Day One through Six were stressful days, full of emotion and anxiety. On Day Seven, after I dug into my savings to buy some groceries, I decided I would take pictures of the first real meal in a long week. Back to veggies and a little protein ~ and no carbs…for now.
The meal consisted of a Fennel and Beet Salad, Steamed Broccoli, and Crushed Peppercorn Encrusted Sirloin. Even the prep was fun. I took my time and documented the process of making the salad. I live alone and cooking for one, though not as exciting as having company, is still something I like to do. This meal is the perfect size for one. Here are the ingredients and their proportions for the Fennel and Beet Salad:
Fennel and Beet Salad:
30 grams or ⅓ cup thin sliced fennel
30 grams or ⅓ cup of cooked and cooled beets
18 grams or ¼ cup thin sliced red onion
1 small blood orange or minneola tangelo, or other small navel orange, peel and pith removed (you can cut up large pieces into bite sized if you like)
Dressing:
¼ teaspoon dijon mustard
1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
1.5 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
Sea Salt
Pepper
Mix salad ingredients together in a bowl. Whisk dressing ingredients together to form vinaigrette and pour over salad ingredients. Mix ingredients to coat. Plate on a separate salad plate and serve, or serve with beef or chicken. You could serve this with fish too, if you like, by substituting the red beets for golden beets. The golden beets are milder and less sweet, and pair well with fish.
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- The salad paired with four ounces of pepper crusted sirloin, one cup of steamed broccoli, and a small glass of red wine. No, I didn’t use the fancy napkin, but it did look nice on the table.
The shopping trip was Saturday. The meal was Sunday. The long week now over, was most certainly a test, but I don’t know if I passed or failed. I don’t think I fully understood the rules. All I do know, is writing and eating nothing but carbs, does not a happy me make. I have learned many lessons these past nine months, that I am sure others of the legion of underemployed have learned as well. We can’t give up hope, and we can’t give into despair. Perhaps next time the unexpected happens, I may be more prepared. At least I know now who I can call for a good kick in the motivation muscle. Thank you KPF.
Again, thank you for reading,
GL
A Thought For Every Word
GL Roberts Books 
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