Back to Basics

by Ali on May 31, 2011

I decided it’s time to put more effort into cooking.  I love to do it, but haven’t been in the “mood” to do it lately.  It’s a lot harder to eat no-so-good-for-you food when you have all of the ingredients for amazing, healthy meals in your house!  It’s also a lot easier to eat well come spring and summer when there’s a lot more produce to choose from.

These meals always taste better, usually don’t take long, and are far healthier.  Remind me of this next time I complain about cooking, will you?

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Mary May 31, 2011 at 11:48 pm

That salad looks so yummy! I’ve recently fallen in love with mixing greens and berries – simple but so delicious!

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Ali June 1, 2011 at 12:01 am

I started filling up my salads with mangoes, apples, and berries just for some sweetness (and to get the greens down), but 4 years later, I just love the way they taste! This salad was amazing!

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ashley @ ashley's adventures in alaska May 31, 2011 at 11:50 pm

I’m working on reminding myself of this right now too. Home cooked dinners with TONS of veggies are so much better than quick meals!

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Ali June 1, 2011 at 12:01 am

It’s hard some days, I know how that goes. Today I made mini meatloaf muffins, and tuna casserole to freeze, too. If it’s there, we’ll eat it. If it’s not…who knows!

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Misty May 31, 2011 at 11:55 pm

Are these photos your food creations? As a photographer, I can’t decide which I like more, the food or the pictures.

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Ali June 1, 2011 at 12:02 am

Thanks, Misty. Yup, that’s my picture.I’m slowly but surely learning how to take better pictures with my new camera. The food was as good as the picture makes it look, I swear!!

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Amy @ Conquering Self June 1, 2011 at 12:05 pm

I was going to say the same thing…you take amazing pictures!!!

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Kristi June 1, 2011 at 6:56 am

I want that whole plate! Everything looks fantastic.

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Mariah June 3, 2011 at 12:42 pm

Ali-
Oh my goodness your plate look amazing. I’m not a green eater but I might be willing to try that! I with you, when I put the effort in, food is amazing. I often wonder why I’m not willing to with such great results. Keep up the great work!

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