Epic Fail...but not really

Ok, I admit, I failed again. You know how I was so gung-ho about this new diet I was going to be on? Well, Sunday was day one for me. Halfway into my first bowl of cabbage soup, I decided this diet wasn't for me. It's not that the soup was bad. My mom made it. She is an amazing cook, as I mentioned before. It's just that I couldn't picture myself eating cabbage soup and fruits all week. And bananas? I detest them. Day three (or four) is bananas and skim milk. That's what prompted Veronica to make the bet with me. So me, being full of integrity as I am, I told Veronica I had decided to change my diet plans. It's not about the next new fad, I need a lifestyle change. I owe her breakfast for the rest of this week -_- my wallet is crying right now.


***I had this post finished...and stupid blogger didn't save it!!! I'm pissed!***


Muahahaha! She hasn't mentioned coffee this morning! (I started this post yesterday...) But...she gets email notifications when I post anything...but that doesn't mean she reads them all the time. *fingerscrossed* Anywho, losing the bet has taught me a lesson in sticktoitiveness...which is totally a word.


This recipe was done by Ina Garten aka Barefoot Contessa. It's oven fried chicken! So...guilt-free? Yes please!

So the most intruiging one I saw on that episode was skinless fried chicken. The guy describing it was that one really mean yet handsome guy from the show "Chopped" and he was saying how amazing it was because it was moist, the crunch from the coating was amazing, and you didn't even miss the skin. If you've seen that show (not chopped, the other one) you know other people (other chefs, well known foodies, people from food network) comment on what whoever is describing. There were these two other chefs and they were talking about how skinless fried chicken can't even be considered real fried chicken. It was pretty funny. Their minds were blown. So they show the chef that makes this chicken and the chicken, looks fantastic! BUT they won't show how the chicken is made! Maybe, just maybe, it's oven fried? I would totally hunt that restaurant down.

So I've been coming up with recipes in my head. I've recently rediscovered this amazing stuff

Greek yogurt! It's creamy and delicious and um...FAT FREE! Dear greek yogurt, I have so many plans for you. Me and you are going to be best friends. Love always, D.

So, picture this. Oven fried chicken with creamy pesto smashed potatoes and spicy succatash. I'm making myself hungry just thinking about it. And you won't have to picture it for long, because I'll have a picture for you soon. How about creamy pesto pasta with turkey bacon, peas and sundried tomato? "why's your pasta so creamy and yet so low in fat? what's your secret?" "I'd tell ya, but then I'd have to kill ya".

I guess I forgot to mention my deep love of pesto

Mmmm....Pesto. I admit, when I heard about it first, I was hesitant to try it. Herbs, oil, nuts, and cheese? On pasta? But when I tried it, I was hooked! (PS, you may have noticed a trend by now. I steal pictures from google images. I don't have some amazing camera to showcase ingredients, people, places and things. And I don't mean to infringe upon anyone's rights. I am a visual person. When I read stuff, I like to envision it. And blogs are just funner with pictures. So if I've stolen your picture in the past, it's a compliment. I'm not passing it off as my own, just showcasing how amazing you are at capturing things I write about.)


Basically, I love food. How can I not, It's delicious...unless it's not. So, I guess cooking will somehow broaden my horizons? Even though it's easier having someone else cook for me (restaurants) it's getting a little expensive....and we're in a recession. Time to get acquainted with my kitchen...well technically re-acquainted.