Hmm...with Porridge. Yes, good old quaker oats, the boy-next-door of food. Ever since my break up with cheese and sugar five days ago, we've become re-acquainted again. You could say my body was on the rebound. I loved cheese and sugar, but they treated me badly, and left me with nothing but a spare tire. Just to think of all those years I was swayed by the charms of Mr. Brie and Mr. Callebaut. The attraction was instant. You could say I was lured by the way they presented themselves. The smell of Mr. chocolate was enough to make me go weak at the knees. Just goes to show how appearances are deceptive.
Mr. Porridge has taught me that simplicity is the key to life and that you don't need to spend a lot of money on fancy 'fad' foods to feel healthy. Every morning I fly down the stairs with a pep in my step, in anticipation of the feast ahead. Our little morning ritual has become sacred to me. I lift Mr. P from the cabinet and carefully mix one third of a precious cup, with a full cup of water. Into the saucepan it goes and in no time at all, it is bubbling up a merry little song.
Out comes my best china serving plate. Yeps, I decided why only use my china 3 times a year. It cost me enough and I may as well get some use out of it. Besides porridge tastes a lot better from it. I introduced Mr. P to blueberries one day but nah! he found blueberries too bitter. They just were incompatible. I think I'll introduce him to Ms. banana tomorrow, she's pretty sweet.
If you think the above is insane...let me tell you about the 'worst' and weirdest food ad. I saw on t.v. recently. A fellow was sitting on a couch chatting with his mother "Mother, I am going to get married" he said, with a glint in his eye. The mother beamed "Oh that is wonderful son. Who is the lucky girl?" "Bacon" he replied and with that he held up a piece of bacon to introduce her to mum. The next thing we see him getting married in church. When the priest says "You may now kiss the bride" he turns to lift the veil and beneath it is...wait for it - not a woman - but a big fat juicy burger and 3 slices of bacon on top of it. What has the world come to. Is it any wonder we're food obsessed!!
Chow Chow for now!
Tune in tomorrow to hear how '21 Days to a New You' is going...
Patricia xxx
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