the First

Okay. Hey. I don't know you. And I don't know exactly how this is going to work.
But here's the upshot :
I'm single
I'm a vegan [vegetarian since December 26, 1989; Vegan since September 13, 1991. And I still remember the exact moment - and location {4th and Green, walking with . . . don't remember his name ~ never slept with him. had a crush, but . . . that was on me. it was 5 or 6 in the evening ~ the night was gorgeous: red swirls in the sky . . .and he said, "if you feel that way about the animals, then how can you still drink milk?" He was just trying to be a devil's advocate, but in the next few seconds, I turned to him, as we were walking towards his apartment another 4 blocks away, and said, "you're right. it's cruel to kill the cow. and it's cruel to keep them in the overcrowded conditions of a dairy farm. I'm not sure if I can stomach consuming any aspect of the situation." (Those probably weren't my actual words, but they do sum up my sentiments.)]
I've got an MBA, an BFA [sculpture] and a BA [philosophy] but can't seem to convince HR'ers to a)Interview me and/or b) Hire me. So, I'm stuck in a job close to my qualifications, but even then, so woefully underpaid. Somehow, learning how to think [philosophy] and how to do [sculpture] scare employers off. When you throw the MBA in, I don't think that they know what to think. But. . . .

That, in a nutshell, is my bio. Now, what to expect from this blog :

There's probably going to be some vent ~ about stupid customers at work or a specific slacker at work. There's (hopefully) going to be some chronical of me living single (and I'm hoping dating and kissing and things like that, that lead to other things) And, because being vegan means either eating complete junk food or being an awesome cook [which I am], a vegan recipe. I'm thinking at least 2 per month, but aiming for 1 per week.

Some of these recipes are adaptations of [non-vegan] favorites. Some of these are my own, 100%, creations. And, if anyone has a request, I guarantee I can adapt a recipe into vegan.

There are some things that I cannot guarantee :
Vegan is usually very heart-healthy (cholesterol, e.g.), but I do use a lot of oleo [margarine for those not familiar with crossword lingo].
Most of the ingredients that I use for substitutions are more healthy in regards to fat content, good/bad cholesterol ,and calories, however, I do not put my recipes through a calorie/health calculator. So I'm not promising ANYTHING.
I have fooled meat-eaters with my NY Style cheesecake. And meat-eaters that have had my Lasagna have pushed their seat back from the table, sated.
And sometimes I use ingredients that contain casienate - a by-product of a by-product of a by-product. If you have problems with that - stop reading this blog. It's difficult enough to find Soya Kaas brand anywhere, Vegan Kaas is just not carried in the stores near me. Veggie slices/shreds is good, too. but still utilizes casienate . . .
I realize this has rambled a bit. but . . . it is my opener - and there's a lot to cover/intro. but until people start reading this and emailing comments/questions/etc . . . I have no idea what needs to be addressed specifically. So, I'll follow my own lead.
And it will probably become clear I do have some preferances on brands (Rice Dream does suck, after all). I'm not likely to change those ~ though I will try new ones/things . . .
And even though I am single, I have no idea how to cook for the single person. Cook for two, perhaps; four, most likely. Cook for an army ~ not a problem. Most of my recipes make a [healthy] serving for dinner, with about 2 equalish servings for leftovers. But more on that method later.
My dog is begging to go out ~ he has tired of tossing his nylabone around like a hockey puck . . . and I do need to get to work early tomorrow. . . .

So. . .

in any case . . .

Slainte . . .

Mulu :>}