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.
I am a registered dietitian with the National Fisheries Institute, so fish is my nutrition forte. I earned my BA in Communication from Southwestern University, just outside of Austin, TX. During college, one of my very favorite evening outings was a leisurely trip to the grocery market. My passion for food was undeniable, so I combined both of my interests by earning my MS in Nutrition Communication from Tufts University in Boston, MA. As well as my Registered Dietitian (RD) credential through the University of Delaware.
Beyond reading scientific studies about docosahexaenoic acid and selenium, I love to entertain, travel, watch reality TV, grill outdoors, and go to spin class. I live in Kailua, HI on the island of Oahu where my husband serves as a US Marine Corps JAG.
People in Hawaii eat more fish and shellfish than average, but over 80 percent of typical Americans don't eat seafood at least twice per week. Doctors and dietitians like me say that's the goal, so BlogAboutSeafood is here to show you just what plenty of seafood looks like in an RD's real-life diet.
Photo by Marco Garcia
That food looks delicious! Stop it, you are making me hungry! Hehe. If you are still trying to make up your mind, look through caterers near you on http://www.gatheringguide.com/ec/caterers.html. That's where we found a great one. As for obesity in couples, yeah, I could see how that can happen. I have another idea though-- get a dog! Then you'll have to walk it!