Saturday, November 6, 2010

High Altitude Vegan Cooking

...That's what I do.  I scour the internet, cookbooks, and menus for delicious food ideas that I turn into my own vegan creations!  I was a dairy-loving vegetarian for over 10 years when suddenly I became lactose intolerant.  I tried and tried to keep dairy (mainly ice cream...) in my diet for weeks, and failed miserably.  That's when I decided, well, I suppose my body decided, it was time to try out a vegan diet.  Slowly but surely I removed dairy, eggs, and all other animal products from my grocery list.  I haven't looked back since.  Surprisingly, this new way of eating has inspired me to be even more creative in the kitchen and has deepened my love affair with food.

Living at 6500 ft. elevation can certainly alter the outcome of a recipe, especially for baked goods such as cookies or bread.  This is something I have struggled with since moving here from the coast, and it's getting easier!  If you live at sea level, please don't hesitate to experiment with these recipes, often it's only a matter of adding more or less liquid, salt, baking soda, or yeast. 

It's only food, so have fun and enjoy!

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