Chasing the Flavor

Sorry for the lack of updates but I've been busy testing my recipes on my guy. Bless him for dealing with my crazy scientist-esc personality in the kitchen. Lately I've been cooking as much from scratch as I can. In today's habits fast food and in a box seem to be the norm. But I miss the smells erupting from the kitchen like they did when I was little.

Firstly--My grandpa was a baker. So fresh breads and baked goods was a staple in my upbringing. My mom followed in his footsteps and wow'd my brother and I in the goodies she would make us or the cakes she would make and decorate for our birthdays.

The first recipe I dove into was an eggplant bean veggie burger. I was a bit hesitant at first. I love eggplant and have found a real pleasure in the many ways of cooking it..but in a burger? let me just say..IT WAS PHENOMENAL!!  Even the man approved. Before I could get a second bite he was on his second burger. Either way it was a great find and is officially on a card in my recipe book. Next up is a spicy black bean burger...every black bean burger I've had has been fall off the bun sloppy...not THIS one. Its going to be great!!

For other meal ideas (while the man was away) I managed plenty of stir fry dishes and pasta bakes. I'm a huge fan of steamed veggies and an even bigger fan of flavor! Broccoli is my favorite..next up spinach! As a vegetarian a lot of my nutrients can dwindle if I'm not careful and these two have helped me stay afloat. Mushrooms were next. I wasn't very fond of these fungi when I was younger but with the evolving nature of being a vegetarian my taste buds and screamed for them in my diet! I have not been unsatisfied!!

I will do better with my postings! I've been bombed with graduate school applications and internship applications. I'm looking to expand my horizons into public health and maybe even become a Dietitian. Lets hope its in my cards. If not...meh..I'll keep pursuing my passions of food and health. Something will come of this life of mine. I never doubt that.

I'll upload the recipes and some pictures of my food adventures soon!