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Coming Home and (Re)Finding My Path

April 20, 2014 by still a dreamer

That may sound like a contradiction in terms, but actually, it’s two different subjects.

Coming home? That would be coming home to cooking and trying something new.

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Here you find my first effort at scratch vegan pancakes. They look pretty yummy, but in fact, were only okay. Granted, that is because the ingredients are quite different than what I’m used to. There are no eggs, instead Ener-G Egg Replacer; almond milk instead of real milk, and the least problematic, Earth Balance instead of real butter. We are very used to our fats and dairy, and eggs and butter do make a difference in taste. For a first effort, I’m okay with them, because I know what I have to do is learn how to adjust the recipe, as I always have, to make something taste better. Maybe soy milk instead of almond, maybe a touch of vanilla. I’m not giving up yet. And the texture was perfect.

I only regret I don’t have more time to cook and noodle around with things, but sooner or later, I’ll find it.

(Re)finding my path? That would be getting back on track in children’s books – setting new goals and timelines for illustrating, dummying and re-working specific stories; finding publishing houses and agents who are a good match for my work. It’s a lot of work, but it’s good work. Being on our path is always a good thing.

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So after a stimulating breakfast with one of my children’s book buddies, I returned home and cleared off and cleaned both my work/art desks, sorted out where I’d left off on my projects, and yup, made a new plan, Stan! I wasn’t the only one who had plans for my studio chair … one kitty named Jazzy wanted in on the action. OK by me. Well, OK until Mama needs the chair and then there’s that lovely patch of sun by the window.

 

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  1. on May 8, 2014 at 12:32 pm 47whitebuffalo

    Oh Stan, what huge eyes you have! Wow.

    As for the pancakes–may I suggest Coconut milk? I like mine with the vanilla flavor. The plain is rather bland. I stay away from soymilk for my own reasons.

    No—hmmm—illustrating eh? Hmmm, my devious mind is beginning to brew ……

    Hi. 🙂

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    • on May 9, 2014 at 9:30 am still a dreamer

      I would do coconut milk but for the fat factor, and the whole reason I’m leaning vegan is I need to cut down on fat and cholesterol. Unfortunately, coconut products, though delicious, also tend to be a source of fat. But I’ll check again when I go to the market. Tx. and hi to you, too!

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    • on May 9, 2014 at 9:38 am still a dreamer

      p.s. I confused you – that’s Jazzy in the photo; Stan was a ref. to Simon and Garfunkel’s “Get a new plan, Stan, and set yourself free.” Remember that line? Of course, I can sing the song but can’t remember the title!

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