Who Am I?

I have a new obsession, and it’s a healthy one to boot. I’m just crazy about fruits and vegetables. I can’t get enough of them. I have grown particularly fond of green beans lately. The fresh or frozen variety are best. I use the microwave or stovetop to heat them up, remove the dish or pan from the heat while the beans are still crunchy, melt some no-fat butter substitute on top, sprinkle in a little salt, and I am good to go. I’m still in a deep and meaningful relationship with the Yukon Gold potato, too. Who can resist? [sigh!] And as for the other veggies like corn, carrots, broccoli, cauliflower, peas, snap peas, cucumbers, peppers, etc.--we’re bonding as well. It’s a beautiful thing--a girl’s love affair with produce.

When it comes to fruit, I don’t think there is a fruit I don’t enjoy these days. Grapes are still a strong favorite of mine, but the citrusy-goodness of the orange is making it’s way up the charts as well. I adore grape tomatoes for a snack just about every day. Tomatoes are part of the fruit family, right? And in a startling twist, I’m even starting to like cantaloupe and honeydew. I’ve never been a fan of these mild melon varieties, but I’m starting to appreciate them now, especially in combination with other fruits. Kinda shocking, isn’t it?

Today for the second time this week, I ordered the vegetable platter while eating out. Yep, you heard me right. I chose to order vegetables ONLY. WOW! OK, I know how this sounds. Who am I and what did I do with the breaded and deep-fried version of myself? I get it. It’s hard to swallow (no pun intended). This is a pretty big change. Truly, I know that this doesn’t sound like the Mel or Melanie you all know, but it really is. Honest. I’m just a girl continuing to transition into a healthier version of her self. See, it’s a good thing.