I know most of you don't know me very well yet (who am I kidding? I have three readers so far, and two of those are my cats), but I am obbbbsessed with food. I guess most of us are obsessed with food. When I was in high school, my best friend, whose mother was a hippie and only let her eat tofu and kale, came over the my house and went nuts over the Kraft singles slices in the fridge. She couldn't believe we had Kraft singles slices. She devoured at least 4 Kraft singles slices. Didn't even want crackers. Just tore off that plastic film like it was a christmas box filled with gold.
Anyhoos, I love all types of food, and will admit, that If I make grilled cheese, Kraft is the way to go, (I sense a sponsorship in my future, don't you???), but mostly, I love fresh, seasonal, local, organic treats that are grown with love. Cooking is a huge passion of mine and I love putting ingredients together with a pair of loving hands, for food prepared with love is a must in cooking. The amount of deliciousness in a meal is often directly related to how much love the chef handles the food with.
It's officially September 1st today, which means Fall is right around the corner and I can feel the itch to cook - and eat and eat and eat - creeping in.
What I love about Le Chien Fumant is that everything is local, fresh (they have a changing brunch menu to ensure that only the most seasonal foods be served), and did I mention delicious? Every single time I've gone there, when I put the ingredients in my mouth, I put my fists to my head, contort my face and screech "this is the most amazing thing I've ever tasted!", so I'm hoping for one of those type of brunch experiences this morning. Not too much to ask, right?
I just want to say I'm still getting a feel for this blog thing. I'm not completely sure who I am as a blogger yet, and I realize things may feel a little disjointed thus far. I'm aiming for an inspirational lifestyle blog, for sure, but not a fluffy, "isn't my life perfect????!" one. One that can tackle the personal and often difficult realities of life, but in a positive, creative, and hopefully inspiring way. This is a challenge for me, because as my father once told me I've never really been a "happy-prone" person. In some ways, it's true, but in other ways not. I've tended to be a "reality-prone" person who takes things a bit too seriously sometimes. So, that being said, sometimes I will post recipes or pictures of the winter coat on my wish list, but sometimes I will talk about the death of my brother, or my struggles with anxiety. I'm going to stay open to what wants to be told. My goal is to face reality and the truth authentically, with love, compassion, honesty and, yes, the most difficult of all for me: with happiness.
We are alive, right? What better thing is there?
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