Change Is Good
So yeah about that title.. I am going to change things a bit with this blog. Now, don’t sweat, I’ll still post daily but it won’t be a “I ate this and that…” blog anymore. Not that I don’t love reading blogs like these, (I do!!!), I just think that focusing more on good meals and other health related stuff would fit better (for me). But I’ll probably sometimes also post about daily eats – I’ll just go with the flow and do what suits best.
Plus: I just changed the font size as well because seriously, who can stand Arial 12? 
I hope you guys are ok with this but if you now want to come after me with a butcher’s knife.. That’s ok too because most readers are from the States anyway. Ha! CATCH ME IF YOU CAN!
You know, maybe I’ll crawl back and bug you all with my daily eats again next week but this baby banana is still pretty young and I have to see what works best for me. Sorry if that’s a pain in the a**.
So, with that being said.. There’s going to be more ranting!
- Michael
- Jamie
- Lentils
- Yoga
- Planks
Now, the first two guys aren’t potential boyfriend candidates (I’m still happy with you, daaarling! ) but two of my favourite foodies.
Michael Pollan
Ok, it’s almost embarrassing to say but I haven’t read any of his books! *blush* I have had “In Defence of Food” at home for over a year but I’m terrible when it comes to reading.. I have at least 30 “must read!” books at home and I’m currently reading 3 at the same time. But I’ll definitely get to “In Defence of Food” as soon as possible. Despite the fact that I haven’t read his books I have read a ton about him online. When I checked my e-mails this morning I saw the newsletter of Epicurious and there’s a fabulous interview with Michael that you should all check out. Also: I saw on The Kind Life that Michael Pollan (and Alicia Silverstone) was (were) on Oprah yesterday. Did anyone watch it? I still need to find it online because, well, we don’t get Oprah over here. Duh.
Jamie Oliver
An other guy that I think is pretty amazing is Jamie Oliver. Mum and I used to watch his show all the time and I love how he made British schools serve healthier food and generally makes cooking fun and even cool. In the same Epicurious newsletter I saw Jamie’s Valentine’s Menu. I know the day is still weeks away but if you want to get some inspiration.. here’s some good stuff! 
Valentine’s Day isn’t very important to us but this year we’ll go snowshoeing and snowboarding on that weekend. (Only because that weekend fits us, not because of V-Day.)
Now.. On to food pics!
We had quite the discussion before/after yesterday’s swimming session. “I’m craving quinoa” – “I’d rather fancy corn” – “Alright so let’s make both” – “No if we cook together, then we should also eat the same stuff” – “But I don’t eat meat” – “Yeah but that’s not the same”.. And it went on an on. I was on Team quinoa by the way. We then settled for sweet potatoes that sadly went unpictured…
We had them with a side of broccoli, roasted tomatoes and lentil curry! Oh how I’ve missed my lentils! We made them a bit pseudo-Indian because we added a curry mix and some ground coriander.
And then we tried this little piece of magic:
Yoga
I’ve been working in this office for 2,5 years and always wanted to take my yoga mat to work and do a quick session on lunchtime. I never made it. Until yesterday. Hooray! It was so refreshing and fab, will do that a lot from now on!
Plank challenge…
…is going good now. 1:20 was hard but not as hard as expected. It’s all mental, me thinks. 1:25 awaits me today! Woooo!
Alright that’s all. For today. I have something super exciting to share but this post is already super text heavy so I’ll leave it for tomorrow.
Also: I didn’t forget about the missing Japan recaps!! I will post them this weekend.
No Q for today. Just let me know what you think of my blog change. Cheers!
Change is good!!! I’m excited to see your “new” blog
I have that Oprah episode on my dvr– I want to watch it soon. Honestly…this is like blasphemy in the blog world, but Michael Pollan gets on my nerves a little. I really liked The Omnivore’s Dilemna, but with In Defense of Food, I almost felt like he was a bit pompous.
Anywho. I still want to watch him on Oprah!
I like the new blogs changes! I certainly wouldn’t want to take a picture of everything I eat (eek that sounds terrible!). Stick to whatever is fun for you
I haven’t read Michael Pollan either. I know it’s weird since I’m into food politics and food security, but I feel like I’ve heard so much about it that the magic will be gone. One day I’ll probably pick up one of his books. I’m sure they’re great.
If you write about what you like then it will be good. Simple rule really. I’m sure your changes will be fabulous.
i wish i could get marshall to snowboard with me! i have made him go 3 times but he hates it. i like the idea of you blogging about whatever your little heart desires! mwah!
I think those are good changes to make! I read one of Pollan’s books and was not impressed. I know people love him though! I had not watched the episode yet, but heard you can see it here.