Who knew one was in there...

Huh?! you may be asking. I am referring to the budding vegan deep within my soul. Ok, don't get all fussed, I am certainly not about to give up meat...or CHEESE for that matter but after spending 2 weeks with the Engel family...3 1/2...of which are vegans, I have started to embrace that little vegan within. Now for those of you who don't know, a vegan is:

–noun - a vegetarian who omits all animal products from the diet.

Does it have to be all animal products?!?! Yikes. Ok, on second thought, maybe I am just embracing a healthier eating omnivor within :).

But seriously, I ate relatively healthy while I was on vacation and am feeling great now that I am home. Yummy soups (one of which I made from scratch with only vegetables, vegetable broth and whole wheat noodles...sounds pretty vegan, right?), ton of salad, fresh seafood..yum! and a whole bunch of other yummy stuff. Ok, not all of it was good for me but hey, I was on vacation.

And my new favorite food is...drumroll please...edamame!! YUMMMMY. Kids...well the child I have that will still eat (Maddie) loves it as well!

So who knows where this new culinary perspective will take me in the kitchen but I am excited to find out!!!

And for the record..I LOVE CHEESE!!!