Recently I forced Billy into meeting me at Real Food Daily to eat some Not-chos with me. Naturally he was very suspicious of my intentions, prodding me to learn more about the meaning behind and ingredients within vegan Not-chos. Some things are just meant to be made with the real thing and I’m pretty sure he thought nachos fell into that category.

We ordered our Not-chos with vegan sour cream on the side. (If I think the real thing is gross, I don’t want the vegan version–I’m talking to you sour cream, cream cheese, mayo, and all other members of the gross white creamy things family. Keep your mind outta the gutter).

That left tofu taco mix, black beans, pico de gallo salsa, guacamole and the best cashew cheese I’ve ever had on top.

Turns out Billy liked the Not-chos.

This would have been a good time to wrap up the meal but….

He had the caesar wrap:

I had what felt like a flavor continuation of the not-chos, and what, ultimately, would propel me into a state of fullness unlike any I’ve ever experienced. Not a happy night.

I say this every time but…next time, just the not-chos.

On Christmas Eve Caitlin and I convened at Real Food Daily to catch up before we immersed ourselves in family functions for two days. She had called earlier that week and asked if I wanted wine and nachos from RFD and although I thought that sounded potentially pathetic for a middle of the day meal, I agreed, just wanting to see her.

Neither of us ordered wine or nachos, but that’s not to say we won’t in the future. It’s no secret RFD Not-chos are my boyfriend. Even though we’ve only been on one date.

I panicked under pressure and ordered something weird that ended up being delicious but I guarantee you will contemplate never reading my blog again once you see it:

I chose four basics–black beans, sea vegetables, daily vegetables (kale that day), and tempeh (or is that seitan?) I chose balsamic for a sauce and it was actually such a balanced and flavorful meal. I needed something hearty since I was spending the evening at my parents’, who are both in denial that I’m vegan.

One of the reasons I love RFD is that you can get a meal like the one I had above, ultra simple and healthy, yet satisfying or you can indulge in something you might miss from your meat/cheese-eating days, like the Not-chos or the RFD Burger with the works.

The tempeh bacon with melted cashew cheese should be a side dish here….so good.

The tempeh vegetable patty, on the other hand, alarmed me. Why does it resemble raw meat in color and texture? Why?!

Not a problem for you know who…

Next time I want to try the Pizza you can Eat-za…just so I can say that. Also because I leered at the one next to me for 10 minutes, much to the annoyance of it’s owner. What?! She could’ve stared at my sea vegetables had she so desired!