What I ate Wednesday 28

Hello! Wow the days in September just go buy so quickly I hardly have time to make a blog post.  These days I find myself writing something over the course of a day or some posts over the period of 2-3 days.  We all have 24 hours, but wow the day passes so quickly.  Big disappointment of the week was my 1/2 marathon was canceled due to thunderstorms.  This was a huge disappointment for me as I have been training for months.  I'm going to try to run it on Saturday, but we'll see.   However, on to what I ate yesterday.

Breakfast: Ezekiel Cereal with berries

In general I like a warm breakfast, however during the summer months I found there were days that I just wanted some cereal. Yesterday I topped the cereal with the last of the local berries (sad), a scoop of Smucker's all natural peanut butter, hemp and flax seeds and almond milk.  I really love this combination, and it keeps me full until lunch time.

Lunch: Veggie curry on cauliflower rice.

I've made this veggie curry from Cookie and Kate before.  It just so happened that last weekend I was looking through my fridge to see what to have for lunch and I had every ingredient.  Even the coconut milk.  What I made on Sunday lasted for 3 lunches. Yippee!

Dinner: Cranberry beans, sausage and rice.  

I cooked the beans and sausage using my Instant Pot. I bought local cranberry beans and the end of the winter last year and finally found a use for them. They really need to cook for at least 30 minutes, if not 40. I did not do that. I made some rice for us in the oven and at the same time roasted some brussel sprouts. I also happened to have some leftover Zinfandel from the night before.  What a cozy dinner. 

I actually was quite full after this meal so I didn't have dessert. I know this is a very rare thing.

I hope you've had a good week or two creating memories and delicious meals in your kitchen.

Bon Appétit!

And as always with love from the Midwest,

Beth 

What I ate Wednesday 27

Hello! Well the weeks are just speeding by especially with school starting. I have several classes to prepare for which has been keeping my life after school very busy.  However I know it will calm down when I get more into the groove.  However I'm still always trying to make interesting and delicious meals for myself and my family.  Here's what I/we ate yesterday.

Breakfast: Softboiled egg, cracked wheat bread with peanut butter, melon, blueberries and of course coffee.

I've been trying to make different types of eggs during the school day this year. I must say it really doesn't take that much time to make a 3 minute egg.  I just make sure I start it first thing.  The peanut butter is Smucker's Natural; I really love it on my morning toast.  This way I know I'm not adding a lot of sugar in the morning. I love this breakfast because everything in the picture is local - okay maybe not the coffee or the peanut butter.  

Lunch: Kale Salad 

If you've read other weekly posts you know I love my kale salads.  I really can't get enough.  I can make a big salad and then have enough for several days of lunch.  Yesterday I added leftover shrimp, tomatoes, roasted peppers and broccoli and blueberries yet again. 

Dinner: Breaded chicken breasts, fresh corn and buttered tomatoes.

Breaded chicken breast is a family favorite. I always pound it evenly and thin, dredge it in egg and bread crumbs and saute it in olive oil.  I cook it about 3-4 minutes per side and serve with a lemon wedge.  Yesterday we also had some corn from the market and of course tomatoes at this time of year.  Please try this recipe it is delicious. The leftovers keep really well and are great of eggs and savory oatmeal.

I hope you are inspired to have fun in the kitchen. Bon Appétit!

And as always with love from the Midwest,

Beth 

What I ate Wednesday 26

Hello! Well I'm back at school and with that a busy September.  It always takes a few weeks to get back in the groove of things. The hardest thing is remembering to make my lunch. I always make it the night before along with my coffee in the coffee maker and a plan for breakfast the next day. It sounds silly but it works for me. 

Breakfast: Avocado toast, local sunny side up egg and local melon.  Of course there is coffee.  I still try to keep mostly local, but I had an avocado in my fridge so why not use it.  It always makes a great breakfast.

Lunch: Zucchini fritters topped with ratatouille.

I made a big batch of both of these for the week.  I figured the ratatouille is so good on a lot of things and fritters I finished up with this lunch. It may not look super pretty but it did taste good and reheated well; of course it was all local. 

Dinner: Homemade pasta, sausage, shishito peppers and chanterelles. (local veggies of course) (Wine not pictured)

My husband had  some extra time to make homemade pasta.  This dish is really just sauteing all the sausage and veggies together adding some herbs and garlic and about 3/4 cup chicken broth.  I then toss the past a in and add fresh grated cheese.  So easy!

No dessert- after the pasta I actually wasn't hungry.  

Bon Appétit!

And as always with love from the Midwest,

Beth