Ribbon Cutting

My husband and I have been meat-free for three years now. In an attempt to be a good domestic partner, I would volunteer to make dinner. My special talent was ruining everything I made. I burned chicken breasts in a George Foreman Grill. My eggs would still have eggshells in them. My chocolate cakes became brownies. Then, I had an epiphany: veggies don’t need to be fully-cooked to be safely consumed! What an idea!

Since I was still the main chef in the relationship and my husband (then, boyfriend) still ate meat, I cooked my yummy portion of vegetarian meal and threw in some bland chicken strips on the side (heated up in the microwave) for him. A month later, on Earth Day, after bingeing at a Brazilian all-you-can-eat meat buffet, he gave up meat. We both agree we felt healthier, lighter and had more energy.

A few months later I became vegan. I cut out dairy cold turkey. I admit there were times I’ve fallen off the wagon but for the most part, I had the intention to remain dairy-free. After going through an entire pregnancy with our daughter as a vegan, we decided once solids were introduced, we would become a vegan family. This blog will not only document our journey but also serve as a resource for anyone interested in becoming vegan, incorporating more meat and dairy-free meals in their day or even raising a vegan family. I am excited to share this part of our lives with you and hope you can find some of the presented ideas useful!