Happy Thursday. It’s time for our weekly randomness link-up post. So, let’s get into it. On my mind today:
*This study on champagne consumption and memory. Tasty alcoholic beverages as a vehicle for memory-preserving phenolic compounds? Yes, please. Of course, moderation matters. To reap the benefits without the headache (literally and figuratively speaking), researchers encourage one to two glasses a week.
*I bought a red lipstick from the Covergirl Star Wars line. I had to. It’s everything I’d hoped for and more.
*I have eaten so much salmon (smoked, baked, seared…) in the past week that I need a break to cleanse my palate. Watch, though—next week I’ll be back to craving salmon again. After a short smoothie jag, I enjoyed some pumpkin cranberry this week, which was great for those dreary mornings. 
*I’m so clumsy in the kitchen (especially with heat), my dermatologist wrote me a prescription for Silvadene cream to have on hand for those pesky burns. 
*Good news about children’s cereal.
*I kind of hate the phrase “clean eating.” It kind of makes me want to crawl into a hole and curl up in the fetal position until the monsters go away. I’m all for healthful, minimally processed food, but I don’t like labels, and I don’t like the food-shaming side to “clean” eating. This Real Mom Nutrition post made me happy to see I’m not the only one who has trouble with the term.
Are you clumsy in the kitchen? What are your first-aid must-haves? Are you a Star Wars fan?
This post has been part of another Running with Spoons Thinking Out Loud link party, where randomness is the name of the game. Thanks to Amanda for hosting.
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YES to “clean eating” being one of the worst terms there is. I hate how it puts moral values on foods, and makes people feel guilt in a realm where guilt doesn’t belong. You ate a handful of candy — you didn’t kill someone.
Haha seriously!
“clean eating.” Yeah, I’m not a huge fan of the phrase either, because it makes anything sugary or salty seem off limits. I always try to remind myself that God did make everything good and that it’s good to eat everything in moderation. 🙂
Totally agree. I feel like putting anything off-limits is a slippery slope when it comes to food.
I am so clumsy! Not just in the kitchen, but all the time! However, I did have a big mishap with the cheese grater one day…I cut my finger REALLY badly. Now I have a nice big knot on my knuckle and even though that was a few months ago, if I hit it against something today it hurts so bad!
OH my gosh—I have totally done that too! Hope your knuckle starts feeling better soon : )
Oooh! Cranberry PB oatmeal? That sounds amazing!!
It’s one of my favorites. Here’s the recipe: http://jessicacordingnutrition-mig.mystagingwebsite.com/Wordpress/2013/11/12/creamy-pumpkin-cranberry-oatmeal/
I’ve been looking for the Star Wars makeup everywhere! I’m glad you love yours!
I totally went on Amazon and managed to find, like, one under $15—I’m that much of a nerd.