Week 1 Launch

August 4th, 2008 by Lauren Andersen | Posted in Weekly Menu |

One of the first things I knew needed to change in our diet was our fruit and veggie intake - which I think applies to a lot of us. We were eating a lot of meat and pasta and cheese (yummy, not heart healthy). So my first weeks menu includes just 2 dinners with meat. I used to be a vegetarian, which my husband is thankful I’m not anymore, but I felt so much more healthy while doing it. I also want to try to buy organic and antibiotic free meats, so less meat is less $$$.

I’ve planned out our whole week’s dinners, with plans on leftovers for lunches. This is another goal of ours - smaller portions so there are leftovers.

I also want this to be realistic. I’m not an expert cook - I just watch a lot of Food Network and pour over cook books. I’m going to share my failures (not easy for me to do) as well as things that have worked well for me. I also know lots of people work 9-5, or work on different schedules. I’d love to hear how you cook and shop! I have many friends who are actors and artists, and keep really different schedules from most people. Together we’re our own experts.

So, here’s the menu for the week - things may shift depending on how much time I have

Monday - Eggplant Parmigiana - Jamie Oliver

Tuesday - Honey Chicken Skewers and Corn Salad - Real Simple

Wednesday - Tomato Basil Soup w/ crusty bread - The Farm to Table Cookbook

Thursday - Summer Quiche - The Farm to Table Cookbook

Friday - Moroccan Lamb w/Carrot Salad - Real Simple

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One Response to “Week 1 Launch”

  1. David G. Says:
    August 5th, 2008 at 12:20 pm

    Having a plan is the most important, and hardest step in managing your time and money. Congratulations on being able to set up this plan.

    You can get the kind of beef you are looking for at many CSAs and farmers market. I have a ranch and sell grass fed angus beef at a cost near supermarket prices. The meat is leaner, has less calories and is actually recomenede in heart healthy diets.

    A little reasearch and a little planning will go a long way in creating wonderful meals that are simple and economical. Good luck with your project.

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