Even the title of this post is boring — if not cliche. I know. It’s just what I need to do to get back on the bandwagon of posting here. Seriously, though? It’s DANG difficult to write a food blog when you’ve hit a WALL in your food, cooking and kitchen creativity.
I’ve just been trying to get myself together after the big “I’m-Quitting-the-Blog” fiasco. I was THIS close to quitting this blog, too, but then I cooked this and that, and kept thinking “OH, the GORGEOUSES WOULD LOOOOVE THIS!” One of these days I’ll get to posting those recipes. Hopefully next week.
I’ve just been taking a bit of a break from my manic blogging lately — and from my manic EVERYTHING, including cooking, and even grocery shopping. It’s just ENOUGH with the PRESSURE, you know?
So, I haven’t forgotten about this blog, and I do plan on posting here more regularly when I start COOKING more regularly and (dare I hope) passionately again!
THAT SAID, I’ve been focusing A LOT on feeding my kids interesting meals lately — mainly lunches. I want to be one of those moms who makes great, fun meals for her kids. I want the kids at school to be envious of MY kids’ lunches! But, I’m lazy! And, there’s only so much cooking (AND cleaning!) one can do in a day!
Anyway, lately, I’ve been making an effort, and it’s paid off. Both my kids have been eating really well. Hallelujah! And, really? The effort isn’t that major. Lately, it’s called WRAPS — hummus wraps! egg wraps!…
…and it’s called muffins from a box (organic of course — and reasonably priced), with a sneaky little mashed up banana and maybe even a half-cup of cauliflower added….
…and it’s called FINE ART….
It’s AMAZING the difference a FLOWER DESIGN or HAPPY FACE can make to a plate. It’s the difference between the monkey REFUSING to eat and the monkey EATING EVERYTHING on her plate, I tell you. AND, there’s an added benefit: my monkey’s the only one in her preschool class who can draw a face. And, it’s ALL because of MY culinary artistry — I can make a happy face out of ANYTHING (ketchup is my fave medium, though).
I’m planning a big chicken dinner (that I don’t eat, unfortunately) for tomorrow. If it’s good, I’ll post it fashizzle.
ALSO! You haven’t seen Lori the nutritionist here in a while. THAT’S because she had a baby! CONGRATULATIONS, LORI! She’ll be back soon with brillers informative posts and to answer your questions!
LOVE!
xo Haley-O
PS! I HAVE to start remembering to turn comments on! I think a setting’s on or something. SORRY! And, thanks for your emails! Comments are on now….
Multi-Tasking Mommy September 25th, 2008 at 7:15 pm
Sounds like you and I enjoy doing the same fun things with food!
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munchkinn September 26th, 2008 at 5:41 pm
Love this idea. Going to try to make a picture with my son’s food tonight.
Marie-Christine September 26th, 2008 at 9:43 pm
The chicken flower, SO COOL! :P I can’t believe it works though, haha! And the wrap looks delicious! Yummy!!!!
Marie-Christine September 27th, 2008 at 10:56 pm
The Chicken Flower is so cool! I cannot believe it works though… haha! Kids are funny!
And that wrap looks yummy!
I think it’s great that you take some time to make the meals a little special for the kids! It’s all about in the small thoughts and gestures. They’ll remember that!
Sarah September 30th, 2008 at 1:48 pm
I love the wraps, they look so great! But my son would not eat those, lettuce, tomato etc .. no way. I wonder what else I could put in them instead to make them healthy (maybe shredded carrot?)
I agree, it’s nice to make the plate look appetizing, I do that alot with colorful food and it helps!
btw .. just today bought a Laken bottle for my sons lunch box, highly recommend because I have been sending his milk in one of those rubber made sippy cups, but the plastic is supposed to not be good .. so, milk in the Laken bottle from now on!