Eat Like a Rabbit

The luncheon item in question is in the center right of the photograph. It is a package very similar to the Uncle Ben's 90 second Wild Rice packs that I love. I heated it at work and dumped only 3/4 of it out onto a plate with all eyes on me, amazed that such a tiny package could contain so much. It actually contains two servings, and I could barely eat half of it. I think for a guy, like Paul, it would easily make a full meal.

I was very impressed by the minimal ingredients in the jambalaya and the good amount of protein and fiber per serving (4g, if I remember correctly). The package says gluten-free, which is a wonderful thing--both that it is gluten-free and that the company is known for putting such important information on the front label. On the other hand, I was surprised that butter was one of the ingredients. I don't require butter in my rice when I make it. Why would I expect it in other rice packages? Perhaps the biggest reason that the thought upset me is because I might have accidentally served it to someone I knew who was allergic to dairy without thinking. Such an ingredient just isn't expected.

Weekly Menu Planning

• Vegetarian Hot Dogs with Cole Slaw and Baked Beans
• Vegetarian Turkey Fajitas
• Vegetarian Hamburgers with Oven Baked Fries
• Vegetarian Skallops on Pasta with almond garlic recipe sauce from Gourmet magazine
• Black-eyed Peas, Cole Slaw and Corn Bread

We have most of these items. The menu is fairly limited because I was not in town to go grocery shopping on Thursday. I have not decided what order I want to make these meals in. Obviously, it depends on the busy schedule. By the way, I really, really don't like peas, even the black-eyed kind. However, we have some in the cabinets that need to be eaten. Since Paul will eat most of them, I'm not worried. But, I don't like to just store things forever. I will choke the peas down because they are on the plate and because I know they are good for me. But I don't have to enjoy it! Paul's mom taught me to top them with mayonnaise, bell peppers, green onions and seasoned salt. I can eat them more with those items on them.

What do you plan on eating this week?