Yikes!

I really dropped the ball on this blog. More than two months? Shame on me!

I've had a lot going on: brand-new responsibilities at work, Granny in town (93 years old and still the Energizer Bunny!), and Mom getting ready to sell her house and move back to Minnesota. (Happy for her, but sad that I'll be missing out on seeing her every week.)

Anyway, I've managed to gain somewhere between 5 and 10 pounds, which is not joyous. So, for the next few weeks, I'm going to focus on being somewhat more healthy. You'll be seeing more posts, some of which will include misadventures, I'm sure, as I venture into the world of smoothie-making and raw-food-ing.

My plan is to consume smoothies with some regularity, along with upping my intake of raw fruits and veggies.

Pro tip #1: Try sundried tomatoes on your salad instead of whole tomatoes. Yes, they are higher in calories and lower in water. However, they add textural contrast and extra flavor.

Pro tip #2: Try sprinkling nutritional yeast on your salad. It adds an interesting toasty flavor that I found delightful. Next time, I'm going to put it in the dressing and add capers for something Caesar-y.