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 | Feb 27, 2014 | food porn, lunch, photography, salad
It is the fault of the cold weather. I have difficulty eating fresh vegetables when the ridiculously cold weather screams “Hibernate! Stuff your cheeks with calorie-packed goodness and go to sleep! I’ll wake you when it warms up.”. I listen to these histrionics all too easily, and then find myself deprived and craving greens.
Fill a large bowl with a bag of rocket, shredded carrot, quartered cherry tomatoes and diced avocado. If it’s really cold out, add some goat cheese so you don’t starve while tucked under the blankets waiting for spring.
by gwenzez | Jan 27, 2014 | food porn, lunch, photography, salad
I have been noticing a distinct lack of greens and freshness in my food lately. Cold weather makes me crave carbs, and fat, and salt, and well, maybe it’s not just the cold that does that, but that’s my story and I’m sticking to it. Long story short, my body screamed “Eat something green!”, when I went to make lunch today.
Teeny tiny broccoli florets, dried cranberries, and pine nuts, tossed in a dressing made of a dollop of mayo, a splash of apple cider vinegar, a drizzle of honey, and a sprinkling of salt and pepper. The greens I was craving, with a wee bit of fat and salt. The best of both worlds.
by gwenzez | Jan 17, 2014 | food porn, leftovers, lunch, photography, salad, sandwich
My seven-year-old has very selective tastes in food. A few weeks ago, I offered her a bite of a tuna salad sandwich with (God forbid!) a wee bit of mayonnaise, onions and celery in it. I was completely prepared for full-body shivers, pleadings for water to wash her mouth, and an absolute rejection of ever trying anything with that many ingredients mixed up together again. Instead, I was floored with, smiles, and “Yum!”s, and pleadings for more. Will the wonders ever cease?
I made her a tuna salad sandwich today for school. One can of tuna, drained and mixed with a tiny dollop of mayo, as well as some finely chopped onion and red pepper. For the big person’s lunch, add extra everything to the leftover tuna salad. Extra mayo, extra onion, extra red pepper, salt, pepper, dried parsley. Make some toast, add more extra mayo (I might have a bit of a problem), and some baby spinach. Extra yum.
