Holy Hurricane Irma, Batman!
Wowser!
Irmagerd!
As Hurricane Irma approached, our home became an evacuee shelter for family members including our two sisters, two pugs and our nephews. I feared losing power or a tree falling on our roof, but we were very fortunate. While most of Florida lost power, my family and I fared with no damage to our home and we didn’t lose power.
Surrounded by family, we made the most of the stressful situation. There was a lot of laughter, wine, junk food and board games. I have such fond memories of hurricane days from my childhood and I am grateful that my children will remember Hurricane Irma the same way.
Once Hurricane Irma blew through Florida, there was a massive statewide clean up behind her path of destruction. For that reason, the schools remained closed for a week and once again, we had to make the most of what we were handed: a forced week long vacation. Thankfully, our attractions fared well and opened for business after a thorough clean-up and inspection. So, the kids and I survived #Irmageddon with a day at Busch Gardens and a day at Clearwater Beach.
This week, the schools are now finally open for business again and we’re ready to get back to our regular routine. But hurricane season is only just getting warmed up! Rumor has it that Jose and Maria may stop in to say “Hello” sometime soon.
Oh Lordy. I better stock up on more wine, chips and hot dogs. In the meantime, here’s our healthier hot dog-free dinner menu for the week.
Run DMT’s 7-Day Meal Plan
Sunday
Dinner –Burgers with Asian-Style Slaw and Roasted Potatoes
Meatless Monday
Breakfast – Sliced of Seed Your Soul Bread with 2 Tb sunbutter and ½ sliced banana
Snack – Apple and 2 Tb sunbutter
Lunch – Mixed greens salad with 2 Tbsp hummus
Dinner – Lentils and Pasta
Snack – 2 kiwis
Tuesday
Breakfast – Sliced of Seed Your Soul Bread with 2 Tb sunbutter and ½ sliced banana
Snack – 3 Tbsp hummus and sugar snap peas
Lunch – Romaine lettuce wrap with 2 slices of Applegate turkey, ½ avocado & red onion
Snack – Apple and 2 Tb sunbutter
Dinner – Loaded Baked Potatoes
Snack – 2 kiwis
Wednesday
Breakfast – Sliced of Seed Your Soul Bread with 2 Tb sunbutter and ½ sliced banana
Snack – 3 Tbsp hummus and sugar snap peas
Lunch – Romaine lettuce wrap with 2 slices of Applegate turkey, ½ avocado & red onion
Snack – 1 small apple and 2 Tbsp sunbutter
Dinner – Grilled Chicken Fajitas
Snack – 1 cup plain yogurt with strawberries
Thursday
Breakfast – Sliced of Seed Your Soul Bread with 2 Tb sunbutter and ½ sliced banana
Snack – 3 Tb hummus with 2 stalks of celery
Lunch – Romaine lettuce wrap with 2 slices of Applegate turkey, ½ avocado & red onion
Snack – 1 small apple and 2 Tbsp sunbutter
Dinner – Roast Beef Sandwiches and Mixed Green Salad
Snack – 2 kiwis
Friday
Breakfast – Sliced of Seed Your Soul Bread with 2 Tb sunbutter and ½ sliced banana
Snack – 3 Tb hummus with 2 stalks of celery
Lunch – Romaine lettuce wrap with 2 slices of Applegate turkey, ½ avocado & red onion
Snack – 1 small apple and 2 Tbsp sunbutter
Dinner – Homemade pizza with a Mixed Greens Salad
How did you fair during Hurricane Irma? Are you ready to get back to a normal routine now and healthy meals again? What’s on your dinner menu this week?