Seriously, I wanted to put up a short post, since tomorrow is Valentine's Day/Singles Awareness Day. Nothing like last-minute, eh? Sorry.
I have posted two previous entries: Valentine's Day and Mardi Gras & Valentine's/Singles Awareness Day 2018, so check those out!
Also, I found a few new links that some may find helpful. It's a "Vegan Valentine’s Day Menu From Start to Finish!". And here are four 3-course dinners that happen to be Vegan. For those who include eggs/dairy, here's "A Fast and Fancy Vegetarian Valentine’s Day Menu for Two".
If you want to go with the more traditional "steak dinner", but happen to be Veg*n? This seitan "steak" recipe is the most frequently mentioned in seitan groups (I haven't tried it, though I AM attempting to come up with something new of my own). If you don't have dried porcini mushrooms, then you could try substituting any other dried mushroom you have on hand. And the most common substitution I see for marmite (because many places don't have it) is an equal amount of miso paste or nutritional yeast.
Here's an updated list of DIY gifts for Valentine's Day. And a slideshow of some easy DIY decor, which can be thrown together quickly.
In the past, I've shared deals for those who don't want to (or can't) DIY. Well, this is a list of "Valentine’s Day 2019: Food deals and freebies" (please note that these include mainstream restaurants, fast food, etc that serves meat. Some deals are suitable for Veg*ns, but not all. Plan accordingly).
Alone again on Singles Awareness Day? Same here. What to do? SPOIL YOURSELF! Give yourself a spa day (at home or at a spa). Do something (or nothing, lol) that you enjoy. Have a drink or three. Watch your favourite romcom, breakup movie, or even Valentine's Day horror (which is what I do!). And pamper yourself with your favourite foods. While you're at it, here are 11 single-serve treats for Valentine's Day (Veg*ns: Some do have marshmallows, but you can easily sub gelatine-free marshmallows. And the cinnamon roll sandwich can be made with your favourite veggie "bacon"). Don't forget to check out the deals mentioned above! A few seem tailored to singles (like small heart-shaped pizzas or a free cookie when you come in alone).
Happy VD/SAD to all! Until next time....