Moshi, Moshi!
That's Japanese for "Hello," by the way. I guess. I'm going off of what I've heard from other people and read on the internet while researching the language for my trip to Japan. But you can't trust everything you read on the internet (with this blog being the exception).
So I realize that there has been a lack of posts lately. Well, I actually have a valid explanation for those of you who are completely distraught with the absence of said posts.
The explanation is this: I simply haven't had time. I know, I know. It's the lame, overused, overrated, cliche, go-to excuse for when you really don't have an excuse. But surprisingly true in this case. What with packing for a journey to Japan, packing for a move, work, class, life, time just hasn't been overly abundant in my life as of late. So cooking/baking/writing has gone to the back-burner (excuse the cooking-related pun) for the last few weeks.

But I can't simply leave for two weeks without at least mentioning something about food. So I'm going to praise something that I've absolutely fallen in love with lately. An awesome cookbook full of easy recipes that anyone can try. Healthy recipes. Low calorie recipes. Not to mention delicious.
Hungry Girl.
That's right. I'm sure you've heard of her and her two books, 200 Under 200 and the original Hungry Girl cookbook. And if you haven't gotten a chance to get those books, at least go out to your Borders/Barnes and Noble/Whatever bookstore you use and at least look through the copies they have there. Don't have time to go to the bookstore? Well, you're at the computer now, so go to www.hungry-girl.com. She's got recipes all over the place on the site and I have yet to be disappointed by a single one.

Here are some of my favorite recipes she has:
Rockin' Shrimp Pad Thai
Spinach Dip (like the fat-laden spinach and artichoke dip you get at restaurants, but healthier and just as amazing)
Lava Cakes

So till I get back from my vacation, take a look at those. They'll hold you over, I guarantee. And also, begin anticipating all of the exciting foods I'm going to try while in a foreign country that places great emphasis on food and experimentation with food. Seriously. Have you seen some of the stuff they eat? Crazy stuff. . . and I'm going to eat it. So until then. . .

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Awkward Introductions

June 10th 2009 01:46

I feel that seeing as this is my first blog, I should begin with introductions. I suppose all of you reading this would like to know who is typing this fascinating and intriguing sequence of words that is keeping your eyes glued to the screen, on the edge of your seat, heart racing in anticipation of what will be next said. So let's begin at that. Introductions.

Hi, I'm Jill. (Insert group chorus of "Hi Jill" here) And I'm a Foodie. Pure, raw, organic foodie. I'm the type of person who watches The Food Network when I'm home. The type who sits at dinner, discussing what recipes I've tried lately and what I look forward to trying in the future. Who goes shopping at grocery stores for a mother/daughter day and doesn't even step foot in a clothes store. Who goes to bed at night thinking about what I'm going to have for breakfast in the morning.

Yeah, I'm slightly crazy. I've accepted it and I figured we should get that out in the open right away. So it's out, let's move on.

Anyway, I am not only just a foodie. Oh no. I am a health nut foodie. Seems somewhat oxymoronic, doesn't it? But it's true.

Wait.

Don't stop reading just because I brought up health.

I know. You're probably thinking "Oh no, here's another blog about health food and what's good for me and what I should and shouldn't eat. Well I'm sick of kale and tofu, so I'm moving onto the next blog." Was I close? I bet I was.

But I promise this will have nothing to do with kale or tofu. I've never even tasted either one of those things and have a feeling I would not find the experience too pleasant. I do, however, enjoy a good steak with potatoes, chili and cornbread, chicken cordon bleu and some homemade bread, and almost anything else my little heart desires. While maintaining my 120 pounds.

'How?' you ask? Excellent question. I will explain.

I do my best to make everything I eat healthy in every way possible. Low fat, low sugar, low sodium, low calorie, including a good dose of vegetables, fruits, healthy fats, proteins, and (of course) flavor. Most of the time, I succeed. Every once in awhile, a recipe will elude the fine art of healthifying, leaving me feeling helpless and as a failure, at least until the next successful recipe comes along.

So here I am. To present you with my healthy recipes, dining experiences, ideas, and randomness that just seems to excrete itself from my fingertips onto the computer screen. And being my first post, I do not wish to present you with an overload of information, so the first recipe is to come (plus, it's best to leave you all on a cliff-hanger so you come back for more!). But I will leave you with my food addictions that everyone should try (all healthy, of course!):

Peanut Butter (on anything and everything. . . or just straight out of the jar with a spoon!)
Apples
Popcorn (light butter microwave with a little bit of taco seasoning. . . mmmm!! Makes my day!)
Robeks Smoothies and Stuffed Pretzels (not every day, but great as a special treat. . . if you've never been to a Robeks, check it out right away. Seriously. Get in your car and find one right now.)
Frozen Yogurt (more to come on some of the best places I've been lately)
Grilled Cheese with Salsa (and you thought you had to avoid cheese to be healthy. . .)
Pita bread with Hummus

And so now I leave you to ponder on those delicious foods above while I satisfy my own hunger that suddenly sprung up with a spoonful of peanut butter and the delicious crisp Granny Smith Apple that is calling my name from the kitchen. Farewell and happy fooding!

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