Doing Some Research...

Tonight I am planning my first, big grocery trip to take place tomorrow morning. As he might have mentioned, Brett is the cook in this relationship, not I, so my game plan consists of one necessary play- SNACKS! I am most worried about never feeling quite full for the next 3 weeks, so constant snacking will surely help my hunger pains and reduce the desire for a big meal. My diet will consist of lots of raw fruits and veggies.

To aid me in my preparations and to help me stick to goal number 2 (eat locally when possible), I found this lovely little cheat sheet of a website to help me eat seasonally!

www.eattheseasons.com

Click on the specific veggie/fruit to get more information on its history, nutrition, buying instructions, and cooking tips!

Apparently brussels sprouts are totally in right now.

Lord, be with me.

-Caroline

The Night Before.

Caroline and I decided to go out big before we started this thing. What better place to go big than Cheesecake Factory? Not "big" as in the best quality food ever, but rather "big" as in the most fattening food ever. I don't know how people finish a whole plate there. In any case, Caroline got the burger and I got the Shrimp and Bacon Club with fries. With each bite I felt my arteries clog and taste buds tingle. It was good to eat at first... then I went home.

I feel terrible. I've already been to the bathroom, and i'm rolling over in my bed in disgust.

These meals are meant for only once in a while, and I realize I eat things like these frequently.

On NPR this morning, some government report encouraged Americans to "lower sodium intake, eat less calories from fat, eat more fresh fruits and vegetables, and get exercise." "Should our government have to 'urge' this?" I thought and felt troubled, yet excited that I was embarking on this feat as I pulled out of the McDonald's parking lot.


Bourdain, please forgive me for what I am about to do.

I don't know about you, but i'm ready to get my Quinoa on!