VeganMoFo Day 17! Farm Fresh CSA!

So much for posting everyday!lol I've been sick for the past couple of days so unfortunately I just didn't have the energy to get together my veganmofo posts. I'm feeling better now so it's time to get back in the groove. I love Wednesdays! Well, every other Wednesdays that is, because that's when I get my Farm Fresh to You CSA box delivered. There's nothing like getting local and organic fresh fruit and veggies dropped off at your doorstep. Take a look at what I got this week:

If you have any ideas for recipes that I could whip up with this box of goodies, please let me know! :-)

VeganMoFo Day 16! Prepping food for the week!

I've recently started a new workout program and to stay on top of my eating I've prepped some meals for the week. I've also chopped a lot of my veggies so that they're ready to steam, bake, or use fresh in a salad. Preparing your meals in advanced is not always the easiest thing to do but if you set aside one day then you can knock out most of the tedious work and allow yourself to be stress free for the week. :-)

Got my leafy greens all ready to go. A mix of lettuce, fresh herbs, kale, and spinach. 

Crock-pot Chili for the week. 

Jackfruit & Chickpea mini loaves. Recipe coming soon. 

Chopped tomatoes and onions. 

Chopped broccoli, zucchini, and brussels sprouts. I also chopped some cucumber and added it to my water this morning. 

VeganMoFo Day 15! Vegan Mac & Cheese Showdown!

Friday night I made the huge mistake of going to Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Studios in Hollywood. As if being chased and terrified by Zombies, Leather Face, and CLOWNS (nothing scarier than a clown) wasn't bad enough, towards the end of the night I waited in the longest line EVER only to go through a 3 minute fright maze. By that time I was too exhausted to even enjoy being scared. But, in all actuality, I did have a really good time. And since scary movies just don't scare me like they used, Horror Nights was just what I needed to remind me to be thankful that the only zombie apocalypse I have to deal with is The Walking Dead on Sunday Nights.

Saturday, I dragged my extremely tired butt to LA's Best Mac & Cheese Showdown hosted by my friend Antoanet from ChicaVegan.com. I am so glad that I didn't let my desire to sleep hold me back from this amazing event. Five awesome restaurants came together to compete for the honor of having the best vegan mac and cheese in town and they delivered some of the most unbelievable dishes I've ever had. These were hands down some of the best Mac & Cheese dishes I've ever had in my life! The hubby and I left with full bellies and happy faces. Amanda's Bakery stopped by as well to deliver some of my favorite treats. I guess it's good that her shop isn't close to me cuz I'd be one chubby vegan...happy...but chubby. We left before they announced who won but I found out later that the Judge's choice was Hugos Restaurant and the People's choice was Suncafe Organic Restaurant. I did have a favorite but I'm not going to spill. I'm just going to let you enjoy these pics I took and hope you don't drool on your keyboard. :-)

Vegan MoFo Day 14! Happy Herbivore Pad Thai!

If you haven't bought this book yet; then you're totally missing out on some super yummy meals.The Happy Herbivore cookbook has amazing low-fat healthy recipes for everyone to enjoy. One of my faves is The Cheater Pad Thai recipe. It's so easy to make and has all the delicious flavors that you love in pad thai without out the greasiness and fat that can weigh you down. My hubby loves the creamy texture that the peanut butter adds to the dish. I chopped up some broccoli and carrots to balance the dish with some veggies. If you're looking for some healthy vegan dishes that won't take you forever to make then check out Lindsay's book.

Vegan MoFo Day 13! Saturday Breakfast!

I love Saturday morning breakfast. There's no rush, no muss, no fuss...just a nice relaxing lazy morning of making something yummy and really having the time to enjoy it. This time I made the biscuits. I used one of our mason jars to cut out little round biscuit shapes out of the dough. My hubby and I enjoyed some hot biscuits topped with apricot preserves and a side of fresh strawberries (from my CSA box). :-)

Vegan MoFo Day 12! Replenish with Coconut Water!

Now, I know I've mentioned before that I'm not a fan of coconut. For some reason I just never have and I probably never will. But, I have repeatedly heard that coconut water is good for you and helps replenish your electrolytes during and after your workouts. So, one day I finally decided to try Zico's coconut water and was surprised by the fact that it actually didn't taste that bad. The coconut flavor was very faint and thankfully didn't overpower the water. I then grabbed a bottle of Zico's chocolate flavored coconut water and was blown away. It taste just like chocolate Almond Breeze ! And again, no strong coconut flavor to scare me away. Yay! I can something other than water after my workouts. I like to put a packet of Perfect Fit Protein  in with a bottle of my ice cold chocolate zico and shake it up real good. It's a great post workout drink. :-)

Vegan MoFo Day 11! Spicy Mustard Tempeh Salad!

Spicy mustard tempeh salad is absolutely one of my favorite salads to make. It's packed full of veggies, protein, and healthy fats. I like to switch up the greens, so in this pic I used lettuce but I often use kale and or spinach. For the tempeh (you can steam it first for about 10-15 minutes for a milder flavor), I place it in a pan and season it with black pepper, garlic powder, and a little agave and let it cook until it's almost caramelized. After my veggies are chopped and the tempeh is done; I layer my salad with leafy greens, tempeh, tomatoes, red onions, avocado, chia seeds, hemp hearts, apple cider vinegar, and spicy mustard. The combination of flavors are so delicious!