Ok, first things first: I am thinking about changing my blog title to what my post title says..."Messy Kitchen...Clean Livin'. I think because it sums up many different aspects of my life right now. For right now, my kitchen is a complete mess. It has been at least once every day for the past, ummm, who knows how long. BUT! There's a reason (and I feel it's a good one) for this: I'm cooking my meals as clean as I can get right now. That's a lot of bunch wholeheckuvalotta cooking. I'm running out of fridge and freezer space, it's THAT much.
I've been going to organic grocers, homegrown markets, researching cleaning living like I'm obsessed. Wait, I think I've hit that target. I am becoming passionate about what I put into my body and how it works for me. All types of fresh stuff like: broccoli, spinach, asparagus, kale, arugula, zucchini, spaghetti squash, acorn squash, celery, mushrooms,
NOT EVEN A SMIDGE DIRTY?? Uh, yeah I can't claim that I am totally clean at eating. Taking into consideration that the mouth that randomly spits out expletives from time to time AND the occasional....ok, weekly partaking of beer margaritas and M&Ms) I am always striving for good wholesome, healthy, food-that-gives-back-positive results. I'm not perfect but I work at being good. Those that know me know that the task of being "good" is a tall order but hit the next day trying.
Back to the organic, real-earth foods: I work with people whom I had no idea were into the same type of interests as far as what you eat and where it comes from (I hate ending a sentence with a preposition but I'm doing it, aren't I?). Anyway, I have a co-worker who raises chickens and now just acquired a buncha quail. I have another one who makes the BEST homemade greek yogurt and gives me tips on where to buy the best food. There's another co-worker who researches herbs and spices and what works for what ailment. It's a secret community that I had no idea existed. It's not really a community yet, but I have a feeling I'm gonna be rounding up these troupes to start our own little co-op. I'm super excited. When I start my garden, all hellz gonna break loose because the fun is JUST beginning!
So get ready people. Times they are a changing and so am I (the eating part). I'll still be the same sarcastic mean brat that you've grown to love but just healthier. Yay me!
