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What we've been eating
Sunday, April 1st, 2007 08:22 amIt's been awhile since I've done a food post.
Rupert announced he had become a vegetarian about 2 months ago. He's not even eating ramen anymore, because we only found one flavor (mushroom) that is inoffensive. It's been tough finding ways to keep him full. He really dislikes the vegetarian options in the school cafeteria, so I tried keeping stuff at home he could make and take, but he's rarely motivated to pack a lunch. I'm also keeping some grab and go stuff on hand for breakfasts - milk chugs and strawberry Boost, breakfast bars, powerbars, snack packs of peanuts or almonds or trail mix, yogurt and a full fruit bowl. We weren't quite ready to jump nearly full time back into the veg diet, so we asked if he'd be willing to eat fishy things. Yes he is, but we only do that 1-2 times per week. We're doing full veg things 3-4 times and the rest of the time, we cook meat and give him a substitute - chix patties, boca stuff, "steak" strips. His reason for turning veg is the poor treatment of "food" animals. He doesn't want to condone that. I believe he is currently thinking through his position on organically raised animals. He's asked us some questions about organic practices. Before B had to go on such a limited and meat based diet, we were doing organic meats only and veggie stuff the rest of the time, because organic meat is so much more expensive. I wouldn't mind going back to that diet, but I'm not sure B is ready for that yet.
I haven't decided today's meals yet. It's brunch day, but the girl works until 1:00. Rupert is still sleeping and B is still sick, so his appetite is spotty. I've got grapefruit, and a box of strawberries, and frozen blueberries, and there are eggs. I don't know if I feel up to producing waffles, but a crispy cornmeal waffle with fruit sounds pretty good right now.
Next sunday's dinner is in the fridge - a small boneless leg of lamb. It will be the centerpiece of our traditional mediterranean-based spring feast. With lots of chocolate for dessert. There will of course be hummus and baba ghanoush, marinated veggies, dates, pita bread, etc.
For the week, I've got on hand: Ham steak with sweet potatoes and broccoli; homemade chinese - veggie pot stickers, spicy eggplant, and possibly lacquered tofu with haricots vert; there's always something mexican or southwestern on the menu; tilapia - in rice bowls or just broiled and served with lemon caper butter; I think I've got everything I need to try out the new "meatloaf" recipe in Vegetarian Times, or I can do a meatless shepard's pie. We usually get one meal out and we usually have one "pick up" meal. Since I'll be out of town Monday night and Mavis will have her class on Tuesday night, those are the most likely nights we'll fall back on "easy."
Rupert announced he had become a vegetarian about 2 months ago. He's not even eating ramen anymore, because we only found one flavor (mushroom) that is inoffensive. It's been tough finding ways to keep him full. He really dislikes the vegetarian options in the school cafeteria, so I tried keeping stuff at home he could make and take, but he's rarely motivated to pack a lunch. I'm also keeping some grab and go stuff on hand for breakfasts - milk chugs and strawberry Boost, breakfast bars, powerbars, snack packs of peanuts or almonds or trail mix, yogurt and a full fruit bowl. We weren't quite ready to jump nearly full time back into the veg diet, so we asked if he'd be willing to eat fishy things. Yes he is, but we only do that 1-2 times per week. We're doing full veg things 3-4 times and the rest of the time, we cook meat and give him a substitute - chix patties, boca stuff, "steak" strips. His reason for turning veg is the poor treatment of "food" animals. He doesn't want to condone that. I believe he is currently thinking through his position on organically raised animals. He's asked us some questions about organic practices. Before B had to go on such a limited and meat based diet, we were doing organic meats only and veggie stuff the rest of the time, because organic meat is so much more expensive. I wouldn't mind going back to that diet, but I'm not sure B is ready for that yet.
I haven't decided today's meals yet. It's brunch day, but the girl works until 1:00. Rupert is still sleeping and B is still sick, so his appetite is spotty. I've got grapefruit, and a box of strawberries, and frozen blueberries, and there are eggs. I don't know if I feel up to producing waffles, but a crispy cornmeal waffle with fruit sounds pretty good right now.
Next sunday's dinner is in the fridge - a small boneless leg of lamb. It will be the centerpiece of our traditional mediterranean-based spring feast. With lots of chocolate for dessert. There will of course be hummus and baba ghanoush, marinated veggies, dates, pita bread, etc.
For the week, I've got on hand: Ham steak with sweet potatoes and broccoli; homemade chinese - veggie pot stickers, spicy eggplant, and possibly lacquered tofu with haricots vert; there's always something mexican or southwestern on the menu; tilapia - in rice bowls or just broiled and served with lemon caper butter; I think I've got everything I need to try out the new "meatloaf" recipe in Vegetarian Times, or I can do a meatless shepard's pie. We usually get one meal out and we usually have one "pick up" meal. Since I'll be out of town Monday night and Mavis will have her class on Tuesday night, those are the most likely nights we'll fall back on "easy."
