Good Food and News!

I've had a can of jackfruit in my pantry for over six months. It actually had become my go to can for pressing tofu. For awhile I was buying jackfruit just to fit in. Jackfruit is one of the few affordable vegan trends so I think I was buying it just to be part of something. But truth be told, I'm not the biggest fan of jackfruit. It doesn't fill me up, I feel ravenous like an hour after eating it.
But I was craving potato salad, and what goes better with potato salad than BBQ? So I simmered the jackfruit in some BBQ sauce and made a delicious potato salad using this recipe. I used half a cup of veganaise, because what even is 7/8 of a cup??  This meal was delicious, and the potato salad was definitely the star!!

I went to Winco to pick up a few bulk items and I decided to treat myself to some Mission gluten free tortillas. I've been craving quesadillas like crazy! I had a super long day yesterday so when I got home I was extra happy to have some cooked black beans. I threw those and some daiya cheddar in the tortillas and had delicious quesadillas with guacamole and green cholula sauce.

These hit the spot so good!! Isn't it funny how the simplest meals can really just taste so great?
I have some more exciting news. Do you guys remember me talking about Bubba, the stray cat I was feeding and trying to get to come inside? Well, for months I would open my door, he would come in and then go back out. I didn't want him to feel kidnapped, I was trying to let him make the choice. Well, he was starting to not eat and drink, so a few weeks ago I just decided to make him come in. I picked him up and brought him inside. He has been living in my second bedroom. I leave the door open sometimes, he will come out for a bit but he gets nervous and goes back to his room. Afro, Kiki and Roxy are accepting of him, but Etta and Joan hiss and want no part of him. I'm happy to say he is eating and drinking and loving the indoor life. He shows no desire to go outside, and he looks like a whole new boy!!

It's amazing what some good food and a little TLC can do for someone's spirit!! I know he needs a checkup at the vet, I think he might need a few teeth pulled so I am trying to save money for that, but for right now he's safe and happy!!