K, so yesterday morning I opened my fridge and found a whole bunch of almost dead produce in there.
I really, really hate wasting food, so I decided to execute Operation #DontLetTheProduceDie. Ha ha.
I pulled everything out, other than a big bag of carrots, container of baby spinach and bag of cauliflower because they were not quite dead yet.
**I have to chuckle when I say that because I can’t help but think of Monty Python. Ha ha. I’m not even a fan of Monty Python, but they sure have some great one-liners!
Anyway, for your viewing pleasure, here’s all of my almost dead produce….
Unfortunately, I declared my poor cucumber “officially dead” (I swear cucumbers last 2 days tops!), but everything else was still okay. I washed everything and cut it up into usable portions.
I have learned time and time again that if my produce is washed, cut up and ready to eat….I eat it! It’s so simple to just grab it and add it to things. It definitely makes eating well easier!
Case in point, I immediately made myself a yummy egg creation with broccoli, peppers, onions, celery, spinach and a little cheese!
I also made myself another random creation for lunch too! I just mixed some leftover brown rice with hard boiled eggs, turkey, broccoli (I steamed it in the microwave first) and a spoonful of Tzatiki (from Costco.) Note: I actually took this pic on Saturday, but I had the same lunch yesterday too!
And, after I took this pic, I realized I’m gettin’ old. Man. I think the teenagers, sleep deprivation and sweet baby are taking a toll. Sigh.
Oh, and my sweet 4 (almost 5!) year old has decided he likes my brown rice/veggie/random stuff concoctions too. He asked me to make him his very own.
FYI, this child is one of my healthiest eaters. He told me broccoli is his favorite food and he doesn’t like pizza!??!? Woah.
Let’s hope it lasts.
Last night, I also decided to make homemade pizza for dinner. I made my typical homemade pizza for the kids, but I made a cauliflower crust pizza for Kev and I…
I topped it with tomatoes, peppers, onions, olives and of course, sauce and cheese.
This pizza is seriously so good and I’m sorry I haven’t even shared the recipe with y’all! I WILL share it this week! Promise.
Sooo, yesterday I successfully used up all of the broccoli, most of the peppers/onions and about half of the celery. Score. I also finished all of the cauliflower and some of the spinach. Yay.
I’m always trying to get more veggies in the diet and I need to remember to make my life a little easier by taking a few minutes to prepare my veggies beforehand.
Live and learn.
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Yesterday, I played a fun game called Dungeon with my cute babies…
Um ya, the baby didn’t really “play,” he was too enthralled with his binky. Ha ha.
Love him.
I had a ball playing with my preschooler though. FYI, I had this game when I was a kid and I LOVED it. A couple months ago I decided to look it up on Amazon to see if it was still around….
Sure enough, they had it (albeit, the new and improved version!)
I decided to get it and my kids have loved it! I must say that I realize now it’s a bit of a “geeky” game (it now says it’s affiliated with “Dungeons and Dragons” on the cover), but it’s really fun and simple to learn. I must also say that I don’t know anything about Dungeons and Dragons!
Actually, maybe I do….but if I do, I don’t know I do. Does that even make sense??? Ha ha.
Anyway, I also made myself some Chocolate Peanut Butter Oatmeal because I was craving a treat. I love this oatmeal and it totally scratched the itch. It filled me up for a long time too!
Oh, and my baby wanted to share with me too.
He loved it. Can ya tell??? Ha ha.
Speaking of a cute baby, I was able to go on a run with him in the jogger yesterday!
It was his first time in the jogger and he loved it! The weather was perfect (~60 degrees) and it felt so good to be outside. I only ran 3.5 miles, but it was just right.
I kept checking on the baby throughout my run and I snapped this cutie pie picture of him…
He was so tired and was just spacing off, enjoying the ride.
I loved running with him and am so glad the weather is warmer now so I can take him with me. I’m supposed to run 5 miles tomorrow and I’m nervous.
I haven’t run 5 miles since before I was pregnant!
Ya know, 5 miles isn’t really that far, but it’s all relative.
Back it the day, I used to run 5+ miles on a regular basis and I considered it a short run. Now, it’s my “long run.” Hee hee.
Funny how that works.
I’m happy to be running again though and it’s fun to ramp up the miles.
Well, it’s late and I need to hit the hay, so I’m going to end this. I hope you are all happy and healthy!
I’m the same way – if I don’t get all the produce ready right when I come home from the store than I end up wasting some of it and I can’t stand that.
Hooray for running again!!! I can’t imagine running 5 miles pushing a stroller!!!
I am SO HAPPY to be running “for reals” again! I don’t love pushing a stroller, but I’m happy for the options it gives me.
Oh man, the produce thing bugs me. During the summer we get produce from a CSA and it’s great – all fresh and organic, but so much PRESSURE! I hate throwing food away.
Good luck on the long run today. I’m sure you’ll rock it!
I know! I always load up on the produce and have such good intentions to get through all of it, but it’s tough! Kills me to chuck it!
You’ll do great on your 5 miler! Don’t get into your head too much and DON’T compare yourself to how you used to run before little dude. I take a week off and struggle to run 5 miles, so you’re FINE! 🙂 I cannot waste produce…it’s an ugly sight if I have to.
This is such great advice!! Thanks so much. I’m always so amazed at how MENTAL running is. My mental state can make or break my run. I’m happy to say that my 5 miler went well. I’m hoping the rest of my training is the same!
I do the same about preparing the food to be ready to eat. It is probably human nature that if it is prepared we tend to eat it. My kids especially are always like that.
Cannot wait to hear your pizza recipe.
And so glad you can run with him!
I absolutely cannot stand wasting food and I hate it when produce goes bad! I’ve found that in Brazil, it goes bad even faster than in the US (although it is generally riper when I buy it, which I prefer!).
I imagine the produce is different down there! That is just SO COOL you live there now!
Excited for you to share your pizza recipe.
I totally understand on working the mileage back up after a baby. I’ve had to completely stop running with each of my pregnancies and it is super hard to get my body/mind back to running where it was pre baby. Enjoy your 5 miles !
I’ve been amazed at how hard it’s been to get back into running shape! I’m happy that I’m slowly starting to improve though!
So…Carson looks SO much like Tyler in that picture you tok of him! Love him!
I just went back and looked at that picture and YOU’RE right!! I see a lot of similarities in my kids and it’s so much fun. Carson loves you too!!!
First, I have to say how much I enjoyed the Monty Python clip! I called my teenage son out, and enjoyed it a second time with him.
My family won’t even eat an apple unless it’s washed, cored and sliced, so I’m a big fan of cut-up produce. Maybe I should have a produce party this weekend and make the kids help with prep!
I hope your 5 mile run went great!
Ha ha, Monty Python is so funny! I have to be in “the mood” for their humor, but it’s really one of a kind. Ha. I love the idea of a “produce party!”
I HATE wasting food but I always find myself doing it! It is much better when I get it all cut up, then I’m more likely to use it in the rush of the week!!!
We do homemade pizzas all the time, to save time I just use whole wheat pitas as the crust but I’m looking forward to the cauliflower recipe!!
I need to try pitas for the crust! Great idea!
I hate when that happens with my produce. It feels as though I’m just throwing money in the trash can. I try to buy just what I need, but at times I still ending wasting.