Knotted Up

Naomi (onefitfoodie)

feel better! I had a massive headache the other week and it ws due to the fact that my whole back and neck were in knots! I got a massage and it helped SO much!

xo

Joanna

Folks – I don’t typically post comments on this blog, but I really just feel the need to say, “GIVE JENNA A BREAK, PEOPLE!”. She is adjusting to a new town, new social situations, new job, new life experiences. If that means that a lot of these new experiences include going out to eat on dates or with new friends, as I’m sure many of us foodies would love to do (jealous much?), then so be it. Why be so judgemental? What is so wrong with changing behavior and going out to eat more than you used to? Don’t you think that’s how someone who is so passionate about food would explore a new town? She still takes the time to give us great blog posts and photos about her meals (which, let’s be honest, are still quite healthy and have given me tons of ideas).

Bottom line – if the blog isn’t what you had hoped it would continue to be, then find another blog! There’s many out there! Isn’t freedom just great? 😉

Carolyn

Can’t wait to see what deliciousness you get tonight! 🙂

Ashley

live it up well past your 20’s, Jenna 🙂

w

Eating out is the best! Enjoy your dinner 🙂

Stef

sorry you’re not feeling great, but hanging out on fillmore always makes me feel better! have fun tonight

Katy @ These Beautiful Feet

Sorry you got slammed with a headache this morning, I was hit with an awful one for a bit after my run today. Stinks! Hope the Excedrin kicks in!

Marisa (Loser for Life)

Live it up, Jenna! Who cares if you eat out daily?! I can still get great ideas from the restaurant meals you choose and I love seeing the different restaurants you go to! I’m old (haha) and I love living vicariously through you 😉 Enjoy!

Lauren

Woahhh Jenna, cracking saucy jokes!

Jil

I’ve been craving split pea soup lately!! I think its time to make some! Your breakfast and lunch look delish!

Kaylee

I think most of us are probably just jealous that you can eat out all the time 🙂 and, on top of that, not worry about your waistline 😛

I think this is an interesting discussion though–I think a lot of your readers, including myself, really admire your voice as a twenty-something working woman who is just living everyday life. We’ve gotten to know someone who is very real to us and who can all relate to and also look to for inspiration and motivation. There’s nothing wrong with your success and adventures in eating out and living it up, but there has definitely been a change, and it may be the kind of thing that many of your readers can’t relate to. On top of that lots of people are totally uncomfortable with change. But that’s really their problem. 🙂

Suzanne de Cornelia

I loved living in SF. One year in The City is worth 5 years lived elsewhere, experiences wise, IMHO. Also makes you appreciate ‘the country’ even more when go back to it.

Once your book is a huge bestseller [it will be] you can live anywhere!

Heather @ The Joyful Kitchen

you are such a lucky girl getting to go to the city whenever you want (for the most part)! hope the headache gets better 🙂

Karen

I’m someone who loves to eat out, but I always get stuck on one food, and must venture out of my comfort zone and try different things. Jenna enjoys her food and trying different things, if she was to cook these all at home it would be so expensive, and wasting alot of food. We’re now empty nesters and it’s cheaper to go out and eat then stay at home and alot more fun. Enjoy….

amanda

I really want split pea soup. I haven’t made that in the longest time. Yum

Erin

Chai tea and soup will cure anything. 😀

Mae @ OhhMay

Sheesh!!!! Some harsh comments here! Jenna I hope your migrane subsides and you enjoy dinner… the restaraunt looks awesome.
Excedrin+yoga+water=my migrane fix too!! Good luck

liane

I was under the impression this was a food blogger’s site…
wait…
scrolling up to the top of the page…
Yup, there it is stated plainly: “a food journal of a girl with a healthy mission”

Hmmm… call me crazy that I expect the posts to contain pictures and descriptions of food- either homemade or at a restaurant– so why are there so many comments that hold such judgemental or shock at the amount of pictures of restaurant meals? *sigh*

Jenna- I love your blog and wish you all the best, where ever you may be eating (or drinking— I’ve totally expanded my wine knowledge as well reading your blog!)

Adam

Personally i think what you have done in the past few months should be considered as quite the accomplishment! Enjoy it, Live it up with your friends, I’m sure you realize how lucky you are!

Amy

Wow, people all have their opinions- and i think they share them because you have made your life public to some degree. I too have noticed all the eating out- spur of the moment trips- mention of work…then no mention of work for a while- and ever flowing alcohol….obviously your life is not super realistic for most people. Should that matter to anyone- no.
You seem to be living quite an adventure- and why not?? Your single and what else should you do with your time? I think you should enjoy the ride while you can! The “following every whim” days are short so enjoy them while you can! I think it’s innocent and sweet how you go about life- it’s a blessing that you have the means to do whatever you want day to day. Like I said, enjoy it while you can!

JB

oooh, i love la med — very casual and cute! their hummus is amazing and the vegetarian plate is awesome. hope you like it!

eatmovelove

Don’t listen to the negativity.

Sarah said it best – people don’t like change. Plus, it’s your blog and that’s the point of blogging…plus, I am jealous of your life…but people, get real – we only see one side of the little things…we don’t see the hours she spends writing or doing laundry or whatever…uh, remember – she was sleeping on the floor not too long ago and doing laundry at someone else’s house??? she’s not a celebrity (yet!) or living in a condo with a pool and a closet full of shoes here people…nor does she have a rich husband supporting her…
People go through manyyyyyy different phases in life and the one she’s living now will be different again in a few years…GET OVER IT!!!!
Keep doing what you want Jenna. It’s yours to write .

MMiller

I love eating out! I admire that you seem to eat out and still make such healthy choices! I think you have a very balanced life and you are 24 and can do whatever you want! I enjoy reading your blog every day and have gotten many ideas and much knowledge from you! I eat out very often, and pride myself on making the most out of the 1/2 price or Bogo deals! We often eat out cheaper than we can eat in! The kids are on their own and we deserve it! I still make the things I really enjoy cooking, but enjoy eating out and not having to clean up!

Continue living your life as YOU see fit! Can’t wait until your cookbook comes out!

Chelsea (Chelsea's Chew and Run Fun)

First off, I think it’s ridiculous that some readers would actually attack you for taking advantage of the amazing food culture inherent in California living. Those folks should eat out at a smoothie shop and order a big old “lighten up” shake. Yeesh. Your blog is your blog, it’s your lifestyle and it needn’t adhere to anyone’s idea of what it “should” entail.

That being said, have a fabulous time tonight in the City! Love you Jenna!

Jessica @ How Sweet It Is

I am dying to go to San Fran!

Amy

Live it up lady! 🙂

I personally love reading about all of your eating out adventures!

When (and if) I ever plan a trip to California, I’ll totally be using your blog to plan my eats.

Someone above said it perfectly: You’re a food blogger, went to culinary school, and you’re writing a book. Food is your life!

Cynthia (It All Changes)

I’ve always wanted a real massage. My MIL sent me money for my birthday so I think I’m actually going to get one. 🙂

Joelle (The Pancake Girl))

San Fran is awesome!

Ali @ Food, Fitness, Fashion

Ugh! I hate nasty headaches! I had an awful one yesterday and had to skip my run. I hope you are feeling better and have a great dinner date.

eatmovelove

Oh also wanted to say that eating out doesn’t mean it’s unhealthy either…uh I can stay at home and eat unhealthy too…most of America also does it apparently…I had pizza last night at home and then other nights salmon and potatoes or whatever!!! it all changes.

Michelle

Lengthy comment warning… 🙂

First, it shouldn’t matter where Jenna chooses to eat or how often she eats out. She has always been gracious enough to post pictures of what she eats, whether she makes it at home or orders it at a restaurant. I always imagine this fun, bubbly girl photographing her meal at the table, but I digress…

For me, I actually enjoying seeing what you order at restaurants, Jenna, because you do manage to eat mostly healthy though you do eat out a lot which is VERY hard to do. I find that commendable and it does help me to look for similar choices when I’m out at restaurants myself.

I’m from a city about 50 miles from San Francisco and O.M.G., the culture, the city, the FOOD…why wouldn’t you go and explore?! And Jenna…you so hit the nail on the head about being in your 20’s. It is the PERFECT time to have fun, eat out a lot, explore, try new things, places, ways of living. I’m speaking as someone in her late 30’s who is married with children. I have no regrets about my 20’s. I lived it up, traveled as much as I could, ate at the best restaurants and the local dives and quite simply, had a blast! You have been afforded the opportunity to spread your wings and fly. Go for it! I am still in the great state of California though I have now ventured south to San Diego, which might be the other greatest city in California (wink, wink) and if you’re ever in this area, I will point you in the direction of some phenomenal places to eat!

Nothin’ but love, Jenna!

Michelle 🙂

Jenna

You are awesome Jenna. I am a loyal blog reader and love that you have the opportunity to be so adventurous.

Debbie

What is all the fuss about?? I didn’t find anything wrong with your post. Who wants to see someone just throw together some quick meals at home anyway? You are a busy girl that gets to mix business with pleasure! I think you found the key to staying happy!! We obviously love to see your photos and hear about your dinners with friends or we would stop reading your blog. Keep it up! Fantastic!

jo

I love that you eat out alot. I love to look at pics of restaurant food.

holly

why does anyone care about any of this? i think people are jealous for some reason but I see jenna’s situation quite differently, i guess. to me it would be somewhat lonely being single, in a new city trying to make friends and figure out lifes purpose. jenna’s young and doesn’t appear to have truly “found” herself yet. so what that she eats out, drinks often, hangs out with all kinds of different people, and just floats through life right now- that’s nothing to get bothered by. I think her life is fairly typical of most post grads that really don’t know what they want to do in life. jenna’s not famous- and is no different than many other girls her age (she just blogs about it- and that’s becoming fairly common now too). i don’t see why anyone cares about any of these mundane details (eating out/not eating out….drinking too much/not drinking too much…etc etc).
If half of the people who commented would turn their attention to people that are actually making an impact on the world (people doing charity work, helping families in need, giving their time to worthy causes, and people just generally focusing on others, as opposed to having such a self-focused life)- how nice that would be.