Introductions

So, it's definitely a struggle trying to balance work, health, and a life, right?  I know I have to make a concerted effort in order to keep up with everything.  I would say though, that within the last few months, the most rewarding thing for many reasons has been that I have been attempting to make many of my meals and eat at home or take meals from home.

The results?  Well, eating foods that I actually have made has resulted in weight loss, feeling better, more energetic, and I make a conscientious choice of the ingredients I use.  It has been great in terms of how I feel, but it has not been so wonderful in terms of the time I spend.  My mission has been to continue to make delicious foods, but to come up with recipes and foods that do not take too much time to make from start to finish (including prep time and cleaning!).  So, I'm happy to share that with anyone who is interested. 
Many know me professionally.  But who am I personally?  I am someone who enjoys all things food.  I am consistent in watching the Food Network, shows like Top Chef, Iron Chef, and cooking challenges.  I enjoy taking that to the kitchen and testing and honing my own skills.  Cooking is such a joy and a creative outlet, but making the time to actually cook regularly is the challenge. 

My most recent enjoyable culinary experience was taking the Top Chef Cruise April 11-15.  There were great cooking demos, top chefs and judges on the cruise, amazing food to taste, etc.  It was truly a culinary experience that I will never forget. 

So, my point in getting started here was to try new things, share my recipes with everyone, and hopefully encourage myself, as well as others who read, to eat and live healthier. 

I'll leave the intros with some pictures from the Top Chef Cruise...=)