I got it into my head to have a salad and pasta lunch. This isn't unusual in itself. What I did differently, though, was I took out my food scale and measuring cups and tried to see how much food would actually make up a proper meal. I was surprised at the outcome.
I actually found it difficult to finish my food ... but that may be because the weather's been so warm I've been chugging down a lot of iced green tea. Oh, the salad was mixed greens with apples and italian dressing. The pasta is penne with abalone mushrooms in herb, garlic, and mushroom sauce. The glass in the corner has iced green tea in it.
One of our members in
TK, Dr. Bert gave me a bunch of fresh cherries last Friday. I've never had fresh cherries before. I've eaten them canned and bottled but somehow, fresh cherries are still better. They're crunchy and juicy, and kind of remind me of grapes. My folks and I are eating them slowly 'cause we don't know when we will get another batch.
Dr. Bert says his supplier also has fresh blueberries. I'm really looking forward to those. I want to buy a big batch and see how they turn out in muffins. Somehow canned blueberries just don't turn out as well as I would like them to.
Ever hear of
Vitaminwater?
Kasuy and I saw this at
Rustan's last week. They're expensive (even on sale!) so it would not have ordinarily made us stop but reading the label was an interesting experience and made me buy 1 just to taste it. Here is what it says on the Multi-V (lemonade [a-zinc]) bottle (that's the one on the far left).
Remember "the Jetsons"? All they had to do was push a button to get dressed, microwave a pill to eat a three course meal and throw Astro out on that treadmill thingy to walk him. Talk about the good life.
Well, we created this all in one product containing more of the nutrients you need, from vitamin a to zinc. Think of it as a drinkable swiss army knife. Ok, so we didn't invent the flying car or legless robot maids, but come on ... like that's ever gonna happen.
Vitamins + water = all you need
For best results, stick in fridge.
The inside is natural, the outside is plastic.
Truth is, I have yet to taste it.
Price-wise ... same as buying a mocha frapuccino at
Starbucks. I'll let you know once I get around to opening the bottle and tasting it.
Let's get one thing straight ... I DO NOT LIKE PIZZA.
I DO NOT LIKE PIZZA. I DO NOT LIKE PIZZA. I don't HATE it. I'd eat it if there was no other option, but just the thought of it is making me GAG. Offering me pizza may be a thoughtful gesture but for me it's like offering cigarettes to a non-smoker or giving candy to an insulin-dependent diabetic.
I DON'T LIKE PIZZA. If I wasn't willing to attend a
VA Pizza party, it wasn't because of the company (I love VA!), it was because of the pizza!
Telling me that
"it's good for you, it's a full meal", sorry to say, is a bunch of crock! That's not the way I eat and all that mess of fat is NOT good for me. People who really know me would tell you I'm not a fan of meat or cholesterol or so much cheese. For example, the ONLY time I eat steak is when I meet up with friends and they all decide to eat at Snackaroo, which is, at most, once a month ... and even that is difficult for me. For those who don't know ... I really don't eat beef (except the few times it is grilled). I challenge you to think back at all meals we all shared and tell me how often you've seen me eat red meat ... or even pizza, to be specific. I DO NOT EAT PIZZA.
I eat pasta, and even then, I don't really go for the creamy sauces, unless I don't have a choice about it. I prefer pesto or arrabiatta, or putanesca.
I eat chicken (not fried), I eat fish (steamed, preferably), I eat veggies (in salads), I eat rice (preferably red rice). I eat, I eat, I eat. I don't starve myself. So if I turn down food I don't eat, don't get offended, please. I appreciate the thoughtful gesture, but I won't eat it just to please you if I think it isn't good for me or my body.
To be fair, though, my aversion to pizza may also stem from the fact that I worked in
Shakey's for a couple of years when I was in my teens.
Whatever the reason, though, I hope you can all respect my desire NOT to eat certain food. I know most of you are not as concerned about the food you eat and that is your choice. But I AM concerned about my food intake and thank you for respecting that.
One of my favorite food of all time is Century Tuna Hot and Spicy! I love it on bread, on warm rice, or in spaghetti. I liked it plain or mixed with another sauce ... I just love it! But then, I really like tuna, whether fresh or canned. Actually, I like big fish 'cause their bones are big enough for me to avoid, hehehe.
Thank you,
sis, for feeding me Century Tuna Hot and Spicy for dinner.
I was surprised at the outcome. 
