From the pages of Real Simple

Last night, Melinda and I made our version of this recipe, 20-Minute Shrimp with Carrot Slaw. M made the shrimp as described, but with added garlic. I cut the carrots into discs instead of chopping them julienne and, since I had no cayenne in the house (!), I added a touch of pepper and extra lime for a kick.

Overall, the meal was okay. It was a easy-to-make dish for sure, and we didn't spend more than 20 mins making it. I have a lot of leftover sour cream now, so I have to figure out what to do with it. I'm not sure I'll make carrot salad again, but I certainly don't regret trying it.

Feeling better now...

I had a delightfully tasty (and responsible!) lunch consisting of:

• a small cup of jalapeño soup
• a tossed salad of fresh greens topped with a handful of grilled shrimp
• a tall glass of ice water.
  

I feel full and satisfied. Ready for a light siesta, actually, but work is kind of in the way.