Suki and I spent our Easter weekend at home, preparing for brunches and enjoying the sunny weather. She made some new friends and helped out with some Spring Easter decorations:

Although we were unable to see the sights of Greater Orlando, we did have the pleasure of making and eating Pistachio and Oreo Mint Pie, and what could be better than that?

Suki will soon head off to the West Coast where Jonah has offered to take her in, so keep an eye out for Suki’s next stop!

A hearty dinner, high in protein and deliciousness.

Photo by Colors of My Dreams

Like the rest of America, I started the New Year with a resolution of eating better and being active. It wasn’t until the end of January that I became serious about the former.

After earning my Bachelor’s degree, I expected to take full advantage of my newly acquired free time by picking up old hobbies and learning how to cook. Instead I ate out. A lot. After months of pizza, Chinese take-out, and fast food burgers, I received a rude awakening: my bank statement. I added up all the times I had opted to order take out, grab fast food or eat at a chain restaurant in a single month and came up with an astonishingly embarrassing total of $162.00

I spent $162.00 on food I didn’t even enjoy. I decided I would change that before I became the literal embodiment of the Supersize menu. But first, how does one choose a banana over a Mrs. Fields cookie? How can one possibly choose between Panera’s panini and a home-made sandwich? It’s as easy as changing your perspective. Trust me. I am not, by any means, a food critic or an experienced cook which should provide some encouragement to even the most inept at the stove. Here are some simple steps I took to start enjoying home-prepared food and ultimately eating better.

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