The last time I posted something, I noted that I had passed the 500-post mark. Do I really have that much to say? Apparently.
It was time for a new template. In my spare time this weekend, I have scoured the Internet for ideas and backgrounds, only to find today that Blogger actually has a new advanced template design system. So after much trial and error, I have found a look I can live with for another 3.5 years.
I started blogging when food blogs were hot and growing. But a year later, I took a new job that limited my time in the kitchen. Now, nearly three years into that job, it's time to start cooking again.
Just under a year ago, I learned what I had suspected off and on for several years: I have a wheat allergy. It was not difficult to eliminate most sources of wheat from my diet, but then I have not traveled to France in over a year, and I suspect it will be a true challenge on our next visit. Luckily - or unluckily - the earliest that visit is likely to occur is next fall, as my husband may be facing surgery later in the year. We'll see.
(The older I get, the more patient I become. Which is odd, because I have less time left to me.)
So I continue to eat low on the food chain, and follow a mix of the South Beach and Mediterranean diets. I have not had a major stomach flare up in a while, and I have more energy (except when I lose an hour of sleep because of springing forward.)
Tomorrow I will write out my check for this year's CSA bounty. Because it's been a mild couple of weeks here in Wisconsin, I can now walk outdoors daily.
I love spring. I've been eating a lot of seafood lately and many salads.
And the kitchen beckons. Life is good.
11 comments:
Spring is a wonderful time for freshening up -- my own blog gets a small facelift next week, and more in April, so I know just how you feel. I love the look of your blog now; it really signals a return to the kitchen.
this is FAB ... makes me hungry
Thanks, Lydia, that means a lot to me. I am excited about your facelift, and I plan to spend more time in your pantry!
CF, your blog makes me wanna shop! And I did some of that earlier today - but I am not as creative as you are.
Your blog looks lovely! I need to go check out bloggers new templates. I signed up for our CSA a couple of weeks ago. Now, I just have to wait till the end of April when all the goodies start arriving.
Thanks, Pam.
We have a longer wait for our CSA boxes; but we should have herbs, garlic and maybe onions by Memorial Day.
Lots of good things on the list this year. I think it will be a better growing season.
Like the new look! Clean and fresh!
Our CSA doesn't start pick-ups until the 1st week of June but I can hardly stand the wait! Eating fresh is just so dang much easier in the growing months, eh?
I like the new look, and good to hear you're going to have more time for cooking too!
Mimi, Glad to hear you will have more time for cooking. The new look is great! Maybe I need to look into freshening up a bit. I promise not to copy you.
Thank you Cyn, Kalyn and Penny. Now what to make for supper?
I love your new look, Mimi. It's fresh and crisp and inviting. Aren't facelifts wonderful? I'm looking forward to seeing (and tasting) what comes out of your kitchen.
Happy Spring!
Thanks, Christine - I think you inspired me!
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