Day Two

Day Two started with Jason making omelets and more sweet potato hash. We have quickly determined that we have got to get our hands on some approved ketchup... but the lovely Shannon also gave me the tip to roast the sweet potatoes in the oven with bacon instead of in the oven and the need for ketchup no longer exists. I'll have to give that a shot this week... because, let's be honest, you can't really go wrong with bacon.  Did I mention Jason had never eaten, let alone made, an omelet prior to this? Yea, he somehow magically pulls these kinds of things off every now and then.

Lunch was going to be coconut shrimp and steamed broccoli. For as lucky as Jason got for breakfast, I didn't have as much success with the shrimp. I'm determined to get these to work on another day, because as good as they looked, the breading just didn't crisp well and they were somewhat mushy, which was a huge disappointment. Jason had to leave for work in under 45 minutes, so he made a smoothie.  I ate a "Burger" for lunch, which is what he took for dinner. All in all, we were both happy with our meals, but not nearly as happy as I would've been with coconut shrimp.

Breakfast - Omelet with Red Bell Peppers and Broccoli, Sweet Potato Hash
Lunch - Coconut Shrimp and Steamed Broccoli   "Burgers" (Seasoned beef burgers with sliced tomato, wrapped in romaine lettuce for me),
Smoothie of Kale, Spinach, Orange Juice, Banana, and Frozen Berries for Jason)
Dinner - "Burgers" (for Jason), Spinach Salad with oranges, apples, pumpkin seeds, toasted pecans, red bell peppers and tangy orange dressing (for me)
Snacks - Veggies with Guacamole and Apple with Almond Butter

By about 2pm I had come to the realization that watching TV is highly inconvenient when there are three back-to-back commercials for foods you can't eat right now. First was yogurt, can't have yogurt. Second was a Dairy Queen Blizzard, thanks a lot... that's salt in a wound. And last but not least, the Olive Garden commercial with steaming breadsticks being brushed with butter. WHY!?!?! Why is this torture happening?!?! I was having a huge craving for a hot fudge brownie sundae around 4pm, which is when I decided even vacuuming and mopping would be more enjoyable that those thoughts, so the house work began and the veggies and guac had to suffice. Jason struggled to fend off the pressure of deep dish pizza at work, even though co-workers were adding to the struggle with comments like "just one slice, it won't kill you". No, it wouldn't kill him, but it will get better, and the fact that he's sticking it out is awesome. I love your teamwork (or competitive side), honey!

I also started the prep work for Day Three's menu - Taco Lettuce Wraps and Braised Pork in the Crockpot, and stayed up later than planned to make clarified butter and homemade ketchup. Yes, I stayed up late making ketchup. That was mainly for Jason, as he decided the burgers also needed ketchup, however I do miss it on my hash in the mornings. But the butter... Oh my word, sweet Paula Dean, that stuff made me go weak in the knees. *Use it only sparingly, Jordan, you are only to use it sparingly* But....Can you smell the golden goodness?