One Thing

It's late at night (about 1 a.m., actually).  I spent the evening cooking and then cleaning, and I drank 3 cups of coffee (after having an eggnog latte while meeting up with a new acquaintance/friend), so I'm a bit wired.  And it occurred to me that there if you only learn one thing this November on my blog while I discuss food I hope it is this:

You don't have to be perfect.

I mean this.  You don't even have to attempt perfection--- in fact I wouldn't recommend it....you'll fail and then be disappointed.  You don't always have to eat the right things.  You don't have to instantly jump into cooking extravagant meals (in fact, start small and build).  You don't have to know what a dragon fruit is (I sure didn't).  Nor do you have to even care what a dragon fruit is.  You don't have to be perfect.

I hope this month aids you in your journey to eating healthier, more homecooked meals.  I am, after all, a lifestyle blogger, and this is my lifestyle.  But give yourself a break and realize that no one on this planet is perfect, so beating yourself up for not achieving that is ridiculous.  

That being said, if there is something you want to learn (a fancy way to do grilled cheese perhaps, Kaira?) or a question you want to ask, feel free.  I want this month to be educational and freeing because *gasp* sometimes I cook from a box.  Just thought I'd share.  I'm not perfect either, and I don't even try these days.