highway and harmonies - that is the only way to describe my life at the moment. i've went on road trip after road trip, with multiple friends - creating different harmonies with each. the fulfillment i find within the (re)building of relationships is incredible; my favourite method is an old-fashioned road trip. no gps, no worries, just time.
unfortunately, in northern alberta, road trips lend no compliments to veganism. i've fallen off track, but i'm back! now with more support than ever. over the past month or so i've started to keep track of my recipes - here are a few of my favourites for summer:
an afternoon snack to share with the sunshine
fresh bruschetta
1 small package of multicoloured baby tomatoes (you can use regular, completely up to you)
1/2 medium onion, minced
3 full sprigs fresh oregano
oil and vinegar to taste (i used grapeseed and white vinegar)
salt and pepper to taste
mix all ingredients in a bowl - i like to quarter my tomatoes, giving them a bit of character. the simplicity of this recipe really makes it convenient at anytime - and it's an easy take-along for a picnic or barbeque. although easy to make, the freshness within this dip is in it's own category; the vinegar helps to awaken one's taste buds, followed by a mellow, almost-fruity bite, bursting with tomato flavour. this could be served on crackers, toast, the world is your oyster!
sunday morning saviour
chocolate chip pancakes
1 1/2 cups spelt flour
1 tbsp brown sugar
1 tbsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
1 flax egg
1/4 cup melted vegan spread
1/2 cup vegan chocolate chips (i used dark chocolate)
mix dry ingredients in one bowl (except chocolate chips). mix wet ingredients in another small bowl. mix the two together, and fold in chocolate chips. fry as normal, and serve with fresh fruit and maple syrup. this recipe really comes in handy when the weekend has gotten the best of you. the pancakes can also be frozen individually and toasted when necessary for a quick breakfast.
i had made it almost four months, but for me, devotion is not defined by time; it is defined by many small aspects, such as explanation and evaluation. if other people are interested in veganism, i feel a friendly obligation to lend a hand - veganism is a fairly easy switch, given that one has used fresh ingredients before. in terms of evaluation - i feel it necessary to constantly challenge myself. to put myself in new situations, and gauge my reactions. obviously i have not lived up to my own standards in recent situations, but the past is the past, and i will continue to challenge myself through maintenance of vegan values - after all, we are only lent our time on this planet - it is best to treat what you have with the highest degree of respect. you are only given one body - do not pump it full of preservatives. veganism and raw food diets adopt a purist perspective, which i could not admire more. we can live in a sustainable way, but first we must abandon our societal greed.
philosophical start on sundays...
take care, animal-friendly followers,
xx ashley
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