It’s the last meal plan post of August and I’m extra excited because I head to Byron Bay tomorrow! So I obviously will not be in need of these meal plans but that doesn’t mean I’m not going to still write it for you!
This week has been a good one for my whole, try to live a more environmentally friendly life thing. I’ve switched to natural hair dye (I switch between not dying my hair at all and dying it a copper red that is a more intense version of my dark-copper-blonde-red-I-don’t-know-what-to-call-it-natural-colour). The hair dye I went with was Herbatint, I chose this brand as their packaging is 100% recyclable and they use the most natural ingredients they can, there’s also no ammonia involved and they have B Corporation Certified. They”re also cruelty free so it’s an all around win. it’s a little more difficult to use than the L’Oreal version I’ve always used in the past as you have to mix it in your own bowl and have your own equipment to apply it (this actually means less plastic packaging). I just used my gloved fingers and a chopstick (to section) to apply it and it worked a treat. See the photo below or the result, I love the colour. I’ve been dying my own hair for 5 years now and have had many variations, this colour is ideal for me. Close enough to my natural colour that regrowth isn’t an issue but intense enough to satisfy my constant need to have fun with my hair.
The compost project is also going well so far, and has cut down on our waste so much the bin is only 1/2 full and it’s bin day today. It used to always be completely full so this is a real win for our house. I’m also putting some biodegradable paper waste in there which is slightly decreasing our recycling too.
This means I’ve achieved 2 of my goals, I haven’t purchased a new deodorant or moisturiser that’s plastic packaging free yet as I haven’t finished the one’s I currently have but I have been researching it. There’s loads of options for deodorant, I’ll go with a paste in a tin one. Moisturiser wise I still need a solution at a good price point as I moisturise my entire body daily I can churn through it so would prefer a refillable option.
But back to what you’re here for meal plans! Go get ’em:
Plan A
Day 1: Soy Braised Shiitake Mushrooms, this is a plate of comfort with the delicate flavours and fresh greens keeping you happy.
Day 2: Fish Saag with all the Extra Greens, if it seems I’ve gone ‘eat your greens’ crazy this week. It’s because I have.
Day 3:Broccoli Hemp and Pepita Pesto Pasta, Filling and delicious.
Day 4: Chicken Breast Schnitzel with a Superfood Crumb, I say superfood with a good amount of my tongue in my cheek as you all know how I feel about that term. Food is food but this crumb has lots of plant food variety snuck into it! So it basically has special powers. Serve with slaw.
Day 5: Spiced Mince with Green beans and Hummus – I’ve been playing around with new hummus recipes lately and can’t wait to share but for now, you’ve got this bad boy happening.
Plan B
Day 1: Broccoli Hemp and Pepita Pesto Pasta, a super easy way to start the week.
Day 2: Soy Braised Shiitake Mushrooms, this is one of my fave ways to eat mushrooms.
Day 3: Cauliflower and Hummus Pita Pockets, because I can’t get enough hummus.
Day 4: Chipotle Tofu Bowls, You can use the same slaw from the above recipe to make prep way easier.
Day 5: Burmese Style Noodles with Mushroom Curry Sauce, this is such a fun and different noodle dish.
And this week’s bonus? Parmesan and Cracked Pepper Potato Crisps. Better than from the packet.
HH. x
