Day 14 - Saturday

I am growing more nervous about the upcoming trip. Can I pack my scale? Maybe they make scales that you can easily take with you...if so, I need one now, as well as a good way to pack produce when I'm traveling, since you can't take it through the security. I didn't lose any weight the last two mornings, although with the pizza Thursday night I certainly understand half of that. As for yesterday, I wasn't good, but I wasn't bad either...I would like to lose half a pound more before leaving tomorrow...
Today we celebrate Mark's birthday, so the kids have chosen a restaurant where people will sing to him for dinner. I have to find my copy of "Eat This Not That," and look up what I can do at Red Robin.
Last night was the Chicken Piccata (I told you I'd make it again!) and Spinach Salad with Warm Bacon Dressing. I learned two lessons: don't leave the dressing on the stove for two long because it thickens too much (a great argument for mise in place), and don't put all the dressing on if you don't think you'll need it. It was zesty and had lots of flavor and I didn't need as much as I made. I want to try this recipe again with a little more care taken to preparation...let's hope in the meantime that my family eats all the fresh spinach and produce that we have in the house before it spoils...
Wish me luck this week!