So there was a day that traveling meant junk food, fast food, take out and enjoying local restaurants. I have to say in a short amount of time eating healthier foods I have become less enchanted with dining out and have less of a taste for junk food. In fact a recent attempt at a prepackaged donut left me with a mouth full of lard! Uck. I used to love those little donut holes what was I thinking?
This trip we have had fun trying the local (in season) fruits and veggies. Sought out local stands to purchase fish and meats and stuck with organic when possible. Our daily cost of foods (keep in mind we rent a house so we can cook) for six people has been well under $100 a day. We also have made it part of the trip fun. Now we are in a great spot for local foods...south west Florida with lots of great fruits, veggies and some awesome ethnic foods, Cuban and Latin American flavors, and some nice Caribbean touches. Last night we had grilled veggies with scallops. Get this because we are traveling we only have a few spices...basically we have salt, pepper, some fresh parsley and cilantro, chilies, and Janes Crazy Mixed up salt ( a staple in our home). We have olive oil, veg oil and butter. We have eaten like kings. Shrimp the night before last..fresh from the gulf, awesome mango salad with spinach and nuts, and home made corn chips with freshly made guacamole.
Making the search for foods, seeking out local farmers and fishermen/local fish shops(right off the boats) and trying new fruits and veggies has made the whole thing fun for the kiddos as well. Of course we are not all that because we have a big bag of Basmati rice for emergencies and black beans for the kiddos. Eggs and bread. However I will say that besides the wine, got to have that, I have eaten better on this trip than any before and my body feels better. Will update you after tonites stone crab and snapper!
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