Running Start

Hello! Well, this is a first! I NEVER thought I would have a blog! I suppose most people say that though. This isn't so much a blog for others as a reminder for me of how much I love food, how wonderful food can be and most importantly, how delicious it can taste even when you're losing weight or watching what you eat. I'm also interested in seasonal, colorful cooking as well as nutritional balance.

I'm a firm believer in moderation: wine, cheese, pasta, ice cream! As a member of Weight Watchers (WW), I've learned a lot about food, nutrition and health. WW prides themselves on not having any foods that are 'off limits'. Rather, they assign a value to each food and you make the choice. I like choices. I'm a bit of a Type A control freak, so I like to be in charge and you better believe that if I'm going to eat a rice crispy bar, then it better be ooey-gooey delicious. Not hard as a rock like the one I took a bite of and threw away the other day.

If you're anything like me, you like to cook for other people. I'm not talking about catering here, but let's face it, I'm more apt to prepare an entire meal for my family or friends than if it's just me. I don't cook for the praise, "OMG! This is AMAZING"! Don't get me wrong, the compliments are nice, but it's a nurturing issue. I like to take care of the people around me (hence, nursing school) and if I prepare a meal for them that leaves them satisfied, comforted and nourished, then I've done my job!

I'm sending this off into the blogging world, not sure who's out there, but again, I'm doing this for me and if you want to join the journey, let it begin!