Don’t worry; I’m not getting Biblical on you(I’ll save that for a post called “Leviticus). But the truth is, I’ve been having some revelations about life recently. Some have been laughable, others not-so-much. What they leave me with is what feels like a life change, though really is nothing compared to 69 days trapped in a mine.
For one, 1/2 a large butternut squash is not a normal side serving. It just isn’t, but no one tells you these things. And trust me, if it’s cooked right I can easily overeat squash and vegetables.
I’m a worse dieter than Queen Latifah. Really, me and diets do not work. And it’s a bloody shame that my pants are a bit tight. I’m going to go with the button extender route instead.
Sauteeing your greens is the best way to eat them. How had I not cooked kale in coconut oil before? Try it. It’s anything but boring.
The weekend I was at home I became obsessed with Top Chef: Just Desserts. Top Chef Masters is no good, and even regular Top Chef is losing steam with me. But Just Desserts? Oh my; I almost want to buy it on itunes just because I can’t wait to catch it on hulu. All I can say is Team Yigit. Speaking of buying things on itunes…
It takes 12 times of watching a music video on youtube to break down and pay for it. OK, I’m cheap. But this was worth it. Don’t believe me? Watch it.
But really what I’ve learned about myself is who I am and who I want to be. I’m on one track in life, and looking to hop on another. And while I’m completely and utterly afraid of change, I’m ready to make the leap, because it has to happen sometime, right? So the next time you’re looking for me, just ask for The Wannabe Chef…
Will you be writing on both blogs, Evan? The new one looks great!
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Evan Thomas Reply:
October 17th, 2010 at 9:28 am
No, I’ll be shutting down this one around midnight and forwarding the domain.
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Oh wow – your starting another new look? I think it’s a good idea. Your site is great now, but the header and name is more “playful” like
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“On one track and looking to jump on another”…Good GOD – that is so me. It’s scary.
I would like to change my blog at some point I think but right now I’m too ‘conjumbled’ to even think about it or what it is I even want out of it really…we’ll see.
It seems like such a big under-taking though – or I’d definitely lose any readers I have LOL!
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top chef just dessets is fantastic. and addicting. however, i’m not the biggest fan of Gail– i find her to be kind of obnoxious.
also, stuck like glue is a great song. and addicting. shocker!
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Congrats on the new blog! I love the name.
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Culinary school in your future? I noticed the wannabe chef change just yesterday. I didn’t know you liked Paula Deen or even country music! I would have never guessed. I’m sure the new website will be just as fun!
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John would be proud of your revelations
I also have to sautee dark leafy greens, but in olive oil w/ garlic and some lemon juice squeezed on right before eating = to die for. And I also eat squash like it’s my biznazz!
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I am always changing my mind about what I want to do, so I totally understand. The new blog sounds like a great idea, congrats! Love the name too.
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Evan, there is NO shame in eating half a squash. In fact, I don’t think there is anything wrong with polishing off an entire squash over the course of one evening, either… But that’s just me
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LOVE the new name!! congrats!
I am going to have to get used to your twitter name being something other than EvanFMFF… it’s weird, but if I met you in person I’d think that in my mind… that’s EvanFMFF… it’s like part of your name…
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Evan Thomas Reply:
October 17th, 2010 at 3:11 pm
Honestly, that’s how more people knew me at the HLS to the point where that’s how I introduced myself
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Love the new blog look!
I love that Sugarland song and that’s the first time I’ve watched the video – hilarious! Jennifer Nettles kind of looks like Kristin Chenoweth in that video, lol.
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Congrats on the new website; it looks awesome! Now I’ll just have to add another bookmark!
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kale in coconut oil and since you are not afraid of garlic or onions, shallots, etc, sautee those in the oil first for 5mins, then add the kale, you’ll be in garlic breath heaven
New website?! NICE!! Omg I am sooo proud of you!!!!!!!!!!
I KNEW you were up to something lately. I could sense it. I thought you were busy with school, but I knew you had more going on. I knew there were some tricks up your sleeve….like a freakin new site….WOW!!! Congrats!
As for being on one track and taking a leap to get on another? That’s how I am, even if it’s scary in the moment, NOT doing it is just not an option, not possible
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Evan, your love for Sugarland makes me love you even more. And yay for the new domain!
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Haha, after seeing you talk about Stuck Like Glue on Twitter a few days ago, I bought it too:)
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Um, yes loving top chef desserts too! I mean chocolate is more exciting right…
Oooh, new bloggie, so excited to check it out tomorrow!
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I agree with you…I can eat just about any fall vegetable in it’s entirety. A cooked spaghetti squash doesn’t have a chance!
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anything cooked in coconut oil is great but i do agree…especially greens! sorry about the tight pants, just say you’re bursting with life these days
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