Goals for January (reading, watching, listening and kitchen stuff)

It's Dry January for us and I can report, so far so good :-) Okay, it's only nine days into the new year but I am pleased with how things are going. Besides the sobriety, here's what else is going on here.

Foodie goals for this year are, as always, to prepare healthier food and limit the sugar intake. We all go off the rail with healthy habits now and then so I'm not proclaiming I'll never eat sugar or takeaway. I just want to be more mindful this year and hope to stick to it.

Real food and moderation won't require deprivation. Dark chocolate is stocked here and will be enjoyed now and then :-) This ought not count as a recipe but - here is Ina Garten's simple Tomato, Mozzarella and Basil salad. I drizzled balsamic vinegar and olive oil on the tomatoes to add some taste. It really isn't tomato season here - it needed something.

Books, Movies and Music

I am participating this year with a nonfiction reading group and my first book is about Stonehenge. We've been fortunate enough to visit Stonehenge twice and it was amazing.

Next up is a medical memoir called Trauma. Also started a series new to us called 19-2 about a police department in Canada. We like it so far.

Doug recently bought some Eva Cassidy CDs and wow, what a voice. She has a tragic story, dying at 33 of cancer. Read about her HERE and if you have a chance, by all means look up her singing Fields of Gold. Her voice is amazing.

I am hoping to stay active and particpate with the online cooking and reading groups I've gotten to know over the past decade. We will see how well I stick to my intentions.

Hoping you all are safe, healthy and happy!

Sharing with

I Heart Cooking Club

Marg at The Intrepid Reader for Weekend Cooking

Deb at Kahakai Kitchen for Souper Sunday