Oh Baby

Life has been different. I eat cookies in bed; I lost the will to work out (until recently); and sausage, egg and cheese McMuffins are sometimes all that can get me through the day. The life change can be filed under: pregnancy. It’s true; I have a growing belly, a growing baby, and a growing appetite.

Brian and I are very excited for the little one to arrive; we have been told that the stork will make his delivery on June 28th. The sex of the baby will remain unknown, boy or girl; we don’t care. As our friend Marta put it, “we are just hoping for a human.” And while we are at it (the whole surprise thing), our name ideas will be a secret too; we guarantee a loaded baby announcement.

There are so many diet restrictions I encounter as a pregnant lady and most of the no nos are things that I really love (wah wahhh). Obvious indulgences like wine, beer, and sushi (I almost ordered a drink called: “Safe Sex on the Beach” this weekend); but then there are the unexpected staples like lunch meat (see ya later Potbelly’s), brie, goat cheese, and feta (I work at a cheese market). I won’t say life is rough, because it’s not; I am just trying to be the best mama I can be. All while dealing with the nausea, that turned into high emotions (i.e. random crying), that I’m hoping turns into this supposed pregnancy “glow” soon.

I have not been cooking at home as much, but am starting to get my groove back. So, for the last three months it has been take-out and restaurant going. Here are a few highlights:

Pizza at Crust (Fire roasted pizzas that are airy and crispy at the same time...just the way pizza should be. And don't mind the over-promotion of the restaurant's low carbon foot print on their menu, that's great and all, but they should really just talk up the pies.)

Eight-Finger Cavatelli and Vodka Sauce at La Bella (Homemade cavatelli with a creamy spiked sauce proved to warm me up and satisfy my belly on NYE.)

Pad Thai at Bodhi (Sweet and simple pad thai done right. Add a little bit of their hot sauce and the dish hits every note.)

Salsa at New Rebozo (A good amount of heat combined with full flavored tomatoes and onions. Well done salsa goes a long way.)

Pot Roast Sandwich at The Depot (Pure comfort food, enough said.)


That's all I have today, so from our home to yours,
Happy New Year!