Here’s What I Am Thinking

I have been contemplating my next grocery order. As March has arrived (hooray!) Spring is also in the air and that is when I tend to yearn for fresh produce. I love oranges, grapes, plums, and such so this time of year is the beginning of a monthly indulgence.

I am also thinking about getting back to salads and fresh veg. A nice grilled chicken Caesar salad sounds wonderful at the moment. The trick, for me, it to have enough, but not over do it, so I can enjoy the benefits without much waste.

Chicken… There are a lot of options here. I enjoy grilled chicken as much as baked or roasted chicken. Ditto pork. And I won’t lie, the other day I caught an episode of ‘The French Chef’ where Julia Child walked us through pot roast and it made me HUNGRY in a way I haven’t been in a long time.

Pasta is always a good thing to have on hand and I found myself browsing through the pasta aisle in my local market online shop just to see what they have. I need to check space in my pantry but I think I could grab a couple of different options to work into meals with the chicken or pork. And who doesn’t love a good Mac & Cheese?

I really liked See Mindy Mom’s idea for frozen peaches and mangoes. Good to munch on, easy to run through a blender or food processor for a quick sorbet, a slam dunk when paired with an easy shortcake. Other frozen fruits and berries could fit that bill, too.

While it might be a tad early for iced tea season (or not depending) it might be a good idea to stock up on tea…

Now is the time to start weaning off Winter Menu Items. Not exactly a thrilling thought as I really enjoy a good casserole or pot pie. Then again, it might be a good opportunity to look for recipes that straddle that line between Winter fare and Spring lighter foods.

What are you contemplating for your next grocery shop?