The first day of the challenge was also the first day after an intense 5-day conference for work; suffice it to say, I was not up to the challenge of going out, even for groceries.
Thus, the first meal of the challenge was made with what could be scrounged up between myself and my roommate. We had most of what was needed for “Toronto Pad Thai” (image 1).
We made modifications, we tried to include some chicken, but it was a wee bit past its prime, so after attempting to boil it, we decided against using it. We also had no bean sprouts, so we did without. We couldn’t find any peanuts so we substituted cashews. We doubled the recipe so it would last us for a few days, though it may just last us for the weekend.
For day two, I decided to brave the weather. I got bundled up and bought was needed to make “Sweet Potato Hummus” (image 2). It was quite the ordeal, and I saw so many “time-saving” pre-made meals for purchase, but I stuck to my shopping list, and got what I needed and got out quickly. The hummus is slightly chunkier than desired. “The Bullet” failed me, and did not blend the hummus well, likely because it was a fairly solid mixture that didn’t have too much liquid to help in the blending. In the end, I had to go at it with a potato masher, thus the chunkier consistency. It tastes ok though, there’s a nice blend in flavours.
I also made “Buttery Cheesy-Dill Biscuits” (image 3). They were super easy to make, much like their plain counterpart. Turned out well, though slightly mushy in the middle, but that might have been an effect of the cheese. I ate the biscuits with the sweet potato hummus and with some left over “Pear and Squash Soup”. Thoroughly satisfied. These items should tide me over for a few days, but I foresee another cooking fest in the very near future.
