the whole plate began in the summer of 2009 as an exploration of real, whole, good food. In the blog’s first year, I used this space to think about food: its place in our society, its effect on our minds and our bodies, its use in home-cooked meals and restaurant outings.
Below are highlights of a year’s worth of whole plate posts. They are posts that I particularly enjoyed writing, memories I enjoyed making, and food that tasted especially delicious. [Of course, you can also peruse the archives as well!]
food philosophizing
- a female thing. [being a woman, loving food.]
- a few truths from a half bowl of oats. [staying true to our own individual needs.]
- catcalls and cupcakes. [good health is a choice.]
- category-free. [i'll never give the way i eat a label.]
- cinnamon bun exploring. [experiencing unhealthy habits before reaching the healthy ones.]
- eating to live. [basically, my food philosophy.]
- living in the real world. [the importance of flexibility.]
- the health nut and the foodie. [loving good health and loving good food.]
thoughts on exercise
- active enjoyment. [being active for the joy of movement.]
- channeling the yogini. [becoming a yoga person.]
- fuel. [eating to exercise.]
- take a walk. [the beauty of simple walking.]
- taking it easy. [the importance of rest.]
- vanity on the mat. [exercise and vanity.]
musings on body image
- beautiful. [a moment from my time as a fashion assistant.]
- it’s about what you don’t see. [health is not reflected in the mirror.]
- matters of size. [moving beyond the numbers.]
- one body. [eat healthy for health, not appearance.]
- the things you learn from an old pair of jeans. [getting past self-criticism.]
- thrifting for one and for all. [fashion at any size.]
fun moments in the kitchen
staying balanced series: staying balanced was a series written during the 2009 holiday season. it was meant to inspire a sense of calm during one of the most stressful times of the year.
