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WIAW: The Dining Solo Edition

September 11, 2013 by Meghan 34 Comments

Even though my recent love affair with Duck Dynasty continues, I thought I’d pop in today since it feels like forever since I participated in a legit What I Ate Wednesday. It’s probably only been a couple of weeks, but in blog time that eons ago. I’m pretty sure blog years would give cat years a good run for their money, which means I’m no longer a spring chicken, although let’s pretend I’m still wet behind the ears. I like to envision myself as young….for no particular reason (cough, cough).

Special thanks, a quick booty shake, and two over-eager jazz hands go to Mama Peas and Crayons for hosting our fine weekly affair. With over 180 participants last week, I’d say it’s a raging success…now if only we could say the same about my Week In Review link up party. Hint, hint. You should think about getting in on this action now, while it’s still hip and vibrant. You could say you were one of the founding members; imagine how badass that would be. Alright maybe not so much, but think about it anyway m’kay. I’d surely appreciate it.

Enough shameless plugs (and believe me, they are shameless because I’m rather shameless) let’s get to the reason for your little visit today: food.

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I’m sharing my Monday eats with all of you and since you told me you rather enjoyed the not staged and more random food photos, I thought I’d throw some of those in here as well. See, I do listen; I even try to give the people what they want. Ask and you shall receive. I think I just went all scriptures on you because my Catholic school antenna popped up. Whatever. Apparently today is going to be one of those day’s my mind races all over the place. Go with it…or focus, yes let’s try that.

Focus. Food. Monday. Breakfast.

First breakfast on Monday was a Banana Strawberry Smoothie with a little OJ tossed in, or really poured in, if you want to get all technical about it, because I needed a liquid agent. Considering the whole thing was a bit on the sour side, I think the OJ might not be at its peak anymore. I drank it anyway, and I’m still here to tell the tale. I also plan on finishing the OJ in future smoothies to come. What can I say; I’m a little reckless and I hate to waste food.

Strawberry Banana Smoothie

Second breakfast was a healthy serving of Cat’s Apple Honey Oat Cake. This probably needs no explanation, but let’s be real, that’s never stopped me before. The picture on the left is the nice pretty shot I got on Sunday after making said cake, and the picture on the right is how it really went down Monday morning at the office; paper plate included. It’s all fine dining over here.

Apple Honey Oat Cake Collage

After waiting the required number of hours (to be clear, there are no required hours, I just didn’t know how to transition to my midday meal), I moved onto to lunch, which was also eaten à la office as well.

Lunch was Falafel and Tzatziki sauce, which I scored from my lovely grocery store, Nature’s Bin, over the weekend. And because I really like dipping my food in sauces and spreads, I also scarfed down two stalks of celery and a handful of crackers all smothered in Jenn’s Creamy Cilantro Herb and Veggie Spread. By the way, more crackers were eaten with definitely more spread than shown in the picture below. What can I say; I went back for seconds and maybe even thirds. It was totally worth it. Try this spread, and you’ll understand.

Lunch Time Snack Collage

I got home from work a little late on Monday, and quite frankly I didn’t really feel much like cooking. Despite my overall blasé vibe, I thought of my girl Brittany and our pledge to make some pretty fantastic solo meals (#diningsolo – feel free to join our movement) because we’re worth it and pushed forward with my original dinner plan instead.

I had leftover corn from my CSA, coupled with two dozen eggs patiently waiting in the fridge, and a handful of tomatoes on the counter so I knew a Mexican Egg creation was in order. I would have gone all Huevos Rancheros except I had no tortillas, corn or otherwise. As far as the huevos go, I got those in spades.

Full disclosure: this picture is most definitely staged. I’m sorry. I can’t help myself; I like to eat pretty food. An intervention may be in order or we could simply let me eat pretty food. I vote for the latter.

Mexican Eggs

Dinner was a three whole egg omelet without any folding, just straight up pan flippin’, and topped with Monterey Jack cheese, black beans, my CSA corn, a quickly tossed together salsa and fresh cilantro. It was delicious, a whole lot of food and I ate every single bite. #diningsolo for the win.

I’d like to tell you it ended there (not really) and had I been completely stuffed it would have. Shockingly though, I wasn’t feel overtly full so I finished off the last of Sunday’s Strawberry Peach Cobbler, with a spoon and directly from the baking dish. Eh, it happens and to be clear there was only a quarter left.

Peach Strawberry Cobbler 2

There you have it; an entire day’s worth of eats. I hope it was as good for you as it was for me.

What does a day in the life of your food look like? Have you ever had Mexican Eggs?

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Filed Under: Bottoms Up, Good Eats, Reflections Tagged With: Clean Eating, CSA, WIAW

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Comments

  1. Eating 4 Balance says

    September 11, 2013 at 8:00 AM

    WIR is perfect. No need to change it! (aka- I don’t want to have to get up early and race to be on the first line… 😉 ). But people are going to see the genius behind it eventually. I mean, we get to talk about ourselves, there’s LISTS involved. What’s not to love?

    Hmm. Corn and eggs. I guess that combo makes sense but I’ve never thought to pair the two together before. Mexican for breakfast/dinner!

    Fruit crisp is just made so much better when two fruits are involved. I love the look of the thick topping.

    And great picture on the left of the oat cake. Stacking!!

    Reply
    • Meghan says

      September 11, 2013 at 12:13 PM

      Ha, ha. I see the genius behind it (of course) byt I still need to drum a few more particpants though. Somehow others aren’t realizing how fantastic it really is.

      I agree about crisps and cobblers. The more variety in fruit, the better the dish.

      Stacking it is!

      Reply
  2. Juli @ 1000lovelythings says

    September 11, 2013 at 8:13 AM

    All your food looks so good. I never had mexican eggs. Maye I should give it a try 🙂

    Reply
    • Meghan says

      September 11, 2013 at 12:15 PM

      Aw thank you; that’s very sweet of you.
      I think you should try the Mexican Eggs; they were delicious.

      Reply
  3. Khushboo says

    September 11, 2013 at 8:49 AM

    Errr didn’t you get the memo?? Mexican eggs are only the BEST way to eat eggs! Seriously- eggs topped with avocado & guac are where it’s at! Love the addition of black beans- will have to try that out next time! I coming over for a slice of that Apple Honey Oat Cake- I’ll bring the coffee :)!

    Reply
    • Meghan says

      September 11, 2013 at 12:16 PM

      An avocado would have been a genius addition! Next time, I’m doing that too.
      I like my coffee strong (is there any other kind?!). I’ll see you soon.

      Reply
  4. kirsten@FarmFreshFeasts says

    September 11, 2013 at 9:34 AM

    Whole eggs for the win, I’d say, that plate looks gorgeous. Excellent job with the dining solo or #diningsolo or whatever it is you young people do these days with your symbols and your letters . . .
    I’d submit my fattoush and my other thingy . . . . oh, the layered summer veggie dip, because while I posted the recipes as an appetizer, I most definitely ate them, all by my lonesome, as dinner. Kids had something else. I forgot what.

    Reply
    • Meghan says

      September 11, 2013 at 12:20 PM

      Whole eggs…you caught that; why am I not surprised?!
      It took me a minute to get on the hashtag train, but now that I’m there, I’m whooping it up. Maybe I should have said #whoopingitup. Guess I’m still learning.
      I almost ate your Fattoush Dip on Monday, but turns out my hummus was no longer good, and I definitely wasn’t down for making a batch. Fattoush Dip will be happening again soon.

      Reply
  5. yamir says

    September 11, 2013 at 9:44 AM

    well my eating is pretty much like yours at all hours, at all times jajajjajajajaj, I looooveee to eat, looove my veggies…

    Who cares if your picture is staged???!! Nothing wrong with a little drumroll here and there, we eat with our eyes before tasting soooo, we have to make it beautiful and appealing, if you don’t do it for yourself… who will???

    Bookmarked everything, want to try it all.. correction, WIll try it all jajajajaj

    thanks!!!

    Reply
    • Meghan says

      September 11, 2013 at 12:20 PM

      I can’t wait to hear what you think about it all. I love when you come back and tell me how much you loved the final product!

      Reply
      • Yamir says

        September 14, 2013 at 11:00 AM

        Today we had your oats and honey apple cake and I gotta tell you, we both had seconds!!! I sprinkled a little of domino sugar on top, ( I know, bad just bad girl) and a drizzle of brown rice syrop. Not only it looked beautiful it was tasty!!! Thanks!!!!

        Reply
        • Meghan says

          September 14, 2013 at 7:34 PM

          Since there is literally no sugar in the actual recipe (aside from honey), I don’t think a little sprinkling on top is necessarily a bad thing. I might try that next time with a little raw sugar. I was also thinking some cinnamon would be good too and might give it a little more sweetness without the sugar.
          I’m glad you made it and I like it. When I saw the recipe on Breakfast To Bed’s blog, I knew I had to make it. Having all the ingredients on hand didn’t hurt either. 🙂
          Hope you’re having a great weekend.

          Reply
  6. Giselle@myhealthyhappyhome says

    September 11, 2013 at 10:09 AM

    Mmmm… Peach cobbler sounds amazing! All your eats look delicious! I’m going to try my best to remember to link up with your Week in Review! Sounds like a fun party!

    Reply
    • Meghan says

      September 11, 2013 at 12:22 PM

      Yeah! I think should do the WIR because it’s a blast and because I’m trying to get more participants….. 😉
      The peach cobbler was amazing. Anything with peaches this time of year is a winner.

      Reply
  7. Amy @ The Little Honey Bee says

    September 11, 2013 at 10:42 AM

    Pretty food is always more fun to eat! Stage away 🙂

    Reply
    • Meghan says

      September 11, 2013 at 12:22 PM

      Thanks Amy. I shall Stage On. 😉

      Reply
  8. Nicole @ FruitnFitness says

    September 11, 2013 at 10:49 AM

    I love getting mexican omelets when we go out for breakfast! I also love falafel but haven’t found many places that have good ones around Lexington.

    Reply
    • Meghan says

      September 11, 2013 at 12:23 PM

      Oh that’s a bummer. You should try making your own; I bet it would be delicious.

      Reply
  9. Sarah Pie says

    September 11, 2013 at 12:37 PM

    About that week in review thing… (all I’ve got for this week is whoops!) But I’m happy to see your delicious eats around here today! And you know how much I love brinner, and mexican food, and cheese so that omelette looks AMAZING!

    I also still can’t get over that you have a cutting board at work (though I figure I’ll be that same person some day…)

    Reply
    • Meghan says

      September 11, 2013 at 12:39 PM

      Thanks love. For awhile, I had a little bottle of olive oil and another bottle of cherry balsamic vinegar at the office. The combination of the two was fantastic on my lunch time salads.
      Keeping a small cutting board at work is absolutely the way to go.

      Reply
  10. Katie @ Live Half Full says

    September 11, 2013 at 5:19 PM

    I stage my food too- I enjoy it more that way and take time to slow down and eat it.

    Reply
    • Meghan says

      September 11, 2013 at 9:56 PM

      It does cause you to slow down and enjoy it more. I like the way you think.

      Reply
  11. Jess @ JessieBear What Will You Wear says

    September 11, 2013 at 7:47 PM

    sweet jesus. you won me over with the oat cake (and the paper plate- sometimes that’s just how we gotta roll).

    Reply
    • Meghan says

      September 11, 2013 at 9:59 PM

      Office eats always involve paper plates and usually plastic silverware. 🙂

      Reply
  12. Brittany says

    September 11, 2013 at 8:08 PM

    YEAHHH FOR #diningsolo!! I am sooo blah today and it’s hot as a sweaty ball sack, but I am going to make a good dinner for myself regardless!

    Reply
    • Meghan says

      September 11, 2013 at 10:00 PM

      You got that right! It is hotter than a sweaty ball sack. I can’t wait to see what you whip up.

      Reply
  13. Alex @ Brain, Body, Because says

    September 13, 2013 at 1:20 AM

    Oooooh, everything looks delicious! Especially falafel and tzatziki – amazing combo!

    Somehow I missed that your hubby has already left off for his academic adventures 🙁 If you ever wanna chat about being a sorta-single-but-not-really gal in the big city, feel free to shoot me an email 🙂

    Reply
    • Meghan says

      September 14, 2013 at 7:35 PM

      Aw thanks Alex. The Hubby started his academic career back in early August, although thankfully he comes home every weekend so I get to see him every five days or so. I really appreciate the offer, and I may just take you up on it sometime.
      I hope all is well in Saipan.

      Reply
  14. Laura @ Sprint 2 the Table says

    September 13, 2013 at 9:29 PM

    I think you know by now that I like Mexican everything. Especially Mex-fast. I blame my love of heat and colors. Colors are pretty and pretty food DOES taste better. Duh. 😉

    Reply
    • Meghan says

      September 14, 2013 at 7:36 PM

      Oh yes, I know you like the Mexican flavors coupled with some heat. I can’t disagree either; it’s a winning combo.

      Reply
  15. Heather @ Kiss My Broccoli says

    September 16, 2013 at 3:49 AM

    I bow down to your keen use of the spatula m’dear! You would indeed make for a worthy member to the Pancake Queen’s court…because rumor has it she’s staging a comeback! 😉 My eggs go south of the border about 99% of the time…there’s just something about eggs, cheese, and Mexican spices! Mmm! For the record, I probably would’ve drank the smoothie too…I did in fact cut off quite a bit of blue (and that’s not BLEU) from the cheese wedge I used in my salad tonight! #noshame

    Oh and I’m totally lusting over your balls…make of that what you like! 😉

    And with that, the #broccolibombing has come to an END! All caught up on a MONTH of posts…and it only took meeeeeeeee…TWO AND A HALF HOURS?!! Omg, I’m the slowest reader in the world! We’ll just pretend that I’m not at work right now and took 4 breaks while reading to scan patients! 😉 Shhhh!

    Reply
    • Meghan says

      September 16, 2013 at 5:50 PM

      Your secret is safe with me.

      Lust after my balls all you want.

      I can’t wait to see what the Pancake Queen has in store…or maybe you could just make me a batch. I’ll let you know where everything is in the kitchen. 🙂

      Reply
      • Heather @ Kiss My Broccoli says

        September 24, 2013 at 1:20 AM

        Ahhhh! I am SO making you some pancakes! Yes!!

        Reply
        • Meghan says

          September 24, 2013 at 12:30 PM

          And now I’m dancing. Happy dancing!

          Reply

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