The last few weeks have been up-and-down when it comes to meal planning, but that is about to end for two reasons: T-ball is over next week (which means our weekday schedules resumes some normalcy) and our CSA (community supported agriculture) farm share starts next week!
This is the first time we’ve ever done a farm share and I’m really excited. For those not familiar with it, with a farm share, you buy a “share” of a farm’s harvest at the beginning of the growing season, and then each week you go to the farm to pick up your “share” of the farm’s vegetable harvest, which means the produce varies from week to week. The farm is located right here in our town, so I love idea of supporting my community … plus, talk about locally grown!
It looks like we’ll be picking up on Thursdays, which works out well, since I tend to do my grocery shopping and meal planning on Friday afternoons. Now I can base our meal plan on the produce I picked up the day before.
But that’s next week. In the meantime, here is this week’s meal plan … note the return of New Food Monday!
Meal Plan
Sunday: Grilled pizzas (goat cheese arugula for us, regular ol’ cheese for the kiddos)
(New Food) Monday: Falafels (from Trader Joe’s) with hummus, cucumbers, pita and feta. We’ve had this once before but Buddy was not thrilled with the hummus (which I make from scratch), and I am determine to get him to come around on it (especially when I heard Mimi’s been enjoying her hummus snacks at daycare).
Tuesday (T-ball game): Couscous lentil salad (I am making this ahead of time on Sunday and putting it in the fridge so it will be all set for Dr. G. and I when we get home. For the kiddos, it will probably be a quick dinner of chicken, fruit and veggies)
Wednesday: Dr. G. is travelling so it will be quick dinner … thinking quesadillas for the kids and a simple Mexican salad for me
Thursday (T-ballgame): Pasta
Friday: Mimi’s 2nd birthday! More to come on that, but dinner today will be whatever the birthday girl desires … with cupcakes for dessert, of course
Saturday: In case we didn’t get enough T-ball this week, Dr. G. and I are attending a fundraiser comedy/dinner night to raise money for our town’s Youth Baseball League.
Workout Plan
Since my half marathon is over, I am setting my sights on another item on my 2013 Fitness Bucket List: Running a sub-25 5K. However, making the transition from endurance (read: slower speed) to speed work hasn’t been easy. I am running a 5K next Saturday on a course I am familiar (I’ve done this race 3 times) with that is relatively flat, so this could be a good opportunity. I just don’t know if two weeks out from a half marathon I’ll be make to make that switch to speed. But I’m gonna try! That means my workouts this week will be in support of that goal … plus I need to get back into Body Pump again. I took last week off as I recovered from my half.
Sunday: I have so much yard work to do that I am counting that as a workout today!
Monday: Body Pump
Tuesday: 4 miles – 2 minute intervals (base speed of 8:15, sprinting speed of 7:50)
Wednesday: Elliptical for 50 minutes
Thursday: 4 miles – 2 minute intervals (base speed of 8:15, sprinting speed of 7:50)
Friday: Rest
Saturday: Gaspee 5K Road Race
Have you ever participated in a farm share? Any tips or advice?
Laura @ Mommy Run Fast says
I miss our CSA! Hoping to find a good one when we move this summer. Congrats on your half!! Just went over to read your report. 🙂
Jen says
I can’t wait for our CSA to start soon! I was just looking at the TJs falafels last week, wondering how they were, will have to try them.
Jill @ Fitness, Health and Happiness says
I love my CSA and can’t wait to start! Good luck with your next goal!
Rudy Langoni says
Sounds like a really good plan 🙂 Good luck with it!