Today's Eats

Well, I thought I was going to make soup today but as I am wont to do, I changed my mind. I'm a woman and it's my prerogative, right? Good, glad we're in agreement there. Anyway, I skipped breakfast today, not intentionally, just didn't feel the need and by the time I was hungry I might as well cook lunch. If you read my other blog, then you are well-versed in the challenges faced by my family in trying to eat healthy. Ryan has been the biggest struggle because when he was younger I went for convenience vs. nutrition and it's been hard to get him to make healthy choices. His biggest weakness is chicken nuggets and although I have made my own countless times I've never been able to get him to eat them...until today!

Since I had decided to make chicken nuggets for Ryan, it just made sense for me to eat them as well. No sense in completely wrecking the kitchen. I had some organic chicken tenders and cut them into inch pieces as uniform as possible. Then I took two eggs and a splash of half and half and mixed them together in order to soak the chicken pieces. Next, I took some Panko bread crumbs, poultry seasoning, pepper, and salt and mixed that together in another dish. Then, I took my largest saucepan and put in peanut oil until it was about 1.5 inches deep and heated it over med high heat. I dredged the egg soaked chicken through the panko mixture and then gently placed it into the hot oil. They did not take long to cook and were a gorgeous golden brown in no time. I gave Ryan a few and he ate them! I was flabbergasted and pleased beyond all reckoning. Now I can stop buying the processed nuggets at the store and fix my own for him. I can't tell you how great that feels!

For myself, I had a few nuggets and an organic salad made up of baby romaine lettuce leaves. Delish!



I ended the meal with a serving of chocolate, which is equal to the width of three fingers:



I actually only ate two squares off one row of chocolate. It was plenty.

Today, I was walking upstairs and was struck by how good I feel. Generally speaking, I've been feeling more energetic and clear-headed. I have no doubt it is in regard to me preparing most of our food from scratch. The kids have been happier and easier to get along with and the credit should go in large part to our reconstructed diet. It really does seem to have made a difference.

at this point, I'm not sure what's on the menu for dinner but I promise to update later!