Fish Tacos

Cost: $10

Prep: 30 minutes

Yum! Was this ever a good meal. It took Matt and I a while to make this, and it would have taken a lot longer had I done it all on my own.

Matt dealt with the veggies. I wanted to fresh salsa, one of my favorite things Matt makes. Tomatoes, limes, onions, and cilantro. Sometimes he put jalapenos in it, but since Charlie now dines he left it out. Matt wanted coleslaw: carrots, red cabbage, green cabbage.

These became the toppings for the fish tacos.

Making the salsa

I, meanwhile, fried up 600 grams of cod. Broke it up small, and served it plain. We ate the fish with sour cream on tortillas (wheat because Superstore didn't have corn and the corn ones at Thrifty's are awful). The little tortillas were surprisingly good and only 70 calories each.

The salsa

The coleslaw

The distractions

The fish

The ingredients

Bebe gourmet

Crack on the Cobb

Cost: $7

Prep: 30 minutes (but I was multi-tasking)

There comes a time in every boy's life where he hits an important milestone. Driving a car, going on a first date, eating his first corn on the cob.

Okay, well, maybe that last one isn't such a big deal, but it sure was cute.

Charlie got to eat his very first corn on the cob tonight. We broke the ear in 1/2, and he did great, especially considering he only has 6 front teeth (and 4 back teeth).

"Hmmm, what is this?"

"Let me just try a little lick."

Piece one: complete

The corn, which turned into the main event, was intended as a side-dish. We bought groceries today at Superstore, and we risked trying the $0.48 an ear corn. I know it is usually pretty bland at this point in the season, and the sign gave no indication of where it came from, a thought I had mid-eating. We decided to give it a go mostly for novelty, and it paid off, as this corn was really good. Charlie ended up eating a full ear, the same as me.

The corn was paired with turkey burgers from Thrifty's that we froze last weekend. Wow, are these ever good. Turkey, cranberries, and stuffing. I melted mozzarella over top. Matt ate his with a bun and the burger fixin's. I went bunless. Charlie ate a few bites of ketchup covered bun on the side.

We also bought some of that toxic coloured green coleslaw. Matt and I both like it. Charlie was not a fan, and I am sure most people would support him in that decision.

Goldstream Cookout

I don't have much of a post about dinner last night. Our nutritional intake (all-day) was not very good.

My family goes to Goldstream Park often to partake in cookouts. We met up with my parents and brother, as well as a bunch of friends, last night for a nature walk, fire, and weenie roast.

Charlie began the evening by burning calories. I did not, since I end up walking very slow as we look at every rock, stick, plant, puddle, and leaf that we attempt to pass. Charlie was fascinated by this big fallen tree. Because he has no fear, he ventured inside despite me telling him there are monsters in there (just kidding).

We then returned back to the fire site. Charlie began with a few cheezies and water. I had a few chips, which were luckily a variety I didn't like, and some camp-fire tea.

For the main course, Charlie ate some more cheezies and a few pieces of a turkey hot-dog. I ate a turkey wiener sans bun. I also had Caesar salad, which Charlie helped himself to a bit of bacon and the croutons from. Charlie and I shared two very small backed potatoes with sour cream (full fat). He did great with that.

For the finally, Charlie ate a few bites of two different Digestive cookies, although both times it fell in the dirt before he could fish.

I had a s'more made with a SUPER jumbo marshmellow the size of my fist, and then one more small marshmellow. Just one, but only because it was then time to go.

Weekend Treat: Sidney Bakery

Calorie-wise, today is a write off. We went to go for breakfast, but kind of got lost finding the place. We ended up eating McDonalds breakfast. It was almost 9:30, and I had done my insulin at 8AM, we had to have something.

We were out in Sidney taking Charlie to his favorite place, the Shaw Ocean Discovery Centre. Of course, if it is open, we always have to get some lunch at the Sidney Bakery after.

It is my favorite bakery. We did NOT make healthy choices though, but we did try to pace ourselves with our treats.

As our "main", Matt and I had a pepperoni-cheese stick. Charlie had a plain cheese stick, but helped out with all the pepperoni. These are so fresh and soft. Yum.

Then came the desserts. We got 3 x2 (starting from top):

1. Apple fritter: we always get these. So yummy because soft inside and crisp outside. Very little glaze, which I prefer.
2. Chinese chew: new to us, a chewy cookie which seems to use a lot of brown sugar. Large pieces of date inside.
3. Chocolate mound: THE BEST treat in THE ENTIRE WORLD. Okay, well, maybe not the far, but it is fabulous. A giant macaroon covered in chocolate.

Now, before you judge, we did not finish these treats until breakfast this morning, but when prices are as good as they are at the SIdney Bakery, how can you resist? Everything was only $10!

Fujiya

We have been getting take out from Fujiya since we were in university. When Charlie was tiny and always sleeping in the car, one of us would often run in and grab some so we could eat in the parking lot.

On Friday, we took Charlie to visit his newest little friend, 8 day old Sebastien.

On route, we stopped and bought him a California Roll as we knew we would be visiting over the meal time. We did offer to bring for our friends, the new parents, but they had plans for eating, so Matt and I each grabbed a roll and goyza for later.

I think Fujiya has really gone downhill. They have raised their prices for sure. I had a Fujiya Roll, which I love because I hate avocados and it has lettuce instead (with shrimp and crab). Yesterday though, it was SO mayonaisey. I looked through all of the rolls, and I picked the one that appeared to have the least, but it was still too much. Oh well.

We are in no way done with Fujiya. It still has a few more chances with us, but when we get 3 rolls, all very simple, and 10 pieces of goyza for almost $25, I wonder why we aren't just going out for fresher sushi.

Simple Salmon

Cost: $6

Prep: don't remember

This was Thursday night (it is Saturday). I don't remember much about it, but here is the basics.

Veggie: broccoli. Steamed, then quickly tossed in a pan with some soy sauce and olive oil.

Rice

Salmon. Frozen. Mild Chipotle. Very uneven portions. I am glad we only have one child who is not a big eater, as one piece was the size of a tube of lipstick.

Date Lunch: Little Thai Place (Royal Oak)

Matt and I went on a lunch date in the middle of the week. How crazy is that?

I had a doctors appointment at 1PM so I couldn't sub the afternoon, and Matt had a funny schedule, so it just worked out. I met him near his school to eat at the Little Thai Place in Royal Oak.

We love the Little Thai. We have been to every location and started when it was only the one (way back when we were at UVic).

We don't usually go for the lunch specials, and today was no exception.

I ordered my favorite dish, the #75. I have no idea what it is called, but it is so yummy. It is chicken, red peppers, green peppers, baby corn, carrots, onions, cashews, and these weird little raisiny things in a sweet, tangy sauce. Matt ordered a small (large) rice with it, but I could go without.

We also ordered a Pad Thai (and ate 1/2 before we took the picture). I like the way they do their Pad, but I know others don't agree.

Anyway, efficient, great staff, quick, good quality, and very child friendly (even though we didn't bring ours, he is a big fan of the tofu in Pad Thai). The only things I cannot speak highly of is the pre-packaged meals. We tried one not long ago. Skeezy. I am sure they are giving them away free now because no one is willing to buy them.