Preparing new mid-day meals took a backseat to traveling and finishing my Washington Center portfolio last week. But don’t worry – I won’t let you start the first work week of December without some lunchbox inspiration! Since I didn’t have time to create new recipes of my own, I thought I’d share a few new lunch ideas I discovered from around … Continue reading »
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WIAW # 5 – Hurricane Food
What did I do while locked inside for two days due to Hurricane Sandy? Cook and bake. Needless to say, I finally taste-tested some recipes that have hung around on my Pinterest boards for a while. Overall, everything was delicious, and I’ve definitely found some new go-to meals and snacks. Some of these scrumptious eats made … Continue reading »
Friday’s Favorite Food Finds
I love grocery shopping. The whole experience is just . . . comforting. I truly enjoy mindlessly browsing the aisles of Whole Foods Market or Trader Joe’s for more than an hour. I know. I’m weird. What 20-year-old college student chooses to grocery shop instead of going out on a Friday night? Me, that’s who. What can … Continue reading »
Lunchbox Twofer
You’re in for a treat this week if you’re looking for new ways to beat lunchbox boredom. I was extra creative with meal packing this week, which means I’ve got a lunchbox twofer for you today with this installment of the (Almost) Grownup Lunchbox Series. First up . . . A Twist on the Traditional Two … Continue reading »
What I Ate Wednesday (WIAW) #2
It’s the middle of the week, so you know what that means . . . another What I Ate Wednesday (WIAW) post! Just in case you missed it, I joined the movement last week with this post. I forgot to mention this season’s theme in the earlier WIAW post: Photo courtesy of Ashley at My Food ‘N’ Fitness Diaries. … Continue reading »
(Almost) Grownup Lunchbox Series: Sweet Mediterranean Turkey Sandwich
Healthy, tasty and colorful. Every lunchbox meal must live up to these three requirements. Here’s one hodgepodge idea from last week that passes the test: Sweet Mediterranean Turkey Sandwich Apparently yellow was the name of the game that day. Sandwich: One large slice Whole Foods Sweet Crunch bread, sliced in half Four strips yellow bell pepper Two tablespoons Whole Foods lemon hummus … Continue reading »
What I Ate Wednesday (WIAW)
I am finally joining the “What I Ate Wednesday” movement! Just in case you are unfamiliar with the trend, WIAW basically gives you a picture breakdown of everything a blogger ate Wednesday. Reading healthy living blogs has been a part of my daily routine for almost a year now, and it seems as if EVERY food and exercise blogger shares a WIAW post each … Continue reading »
(Almost) Grownup Lunchbox
I am 20 years old, so I guess I’ve been an adult for more than two years. However, I proudly carry a lunchbox to work everyday, just like I did until high school graduation. I’m not ashamed. In fact, I wish more young professionals like myself realized how much money you can save by brown-bagging lunch and snacks for the … Continue reading »
Spicy English Muffin Minis with a Salsa Veggie Scramble
This meal was eggcelent! Yes, the pun was intended. Spicy English Muffin Minis with a Salsa Veggie Scramble I felt hungry ALL DAY yesterday. (a.k.a. I bulldozed through handfuls of almonds like they were candy). Therefore, I had no patience for a long, drawn-out dinner. So what was the result of my ravenous appetite? A quick, easy meal that takes about 10 minutes … Continue reading »
Fruit Explosion Garbage Bowl Salad
Do you ever have one of those days when whatever food sitting in front of you becomes a meal? Well folks, that day was today for me. When I opened the fridge, it looked like the Chiquita banana woman had dumped her hat on the shelves, so a big ol’ fruity summer salad with two hard-boiled eggs quickly became … Continue reading »
