by gwenzez | Sep 14, 2017 | lunch
The first week back at school is always a bit of a mess. Early for some appointments and late for others, forgetting things and grabbing food on the go. The second week goes a bit more smoothly as we slowly get our groove back on. My groove also includes healthier eating.
Leftover quinoa tossed with tomatoes, green onions, and basil from the garden. Made a wee bit fancy with some cucumber, feta and balsamic vinegar. An easy “toss in whatever you’ve got around until you get your grocery groove back on” salad.
by gwenzez | Sep 5, 2017 | lunch
The holidays are officially over and the kids are back at school today. My tomato plants didn’t get the notice that the summer is coming to an end and I’m siding with them. At the rate they’re producing fruit we’ll be eating tomato this and tomato that well into October and I am fine with that.
A couple of handfuls of fresh-picked cherry tomatoes, sliced cocktail bocconcini, chopped basil, and a drizzle of balsamic vinegar. Here’s to keeping summer alive until the snow comes.
by gwenzez | Jun 26, 2017 | lunch
It’s Monday. Need I say more? I found myself starving, and running around, and trying to get things done on an empty stomach. It was too late for breakfast, too early for lunch, and I had too much to do to brunch. So leftover dinner for breakfast at lunch it is.
Cold sticky rice, avocado, crab, cucumber, and mayonnaise all wrapped up in nori, and served with soy sauce and wasabi. I’d eat that for breakfast, lunch, and dinner any day of the week.
by gwenzez | Jun 4, 2017 | lunch
The day had a gloomy start with rain predicted until bedtime. We were resigned to this and had a ‘stay indoors and get nothing done’ day planned. Lunch would be whatever we could find in the fridge because we were not going to go shopping and risk getting drenched. It seems though that our Mexican-inspired lunch inspired the sun to come out because the afternoon was gloriously sunny.
Refried beans mixed with a mild corn and bean salsa spread on tortillas and topped with tons of shredded mozzarella to make everything stick. Baked until crispy on the outside and melty in the middle. Balkan yogurt, chipotle spiced salsa, and avocados for garnish.
by gwenzez | May 28, 2017 | lunch
I took my lunch break outside and said to myself, “Self, what the fuck are you doing working inside on a beautiful day like today for?”. Thankfully I listened to myself and promptly unravelled the new extension cord I bought especially for my ‘summer office’.
Cold quinoa mixed with leftover tomato, feta, and olives from pizza night and made extra delicious with an avocado chopped in. Sorry for swearing but really it’s way too fucking beautiful outside to be indoors.
