Ape Diet Day 3

otherwise known as Hell. Yes, I was in hell yesterday. Lenny was feeling fine. I was cranky. I was hungry! We were at a business appointment and the guy (also a friend) wanted to eat a “sandwich” in front of us. was sure I would rip his arm off if he did. Rule to this diet, even though you are munching on carrots, apples and grapes all morning, when it is lunch time, do not wait another 2 1/2 hours to eat – BAD, VERY BAD! Then we got home ….two new magazines in the mail … Food and Wine and Bon Apetite, URRRRR…………

What to eat?! We stopped at the store on the way home, which seems to be the best thing to do, if you do not want old and/or slimy veggies. I was so cranky and hungry, I just ran in and grabbed whatever looked good – potatoes, tomatoes, broccoli, green garlic, baby red onion, baby romaine lettuce, radishes (because I had Chez Pim’s post on my mind, not that I could even think of eating it right now) and first spring strawberries.

What we made…. I do not imagine “baked” potatoes are part of the diet since the last I looked apes do not know how to cook; but, I really was not in the mood for eating a raw one, even though I do not mind them in that state. As well, I am sure Lenny would had freaked if I put a raw potato on the table. So … I baked them, not fully, just enough. Then I warmed some the broccoli with the garlic and some of the red onion. Mind you, when I say “warmed” that is what I mean … these babies were raw. Threw together a salad of the baby lettuce (which is super good), tomatoes, radishes, and baby red onion .. no dressing, just a salad. Overall, it was good and very FRESH! The strawberries were a nice addition to have on the counter for noshing. Super sweet .. just perfect! Not sure where our neighborhood market gets their strawberries, but they rock, definitely the best in the city … little tiny ones and very sweet, heaven!

We were pretty satisfied after dinner, the potato did it. Lenny was still “really good” and I was still cranky. Oh, the best part of this diet so far, I have lost 2 pounds, Lenny is still at the same place as he was in the beginning.