Aside from my occasional dreams of layer cakes, the only plant-based food I really miss is coffee.

Not because I crave it, or need the zing of caffeine running through my veins, but because I love the smell, the taste, the body of it.

Trying out different roasts, different regions, different roasters, brewing methods, coffee shops. All those little details so satisfying to my little nerd heart.

That small morning ritual, the pungent smell of ground coffee beans wafting “good morning” into the air.

The ease of saying “let’s meet for coffee” and then actually ordering coffee.

Wrapping my fingers around a mug, feeling its weight in my hands.

Saying hello to my coffee dragon after the first few sips each morning.

No really, I have a coffee dragon.

Coffee dragon, I miss you too.