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MexiSlawRito

Posted on July 18, 2019 by jeffreylatty

In this exciting year of 2019, I have experienced the coldest and hottest temperatures of my life. And the Arizona desert valley still has a lot of summer left.

Spontaneous Mexi Slaw was brainstormed quickly. It seemed like a wonderful idea to enjoy this in a tortilla, burrito-style.

Light Oil was warmed in a pan before adding Garlic, Onion, Pepper, Potato and Beyond Meat Crumbles. After pan-frying those delicious ingredients, Seasonings (Crushed Red Pepper, Oregano, Sea Salt & Pepper) were added. Ever stirring, a (from scratch) Bean/Rice concoction was added. After cooking somewhat heavily, Pickle Juice was mixed in. Veggies (Tomato, Cucumber & (packed) Coleslaw) were infused with the power of stirring before saucing it up with Vegenaise and a little BBQ Sauce. Removed from the heat, Spinach barely fit to be included, stirringly.

The local Tortillas were warmed before adding Romaine slices and the MexiSlaw. iFold.

CHEERS.

Beyond Sausage Pilaf

Posted on July 12, 2019 by jeffreylatty

Beyond Sausage was experienced for the first time in this idea. The meatless product held up well. Here is the wordless recipe.

A desert Mountain Lion pack intersection was made by accident on an evening bike ride last night. Nobody nor animal was hurt. When one Mountain Lion (Cat) looked back at me with a little kitty in mouth, our eyes matched and I could tell this animal was as scared as I was. I was unable to capture a photograph. Happy Friday. CHEERS.

Spicy Sprouts

Posted on July 9, 2019July 9, 2019 by jeffreylatty

Garlic, Ginger, Carrots, Raw Cashews, Onion and Serrano Peppers were pan-fried generously in Sesame Seed Oil before adding handfuls of Bean Sprouts. Eventually, Crushed Red Peppers, Radish halves & sliced Spinach were added to the mix.

Quickly, this dish was plated. Bad joke…? Short, Quick and deliciously easy. CHEERS.

Arizona Daiya Wich

Posted on July 8, 2019 by jeffreylatty

Work hard, but play harder. Work was escaped last night and the bicycle was ridden to a local brewpub. A few beers were enjoyed before riding home parallel to a beautiful sunset.

High quality Bread was slightly toasted before adding Vegenaise on one slice and Stone IPA Mustard on the other. Broccoli was boiled and pan-fried for my side. Onion and Mushroom were pan-fried to be included in the sandwich.

Field Roast Veggie Patties were pan-fried to be topped with the Onion and Mushroom before being covered with Daiya slices. And that’s not all the Daiya! The condiment lathered slices of dank Bread were topped with a slice of Daiya each to be slightly melted before adding The Field Roast greatness, Tomato and spicy Spinach.

CHEERS.

DaiyaQuesadillaWich

Posted on June 27, 2019 by jeffreylatty

Beyond Meat is an interesting Vegan food company. Not that I want to recreate meaty food ideas much, but exploration of new Vegan food ideas intrigue me.

Ride a Bike. Drink an IPA. Take a picture. Cook FOOD.

Pineapples were pan-fried and utilized. Daiya galore. A little Spinach and many of smiles.

CHEERS

Daiya Snack Attack

Posted on June 21, 2019 by jeffreylatty

In the past, Daiya Mac has been purchased just for the Sauce. Today, Daiya Sauce without noodles was purchased for the first time. Sesame Seed Pretzels were also purchased. One of the Sauce packets were opened and Pretzels were dipped and plated. After a couple of pictures were taken, these pretzels were happily and joyfully consumed.

#RideOn #EatOn #LiveON

CHEERSON

Cheican Ⓥlorentizza

Posted on June 6, 2019 by jeffreylatty

Nutcheese ‘alfredo’ was heated. Miyoko’s ‘mozz’ was added with sundried-tomato basil seasoning and Cayenne.

Cheican (faux chicken) was pan-fried and sliced. Flatbread pizza dough was sauced. Chopped Smart Bacon was added with sliced Spinach to cover. Tomato slices, Follow Your Heart slices, Mushroom, Cheican slices and lightly braised Broccoli completed this Pi.

In the desert valley soil, lives a fungus. This fungus spreads spores that people might breathe in. This is Valley Fever. I might have this or strep throat. We will see. The desert is a different beast, from what I am used to.

RIDE ON. COOK ON. PIC ON. LIVE ON. CHEERS.

Maybe

Posted on May 8, 2019May 8, 2019 by jeffreylatty

Just maybe, did I get hit by a car, never saw it coming and do not recall.

Maybe, I crashed in an airplane.

Maybe, I wrestled a bear and did not win.

Maybe, a cactus hug went too far.

The desert valley of Arizona is amazingly beautiful.

Maybe this is Heaven.

Arizona Travels

Posted on January 30, 2019January 30, 2019 by jeffreylatty

The road traveled to O’Hare Airport, I-88, is not the way to ease the mind and prepare for a four-hour flight westward when flying typically makes one uneasy. I-88 is the definition of Chicago-driving with utter havoc and ever shuffling chaos. Perhaps, letting the anxiety escalate prior to arrival to the airport would calm some down in preparing for flying. And I think it did calm me. Being a cyclist, I can go months without ever being in a vehicle. An IPA, did also, help calm my nerves before flying.

Arizona is an extremely diverse state and, within a week, I experienced most its awesomeness. I’ve earned my MTBing badge by biking, by myself, in Sedona red rocks for the very first time. Riding over wet boulders and rocks on the cliff side did not excite me much, yet, extruded survival skills. I am not ashamed that at certain points, I was terrified, and walked my rental bike.

The Grand Canyon truly is grand. It is literally too awesome to stare at for too long. And due to a partial government shutdown bullshit, the walkways were layered with pure ice. Luckily, there was a safety railing saving hundreds from their plummeting death that day.

Phoenix has millions (like five) of different cactuses that are wonderfully approachable and huggable. One hug and done. Phoenix/Arizona also likes to make my stay longer than planned. Due to horrific wintery conditions in Illinois, my flight cancellation extended my vacation 48 more hours. And years ago, due to an Arizonan monsoon, my flight was canceled. I am a sunshine addict and maybe the sunshine is addicted to me… Or it could be matching energies.

I had a wonderful trip out West. I learned that I enjoy diversity in people and weather throughout one day. I learned that MTBing is extremely difficult. I learned how friendly Arizonans are. I relearned that assumptions do not usually bring closure. I was reminded heights and ice are my worst enemies. And when combined, it is my kryptonite. Arizona restaurants are mostly Vegetarian/Vegan friendly. Arizona beers are OK, but Chicago/midwest beers reign supreme. Currently, in Northern Illinois, it is negative 25 degrees and feels like negative 56.

Stay warm out their, friends!

CHEERS

2018

Posted on January 1, 2019 by jeffreylatty

Ups, downs, twists and turns were my 2018 on Earth. Strongly addicted to the sun, 2019’s goal is to exploit this addiction. Winter in the midwest is ever dreary – depleting my mojo, yo. If you experience the harsh winter, hang in there. Be positive:)

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Please, take more quality photos, ride more bikes, enjoy good local brews and cook your own food:) Don’t forget to get plenty of sunlight. It’s the only reason that we’re alive.