I just had two meals again today.  I was in the office very early – just before 7 am so before the coffee shops opened!  I had to prepare something for a presentation which was prepared and presented by 10:30 am so I popped out then and treated myself to a much needed latte with an extra shot.

That kept me going until lunch time when I ate a meal I had prepared at home the night before.

In my lunch box today was:

• brown Basmati rice
• 2 boiled eggs
• about 6 anchovies
• 2 medium sized tomatoes
• about 6 inches of cucumber
• 2 spring onions
• 2 celery sticks
• about half a cup of peas
• and some oak smoked sweet peppers.

I found these oak smoked sweet peppers in the cupboard – I can not remember where they came from but they were lovely.  So I added about 2 spoonfuls with some of the oil they were marinating in to the lunch box.  It all contributed to a box of yumminess which I slowly munched my way through.

Confession time!  I bought a ready meal for dinner.  I felt very disappointed in myself but I was exhausted today and wanted something quick and easy to eat.  So I chose a cauliflower cheese which I served with some tenderstem broccoli and carrots. It took 25 minutes to warm through in the oven while I prepared and steamed the veggies.  Sometimes a girl just needs some help and today was one of those days when I needed something easy to prepare.   I think a ready meal was preferable to a toast pig out which was the likely alternative.The only other thing I ate today was about 10 almonds while I was cooking dinner.  I think a mug of green Rooibos tea and an early night will sort me out.  So much excitement in one evening!