Ugly Stew

 

I read a blog post about vegan (plant-based) cooking and common mistakes.  The mistake that stood out is not taking the time or making the effort to prepare plant foods as you would meat.  This recipe was an example -- braised chickpea and mushroom stew.  Cooked like a brisket and WOW, it's delicious.  It's a stew, aka ugly, but the flavor and texture is all there.  Next time, I'll double the mushrooms and use only one can of chickpeas.  Close your eyes and you're eating a braised brisket meal.  Smittenkitchen.com

Coby is settling nicely.  Everyone has calmed down.  We're still watching his back legs for weakness and pain though.  It might be the surgery recovery, but he has moments of pain -- the swelling is almost gone and his incision looks good.  I'm not sure why the pain.  He might need to be re-examined.  That said, some pups are super sensitive so we'll hang on and watch for now.  His tummy was upset yesterday (all over my bedroom -- ugh) so he's on a brat diet for a couple of days.  EVERYONE gets excited about chicken and rice haha.  

I'm hoping for a regular kind of day today.  Workout and such, dog walks, reading.  I think things are smooth enough for regular life stuff.  Tomorrow is football and kids and dogs.  Totally NOT a reading and relaxing day, but fun.

Quick post today.  Dogs will need a let out again shortly so I'll leave on that note.  Happy Saturday.  Stay well.