I know they're good for me. I have no argument with that. I just don't like vegetables. I never want to eat them. I force myself -- and not often enough.
So, in an effort to like them better, I Googled something like "delicious vegetarian recipes" and found an article on RealSimple that listed 31 delicious recipes. I'm going to try them out.
Yesterday I got the ingredients for the first on the list, flaky mushroom and Gruyere tarts. I made some substitutions -- I bought regular button mushrooms (which were on special at Aldi) rather than shitake or something fancier, and bought red onions rather than shallots. I bought sharp white cheddar rather than Gruyere. Still, an expensive dish.
I spent $10 for white wine, mushrooms, red onions, Dijon mustard, and spring mix at Aldi. I had to go to Jewel to get white wine vinegar, frozen pastry puff, and the white cheddar for $14.
(An explanation here -- some of these ingredients are for a side salad with homemade dressing.)
I will make the tarts today.
Yesterday I had a free burger, fries and drink at my mystery shop, and in the evening I had the very last of that split pea soup that has lasted forever.
I had a really awful night last night. Couldn't sleep because 1) my legs hurt 2) I was too hot 3) I was thirsty 4) maybe it was that cup of tea???? Anyway, just a dreadful night. I do have to take care of the boys after school today, so I'm going to take it real easy this morning.
I had scheduled myself for a haircut yesterday, but it was a busy day and I didn't even try to get in. Now I'm thinking I may wait till the end of the week. My hair looks fine, though my bangs are little mangled from a self-cut. At least they are not in my eyes.
On Friday I'm going to a Chicago Symphony Orchestra concert with my friend J, who lives in a western suburb. The concert is also in (another) western suburb; it is a benefit for a community foundation. J is giving me the free ticket, and there is a reception preceding. J is checking on whether there are appetizers at the reception -- if not, we'll meet a little earlier and have dinner together.
I'm really excited; it's been a long time since I've been to a good concert, and, actually, it's been quite a while since I've since J.
I looked ahead in my budget and it looks like in April I will not have to pay assessment fees, because my pay day will come before they are withdrawn. That really eases things; otherwise it would have been a pretty tight month.
Trying to Like Vegetables
March 13th, 2018 at 01:58 pm
March 13th, 2018 at 07:02 pm 1520967777
I was wondering if you like soup? Two veggie heavy, delicious soups are "Autumn Vegetable " by Ellie Krieger, and " Cozy Butternut, Sweet Potato and red lentil stew"
from the blog " Oh She Glows". ( google) Enjoy!
March 13th, 2018 at 09:41 pm 1520977275
March 14th, 2018 at 12:39 am 1520987977
Try smoothies! A huge handful of raw spinach blends surprisingly well with coconut milk and a frozen banana half. (And anything else you add)
March 14th, 2018 at 12:53 am 1520988822
March 14th, 2018 at 03:26 am 1520997983
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A little butter and the steam technique seems to be the trick. You don't need to add all that butter and garlic that the recipe calls for. I am sharing the recipe because I am still in disbelief that I can enjoy eating green beans.
March 14th, 2018 at 03:29 am 1520998149
Fixed my link. Apparently garlic is not in the recipe (but in our version we add garlic).
March 14th, 2018 at 01:12 pm 1521033159