Chocolate Apocalypse

You know, giving up sweets for Lent really isn't all that difficult most of the time. I just eat what I want, as usual, and then sub my usual after-dinner treat for something like cereal, nut butter, or fruit. Funny enough, I think it's actually harder to eat fewer sweets than to eliminate them completely.

So while I hadn't given my Lenten sacrifice much thought these past two days, it was hard not to when I walked into our dining room this evening and saw this:

Glad to see our chocolate stash has reached apocalyptic proportions during the only time that I can't have any. I made sure dinner was extra delicious as a result!!

Chuck's most recent post reminded me that it's been awhile since I had an avocado, so for tonight's meal I mashed a large one with salsa, lemon juice, salt and a diced tomato, then served it over spring mix.

And I was instantly reminded why I ate this meal so often a few months ago. It's delicious! Of course, two quartered whole-wheat tortillas were necessary for dipping.

Yum.

"Dessert" was a sliced Braeburn apple with crunchy peanut butter, alongside a handful of dried cherries & berries.

After that, I took a nosedive into the pumpkin seed, Marcona almond and pistachio jars, and I haven't come back up since. Nuts and seeds are the the most addictive food ever! I'm pretty sure a "serving" should be considered about three cups. And as a bonus, they make a pretty good alternative to chocolate :)

By the way, Titanic is currently on ABC Family. You know where I'll be for the next three hours. G'night!