Well, it seems that things are going pretty good for me. I know that I just took a plunge into the realms of veganism and I can honestly say that I feel good about my decision. I’ve come to realize that it’s really not hard at all. You just have to make sure that your reason for doing so is a solid one. Another thing I have realized is that you shouldn’t beat yourself up if you slip. Just keep on going, but the best thing of all is not having the desire to go back. Even though it has only been about a week since I’ve made the change, I am still proud of myself for finally being mentally strong. There are so many times that I have fallen off and I just don’t want to do it again. So, with that being said I am continuing on a lifelong journey..I have so much to learn, and I plan to have fun while doing so.
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This is a recipe that I just kind of invented but it actually came out pretty good. I wish I had exact measurements but most of the time, I just eyeball the amounts or go by taste..in fact if you make this I suggest you taste as you go along, but here are the ingredients.
1 lb extra firm tofu
1 8oz tray of sliced baby portobellas
1/4 cup nutritional yeast
*garlic powder
* onion powder
*lemon pepper
* Spike (type of all purpose seasoning)
* dried oregano
* 9 oven ready lasagna noodles
* jar of favorite pasta sauce 26oz (or more depending on preference)
Directions:
Preheat your oven to 350 degrees
Mash the tofu up with a fork until it gets the consistency of ricotta cheese…I’ve actually had to squeeze the mixture with my hands to achieve this…or better yet break out the food processor and blend it that way. Then chop your mushrooms into smaller pieces and saute them..that way they will release most of their water and you won’t end up with a watery lasagna. After the mushrooms have been sauteed, add them to the tofu, and put in the nutritional yeast. Mix in well. Then add your spices in the tofu mixture. This is where I used my taste buds to determine what was good. I should have written it down. Once you have seasoned your mixture, lightly spray the bottom of a 13×9 in baking dish with cooking spray. Pour some of the sauce on the bottom of the pan, just enough to cover the bottom. Then lay three noodles in the pan. Use half the tofu on this layer, then pour on some sauce. Repeat the process until all noodles and tofu are gone, with the remaining sauce to be poured on top. Now, I only used one jar of sauce, (think I sould have used more) and if you feel that you need more then go ahead and add a little more. After the last of the sauce is used, cover the pan and bake for about 40-45 minutes. When you take it from the oven let it cool for about 15 minute before serving.
Variations:
* use spinach as an addition..make sure you squeeze the water out before adding it.
* experiment with diffrerent spices, as tofu is very versatile.
* try adding sauteed onions and minced green bells and fresh garlic, I made this recipe while I was tired.
I thought of using these ingredients, I just didn’t feel like doing all the chopping..so bad I know.
I hope you enjoy this recipe, I’m sure the are better ones out there, but I can actually say that I’m pleased with the results of this. Happy Vegan Eating! 
Well as you can see I’ve once again entered the realms of veganism. This should be interesting. The strange thing is that my mind seems to be going into overdrive. So many thoughts are coming to surface that I think I’m going crazy. I ask myself, why do I want this so bad? Why am I so adamant about it? I think part of me has always felt like this. I always felt as if there was something inside me telling me to go this route, and I feel it so strongly. I would fall off so many times but feel like it was important to keep on trucking. Dust myself off and continue the journey. Some might say I’m crazy, I mean why would anyone WANT to be vegan, right? It just feels so right to me. It’s like my body is saying “cultivate my soil, nousrish me, take care of me”. How can I not listen to that? Who’s going to care about me if I don’t care about me? I have got to stop falling..Stop trying to please everyone, I must please myself. So along this journey I go..I WILL succeed, God willing.
♥ Peace
Well here I am, LadyOrganic back and live in effect. It’s been about 5 months since I have been on the scene. It feels good just to type out all my thoughts. Lately I have been thinking about embracing a workout regimen that I can be consistent with. It seems as if every time I begin to work out, something along the way makes me stop. THAT has got to stop. .I dream of eating in a disciplined manner..very limited junk food intake, lots of water and unbreakable mental strength. I am alone on this journey. In September I took a 30 day vegan challenge, and I did so well, but afterwards not so well. I was so easily influenced by my surroundings.. all the questions about why I choose to be vegan, how inconvenient it is..how weird it is..and my own personal weaknesses..I personally feel my best with a vegan diet, and as of today I will take that step again. I can’t let those around me make feel as if something is wrong with me if I don’t eat meat. I have to be stronger than that..know that what I’m doing is right for me, and not for the pleasure of others. I must do what I’m comfortable with doing…well, here I go..attempt two, may it be successful.
Well I’ve decided to go vegan. I’ve finally got the key. ( Can you hear the door unlocking?) My friend and I have decided to do a 30 day vegan challenge to see just how we would do. We were supposed to do it after Ramadan is over, but I couldn’t wait. Being as determined as I am, I have decided to go ahead and jump into veganism before hand, (sorry girlie) I’m about a couple weeks in …I’ve had a few slip ups though, and afterwards I felt bad because I so wanted to be consistent. It’s not the end of the world and I do however pick myself up and just keep on truckin’. It’s like a journey and along the way I fall but I get back up and dust myself off. I know that this is the right choice for me. It allows me to really listen to my body. It’s like I can feel the difference when I eat good foods and bad foods, and it doesn’t take a large amount of the bad stuff for me to recognize the effects that it has on my body. As a result I have begun to notice a little weight loss, what a nice benefit. Another great thing is trying new foods, and having nice amounts of energy. I must admit though at this time I am sooo tired. It’s late and all I can think about is laying on my pillow, so on that note, I will depart. However there will be more to come.
♥ Peace
I would say yes, although there are some that disagree. I was watching a program with my husband last night..I don’t know what it was called but they were talking about how there was no difference in the way organic and non-organic produce was farmed. They were saying that organic farmers use pesticides..NO WAY! Tell me they are wrong.. From what I have learned, organic is supposed to be better for you, and pesticide free. Sure, organic does cost more, but to me it is worth it. If there are no differences in the farming and what is used to control pests then can someone please explain to me why organic produce tastes better? They also said there is no difference in nutritional value. I can understand that since an apple is an apple, but come on you can’t possible say that those pesticides doesn’t have an effect on you. On this program they were testing people to see if they could tell the difference between organic and non-organic by taste testing.. and you know what? All of the testers said that the non-organic produce tasted better. Of course some thoughts went through my mind at the time. On one of the tests they even tricked someone by having one non-organic banana halved and plated on two different plates one labeled organic and the other one not. The tester was a raw vegan, and she couldn’t tell the difference. Even though none of it was organic, she described the second half labeled as organic as having a better texture and flavor. She was stumped when she realized that she was critiqueing the same banana twice. As I watched, I couldn’t help but think…what was the reasoning behind this? Is it a message that organic farming is a scam? Or is it just a way to turn people away from buying organic? Over all, I will still buy organic when I can. I do believe there is a difference in quality and taste from what I can tell. If that program was meant to scare folks from buying organic then they didn’t get me. LadyOrganic will continue her steps to going green.
Peace ♥
Yes that’s right, you’re reading correctly. The grill is not just for meat. It’s the summer time and it’s also grillin’ season..let’s enjoy it! Usually when you think of grilling, the first thing that comes to mind is meat. Let’s break this cycle. Show your veggies some love and let them partake in the grilling experience. The first thing your gonna want to do is pick your veggies. Grill vegetables that will stand up well to the grill. Try some zucchini, mushrooms, bell peppers , and if you want to be adventurous, try some grilled potatoes. Marinate, marinate, marinate! Don’t be afraid to experiment with different flavors. Pair your grilled veggies with some potato or pasta salad and some iced tea or your choice of a cold beverage. Meatless meals are just as satisfying, don’t miss out. Who says you always have to grill meat? Not me of course..whether you are looking for a meatless meal, or you just want to eat light and flavorful..grilled veggies are the way to go.
Well it seems that lately I have become fascinated by the raw vegan lifestyle. Initially, I thought that maybe it was too restricting as a lifestyle..I now realize that it probably wouldn’t be so difficult as long as you know what you are doing. I checked out some videos on Youtube, looked at different recipes, read a little bit on the subject and it grasped my attention. I know that there is something special about it, BUT I’m not quite there just yet. So, I decided that I wouldn’t do it. I am however, working toward a vegan lifestyle and it seems to be coming quite easily as I am already vegetarian. I’ve tried before in the past but was easily influenced by my surroundings. I guess somehow I’ve toughened up a bit because I really want to stay with it…My husband even questioned what got me on a meatless kick. After many on and off attempts, it was time to get serious. Actually it is something that I have been wanting to do for a while, but I realized that it doesn’t matter what others think of you, it’s all about what you want for yourself. Besides, this comes natural as I feel that I am listenening to my body. THAT is what keeps me motivated, and my body thanks me every time I do something good for it. I know, I know, not really information on a raw vegan lifestyle, but it was my curiosity and drive to do a little research on the subject that just further confirmed that I really wanted and needed to strive to enter the realms of a vegan lifestyle…so off I go..I’m on my way to get the key to the door of veganism ♥
Peace :)
Spring….ahh Spring. The season that has the most beautiful weather..sunny but not too hot. I think this Spring is different though because it is quite hot. As I type, I am sitting in front of a fan periodically spritzing myself with water imagining I’m on a beach running at the oceanside. Isn’t that a wonderful thing to imagine? The mind truly is a powerful thing…It’s amazing how your thoughts can allow you to feel good physically, or not so good physically. Imagining a cooler environment, just made me a little cooler…Or was it just all in my head?(smile) hmmm let me think about that one.
As I sit here typing, all I can think about is how hot it is. I have my bottle of cold water nearby trying to keep cool, and as a woman from the Bay Area, the low 90′s is quite warm to me…I’m missing that nice 70 degree weather. Visions of an icebath seem quite appealing to me right now, although I know that wouldn’t be good for me. Sitting by a poolside sipping on a nice, tall glass of iced tea would hit the spot, or maybe some type of smoothie…maybe frozen banana with berries or something like that, or maybe relaxing in a backyard, lounging underneath a canopy with a tall glass of lemonade. I guess I could say I’m having a lot of “cool” thoughts. At times, I look forward to the Fall when the weather is nice and cool. It brings me nice memories…nice crisp air, occasional rain, and indoor coziness, I love it. Until then I’ll just be keeping it cool.
♥ Peace
