Monday, December 31, 2012

Happy New Year

Unexpected company makes for a celebratory feast on New Year's Eve!

For breakfast:

  • buttered toast with coffee
  • clementine
  • pear

For lunch:

  • Ham and Cabbage soup


Appetizers:
  • pistachio-chevre cheese ball
  • Ancient Grains crackers
  • artichoke bruschetta
  • tostitos

For Dinner:

  • salad
  • Rib Eye Steaks
  • sweet potato fries



Saturday, December 29, 2012

Miscellaneous Day


  • Jarlsberg under the broiler on sourdough
  • pear
  • clementine

  • carrot
  • egg

  • pinto bean burritos
  • green salad
  • mini cucumbers

Monday, December 24, 2012

Christmas Eve


  • 110 Calorie fresh baked Blondie (taste test)
  • Coffee
  • bacon
  • hash browns
  • saving the eggs for the gingerbread - next on the list for baking

  • cottage cheese
  • lentil soup
  • fresh backed chocolate truffle brownie (taste test)

  • crock pot pork roast for tamales

Sunday, December 23, 2012

Sunday Before Christmas


  • Boiled Egg
  • Toast
  • Clementines
  • Biscotti
  • Coffee

  • Swiss Steak
  • pan broiled Cheese/Garlic toast

  • Cottage Cheese
  • multi grain crackers
  • artichoke tapenade

Saturday, December 22, 2012

Planning...Implemented


  • Cheese Garlic toast
  • coffee
  • clementine

  • asparagus fried rice
  • boiled egg

swiss steak bubbling in the skillet
  • Swiss steak
  • sweet potato with gravy
  • Klondike Chocolate Cherry




Friday, December 21, 2012

Last Day of the ...


  • Coffee
  • biscotti


  • Fried Rice with onion, mushroom, asparagus and pepper bacon


  • steak 
  • asparagus
  • cottage cheese

Wednesday, December 19, 2012

Uncertainty


  • Krusteaz Belgian Waffles with butter
  • Coffee
  • Milk

  • Cottage Cheese
  • Green Veggies

  • Zatarain's Blackened Chicken Alfredo

Tuesday, December 18, 2012

Decorate a Tree


  • Belgian Waffles with Honey and Butter
  • Green Apple

  • Chicken Fried Steak
  • green veggies

  • Albondigas

Sunday, December 16, 2012

Getting Through the Day


  • Hash Browns
  • Eggs
  • Peppered Bacon

  • Cashew Chicken with Chow Mein
  • Egg Roll
  • Won Ton


  • Green Apple
  • Quesadilla (Swiss with Pico de Gallo and Sour Cream)
  • Albondigas

Friday, December 7, 2012

T.G.I.F.


  • Sourdough toast and coffee
  • cottage cheese

  • grilled pork loin chop
  • sauteed sliced mushrooms

  • baked green apple

  • War Won Ton Soup

Thursday, December 6, 2012

Eating Light


  • buttered sourdough toast
  • Pumpkin Pie Cappucinno

  • New England Fish Chowder

  • Mistake of the day: Steak Nachos from Taco Bell

Wednesday, December 5, 2012

Humpday


  • Parmesan Garlic Egg Sandwich on sourdough toast

  • grilled Jarlsberg cheese sandwich
  • sliced dill pickle

  • Fish Chowder - (Progresso Clam Chowder, Minced Clams, chunks of cod, celery and red onion)

Sunday, December 2, 2012

Sunday Dinner ala Costco


  • Pound Cake
  • Ruffles
  • Coffee

  • Rotisserie Chicken
  • Shrimp
  • Dill Pickle

  • Lightly fried Wild Caught Rockfish 
  • Sweet Potato Steak Fries (aka Chips)
  • Pico de Gallo

Saturday, December 1, 2012

Ideas Only



  • Pound Cake slices
  • fat free milk

  • Baked Beans

  • Rotisserie Chicken
  • Pico de Gallo
  • Ruffles

Thursday, November 29, 2012

Back to Serious, Seriously

In 2010, with a pre diabetes scare hanging over me I used this daily food journal to plan and (hopefully} execute my daily menu. With an eye to portion control I did quite well, dropping a few pounds and feeling a lot healthier. Let's move back in that direction.

  • Fried Rice
  • Peking Ribs
  • Asian Salad

  • Tuna Sliders
  • V-8

Wednesday, November 28, 2012

Hunkered Down in the Rain


  • Bread and butter
  • pound cake
  • V8 juice
  • coffee

  • Cheddar Potato Bake


  • dinner at Pearl House: hot and sour soup, crab and cream cheese won ton, garlic beef, peking ribs, lemon chicken, fried rice

Sunday, November 25, 2012

End or Beginning of the Week


  • decadent almond danish
  • coffee
  • leftover Turkey-Rice stove top casserole



Saturday, November 24, 2012

Black Friday


  • dinner rolls and butter
  • leftovers from yesterday
  • coffee

  • creamy smoked gouda with chicken and veggies

  • green salad
  • stuffing and sweet potato

Post Thanksgiving Feasting


  • Turkey Sliders
  • Coffee
  • Apple Fennel Juice

  • Soup


  • Leftover Tamale Pie

Monday, November 12, 2012

Dinner and Football


  • Peanut Butter Toast
  • Smoked Pork Sirloin 

  • Stuffed Portabella Mushrooms - Baked

  • Hamburger 
  • Pico de Gallo
  • Pickle
  • Cottage Cheese

Saturday, November 10, 2012

The Plan


  • Buttered Toast
  • coffee

  • sourdough slices with chili gravy

  • Mushroom Onion Egg Foo Yung

Friday, November 9, 2012

Versatility


  • Peanut Butter Toast
  • Coffee

  • Portabella Cheese Burger
  • Sourdough Bread
  • red onion

  • Beef Tamales
  • Vegetarian Chili

Thursday, November 8, 2012

Fishing for Healthy Eats


  • Canadian Bacon
  • 2 Eggs
  • Hash Browns

  • Fish = Crab Cakes
  • Sauteed Green Cabbage with red onion

Wednesday, November 7, 2012

Continue the Celebration

So happy the election went the way it needed to go. Now let's see what the government can do for the country instead of themselves.


  • Apricot Mango Yogurt as a starter

  • Smoked pork and buttered sourdough toast

  • Split Pea Soup with Ham (Healthy Choice)

Tuesday, November 6, 2012

Election Returns

I'm wanting tamales today. Will it be XLNT from the grocery freezer or should I make a crockpot Tamale Pie for dinner?


  • Apricot Mango Yogurt

  • Angus Deluxe with Fries and Sprite 

  • Tamale with Chili
  • Tri Tip Roast
  • Rice Pilaf

Monday, November 5, 2012

Enough to Eat without Overdoing It


  • Steakhouse white cheddar with onion on multi grain crackers with dill pickle
  • Greek Honey Yogurt

  • Greek Salad


  • Lamb Pot Pie

Sunday, November 4, 2012

No Appetite Sunday


  • Italian Sausage Burger on Ciabatta with Parmesan

  • Steakhouse Cheddar with Onion on Multi Grain crackers

  • Cream of Potato Soup

Thursday, November 1, 2012

Fish for Dinner


  • Halloween Chocolate Treats (I'm not counting)
  • Coffee
  • Cottage Cheese

  • sweet and sour pork with cabbage - if it works

  • shrimp chow mein
  • Wor Won Ton Soup

Wednesday, October 31, 2012

Salad Night on the Farm


  • Lightly buttered broiled sandwich roll
  • coffee

  • Quesadilla with pico de gallo
  • Cottage Cheese
  • tomato

  • Denny's green salad
  • Ranch Style Beans
  • Sourdough Sandwich Roll

Tuesday, October 30, 2012

Officially Pasta Night


  • Greek Gods Honey Yogurt
  • Granny Smith Apple

  • Hebrew National Hot Dog
  • pickle
  • tomato

  • Spaghetti Parmesan
  • Butternut Squash

Monday, October 29, 2012

Monday Night Football


  • Cheesy Scramble on toast

  • Chicken Corn Chowder

  • Halloweenies on Sandwich Rolls with Ranch Style Beans
  • Pickles, tomato and sweet potato fries

Sunday, October 28, 2012

1/2 Dozen Brown Eggs in the Rice Cooker

Planning for the last week of October:

  • an egg a day
  • fresh fruit turned into freezer jam or smoothie portions
  • organic produce for meals, juice or freezer

Breakfast looks like Greek Gods Honey Yogurt° and half the steamed egg° I shared with Max.


Lunch might be Beans and Ham Soup with salad° and avocado°


Dinner is shaping up as boneless country ribs with potato, carrot, onion and sauerkraut baked in the crockpot

Saturday, October 27, 2012

As Planned and executed


  • toasted fried egg sandwich

  • lime cilantro shrimp salad



  • Greek Salad

First there was the plan - yesterday


  • Peanut Butter Toast (always makes a fine breakfast). 

  • Patty Melt made with Italian Sausage
  • on rye with Mexican shredded cheese mix
  • sliced tomato
  • dill pickle

  • The plan for Clam Chowder was rejected for
  • A tuna sandwich served with the rest of the dill pickle

Thursday, October 25, 2012

A Fishy Plan


  • Plum
  • Coffee
  • Grilled Cheese Sandwich

  • Tuna Melt as a late afternoon lunch

  • Broiled Salmon
  • Cottage Cheese Stuffed Tomato with Cilantro Dressing

Wednesday, October 24, 2012

Salad Day


  • Plum
  • Apricot Mango Yogurt
  • Coffee

  • Grilled Cheese Sandwich on Dill Rye with Pickles


  • Tomato, Cucumber, Olive and Crumbled Feta Salad
  • Garlic Bread

Yesterday


  • Peach

  • Asian Chicken and Noodles

  • Steamed Brown Rice 
  • Cheese and Jalapeno Tamales with Cholula
  • Green Cabbage Salsa

Monday, October 22, 2012

And For Something Special...


  • Rye Toast
  • Scrambled Egg
  • Peach

  • Asian Chicken and Noodles

  • Pork in Green Enchilada Sauce
  • Green Cabbage Salsa
  • Steamed brown rice

Sunday, October 21, 2012

Easy Going Day


  • Rye Toast with Butter
  • Coffee

  • Veggie Delite Pizza from Papa Murphy's for lunch AND dinner


Saturday, October 20, 2012

At Home Most of the Day


  • handful of salted in the shell peanuts
  • coffee
  • Grilled Cheese Sandwich

  • Asian style sauteed Chicken Thighs
  • Twistie egg noodles

Friday, October 19, 2012

Trying to regain my footing


  • Avocado on Rye Toast
  • Coffee

  • Roast Beef Hash

  • ToGo's Pastrami on Sourdough

Wednesday, October 17, 2012

A Light Day

Cottage Cheese
Rye Toast

Pea Soup


Monday, October 15, 2012

Planning for the First Day of the Rest of my Life


  • Rye Toast
  • Cottage Cheese

  • roast turkey breast
  • garlic mashed potatoes
  • Brussels Sprouts
  • Magnum Ice Cream Bar
  • Chocolate Hazelnut cookie





On and Off the Road Again

From October 2nd until the 12th I was occupied by a visit from my longtime friend, Diane. We made an adventure out of an errand to take care of the long awaited task of bringing her mother's ashes HOME.

In the cooler was sliced cheese, Honey Yogurt, Cream Cheese, Ensure and Red Bull. Ancient Grains crackers and Instant Oatmeal provided the carbs.


Beginning Wednesday with the trip to Yreka and Dinner at Casa Ramos. Cheese and crackers for lunch at one of the Lake Shasta Rest Areas after stopping at the Ide Adobe and the Sundial Bridge.


Thursday we walked the trail at Woodson Bridge (where the Rogue River enters a Lava Tube making a Hidden Bridge) then circled Crater Lake eating salads and a croissant turkey and swiss on the deck of the Crater Lake Lodge then called for delivery by China Wok as we settled for the night in Klamath Falls. 


Friday it was down 97 to I-5 and up Mt Shasta for a picnic at Panther Meadows. On down 89 to Burney Falls, then Lassen Peak and a night in Chester, where I picked up individual Pizzas for dinner.


Saturday I took the unplanned route and we drove 36 to Susanville then 395 past Honey Lake to Carson City where we ate lunch in a small shady park. West along 50 and the shore of Lake Tahoe then on to Sacramento. Dinner was a home cooked Szechuan Garlic Eggplant over Cauliflower mashed with cream cheese.


Sunday Diane worked to clear the rain gutters and swept the patio deck then we visited the Carmichael Farmer's Market where we purchased tomatoes and stone fruit for the next phase of our trip. Stopped for a Car Wash and interior vacuum and dusting in Carmichael. Dinner at Black Angus.


Monday on the road again: up 50 and over Luther and Monitor Passes for a night in Lee Vining. Lunch was a picnic with ravens at South Tufas, Mono Lake, and dinner was fried chicken at Nicely's.


Tuesday, south on 395 to the Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest and another picnic in the great outdoors (leftover fried chicken). Checked into the Bristlecone Motel in Big Pine and had a dud of a dinner at Jeffrey's Country Kitchen. They really botched the grilled pork chop but I ate it anyway. There won't be a next time -- the restaurant was filthy.


Wednesday we visited Manzanar on our way to Mt Whitney. Picnicked once again at the Mt Whitney Trailhead, an active bear area! before heading to the Alabama Hills for a brief exploration.  We made it in time for dinner @ 5 p.m. at the Rice Bowl in Bakersfield with my Uncle Bob.


Thursday I had breakfast with Bob at IHOP and headed for home. Lunch was Red Bull, Cheese and a Plum at a Rest Area (I didn't get out of the car in the light rain). Not at all hungry for dinner.


Friday I stocked up the Fridge and pantry. Brussels Sprouts and Smokies became a dinner of last resort.


I can't remember Saturday except for the pork sirloin in chow mein. That morning I participated in the 3 hour World Wide Photo Walk in Old Town Sacramento.


Sunday toast and coffee and I'm headed for Richmond. Chris offered me a fresh peach around noon then I picked up Mac and Cheese, Teriyaki Wings, Potato Wedges and a Fruit and Custard tart at Safeway in Mill Valley. I was headed for the Marin Headlands for an afternoon of pictures. Dinner was cold Chow Mein around 8 p.m.


All and all the past two weeks were focused more on scenery and conversation than on what I ate.






Monday, October 1, 2012

Clean the Fridge


  • Honey Yogurt
  • Lamb Leg Steak

  • Multi Grain Crackers 
  • Guacamole
  • Chili Beef Bean soup

Sunday, September 30, 2012

Sunday Dinner for One


  • Peanuts, salted in the shell
  • Apricot Mango Yogurt

  • Roast Chicken Breast

  • Beef Chili with carrots, mushrooms, onions, turnips, garlic, Merlot. 2 cans Pinto and 1 can Kidney beans
  • Saltines

Saturday, September 29, 2012

The Plan as it Stands


  • Salted Peanuts in the shell
  • Peanut Butter on Saltine Crackers
  • Jarlsberg Cheese on Multi Grain crackers

  • Roast Chicken
  • sliced tomato

  • sliced tomato

Friday, September 28, 2012

T.G.I.F.


  • Avocado on Toast
  • Plum

  • Portabella Burger
  • Avocado
  • Habanero Stuffed Green Olives

  • Roast Chicken
  • Two Sliced Tomatoes

Thursday, September 27, 2012

6 Days and Counting

In 6 days my childhood friend arrives for a 10 day visit. It will be the longest time we've spent together in 20 years. In addition to driving more than 1000 miles we will probably explore this area. The focus for the week will be healthy meals and time well spent planning and organizing.
  • Plum
  • Apricot Mango Yogurt
  • Coffee

  • Asian Noodle Salad
  • Saltines with butter

  • Lamb Leg Steak
  • Potato Salad

Wednesday, September 26, 2012

Dinner with a Guest


  • Peanut Butter toast with coffee
  • Plum
  • Potato Salad
  • Grilled Steak with mushrooms and onions
  • Green Salad
  • Plum tart

Tuesday, September 25, 2012

Low Key Tuesday


  1. Toasted Bagel
  2. Tomato Slice
  3. Egg Salad
  4. Dove Miniatures
  5. Hamburger Stroganoff

Monday, September 24, 2012

Tense Day


  1. Italian Sausage
  2. Toast
  3. Egg Sandwich with potato chips
  4. Who Needs Dinner?

Sunday, September 23, 2012

Sunday Easy and Lazy


  1. Plum
  2. Banana
  3. Cheddar and Jarlsberg on Italian Bread
  4. Portuguese Sausage, split and grilled, as a sandwich
  5. Italian Sausage Burgers

Wednesday, September 19, 2012

Company for Dinner


  • Fried Purple Potatoes

  • Cottage Cheese stuffed Tomato
  • Boiled Egg
  • Cilantro Dressing

  • Steak Stroganoff
  • Mashed Cauliflower
  • Steamed carrots
  • Cranberry loaf

Tuesday


  • Boiled Egg to start the day
  • coffee

  • Carnitas
  • Caesar Salad
  • Chinese Chicken Salad
  • Bean Dip and Tostitos
  • Brownie
  • Lemon Cake

  • Iced Coffee in Lovelock
  • Cottage Cheese and Tomato as a bedtime snack

Monday, September 17, 2012

Travel Day

I will be driving to Winnemucca today for my brother in law's funeral on Tuesday. Light eating is the essence of the day.


  • Poached egg on toast
  • fresh plum

  • String Bean Chicken
  • Angus Steak
  • fried rice ala Panda Express
  • plum

  • KFC 2 piece with a biscuit, leg and thigh

Sunday, September 16, 2012

Indecision Reigns

Perhaps I didn't want anyone to know what I've been eating. Perhaps I've been busy with thoughts redirected to other goals: trip planning, guitar lessons, minimalizing...

I can't make up my mind about breakfast. Logic tells me to go for the boiled eggs and get started on the new diet. Desire tells me a bagel with cream cheese and lox would be a great start. Gluttony suggest Denny's and something substantial. What's it gonna be?



  • Cottage Cheese with Kosher Salt and Coarse Ground Pepper

  • Carl's Jr Jalapeno Cheeseburger with Fries and a Sprite

  • Sliced Tomato
  • Plum
  • Twisties with Marinara and Meatballs

Saturday, September 8, 2012

Easy Way Out

I've been negligent about meal planning and posting the results. Having said that it is time for another Kickstart or Cabbage Soup Diet.


  • Strawberry Yogurt
  • toasted sourdough



  • Chicken Enchiladas Suiza

  • Carolina Sweet Baby Back Ribs
  • potato
  • tomato


Wednesday, August 29, 2012

Dental Onlays


  • Tomato
  • Coffee
After the dentist:
  • Moroccan Lamb
  • Vegetable Chow Mein
  • Steamed Brown Rice

No dinner planned at this time. Could however be a cucumber, onion and tomato salad with crumbled herb Feta and Balsamic Vinaigrette.

Thursday, August 23, 2012

Wednesday, August 22, 2012

Just a Few Insomniac Thoughts.

Frosted Mini Wheats are the breakfast choice today. They are what I have not what I want.

Leftover Pork Sirloin Chops with mixed veggies and a gravy made from condensed Cream of Chicken soup will be lunch.

Dinner is not yet conceived. I'm hungry for Chinese. Never the less I settled for a nuked Yukon Gold potato with sour cream and butter and the rest of the Canadian Bacon.

Tuesday, August 21, 2012

Nearly Forgotten Monday

Swiss German Rosti




  • Appetizers:
    • Mozzarella and Pickle on Triscuit
    • Hummus and Cucumber on Triscuit

Getting by with a Spare Larder


  • frosted mini wheats
  • milk
  • Canadian Bacon

  • pork loin chop
  • mixed veggies

Sunday, August 19, 2012

Not a Clue???


  • cheese and crackers
  • coffee
  • water

  • clam chowder

Saturday, August 18, 2012

Lite and Easy


  • Kashi Mini Wheats
  • peach
  • coffee

  • Chicken Burgers 


  • Macaroni and Cheese

Wednesday, August 15, 2012


  • Chocolate Coconut Macaroon
  • coffee
  • saltines and mozzarella

  • tuna sandwich

  • macaroni and cheese
  • tomato slices

Tuesday, August 14, 2012

Keeping it simple


  • Pluot
  • canadian bacon
  • coffee

  • macaroni and cheese
  • fried ham slice
  • caprese

  • ribeye steak
  • sliced tomato

Sunday, August 12, 2012

Meaty Day


  • Bacon and tomato on toast

  • Chicken Fajitas and Tostitos

  • Jack in the Box All American Classic meal

Saturday, August 11, 2012

A Hot Day Hiding From the Sun


  • cold and leftover sweet potato fries
  • coffee
  • chile con queso toast

  • Ball Park Angus 1/4# hot dog with mustard, relish and onion

  • fish

Thursday, August 9, 2012

Nutrients Come in Many Forms


  • Peanut Butter Toast

  • Bacon and Egg Fried Rice

  • Pork Chop
  • Green Beans



Wednesday, August 8, 2012

Eating on a Very Hot Day


  • Italian Sausage Patti with tomato and pickles
  • crustless Sourdough slices

  • Jumbo uncured hot dog

  • Chile con Queso, Tomatillos Avocado Salsa and Tomato Quesadilla
  • Nachos

Tuesday, August 7, 2012

Dinner with Michael


  • Kalamata Olives to stir the taste buds
  • bacon and egg fried rice

  • tomato slices
  • Nuked Yukon potato with butter salt and pepper

  • Hebrew National 1/4# Chili dogs 
  • Tostitos with Avocado Tomatillo Salsa

Monday, August 6, 2012

planning for ease


  • handful of Triscuits
  • Cracked Wheat Sourdough Toast as Welsh Rarebit

  • Uncured Chile con Queso Dog on multigrain bun with dill pickle

  • fried rice

Sunday, August 5, 2012

As it Stands


  • Boiled Egg
  • Toast
  • Tropical Fruit Punch

  • Tuna Sandwich
  • boiled egg
  • pickle

  • Tri Tip
  • corn on the cob
  • baked potato with Kefir Cream
  • tomato
  • eggplant
  • mushrooms

Saturday, August 4, 2012

On a Cool Day (relatively)


  • Frosted Mini Wheats
  • Sour dough toast


  • Bacon, green bean and onion fried rice

  • Uncured Grilled Hot Dog with sauteed onion, chili powder and tomatillo-avocado salsa

Friday, August 3, 2012

Thank God It's Friday


  • Mini Carrot Cake
  • Cracked Wheat Sourdough Toast
  • Milk

  • Steamed Brown Rice
  • steamed baby zucchini

  • Sourdough toast with butter

Thursday, August 2, 2012

Cleaning out the Fridge


  • Frosted Mini Wheats
  • Cantaloupe, quarter

  • Tuscan Cantaloupe, half


  • Spinach and Cheese Ravioli pesto

Wednesday, August 1, 2012

Planning for Company


  • Crispy Brown Rice Cereal
  • Golden Raisins
  • Boiled Egg

  • chicken salad in lettuce leaf

  • Lime Chile grilled pork chop
  • brown rice with peas and butter

Tuesday, July 31, 2012

Just Thinking about It


  • Frosted Mini Wheats
  • Boiled Egg

  • Stir fried Rice with baby zucchini

  • Progresso Clam Chowder
  • Milk

Monday, July 30, 2012

Brown Rice Diet


  • Leftover Steamed Brown Rice Green Bean and Chicken Casserole
  • Fruit juice

  • Brown Rice with peas
  • Chicken Broth

  • Brown Rice?

Sunday, July 29, 2012

A Plan for Sunday


  • Fresh Steamed Brown Jasmine Rice from Thailand
  • Spritz of Bragg's Liquid Aminos for seasoning
  • diluted fruit juice
  • coffee

  • Stir fried portabella, Leek, green pepper, celery with steamed brown rice and an egg

  • Chicken Rice Casserole with green beans
  • fruit juice

Saturday, July 28, 2012

Day Two - Rebalance

After a month or more of digestive distress I have opted for a simple 'bland' diet of rice and steamed vegetables. Once back to normal I can then add favorite culinary delights.


The plan is a cup of steamed brown rice with a cup of steamed green veggies twice a day. Clear soup or broth between meals. No meat or dairy or fats during the rebalancing act.



  1. Steamed Brown Rice
  2. Steamed Green Beans

  1. Steamed Brown Rice
  2. Steamed Green Beans

  1. Frosted Mini Wheats
  2. Chicken Broth

Friday, July 27, 2012

End of the Work Week


  • Fiber One Frosted Mini Wheats
  • Mango Slices

  • 2 ears of corn
  • cottage cheese

  • Steamed Brown Rice with green beans
  • Miso

Thursday, July 26, 2012

Just the Way I Want It


  • Frosted Mini Wheats
  • Mango Slices


  • Toasted thin bagel - buttered
  • Country Potatoes with green beans and mushrooms

  • Shrimp Sandwich with Cheddar and Dills ~

Wednesday, July 25, 2012

Not as Creative as it seems


  • Leek Zucchini Frittata
  • fresh mango slices
  • coffee

  • Lime Cilantro Shrimp

  • Popeye's spicy Fried Chicken

Tuesday, July 24, 2012

Leftovers +


  • Kefir
  • Frosted Mini Wheats
  • Quesadilla

  • Popeye fried chicken
  • Tomatilla Avocado Salsa

Monday, July 23, 2012

Sketchy and Evolving


  • Kefir
  • Banana
  • Tillamook Cheddar slice

  • Baked Beans

Sunday, July 22, 2012

And For the Beginning of the Week


  • Italian Sausage
  • Tomato
  • Kefir

  • sockeye salmon 
  • clam chowder

Saturday, July 21, 2012

Farmer's Market


  • Apricot Mango Yogurt
  • Banana

  • Italian Sausage Quesadilla
  • sliced tomato
  • romaine
  • onion
  • pickle
  • Cheese

  • Sockeye Salmon
  • Pilaf
  • grilled French Zucchini

Friday, July 20, 2012

What's Available Today


  • Crispy Rice Cereal

  • Lime Cilantro Shrimp wrap
  • Tom's Jalapeno Chips
  • Salsa

  • Sockeye Salmon
  • Corn on the Cob
  • Romaine Salad

Thursday, July 19, 2012

rough draft


  • Tillamook Cheddar on dark rye

  • lime cilantro shrimp wrap

  • roasted wild caught sockeye salmon
  • lime cilantro shrimp wraps
  • corn on the cob
  • peas
  • Peach ice cream (frozen yogurt) with Vanilla Wafers

Wednesday, July 18, 2012

Just Another Day in the Life


  • Broiled cheddar toast
  • egg

  • soup (2X

  • Polish Sandwich on a Torta Roll
  • 1/2 Lime Cilantro Shrimp Wrap

Tuesday, July 17, 2012

A Day that Starts with Cheese Can't be All Bad

While starting my chicken soup this morning I chose to grab a couple of slices of Tillamook Cheddar and fold them into Dark Rye slices. Makes for a convenient breaking of the fast while checking my email and getting the drudgery of the day taken care of.



  • grain and dairy

  • chicken, white bean and vegetable soup
  • chicken leg and thigh

  • another bowl of delicious soup

Monday, July 16, 2012

Foraging

I don't see anything irresistible in the cupboard or the refrigerator. Maybe I'd better take another look before heading out somewhere to look for food.



  • Tillamook Cheddar on Dark Rye
  • fresh mango slices

  • Smokey Sweet Potato Salad with Chilis and onions

  • Chicken, Cheese and Chile Enchiladas in Chile Verde Enchilada Sauce

Sunday, July 15, 2012

Feeling Like Sunday Morning


  • Pan grilled Chipotle seasoned pork loin chop
  • Fried egg

  • thinly sliced cold pork on rye with dill pickle

  • Dinner at the Gallaghers: homemade chicken enchilada

Saturday, July 14, 2012

Restful and Productive Day


  • Thin bagel with cream cheese
  • coffee

  • Easy Tamale Pie on a bed of romaine 

  • Chile Lime marinated cauliflower salad
  • Grilled Pork Chops
  • Cous Cous with chicken gravy

Friday, July 13, 2012

End of the Work Week


  • Avocado on Dark Rye
  • Saltines with guacamole
  • clementine

  • Easy Tamale Pie

  • TGIF Macaroni and Cheese with Grilled Chicken

Thursday, July 12, 2012

Vegetarian to a Point


  • Finish off the Kashi Go Lean
  • Nectarines
  • Coffee

  • Grilled Portabella Cheese/Chili Burger
  • Ruffles and Chile con Queso

  • Romaine Salad with Cilantro Cottage Cheese
  • Lean Cuisine Meatloaf with Mashed Potatoes and Gravy
  • 2 slices of Dark Rye

Wednesday, July 11, 2012

Resolve is Wavering: May the heat subdue the appetite!


  • Kashi Go Lean
  • Nectarine

  • Tabouli
  • Beets

  • Chili Dogs
  • Salad

Tuesday, July 10, 2012

Light Summer Fare


  • Kashi Go Lean
  • Nectarines

  • Whole Wheat Tabouli with cucumber and tomato

  • Tamales
  • Tomato, Cucumber

Monday, July 9, 2012

Begin the Week


  • Nectarines
  • Kashi Go Lean

  • Red Potatoes fried in Coconut Oil
  • 2 Sunny side eggs

  • Cauliflower with Cilantro-Cottage Cheese
  • Curried Chicken with Cous Cous

Sunday, July 8, 2012

Sunday Dinner with the Gallaghers


  • Buttered Corn Rye toast
  • Artichoke Salad

  • Curried chicken
  • Whole Wheat Cous Cous
  • French Zucchini
  • Nectarines


  • Angel Hair Pasta with Shrimp

Saturday, July 7, 2012

Keeping it Easy


  • Smoothie
  • Rye Toast
  • Coffee

  • Nuked red potato with cottage cheese

  • Uncured Hot Dogs

Friday, July 6, 2012

TGIF - Not that it makes all that difference


  • Corn Rye toast with butter
  • coffee

  • cantaloupe

  • roast chicken with Thai Curry sauce *****
  • pilaf

Thursday, July 5, 2012

Dinner with a Guest


  • Cantaloupe
  • Kefir
  • Coffee

  • Tortilla soup

  • Roast Chicken
  • Grilled Zucchini
  • Rice Orzo Pilaf
  • Romaine with cucumber and tomato

Wednesday, July 4, 2012

4th of JULY


  • Scrambled egg with cocktail franks and toast

  • Macaroni Cheese with cocktail franks

Tuesday, July 3, 2012

Nothing Special


  • Egg on 
    •  Corn Rye Toast with butter

  • Ridge cut chips
  • Peach Mango Salsa
  • Little Beef Cocktail Franks with sauce

  • Corn on the Cob