I want to start out by saying that we grilled out on the hottest day of the year, probably my lifetime. Although, if you want to get technical, I watched from our chilly, air-conditioned apartment as that future-husband-of-mine survived temperature changes of around 50 degrees going back and forth to our miniature grill.

We are not your frequent chicken eaters. I always think that chicken breasts = blah. Give me some wings? Maybe some thighs?  You’ve got my attention.

I’ve had za’atar seasoning in my cupboard for at least a year, and definitely don’t use it enough, so grilled chicken with za’atar was immediately put on my “to-make” list when I came across it in Bon Appetit. With minimal prep and a flavorful, healthy dinner, chicken might just start making more of an appearance after all.

*The marinade is simple to throw together, just don’t forget to make it the night before you plan on having it!

Tuesday May 3rd:

5:26 am wake up call via Sleep Cycle app (amazing so far!)

6:00 am – yoga sculpt class – feel like the biggest wimp/strongest person all in the same hour

8:00 am – Get settled into work with Coffee – did you know it is Hemp History Week?

Breakfast: Multigrain Waffles (originally purchased for the Taster but I’ve eaten most of them) + earth balance + peanut butter

Wonder if ”Oats in a Jar” are really as good as everyone says they are? How are they different than just adding peanut butter to oats…debate wether to save the jar or not… someone please enlighten me.

Realize I should be eating a Hemp Bagel for Hemp History Week.

Lunch: California Sandwich: guacamole + pepperjack cheese + sprouts + tomato on whole grain bread. Carrots/celery + hummus and dried mango on the side.

Wish it was warm like California…remember I’m going in 8 days…smile

Recall my Food Microbiolgy Professor stating that he would never eat sprouts because of cross contamination. Continue to eat sprouts anyway. Mental note: don’t forget to take probiotics.

Snack: Try a Strawberry Odwalla Protein Monster with some twitter.

Is this what strawberry pepto bismol tastes like? Dislike and toss. Feel guilty for wasting food.

Reach for standard snack as of late – organic string cheese & roasted seaweed. Much better.

7:00 pm pour myself a glass of wine with a background of Real Housewives

Dinner: tilapia + frozen green beans (1/2 bag)+ an egg

Wonder what people will think about the random egg…

Decide a few bites of Coconut Ice Cream would be a good food to end the day with.