RIP Sgt. Pepper

We had to put Sgt. Pepper to sleep on Tuesday. He was really sick and not eating anything and everyone agreed it was the only thing to be done. He was 11 years old and a really wonderful kitty. Everyone loved him and we all miss him very much.

Polenta and Beans

I'm posting this really crappy cell phone pic of my dinner (and lunch-to-be) just so I can remember it cuz it's so easy and awesome. I had some black beans in the fridge so I refried them: sauteed some garlic in olive oil and added some spices--cumin, coriander, chili powder and salt and then added the beans and some water and let it simmer and smashed them up a little. When they were done I stirred in some cilantro and served over freshly made polenta. I was too lazy to chop up tomatoes at the moment--it would have looked prettier. Wow is this the worst food blog ever?? I hope it's good cold tomorrow. Do I have to get a lunch box for Tuesdays when I have 3 3-hour classes in a row?

Oops where'd my blog go?

Hello and sorry I've been out of touch, if anyone's still reading this!! I haven't posted about Kentucky or KC round two but I'll just skip right to the Jersey Shore! I went to Asbury Park yesterday with Jason and my parents. My mom has been singing the praises of the revitalization and with good reason! Unfortunately my camera is starting to fail and I have no pictures, but it was a great place to spend the Sunday of Labor Day weekend--a lot less crowded than the rest of the Jersey Shore. Also, there are some nice vegan food options--both on and off the boardwalk. We had dinner at Twisted Tree--a cafe with sandwiches and smoothies and stuff and live music. We also checked out an organic store next door, where I bought Ecco Bella lip gloss on sale for $5. It's cool cuz there's a mirror on the bottle!!
Anyway, the pic is of some Indian food I made--the chapati and cumin rice were both repeats, but the potatoes and peas were new to me--all from La Dolce Vegan. Jason and I enjoyed it tremendously!!
I start school tomorrow. I do plan on going back and posting pics from my other trips. Stay tuned...