Fine Dining with my Toddler on Vacation

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I have been very fortunate to have been taken on a family vacation every winter over Christmas break. Whether we have gone on a cruise, traveled to a destination, or visited an exotic island, my family has experienced the perfect beaches, unbelievable views, historic landmarks, and, of course, exceptional food.  I was raised in a typical, Jewish household. Food was the focus of our lives; menus were planned weeks in advance, reservations were made months prior, and we discussed what and where we would be eating our next meals before the day even started. Normal? For us, it has been. We were accustomed to sitting aroundRead More →

A Lunch in the Life of an Anorexic

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The waitress slowly approached our table to take our lunch orders. Thankfully, she started at the opposite side of the table. This gave me more time to study the menu, see that out of all the items listed, I would only eat two things, and then begin to daydream about the person I once was; one who ate french fries, chicken finger pitas, and even soup. The mere thought of consuming fried foods caused me to envision a girl who would go from skinny to fat in about three seconds, while the sodium content in soup created a picture of a pregnant teenager, appearing unhealthily bloated from waterRead More →