An Earth Day conversation with my boss took a turn for the unusual, and he challenged me to a week of not eating any foods derived from animals. Zip. Zilch. Since I don't turn down most challenges that aren't illegal, I'll be spending my week eating plant-based food. He thinks I won't make it two days.
And before you ask, yes, friends, this is all you are going to hear about until next Friday.
Here is a recap of Day One...
Right out of the gate I was attacked by the want for cream in my coffee. With no coconut milk in sight, I had to make a judgment call. Black coffee isn't the worst, but it's not ideal either. In the end, my need for caffeine won. It probably won't be the worst thing I try all week.
I drove to Whole Foods to get some provisions, and I successfully completed Day One.
Here is what I ate today:
Breakfast:
Blech! Coffee
French bread, toasted
Red plum jam
What I said "no" to: Butter, cream, egg
Lunch:
Zucchini Grillini (no cheese, on French bread)
Fruit
Corn chips and salsa
What I said "no" to: Jason's Deli soft serve (wtf?), cheese, 9-grain artisan bread, rum sauce
Snack:
Apple slices
Peanut butter
Dinner:
Lime Sweet Potato, black beans, and kale
What I said "no" to: Chicken wild rice soup
All that sacrificin'..and I didn't die. :) I sure wish I had some figs to reward me.
And before you ask, yes, friends, this is all you are going to hear about until next Friday.
Here is a recap of Day One...
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| Which Hummus?? AHHHHHHH! |
Right out of the gate I was attacked by the want for cream in my coffee. With no coconut milk in sight, I had to make a judgment call. Black coffee isn't the worst, but it's not ideal either. In the end, my need for caffeine won. It probably won't be the worst thing I try all week.
I drove to Whole Foods to get some provisions, and I successfully completed Day One.
Here is what I ate today:
Breakfast:
Blech! Coffee
French bread, toasted
Red plum jam
What I said "no" to: Butter, cream, egg
Lunch:Zucchini Grillini (no cheese, on French bread)
Fruit
Corn chips and salsa
What I said "no" to: Jason's Deli soft serve (wtf?), cheese, 9-grain artisan bread, rum sauce
Snack:
Apple slices
Peanut butter
Dinner:
Lime Sweet Potato, black beans, and kale
What I said "no" to: Chicken wild rice soup
All that sacrificin'..and I didn't die. :) I sure wish I had some figs to reward me.
