What's for Lunch???

I love it when people post recipie ideas on their blogs, so I thought I would do that same. It's fun to share food. I mean, who doesn't like to eat???
One of my missions for this new year is to eat better...healthier...WAY healthier. I want to learn about what food fuels my body and what foods to avoid. I've been doing a lot of research and am discovering patterns. Clear patterns of what to eat and what not to eat. I'm excited to change the way we eat. But I know it will be challenging, as we are surrounded by fast/processed food. It's everywhere. The good thing is that there are lots of healthy, whole food options that are becoming more widely available. And they are pretty darn yummy too:) As part of my journey, and so that I can look back and see the whole process, I've decided to document the changes we are making and what I am learning.

So what's for lunch? I made this pasta dish on Friday when my MIL was here and we needed a quick lunch.
Quinoa pasta with steamed swiss chard, diced tomatoes, garlic and white wine...and of course a bit of parmesean on top! Yum!
Today I spent a lot of time in the kitchen...trying a few new things. I made my own homemade mayo (trying to avoid the soy and GM - genetically modified- ingredients in all the store bought ones)...I used my mom's breadmaker to make a loaf of gluten-free bread...AND I even made my first-ever batch of granola that we'll eat with yogurt for breakfast. I like knowing what I'm eating. Figuring all of this out is a lot of work, but it is SO worth it.

Here's to lots of taste testing in the weeks and months ahead!