Din-Din

You all know what they say about where the road to good intentions leads. This was one of those weeks that my intentions and actions did not coincide. I had every intention  of beginning keto on Tuesday, but I didn't. I did not eat badly, but ___.

Anyway I regret declaring I was beginning it, when obviously I did not.

As soon as I typed the word "regret" I knew what song I would use for this post. I think Miss Otis Regrets has such a beautiful melody and I especially love Ellis Marsalis' touch on the piano. This is one of those songs I play often. Hope you enjoy. 

Stuff I planned on making:

1. July 4th meal: ribs, corn on the cob, coleslaw, watermelon

2. Greek chicken, green beans, rice pilaf or caulirice pilaf

3. Grilled steak, salad

4. Big salad meal

5. Veggie dinner TBD after I hit the produce stand

6. Out to eat

7. BLT's

Stuff I actually made (or bought):

Monday: The Fourth of July came and with it brought a traditional 4th meal.

BBQ ribs, corn on the cob, coleslaw, watermelon, ice cream bars

Tuesday: I made a quick run to the produce stand and this was the result.

Peas, okra, tomato slices, cucumber slices

Wednesday: I wanted to have a dinner that could be made and in the refrigerator. We planned a pre-dinner night swim and after swimming I hate to cook.

Huge chopped salad with cheese

Thursday: My sister and I swam laps, then just had a pool day. I did not even begin to feel like cooking so I didn't.

Meatloaf, okra, turnip greens, cornbread takeout from Fried Green Tomatoes

Friday: It was hot, miserably hot and who wants to heat up the kitchen when the outside is steamy?Thanks to the grill and air fryer for salvaging some semblance of cooking.

Cheeseburger salad, sweet potato fries

Saturday: TheHub worked at the office and I ran our usual Saturday morning doings. We both got home in time for a late lunch. I meant to swim but I kept hearing thunder in the distance. It did not stay distant very long and with the lightning we had high winds and a gully washer. So much for grilling out 

Peanut butter and jelly sandwiches

Sunday: It was hot and humid. Much to hot to cook inside 

Grilled steak, corn on the cob, tossed salad

This week our peppers and green beans are coming in like gang busters so meals have to be planned around them:

1 Philly cheesesteak casserole, coleslaw

2 Italian sausage with peppers, onions ,squash, green beans and tomatoes

3 Raw veggies and cheese or dip

4 Grilled chicken, basque peppers, lettuce wedge

5.Turkey cheeseburger salad

6 Fettuccine Alfredo, green beans, salad

7 Out to eat or takeout 

I am not using the K word though with very slight substitutions everything above is K compliant. Fingers crossed!

Have a great week staying on plan, going off plan, or with no plan at all.

ps. The storm Saturday knocked out everything but electrical power. I can’t post comments from my phone but know I have read every blog from the past two days