Great Food Blogs to Follow

I stumbled across some food blogs during my intense bouts with morning sickness.

What? Does that seem strange to be reading about food while so nauseous you can't even enter the kitchen?

I know, I know, it even felt bizarre to me but I was so sick I was desperate for something, anything that sounded or looked good to eat. When I was pregnant with Dia, protein really helped and I've always read/heard that eating (even if just crackers) can actually help relieve morning sickness. After scanning a few posts from these yummy cooks, I ended with a peanut butter and jelly sandwich. Simple, yes, but I was finally able to keep down a meal. So I guess these girls have a special place in my heart.

Yes, I Want Cake is more than just a food blog. She is a recently retired teacher thanks to the birth of her first child. She stayed ridiculously active and in shape during her entire pregnancy and while she bakes a lot, it's always from scratch and she strives to eat high quality, nutrient-dense food (even if it does have wheat/dairy/sugar). She is going on a no sugar stint for the month of July, though! I'm actually pretty excited to see what she comes up with in the way of desserts in the next 30 days. I think most everyone can glean something from this one.

Clean Eating Chelsey probably shares closest with my own eating style. Lots of raw, always vegan, vegetable-filled, always gluten-/dairy-free goodness. She's also a runner, so she keeps up with her fitness regime all while eating cleanly. I've enjoyed her recipes and thoughts a lot these last few weeks. Plus, this girl has the best give-aways! And she does them a lot. I encourage everyone to include at least one all vegetarian meal a week. Chelsey is a great one to look to for something simple, healthy and vegetarian that everyone can enjoy.

Cait's Plate is one of those fun little blogs where I get to enjoy observing a young working woman in New York City. Clearly, we have nothing in common and her eating style is nothing like mine, but I still have a lot of fun following her adventures. I have a feeling a lot of you meat/dairy/gluten-eaters may benefit from her food creations.

Hoping you find yummy culinary inspiration for the weekend!