Preparations

Friday, after I got home from work, I realized I needed to clean out my fridge if I was going to buy ingredients for these meals. I do NOT like cleaning out the fridge, and it needed it badly. My first thought was that I needed a hazmat suit. However, I did survive and boy was it a mess.

I spent the day today finishing up my grading and submitting my midterm grades. It pretty much took all day. Then before I came home, I had to go grocery shopping. I knew I wouldn't be able to get the whole week's worth of groceries at one time, so I did the first three days. OH MY GOD! I spent about $130. I know this endeavor will be expensive, but I figure that as I stock up, I won't have to spend so much each time. Even though I spent that much, I still wasn't able to find white Miso or Demerara Sugar. These are two ingredients I'll need for Tuesday's meals. I think I should be able to find them by then. I'll try in Spirit Lake and Spencer first.

The one thing that's really nice about these meals, the dinner meal is portioned for two, so I'll be able to have plenty of leftovers. I won't have to cook every single meal every single day. I also think it's a good idea that I'm starting this during spring break. It'll give me time to adjust to it.

It begins tomorrow...with oatmeal. Not my favorite meal, but I'll have plenty other options as the week progresses.