Black Beans, Yummy !

Honest and truly I am in love with my new cookbook, La Dolce Vegan ! Each new day I want to try another new recipe, which is good since I have felt stuck in a rut for the last couple years regarding cooking. Making the same old things over and over, playing my meals like an 8 track.
Not sure if this is my breakfast or lunch... I had tea early this morning but wasn't hungry enough to take time to eat so around 10:30 I had the hankering to fill my tummy with something tasty and good for me. I am heading out to plant in the garden and I was in need of nourishment.
Right off I found the perfect choice in my new cook book. Black beans on Toast. I am not going to give you the recipe because I think if you want to make it, you should buy the book so you will have LOTS of good recipes.
But suffice to say, its a simple recipe and out of convenience I made some substitutions. Used vegan chicken stock in place of the vegetable stock and used fresh Pico de Gallo in place of the salsa and added some turmeric simply because I am a turmeric fan. Good flavor and really good for your body. I served it with fresh, warm pita bread in place of the toast. It was filling, tasted heavenly, and filled me up with just a small portion on my plate.
Topped it off with a smoothie made with frozen dark cherries, frozen banana and very vanilla soy milk. I am ready to get to work. Full of energy and all kinds of good feelings. After all, life is simply wonderful !

Turkish Cafe music playing on the stereo, incense burning and windows and doors open wide. Another magnificent day.