At this point in time

 I could throw up here a few recipes that you wouldn't want to make. But I'm not going to.

As I leaf through some of the books I've come across and see some of the ingredients and pictures, I really start to second guess what it is I have committed myself to. We're not ready for sea vegetables.

Right now I am focusing on taking the food and meals and snacks that we eat on a regular basis and either making them myself instead of buying it, or giving the recipes I already make a facelift.  But who knew how many yucky cookie recipes are out there?  And who knew how discriminatory my 5 year old's palette is (I should have!)?

Along the way I am trying to add in more grains, and I have been putting out a lot more vegetable options at our family meals.

I have a running list of things I am trying to do differently.  And I didn't anticipate how much trial and error might be involved in that process.  I just want something to be nutritious and taste pretty decent too. I know that's not impossible but I have to find what works for us. 

I did successfully make bread this week, with the help of my friend.  I am getting closer to decent granola and cookies. Waiting impatiently in the wings are: graham crackers and yogurt. I've got the recipes lined up and ready to go, just have to fit them in. I have been really enjoying my afternoons in the kitchen and it will be even better when I am making things that I know will taste good!

Since this post contained nothing of relative value, I will end with a consolation prize.

One of my favorite lunches for years has been variations on the following.  It is quick, easy, tastes good, and is fairly good for you too. These are only rough measurements, just go with your preference-more or less of whatever you like. Sometimes I make a bunch and leave it in the fridge to eat for a few days (though I omit the avocado because I don't like how it turns brown and mushy over time). And if I am eating it from the fridge I do heat it in the microwave first to take the chill off.

In a bowl combine:
1-2 chopped tomatoes
1/4 cup chopped onion
1/2 -3/4 can beans (I usually use black or garbanzo)
avocado
sprinkle of salt
squeeze of lemon juice

Then I cook a tortilla, sprinkle it with cheese, add in the veggies, wrap it up, and enjoy!