iBeth

Best Frozen Meal Ever

I'm definitely  not the first to say so, but the new Kashi Black Bean Mango frozen entree is fantastic!  Eight grams of protein, seven grams of fiber, vegan, and delicious to boot.  I normally pack a lunch, but for those days when packing a lunch is too tough, I plan to have more of these in the freezer.  They are somewhat pricey, but cheaper than eating out.  Thanks to CSPI's Nutrition Action Healthletter for the tip.

Young In Name Only

Once, I was one of those young-looking faculty who could be (and sometimes was) taken for a student.  Overall, it wasn't a big deal, though I did occasionally fret about the triple-whammy of young, female, and short.

Those days are officially over.  I am still female and short, but the other day, a colleague complimented my haircut by saying, "The shorter length makes you look much younger." 

Oh well.  As Dave Barry put it, "You can only be young once. But you can always be immature." 

Grilled Cheese for Girls

In need of a quickie dinner last night, I made some grilled cheese.  I normally try to cook healthier fare, so the family was pleasantly surprised to get a buttery, crunchy, gooey warm sandwich for dinner.  Discriminating Amelia was particularly happy.  "I love grill cheese!" she said.  "This is yummy!"

And then after a moment, "You know what, mommy?  Sometime you should make boy cheese!"