I had my latest session today – we are starting to approach the one-year mark. I really wish I didn’t have the “muffin months” – because I know how much farther I’d be today but at least we are there now and really kicking butt.
I find that since I’ve been eating healthy food, I sit and eat meals for a long longer period of time than eating a mcdonalds meal. It’s almost as if I enjoy taking time to look at the food and slowly consume it versus just woofing down the meal on a paper bag.
Last week I decided to buy new dishes and it’s been really enjoyable browsing tons of Internet sites to see what’s available. For reference, here are the dishes I was using — I purchased them when I arrived in Austin since I sold everything I owned before I moved from NYC… these dishes are basic Corelle dishes and while they are fine, they didn’t seem to get me jazzed up (note the amazing food stylist quality here!):
I wanted to get dishes that are modern/contemporary in design and also look good for taking food photos. I finally decided on a set from Crate & Barrel and headed over to the store here in town. Melissa helped me for about thirty minutes as we walked around the store checking out different items and ideas. The set that I liked online was also nice in the store but Melissa suggested that I check out two other sets they have – also square plates. I decided on the middle of the road plate in terms of “squareness” and “border thickness”. It’s called “Court” and I think it looks great. I want to add on some pieces in color – but I am not in a rush – maybe I can find something cool to add to the set on my travels.
I also added a set of these little bowls for sauce – I found them on Gina’s chicken nuggets recipe.
Tonight was my first dinner using the new setup and I swear it just made me feel better inside – not sure why – maybe it’s because I spent a few dollars on myself? I put the sauce in the little bowl and it seemed so much nicer to use than just plopping the sauce on the old plate next to the chicken. I can’t wait to try some new vegetable-based dishes and cook for friends and family.
Maybe the plate has some sort of energy that makes you feel good inside. Maybe it is just a plate and the good feeling really comes from finally taking care of myself. Frankly I don’t care which…I know I feel damn good.
Now the only thing left to do is find a dryer rack that holds these plates – so far I have tried two of them and neither hold the plate!
Here is a photo of the plates:
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