Not winning it in the kitchen lately

So finally our big event is over.  We have other big events coming up but nothing like our event last week.  Basically that combined with chronic back pain equals me being a total loser in the kitchen.  No energy to grocery shop or even be slightly creative....and yet I have no problem buying new clothes and shoes. 

I have a problem.  I need to curb the apparel shopping and step it up in the kitchen once again.

Well...lets hope I'm turning a corner.  Went to the back surgeon and the back does seem to be responding to anti inflammatory medication.  That's a plus...downside is that eventually I will likely need back surgery.  I started yoga again last night and again today.  Hopefully strengthening my muscles will help.

Going gluten free has really thrown me for a loop.  I can get by but it makes meal planning even more challenging than before.  I think I have to start eating meat again which is ok I think.  I've been eating a lot of kale salads that really aren't too exciting to post on this blog.  I think it may be time to give this one up.

Looking forward to more European travel this summer.  Oxford, UK and Germany and of course the old homestead of the Pacific Northwest.  It's a cold and damp place but there is where my family is so that is where my heart is.