Monday, October 17th

I've made it my goal to explore the menu at Lotus Vegetarian. Today was the 'Organic Tempeh Sandwich' (Whole Wheat Bread) Organic Smoked Tempeh (5-grain), Lettuce, Grilled Red Bell Pepper, Pickle and Mozzarella Soy Cheese $8.50.'Hot and Sour Soup' $2.75 Organic Carrots, Tofu, Bamboo Shoots, Wood Ear, Enoki, and White Mushrooms. This was high quality. Five Star Foodies Harvest Roast for dinner with leftover Mac & Cheese.

This Roast must be meant as a Thanksgiving substitution. It is two rectangles of Seitan with some Stuffing in between (two servings, but one Gravy packet). Surprised WF's sold this stuff, especially considering the sodium content. I would recommend just buying a Gardein Cutlet instead.

Half a slice of the White Chocolate Raspberry Cheesecake from Vegan Treats via Loving Hut.

Coming up tomorrow: Satisfied with my unpopular blog. Probably going to WF's to buy Body Wash & Nooch.

Sunday, October 16th

Succumbing to MoFo peer pressure (aka Ingrid), I made my first Pumpkin Pie Smoothie. Still needs some work. It didn't taste like Pumpkin Pie to me, and didn't look like everyone else's Smoothie. I must be Smoothie impaired.

Field Roast Frankfurter & Wegman's Baked Beans for lunch.

The last of the Black Bean Soup for dinner. Thank God it's gone!

Chocolate Cake and Butter Pecan Soy Dream for dessert.

Coming up tomorrow: Dedicating myself to becoming the best vegan blogger on the planet without original recipes, professional photographs or details of my personal life.

Saturday, October 15th

Lunch was at Loving Hut. We started with the Summer Rolls $2.50...

I stuck with the tried and true Hawaiian Burger $8.50 plus $1.45 for the Fries.

Gardein Tuscan Breasts and Roasted Cauliflower for dinner.

VaVa recommended picking Candy Cane Joe Joes for those times I just don't know what to have for dessert. These were especially minty. Pretty wild that the best buy date on the box was Mar '09.

I noticed this afternoon that my Saffron came up again this year. I almost missed it! Looks like it's on its last legs though. Wonder what Saffron recipe I can make?

Coming up tomorrow: Hopefully something delicious.

Friday, October 14th

Lunch was at La Sandia, an upscale Mexican restaurant at Tysons Corner Mall where I had pre-planned to meet my mother at 11:20. It might not be apparent without the Tortillas, but these were my Vegetable Fajitas $13.95. Our server was most excellent in confirming that the Black Beans and Rice were vegan. Too bad he got semi-shafted on the tip, but that's another story for another day.

Gardein Beefless Burgers and Oven Fries for dinner.

No dessert because I couldn't figure out what to have. For serious.

Thursday, October 13th

Unfortunately, my streak of mediocre meals continued through lunch. The Spud Ole (Baked Potato with Veggie Chili) from McAlister's Deli. $6.79.

The mediocrity ended with an above average dinner: Seitan with Heinz-57 and Mac & Cheese from Roots Market. (I'm sure I was supposed to use the broiler to heat the Mac & Cheese, but broiling is not my bag).

Still half a container of the Mac & Cheese left to not broil.

A Mexican Hot Chocolate Snickerdoodle with Peanut Butter for dessert.

Tomorrow: Mexican Grub.

WTF Wednesday

Lunch was a 'Chicken Salad' Sandwich composed of items picked up at Roots Market over the weekend.

This was not the best vegan 'Chicken Salad' I ever had.

The Potato Salad could've been better as well. I like a little Pickle Juice action in my Potato Salad.

Another bowl of mega spicy Black Bean Soup. Mr. SV refuses to eat any, so it's on me to ingest it all.

Veggie Pirate's Booty for dessert.

Ancient poo just to wrap things up:

Why I feel the need for a post summation is beyond me.

Tuesday, October 11th

'Lotus Spicy' with Brown Rice from Lotus Vegetarian $7.95 Diced Soy Protein sautéed with Dried Tofu, Celery, Organic Carrots, Green and Red Bell Peppers, sprinkled with Peanuts in Spicy Kung Pao Sauce. Spring Roll on the side. They added new items to their menu since the last time I visited, so hopefully I'll try something new next time.

Chickpea Cutlets and Sweet Potato Fries with Curry Sauce (Vegenaisse and Curry Powder) for dinner.

A Pumpkin Chai Nicobella Truffle for dessert. Gone through some temperature changes, but still tastes great.

Coming up: Working From Home

Monday, October 10th

Lentil Dal Burger Sandwich $6.49 from WF's for lunch.

Plus some Crinkle Cut Fries from the hot bar. Can't say 'No' to Crinkle Cuts.

Veganomicon's Simple Seitan with Heinz-57 and boiled Celeriac tossed with a mixture of Soy Creamer and Whole Grain Mustard (Blech. I've done my Celeriac duty this year).

Raspberry Jam Swirl Crumbcake for dessert.

Crinkle Cuts were the highlight of the day.

Sunday, October 9th

Lunch was a bunch of stuff off Wegman's Salad Bar with Fresh Gourmet Croutons and Goddess Dressing added to my own Red Leaf Lettuce when I got home. Make sense?

A bowl of mega spicy Black Bean Soup with a cooling dollop of Sour Supreme (thanks for the hint, Rose!) for dinner.

Followed by a Tofurky Roast Beef Sandwich, because no matter how satisfying dinner may be, I still must overeat.

Half a Sticky Fingers Chocolate Chip Cookie for dessert.

Coming up next: Stuff I eat on Monday!

Saturday, October 8th

Lunch was at Great Sage. It has been several years since I'd been here and apparently I've really been missing out.

My 'Ginger Snap Cookie Cocktail' $9 - Domaine De Canton Ginger Liqueur, Van Gogh Vanilla Vodka, Frangelico, Soy Milk and Spices. Brown Sugar crust on the rim of the glass, little Cinnamon Stick stirrer.

'Spinach and Artichoke Dip' to start $10 - A warm crock of house-made creamy Artichoke Spinach Dip with Daiya 'Parmesan' and Toasted Crostini. Fantastic! One of the best things I've eaten in ages, and that includes everything.My 'Club Sandwich' $12 - 'Turkey', 'Bacon', Romaine Lettuce, Tomato, Guacamole and Vegenaisse on Toasted Wheat Bread. Served with Kettle Potato Chips. I can't wait to go back!

Mr SV had the 'Chili and Brown Rice' $12 - Chili Bean Trio served with Brown Rice, Fresh Baked Cornbread, Sauteed Garlic Broccoli and Blackened 'Chicken'.

Mr. SV had room for dessert, the lucky b*****d! 'Raw Chocolate Mousse' $7 - Extremely rich, powerful and silky smooth, made with Raw Cacao, Tahitian Vanilla and Agave Nectar.

Five hours later, I enjoyed the leftover Spinach & Artichoke Dip for dinner. Still great .

No dessert for the second night in a row. I'll make up for it soon enough.

Friday, October 7th

Breakfast was at Busboys and Poets. Tofu Scramble with Home Fries & Vegan Sausage $8.95.

A mid morning Coffee Drink from Bourbon Coffee. Drinking this made me feel like VaVa -- 5'2" tall and lookin' to kick *ss.

Crispy Burger from Loving Hut for lunch.

Why start eating healthfully at this point? American Flatbread Pizza for dinner.

Pretty darn enjoyable.