Deliciousness Amid Change

So here I go....I am embarking on some major dietary change this week. Likely it will be permanent. While my sweetie, Teddy Bear, is a confirmed carnivore, I am going vegan. Yeah. Me. Heh heh. It doesn't mean I will never eat meat, eggs and cheese again. But it will be an infrequent occurrence, no more than monthly. I am tired of the digestive issues, tired of the excess weight, and just plain tired. It's time to give the body a rest and not make it work so hard just to get a little energy going.
Criteria for my future food intake include the following:

• My food should taste great.
• My food should be satisfying.
• My food should not leave me feeling miserable (bloated, foggy or just wanting to die).
• My food should instead promote increased energy and a sense of well-being.
• My food should use herbs and spices with less salt, sugar and fat for improved flavor and health. This is where the "sniffer" part comes in. More on that later.
• My food should not scream "vegetarian!" but be acceptable to ordinary people, since I live with a non-vegetarian and have non-vegetarian friends. No really goopy, strange, gummy or sawdust-y textures.

This blog will mainly consist of recipe creations and discoveries. Caring means sharing, right?
Your friendly feedback is welcome.