Martha's So-Called Life

post-run snacking

I just got back from a lovely 5 mile run with Brittany and Jack.  Jack had a nap while the boring grownups chatted away about boring grownup things.  I need to figure out how to nap while running...

On a side note, when did it become ok for me to refer to myself as a grownup?  Weird.  It's hard to feel grown up when most of your best friends are from high school.  Even though most of them have kids, it still doesn't feel like we are grown ups.  Also, the other day John pointed out that it has been eight (8!) years since we graduated from college.  WTF?  Where does time go?!

Ok, back to the snack.  I required sustenance between getting home from my run and the time that dinner would be ready.  I wanted something quick and filling, so I threw a banana in the fridge while I went to shower (I am not a huge fan of bananas, but when I do eat them, I prefer them cold).  Then when I was done showering, I sliced the chilly banana, and topped it with a large dollop of almond butter and some shredded coconut.  

Not the most photogenic food, but it sure was tasty!  It's definitely doing its job of tiding me over until John gets home from work (these days, it's not usually before 7pm) and we can have dinner.  

what we're eating - week of may 13

Back on the meal planning bandwagon again!  The unfortunate part is that I was horribly uninspired while doing my planning and it took me over two hours to come up with seven days worth of dinner.  That might be a new record.  

Here's what's on the menu for this week...

Monday:
Lemon & Artichoke Chicken (from Practical Paleo)
Caprese Salad with Pesto (I am planning on making spinach walnut pesto for this)

Tuesday:
Crustless Quiche
Sesame Roasted Broccoli

Wednesday:
"Fast Food Fettucini"

Thursday:
Mushroom Lasagna (made with eggplant instead of noodles)

Friday:
Turkey Meatloaf

Saturday:
Fish Tacos 

Sunday:
Leftovers 

a mid-week menu

The last couple of weeks have not been the best as far as menu planning goes.  After our Seward adventure, we never really got back on track with the planning and shopping.  Then I got sick and we survived on breakfast burritos and quesadillas for dinner.  Not the healthies fare, but at least we weren't starving.

Sunday we had sweet potato hash.  This is becoming one of my go to meals when I need something fast and easy.  We even have leftover shredded sweet potatoes from last weekend so it was easier than usual to make.

Monday we were supposed to have salmon for dinner, but no one remembered to take the salmon out of the freezer.  So we did the logical thing and went out to dinner.  The fortunate part of not eating what's on the menu one night is that you get to not think about what to eat the next night...so Tuesay nights dinner was...you guessed it, salmon!

Today we're having some kind of shrimp and pasta dish (probably shrimp, tomatoes, onions, and pesto over spaghetti).  Then Thursday night is the Arctic Valley board meeting so we will eat out (again...I know, we rarely eat out twice in one week though).  

The rest of the week has no plan, but I'm off work so it will be easier for me to plan and shop by then.  

what we're eating - week of april 22

This week is a short week of meals since we will be heading to Seward for a couple of days on Friday.  

Monday:
Mediterranean Chicken Pasta

Tuesday:
Veggie Crockpot Casserole

Wednesday:
Pesto Baked Salmon

Thursday:
Eggplant Noodle Spaghetti 

breakfast for dinner and breakfast

Last night for dinner, we had avocado bacon waffles topped with fried eggs.  I think they either sound good to you or gross, but regardless of how they sound, know that they were delicious.  

We didn't have the tomato suggested, so I put some salsa on top instead.  I have not ever experiemented with savory waffles, but I think these will probably become a regular addition to our menu.  

For breakfast this morning, I was craving pancakes.  So I made some using this recipe from Nom Nom Paleo.  I also made a blueberry smoothie to round out the meal (almond milk, banana, and frozen blueberries).

The banana in the pancakes was enough to make them sweet so they did not require syurp.  I put a tiny bit on top anyway...for the flavor.  These pancakes would have also been delcious with any variety of nut butter on top.  

Side note: I realize I have not mentioned anything about the events at the Boston Marathon.  I don't plan to share my thoughts here either.  I don't have much to say about it, and spending my time overanalyzing something that was probably the result of irrational thinking is not high on my priority list.  I do wish to send my deepest sympathy and healing thoughts to those who were killed or injured and their families.  If I survive my first marathon this summer, I hope to run Boston some day.  

what we're eating - week of march 25

We ended up eating out way too much last week.  The only good thing about that is I get to recycle recipes this week!

Monday:
Mini Pepper Chicken Nachos

Tuesday:
Shrimp Tacos

Wednesday:
Salmon Cakes (Practical Paleo pg 310)

Thursday:
Lemon Artichoke Chicken (Practical Paleo pg 260)

Friday:
Rice with Mushroom and Kale Gravy

Saturday:
Leftovers/Eat Out?

Sunday:
Spaghetti with Spaghetti Squash 

cauliflower pizza crust

Last night for dinner we had pizza with crust made from cauliflower.  It was pretty tasty!

I used this recipe for the crust which was good, but I didn't add enough salt.  After cooking the crust I spread tomato sauce and a few pieces of fresh mozzarella cheese on it, and added chicken sausage, roasted red peppers, sun dried tomatoes, mushrooms, broccoli, and asparagus, then topped with with a little bit of shredded cheddar/jack cheese.  

I've tried several versions of pizza crust with almond flour and I haven't really been a fan of any of them.  I think this one is my favorite and I will definitely use it again!

what we're eating - week of march 18

Apparently I have gotten out of the habit of blogging.  I guess vacation will do that to you.  

It's a good thing I have not gotten out of the habit of planning dinners...otherwise we'd starve, or eat a lot of junk.

Monday:
Dinner with my mom

Tuesday:
Avocado Pasta

Wednesday:
Peanutty Vegetable Stir Fry

Thursday:
Chicken (or Shrimp...can't decide) Tikka Masala

Friday:
Mini Pepper Chicken Nachos

Saturday:
Hashbrowns with Veggies

Sunday:
Italian Baked Eggs 

what we're eating - week of march 11

Monday:
Vegetable enchiladas

Tuesday:
Curry fried fish
Mediterranean cauliflower 

Wednesday:
Shrimp and tomato pasta

Thursday:
Roast veggies with chickpeas

Friday:
John's Birthday

Saturday:
Leftovers

Sunday:
Homemade pizza 

i'm back!

I have returned from the land of fun and sun, more relaxed and probalby a few pounds heavier.  I will definitely be posting a vacation recap soon, but first I have to take care of all the mundane tasks of real life...like laundry and what to eat for the rest of the week.  

Here's what's for dinner for the remainder of this week...

Wednesday:
Egg Foo Yong and roast veggies 

Thursday:
Shrimp with Onions and Cherry Tomatoes & mashed cauliflower 

Friday:
Italian Baked Eggs and roast broccoli

Saturday:  
Leftovers or eat out 

Sunday:
Fish Tacos