Why does the only picture we took on our trip to Indianapolis last week have to make my head look like a bowling ball?

I guess pictures don’t lie, so go see the other beautiful people this Self Portrait Sunday.

I don’t think a dinner at Popolano’s with Mike’s family that included appetizers and desert is helping anyone reach their weight loss goals. I did have water to drink and ordered steamed broccoli for my side instead of a twice baked potato! Baby steps.

When my sister and I were little, we were part of a local winter fashion show, and I think our careers would have taken off if we hadn’t sat at the end of the runway, eating cookies, with our knees apart so everyone could see up our fancy dresses.

If you have a child with a little more couth, and a lot more talent, than my sister and I, Gonnabe is your connection to the entertainment industry. It’s a database of opportunities for young dancers, singers, actors and models that can help them build their portfolio and work with the professionals they need to gain poise and experience. Job postings, casting calls, and photo shoots are all part of the Gonnabe experience, along with the ability to upload headshots, video and audio to showcase talents.

Gonnabe‘s years of experience and professional talent directors offer your budding young star a place to network and learn the industry without the pressures of a talent agency or placement service.

My memory is failing me, and I forgot to post that Suze Orman had her new book Women & Money available for download on Oprah.com…until 7 pm yesterday.

No worries, because I downloaded it, and if you would like the PDF, just click here!

You’re welcome.

Tie on your apron, because it’s time for Four Foods on Friday, and this edition is quite chefy!

1. Name one cookbook, cooking website or food blog that you frequently use.

I wouldn’t say I use Smitten Kitchen often, but I refer to it. The recipes usually too involved for my liking, but I enjoy the layout and photography.

2. Do you watch any cooking shows on tv? Which ones?

Top Chef, Hell’s Kitchen, Good Eats, Paul’s Home Cooking, Semi-Homemade, Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, Unwrapped.

3. Are you in a cooking rut? Name a food or dish that you’d like to find a recipe for.

I’d love some recipes to get Mike to eat more fish and seafood! My goal was to replace two meals a week with fish, but I can’t find anything that he’ll actually eat.

4. Share a recipe created by somebody else that you haven’t tried but would like to.

One of the many recipes the Chef I work with developed that has gotten rave reviews.

Peppermint Pesto Chicken Kabobs

Kabobs

• 6 wooden skewers
• 3 pounds chicken breasts, cubed
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/8 teaspoon pepper

Pesto

• 1 cup basil leaves
• 2 tablespoons toasted pine nuts
• 2 small roasted garlic cloves
• 1/3 cup light olive oil
• 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan
• 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract

Preheat oven to 375. Coat pan with non-stick spray. Skewer chicken and place in pan. Brush with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Cook for 20 minutes, turning halfway.

Prepare ice water in medium bowl. Boil three cups water in saucepan. Place basil leaves in boiling water for 10 seconds, remove, and place in ice water for 5 seconds. Remove from ice water and squeeze out excess water. Place basil in food processor with remaining ingredients and process until well blended.

Serve skewers with pesto on the side.