by gwenzez | May 24, 2017 | food porn, leftovers, lunch, salad
It has been a while since we’ve lunched together. I have been eating plenty of meals but remiss with my tales… sidetracked by the this and thats of life. It is time to get back on track. Better food, better writing habits, and better lunch companions. It’s nice to see you again. Let’s do this again soon.
Last night’s dinner tossed with some fresh fixings makes a hearty salad. Leftover quinoa, romaine lettuce, heritage tomatoes, and cucumbers all tossed into a bowl. Topped with lots of fresh crumbled feta (because cheese) and lightly sprinkled with balsamic vinegar. Enjoyed in the sunshine with a puppy. Hope to see you again soon.
by gwenzez | Dec 4, 2016 | food porn, lunch, photography, sandwich
It’s December, and cold, and the sun is out, and the kids are barefoot in the backyard. Somehow it’s lunchtime already and I haven’t had breakfast. It doesn’t matter if it’s my morning or midday meal because it will be the same thing regardless. The same old same old cheese toast but with a fresh and crisp locale.
Bread toasted and topped with melty cheese. Extra old cheddar is my go-to. Topped again with cherry tomatoes and sprinkled with black pepper. Served today with a cup of extra strong coffee and a liberal dose of December sunshine.
by gwenzez | Nov 8, 2016 | food porn, lunch, photography, soup
The weather is unseasonably warm this November afternoon but it still feels like fall. Shorter days and cooler nights have me thinking of hibernation and those extra layers I’ll want to put on to keep warm until spring.
Panfried leeks and garlic, boiled with thinly cut potatoes in a lamb bone stock from the freezer. Pureed when cooked through. A squiggle of cream, a squiggle of Sriracha and then topped with coarse salt, fresh ground pepper, and grated parmesan. If that doesn’t warm your belly then I don’t know what will.
by gwenzez | Jul 9, 2016 | food porn, lunch, pasta, photography
It’s been one of those weeks where I tried to get everything done. Except for grocery shopping. That didn’t get done. The only vegetable in the fridge was a cucumber and the only fruit was a lime. I found one lonely package of udon in the cupboard, some frozen shrimp in the freezer and luckily no matter how far behind I am on grocery shopping I will never ever run out of condiments.
An onion from the garden fried with shrimp. Udon warmed in the pan and everything tossed in a sauce of toasted sesame oil, soy sauce, brown sugar, chilli paste, peanut butter, minced garlic and chicken bouillon. Garnished with chives from the garden, and the lonely fruit and vegetable from the crisper. Green chopsticks to add one more green to the plate.
by gwenzez | Jun 3, 2016 | lunch, photography
One of the benefits of working from home is having a backyard to have breaks in. I really must remember this more often and eat lunch in front of the computer less often. Especially with the good weather and a garden that benefits greatly from even 5 minutes of weeding a day.
Today’s lunch was chopped bananas and strawberries tossed in yogurt with a drizzle of maple syrup and then topped with homemade nut-filled granola. The fresh air and sunshine were the key ingredients. Remember to enjoy them when you can.
