I actually didn't make the last meal I had on the weekly menu when the A/C was on the fritz. They installed our brand new compressor halfway through that week, and instead of spending an evening cooking I tried to catch up on some of the chores that had fallen to the wayside to be replaced with laying in front of a fan. But for reference, the last meal I had on the plan was Tuna Salad Sandwiches, Potato Chips and a Salad.
In lieu of having a recipe for the last dinner of the No Heat week I thought I would share just what it was I bought at the grocery store that week to help us have plenty to eat without plenty to "cook". So, here's what I put in the shopping cart that week.
- Orange juice
- Organic lemonade
- Izze blackberry soda
- Red leaf lettuce, 1 head
- Romaine lettuce, 1 head
- Red onion
- Carrots
- Celery
- Bell Peppers- red, yellow and green
- Cucumbers
- Baby spinach
- Roma tomatoes
- Avocados
- Basil
- Lemons
- Apples
- Peaches
- Blackberries
- Red grapes
- Small watermelon
- Bananas
- Whole wheat pitas, 2 packages
- Roasted red pepper hummus
- Marinated olives
- Fresh mozzarella
- Organic salsa
- Organic tortilla chips
- Sea salt & cracked black pepper potato chips
- Jalapeno potato chips
- Strawberry fruit bars
- Coconut fruit bars
And there you go. Lots of fresh fruits, vegetables, and a few ready to eat items helped ensure that we had plenty to eat- without having to create any additional heat with the stove or oven, or relying on peanut butter and jelly sandwiches. I got up early the morning after grocery shopping to clean and cut all the veggies during the coolest part of the day. I prepped all the lettuce for salad, per usual, and chopped carrots, celery, cucumber, and the bell peppers for adding to salads or snacking as crudites.
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