Back to back posts. Who am I?
Yes, there are days I astound even myself. Aside from being truly magnificent, also known as ultra ambitious and clearly modest, I’m really here to host What I Ate Wednesday today, your favorite foodie link up, where we showcase a day of eats in our daily lives.
♫ Because ain’t no party like a link up party because a link up party won’t stop. ♫
C’mon, sing it with me. You know you want to.
Speaking of fun filled link ups, I’ve decided to do a little self-pimping because it goes hand in hand with my humbleness; obviously. Besides, y’all are link up party people like me, so you need this kind of information in your life, if only so we can sing to one another.
♫ Because ain’t no party like a link up party because a link up party won’t stop. ♫
I’m resurrecting an oldie, but goodie, the Week In Review. It’s a link up for list lovers who want to pat themselves on the back and toot their own horns. It’s a virtual To Do list where we forget about all the things which still need doing and instead celebrate the ones we did manage to complete. “Look to my coming, at first light, on the fifth day. At dawn, look to the East,” which shall now be dubbed Monday, October 19th. Do not tell Tolkien about my little revision, and I hope to see you there.
Onto the What I Ate Wednesday shenanigans.
I give you the Sunday before last where I actually made a real effort to up my nutrient intake, which is in no way related to the pizza I ate for dinner for three straight nights, or maybe it is. Either way, I deliberately tried to eat all the fruits, veggies, vitamins, minerals and nutrients.
First Breakfast
A not pictured glass of water, a mug of warm lemon water and a vat of coffee, followed a couple hours later by a fruit filled smoothie with an extra does of kale.
Second Breastfast/Lunch
Apple Pie Pancakes. They were out of this world, which means I intend to share the recipe with you next week.
Snackage
A bunch of grapes and a slice of Greek Yogurt Banana Bread covered in cream cheese.
Dinner
A Spinach Salad with all the toppings and a side of Pesto and Parmesan Baked Eggplant Chips. I tweaked this recipe for the latter.
There you have it. A full day of eats. Now your turn.
Link away my friends, link away.
What’s your go to meal when you’re trying to up your nutrient consumption? Any interest in the Week In Review link up? You should join the shenanigans. We have a good time.
Lilly says
October 7, 2015 at 6:32 AMEverything looks scrummmmptious. Parmesan Pesto Eggpant Chips!? Damn..
Lisa @ Running Out Of Wine says
October 7, 2015 at 6:39 AMI wish I was eating those pancakes for breakfast right now! Or that banana bread…
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Meghan@CleanEatsFastFeets says
October 8, 2015 at 6:34 AMI’d happily share.
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Kaitie says
October 7, 2015 at 6:46 AMThose pancakes look delicious, I can’t wait for the recipe!
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Meghan says
October 9, 2015 at 5:57 AMThe Pancakes are coming next week. Get excited. I am. 🙂 🙂 You could probably tell.
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Michele @ paleorunningmomma says
October 7, 2015 at 6:55 AMGive me all your food! Specifically, um, all of it – I did run come back from running 10 miles! And why haven’t I eaten eggplant in over a year? I need some of those chips, and the salad, and omg those pancakes 🙂
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Meghan says
October 9, 2015 at 5:57 AMI have a spare eggplant in my fridge right now. I’ll share.
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Megan @ Skinny Fitalicious says
October 7, 2015 at 7:06 AMAnything apple cinnamon I adore. Thanks for hosting!
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Khushboo says
October 7, 2015 at 7:31 AMApple pie pancakes sound out of control- how long do we need to wait for the recipe! Screw pancakes, now that’s what you calling making the most of Fall produce! If I’m lacking in nutrients, nothing like a one-pan stir fry to help i.e. loads of veggies with some kind of grain (usually brown rice) and some kind of protein (eggs if I’m feeling lazy). Cream cheese on banana bread sounds epic…even more so than peanut butter which says a lot ;)!
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Meghan says
October 9, 2015 at 5:59 AMThe Apple Pie Pancakes will be headed your way Monday or Tuesday.. just as soon as I type it up. 🙂
The cream cheese on banana bread was good, although I’d rather have butter.
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Kate says
October 7, 2015 at 7:36 AMYou make me LOL every single time. Yesterday it was your husband’s horn and today it’s Tolkien.
Also, I am super pumped for the apple pie pancake recipe!! Bring it on.
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Meghan says
October 9, 2015 at 6:00 AMHey, I didn’t say you could talk about my Hubby’s horn!! Just kidding. Sorry, I couldn’t resist. Apple Pie Pancakes are coming at ya, next week.
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Melissa says
October 7, 2015 at 7:40 AMThat eggplant. Looks and sounds delicious. I love eggplant AND pesto. Never had them together!
When I need nutrients, I opt for nut butters (like almond butter on an apple). Or something hearty like spinach with eggs and sweet potatoes – perhaps as a hash. Yum!
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Heather@hungryforbalance says
October 7, 2015 at 7:42 AMI love the fruit-filled kale smoothie!It definitely looks nutrient filled. Whenever I feel like I am lacking in the nutrient department, I always have a smoothie, too. Smoothies are such an easy way to pack in the good stuff! Thanks for hosting the link up!
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Emily says
October 7, 2015 at 7:47 AMAll your food = so much yumminess. And I’ve been meaning to try Apple Pie Pancakes. I’ve seen recipes for those and pumpkin pancakes numerous times on Pinterest in the past few weeks. 🙂 Yours looks SO GOOD!
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Meghan says
October 9, 2015 at 6:06 AMJust wait for my Apple Pie Pancakes. You’ll be glad you did. 🙂 The reason is because they are adapted from my most favorite zucchini pancake recipe ever so you’re know they’re good. 🙂 Also, I’m super humble.
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Alyssa @ Renaissancerunnergirl says
October 7, 2015 at 7:56 AMI’ve been loving on Amanda’s greek yogurt pumpkin banana bread lately. And I’ve started with the lemon water. But also, many, many baked goods beyond that…
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Meghan says
October 9, 2015 at 6:07 AMAhhh the lemon water! That’s awesome. Tell me, can you feel a difference? It’s supposed to be great for your skin, for energy, for releasing toxins, for digestion, so many things…. have you noticed any changes?
I initially didn’t but when I ran out of lemons for a couple days after weeks and weeks of drinking the stuff, I could tell the difference almost immediately.
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Alyssa @ Renaissancerunnergirl says
October 9, 2015 at 8:48 AMI’ve only been doing it for a few days so I can’t say for sure, but will report back when I can!
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Meghan says
October 10, 2015 at 10:03 AMSounds good. I can’t wait to hear what you think.
Morgan @ Morgan Manages Mommyhood says
October 7, 2015 at 8:05 AMI’ve been meaning to try out that pumpkin bread! Also, that salad is so pretty!!
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AnnaMarie @BeautyandtheBeets says
October 7, 2015 at 8:16 AMThose eggplant chips look delicious but the apple pie pancakes look fantastic. I will be tuning in for that recipe!
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Meghan says
October 9, 2015 at 6:11 AMI’ll have the recipe up for those Apple Pie Pancakes next Monday or Tuesday. They’re really good so I’m super excited to share.
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rachel @ athletic avocado says
October 7, 2015 at 8:32 AMi need those apple pie pancakes in my life! i can’t wait for the recipe 🙂
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Meghan says
October 9, 2015 at 6:12 AMApple Pie Pancakes are coming your way next Monday or Tuesday. I’m pumped to share them.
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Jenn says
October 7, 2015 at 8:46 AMHeart your face off!
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Juli @1000lovelythings says
October 7, 2015 at 8:48 AMPizza for three nights in a row sonds amazing. Sometimes you need it and then you get in your veggies the next day. We had pizza two days last weekend and we just topped with with all the veggies! #balace 😉
Oh my gosh these Apple Pie Pancakes look bomb! But second breast? This sounds a bit Freudian 😉
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Meghan says
October 9, 2015 at 6:15 AMThe pizza for dinner thing was because the Hubby ordered me an entire large pizza for myself. I came from work and there it was. It took me three days to eat the entire thing. 🙂
It was totally Freudian and if you’d seen my boobs lately, you’d understand. 🙂
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Ashley @ A Lady Goes West says
October 7, 2015 at 9:20 AMHi Meghan! Thanks for hosting the party. And good work on getting some nutrients in! I love the look of those pancakes of course. I try and add some veggies at most meals when I feel like I’m lacking on healthy items. Have a wonderful Wednesday! 🙂
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Alison @ Daily Moves and Grooves says
October 7, 2015 at 9:40 AMApple pie pancakes, holy moly!! And I feel like starting my day off with hot lemon water would be very beneficial, but.. 1) lazy, 2) I’m not a fan of lemons in my water.
Thanks for hosting the linkup, Meghan!
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Meghan says
October 9, 2015 at 6:16 AMI’m digging the lemon water. I’ve been doing it since June and I can tell a huge difference. It’s fantastic.
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Suzy says
October 7, 2015 at 10:05 AMOh, nice eats! You always inspire me with your fancy choices. I always wondered how to spell “vat” of coffee. I hadn’t realized it was that simple. I think I’ve always wanted to throw a couple of extra consonants into the word like “vaght” or something.
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Meghan says
October 9, 2015 at 6:18 AMI love how you consider my choices fancy. It’s just the plating really. Lots of veggies make for pretty colors and apple chutney with toasted walnuts on top of pancakes not only tastes fantastic but covers up the fact they’re a little burned. The blogging backstory right here. Secrets revealed!
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Lauren says
October 7, 2015 at 10:07 AMWeek in Review sounds fabulous and I can’t wait!!!
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Meghan says
October 9, 2015 at 6:19 AMHooray!! October 19th!! Be there or be square!!
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meredith @ The Cookie ChRUNicles says
October 7, 2015 at 10:57 AMI need to buy an eggplant! It’s been on my mind. I totally up the vegetables when I need the nutrients.
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Meghan says
October 9, 2015 at 6:20 AMI need one of your power bowls. Will you come make it for me? Pretty please with a locally sourced cherry on top….
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Amanda @ .running with spoons. says
October 7, 2015 at 11:17 AMHMmm… go-to meal when I’m trying to up the nutrients… I guess maybe my burrito bowls? Or everything but the kitchen sink stir fries? I just toss a bunch of veggies in there and call it good. Or I’ll have whatever it is I’m wanting to have with a big salad on the side. Which is why it isn’t rare to see me eating cereal and salad for dinner 😆 Please stock your pantry for next week 😛
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Meghan says
October 9, 2015 at 6:44 AMDuly noted. The pantry will be stocked, although I’m still taking you to a grocery store, several in fact. I want to make sure you get all the American goodies your little heart desires.
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Haley says
October 7, 2015 at 12:05 PMThose apple pie pancakes look amazing! I cannot wait to see the recipe and try them for myself 🙂 Also, pesto and Parmesan baked eggplant chips – can you say yum!?
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Dani @ Dani California Cooks says
October 7, 2015 at 1:03 PMI need to get on this whole “second breakfast” situation…
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danielle says
October 7, 2015 at 1:25 PMexcellent, yes… excellent…… i see your nutrient smoothie and i raise you a super green pesto! but you may win with your hand of baked eggplant. dangit. that eggplant looks tasty, i made baked stuffed shrooms last night and the joyful flavors are still lingering. my remaining cards are looking good though, i just threw an entire shrub in my big witch’s cauldron to eat for later. bubble, bubble, bubble.
and oh yes, i have jumped back on my happy pesto train again. it’s my current favorite way to get in UBER amounts of greens in one bowl and pump up the flavor of whatever food i put it on. it makes everything good. this time was kale, cilantro, mint, basil, lime, pumpkin seeds, EVOO…. and some glitter. it’s ridonky donk. it’s like green pate. it’s like veggie crack. it’s like…. mmm.
happy humps and middles of the week
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Meghan says
October 9, 2015 at 6:48 AMI’m making pesto this weekend! I want to get the last lingering leaves from my Basil Plant before they die off for the year.
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Stephanie @ Wholesome Paradise says
October 7, 2015 at 1:45 PMI need that fruity kale smoothie. Looks delicious! I usually drink smoothies in the morning too for an extra nutrient boost. I think I might be interested in a Week in Review link-up once I’m all settled into my new classroom and my new house (this is why I haven’t blogged as much lately – too busy!).
Meghan says
October 9, 2015 at 6:49 AMWell you are welcome to the Week In Review party whenever you’re ready. Congrats on the new house and good luck getting all settled.
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Julia @ Lord Still Loves Me says
October 7, 2015 at 2:25 PMThank you so much for hosting this week. 🙂
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heather says
October 7, 2015 at 3:52 PMthat is such a healthy day of eating. Thanks for sharing
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lindsay Cotter says
October 7, 2015 at 4:15 PMso much goodness. let’s start with that second breakfast. That should be mandatory!
Catherine @ foodiecology says
October 7, 2015 at 4:27 PMI have major pancake envy right now 🙂
Happy WIAW.
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RC @ Going Dad says
October 7, 2015 at 4:53 PMNot sure if you meant to write Second “Breast” / Lunch, but it made me laugh, so thanks for that. 🙂
The salad looks simply amazing and now I’m off to make one for myself! Happy #WIAW!
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Meghan says
October 9, 2015 at 6:51 AMI totally did not mean to type Second “Breast”….must have been a Freudian slip. Boobs have been on my mind a lot lately. Long story, but completely legit. Either way, I’m glad it gave you a laugh. I will try to sneak naughty words into future posts and see who catches them. 🙂
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Jen @ Chase the Red Grape says
October 8, 2015 at 1:00 AMYup I will be there for the link up 🙂
Got to have a look at your recipe page and check out some more of your salads… if they are anything like your southwestern one then we are in for a treat. And its starting to get pretty hot here now so salads for the win!
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Meghan says
October 9, 2015 at 6:52 AMBon appetite. Eat some extra seasonal berries for me. In fact, go berry picking and freeze a bunch!!
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Brittany says
October 8, 2015 at 9:42 AMHOT DAMN you lost me at those pancakes!!
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Meghan says
October 9, 2015 at 6:52 AMBlows kiss.
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Melissa @ Mango About Town says
October 18, 2015 at 11:29 AMSo it’s a good thing I’m not more than 11 days behind in reading blog posts or I would have missed tomorrows Week in Review! I have t-minus 14 hours to put one together – challenge accepted.
Also – your chopped salad has inspired me to pick up some extra veggies for more salads this week!
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Meghan says
October 18, 2015 at 3:07 PMIt’s a great thing!! I can’t wait to see you at the link up tomorrow!!
Arman @ thebigmansworld says
October 21, 2015 at 1:58 PMewwww lemon water. You placebo. (The band)
Those pancakes look so fluffy, I would sell Oscar for it.
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Meghan says
October 21, 2015 at 7:10 PMYou better stop knocking my cat or I’ll sell you. I like Oscar more than I like most people.
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