Reply To: Solutions to a Dinner Problem

Jax- it does have a lot to do with budgetary concerns; but it also makes Shabbos seem more special, because then the meat is a treat! Also, once you get used to it, it makes the 9 days a breeze.

ChanieE- I need more protein and veggies, husband needs tons of carbs (don’t worry- he eats lots of veggies too, but he can’t live off of them). I happen to be deathly allergic to fish, and my husband is allergic to carrots and many varieties of beans- although at least I can keep beans around the house for myself- fish can never be around (when we go to people for Shabbos or yom tov, we have to call ahead to tell them they can’t even serve gefilte). Cholesterol is not an issue, so we can have as many whole eggs as we want within the guidelines for the average Joe.

To be honest, I’m a little jealous that my husband can eat pretty much whatever he wants without consequences. It’s tough watching him scarf down a super-cheesy lasagna when I’m stuck with steamed spinach. I can’t change the reality (although I can hope and pray that our kids get his eat-everything-yet-stay-skinny gene); but I can look for ways to keep both of us satisfied without sabotaging our diets.