This has been something I have wanted to do for a long time. It's always been hard for me to figure out which direction in life I have wanted to go. I've never really known what I want to be when I grow up. Some days I feel like I may never grow up and that's perfectly ok by me. But, what am I good at? What might I be good enough to do for a living? What are my passions? The constant along the way has been cooking, especially new and different things, sometimes even "weird" things. Although I may never be able to do this for a living and at least make a decent wage, it's a good hobby to pass my time. I dream of some day having my own restaurant making healthy food that people enjoy; using fruits and vegetables from the garden in the back.
I know that if that ever were to happen, it's a long ways off. This might be a good step and it's given me something to look forward to when I wake up. What can I cook today? What do I want to share with the world?
So it's day two of this experiment. I've found it rather nerve racking to write everything down as I go along. When you cook, you're already multi-tasking, attempting to get everything done at the same time. Add writing down ingredients, making sure to measure portions, and it can be difficult to someone who has always thrown caution to the wind. I want to give accurate calories and fat content and eventually add in other important nutrition facts such as sodium and protein but I'm not a scientist or a mathematician so that will most likely take some time.
I always attempt to use fresh foods as un-processed as possible. I don't trust ingredients that I can't pronounce. I support the local farmer's market over big business any day. I know it may be a bit more expensive but at least you know your money is going to a good cause instead of in the pockets of a corporation. I also know that the farmer's market isn't always an option. Start small. Even the smallest spark can start a big fire...Now, to figure out what to do with these peaches I got this morning.
I have a recipe for Peach Crumble that I got from weight watchers last summer that is pretty tasty.
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