Worldismyoyster

Hi everyone! I've started prep etc. I usually do W30 in Jan/ Feb so this is my first December. I'm considering a w60 this year - did a 45 last time. Looking forward! I have a decent shopping list/ menu from previous rounds so gotta dig those out

Traditional sofrito is compliant - it's just peppers, onions, oregano, vinegar and cilantro. Do watch for sugar-added tomato paste though. I'm sure it's delicious on meat!

https://www.facebook.com/groups/2308892962676726/about/ - please note, that this forum and the admins are the best source of info for all your questions. The facebook group is more an everyday-chatter type thing

i'm in for Dec1!

@FitBitzJourney this is a good example: https://www.wellplated.com/grilled-cauliflower-steaks/ just omit honey

It's totally doable. I love wine, I drink wine, i study wine, I did freakin' SOMM TRAINING (the non-drinking part) during whole30 last year. I'm day 44 of my whole45 and very much looking forward to Thursday You can do it! Also, to add: what i found helpful is not replacing the drinking ritual itself - eg not drinking kombucha out of a wine glass, but i keeping my social life (after warning all my bartender friends not to pour me any tastes or alike), and drank sparkling water with or without juice, while still sitting at the same bar and socializing. I found that this way i don't equate lack of booze with lack of social interaction.

Grill 'em if you have a grill; Summer's also a great time to switch to fresh vegetables.

I bet shrimp would work well, too, if you eat shellfish (+ cilantro, lime etc), top w avocado

Thanks! It's incredibly easy to make.

One of my favorite ways to slowcook chicken is a little Persian/ Greek: Chop chicken into about 1" or so pieces, cook with lemon juice, lemon slices, black olives, peppercorns, chopped onions, and a ton - i mean, A TON - of parsley and dill. Looks like this (This was after w30, so DISREGARD the chickpeas):

Do you have a whole chicken or parts?

i find that it adds kind of a nutty, savory depth. I love a kale salad w NY.

if you want to step out to a slightly exotic territory, Egyptian spice blend called dukka and an Asian one called Toragashi are very tasty as well!

Definitely my go-to store for w30! Fish selection here in Boston is amazing, too.