I will try to do a weekly blog of what I ate the previous week. When I use a recipe from another source, I will link it. As nerdy as it is, a chart is the easiest way to track it all...It also limits my food rambling.
I do have one thing to add, however. Even before the diet, I had become slightly obsessed with making my own salad dressing. Two reasons: (1) I hate (yes, hate) eating the same flavors all the time; (2) Michael HATES (yes, really hates) when I buy a bottle of salad dressing, use it once, and let it sit in the fridge until small creatures grow in it.
So, I make my own. I use these prep cups (thanks Mom). They are a single use size, have a lid for easy shakin', and are clear, which gives you a better idea for "measurements." I put measurements in quotations because I don't really measure anything. I have a couple of simple rules, though...First, always use more vinegar than olive oil. It is healthier and taste better. Two, always use quality and fresh olive oil. It DOES expire. Second, honey makes everything taste better. AND it is SCD legal. Third: make, shake, taste, and modify. Throw in some vinegar. If you have good friends like mine that buy you yummy ones, use that. If not, my go to is a nice balsamic or a red wine vinegar. Throw in some salt, pepper, and crushed garlic. Not garlic powder. Now get creative. Mustard. Honey. Lemon juice. Fresh herbs. The possibilities are endless. Shake it up. Taste it. If it is horrible, add some more honey or olive oil to tame the acidity. If it is really horrible, pour it out (and don't tell Michael) and start over. You'll get it right eventually!
WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 5, 2011
| DAY | BREAKFAST | LUNCH | SNACK | DINNER |
| MONDAY | HOLIDAY | HOLIDAY | HOLIDAY | HOLIDAY |
| TUESDAY | N/A | Panera cobb salad w/homemade honey mustard vin. | N/A | Cauliflower soup[1] Peach and goat cheese salad w/ (bacon!) and lemon white balsamic vin. |
| WEDNESDAY | ½ orange | Chipotle steak salad | LARABAR | Salmon w/spicy pineapple salsa[2] |
| THURSDAY | N/A | Salad w/chix, gorgonzola, almonds, tomatoes, cucumbers | Olives, cheese, proscuitto | Steak w/smoked paprika butter[3], mushroom & roasted red pepper salad (whole foods) |
| FRIDAY | Cup of watermelon | Panera cobb w/homemade fig balsalmic | N/A | Chix breast stuffed with prosciutto, goat cheese, figs, and rosemary Salad w/almonds, goat cheese, and fig balsamic |
| SATURDAY | N/A | Omlet with bacon, jalapeno, and goat Pineapple | Prosciutto and Melon | Flank steak Melon, fig, prosciutto, basil salad Cauliflower mash |
| SUNDAY | N/A | Chorizo scramble from Nectar Fruit | N/A | Ginger salad Hot and sour soup Chicken Red Curry from Ruthai |
| MONDAY | N/A | Salad with chicken, tomatoes, cucumbers | 1 cup watermelon | Homemade chili Cucumber and tomato salad with red wine vinegar and olive oil |
| | Homemade LARABAR | Chili | N/A | Pork chop with apples and raisins sautéed in 1tsp butter, apple cider, splash of bourbon Sour kraut |
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