Spring is Coming..

As spring is approaching I'm eagerly awaiting what it has in store for me. I'm starting to get truly excited about my book, Apron Strings. It is now at the design stage and is being carefully handled by a very lovely designer. For me to even think that somebody is working on my writing and my photography, to bring it together as a book, is a wonderful feeling. I have had no column deadlines for the  past week so I've been, yet again, reading through the recipes and text. I'm pretty happy with it and am very much looking forward to my loyal readers, my family and friends reading it and giving me their feedback. I have one final photograph to take for the book, which may turn out to be my front cover. I had many different photographs which I thought would work well as a cover pic, but the designer asked for one more option. So tomorrow morning I'm going to get my hair done, slap on plenty of rouge and hopefully get the perfect photo. My hubbie will be the resident photographer for the day and I'm also hoping to have the children involved in some way. With any bit of luck there will be some sunshine peeping through the kitchen window, which always helps to make any photo look better.

I love sharing some pictures on Instagram so if any of you are over that way do let me know. 


On another note, and rather surprising to myself, I am actually sticking to my new year's healthy eating plan. Apart from loosing a much needed 7lbs, I'm feeling so much better in myself. I have more energy and my dreaded headaches, of which I get every other day, have certainly been decreased. I'm simply cutting out junk and eating lots of fruit and vegetables, as well as juicing each day. My free-range, organic eggs are also, as ever, a staple part of my diet. The time of day where I still find myself in need of some treats is when the kids have settled for the night. I would love to hear any tips or recipes you may have for me that work well for the munchies.

8 Comments:

Siobhan said...

Really looking forward to your 'Apron Strings' Nessa. Exciting times ahead for you all.

Like you I'm trying to kick start a healthy new year so along with the hubby, small one and the two dogs we have started going for very (very) long walks in the local forest park on Sundays. Fresh air and exercise whilst having fun together.

Good luck with the front cover, I'm sure it will be perfect. :)

Peggy said...

Oh how excited you must be!! Very much looking forward to see it! When will it be out?

Nessa Robins said...

Thanks so much Siobhan. I'm not great for road walking but love to head out into a forest or up through the fields. It's also super for the kids as they also benefit from our health kicks! :)

Thanks Peggy. All going well it will be out for April.

Anna Bee said...

Evenings are my bad times too - need to get out of the kitchen and away from temptation. Trying to do something else pleasurable instead of succumbing to temptation.Interested to hear if there are other successful strategies

Nessa Robins said...

Thanks for commenting Anna.
It's nearly just habit for me. For years I've been snacking when the kids are gone to bed. If I'm hungry I will generally have a bowl of cereal but I still need that sugary hit! How people stick to not eating after 7 or 8, I will never understand. :)

From Beyond My Kitchen Window said...

I can't wait to see the book. All your delicious food and lovely photography, out there for everyone to enjoy! Congrats again. What I always do for the night munchies is I brush my teeth earlier than I normally do. That way I won't eat anything. Nothing tastes good to eat after you brush your teeth!!

Fiona's Japanese Cooking said...

Hi Nessa. I think we're all feeling the excited about your book release. I'm sure it'll be amazing judging by your blog. I have a very sweet tooth and also find I love something sweet with a cuppa when Scott's asleep. So I drink matcha (Japanese green tea) in the late evenings instead as you won't crave something sweet with it. It actually helps with sugar cravings and burns calories. Koyu Matcha sell a good quality matcha and you can buy it online from them. I have a post on my blog showing you how to make a cup of matcha. I have all my family and friends drinking it!!

Nessa Robins said...

That is a super idea about brushing teeth early. Will try it out tonight. :)

Thanks Fiona. I have never heard of matcha. It sounds fantastic. I'll have a look at that post & must try to pick it up somewhere. Thanks. :)