It’s no secret I was on vacation last week.
In fact, I’m pretty sure I mentioned it several times, and I would have shouted it from the rooftops if I could safely manage to climb up there and get good footing. Rooftops can be tricky surfaces, so I’m speaking metaphorically here.
Today just so happens to be What I Ate Wednesday, hosted by the always lovely and equally as humorous Jenn. I say equally as humorous because I think I’m pretty funny. Um hello, did you see my rooftop joke above? That’s solid gold baby, or really platinum because that’s more my style.
I thought long and hard (hee, hee) about bringing a whirlwind of my vacation eats to the party today. I’d borrow a little from this day here, take a touch from that day there. Ya know, the typical food blogger post-vacation WIAW. I’ll have you know though, I’m not your usual run of the mill food blogger. In fact, I don’t even know where a mill is, much less how to run one. Yep, more platinum baby. Fine, maybe that one’s a stretch.
In my own strange and wayward fashion, I’m going to share an entire day of my vacation eats, from dawn until dusk because I’m all about the full day of food. Then, I’m going to get really crazy and give you a second full day of food. Yep, you read that right. It’s two for the price of one today. Talk about a steal.
Let’s begin.
My Thursday Eats
There is an unwritten, although strictly enforced, rule in my house, which says mimosas need to make their way into at least one vacation breakfast. It’s a good rule, one I think should be adopted everywhere, so long as you are of the appropriate drinking age or in Canada. Hey, when in Rome. Or really Canada.
I paired my morning mimosa with yolk porn (obviously), roasted potatoes and buttered toast. Then I did yard work for five straight hours (I know how to rage), fueled by sporadic bites of Thumper and an occasional, yet unpictured sip of a Summer Shandy.
I followed it all up with a fruit filled smoothie. Liquid refreshment for the win.
Dinner came a short while later in the form of a snack plate, which far surpassed any meal I could have made, considering I had no intentions of cooking after laboring in the sun for hours on end. In order of appearance, pine nut hummus, carrots, bell peppers, celery, pita bread, strawberries, ramp pesto and kalamata olives all made their way into Poncho, my paunch. Yes, I have named my stomach; it’s a sign of endearment. I devoured this entire platter, sans a spoonful of hummus.
My Saturday Eats
Saturday found me in Buffalo visiting with the family, drinking freshly squeezed OJ and getting fancy with my morning reading. I noshed on some fruit and a raspberry muffin before getting my yoga on. After class, I was forced to taste test some of my step mother’s chocolate no bake cookies, and by ‘forced,” I mean I willingly volunteered.
Lunch came a short while later at my brother’s place, where I scarfed down a veggie burger and three servings of this bean salad. Mmm beans…. Poncho Like.
Dinner was an evening out at Bacchus, where I ordered a mixed berry salad that came on a sweet and spicy walnut tuille, which was the obvious star of the show. The presentation was impeccable.
My main course was Asparagus Ravioli with “farmers cheese/cherry tomato salad/ lemon buerre blanc.” I practically licked my bowl clean. I also took notes so I can try to recreate these heavenly little gems at home.
There you have it: two full days of vacation eats, photographed and happily consumed by little old me. I’d do it again in a heartbeat, and I wouldn’t change a thing.
What do your vacation eats look like? Do you have any unwritten food or beverage rules when it comes to vacations? Have you named your stomach?
Miss Polkadot says
May 14, 2014 at 9:25 AMOkay, I -need- the recipe for that bean salad. And when I say need I mean my life won’t be complete without it again and I’ll be in severe danger of protein deficit. Which I hope you’re not going to risk.
I’m glad to see you didn’t partake in the show-off of chocolate bunny slaughter evidence. Vegetarian-approved WIAW from one veg head to the other.
Off to brainstorm a name for my stomach. Any suggestions? It’s particularly fond of chocolate and beans, apparently. But not together.
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Meghan says
May 17, 2014 at 6:17 PMMy sister-in-law made the Bean Salad. I’ll try to find the recipe just for you though. 🙂
Maybe you could call him Beano; it has a certain ring to it.
Miss Polkadot says
May 19, 2014 at 5:23 AMI’d pondered it but somehow calling my stomach like a digestition aid medication seemed a little less charming. Beano or not, though, it’s looking forward to hopefully making friends with that salad if you can find the recipe.
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Meghan says
May 19, 2014 at 6:48 PMDuly noted. I’ll send my sister-in-law a second request. She’s playing coy or just busy taking care of a newborn. I hear they’re pretty time consuming. 😉
Leigha @ Minougirl says
May 14, 2014 at 9:54 AMSooo jealous of EVERYTHING! My only rule on vacation – calories don’t count 🙂 so excited for you to recreate that ravioli!!!
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Meghan says
May 17, 2014 at 6:17 PMI’m excited to recreate the raviolis too. Hopefully in the near future. 🙂
Davida @ The Healthy Maven says
May 14, 2014 at 10:03 AMMy rules for vacation: No rules!!! That’s what vacation is for right?!
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Meghan says
May 14, 2014 at 7:47 PMTruth, although I think you should make mimosas a rule. Knowing you, you’re already doing that.
Khushboo says
May 14, 2014 at 11:29 AMI might have to copy your mimosa rule…I like it :-)! My only vacation rule is to really enjoy what I’m eating, healthy or not. There’s plenty of time to get back on track when I’m back to routine. I’m digging beans a lot lately so am hoping you post that recipe- looks so fresh and wholesome!
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Meghan says
May 17, 2014 at 6:18 PMMy sister-in-law made the bean salad so I’ll see if I can’t get her recipe. It was delicious.
That’s it exactly; vacations are about relaxation and enjoyment.
caren says
May 14, 2014 at 11:31 AMLOL….my vacation eats are green, liquid and served with a salted rim!!!
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Meghan says
May 14, 2014 at 7:47 PMLove it.
Brittany says
May 14, 2014 at 12:35 PMMy rules for eats on vacations are to ALWAYS find new places to grub. I love exploring through food. Your meals all look so lovely and wonderful, I want to swim in them all. I have not yet named my stomach….perhaps that will be my task for the day.
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Meghan says
May 14, 2014 at 7:48 PMOh yes please do, and then report back with his/her name. I can only imagine what you’ll come up with.
lindsay says
May 14, 2014 at 1:43 PMi think next vacation needs to include little old me. And I need to attempt to make GF ravoli!
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Meghan says
May 14, 2014 at 7:49 PMYes, and if anyone can make a good gluten free pasta, it’d be you. I have complete faith in your skills. 🙂
Hannah @ CleanEatingVeggieGirl says
May 14, 2014 at 2:16 PMThat bean salad looks SO good!! You should probably share the recipe 😉
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Meghan says
May 17, 2014 at 6:19 PMI’ll see about getting the recipe; it was from my sister-in-law.
Alisha @ Alisha's Appetite says
May 14, 2014 at 5:40 PMIf I come on vacation with you next time will you promise to make me the snack plate like yours??
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Meghan says
May 14, 2014 at 7:50 PMYep, happy to share. We should share a snack plate like this one day. Both being OH food bloggers and all.
Amanda @ .running with spoons. says
May 14, 2014 at 9:22 PMMy rule for vacations is apparently strange savoury breakfasts… I can’t even tell you the last time I made a savoury breakfast at home, but my last two trips had me starting the day with bacon, eggs, and hash browns. Apparently I forget who I am when I travel. Also… way to make your snack plates look so much prettier than mine. I thought we were friends…
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Meghan says
May 17, 2014 at 6:26 PMI actually remember those breakfasts…probably because I found them so appealing. Using during the week, I’m a smoothie/granola kind of gal, but on weekends I love something more savory.
I think your snack plates look equally as appealing. I’d swap with you anytime.
Juli @1000lovelythings says
May 16, 2014 at 3:08 AMDefinitely platinum!!! 😀
Okay not in order but anyways: I want your snack plate – pine nut hummus sounds just too delicious to be true, then I want that bean salad and I would finish off with your Asparagus Ravioli. Right now I really want to lick my screen!!!
My vacation rules: “Take what you can, give nothing back” I am truely a vacation food pirate 🙂
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Meghan says
May 17, 2014 at 6:27 PMYes, the hummus was fantastic: rich, creamy, buttery. All the things we love. 🙂
That’s awesome. I like your vacation rules.
Arman @ thebigmansworld says
May 17, 2014 at 5:43 AMI’ve said it before and I’ll say it again- I envy your stomach of steel. ENVY. That snack plate is something I would faceplant but then die a pregnant man so often back off.
During vacations, I eat out- that’s the main difference. Whether that being a steak and salad, pizza or sushi- it’s not home cooked and I’m fine with that! I eat at home during the working week so it’s a happy balance. Also, if it’s somewhere which is famous for a particular dish or cuisine!
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Meghan says
May 17, 2014 at 6:30 PMI wish I could share my stomach with you. You’d be a happy man. 🙂
I eat out a lot on vacations too, especially really rich and decadent foods. More desserts as well and for obvious reasons.
Laura @ Spint 2 the Table says
May 18, 2014 at 10:17 AMI ate an insane amount of food on vacation in Switzerland. No regrets. It was amazing. You would have been in cheese heaven!
My stomach doesn’t have a name… but maybe Bacchus would be a good one? 😉
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Meghan says
May 18, 2014 at 7:14 PMI can only image. Your vacation sounded absolutely wonderful. I’m glad you had such a fantastic time.
Bacchus would be perfect.
Heather @ Kiss My Broccoli says
May 26, 2014 at 2:30 AMUnwritten vacation beverage rule #1: Sunbathing on the beach MUST be accompanied by a frozen drink of some kind WITH a fancy schmancy umbrella (ella ella…eh eh eh) in it!
So yeah, I just clicked the Wiki link you provided for the “tuille”…thank you for enlightening me…and helping me feel like a genius since I know I’ve made my fair share of “accidental” tuilles when roasting veggies with cheese! I say…TUILLE ALL THE THINGS! Yep, I just made that a verb.
I want you to know that I would be ALL OVER that ravioli…if only so pour that buerre blanc all over my face! Further proof (as if any were needed) that butter makes EVERYTHING better! If you happen to recreate that, you better give me an 8 hour heads up so I can be on your doorstep just in time. I’ll bring wine! 😉
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Meghan says
May 26, 2014 at 4:05 PMIf I ever pass on the umbrella, I promise to at least sing the song. 🙂
I will give you a heads up because I do plan on recreating it for sure. It was too amazing not to.