Hello 2012! We rang in the New Year relatively low key in our household. The honey had to be at work at 9 a.m. so we agreed a nice bottle of Yellow Tail Shiraz-Cabernet at home was right on target. Watching a ridicules comedy and laughing and talking made for a comfortable evening.
I made a grand effort of f aux-resolution keeping on the Eve and think it made my transition into today much easier. I had made a massive batch of Sloppy Janes and had them for lunch and part of my dinner. So yummy! Not sure I'm past the craving yet. Not so terrible as they are so low in points on Weight Watchers, which is the healthy guideline choice I've decided to use . I have to make a note that the picture above is of a a commercial sites sloppy janes, as I ate mine before I thought to take a picture! I've previously said that I am no longer going to let myself try to use this as an official food blog, but I happen to think my Sloppy Janes recipe is the bomb, so I've included it at the bottom of the blog. Hope you'll try them and enjoy.
I worked yesterday as did the honey. I found myself in a phenomenally good mood and really have been looking forward to starting the New Year. The moment of change was a disappointment somewhat, although that is another story for maybe never another time, but I enjoyed the day and today's First Day of the New Year is going well. Not so much in what's happening as in my mood. I mentioned that the honey had to work, so I miss him today, but the evening will be comfy cozy. I've managed a vegan menu that he'll enjoy, although he'll still have the traditional pork roast with his as well. My part of the meal will be Turnip greens, black eyed peas, boiled potatoes and sauerkraut. mmmmmmm! lol! I will take a picture of that I assure you!
I've promised the dogs a walk today and the weather is blustery and turning into a more expected winters day. We won't be swayed however and I find that I'm looking forward to it. I may document that for View of the World later.
I also have to consider that it is almost time to take down the tree. I find I don't want to! It's so cozy in my living room right now! I've determined that it will stay up until Tuesday evening.
No more procrastinating now, the dogs are waiting and the weather is fast deteriorating for walking. All part of my resolution...Here I Come World!
Peace to you all!
Dondi's Sloppy Janes:
All ingredients are determined by your preference.
Saute diced onion, sweet red pepper, celery and mushrooms in a bit of canola oil until onions are clear.
Add about a 1/2 c. of cooked brown rice, continue to saute. Add pressed, crumbled, extra-firm tofu. About 1/4 of a block. Saute a bit more to get flavor into tofu. I freeze and thaw my tofu before using for a better texture and easier to squeeze the water out. To this mix add 1 can of vegan tomato soup. Mix well. Add enough cooked split peas to desired consistency. You can use any split peas you want but for better visual appleal yellow is best. You want to simmer this mix about 10 mins. and it will thicken a bit so leave it just a little soupy when you first add the split peas. You can add water if needed. Salt and pepper to taste. I also put in some crushed red pepper cus I like some zip. I served mine on a hearty toasted whole wheat bread. For the final touch, and not to be excluded because it compliments totally, a dill pickle! A big one!
