MY sweet VALENTINES!

valentines day is a time of year that really has no significance. it tenderizes impressionable youth, women have to get sexy no matter what it takes, whether it be new clothes, lingerie, full body chemical peel.... it forces men of all ages to spend money on useless things, expensive gifts, romantic getaways, restaurants, blah blah blah....another consumer holiday that is covered up with candy and kisses.


MWAH!

But don't get me wrong, I am not a non-romantic bitter person, and I like to take a nice moment when one presents itself.....So to venerate the holiday spirit without giving into all of the consumerist agenda, Mike and I are cooking a delightful meal and dessert ourselves! Almost!

*** we were going to go out, but we are too broke to do it in NYC (yikes!) And we did buy food ingredients, geez

ON THE MENU:

"Beef" Wellington
A seitan tenderloin with a red wine
mushroom "pate" all wrapped in puff pastery.

Avocado Chop Salad
Crispy romaine with avocado, tomato, lemon and spices


DESSERT
A Sundae of:
Lula's Sweet Apothecary Ice Cream:
Peanut Butter Brittle
Chocolate Malt
Cookie Dough Explosion
(all made with cashew milk)

Snicker Doodles
Bananas
Chocolate Covered Strawberries



DRINK
Nieto Senetiner Reserva MALBEC 2008
Deeply colored, full bodied, black berries, plums, fig compote,
with a spicy vanilla and mocha finish.






Ensalada! mmm!



The Wellington, pre-wrapping...

...and post wrapped/cooked/tasted....ohhhh fantastic!
I would have posted the recipe, but it needs some work.
The dish was delicious, however it could use alteration.
I will post again when its figured out!



****All food/sweets are 100% Vegan****