Today for What I Ate Wednesday I thought I'd highlight some of my favourite meals from the week so far:
Favourite breakfast: Oatmeal, as always! Today I made myself this bowl of pumpkin oatmeal with Country Choice Organic multigrain hot cereal with banana, egg whites, chia seeds, granola, raisins, and soy nut butter. With so many different flavour combinations, oatmeal never gets old for me.
.jpg)
Favourite lunch: On Tuesday I got to spend some time in the kitchen doing inventory, and when I saw what they were cooking, I knew I had to get it for lunch (and at half price, baby - the perks of working at a cafe!). It was a lasagna with spaghetti squash and lasagna noodles, sweet potato, spinach, and probably two pounds of cheese - yum! It also came with toast topped with pesto and cheese. This whole meal was amazing. I'm always so impressed with the creative lunch specials that Chef Kat comes up with.
.jpg)
Favourite dinner: On Monday night I made this Quinoa with Brussels Sprouts, Tempeh and Toasted Almonds from one of my favourite cookbooks, Fresh Food Fast. It's a vegetarian cookbook featuring dishes made with real food with a focus on both health and flavour. The author is a culinary school instructor and has won a James Beard Award, so he really knows how to make healthy food taste good.
.jpg)
Favourite snack: These gingerbread date balls that I made - recipe coming soon!
.jpg)
That's it for WIAW - and now I'm off to work for half the day followed by a physio appointment and volunteering. I can't wait until I get home 8 pm when I can just crash on my couch and relax. Have a great day everyone!
What is one dish you make that you never get sick of?
What is your favourite cookbook?
.jpg){kind=link}
Although it's more a case of assembling rather than cooking, I don't think I'll ever tire yogurt bowls. Between the fruit choices and toppings, the combos are endless. My current favorite is yogurt mixed with applesauce, raw oats, bran flakes and peanut butter- yum!
ReplyDeleteHave a good day at work...sounds like it's going great so far :) !
Oatmeal is the same for me!! I love all the stuff I can put in it haha...combine all my favorite ingredients in one big mess with a spoon...delicious every time ;) and can you send some of that lasagne my way?? That sounds heavenly and i would like to eat it too...
ReplyDeleteYou are further convincing me that I need to try that cafe - that lasagna looks amazing! It's so cool how you can pick your own schedule, I think I'd do a lot better with that than your typical 9-5.
ReplyDeleteI never get sick of smoothies-it's just like oatmeal in that there are so many different combos, it never gets old!
ReplyDeleteI'm always ready for a smoothie :) With so many different ways to change it up, it nevef gets old!
ReplyDeleteYour gingerbread date balls look like my cinnamon almond butter balls! SO good! Cant wait to try yours :)
ReplyDeleteI am digging that bowl you use for breakfast. i am on the search for a massive cup/bowl that looks like that.
ReplyDeleteI loveee raisins + nut butter, winning combo! And that lunch and those gingerbread balls sound divine... Seriously, YUM!
ReplyDeleteI want to jump through the screen and take a bite (or ten!) of every one of these meals! As you already know, oats + nut butter is my favorite breakfast right now. Your bowl looks amazing! I need to try adding a little granola on top--I bet that extra crunch is quite tasty. :)
ReplyDeleteThe lasagna is making my mouth water!! Can we say YUM?! I waited tables at a restaurant for a year in college, and loved having access to amazing food during my shifts. We'd get one gratis meal each day; I swear it's the only thing that got me through those long hours!
I'm excited about the gingerbread balls! They look like something that could be sold in your bakery! <3 xoxoxo
Glad to hear that things are going so well with your new job, Chelsea :D With the perks of being surrounded by delicious food all day, I can't imagine it being anything less than amazing - I mean, holy.wow does that lasagna look good. And I love the icing you put on those gingerbread date balls! Your foodie skills are seriously impressive.
ReplyDeleteWhen it comes to meals that I never get sick of, I'm going to have to go with yogurt messes. Toss yogurt, cereal, fruit, and almond butter into a bowl and I'm a happy camper :D
That spaghetti squash lasagna looks amazing! I would love that. I can't wait for the gingerbread balls recipe. Those sound so good!
ReplyDeleteLooking forward to the recipe with the date balls! I have dried dates in my pantry and would like to put them to goo use :)
ReplyDeleteOh wow, that lasagna looks out of this world! That would probably be my favorite MEAL of the year! Love all the vegetables they stuffed inside!
ReplyDeleteI will never ever EVER get sick of pancakes! But I'm sure you already knew I'd say that! ;)
I don't cook from cookbooks often (I mainly just look at the pictures and drool! Lol), but I used to refer to my old Good Housekeeping cookbook for some classics like buttermilk biscuits and and different chicken dishes!
So glad to hear you're loving the job! Hope you're having a great day!
I never get sick of peanut butter or cheese :)
ReplyDeleteMmmm that coffee looks amazing:) Happy WIAW!
ReplyDeleteYour eats look yummy! That would be tough working in a cafe... I'd want to eat everything. That lunch sure looked good! I never seem to get sick of baked kabocha squash filled w/greek yogurt & berries. Always delicious.
ReplyDeleteAll of your meals look seriously amazing! Your oatmeal especially calls to me.
ReplyDeleteGingerbread Date Balls?!?! I can't wait to see what is in those! That is so cool that you get to explore some awesome food at your new work!
ReplyDeleteOOOOH I can't wait for the gingerbread date ball recipe! I love balls. I also couldn't resist saying that, SORRY! lol. Everything from Organic Works looks amazing...that lasagna? HOLY crap. And even the coffee looks gourmet in the glass mug lol. I hope you're loving that job!
ReplyDeleteWow, how do you do your oatmeal with egg whites? Do you put it in the microwave? I seem to be able to make a lot of grilled vegetables with sweet potato :) Any cook books with pictures! I especially love Barfoot Contessa
ReplyDeleteI so wish I lived near you & could visit the cafe you work at. I mean really, your lunch sounds & looks divine!!
ReplyDeleteDying over the gingerbread date balls, they looks delicious. I can't wait for the recipe! Also a bit late, but congratulations on the job! :-)
ReplyDeleteOh my! Can't wait for those gingerbread balls!
ReplyDeleteoooh i can't wait for the date ball recipe!
ReplyDeleteCan't wait for the gingerbread date balls! they look so pretty and delicious! Wow the chef at your work sounds amazing, that lasagna sounds so good and different!
ReplyDeletegingerbread date balls?! YUM!! i never get sick of chili - i make it all.the.time!
ReplyDeleteI'm glad to hear work is going well so far! Mmm...all of your meals look quite delicious! Can't wait for those gingerbread balls!
ReplyDeleteI literally don't get sick of oatmeal, either!! All of your meals look delicious :D
ReplyDeleteYes! NEED the recipe for those gingerbread balls, they look amazing. Once again, so jealous of your job!
ReplyDelete