Some people don’t understand the promises they’re making when they make them, I said.
Right, of course. But you keep the promise anyway. That’s what love is. Love is keeping the promise anyway.
– The Fault in Our Stars
And that’s what I did. I kept my promise.
Tupperware Tuesday, a real look at the food I make each week. No fancy cameras, no lightbox contraption, no perfect angles. Just what’s for lunch.
OK, I know. Bringing breakfast, lunch, and dinner? I should just blow up an air mattress and sleep here! Seriously.
Last week, I attempted to do Whole 30, but failed miserably due to poor planning. When you’ve lived your whole life in non-compliance, it’s hard to turn that around in one day. But that’s my problem, I guess. I commit to things too easily and without much thought.
So instead of Whole 30, I browsed the internet for Paleo-friendly meals…
Breakfast: Sweet Potato, Apple and Pancetta Bacon Hash (Whole 30 approved!)
Lunch: Zoodles with Meatballs
I finally broke out my Paderno Spiral Vegetable Slicer. Yes, it’s been 10 months… This baby is seriously the best thing EVER! SO easy to use. SO easy to clean. And the best part is, I don’t even miss REAL pasta!
Dinner: Pork Loin and Butternut Squash Stew
OK, I know the stew looks like shit, but let me assure you, it is delicious! And it tasted better the next day after reheating. This pretty much applies to all stews. It’s basically science (and good eats!). Alton Brown said so.
I don’t consider myself a picky eater, but there are certain foods I will not eat.
Celery. Cilantro. Peas.
Yuck. Yuck. Yuck.
And for the longest time, avocados were the list. Why? I’m really not sure. I just… didn’t like them!
Call it a maturing palate, reevaluation of life, whatever, but in this past year, I seem to have forgotten my dislike of avocados. I ordered a salad with avocado. Not bad. I ate poke with avocado. Pretty good. Now I’m adding avocados to breakfast, lunch, and dinner! Love!
Unlike celery and cilantro, avocados don’t have a strong flavor; they won’t overpower a dish, ever. The creamy texture provides a richness that is a perfect substitute for butter and mayo. I guess you can say the same for peas, but I’m not ready for that yet. Baby steps…
My usual Saturday mornings… avocado toast, Stumptown cold coffee brew, and reading
this girl, kc 