Make, Bake, Be Happy!

We all obviously eat to live, but how many people actually live to eat? I would classify those people who live to eat, “foodies.” These are people who not only love eating food, but enjoy trying new things, and experimenting with cooking themselves. I remember when I started this blog. It was my own place on the web to really grow as a person through food and cooking. I’ll admit though, the project went on the wayside. I was in a place where I wasn’t happy and struggling to find myself. I was trying to find MY purpose in life. The only thing that I could really think of that made me happy through that tough time was food. I would look forward to the weekends, because that was when I could go and try new places to eat at. It made me giddy, it made me excited. Looking back at that, I realize that being happy is important to me. It’s a great feeling to go to bed knowing that I had a great day, doing something that I enjoyed doing, and knowing that the next day was going to be just like that, and maybe even better!

I feel like I am at the beginning again, although I have a few posts before this one. I realize that I am truly a blogger trying to find my place in the blogosphere, and that is through food!

It’s been a couple months since my last update, and I’ve been a really bad blogger.    I’ve been busy with a lot.  For one, I got married on February 27, and we went to Hawaii on our honeymoon for one week!  Before that though, it’s just been busy planning and stressful of course, as weddings always are.  Anyway, I just wanted to update quickly and I’ll be back to blogging about food soon.  In Hawaii, I’ve never thought I’d be eating so much, since I wasn’t used to the idea (ie.  making sure I fit in my dress) and since the wedding was over, I figured, why not?

I did a lot of Yelp reviews while I was there, and should really make a habit of doing this more.   I’ll be posting my food adventures from Hawaii soon. 

I know I haven’t been around for a while, but the holidays are such a busy time.  I honestly have been so busy with work, holiday shopping, spending time with family and wedding stuff, I’ve been neglecting the blog!  2010 is only days away and honestly, I cannot believe how fast this year has gone by!

Next year is filled with excitement, as I am getting married at the end of February, and who knows what life will bring?  All I know is that this blog is here to stay, and I hope to post A LOT more next year.  I am also planning to get a new camera so I can also experiment with food photography!

Before I go, I just wanted to let you all know that I recently found this great tea that I think everyone should try.  It’s a holiday tea by Celestial Seasonings called Sugar Cookie Sleigh Ride.  It smells like a sugar cookie and is quite tasty!  I found it at Super Target, but you can also buy it online at Amazon.com.

Have a Happy (and Safe!) New Years!!  See you all on the other side!

Part of the name of my blog is “be happy” and I guess I don’t really focus on the happy part as much as I’d like to.  I have found a great love with baking and cooking, and it does make me happy.  I do think about the goals I have in life, and of course, it’s not easy to attain.  Things take time, and I really do hope and believe in time, things will fall into place, as it has in different aspects of my life.  In a few months, I’ll be married and hopefully soon after that, a family.  But there are other things I strive for.  Something that I’ll be happy doing, and look forward to doing at the end of each closing day.

I know this isn’t a food post, but sometimes you just need to reflect on other things, right?

I love blue tortilla chips, and I found out they’re actually healthier than the normal tortilla chips.  Blue corn is about 30 percent higher than regular corn in lysine, an essential amino acid that helps our bodies build protein.  The tortilla chips I bought are made of organic blue corn, no preservatives and artificial flavor.  It’s great with either guacamole or salsa.  It’s a great snack to eat while watching the many football games going on during Sunday football day. 

You can find Blue Tortilla chips pretty much at any grocery store.  Brands include Garden of Eatin’, Tostitos and even store brands like Publix Greenwise.