Day 21 Dec 4

Well since my phone was not working I couldn't take a picture of my dinner :(

I made corned beef cabbage potatoes and carrots...my oldest really want us to go to McFarlands for dinner to get our Irish grub on and to stay on point not eating out I opted to make this meal for her and she was happy...

Day 20 Dec1

Tonight's menu upon request from my minions was sloppy joes...Normally I use the sloppy joe packet to flavor the beef...but I decided to step it up and make it from scratch..it turned out great and the minions ate it up...broccoli with Klamata olive hummus was a great add...yum yum!!!!

Day 18: November 28

Thanksgiving Round 2!

Today I traveled back to my hometown to celebrate Thanksgiving with my family. The main course included baked turkey, ham, buns, stuffing, mashed potatoes, homemade gravy (with bacon & onions), and green bean casserole. For dessert...white wine and homemade apple pie! 

I could tell right away that plate size mattered -- everyone's plate was so much bigger than my 9-inch plate! However, I felt stuffed with the portions I had. Being someone who feels the need to clean their plate, I can't imagine how much more food I would have felt compelled to serve myself simply because if I had room on my plate.

I feel like the theme for portion plates really hit me during this holiday. Using these dishware has brought to my attention the importance of prioritizing and proportioning what I put into my body.

Day 14: November 24

Sick Day = putting life on pause to rest and take time to take care of me. And finally getting to eat dinner with my roommate!

Tonight I made a recipe I've used in the past (lots of vegetables, cheap overall, tastes great, and I can make a lot in one batch so my lunches are prepared for the week):

• 1 cup Brown Rice
• 3 Russet Potatoes 
• Seasoned with salt/pepper/paprika, cooked in olive oil
• 1.5 green peppers
• 1 red pepper
• 4 slices of onion
• >>I cooked my peppers and onion together on stove
• 1 cup green beans
• Prepared in microwavable bag 
• 2 cups stew beef
• chopped into nickel-size bites, seasoned with salt/pepper/garden seasoning, cooked on stove in olive oil

Day 13: November 23

Today for lunch I had a banana, and to drink I had hot Lemon & Ginger Tea. I have been struggling with a sore throat & cold and I was told that this tea would help. I actually really dislike tea...and ginger. However, I added water to the top of the brown line to make it less strong. This cup actually held heat pretty well!

Leftover slice of pizza for an early dinner (5:30PM) alone in my kitchen before running errands. Added Parmesan Cheese and crushed red pepper. Leftovers are a good way for me to save time and help me avoid having to head to a fastfood place.

Day 17: November 27

Day after Thanksgiving dinner. Simple homemade tomato sauce with ground bison. I doubt I would have had the salad before portion plates. It makes me want to think of something for each dish. 

Day 12 November 23

Made my Italian Pasta Salad...colorful and whole lot of goodness...my family can eat this every day if they could...

Sabrina's Come Back Dinner

Blacken Salmon, Potato Veggie Medley, Cornbread muffin and let's not forget my Lemon Tea. Still a little under the weather.

Day 8 November 18

Kimchi Ramen soup tonight for me...nice and hot for a wet cold night

Day 6 November 16

Slow Cooker Beef Pasta...another Pinterest Recipe..oh so good for a gloomy day..stay tuned for the recipe...It was very hard not to go for another bowl but I didn't...#stayingstrong

I used grass fed ground beef, organic garlic and no rBST cheeses

Day 5 Dinner (Nov 15)

Today's dinner was a light one! Garden salad with cherry tomatoes & carrots. 

Xoxo 

Fireball 

Day 6: Sunday dinner at my mom's

Almost every Sunday I go to my mom's house for dinner. This Sunday was one of my favorites! Lasagna. I was excited to show my family my plate setting and they were excited to see them. Halfway through my meal my mom asked if her lasagna tasted any differnt on these plate. I said it is wonderful as always, but I definetly got a smaller piece than normal.

Dinner Day 4

Philly Cheese Wrap with Roasted Sweet Potatoes

-7 oz of lean roast beef

-1/2 cup onions

-1/2 cup green pepper

-1/2 cup jalapeño 

-1/2 cup low fat cheese

-1 whole wheat tortilla

Sautée roast beef, veggies and add cheese.  Cover and let the cheese melt. Once cheese has melted take ingredients and place on tortilla. Wrap tortilla and place in pan and heat until crisp on outside. Plate and serve

Roast sweet potatoes at 450 degrees

Day 2: November 11 - Dinner 11/11

So tonight at our staff meeting, our managers surprised us with some homemade chili (which I proceeded to garnish with cheese...obviously) :)

My coworkers asked about the plates project which I answered half-heartedly (getting stared at while you try to eat can be a bit weird for me). However, I'm glad this project is grabbing people's attention  so much so that they are asking questions. What a great start!