Encouragement

I want to thank all of you who read this blog, and for the admiration you've given me while on this endeavor. You have all given me the encouragement I need to help fight my cravings on those "bad days," and you are helping realize that I may be making some sort of difference (even if a very small one). I am helping you all to think further about the food that goes into your mouth, and that means a lot.

I also want to thank my husband, the "meatatarian" who has been so supportive and encouraging, (and who has liked some of my vegetarian meals better than I have).

Today I had a couple of get-togethers with friends so I ate a lot of food. I enjoyed some hummus and pita, cucumber salad, strawberries, cantaloupe, and a Niçoise Salad that I may for lunch. It was delicious! It was another Ellie Krieger recipe, and here it is if you would like to try it: Chopped Niçoise Salad

Tonight for dinner, I made another recipe from my Betty Crocker cookbook. I made Gorgonzola Fettucini with Walnuts. It was pretty good, but it was very rich in flavor. A small amount filled me up. I filled up my plate but only ate about half of it. I think this would be served better as a side dish instead of a main course.

To make up for the meat I've been missing I think I will try to start using meat substitutes. For example, I'll try some tofu, veggie burgers, etc. For the time being, perhaps that will satiate my hunger for MEAT!