Dad is gone! Let the pigging out begin!

Shane left Friday morning and will be gone for a week. I know you will be surprised to know he is hunting.

Here is our meal plan for the week. The girls beg for the things we never eat when Shane is around.

Monday: Taco Villa-bean and burritos for all! Don't forget the nacho fries!
Tuesday: Let's order Pizza!
Wednesday: I will cook something...how about pasta...
Thursday: Chick-fil-a!

I know this is totally unhealthy food but they are kids and it is once a year that Dad is gone this long! Ridiculous but fun for us and no clean up for me!

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Hello, My name is Billye and I am a food addict. I wish I wasn't but I am. I once said, "It's not about quality, it's about quantity". I don't necessarily need good food, just lots of it! I have also said I was born with the appetite of a man. Lately, I have really become more cognisant of the types of foods we are eating. I noticed that as I packed Landry's lunch, more and more foods were pre-packaged. Shane has started a workout challenge at Cross-Fit. It involves the Paleo diet. You basically eat like a Paleolithic man. Lean protein, veggies, fruits, nuts, etc.. I had to do some research to have some ideas for dinner. While I realized that the girls need a little more than the foods listed on this plan, I also realized they are getting WAY TOO MUCH processing in their foods. Foods in their natural states are so much better for them and me.

I purchased the book, The Eat-Clean Diet for Family and Kids by Tosca Reno. It has lots of info on what types of foods are clean and gives you a lesson in looking at labels. Basically, if you can't pronounce it should you really eat it? Now, don't get me wrong, we LOVE us some Velveeta cheese dip like crazy!! I just think that when I can control what they eat, like lunches, I should. Starting this week the girls are allowed one pre-packaged item per day. If they choose chips, that's it. If they choose fruit snacks, that;'s it. I had to buy LOTS of fruits and vegetables this weekend to choose from. I went ahead and washed and cut them up.
The book talks about the fewer the ingredients on the label the better. It was eye opening. Now, I'm not all hard core and I do realize I live in Midland with one "real" grocery store but I'm trying!

Here is another fish recipie I found and tried. It was really good too! Shane, for the second time in a week, said how good it was!

Grilled Tilapia

4 Frozen Tilapia fillets
salt
pepper
basil
cherry/grape tomatoes
white wine
Butter

Spray foil with cooking spray or spritz with Olive Oil. Place one filet on each sheet of foil. Sprinkle with salt, pepper and basil to your liking. One pat of butter on each is optional. I used a half pat on each. Cut tomates in half and lay on fish. I used 2 tomatoes on each and wished I had used more! I poured about 1-2 tablespoons of white wine on each. Make a packet with each foil piece and place on grill. Cook for 15 minutes.