this is why we work 12 hr shifts! i've got 4 days off without taking vacation - no rat race for me thank you.

i cook enough food the night before a cluster of shifts to last me those days. the rest is easy and requires no cooking - veggies, fruits, yogurt etc.... i love my crock-pot in the winter months. you can cook enough chili and stews to last you for days. rice and pasta can also be cooked in large batches and keep well in the fridge. i refrain from eating a meal before bedtime because it gives me bad indigestion and affects my sleep. try eating a couple of hours before you leave work and give yourself a healthy, lite snack before bedtime - i have no problems with a couple of oranges and a banana an hour before bed. all this requires thoughtful planning and a desire to cook from scratch. get yourself a new cookbook if you need motivation like this one....

some sauces can be a bit heavy, but you can adjust the amount of olive oil accordingly. although with those kind of miles your commuting, you need the olive oil. double the recipes and freeze the rest for later. i will spend hours cooking with the hi-fi cranked and a couple of glasses of vino for the soul.

PACE