6 Week - Day 8

My Food:

Breakfast: Breakfast salad and green tea, made by my lovelies. <3

Lunch: a few carrot chips, I was busy in the kitchen so I really just munched on raw carrots while I worked

Dinner: a head of romaine topped with a delicious portabella veggie bean burger I made today, spicy mustard, a side of cooked carrots with a orange-pom-raisin sauce I made. I had some leftover broccoli and green beans on my plate but they weren't very tasty so I didn't finish those. I also enjoyed two bowls of a delicious Vegan Clam Chowder that I made today as well. (though I'm not sure why it's called "clam" chowder. It tastes like regular veggie chowder to me.)

 

 

Dessert: Frozen orange sections dusted with cocoa powder

 

My Thoughts:

 

Busy Kitchen Day today!  We got a lot done and I was FAMISHED by the time dinner came around. I didn't eat lunch so I was ready to fill up.  The veggie burgers were really good. I am going to keep playing with grilling them on the non-stick pans from now on. Though, it's much more time consuming than baking in the oven.

 

I used TVP in the burgers, thinking it would give them a nice texture.  After asking around, though, I see my suspicion was correct and that TVP isn't a great choice for optimal nutrition.  I'm going to try using real tofu next week in my burgers, if I can find it organic.

 

The Vegan Clam Chowder was a hit with everyone tonight. Very creamy and comforting.  

 

I have this new obsession forming with dessert. I've got this notion to freeze various fruits and see how they turn out. Tonight it's frozen orange slices dusted with cocoa powder. Honestly, the cocoa powder isn't necessary. The oranges are divine all on their own. :) 

 

 

Looking Ahead:

 

Tomorrow is Sunday, our day of worship. I didn't get anything pre-made for meals, so we'll be enjoying leftovers.  I'm finding that I'm hungry for salads more and more, the more I eat them. This morning my 11yo made pancakes and made a special heart shaped one for me. She pleaded with me to eat it, and I couldn't resist. However, after one bite I knew I couldn't finish it. It was too dry and tasteless to me. I really am enjoying the juicy, flavorful, life-taste that comes from the fruits and veggies. Really. :)