Lightweight Eats

So this weekend I'm at it again. Dan was off scuba diving in Monterey today, so I spent the morning working out with our friend and housemate-to-be, Alyssa. After that it was off to Trader Joe's to grab a few items (as well as an unsuccessful trip to look for new running shoes).

At home, I got busy cooking chickpeas, quinoa, lentils, pumpkin hot cereal and chocolate-covered espresso beans. After our main grocery shopping trip, I'm also planning to make homemade hummus and salsa (our condiments of choices for the week).

I sadly discovered that Trader Joe's chocolate covered espresso beans have milk in them. They are great to have around: perfect before long practices and on weigh-in days, or for Dan's long, early drives to Monterey for diving. So, I bought dairy-free chocolate and espresso beans. Problem solved. They aren't as beautiful as the pre-made kind but they are just as delicious.

Hopefully we have an equal amount of success with this week's meal plan, which includes taco salad, a quinoa grain bowl, and a meal from the grill. (Yea, that's right, we got a grill.)

In other weekend plans: we are currently borrowing a car for a bit, which means lots of fun plans! Although we haven't nailed anything down yet, going to one of the many Sunday farmer's markets is definitely on the list, as well as a possible road trip to Mill Valley at the recommendation of my grandma. We also have high hopes for FINALLY seeing the lights on the Bay Bridge, although Memorial Day weekend parking might be impossible.

Mostly, the hope for this weekend is to spend too much time outside and to travel far and wide. Wish us luck!

What are your weekend plans??