My passion outside of cooking/baking, food photography, blogging, and school is reading. I love reading for fun and to learn. It sounds super corny, but reading lets me just take a break from life for a while and escape into a different world.
So I thought I would make a list of some of my favorite books. It pretty much goes without saying that I love the Harry Potter and Twilight series, so I’ll refrain from exclaiming their complete awesomeness. This list is in no particular order. I’m just writing as the books come to my mind.
1. The Uglies- This is the first book in a series about a dystopian society where at the age of 15 all citizens undergo plastic surgery to become beautiful. However, the surgery is not purely cosmetic. The story follows a brave young girl who challenges her society.
2. The Giver- I read this book a really long time ago, so the details are a little fuzzy. I should put it on my “to read again list.” Anyways, this is another dystopian society book in which at a certain age, everyone is assigned their future job. One boy finds out more about the inner-workings of this society, and…well you have to read the book to find out the rest!
3. Women, Food, and God- This book is just one of many by Geneen Roth. If you’ve ever struggled with disordered eating, compulsive eating, yo-yo dieting, or just any weird attitudes towards food you should read this book! This book is really what inspired my recovery.
4. Any book by Dan Brown
I just realized that I love almost every book I read, so listing my favorites would take me eternity. Instead, I’ll talk about taco roll ups. These are super easy to make. They’re a delicious cheap appetizer or perfect for a picnic lunch.
Taco Roll Ups
2 packs of soft tortilla shells
1 package cream cheese
1 tub sour cream
1 packet taco seasoning
Combine cream cheese, sour cream, and taco seasoning using a mixer until everything is incorporated. Spread this mixture onto a tortilla shell. Roll the shell and cut into thirds.
XOXO,
Jamie
I might want to try reading Women, Food and God. I am sort of on my way to recovery, but not quite there yet…. I could really do with an inspiration (though I don’t want to be dependent on other sources too much, but I also believe we all need some help sometimes).
The taco rolls look so simple yet yummy…I could easily pack that for lunch when I go to uni!! Really helpful recipe
Thanks!
Everyone has their own journey. Reading books like Women, Food, and God really helped me, but you should try whatever you think is right for you. I really hated therapy (partly because I couldn’t find a therapist I liked) but a lot of people really benefit from professional help. From my experience though, once you can fully commit to letting go of your ED, recovery is totally possible.
Thanks. I really do feel like my ED is still lingering around me, or more like, I’m lingering around my ED. I need to let it go, but I still sometimes find it difficult to. It’s like a love-hate relationship; like being on and off with a lover that I love but cannot stand. But I know, no excuses. Thank you so much for your advice!!
Jamie,
1. I love this blog.
2. I finished “Women, Food, and God” last week- ironic! I’ve read other Geneen Roth books as well. I love her! And I really admire and respect your attitudes toward food. Also, I really hate therapy, too…
Anyway, just felt the need to write that, hope your summer is going well!
Thanks Emily! I really appreciate your response and that you took time to read my blog! My summer has been great so far, and I hope yours is going well also!!
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