Some women don’t like shopping because they feel it’s a waste to buy clothes when they need to lose 5 or 10 pounds anyway. This is not me. (Not the part about losing 5 or 10 pounds. Hello, I write a food blog.) I don’t like shopping because I have no idea what I’m doing. There are so many options. You go to one department store and there are literally thousands of things to choose from. And then there’s the rest of the mall. How am I supposed to know what’s going to look good? When you shop on a budget and can only choose one thing out of tens of thousands, pressure is high to pick something awesome. That’s when I start to get a mini panic attack and think to myself “How many ounces of goat cheese could I buy with this money anyway? Do I really need these shoes or would I rather be eating a nice steak? Let’s head to the grocery store; there are no clashing colors and I never have to face the fact that my butt is nonexistent.” It’s not just clothes I have a hard time with. Now that I have 2 kids I am in the market for a double stroller. Do you KNOW how many double stroller options exist on this planet? Head explode. I try to do online research but after the 112th review (it’s flimsy, but fits great in the trunk. It’s very maneuverable, but weighs 60 pounds. Where is the One Stroller to Rule Them All?) I start reevaluating my decision to buy a double stroller anyway. I mean where do I go, really? The grocery store has carts, and the mall gives me panic attacks. I think from now on I’m just going to Bjorn up my infant and strap a leash to my toddler. Maybe all the bulk will help make my butt look bigger? As much as I’m sure you would love to keep talking about my butt, it’s time to move on to this pasta salad. My mother in law’s friend made this recipe up. I can say with confidence that it’s the best pasta salad I’ve ever had. It has different flavors than you would expect. The lemon and tarragon really make it unique. And how can you say no to a pasta salad with asparagus, chicken, and grapes in it? And no nuts? You can’t.
