Meals planned = 7.... Actually cooked according to planning = 2
Success rating for week = pfffssstttt!!!
Well as you can see from my weekly round up I've not had the best week... And when you read what I actually ate picture me sat here hanging my head in shame.
I learnt an important lesson this week, when you have an internal audit at work don't try and organise a meal plan as you never know when your going to actually get home! And you know what... It really doesn't hurt once in awhile to have the naughty meals and not follow the plan, Infact its quite a treat. However.... I will say that physically I have noticed the difference. I have been more bloated and had a few digestive issues, I think mainly due to my system not being used to the increased fats etc.
So are you ready for a laugh?
Monday - Planned = chicken nuggets, chips and corn on the cob
Actual = KFC Variety Bucket - picked up on way home after leaving 1.5 hrs later than planned.
Tuesday - hotel overnight
Had Salmon and new potatoes at hotel restaurant and no dessert
Wednesday - Phad Thai Noodles
Actual - Chinese takeaway after leaving work 45 minutes late and getting stuck in traffic.
Thursday - Planned - Spaghetti Bolognaise
Actual - children had beans on toast we had Indian takeaway. Tired and long day!!!
Friday - nothing planned as friends wedding reception
Saturday - Greek Night
Actual ..... Success!!!!
I cooked Pork Souvlaki, Rice stuffed vine leaves, made a Greek Salad, and Tzatziki. At this point before you make the same mistake I did and think this is simple, please note the pork needs to be marinated in olive oil, seasoning and oregano for at least 6 hours.
The vine leaves, firstly are difficult to buy and I ended up buying them off an Internet site called sous chef and secondly take at least 45 minutes to cook to ensure all rice cooked through.
I used varying books for this, the main one was vefa's kitchen. It's a simple combination of dill, parsley, rice, onions and spring onions.
The Greek salad I made up using my memory for what we ate on holiday, romaine lettuce, cucumber, tomato, red onion, black olives, feta cheese with marjoram in too and for the dressing olive oil, red wine vinegar salt and pepper. Something fun about leaving the cheese in a block and smashing it up on top of the salad.
The souvlaki I read various different recipes and all common theme.. Olive oil, oregano, I added salt and pepper. Then popped under grill until cooked through.
For the Tzatziki I used the recipe from
Jamie Oliver's Mediterranean book, I also found this on bbc site which is similar;
http://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/383616/tzatziki
We spread it all out on a blanket on the floor and had a carpet picnic while watching a film, and it did take us back to our holiday. A hit with all, but next time I will ensure I give myself more time and read the recipes beforehand to ensure my timings are right.
Sunday - Planned - Roast dinner
Actual - roast chicken, mashed potato and vegetables, lovely filling and simple.
So as you can see, not the best week but not the worst... And on a positive note my shopping bill was low this week as I just put all stuff brought in preparation for last week in freezer so only needed to buy basics lol.
Here's to trying to get it right next week....
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