Easy Eats

Don't feel too much like cooking since I am alone now. Anything easy is better, but I need to actually feed my body. I made a pact with myself to have a protein/fruit/vitamin smoothie at least once a day, preferably in the morning. Sometimes I just throw everything in, sometimes I am more selective. Sometimes it tastes terrible (I cannot swallow vitamins so I open them up and throw them in) and others it is delicious. I just drink it because I know it is good for me. If you put a bit of lime in it, it covers up almost anything and gives it a refreshing flavor.

So much for one quick meal. what else can I put together?  Eggs are a great snack, hard-boil a few to have on hand. make a crunchy salad to keep (chop up lettuce, celery, carrot and onions to mix with other greens when you are in a hurry, you can vary the flavor by the dressing (yes I use salad dressing - a bit of healthy fats are good for you) You can even use the salad blend in a wrap, Made a 3 bean salad to have on hand as well (by the way you can have these on hand and sauté them with wine and meat for a warm meal) I like to grill - can do different meats all at once with minimal clean up and have them easily stored or frozen for a quick fix at dinner time. Make sure you put on some good music when eating or cooking and sit down and savor the fruits of your labor. My refrigerator looks like a buffet. You should eat well. don't skimp because it is a celebration of YOUR labor and this is YOUR body. Even if you did not grow your own food, you certainly worked for it

Want something fancier? Invite a friend over to cook with you, seems like people always cook better for their friends (why is that?).

Seems like I have food down for a few days.