Hey my lovely little Peeps!
Not the weird marshmallowly Easter kind either because those freak me out and always have, even before I was a healthy whole food eater. Besides, there’s something sinister about those chicks. Have you seen the way they stare? Following you with their cold hard brown dot eyes; not only is it rude, but it borders on indecent. Speaking of indecent, they’re not wearing any clothes. Going topless I could forgive, but bare chick bums make me shudder. I think you should think about that, the next time you want a Peep.
Or perhaps you should think about Sister Sledge because that’s where I was going with my opening sentence. When I say Peeps, I mean ♫ “We are Family. I got all my sisters with me.”♫ The good Peeps. The cool Peeps. The dancing Peeps. Again not to be confused with the cruel, hard and naked Easter peeps.
If you haven’t already guessed, late hours at the office last night have left me near delirious, which should be enough to stop most people from posting today, but not me. Not on a What I Ate Wednesday. Not when I diligently took pictures of all my Saturday eats. Not when I remade and ate Saturday night’s dinner, again for lunch on Sunday, so I could capture a better photo during daylight hours. Yep, I went to a lot of trouble to bring my meals to the table today, literally, so far be it from me to let a little thing like sanity derail this train. Besides, when have I ever let sanity stop me before?
Enough words already. Let’s get to the food.
Breakfast was two homemade Acorn Squash Blackberry Buttermilk Soaked Oat Muffins.
These muffins are a complete meal, especially if you’re into the whole macro thing. They’re like the Godfather of Muffins with carbs, protein and healthy fats. They have very little sugar, only the brown kind, no oil, and yet they’re dangerously and deliciously good with hidden vegetables and sweet, succulent berries. You can’t go wrong with these.
Not to one up breakfast, but lunch was my favorite meal of the day. I made an Oven Baked Potatoes and stuffed it with a few of my favorite things: a dab of butter, a dollop of sour cream, shavings of Habanero cheese, diced bell peppers, green onions, and a sprinkling of hot sauce.
I suspect it’s the Irish in me, but I will take potatoes pretty much any which way I can them. It’s important to point out that potatoes are your friends. They’re white, so they tend to get mislabeled as unhealthy carbs, but don’t be fooled, they’re not processed or refined. When it comes to the white potatoes, it’s really all about how you prepare them and what you top them with, ignoring the fact I topped mine with some yummy fats on this particular day.
If you wanted to up your veggie intake, and I’m all about more veggies, you could easily stuff these spuds with sautéed veggies: think broccoli, brussel sprouts and anything else that begins with a B. Leftover veggie stir fry; stick it in a baked potato and you’re good to go. Also, if you’re pressed for time, you could start these in the microwave and finish them off in the oven, which means you’ve got a drool worthy dinner (or lunch as the case may be) on the table in twenty minutes. Easy-peasy.
My afternoon snack was two slices of homemade Acorn Squash Strawberry Bread, alongside a cup of Hot Apple Cider with cinnamon. That would be butter on my bread because apparently I was craving all the fats on Saturday. Plus, I love butter.
Dinner was a burrito, jam-packed with refried beans, sautéed onions, peppers, Cilantro Lime Brown Rice (made last weekend), more Habanero Cheese, hot sauce, and green onions.
I’m sensing a trend here, which is interesting because earlier in the week, I was craving, and occasionally indulging, all the sweet things. It’s good to see I’ve moved on.
I also can’t wait to make another Baked Potato. I’m thinking about having veggie stir fry for dinner tonight, just so I can stuff the leftovers in a potato tomorrow. Now there’s a plan, and you know how much I love a plan.
What have you been craving? What trend have you noticed in your meals lately? What would you stuff in your baked potato?
Fran@BCDC says
January 29, 2014 at 8:36 AMThe Irish in Ralph always leads him to potatoes too! I love your version of the baked potato. Think I’ll try to recreate it. Your pictures are always so pretty. You inspire me!!
Meghan says
January 29, 2014 at 9:51 PMRalph has some good taste. 😉
Yes, you should hop on the baked potato train with me. So easy and delicious. You can stuff it with some corn, beans and salsa and go Southwestern with it.
Laura@fitfreshnfunny says
January 29, 2014 at 8:43 AMBaked potatoes make a great meal-I used to load them up (healthy) and call them good in my single girl days. They had a bit of feta, some roasted peppers, salsa…now I need a potato! I’ve been craving salt lately…lots and lots of salt. Eh, I’m not mad at it.
Meghan says
January 29, 2014 at 9:54 PMI’m always fascinated by my cravings because I think they’re really based on something my body needs. Guess I needed a little extra fat; maybe because my skin and hair are so dry right now with the weather. The fats will certainly help.
I love feta. I could get lost in feta, especially with some summertime tomatoes and cucumbers. Yum.
caren says
January 29, 2014 at 10:48 AMseriously, that’s the most gorgeous potato I’ve ever seen. Just saying.
Meghan says
January 29, 2014 at 9:55 PMThanks! I was particularly pleased with how the pictures came out; it doesn’t hurt that it tasted phenomenal too.
Jen@Twenty-Something&Starving says
January 29, 2014 at 2:04 PMGosh, who DOESN’T love butter?! All of this looks fantastic. I was not craving anything until I read that burrito description – now I’d like some of that please and thank you. 😀 Also, because it’s been so cold out, I swear everything I make for dinner lately must be consumed from a bowl. Soup, chili, pasta – that kinda stuff!
Meghan says
January 29, 2014 at 9:56 PMThat sounds like a good philosophy to me…must eat all the soups and comfort food. It sure would make this weather a little bit more bearable.
Jen@PregnantDiabetic says
January 29, 2014 at 2:09 PMI love baked potatoes and they are so versatile! I made chicken fajitas last week and used the leftover meat and vegetables as a potato topper…best idea ever.
Meghan says
January 29, 2014 at 9:56 PMYes, that would be great. I love it.
Eileen says
January 29, 2014 at 2:42 PMYes, potatoes! They are possibly the best way ever to use up all the bits and bobs in the crisper. (Also usually the end of the bottle of sriracha, at least at our house.) I definitley nee to bake a couple potatoes very soon.
Meghan says
January 29, 2014 at 9:57 PMIt makes me happy you said bits and bobs. I need to use that phrase sometime. Also, yes to the Sriracha; always.
Sydney says
January 29, 2014 at 3:13 PMYour acorn squash strawberry bread sounds heavenly! Will you share the recipe?
Meghan says
January 29, 2014 at 9:58 PMYep, I was planning on it since it came out really good. Probably in the next couple of weeks. If you want it sooner, let me know and I’ll be happy to email it to you.
Davida @ The Healthy Maven says
January 29, 2014 at 7:44 PMI think you just shamed every other WIAW blogger out there with this post…that godfather of a muffin looks good!!!!
Also I just ate pizza and my Mom got mad at me for using “the good cheese” but I told her Meghan told me I should…she was like WTF??! And I was like I move out in 3 days, sue me.
Meghan says
January 29, 2014 at 9:59 PM#noshameinmygame or yours or anyone else’s. We love all the foods.
Tell your mom I’m sorry, but you must always use the good cheese; always!
Jennifer says
January 29, 2014 at 10:20 PMI am not Irish but I am with you on the potatoes! I love them! I have been meaning to take on to work for lunch for a few weeks now 🙂
Meghan says
January 31, 2014 at 5:59 PMThat’s a great idea for lunch time at the office. I could bring some potatoes and then have all my toppings in another container. I’ll be eating like a champ all week. Thanks.
Arman @ thebigmansworld says
January 29, 2014 at 10:27 PMHahahaha we both honoured the white spud in today’s WIAW!!!!
That has been my craving lately…just bought ANOTHER 2kg bag for the next TWO days….
Now as for the baked potatoes…My two favourites are-
1. With a tuna, mayonaise, sweet corn, spring onion mix
2. CHEESE, salsa, avocado and jalapenos.
Now I want another potato and I just ate some for lunch!
Meghan says
January 31, 2014 at 6:02 PMAll hail the white potato for he is not the devil. 🙂 I loved your post, and I loved that we were totally on the same wavelength without any prior conversations about the magical deliciousness that is the white potato. Is it weird I keep saying the white potato like that? Nah…I think I’ll stick beans, corn, salsa, avocado, some cheese in my next white potato.
Brittany says
January 29, 2014 at 11:05 PMI haven’t had a potato in forever. I want to just crawl into this potato..
Meghan says
January 31, 2014 at 6:02 PMYou should. I’d ever make a vegan version for you.
Jess @ JessieBear What Will You Wear? says
January 29, 2014 at 11:46 PMOmg I’ve always hated peeps too- even when I was eating garbage. Although I for some reason find peeps hilarious… this might be because my brother and sister and I would put them in the microwave and blow them up… this is probably why I find them funny & also why my mom makes me clean the microwave when I’m visiting home.
Meghan says
January 31, 2014 at 6:03 PMYou blew up the Peeps?! Now that’s a great idea!! I need to try it, so long as I can get someone else to clean out the microwave. Hmmm.
Sarah Pie says
January 30, 2014 at 9:29 AMI’m drooling over that potato… and considering digging into the one I have packed for dinner right now. Seriously that’s how much I love potatoes and how good that potato looks. I think I’m in love 🙂
I’m also in love with the Habanero cheese that kept popping up throughout the day. It’s an incredible looking day of eats, and the cheese just makes it better!
Meghan says
January 31, 2014 at 6:05 PMI’m in love with that potato. I had the same thing for dinner last Friday night too, and I would have eaten more this week if I wasn’t all out of spuds. Drat!
Cheese makes everything better.
kirsten@FarmFreshFeasts says
January 30, 2014 at 11:28 AMPeeps are really good! For using in the Washington Post’s Peep Diorama contest, that is. Such amazing talent each year.
I love your photos–absolutely glorious. We had baked potatoes for dinner last night, topped with broccoli and beer-braised-brats and cheese. Yum!
Meghan says
January 31, 2014 at 6:06 PMActually I’ve seen those and they’re pretty incredible. It makes sense to use them for construction purposes since they probably aren’t actual food. They probably last forever too.
Now that’s a potato. My Hubby would have loved that!!
Eating 4 Balance says
January 31, 2014 at 8:04 AMI can’t believe you just bashed my peeps. I loved those things, especially when a little stale. Yum. Easter 😉
But whatever, then you went an quoted an awesome song. You sure do know how to distract me.
I spent a couple of minutes looking over that acorn squash muffin recipe. It really sounds fabulous and healthy. Is the acorn squash strawberry bread of your own design too (as in, are you going to share the recipe soon?) or did you find it somewhere else?
Meghan says
January 31, 2014 at 6:09 PMI have a friend who stockpiles the Peeps; creeps me out, but you get your Peep on and I’ll be happy for you.
The muffins really are healthy, although I had someone ask me for a healthier alternative to whole wheat flour and buttermilk. I’m not sure they really knew what buttermilk was because it’s actually better than regular dairy, but c’est la vie.
I will be sharing the Acorn Squash Strawberry Bread. I thought it deserved a post of it’s own or perhaps I was already a little too long winded today. It will be coming soon, and if you’d like it sooner just let me know and I’ll email you the recipe.
Heather @ Kiss My Broccoli says
February 1, 2014 at 6:26 AMFirst off, you should see this (http://blogs.browardpalmbeach.com/cleanplatecharlie/peep%20show.jpg) because after THAT intro, I can’t get the image out of my head and well, I know you…and I know you will appreciate it! 😉
Ok, now let’s talk about that pornorific poTAYter! Holy crap girlie! SUBMIT that shit to Foodgawker! Seriously, you don’t have to have a “recipe”…I submitted on of my sandwiches from my love affair this summer and they took it! SUB.MIT.THAT! And then make another one, wrap it up, and mail it too me…minus the habanero cheese since I’m not a huge fan of heartburn…and I’m a weenie! Ha!
Hmm, what have I noticed from my meals lately? That I eat like a bird! Seriously, I don’t know if it’s stress or what, but if I were aiming to guess (just guess now because I’m not flirting with stupidity again) at the calories, I’d say most meals are under 300ish. And then I peck a little throughout the day. Weird, but I’m just going with it for now. Hoping that I snap back soon so I can actually enjoy a full fledged meal instead of my odd and end snack plates and half-hazard excuse for breakfast…which I confess has mostly been cereal as of late. Hmm, maybe I should make some muffins. I did finally get through my little freezer stash of kabocha donuts…it’d be nice to have a little something to grab and go…and put butter on! Note to self: buy butter! 😉
Meghan says
February 3, 2014 at 6:18 PMDirty Peep Porn. Who knew such a thing existed….oh wait, you did. I think you’ve got some explaining to do.
I’ll add the potato to my Food Gawker list. I have a ton I need to actually send in; I figure if I spam them enough at some point, they’ll break down and accept at least one. 🙂 That’s my plan, and I’m sticking to it.
Yes, you need to buy butter and then make some muffins and then get a full meal in. Full meals are delicious.
Heather @ Kiss My Broccoli says
February 4, 2014 at 6:27 AMHaha! I do the same thing! I got so excited yesterday when all three that I submitted together were accepted…but then I just checked my email and saw that the last three were all denied! *womp womp*
And guess what! I DID buy butter and I’ve actually had what can be considered as ACTUAL meals over the last day or so…I even snapped some pics for WIAW tomorrow! 😀