day one - so far... FAIL

so, in a hurry to get out the door today and head to work, i grabbed my easy on-the-go breakfast.  double fiber english muffin with peanut butter and two morning star veggie sausages.  poured my almond milk into a water bottle and grabbed a few packets of truvia (for my coffee) - done.  out the door.  heading to work thinking.. wow i didnt do any shopping to prepare for my vegan adventure (starting today), what am i gonna have for lunch?!  great.  so i get to work, finish up some projects that need to be done ASAP, get on the computer and google "morning star sausage patties."  and FAIL.  the second ingredient listed: egg whites.  greeaattt.  NOT VEGAN.  i had a sneaking suspicion that these veggie sausage patties weren't vegan, but didnt have the time to grab my oatmeal instead.  so, back to my other problem, lunch... there arent many restaurants around my office and the ones that are nearby certainly dont offer vegan alternatives.  im thinking... veggie sandwich from subway.  cant be 100% sure the bread is vegan, but i have already had one blunder, so this day is a wash.  i think i am going to make a trip to whole foods on my way home.  they opened a new one in bella terra back in october.  i have to pick up some vegan staples and plan something for dinner.  brian is on board with my for this week, so i cannot screw this up already.  

shopping list:

milk alternative - soy, almond, rice, hemp - whatever suites your taste, but i will say this, dont do soy all the time, switch it up.  i already purchased some almond milk (i was thinking a little bit ahead)

butter alternative - i keep earth balance spread on hand - they also make sticks, just like traditional butter

fresh/frozen fruits and veggies (obviously) - get a variety and think of meal planning

beans - all kinds, including chick peas/garbanzos

brown rice - i buy it frozen (already cooked) from costco.  SO easy

tofu - i HAAAATTTTEEEE tofu.  but i am willing to give it a chance this time around

hummus - always LOVED hummus, now it will be my new best friend.  easy to make yourself as well.  i will be posting a delicious recipe (probably tomorrow).  i am going to make some this week

nuts/seeds - i prefer raw and unsalted (you can also get trail mixes for snacking)

whole wheat pasta/pasta sauces/canned tomato products

popcorn - for snacks

protein powder - i use either soy or hemp - my breakfast will usually consist of a blended veggie smoothie (recipe to come)

vinegars/condiments/sauces - bragg's is a great apple cider vinegar

nutritional yeast - have yet to try it, but have heard it has amazing health benefits and is great in your "cheese" recipes

bread - rudi's or ezekial - just check the ingredients as some of the varieties are NOT vegan - remember honey is NOT VEGAN

happy shopping my vegan friends!