Yesterday my lunch consisted of fourteen hors
d’oeuvres. Then four pieces of cake for
dessert. I didn’t eat it all, of course,
but took at least a couple bites of everything because I had some decisions to
make. I was at a tasting for my wedding
food. Pictured are the winning picks in
the passed hors d’oeuvres category…

-brie and apple-smoked bacon Panini (1/3 will be bacon-less)

-sugar cane grilled shrimp

-paper chicken (chicken breast wrapped in phyllo pastry)

-carrot and parsnip pancakes with ginger-apple chutney

So we’ll have a pork/cheese, chicken, vegetarian, and seafood
option – should please the crowd. And
that’s only the starters. In addition,
we’re having four food stations and cake; An indulgence for sure, but hopefully
not a sign of things to come…

This month last year, research
came out showing that married couples engage in obesity-promoting behavior
(i.e., watching TV and not exercising) more than singles. The good news is that spousal influence can
also work to your advantage. Between Lloyd’s military career and my nutrition knowledge, hopefully we’ll keep eachother in check.