It's Monday again. We're off and running. Here's to starting fresh!
Juice. {Apple, Carrot, Beet, Ginger, Swiss Chard.} I know, it sounds intense, but it's good. Lots of other juice recipes here. Have you watched the documentary? {It's "watch instantly" on Netflix.} Good stuff.
Alright, gotta run. But here's the assignment for the rest of your week- well actually, for the rest of your life.
“Instructions for living a life:
Pay attention.
Be astonished.
Tell about it.”
I've been taking pictures of our lunches. Is that weird? I think I'm weird.
Either way, I just thought I would share them with you. We can all use a little food inspiration from time to time. I hate the thought of us getting stuck in a lunch rut. Here's my contribution.
I usually pack lunches the morning of. We use these boxes. I love them! They are 2 years old and have gotten a lot of use! My goal with the kids is to send them off with food that isn't pre-packaged and highly processed. That being said, another goal is to pack something that they'll actually eat. Tricky. I don't always get it right.
Left to Right:
#1: pb and honey sandwich, cubes of cheese, yogurt + blueberries, chips and salsa
#2: turkey hoagie, raspberries + mandarin oranges + pomegranate seeds, yogurt covered pretzels + peanuts, cucumbers and snap peas + ranch
#3: turkey sandwich, yogurt covered pretzels + peanuts, raspberries + mandarin oranges + pomegranate seeds, mini peppers stuffed with babybel cheese
#4: Yogurt, cantaloupe + mint, celery + pb, turkey wrap, small container of granola
#5: Turkey bagel, veggie booty, mandarin oranges, bananas + raspberries
Lunch is my least hurried meal of the day. The girls are at school and Ian is napping when I eat, so I most always sit at the table by myself. Ugh, the silence is sacred. Also, it is the only meal where I make something just for me. My mid-day meal doesn't have to be kid-friendly or husband-pleasing. I love lunch.
#1: whole wheat bread, dill cream cheese, cucumbers, sprouts, cucumbers, avocado, salt and pepper
#2: wedge salad
#3: spinach, apples, pomegranate seeds, walnuts, goat cheese, and balsamic dressing
#4: tomatoes, basil, fresh mozzarella, drizzle of olive oil
#5: butter lettuce, tomatoes, artichoke hearts, red onion, garbanzo beans, (was out of kalamata olives dang it!), feta, oil and vinegar
There are more lovely lunch ideas here. And as always you can find endless inspiration on Pinterest (you can follow me by clicking the icon up there in the right corner of this page).
Okay you. Go eat something good!
I almost forgot to show you my one and only handmade gift from Christmas! I made the Emmeline Apron (again) for the coolest hot lunch lady around- my Mother-in-law.
I've made this one before, it's such a great pattern. It took me one evening to cut it out, and two afternoons to sew. I love how it's reversible!
I'm taking the Little Boy, and we're headed out the door for a little overnighter in my hometown. Last week it was my brother's birthday. Tomorrow is my dad's. We're going to celebrate both tonight. I'm bringing the cake. Cheesecake that is- a lemon one. Recipe here. I can't wait for dessert!
Cherrio!