Spinach & Sauces

I struggled a bit this weekend with the whole Vegan world – four weeks in.  I actually dreamt about goat cheese and marmalade one night!   I just am finding some of the food I’m eating a little ‘samey’ and also a bit bland.  However I know what this is about.  My taste buds have been used to colouring, additivies, fattened up dairy products and salty cheeses.  I’m not going to lie and say it’s easy making the transition from vegetarian to vegan, I don’t think it is at all.  However I am loving it. I’m loving trying new recipes too and they certainly are not dull.

Today I’ve attempted to make Aine Carlins spinach lasagne, though as usual I have to tweak it a bit because I never have all the ingredients (does anyone?). I put some mushrooms in and I topped it with a bit of vegan cheese (I’ve found Violife the best so far).  The rosemary suggested gives it an absolutely delicious tang but I was annoyed as I messed up the bechamel sauce and ended up not having enough.  I’ll know next time!!  I’ve also made her peanut butter bites.  They’re chilling in my fridge now, they literally took about 5 minutes and I stole a taste before I rolled them all into balls, I think they will be making a regular appearance in my vegan cooking!

I’m finding that I’m using much less substitutions already and that my stomach is thanking me for it although it still hurts on occasion! I’ve googled this and apparently it’s quite normal.  It just makes me realise how unhealthy I was before for my body to struggle so much with natural food!!

How’s your vegan week going?  I’m always looking for any tips, particularly in the North Wales/Chester area – I really want to go out to a Vegan restaurant soon but still haven’t found anywhere!  Also tofu and I got off to a bad start so if you can help me with that I’d be interested!

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