Today is Blog Action Day 2011!
Since 2007, Blog Action Day has focused bloggers around the world to blog about one important global topic on the same day. Past topics have included water, climate change and poverty.
This year, Blog Action Day will be held on October 16, which coincides with World Food Day, so naturally our 2011 theme is FOOD.
In July I signed up for Consumer Supported Agriculture. Since I wasn't sure what I was investing in I split a half season share with a friend. My menu planning tip for this week is consider signing up for CSA because:
- eat ultra-fresh food, with all the flavor and vitamin benefits
- in all the years I've planned weekly menus I now start with the vegetables as the main entree
- eating seasonally adds variety to your weekly menus
- get exposed to new vegetables and new ways of cooking
- the flavor of fresh can't be beat
- supporting a local farmer
- organic fruit and vegetables (make sure to ask because not all CSAs are organic)
Thinking about trying a CSA? Visit Local Harvest and search a database of more than 3,000 CSAs.
On the menu for this week:
Sunday
Breakfast: egg white scramble with flax, 1 slice Ezekiel
Snack: protein bar
Lunch: Ultimate Turkey Sandwich
Snack: Pumpkin Spice Protein Shake
Dinner: Chicken Pot Pie with Whole Wheat Phyllo (recipe coming soon and you're going to love it)
Monday
Breakfast: Protein Berry Smoothie
Snack: 1 oz soy nuts, 1/2 oz cranberries
Lunch: Chicken Pot Pie (leftovers)
Snack: Protein Bar
Dinner: Chicken and Eggplant Lasagna (trying this recipe with a different variety of squash)
Tuesday
Breakfast: Protein Berry Smoothie
Snack: Honeycrisp Apple, 1 tbs almond butter, cinnamon
Lunch: Chicken and Eggplant Lasagna (leftovers)
Snack: Protein Bar
Dinner: White Chicken Chili (trying a new recipe)
Wednesday
Breakfast: Protein Berry Smoothie
Snack: 1 oz soy nuts, 1/2 oz cranberries
Lunch: White Chicken Chili (leftovers)
Snack: Protein Bar
Dinner: On-Your-Own Night
Thursday
Breakfast: Protein Berry Smoothie
Snack: Honeycrisp Apple, 1 tbs almond butter, cinnamon
Lunch: Chicken and Eggplant Lasagna (leftovers)
Snack: Protein Bar
Dinner: Wild Rice and Chicken Stuffed Peppers (another new recipe)
Friday
Breakfast: Protein Berry Smoothie
Snack: 1 oz soy nuts, 1/2 oz cranberries
Lunch: White Chicken Chili (leftovers)
Snack: Protein Bar
Dinner: Chicken and Pepita Salad
Saturday
Breakfast: egg white scramble with flax, 1 slice Ezekiel
Snack: Honeycrisp Apple, 1 tbs almond butter, cinnamon
Lunch: The Best Ever Tuna Salad
Snack: Protein Bar
Dinner: OUT
Recipe and menu planning template downloads found here Recipes and Menu Planning Templates.
I get Bountiful Baskets, which is similar I think. Super fresh produce and it is a co-op out of Utah. Saves a lot on the grocery bill too!
Posted by: Christy | October 16, 2011 at 08:20 AM
Hi Christy. I totally forgot about the savings! BB looks very similar to CSA. Unfortunately there isn't a BB in Ohio for me to try. Enjoy your mommycation!
Jill Conyers
My Blog: http://jillconyers.typepad.com/
I believe no decision should be made while running up hill. ~Nike
Posted by: jillconyers | October 16, 2011 at 08:42 AM
The Best Tuna Salad ever looks awesome! I'm going to try it. Thanks
Posted by: sharon | October 16, 2011 at 02:19 PM
now following!
http://livinthemommylife.blogspot.com
Posted by: malia p | October 16, 2011 at 08:02 PM
I made the chicken & eggplant lasagna with only zuchinni because that's what I had. It was SO good! Thanks for the recipe!
Posted by: Amy | October 17, 2011 at 09:34 AM
I'm so glad you enjoyed it! And it works so well with whatever you have on hand.
Jill Conyers
My Blog: http://jillconyers.typepad.com/
I believe no decision should be made while running up hill. ~Nike
Posted by: jillconyers | October 19, 2011 at 08:01 PM