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Absolutely nothing, that’s what. My fridge (seen above) seems jam packed with all sorts of goodies, but the sad part is that there’s not enough ingredients to put together anything that would resemble a complete, healthy and balanced meal. Fooey. Guess we’ve gotta go grocery shopping honey! Ohhh, grocery shopping in the city. Gone are the days when you can just hop in your car and drive to the nearest Harris Teeter when you need your food fix. Instead, now we must strap on our most comfortable shoes that can endure the mile walk both ways, then check, double check, and triple check our grocery list to make sure we have everything, (because there’s no way in hell I’m making a repeat trip), and grab your closest friend, husband or complete sidewalk stranger to accompany you on the trip, because you know 2 arms will not be enough to carry the load of food you’re about to purchase.
I said Brrr...(clap, clap)...it's cold in here!
But when you’re freezer looks like this, you know it’s inevitable that you just go ahead and get it over with already. (The sooner you go grocery shopping, the sooner you get to enjoy the new quart of Edy’s Slow Churned Cookies and Cream ice cream that you buy! Yippee skippee!)
But alas, I am starting anew. I made a promise to myself that when I moved to the city I would revamp my lifestyle in order to lead a healthier and happier life! I would start working out more, (joined the gym 2 weeks ago- check!), walk more instead of use public transportation, (it saves money anyway- check!), and begin to fill my diet with more wholesome and nutritious food. That means more veggies, fruits and whole grains, and less sugars, carbs and bad fats, (and less red velvet cupcakes with cream cheese frosting, single tear). Naturally I conned my “meat and potatoes” husband into joining me on this fun adventure and thankfully he hasn’t starved yet!
I really believe that living a healthy lifestyle not only puts you in better shape physically, (duh), but mentally as well. Sure one of those soft pretzels from the NYC street vendor looks delicious and tempting, but good lord does your stomach swell up to the size of a beach ball after all those carbs and salt! Your body and mind just simply feel better when you nourish them properly. I’m no genius when it comes to proper nutrition, but when I come to a fork in the road, I know to take the path that leads to the healthy spinach salad and not the yummy Edy’s Slow Churned Cookies and Cream ice cream, (sigh, it was nice knowing you ice cream, I bid thee a fond farewell….after I go finish off the tub that’s sitting in the freezer right now).
So, what I’d like to do is create a weekly post of my cooking experiences. I love to cook, and I’ve learned that being on a tight budget can sometimes make it difficult to eat those healthy fresh ingredients. But, if you plan your grocery list carefully and assign meal themes to each week, (ie: chicken week, or pork week etc.), you’ll be able to maximize the ingredients on your grocery list and use them up throughout the week. That way nothing goes to waste and your meals are still budget friendly! What I may end up doing is posting my grocery list for the week, the total amount of money spent on groceries, and what healthy recipes I’m planning to make! I’m hoping that my menus can be an inspiration for all of you out there who stand in your kitchen at dinner time with a confused look on your face. Of course I would love input from you too! Post any recipes that you’ve found that you like and that fit into that healthy, budget friendly category. I’m always up for new ideas!
Wish me luck and Bon Apetit!
Side Note: Ultimately, I do have a serious goal for which I’m making all of these lifestyle changes. But, I’m keeping that goal a secret for now. I will say that it has something to do with dance, and an audition in April of next year. That’s all you get though!
A: I know i know! But I won’t tell. Anyway, I’m leaving the cooking ball in your court. That is def not my forte. The extent of my cooking is pasta, chicken w/ A1, and sandwiches. I make a one mean appetizer that involves tomatoes though that i can post sometime and I think i just mastered my guacamole. Mmmmm. I heart avocados.
