Coffee and Buns

Have you tried this stuff? I don't drink coffee on the reg anymore, but I do drink it every once in awhile when green tea is just too gentle. I figured this is cheaper than getting coffee at a shop. This jug has many servings, but is about the cost of one latte. This stuff is AMAHZING! (Did anyone watch Happy Endings?) It barely tastes like coffee, it tastes like rich, delicious chocolate almond milk with the faintest hint of coffee. It's been a big help these last few days when I've been a little sleep deprived. This is the second beverage I've had from Califia Farms, the first was unsweetened almond milk. Both are stellar. I wish they wouldn't use so much plastic though.
The Animal saga continues. I mentioned some of my issues I was having yesterday to the newest vet, and although she listened to me, I still feel that I wasn't truly heard. She said she thought it could be pancreas issues. So, now it could be fatty liver, diabetes, or her pancreas. They gave her more food and fluids yesterday, as well as some antibiotics because it also could be an infection. She was more like herself when I picked her up, but she still won't eat. Even with the appetite stimulant. They want me to bring her in AGAIN on Monday to test her blood. I have never experienced a young animal friend getting sick like this. I don't know if these people are doing the right thing or not. But how can there be so many different diagnosis? It's very upsetting, and I feel so bad for Animal. I'm going to go try to find something that she will eat today.
Needless to say, yesterday I wasn't really into doing a lot of cooking. It was the first day off the potato cleanse, and I had originally planned on making something out of this world. But that's okay, sometimes life has other plans. Instead, I cooked some veggie dumplings I had picked up on my trip to Uwajimaya. Quick, easy, and delicious. I guess it's not the best to follow a cleanse with a processed meal, but what can you do?

These had shredded tofu, cabbage, carrots, and mushrooms. I've never had buns like this before, so I can't compare them to anything, but served up with a little soy sauce and sriracha, it was a tasty meal. And not a potato in sight!

More Poking

You can tell I've really missed tofu on potato island!

I took Animal back to the vet yesterday. Still no answers. Lots of maybe this, I'm thinking this, it could be this. She was at the vet on Thursday from two in the afternoon until five, yesterday from about ten in the morning until five, and she has to go back today. I have to be honest, I am beyond frustrated. Animal is looking a little better, mainly because she is being pumped full of fluids when she's there. They gave her an appetite stimulant yesterday before they sent her home, and she still had no interest in  eating. She has had a different vet every day that she's been there, and will have yet another today. They keep talking about stress helping to exacerbate all the symptoms, so yesterday I voiced concern over bringing her to the vet, bringing her home, etc. I said maybe I should have taken her to a 24 hour place, and the vet got rather defensive, and that really irritated me. It also unfortunately silenced me. I'm scared, Animal is scared, and sick, and nothing seems to be happening. The vet yesterday mentioned diabetes as a strong possibility, but he also mentioned serious liver damage as a possibility also. I asked how all of this happened so fast, and at such a young age. (She's three) He really had no answers.
I have no respect for our healthcare system here, and I feel the same about veterinarians. Like everything else, I'm sure there are exceptions to this rule, I'm only talking based on my experiences with vets. I'm scared they're dilly dallying around, and I won't have money to afford to treat her when they finally find out what is wrong. The annoying vet yesterday said the vet today will take a test to determine for sure whether diabetes is an issue. From what I read on Vet MD. diabetes can be a cause of fatty liver disease. Yes, I am paying a vet but googling Vet MD. So, today I am going to try to channel my inner drunk and combine her with sober me, and hopefully that will give me the ability to be assertive, and express my concerns and not be silenced with defensiveness or a bunch of mumbo jumbo that I don't even understand. Wish me luck.
The above picture is a little haul from this awesome store called The Central Market. They have the coolest produce section, and homemade tofu, and all kinds of Asian noodles and sauces an such. It's kind of Heaven. Both the Vet and Central Market are on a street in Seattle called Aurora Ave. Aurora is a sketchy street to say the least, and it's where prostitutes and their potential suitors (Johns?) meet up. I used to live off of Aurora, and I had to walk on Aurora to get to and from the bus. Anyway, cars would seriously slow down when they drove by, I guess in case I wanted to jump in and service them. I swear on everything I know and love. It kind of traumatized me to be honest. One time I was waiting for a bus after getting groceries, and some woman also had grocery bags at the bus stop. Several cars drove by and slowed down. I remember she said to me, I think they think we're hookers! And I agreed. She was very indignant, and said to me"this is the worst. How could men think we're hooking, no offense but we look terrible!" Ha ha. She was adorable. I explained that I really don't think it matters, we are women, so we must want to sell our bodies to these awesome men. (Shudder)
Anyway, I say ALL of that to say I don't go to The Central Market because of the whole gross out factor, so yesterday I went and binge bought tofu I guess to soothe my feelings.
I did not eat any tofu though. That is for today. I made a huge bowl of mashed potatoes and gravy, the ultimate comfort food. Yesterday was the final day of potato island! I made it ten days. Woot woot.

I also took the top picture with my new camera! Okay, a friend took the picture, but it's with my new camera!!! I'm still learning how to use it, and I have to admit I feel a bit overwhelmed. I wanted to try to learn more yesterday, but my brain is really not into learning new technology right now. I also have to get a memory card if I want too take it out because it only holds two pictures right now! Ha. But, at some point super soon there will be better pictures! This little blog has come so far.
Here's a picture of my beautiful Animal. I can't wait till she's this bright eyed again.

Isn't she lovely

Good And Bad

Man do I love Seattle! I was going to catch a bus the other day and saw all of these tulips! In February! It was like the most beautiful thing ever. Not a single day goes by in Seattle that I don't notice and appreciate how much better I feel in Seattle. Things that used to really drive me crazy about Seattle before just seem so trivial. Because Tulips in February!
Now onto a little sadder news. The reason I was absent the last two days is because one of my kitties, Animal has gotten sick. She all of a sudden stopped eating three days ago, and soon after stopped drinking water and became super lethargic. It seriously all happened scarily fast. She was throwing up a little on the first day, and I chalked it up to a hairball horfing situation, which I dealt with often with Dylan. But when she she stopped drinking, I got worried. I took her to the vet yesterday, and he thinks she has fatty liver disease. He also thinks there is a chance she might be diabetic. She had to stay at the vet's yesterday and they took blood work, and gave her medicine, and fluids and food and such. They couldn't keep her overnight because they don't have overnight staff, so I have to bring her back today and they are going to do more tests and more fluids and such. The vet said the important thing is to get them eating again, which she is not doing yet. He said in extreme cases they have to insert a feeding tube, and be fed that way. She is still very lethargic, and I tried to give her some food this morning, but she turned away. She has herself wedged under the couch. I feel so bad seeing her this way. She is named after the character on the Muppets because from the time she was born she has just been crazy, and full of life. Please send Animal love and send strength her way. It's scary not seeing her much better today, and I just wish I could make her better. I hate having to have her sit in a cage all day with a catheter and strangers poking and prodding. It's the worst to be scared and uncomfortable and alone when you're sick.
I started responding to comments yesterday, but after awhile I had to stop because I was crying, and having a hard time concentrating. I will respond, maybe tomorrow when hopefully things are getting back to normal.
I also wanted to mention real quick that today is day ten of the potato cleanse, and although I thought I might go longer than ten days, I don't think that is realistic. Back when I smoked cigarettes I always said I would smoke with abandon until smoking wasn't enjoyable, and that's what I did. I had the same feeling about the potato cleanse. My goal was ten days, and I figured if I wanted to go longer, I would. Yesterday I stopped at a store for a few more potatoes, and I desperately wanted so many other foods. It was like sensory overload. And I don't even want junk, I want tofu, and veggie sushi and soup, and a sandwich. Man does a sandwich sound good!

Beating My Last Score

Has anyone heard of the new book by Jasmin Singer? She's the executive director of Our Hen House. I was listening to a podcast last week and she was the guest, and she was talking about her new book called Always Too Much and Never Enough. She is really an amazing person, and this book sounds like a must read for anyone, vegan or not. She was so eloquent and well spoken on this podcast, and I really want to read this book. Here is some more info if you're interested. I saw that it is on Amazon for a decent price, so this might be my next purchase. I feel like this is a good book to own, it's one that I would most likely read over and over.
Speaking of Amazon, I found a used camera there and ordered it! I researched the F out of the best cameras under one hundred dollars, and then read reviews of those, I thought I was going to go blind! Anyway, I narrowed the list down to one that seemed the best match for me, and sure enough I found it used on Amazon for a fraction of the retail cost! Woot woot! I can't remember what it is, I think it is a Cannon something or other. One reviewer noted that they had gotten it for their seven year old, who "really enjoyed it". My assumption is that if a seven year old can figure it out, I should be able to grasp it. Although I don't know, I can be a slow learner when it comes to math and technology. But at any rate I am beyond stoked to have better quality pictures.
Today is day seven of potato island, and I feel great. Last time I tried this, day seven was what broke me. I don't think that will happen today. I feel physically and mentally very strong. I'm not sick of potatoes yet either, and I don't feel restricted yet.

Last night I made mashed potatoes and gravy, this time with no mushrooms. It was a cool, rainy day yesterday and this meal fit the weather and my mood perfectly. I used the same mushroom gravy recipe, just no shrooms.
For breakfast this morning, I had some potato lettuce wraps. So good, and I enjoy the crunch of the lettuce.

I need to get some rubbing alcohol to get the last of the price sticker off of my stool!
Happy Tuesday!

Spud Haul

Well, I have what is probably pictures from the world's most boring grocery haul! When you are only buying potatoes, vegetables, and cat food it saves so much time! So many aisles with no reason for me to walk down.

Gluten is a no no for me right now, so I'm thinking of trying to make a batter out of the potato flour to make my favorite General Tso's cauliflower. I'm also going to attempt to make gnocchi with the potato flour. I eat red sauce like once a year. Maybe a little bit more, but not that often. Now that I'm eating mainly potatoes, I have a mad craving for marinara sauce! Gnocchi seems like something i should be able to make. Years ago, when I was vegetarian, I attempted to make gnocchi and it was the biggest fail of all times. Like one for the books. It always seems so easy to make, and I just scared myself from trying again. I've definitely improved in the kitchen since then, so I think I might pull it off this time. I feel like my cooking skills have improved a million times over since I became vegan.
I watched a ton of potato cleanse videos on YouTube yesterday, and it seems that sun dried tomatoes are a popular ingredient to make a potato nacho cheese sauce.  It's similar to BuzzFeed Video's vegan mac and cheese sauce, but minus the cashews and plus a few nacho type flavors. I hope sun dried tomato pate works! Sauces seem to be what's making this super easy for me. Sauces and seasonings. So, I see potato nacho cheese in my very near future.
This potato cleanse has really become kind of a "thing". Usually when anything becomes a "thing" I lose interest, but for this I'm resisting the urge to run. I find it sweet and inspiring, and I think it's helping a lot of people on a deeper level than just losing weight. I kind of like feeling like I'm part of something, especially something positive.
I've been looking into starter cameras, and I found some that are in my budget, especially if I buy used or refurbished. I'm going to do a bunch of research today, and hopefully make a purchase tomorrow, or Wednesday. This is going to be a whole new world for me. I had a camera when I was a kid, and obviously it wasn't a digital camera, so yeah. I'm excited to be able to take better pictures, especially when I'm out and about. This might sound weird, but I feel less awkward taking pictures in public with a camera than my phone. Plus, my phone drives me insane, and we have a combustible relationship at best. So, all around good news for the start of the week.
How is your week looking?

Day Five and I Feel Alive!!

Today is day five of my potato cleanse experiment, and i am feeling so much better this time around. I think the last time it didn't so much trigger eating disordered feelings as it triggered times in my life when I've been super broke, by broke I mean poor and have had either no food or had to rely on eating one cheap thing over and over. But I don't feel that way this time around. I don't feel burdened this time. I feel empowered. I feel like ever since I stopped drinking, I've been waiting for the pounds to come off, and I was getting to the point where it was tempting to just start drinking again, I might as well get some pleasure out of the deal, you know? And for the past year or so I've really cleaned up my eating, and stepped up my exercise. Especially living in Seattle, I do much more walking. Anyway, I feel like I am taking an active part in my own life, and I definitely still had some disordered thinking about food that I always thought would just be in my head forever. So, for many reasons this ridiculous sounding cleanse is really working for me. I'm eating so much more salad, because believe me, a potato heavy diet leaves you desperately needing CRUNCH! Plus I love the vibrancy of a crisp raw salad. Before this cleanse I could be a bit lazy and sometimes skip salads, telling myself I eat plants anyway, so it's okay. But I feel a big difference having a huge bowl of greens mid day. So, this time around I feel much more zen about this cleanse, and I definitely know I will make it ten days. I'm going to see how I feel, and I might even go longer! I would love to find it within myself to go for the thirty days.

I had this delicious juice yesterday. It was spinach, Romaine, basil,green bell pepper,cucumber,cilantro and apple. I know apples are fruit, but I only used one, and I can't drink green juice with no sweet. Hats off to those who can!

This salad was so good! It was spinach,Romaine,red pepper,red onion, and some balsamic. Do you love all the little kitty claw marks on my little cabinet that I painted? Crazy cat lady problems!

For dinner, I made some amazing mashed potatoes, and I wanted mushroom gravy, so I went on the webz and found this recipe. It was really, really good. If you ever need a mushroom gravy recipe, try this one. It's easy and quick too!

This was soooooo amazing! Yesterday was a grey, rainy bluesy kind of day, and a big bowl of creamy mashed potatoes and super savory gravy was the perfect meal for the mood. I don't understand why anyone ever added milk and butter to mashed potatoes to begin with. These were super creamy and smooth with no help.
I think I might take my measurements today. (Gulp) I bought a tape measure at Jo-Ann fabrics the other day, but I just haven't gotten around yet. I want to see if I actually lose a few inches. I was watching a lot of potato island results videos yesterday, and people seem to be having great success. In most of the videos you can clearly see the results from their first video, and so on. The good thing is I'm not feeling super obsessed about losing inches, it's more what I would call a healthy curiosity.
I'm off to restock my potato supply. I'm going to start buying loose potatoes instead of the bagged potatoes. I've noticed for awhile, even way before potato island that the bagged potatoes never have all usable potatoes. There are always some duds in with the spuds. (I'm so sorry, there was no resisting) It gets frustrating, and it's also a huge waste of money. I don't always feel like carrying some rotten potatoes with me back to the store to complain. Anyway, the store that sells the elusive potato flour also has a surprisingly awesome selection of organic bulk potatoes. That's the one thing I'm strict about for this cleanse, I only buy organic potatoes because they are on the dirty dozen. Interestingly sweet potatoes are not, so I'm a little less picky there. Anyway, this store has purple, red, yellow, all kinds of potatoes. You know you're on a cleanse when different colors of potatoes have you beyond excited!
Happy Sunday!

Getting Exotic With Potatoes

I forgot to show this platter on my thrift store haul. It's wood, and I thought it would look nice as a background for different dishes. I realized I should have filled out the platter more, but I was sooooo hungry! This was my huge breakfast yesterday. I've been loving curry powder and garlic powder on my fries.
I'm feeling really great this time around. I am only on the third day, but I don't know, I just feel much better about everything this time. I'm having fun experimenting with different spices, and also fresh herbs to keep things interesting. I like bright strong flavors, so tossing the hot fries with chopped basil, cilantro and scallion gives them a bright flavor that makes my mouth very happy.
When I was in Ballard the other day, I got stopped by someone trying to sell gym memberships at some new place that promises to be the next best thing. I explained to him that I work out at home, and that gyms are like my idea of hell, but he decided to waste his time by trying to convince me anyway. He showed me pictures of what the new facility was going to look like, and I swear to gourd there were contraptions that you hang upside down and do stuff. Yikes. Every word that came out of his mouth terrified me more and more. I'm terrible at being firm and saying no, and getting people to shut up.  At some point I mentioned that I have a vegan food blog, and he said he used to have a paleo blog. I kind of politely laughed and said that paleo is kind of the opposite of how I eat, and hoped it was done. No, he had to continue and say that he's trying to buy grass fed and all of that stuff, and it just made me feel awkward. I don't want to be a confrontational person, and to be honest with all of the apathy out there I recognize that grass fed is at least trying to be better, but damn it man, no living being wants to die to be eaten. As a vegan, I want to spread the message, and I so desperately want to shake the hell out of every person until they understand, but I know I can't do that. And I don't think attacking people is an effective way to encourage change, but it's just so frustrating. Sometimes I regret telling people I'm vegan, because it can make people feel like they have to defend their choices, and I just don't feel genuine. I don't want to confront, but just kind of smiling it off feels wrong as well. I mean, the way I feel is grass fed is better than nothing, but it still isn't good enough. How do you handle the strange things meat eaters say to make themselves feel better?
Okay, rant over, feel better, now back to our regular old spudly programming!

For lunch I didn't take a picture, but I had some leftover broccoli potato soup, and some green juice.
For dinner, I tried to get as exotic as I could with potatoes.

I seasoned these with some red curry powder, and salt and pepper, and when they just came out of the oven, I tossed them with some scallions, cilantro and basil. I wrapped then in Romaine leaves and dipped in sweet chili sauce and sriracha. This was a great meal, and one i will definitely eat even when I'm off the island!
I never in my life knew potato flour existed. Funny the things you learn when you eat only potatoes! When I first heard about it, I thought it would be very hard to find, but lucky me I found a store that has it, so expect some exciting things to come! I will be picking some up in the next couple of days, I can't wait!
Happy Caturday!

Potato Potato Potato

Day three of take two on potato island! I'm feeling great so far, and I feel much more prepared and calm about it this time. I don't think I will freak out this time around, but I've decided if I really really want something different, I will just have it, and get back on the wagon. I mean, the last time what I wanted was lentil soup, not even anything junkie, so I think I'll live. I know it might sound crazy, but I feel very strongly that doing this potato cleanse is very important to my journey. Much like that hill I keep making myself climb is less about the exercise and more about what I'm getting from making myself do it, this cleanse feels like something that I need to do. Like there's some lesson I'm going to learn from it.

I started my day yesterday with these lovely potato wedges dipped in this amazing sauce I made with sriracha, a tiny bit of Just Mayo(I know it's a no no on the cleanse, but I only used a smidge.) and some of this garlic  relish I found somewhere. It is amazing! It has big ole pieces or garlic, and spices like turmeric, and something kind of sweet. It's amazing, and those three ingredients made a sauce that could make anything taste good!

Have you ever tried these? I have weaned myself off of La Croix sparkling water, but I always look at this when I'm at Trader Joe's, and I finally had to try it. I kind of wish I had never tried it, because it's so delicious, it's going to be hard to not buy it on the regular! It tastes exactly like if you had a glass of plain sparkling water, and ate a grapefruit half, and squeezed the juice in your water. They also have raspberry and lime, which I'm sure is equally amazing!

I was walking to catch my bus yesterday in Ballard, and I decided to take a new route. The street I walked down was kind of creepy, and it reminded me of this street in Erie that I nicknamed mugger's row. I always felt like anything bad could and would happen on this street. Anyway, out of the blue I saw this modern looking building which I think is a garbage dump office, or something to do with dumps and garbage. It's a pretty nice and modern building, and if you could see the rest of the street you would really know how out of place it looks. It had some cool refurbished art work inside. I should have gotten closer, but people had desks and offices inside, and also muggers. So I quickly snapped and walked. I know it probably sounds silly to most people, but I am a little behind the times, but I feel super weird and awkward taking pictures in public! I hate having my picture taken with a PASSION, so no selfies for this girl!
I didn't really have lunch, just a carrot ginger juice while I made the most amazing creamy, cheese-y potato broccoli soup! I used my new hand held blender, and I love it sooo much!

I used some of the crispy broccoli from Trader Joe's as kind of like a crouton, because I do like soup with bread, or at least crackers. This soup was so delicious, if I do say so myself. I once tried to make a potato broccoli soup a few years ago, and let's just say I've learned some thangs along the way!
                                                      Potato Broccoli Soup

• 2 C diced, peeled potatoes (I used russets)
• 1 Medium onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1 small leek, sliced
• 1/2 tsp. Smoked Paprika
• 1/2 Tsp. Turmeric
• 1/2 Tsp. Cumin
• 1/2 Tsp.Poultry Seasoning
• 1/2 Tsp. Garlic Powder
• 1 veggie stock cube
• 1/2 cup nutritional yeast
• 2 C Broccoli cut into bite size pieces, stems included!
• 5 cups of water
• S & P to taste

Add everything to your favorite soup pot, and bring to a boil, turn heat down to med. low and simmer about twenty minutes, or until your potatoes are soft. Turn heat off, allow to cool for a few, and then blend. You can make it totally smooth and creamy, which is what I did, or you can blend half, and have creamy/chunky soup. This would be amazing with crusty bread, like a total knockout! But it's so delicious, I loved it without too. It's creamy and cheesy, and seems like it must have some cashew cream,or melted daiya or something. I'm so glad I wrote this recipe down, because I want to make it again, and I won't change a thing! Although, maybe some crushed red pepper would be nice!
Happy Friday!

Popping Tags and Making Browns

I went thrifting Tuesday hoping to find  a George Foreman grill, and maybe some things to accent my food pictures. I know what I need is really a good camera, but my budget right now is more thrift, less Cannon. So for now, I'll do what I can.

I got this stool for five bucks! I got it for a few reasons. One is I can't always reach things that get shoved in the back of my cupboards. My kitchen was made for someone taller. Another reason is it's a nice platform for pictures. And the third reason is when it's not being used by me, it can be in front of the window for prime bird watching!

The bowl, glass, and little jars in the top picture came to like four dollars for all of them! I feel super classy drinking my green juice out of that glass. The second picture is a big green corduroy bag/purse that looks like it's never carried anything was seven dollars. I prefer a bag to a purse. I love a messenger bag!
The bottom picture is what I'm most excited about. I found an Immersion blender for five bucks! Woot to the Woot! I am going to make soooooooooo many soups! I have wanted one of these for so long, but it wasn't something I was willing to buy new since I already have a blender. It's definitely what I would consider a luxury, and I was almost doing cartwheels when I saw it. Again, it looks like it's never been used. I also got this George Foreman grill for five bucks! High Carb Hannah has been making hash browns on a George Foreman grill and they look so delicious, and also so easy. I tried to make low oil hash browns in a pan and they weren't my favorite. The thrift shop I was at also had a dehydrator, many nice blenders, and even a brand new hand mixer.
So yesterday was a great potato day. I had sweet potatoes for breakfast which were so delicious, and I had a huge green salad along with a green juice for lunch.

I added basil to both my salad and my juice, and it really was a nice addition. I think I'm going to add a lot of herbs to my salads while I'm doing this potato cleanse. I think the fresh, vibrant flavors really help with the boredom. And it added a nice fresh taste to my juice which was collard greens, Romaine, spinach, basil, cucumber and apple.
For dinner I put my well scrubbed grill to use and made some hash browns. I added some sauteed orange pepper leftover from lunch, and onion and added it to two grated russet potatoes. The grill is freaking fracking awesome! The potatoes totally got browned and crispy like what they look like at restaurants where they are bathed in butter to achieve that look. And clean up is a dream! Not a thing stuck and it takes no oil or water or anything. Man, where have I been. When I'm done with this cleanse, I am going to make so many sandwiches and grilled tofu, and Portobello mushrooms, and so many things!

My ketchup bottle totally went insane and pretty much exploded! I was going for a more artistic swirl, and what I got was more SPLAT! But you can still see the brown and crisp exterior! I let them cook for around ten or fifteen minutes and it was perfect. I see a lot more hash browns in my future!
Whew, this post went on a bit! But one more thing, I just read on either Twitter or Instagram this morning that Ben&Jerry's new vegan ice cream will be rolling out  to stores in three to four weeks! At least in the U.S, I hope they spread the vegan love all over at some point! So, all around it's been an invigorating week.
Happy Thursday!

I'm Such a Spud

As you can see, I'm going to revisit potato island! It has been driving me insane that I gave up and didn't complete my goal. The new me is really trying to finish what I start, and challenge myself and all that. So, now that we know my travel plans, on with my haul!

Lots of peppers, baby potatoes, and Gnocchi that is actually vegan! Woot!

The Broccoli are to die for. Like kale chips, but broccoli!

I never eat pancakes or waffles, so I never have maple syrup in my pantry. I almost passed out when I saw the price. This maple agave blend was a hundred million times cheaper than maple, so I figured I'd give it a try. I have some Murasaki sweet potatoes roasting in the oven, and I'm going to try this syrup with them. I will report back! I sliced the potatoes in circles, and sprinkled some pumpkin pie spice and a tiny bit of brown sugar on top. My apartment smells like I'm making cookies or candy!
I think Murasaki sweet potatoes are the same as Japanese sweet potatoes. They have a purple skin, but are white inside.

I'm back after a short little breakfast break! Yum, I am no maple syrup expert, I've eaten it few times in my life, but this syrup is pretty dang tasty! If you are a maple syrup purist, I doubt you would like this. It's thinner, I guess like Grade A? But it has a nice maple flavor. It tastes like if you had 3/4 of a bottle of maple syrup, and decided to fill the bottle up with agave. Mostly maple flavor, but you can taste the agave. This breakfast reminded me of a cinnamon roll. I have never eaten a sweet potato like this before, and man was I missing out!
Day one, take two of the potato cleanse!