Happy Friday! Hope everyone made it through their work weeks alright. 
This afternoon was a rush, but we made it to Sarasota! Check out the view of the sunset we had on the way down:
Gorgeous, huh? Anyway, I told y’all my mom was super sweet and accommodating to my vegan venture. We had a short phone call on the way down, where she made sure of what I can and can’t eat. She made a separate pasta dish for me (pulled out of the family dish before she added the sausage and chicken). My pasta contained whole wheat rotini, spinach, black olives, mushrooms and sundried tomatoes. It tasted like it was coated in some olive oil and herbs. Quite tasty.
I’ll probably be breaking out some leftovers tomorrow, but adding some cannelloni beans. The pasta was tasty, but I could tell my body was missing the protein, because I never quite felt full, and I kept wanting to reach for the fresh bread. Instead, I kept picking at mushrooms and black olives.
I’ll be honest – the first time that I’ve been “tempted” away from my vegan challenge is tonight. When we walked in the door and there are fresh seven layer bars (graham crackers, butter, condensed milk, butterscotch chips, chocolate chips, coconut – most definitely NOT vegan)…yeah, I definitely wanted to grab one. But that’s the good thing about this challenge – less mindless eating, and more awareness of what I’m putting into my body. (Which is good for someone with a sweet tooth like me).
See y’all tomorrow! My mom and I are hoping to hit up the market and Whole Foods in the morning – can’t wait!!
ETA: Dessert – Ginger Snaps!
(Yes they’re vegan, I read the ingredients).
So exciting!! And I wish I were in Sarasota too! Or that you were in Gainesville while I'm there this weekend
I know! I wish we were both in the same spot, too.
Are you going to be in Orlando Sept. 19-20?
Mom's are the besssst
ah,i never got to go to sarasota when i was in fl…wish i had!
Sarasota is absolutely beautiful! I hope to make it back sometime, my husband and I got married there
Those seven layer bars definitely sound tempting but kudos to you for sticking to it girl! Enjoy the long weekend!
Oh my, those 7 layer bars would have been so hard to resist, but way to go and stick with your challenge. Mind over matter!
Hope you have a wonderful weekend sweetheart!
Beautiful sunset and so nice of you Mom! Have a great time!
Awww, moms! Gotta love them
That is a beautiful sunset! Way to go resisting temptation!! Have fun at WFs!
Beautiful photography, as always Linds! Your mom is too sweet. You can totally send your portion of the 7 layer bar to me! I'm suffer through it as a sacrifice for you. haha.