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The Vegan Experience, Day 13: The Halfway Mark

I'm really enjoying this series of posts. I'm not vegetarian or vegan, but I'm a pretty conscious meat-eater. (I shop at a coop that tries to source local meats, I use meat in meals as a garnish, etc.) This is making me think more about the animal products that I do eat, and it's encouraging me to opt for some vegan choices. For example, this morning I used avocado rather than butter on my toast, which I've never tried before, but will definitely eat more often from now on. And I'm opting for more vegetables rather than empty carbs throughout the day.

I'm not sure if this was the intent, but it's been a great healthy-eating kick-in-the-pants. Thanks!

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What did you eat when you had a newborn?

I agree with the people who say you'll have some time - as long as you're not immediately going back to work. Everything takes longer with a newborn, but I enjoyed taking the time to cook because it helped me feel more like "me", especially in those early days when I was barely leaving the house. Ask someone to shop for you and plan a few things that can be done quickly (like homemade pizza or hot sandwiches) and a few things that can be done in advance (like a soup or a braise).

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I would love to be able to make beautiful baguettes. I'm sure they're doable, but they always seem so intimidating...

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The Vegan Experience, Day 13: The Halfway Mark

I'm really enjoying this series of posts. I'm not vegetarian or vegan, but I'm a pretty conscious meat-eater. (I shop at a coop that tries to source local meats, I use meat in meals as a garnish, etc.) This is making me think more about the animal products that I do eat, and it's encouraging me to opt for some vegan choices. For example, this morning I used avocado rather than butter on my toast, which I've never tried before, but will definitely eat more often from now on. And I'm opting for more vegetables rather than empty carbs throughout the day.

I'm not sure if this was the intent, but it's been a great healthy-eating kick-in-the-pants. Thanks!

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Cook the Book: 'Cooking Light The Complete Quick Cook'

Quesadillas - with leftover meat and vegetables, or if the refrigerator's bare, with some canned black beans and salsa on top.

From Talk

What did you eat when you had a newborn?

I agree with the people who say you'll have some time - as long as you're not immediately going back to work. Everything takes longer with a newborn, but I enjoyed taking the time to cook because it helped me feel more like "me", especially in those early days when I was barely leaving the house. Ask someone to shop for you and plan a few things that can be done quickly (like homemade pizza or hot sandwiches) and a few things that can be done in advance (like a soup or a braise).

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Knead the Book: 'The Fundamental Techniques of Classic Bread Baking'

I would love to be able to make beautiful baguettes. I'm sure they're doable, but they always seem so intimidating...

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