New Year's Tradition

Over the past few years it has become my New Year's tradition to recalibrate my nutritional priorities after losing touch with them over the holidays. Not to mention, being pregnant has not helped much. I was so sick during my first trimester that cooking seemed like a dreadful task. So, I resorted to greasy fast food and anything that was fast and convenient. Shameful, I know.
But, the new year is here and I am in the second trimester, the party trimester, and nesting like crazy. I start school tomorrow for the first time in 1o years. As well, we have a second baby to prepare for. She will be in here in May!
Last night I sauteed fish from Central Market (the absolute best place along with Whole Foods to buy meat and fish in Austin). Central Market is hands down the best place for produce as well. I cannot remember the type of fish we cooked, but it was a cross between a tuna and a swordfish in texture and taste. It had the most beautiful maroon color to the flesh. I created a lemon, rosemary and garlic sauce to pour over the fish and steamed broccoli. Then, I made potato cakes with hashed new potatoes, onion, basil, oregano, chopped sun dried tomatoes, and shredded Parmesan. They were super delicious! For desert I made raw fruit tortes with a cacao sauce. The tortes were made of dates, almonds and macademia nuts with cacao powder. The filling was strawberries and blueberries and the topping was a yummy cacao sauce made from agave nectar, cacao powder and coconut oil. As you can see, the berries were a little tart. I know the meal was not vegan, but it was wholesome and full of goodies. I am so happy to be home from all of the holiday fuss and be in my own kitchen, cooking my own meals!
Tomorrow Tommy begins school as well. I found an adorable learning center and I cannot wait for him to be around other children. The teachers seem great and I am hoping Tommy will be kept stimulated through out his day. Since closing my massage business last November, I have for the most part, been a stay at home mom. We traveled to Dallas to spend the month of December with family, but mostly it has just been the two of us at home together all day. I think Tommy is completely bored with me and ready for something new. He is an itchy scratchy kind of kid (like his mama) and he likes to be on the go! Spending most of his day with other children is exactly what he needs! Tommy loves other children and is going to make a great big brother!