Short Circuit in my brain...
So, as Christmas Eve approaches and I contemplated making a Diet friendly Sweet for the office gift exchange tomorrow, the traditional Feast of the Seven Fishes that will be served at my Mother-in-Laws house, and then the buffet on Christmas day, etc, etc, etc...I came to a much needed decision:
After REALLY sticking to my altered eating habits for almost a whole year, I will give myself a break. I WILL make cookies, white bean soup and Maybe even try a Tiramisu (non-toxic to
songtyger if I can manage it). I will also attempt to fill up on cheese and meat when ever possible, instead of turning to the easy feast of pasta and bread.
There have been two immediate effects of this decision. The first is the realization that in order not to backslide I absolutely MUST exercise at least 30 minutes a day, possibly only taking Christmas day off. This is doable, especially if anyone visiting during this period would like to join me in yoga, belly dancing or snowshoeing.
The second effect has been that I've suddenly gone CRAZY looking at recipes! I've managed to beat it back to a reasonable list that is both affordable and will not be entirely filled with no-no's, but this is apparently what happens when I go a whole year without doing much cooking magic. I've always envisioned things to work something like what happens in Like Water for Chocolate. That I can fill myself, my friends, my family up with all the protection and stength they will need in the coming year.
So feed yourselves in whatever ways will ready you for the coming holiday onslaught and the New Year.