I was so tempted 🫣
Hey Reader, how was your week? For me it started well. But, Thursday my husband & me both went down with flu. I honestly had forgotten what it’s like to feel this sick. And the first thing that comes to mind , when your body feels weak & tired is to order a take away. I know it feels so obvious? Like seriously, it does!
And although I know in my bones, the more fresh, clean & home cooked food I will eat, the sooner I will recover. I tried my best to make comforting soups for us all for two straight days. But as I sluggishly wrapped my work last evening, dragged myself to the super market to pick some veggies for Friday dinner. I entered the aisle that I never ever enter. Ooops!
The CRISP section. Two thoughts raced my mind. Firstly, kids must be expecting some snack ( Fridays, I generally make an elaborate meal with snack and then dinner). And secondly, I won’t be able to make both. Due to cold, my brain felt numb & I just couldn’t push myself to gather idea for a snack.
I reluctantly picked my kids favorite Tyrrell’s Sweet Chili and Pepper flavored crisps. I walked to the check out counter. And while waiting, I asked myself- “isn’t there anything just as simple to make as opening this packet of chips & serving the boys?”…..& in a quick second my brain scanned my pantry & fridge. There I had a brilliant idea of making a healthy, oh soooo delicious snack. Yeah, it took me about 10 min of effort but then the returns were way bigger than the 3€ crisp packet that required zero effort.
Yet….I PRIORTIZED OUR HEALTH OVER CONVENIENCE.
Don’t we all encounter such choices everyday in our lives? These are the REAL CHOICES. I know in my heart that my daily midgety choices is what makes me thrive in my life. I don’t believe I have a strong will power or have all sorted habits. But it feels good to win over my ego, my weak self. I like to challenge my habits that don’t serve me well. I feel alive when I go against & beat my unworthy habits. Surly, I have many more to beat. So the journey is still on….:)
Here a glimpse of our snack plate- a delicious chaat made with all whole ingredients. And no one needs to know that I placed the crisps back to where it belonged. Back on the grocery shelf. :)
We all four enjoyed this light snack served in this huge plate I purchased in Kazakhstan. What Joy!!! ☺️
Reader, you'll love this recipe. Try it out this week and tell me if it worked for you!
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