Popping in briefly because it’s the the.boy’s birthday today (his 30th!!!) so I don’t want to divert too much attention from him just to say HAPPY WEEKEND and to let you guys know the results of The Match yesterday!
I am super excited to tell you that I’ll be headed to NYU for my Internal Medicine residency!! I matched into their research track, which means I’m also guaranteed a fellowship position in their endocrinology department. This is extra awesome because it means (a) I won’t have to apply for fellowship in 3 years, but also (b) that we’ll definitely get to stay in the same place for the next 6-7 years. Given that we have moved 3 times in the past 4 years, this is definitely welcome news.
Now, onto the food! This week’s meal plan has a great mix of light spring-fresh options along with some comfort food! There are Thai-spiced quinoa “meat”balls, taco-infused chickpea lettuce wraps, one-pot tortellini primavera soup, super green vegetable curry bowls, and a hearty mushroom tofu chili. Happy eating!
Sunday
Thai Quinoa Meatballs from Making Thyme for Health
Prep Ahead Tip: The quinoa can be cooked up to 2 days in advance, if desired.
Vegan/Gluten-free Substitutions: Recipe is vegan and gluten-free.
Monday
Healthy Taco Chickpea Lettuce Wraps from She Likes Food
Prep Ahead Tip: No need to prep. Recipe only takes 15 minutes to prepare!
Vegan/Gluten-free Substitutions: Recipe is vegan and gluten-free.
Tuesday
One-Pot Tortellini Primavera Soup from Eats Well With Others
Prep Ahead Tip: Recipe comes together quickly, so no need to prep ahead.
Vegan/Gluten-free Substitutions: Sub gluten-free tortellini to make GF. Sub the cheese tortellini for vegan tortellini or mini ravioli and replace the heavy cream with dairy-free milk to make vegan.
Wednesday
Spring Vegetable Curry Bowls from The Roasted Root
Prep Ahead Tip: There’s no need to prepare any part of this recipe ahead of time, as it comes together quickly.
Vegan/Gluten-free Substitutions: Omit the egg and add a can of chickpeas to make this recipe vegan. Recipe is already gluten-free.
Thursday
Mushroom Tofu Chili from Hummusapien
Prep Ahead Tip: Tofu can be pressed and vegetables can be chopped up to 2 days in advance.
Vegan/Gluten-free Substitutions: Recipe is vegan and gluten-free.
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Congratulations, Joanne! I’m so happy for you! You really are amazing with all you accomplish! I know this for sure, because my daughter, who coordinates clinical trials at MSK and has a very strong research background, is having a heck of a time just getting into med school! She’s gearing up to try again for next year.
Hope all is well, Joanne! Congrats on the exciting and wonderful news. I’m very happy for you and amazed at all you managed to do. Best to you and your family. : )
what a great match! So happy for you.
I’m so, so, SO happy and excited for you! I hope that your weekend was overloaded with celebrating for the boy AND you!