Wow- what a whirlwind! Hailey and I have been on adventure around the south since Tuesday. Where exactly? Well, it started Lake Oconee visiting Nana and Papa John.
She was in luck because her Great Grandma Betty was in town from Green Bay.
I guess news of Hailey’s visit traveled fast because her Great Aunt Lynn and Great Nannie came over to spend time with her, too. She’s quite the loved little lady.
From there, we had a switch of plans and ended up heading to my old stomping grounds of Marietta (in the ‘burbs of Atlanta, for those not familiar). I got to catch up and talk weddings with my bff, Kristin, and squeezed in a quick shopping trip, too. (loving Anthropologie and J Crew BTW…)
The tough part about being in Atlanta is that there are so many people I wish I had time to visit, but it was just a quick trip before we were on the road again to Greenville, SC where we got to spend time with my bff, Christen and her sweet boy, Crawford.
Trips like this sure make me wish I lived close to friends and family, but I consider myself blessed that they’re within driving distance.
Sunday we were finally home and settling in and I was pumped about making a grocery list. I’m serious. I get excited about meal planning. This new pescatarian challenge is allowing me to get creative with dinners! On this week’s menu?
Sunday- Homemade black bean burgers & Sweet Potato Fries
Monday- Meatless Mexican Burrito Bowls
Tuesday- Chana Masala & Steamed Broccoli
Wednesday- Grilled Salmon & roasted vegetables
Thursday- Sweet Potato Chili
Friday- Vegetable Pasta and Salad
I had Hailey in the bjorn at Healthy Home Market and at some point she started giggling relentlessly. I was quite confused until I realized she found a mirror. Baby girl just loves herself!
We left with our stash…
And after a quick stop at the fish market and other grocery for bagels and jalapenos, we headed home. Weekly grocery total was around $95. Not bad for 6 dinners, breakfasts and lunches.
And last night’s homemade black bean burgers? Success!
Whew- quite the long post this morning!
Do you have any meat free meals planned for the week?
Please share! I’m always looking for new ideas
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Marietta must be such a lovely place to grow up/live. One of my best friends lives in Atlanta and she showed me some of the suburbs when I went to visit a couple years ago. I absolutely loved Marietta Square!!
Marietta Square is adorable, isn’t it?? I remember going on dates there in high school. We’d get ice cream and walk around.
ATL Is the best! Glad you both had fun this weekend. And I love that Hailey giggled when she caught a glimpse of herself in a mirror…too cute!
Black bean burgers look delicious. What’s the recipe?
I used this recipe: http://homecookingmemories.com/recipe-index/?recipe_id=6009477
But used flax eggs, didn’t use the chili paste and used bread crumbs instead of panko
I love that first picture of Hailey! So precious! And of her giggling, so sweet!
It’s so nice catching up with old friends & family. Your daughter is so cute! The black bean burger looks delicious. I’ve been pescatarian for almost 3yrs. Look forward to seeing how you enjoy the next 38 days
I’m a lacto-ovo-pescetarian myself, and I have a great chili recipe to share! This makes one hearty serving for 1, or 2 medium servings.
You’ll need: 1 cup Boca burger crumbles, 1 8.5 oz. can whole kernel corn, 1-2 tsp sugar, 1 tsp chili powder, 1 10.75 oz. can tomato soup, 1/3 C diced onion.
I mix everything together, and then cook on Warm in the Crock Pot for 3-3.5 hours while I’m in class, though it can be made on the stove in about 30 minutes. I sometimes top with a dollop of sour cream and a sprinkle of shredded Cheddar, but it’s great alone, too!
Oh thanks so much! I’ve never used Boca crumbles, so I’d love to check them out. I love all chili and really want to try this out!
Oh my gosh, the mirror part is so cute (and funny)!
My closest good friend is 4 hours away…I hear ya on wishing they were closer. I hate not being able to just go grab dinner or drinks with them when you need a girls night out
I’m having beet risotto, snobby joes (lentils), black bean burgers, and, spicy peanut noodles — All vegetarian!
your meal plan looks pretty much like any week at my house. SO GOOD!!! black bean burgers and sweet potato fries for the wiN!!!
What a fun week/weekend! Glad you got some girl time in! And you make me miss Atl… I am just a short (5-hr plane) ride away from my best friends and family (I’m in Ca). Seriously LOVE my girl-time when I visit.
Your meal plan looks amazing! Might have to copy some of it this week!. I love Mama Pea’s cheese-stuffed bean burgers- yum! I even freeze them for a quick heat-n-eat meal.
Ahh, I was in Marietta this weekend too! We were there for an engagement party plus my husband’s parents live there
Love that you’re going on a meat-free adventure! Kevin and I make these poblano mushroom wraps all the time. The first time we tried them, he was a bit apprehensive because there’s no meat, but after trying one he realized he didn’t really miss the meat at all. They are great for fast weekday dinners too!
http://vivacatalina.com/2011/01/26/when-takeout-seems-so-simple/
I too visited some friends in Greenville this weekend.
Cute town.
I’ll be having side salad with vegetarian chili tonight. Thinking about it makes today’s rainy day slightly more enjoyable.
channa masala is SO GOOD!! here are two recipes i’m planning on making soon:
Chickpea & Lentil stew: http://www.wholefoodsmarket.com/recipes/2325?utm_source=SO&utm_medium=CHL&utm_term=Review&utm_content=chickpea_lentil_img&utm_campaign=2012_02_22_Recipes_v3
Southwestern Quinoa Salad: http://cleaneatingmag.com/Recipes/Recipe/Southwest-Quinoa-Salad.aspx
This week we are building meals around pintos. I cooked a pound of dried pintos in the crockpot overnight to be used for the following meals: pasta fagiolli, nachos, and bean tacos. I guess starts Italian and turns Mexican – and we’re going out for sushi on Sunday!
Hi!
I would be interested in trying out your black bean burger. Can you please share the recipe?
Thank you for the daily posts!
I used this recipe: http://homecookingmemories.com/recipe-index/?recipe_id=6009477 but used flax eggs instead of regular, bread crumbs instead of panko and left out the chili paste. It was really good!!
I’m going to make Mama Pea’s Peanut Noodle Salad. It’s delicious and filling enough for my husband. Plus, in the words of Mama Pea, “No one had to die.”
http://peasandthankyou.com/recipage/?recipe_id=6001878
This first pic of Hailey is freaking adorable .. just saying.
Mama Pea’s Tamale Pie is incredible! It’s the first thing I made from her and was incredibly impressed. Who knew I could get my meat loving husband to eat and like tempeh? Heck – who know I would even like tempeh myself
oh, I’ve seen that and been meaning to try it- thanks for the reminder!!
I love black bean burgers, yours look freaking fabulous!!!!
looks like such a great weekend! the mirror picture is too cute! your menu for the week looks great. what recipe did you use for the black bean burgers?
I used this one: http://homecookingmemories.com/recipe-index/?recipe_id=6009477 but with some modifications- flax eggs, no chili paste and regular bread crumbs
We like tofu fried rice as a meatless meal. And I love anthropology too, just not their price tags!
Mmmm…your black bean burgers and sweet potato fries look yummy! I’ve got some meat-free meals planned for this week that include some of my favorite likes sweet potatoes, vegan pizza pinwheels, and homemade Larabars. oh, yum!
It’s always exciting to try a different way of eating! Good on you, Brittany
We had vegetarian fried rice last night and I have more meatless meals planned this week like vietnamese rice paper rolls, pesto pasta with spinach, olives and cherry tomatoes, and homemade veggie pizzas. I actually use your wholemeal pizza recipe! I make it all the time and we love it! 
Hi Brittany!
http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/rachael-ray/charred-chili-relleno-with-green-rice-recipe/index.html
This is my favorite veggie meal…I usually skip the green rice part b/c I hate getting out the food processor and I love short grain brown rice on it’s own… also is easier if you cut the stems of peppers off before you broil them
What recipe are you using for the sweet potato chili?! would love to make it…
I’ll have to post it! It’s a recipe I got from my mom. When I make it Thursday, I’ll put it up under my recipes.
that sounds great!
Hi Brittany! I love reading your blog- you are introducing me to so many different foods. I just tried quinoa fit the first time. What is your recipe for sweet potato chili?
Hailey is so cute and is always smiling in her pictures!
What did you think of quinoa?!
Sorry I’m behind on this, but I plan on posting the sweet potato chili recipe on Monday. I got it from my mom and it looks delicious! Have a great weekend!