Recipes
I decided to go ahead and start a "Recipe" series because, although I'm not the best cook (yet!!), I'm married to a cook and I love to bake! I thought that you all could benefit from my hubby's knowledge of great recipes he's made up and the collection of wonderful treats my mom has passed down to me.
Now, lately, I've been really trying to eat healthier. Which is tough. Actually, let's just get real here - - this is one of the hardest things I've done. I'm used to eating cookie dough and cereal for dinner. Yes, laugh a little and then realize that I'm serious. Although I grew up eating healthy meals every night and almost never eating fast food - somewhere in college I created some bad habits that are holding on like wretched little ticks.
Looking back, it's hard to figure out why it happened. My mom always inspired me growing up. She had a home cooked meal for dinner every night with plenty of veggies and variety. And her food is G-O-O-D. I mean, guys, she is one of the best cooks. I was so glad to have such a good start to my nutritional life. It's not that I didn't pick up a few tips from her, but in college I just didn't ever make time for cooking (and let's be honest, the college dorm isn't really the place to make a great meal). And the convenience of grabbing some Ramen noodles and a bag of popcorn is much easier on your stressed out mind.... But not so much on your stressed out body.
Being married has definitely helped inspire me - especially marrying someone who loves cooking. I find myself wanting to make yummy food for the husband as well as wanting to look good and be healthy for my future kids.
So here we go. On the journey to great recipes and learning together. I'm hoping to post a few recipes each month and I hope you like what I have in store!
Now, lately, I've been really trying to eat healthier. Which is tough. Actually, let's just get real here - - this is one of the hardest things I've done. I'm used to eating cookie dough and cereal for dinner. Yes, laugh a little and then realize that I'm serious. Although I grew up eating healthy meals every night and almost never eating fast food - somewhere in college I created some bad habits that are holding on like wretched little ticks.
Looking back, it's hard to figure out why it happened. My mom always inspired me growing up. She had a home cooked meal for dinner every night with plenty of veggies and variety. And her food is G-O-O-D. I mean, guys, she is one of the best cooks. I was so glad to have such a good start to my nutritional life. It's not that I didn't pick up a few tips from her, but in college I just didn't ever make time for cooking (and let's be honest, the college dorm isn't really the place to make a great meal). And the convenience of grabbing some Ramen noodles and a bag of popcorn is much easier on your stressed out mind.... But not so much on your stressed out body.
Being married has definitely helped inspire me - especially marrying someone who loves cooking. I find myself wanting to make yummy food for the husband as well as wanting to look good and be healthy for my future kids.
So here we go. On the journey to great recipes and learning together. I'm hoping to post a few recipes each month and I hope you like what I have in store!