I’d like to start this post off giving kudos to anyone out
there that is single or lives alone and practices the paleo/primal lifestyle
successfully.
Back story: My husband has been completing his pediatric
until round in another town (couple hours from home) for the past 4 days this
week and I have learned that it is difficult to cook for one person. Especially
if you are a lazy person.
Monday
While driving home from work I realize how easy it would be to
just grab a quick Chinese take-out dinner…...it's on the way...warning Will Robinson!
Warning! Think of the carbs/msg/nastiness!
Devil on left shoulder: Yes, but you don’t eat out often and you could go right back to
100% primal.
Angel on right shoulder: No – go to the grocery store and you can treat yourself to a
little Hagen Das instead of that take-out “food.”
Krista: Well….Okay. *rushes
off to the store*
I literally argued with myself for a good 5 minutes, but I
made it to the store and treated myself a bit. The smoked salmon looked great, a
little prosciutto, couple figs, a fine cheese, some wine….hey this isn’t so
bad. What was I thinking earlier?! This is a ready to eat delicious mix of
primal goodness that would last me a couple dinners.
Tuesday
Made a quick batch of Hell-O it’s not Jell-O for dessert to
go with my BBQ brisket and dark greens (leftovers from weekend).
Wednesday
Ate amazing leftovers from Monday. Food that good shouldn't be called leftovers. What do you think of free previous food= F.P.F.? Spread the word.
Thursday
Hubby is coming home so I will throw together a pork loin
with broiled zucchini.
Lessons learned:
If you are cooking for one, make a large
meal over the weekend to finish for F.P.F. during the week.
Keep it simple. Buy food that can be easily prepared (rotisserie chicken, salmon, breakfast, etc).
Make one of your favorite meals. You'll enjoy it more than any old fast "food."
Have a glass of wine. Turn on some music or a cooking show. That makes cooking more exciting and enjoyable.
There is little motivation to cook an elaborate meal for yourself
when you have other things to get done.
Krista
