I Keep on Falling.....

I love libraries so much. The library is my Disneyland. The only place I love more than the library is probably used bookstores, only because I get to keep the books! My fondest memories as a kid involve going to the library. My mom was an avid reader, so we would go and just get stack after stacks of books. Nowadays I always have to remind myself that I can't do that because I don't have a car, and I need to lug these things home! The library here in SLC has a great selection of vegan and vegetarian cookbooks. It's a great resource for new vegans, or if you want to know if a cookbook is worth the price because they can definitely be pricey.

I stopped by Smith's for cat food and some bulk spices, and I found this Treeline cashew cheese on sale for four bucks! That's half the normal price. This is a rare treat since I never buy it because of the cost. I also found these Kettle dill pickle chips on sale for $1.39. I've been trying to avoid junk food, but at that price I couldn't resist. I love dill pickles, and I love chips so it had to be done. I also got some bulk raw slivered almonds for some vegan feta I plan on making sometime in the near future.
I also found the Ronzoni gluten free pasta on sale. Since I've been avoiding gluten I have found it so frustrating that gluten free breads and pastas can be double sometimes more than the price of regular breads and pastas.This was a great price and not full of junky ingredients.

Tofu,potatoes,lemons,frozen pineapple,almond milk,spinach,bananas

I also popped in to Trader Joe's for smoothie staples and of course potatoes. For me instead of an apple a day, it's a potato a day!

I needed comfort food when I got home. First thing in the morning yesterday when I was getting off the bus I fell. I don't know what I tripped over, but I mean I FELL. Like the kind of fall where you bounce a few times and your legs go over your head. At first I thought I didn't hurt myself, but I woke up in the middle of the night with my left foot really hurting, especially around my big toe. I guess I'm lucky that's all I hurt. I destroyed my pride though, it was very embarrassing, and I had to go all day being extremely muddy. Le sigh.
I made this creamy mac and cheese with almond milk, nooch, turmeric, smoked paprika and tapioca starch for thickener. I also added a little sriracha and stirred in a little of the Treeline cheese. The ronzoni gluten free pasta has a great taste and texture. It tastes the most like regular pasta of any gluten free pasta I've tried. Nothing like a bowl of creamy cheese-y noodles to soothe your soul!

Here's Etta drinking from the faucet! No matter how fresh the water in their bowl is, she prefers the faucet. She always follows when I go into the bathroom so she can jump up and have a sip!
Happy Caturday!