Life is Delicious!

Wednesday, July 16th, 2008

I’m making Chicken Parmesan and chocolate covered strawberries tonight. Life is delicious! Did you know you can use strawberries to brighten your teeth?

Pecan Chicken with Salad and Corn on the Cob

Wednesday, March 19th, 2008

Pecan Chicken with Salad and Corn on the Cob

A hearty dinner, high in protein and deliciousness.

How I Learned to Love (Real) Food Again

Wednesday, February 13th, 2008

Food is like a loving touch

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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