I've said this before: I used to be a big fan of Cooking Light magazine. I used to bring my copy to work and on my lunch break, I'd circle and star recipes that I was interested in making. And I'd actually make some of them. Then, as time went on, the love affair went stale. Ingredient lists got really long, with expensive things that I would never use again. I became disenchanted, and declined when it came time to renew. However, I've held on to my Annual compilations from 2001, 2002 and 2004, and I've cooked the hell out of 'em!
I got a wake-up call at the doctor this year after my second pregnancy. I started blood pressure meds and upon getting the prescription filled, I promised myself that I'd start taking better care of myself. One of those ways is to eat better. Two things I'm doing to achieve that: not eat from stress or boredom, and cook healthier meals. The not-eating-unless-I'm-hungry thing is a bit tricky sometimes but it seems to be getting replaced by a new habit: knitting! Nothing soothes a stressful mind than banging out a few rows on your latest creation. (and I've got the pictures on my Ravelry account to prove it!) Then, I was flipping through a Cooking Light mag at a checkout and discovered something: the food in the magazine is looking good! So I took a chance and resubscribed. I got my first issue a few weeks ago and I've only made one recipe so far. But the pen is back, with circles and stars intact. :)
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