Team Slender

My friend, Claire, has an unbelievable blog called The Slender Student.  It has hit big in the UT community and beyond, and I am fortunate enough to be part of her new guest blogging crew, "Team Slender!"  I'll be writing for her blog throughout the year with healthy recipes, restaurant reviews and exercise ideas. [But don't worry, chocaholics: I will be posting baking recipes from Martha Stewart's cookbook on here too.]

The Slender Student posted my introduction today [http://www.theslenderstudent.com/team-slender-cara/], which I have copied below.  Be sure to check out her blog today and every day!

http://www.theslenderstudent.com/team-slender-cara/

Any healthy recipe ideas for me to blog about on The Slender Student? Let me know!

Sweet Beginnings

When I was young, a family friend in Memphis, Leigh McLean, created a new nickname for me: caramel. For my "sweet disposition."

I’ve come to love the comparison of my name to the sweetness of caramel. First, the name fits because I have more than just a sweet tooth—ask anyone. I even have a preference for caramel over chocolate (your jaw is probably dropped!).

But on a deeper note, I enjoy looking at life’s experiences with an added touch of sweetness and appreciation. Whether it’s my obsession with Instagramming pictures of my three f’s (family, friends and food), trying new restaurants or finding creative outlets in my hectic life, I think adding the extra touch is simply worthwhile. That is caramelization if you will: seasoning and simmering an ingredient to achieve a sweeter taste.

So join me in making life a little sweeter. Let’s look at life caramelized.

P.S. Get to know me. Click here to read my story.

P.P.S. Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family!