In the past few years I feel like food has become a pretty big deal in my life.  In that I think about it more, talk about it more, generally appreciate it more.  I've been an on-and-off vegetarian since 7th grade--my latest streak beginning about two years ago.  That said, I'm not an animal rights activist.  I take no issue with people who eat meat.  I just personally don't enjoy the taste and feel that I am healthier without it.

Food is particularly important when you move to a foreign environment.  Have I mentioned I'm in a foreign environment?  I am currently studying at a university in London for the autumn semester.  But even during my first summer alone in Los Angeles, food was... challenging.  No meal plan or dining hall for me to pick and choose from.

Going to a grocery store in another country is so exciting for me.  I get worked up over different packaging.  The bread is from a local bakery--about a 20 minute walk from where I live.  I'd munch on it with cheese and tomato throughout the week.  The Strawberry Bonbons I purchased because they reminded me of Haribo candy that I became obsessed with a couple summers ago in France.  These were a bit of a letdown.  Far too hard and then so sticky chewy that I feared I may lose some teeth during the consumption process.  Once was enough.

I have been a repeat offender with Percy Pigs.  They were first suggested to me by my friend Kayley, and even though I'm not so serious a vegetarian as to swear off gelatin, I've only had the vegetarian variety of these.  Needless to say, I've been known to scarf down a pack in under 36 hours.

What are some of the things you've been noming on lately?