I had really big plans to be extra witty and maybe even a little “supercalifragilisticoespialidoso” in today’s post. You know what they say about the best laid plans though. Yeah, me neither. What I do know is all hell is breaking loose at the office, and I spent a good thirteen hours chained to my desk yesterday (not literally, although it felt like it) and likely will do so again today, which means my creativity is now out the window or maybe even swimming with the fishes. I’ll try to resurrect it later this week, but for now, it’s going to be all about the pictures. Three cheers for visual stimulation. Throw in a half-hearted attempt at a “Rah, Rah,” and we’ll be good to go.
Happy What I Ate Wednesday Gang. As always, special thanks to Jenn at Peas & Crayons for hosting. Insert more “rah, rahs” here.
Today I’m sharing my Saturdays eats because I’ve got pictures of everything. Let’s begin.
First breakfast was a smoothie with, from the top down, frozen mango, farmer’s market spinach, fresh strawberries, frozen bananas and some pineapple juice. It was truly tropical, and when I closed my eyes hard and tight enough (wink, wink), I could almost imagine myself on a beach, basking in the sun, while an island boy (i.e. the Hubby) fanned me with giant palm fronds. Hey, it’s Holy Week, so palm leaves are hot right now, which means there’s a chance (don’t take this from me).
Lunch was a short while later and from Aladdin’s Eatery, which is marketed as Middle Eastern cuisine. I got a big old salad of “mixed greens, calamata olives, cucumbers, and sliced tomato, topped with feta cheese, and scallions.” I also got a trough size vat of hummus, which I proceeded to eat pretty much all day long, with pita bread (not pictured). I know my salad and hummus was hugely adventurous. Snort.
Second breakfast (yes it came after lunch) was my very last Orange Cherry Oatmeal muffin. I savored each and every bite.
For dinner, I was actually inspired by a blog I recently discovered through Ms. Peas and Crayons herself, so it seems only fitting, I showcase her food on my WIAW post. The blogger is Kat, the blog is Breakfast To Bed, and the inspirational post was Walking is Overrated. She made a veggie hash, which had me swooning and pretty much ready to lick the screen. My laptop is a touch screen, so I was forced to restrain myself. It wasn’t easy.
In any event, I made something similar on Saturday, using a few different veggies and my oven more than the stove. It was delicious, and Kat is ridiculously funny.
I also followed in her footsteps and topped mine Roasted Veggie Hash (I’m not sure I can call my version a hash, but I’m going to anyway) with a perfectly coiffed fried egg. I had a couple of yolk porn pictures, but I can’t bring myself to share them. Let me just say, when yolk porn looks good, it’s game on, but when yolk porn goes bad, you don’t want to witness it. Eating it, on the other hand, is still perfectly acceptable. Just close your eyes hard and tight (wink, wink).
Since I had a salad for lunch and veggies for dinner or truly because Heather somehow managed to get ice cream stuck in my brain, I did what any good old Clevelander will do in the dead of winter (you can call it Spring, but I’ve got snow on the ground), I bundled up in several layers, a warm woolen hat, some gloves and went out for Gelato at The Sweet Spot (I didn’t make this name up, but oh how apt it is).
I got not one, but two flavors of sweet awesomeness: the Dark Chocolate with Sea Salt and a Cinnamon Caramel Swirl and the Creamy Peanut Butter. It was divine, and there was no need to close your eyes hard and tight.
What have you been noshing on? What new blogs have you discovered lately, and what’s your favorite gelato flavor?
Sadly, gelato upsets my stomach 🙁 🙁 I know I wish it weren’t so.. but nothing I can do!!!
A little piece of my heart just broke. 🙁
I don’t even want to fathom a life without gelato.
Lunch looks wonderful and I can Always enjoy a vat of hummus! Have a great day, Meghan!
Thanks Fran. The hummus was really good. I practically licked the container clean.
Mmmm, the hash looks fantastic! So much yummy packed in there. 🙂 Of course, the gelato looks great too. Gelato is always a win!
Hash and gelato can’t be beat. Well unless you add more gelato.
Oh snaaap- I’ve been hooked on sweet potato hash with fried eggs lately…the runnier the yolk the better ;)! And next time try adding some avocado and feta to take the meal to a whole new level All your eats look yum, especially lunch! The best thing I’ve eaten lately is a warm peanut tart with caramel ice cream- as yum as it sounds!
I just so happen to have leftover hash, eggs, an avocado, and, of course, feta in my fridge right now and no plans for dinner tonight. You are my hero. I’m going to try this.
Peanut tart with caramel ice cream….oh yes please. I’ll take some of that.
I haven’t had gelato in forever for obvious reasons, but the last time I had some was in New York in 9th grade (I think? Lol. It’s been a while). I just had plain ole vanilla, my favorite. It was so good and creamy!
All of the flavors that you picked sound amazing and like the name of awesome candy bars. They look even better than they sound. And I’m sure taste even better than we look… But that’s getting a little wordy, no? 🙂
I laughed out loud at your reference to Palm Sunday. I think fanning yourself with giant palm fronds is just what the writers in the Bible had in mind when they wrote that passage. Lol.
I’m going to start annoying you with my grammatical corrections, but… I meant I’m sure the gelato tastes even better than *it* looks. I think the statement that it tastes better than I look still stands true though. Lol. Not much can beat the taste of gelato.
Nothing can top “slowly backs away from grammatical error.” That line still cracks me up, and you will never irritate me.
I cannot wait for a time when you might be able to taste a small scoop of gelato. My fingers are crossed for you.
If the biblical writers weren’t referring to being fanned with palm fronds, then they need to be more specific…oh wait…hmmm.
We have Aladdin’s in Pittsburgh and isn’t it the best thing ever? So reasonably priced and soooo tasty! Their hummus is, like, wtf-smooth.
It is ridiculously smooth and equally delicious.
I love runny egg yolk as a vegetable sauce! My favorite gelato I have had was coconut mango, so good!
That sounds fabulous. What a great tropical combo.
Oh man oh man! If only I had been there to get some of that pure awesomeness with you…after a stop at the pharmacy to pick up a pack of “let me bask in the delightment of dairy” pills! 😉 I was never really a HUGE fan of gelato until Allie took me to Jenni’s last month (they had the CRAZIEST flavors…I mean, we’re talking Thai peanut, whiskey pecan, and ABSINTHE!). Allie got one that was made with some local beer…and something else but I can’t remember what…pretty sure it was fruity though. She was in heaven! But anywho…damn foodie ADD…back to ME! MY favorite flavor……oh God, this is a hard one….I ended up with the red cherry goat cheese and the pistachio honey (which were both to die for on their own, but literally made me weak in the knees once they were combined), but I’ve been DREAMING about the wildberry lavender that I passed up…I got a sample (of course) and I swear it tasty just like Fruity Pebbles! And well, you know how I am with my cereals! Plus, FP’s are like the sprinkles of the cereal world! Lol Wow…how the hell did I write so much about frickin’ gelato?!?!
I’ll keep it short and sweet on the rest! Here goes:
1. Kat is hilarious…I can’t drink anything while reading her blog or it will FOR SURE come out of my nose…TMI?
2. I totally get the bad yolk porn thing…sometimes all the “fluffing” in the world ain’t gonna give you a good shot! Lol
3. LOVVVVE Kalamata olives and…I want to plant my face in that hummus…like for real! Lol
Hope work dies down a bit for ya…but hey, at the end of the week, be sure you bring those chains home to “play” with…uh, I mean…
Wow, all those flavors sound amazing. And fruity pebbles, are you kidding me?! I so wasn’t allowed to have that cereal growing up, but anytime I went to a friends house who had it, it was like Score. They actually have some vegan gelato at my place so if you’re ever in the area…there will be no need for a pre-pharmacy stop.
I love Kalamata olives too…so salty and tangy stuck in the rich and silky smooth hummus….it was phenomenal. How people are still scared of hummus is beyond me.
Today was actually a lot better at the office…only nine hours and a twenty minute walk break (where I read other blogs). Tomorrow should be back to normal-ish so thanks for the lovely thoughts.
What could you possibly mean by chains and something to “play” with? 😉
When I studied abroad, I would buy gelato on the daily. Sad, I know. I think I would always do dark chocolate mixed with coconut. Mmmm, good times
Gelato on the daily….ah, now that could be amazing. Especially dark chocolate and coconut.
I know you said you weren’t going to be witty…but I was definitely smiling and (albeit silently) chuckling quite a few times. 🙂
That egg is gorgeous. I need you to come teach me how to fry one…
I certainly appreciate the silent chuckling.
Anytime in exchange for some nut butter.
I bet that hummus is amazing! And with pita chips? Um, yes please!
I am loving the looks of that hash, too, especially topped with a dippy egg. Yum :).
Thanks Hanna. Both were delicious, and I totally have a thing for dippy eggs.
Oh dear… your eats look absolutely incredible and now I’m suuuuper hungry!! Hope work chills out soon! 13 hours is a LONG day!
Yes thirteen hours is way too long, and work did chill out a bit although I still put in far too many hours this week, which just means I’ll have to make sure and do some chillaxing this weekend. I hope you’ve got a nice weekend planned.
That smoothie looks incredible! I love all the bright color in your food throughout the day!
Thanks; I really love when my meals are colorful because I pretty much love color in all forms: my walls, my food, my smart mouth…