Intro: Feeding a Family

Feeding a family a four is tough, no matter what you eat or who you are. Keeping it healthy is significantly tougher, particularly if you live vegetarian. It would be so easy to pop some toast on a plate, slather with some veggie or cheese topping and finish with a side of salad or some other carb-loaded dish. I've been there. In my twenties, filling my plate with carbs was not an issue. It all seemed to balance out with my mean metabolism and active lifestyle. Not so much after thirty.

Fat thighs and belly aside, I want to eat healthier, be healthier and live longer. Knowledge, wisdom and access to information on the internet (thank you!) has made me realize that keeping it green is the way to go. I have been a vegetarian for most of my life adding the occasional fish as I got older, but my husband is only a recent convert, as is the decision to keep our twin boys meat free.

So, cooking and feeding is a daily challenge here. I try to keep it fresh and informal. That means a large variety of prepared, homemade foods ready to warm up in both the fridge and freezer. I want to share my journey and tried and true recipes. Enjoy.