I have been following you for some time, but I just all the way back to the end and read all of your blog. You are amazing! I am not a parent, but I grew concerned about nutrition, additives and the environmental impact we have through our food as a babysitter in high school. I loved the kids I looked after dearly (still do, actually) but their mother was a firm believer in the “eating different meals” school of thought, and they almost never ate any vegetables or fruits- only things like mac and cheese, chicken nuggets, and canned soups. I babysat for her several times a week and sometimes just visited, so I knew this was a regular thing for them, and not just a babysitter-present problem. Even trying to get them to eat “easy” fruits and vegs- like carrots and strawberries- was a hassle. I hold nothing against their mom and she is a wonderful person, but it made me seriously question my own eating habits. I became a vegetarian about a year ago, and it was one of the best decisions I ever made. I have nothing against meat if raised in a relatively environmentally sound way, but as a college student I have limited resources and I don’t want to support factory farming. I try to eat organic as often as possible as well. I swear I can feel the difference, and I feel much healthier. I will totally be snagging some of your meatless recipes or modifying other ones, and you seem to have a way with vegetables! Thanks for your great blog!