Feeling good about  new  foods  and recipes;  think I've  formed  some
 good  habits  to  help  me  continue!

Finding ways to cook veggies I'm less than enthusiastic about-have learned to disguise kale in smoothies, soups, snacks, and sauces.

The only way to avoid disposables at the dining hall is to bring your own lunch or to order a small salad. At least my salad box was compostable!

This was a great way to push myself to try new foods and cook more. Also found vegetarian meals that I would actually choose to eat as part of my everyday menu.

I got a care package from PGE with light bulbs and shower heads. I don't like the lights, but I do like the power saving effects. And the shower heads are great.

Did you know that there are discussion questions and other resources posted for each challenge category? Go to your dashboard to check it out.

went to the WV pie company for some frozen fruit and a pie (of course.)

Trying  new recipe  with squash  and  fennel from  EZ .Orchard

http://lemonsandanchovies.com/2012/10/red-rice-with-roasted-squash-fennel-and-beets/#.URuib1qfG3A

Got a bag  of  garden produce from a colleague-salad , tomtoes, , basil  and more. Local  at its best.

The pledge to not use any disposables gets tricky when going to other events. I find carrying around a cup, spork and a napking easy enough, but avoiding boxed lunches and plates at events, birthday parties and the like are tricky. The weekend was full of birthday parties.