Summer Fun Food for the List

No lovely outdoor pics in this post, it’s too hot! Instead I headed back to the gym this morning for the first time since the pandemic. I needed a change and new challenge from my home workout routine and going outside is not an option.

It was nice to mix things up and guess I will be adding this to the weekend routine for awhile. There were more routine eats too with large salads and more yellow squash and zucchini stir fries.

I tried this Chickapea Vegan Mac with added peas for dinner one evening for a fun meal. Not super decadent, but tasty and fun.

We also tried a new splurge from Amy’s Drive Thru – Vegan Chili Cheese Fries and they were a tasty treat! And nice that it was not a crazy portion, just perfect for a little splurge.

And we stepped out for more kicky vegan Thai this week.

Since we spent more time indoors with the triple-digit heat this weekend, Ron dug out and cleaned our deep fryer to play with and use up more zucchini.

I used veggie broth as the liquid and a seasoned blend of panko bread crumbs with vegan parmesan while making a mess of the kitchen.

The end result was delicious, crispy and crunchy. The zucchini takes on a creamy texture inside the batter and the fried sticks were great chopped and added to a salad.

Ron also used it to fry a Field Roast Stadium Dog to make a chili cheeze dog with plant based chili and Daiya cheddar and gave a thumbs up for the texture. I kept it simple with turmeric tempeh noodle soup… with more zucchini, lol.

Back to the grind tomorrow and avoiding this heat! Let’s start the with with a positive list!

• Looking forward to reading The Vegan.
• Vegan ingredients for meat alternatives.
• Vegan ice cream recipes.
• Adding this to my travel wish list.
• Best vegan sour cream brands.
• Vegan dietician on vegan mistakes.
• Vegan ice cream sandwiches.
• Vegan eats at Disneyland and California Adventure.