Well, I missed another day. Should I chalk it up to Covid?
No, that was in January.
Let's just say it was the rats . . .
They took hold of Day 89 and flushed it down the dry toilet.
They tried to steal Day 90, as well, but I managed to wrangle it away . . .
I remember as a kid listening to the local radio and every week hearing Paul Harvey's "The Rest of the Story." If you're not familiar, it was a great program that highlighted the backstory of a current day staple of some kind - whether product or service.
I loved it.
So much so, that I can't actually recall what a single episode was about - BUT I do know I thoroughly enjoyed every episode and consistently "whoa"ed and "wow"ed out loud.
So, in honor of Paul here's my take (see if you can figure out which previous post you're getting background on) -
Cashew-Free Vegan Cheese Sauce featuring: Eggplant!!!
It was pictured on nachos and my friend, Vegan Sam, was coming over soon. It would be the perfect time to try it out!
Twould be the perfect NACHO NIGHT!
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Well, the cheese sauce didn't really work out . . . so we got some vegan cheese from the store.
As we were preparing our feast Sam let me in on a little tidbit.
Sam: "Vegan cheese doesn't melt the same as regular cheese."
Success depends on how you define it.
Take vegan nacho night - to some it would be considered a total fail, but to us it was a win.
We had ONE melty part!! And we weren't expecting any! AND our chips eventually got soggy - just like dairy laden nachos!! And, most importantly, they tasted delicious!
Would vegan cheese catch on as a suitable medium for the classic nacho base? For those looking to define their expectations by time with others, experiences, and surprise - I'd like to think, yes.
I'm Sarah Pietruszka, and now you know, The Rest of the Story.
You shouldn't care what others think.
How many times have we heard or uttered some iteration of this concept?
How many times, if you're like me, have you found yourself thinking, "I know I'm not supposed to care what other people think, but . . ." as if caring what other people think is bad or wrong.
I get that if 'what other people think' is fuel for comparisons, self-doubt, feelings of lack or worthlessness, it might not be in one's best interest to listen too closely. But what about the other side of the coin?
What about the times when 'what people think' is largely positive? Or complimentary? Or validating?
Are we still open to hearing it?
What if caring what other people think could give a lens through which to view oneself in a positive regard from an objective perspective? Not only in the moment but going forward.
I think about many times in my life where I've received a compliment and immediately shot it down or minimized it:
"Oh it's not a big deal, anyone could do it."
Or questioned the sincerity or truth of praise received from others:
'They just said that to be nice - they probably don't really mean it.'
But here's the truth, people don't just make up good qualities in others so they can compliment them. They speak to what they see and experience.
Often it is our own fears, insecurities and, surprisingly, even our deepest desires, that block our ability to see our own greatness - our skills, strengths, gifts and talents.
So next time you receive praise from someone, go a step beyond just accepting the compliment - and believe it.
"I found a melty piece!!"
Exclaimed once during Nacho Night.
And now I know what vegan cheese is like . . .
Apparently should STAY trash!!
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| " TRASH! DO NOT TAKE!! It has bugs :( " |
I have mixed feelings about seeing this at the dumpsters of my apartment building.
On one hand -
"Wow, that's SO nice of the person to leave a note!"
But on the other -
"AHHHH, someone in my building has [bed]bugs?!"
Nothing says Happy Easter like a hat parade!
You can't have Easter without springtime - and nothing says Springtime like nature!
