Well, I didn’t intend to ignore my obligations, but that’s what I almost did.
Our trusty editor, Sheree, just sent a subtle message, “Hey … got a post for me?”
In other words, “Hey, the Tuesday post is going out, uh … tomorrow … we don’t have anything for our readers!”
Gulp!
After completing the Caregiver Summit last week I had been preparing for since early spring, we celebrated the positive reception of my message, packed our bags, and headed out the next day for a long-awaited trip to Disney World!
The cold snap that is affecting the mid-Atlantic on up north, is also affecting the southern Atlantic states. The low in Kissimmee, Florida, where we are staying is 36 F tonight – and the high tomorrow is slated to be 59 F.
We abandoned the idea of seeing the fireworks-light show-water fountain display at Epcot again tonight because we didn’t bring parkas. To top that off, Sheree is making snow men in West Virginia!
Since our accommodations have a full kitchen, I knew we would be taking many of our meals in whenever we were not at Disney World.
How do you approach vacation cooking and meal prep?
Our first stop coming into Kissimmee was to go to the grocery store.
To compliment the assorted nuts, peanut butter, crackers, chia seeds, fresh berries (blueberry, black berry, and raspberry), and apples, we picked up almond milk, two bottles of protein-boosted smoothies, coffee, gluten free cereals, eggs, Greek yogurt, gouda, sliced ham, sour dough bread, mustard, butter, hummus, and guacamole.
Travel and eating out can create havoc for the “smooth functioning of the intestines.”
To ward against getting “backed up” we regularly consume chia seed pudding. Recipes vary, but this is what I am currently doing:
Chia Seed Pudding – per individual serving
In a small bowl or a small glass (that will hold about 10 ounces) stir together:
2-3 tablespoons chia seeds
1/3 – 1/2 cup flavored smoothie (these can contain added sugar, so I don’t use a lot)
1/3 – 1/2 cup almond milk
2 – 3 Tablespoons of Greek yogurt (can be fruit flavored to blend in with the flavor of smoothie you use)
A handful of fresh fruit that compliments the other flavors.
Download your copy of Chia Seed Pudding below:
Depending upon the amount of chia seeds and fluid used – and if you refrigerate this overnight – this “pudding” can thicken enough to need a spoon or can be thin enough to drink.
Along with proper daily hydration, and eating whole food with lots of fiber, chia pudding can be our best friend – especially when traveling.
In health –
Deidre and Remi
I sure hope we get to see Remi’s Ratatouille Show in Disney this week! They were having technical difficulties today.