As with anyone who has ever started a blog, I find myself
asking “what should my first post be about?”
While taking stock of all of the things that fill my time, the
activities that bring me the most pleasure are related to food. In some ways, I’m addicted to food. I love to buy it, chop it, prepare it, and
serve it.
It is impossible for me to run to the store for just one
thing. Truly impossible. The moment I walk through the doors, my head
is filled with ideas and recipes and questions like “maybe they have pumpkins on sale”, “I
wonder if there are any bargains in the butcher department”, or “how much cream
cheese do we have at home?” By the way,
cream cheese is an absolute staple in my refrigerator. So, my one item trip quickly becomes another
shopping adventure.
So here I am, another blogging foodie. Sort of.
I really feel more like a budget conscious, health conscious, wife,
mother, and woman who has some tricks up her sleeve to share; especially when
we’re on the topic of food.
Where to start?
First, some of my philosophies and
preferences... I tend to prepare whole
food, but by no means do I strictly adhere to any specific principles. In general, I limit the amount of processed
food and refined carbohydrates in my family’s diet, simply because my kids get
plenty of that stuff outside of the home, and I personally don’t miss it in my life. Also, I’m very focused on filling our bellies
with meaningful proteins, because proteins and fats have far more staying power
when it comes to hunger. Finally,
although I am fairly lean and fit, diabetes runs in my family, so I do what I
can to prepare diabetic friendly meals as a means of prevention.
Oh and one final thought, I tend to use whole fat products
in my food. Although a person could
substitute low fat alternatives, I’m not sure why you’d want to. By using whole fat ingredients, your dishes
will come out more satisfying and filling, rather than leaving you wanting to graze in
an hour or two.
On this blog I’ll share some of my favorite recipes, dinner
menus, and whatever other fun stuff I come up with each week.
So, the big question... What’s for dinner? This week I'm planning:
Monday: Scalloped cod
over steamed broccoli
Tuesday: Korean BBQ
pork chops with edamame and green salad
Wednesday: Tacos!
Thursday: Broiled
salmon with Greek salad
Friday: Kielbasa with
Not so Sour kraut and cooked apples
