a full plate and circle salad.
Strange cravings came about this weekend. A sunny courtyard was the place for this meal and I carried my plate down just as so:
This quick but pleasing lunch was a spinach salad with shaved radishes and a sliced chioggia beet, a tempeh bacon wrap with homemade cilantro sauce (cilantro, silken tofu, garlic, pine nuts) and tomatoes, and a side of favorites, sweet potato chips. My taste buds still favor tempeh sandwiches with avocado, romaine, and tomato. It must be the notion of a mock BLT that really appeals to me.
I couldn’t help myself. The mandoline I bought is too much fun to put down and the abundance of circular produce I have makes me giddy with pleasure. Layered above torn romaine hearts, I placed thin slices of, the probably apparent, veggies: cucumber, radishes, and carrots. Dressed with a balsamic vinaigrette, I ate this with my new lunchtime staple, the nearly raw tahini noodles. Cooking for one, with an incredibly petite refrigerator filled with a roommates processed foods is getting pretty aggravating. The small shelf that holds all my food is like a maze these days. Considering I find myself to be constantly interested in new foods and recipes like many foodies, I always want new food even if I have a full fridge or cabinet. I guess this may have to wait a few years.
* It is about time for a first fashion post covering a few things I love from the Fall/Winter Ready-to-Wear collections. I will apologize in advance for my lack of posts in this upcoming week, I will be back to class until mid August. For all the vegans and foodies out there reading this blog, I want to let you know that my editorial dreams are divided between a few subjects of obsession: fashion, food, travel, and fitness (specifically running related). In the next few months, I hope to evenly divide the blog to pursue all passions and maybe even come up with columns for the week. Any ideas? I was thinking a few ideas but none are definite: recipes to try that week, a new look or new food, accessory or beauty wish-list items, designer inspiration of the week, favorite high-fashion editorial, city (or destination) ideas for adventure, and workouts to keep things interesting.
I like your clean and simple lunch. Sweet potato chips and/or fries are always really good. I’d always prefer them to regular potatoes.
Your column idea sounds great. Being a single guy, I am kinda fashion challenged, so I have no idea about stuff… food and workouts are more my thing.
How about what to eat when traveling? Or maybe a starters guide to running? Or discover a new vegetable each week or something…
Anyways, good luck starting school again, and don’t let the communal fridge get you down
(I have the same problem too)…
Your lunch is so gorgeous!! I’m all over the sweet potatoes :0)
I’m a fashionista, so I’m definitely looking forward to those posts!!
All of your pictures are so beautiful and crystal clear! Thanks for the lunch idea, I love the lightlife brand. I’m the same way about always wanting a new food, despite the fact that there’s no room for it in the kitchen! I love the idea of a starters guide to running- like Adam mentioned- and new recipes! :0)
PS…Do you mind if I add you to my blogroll?
Allison-feel free to add me to your blogroll! I will add you as well.
Tempah BLT’s are my favorite super simple meal! Plus the advocado kind of acts like mayo (in a good way).
I think it’s great that your blogging about all of your passions. I’m kind of fashion challenged (mostly sweats) so it’s great to get some new ideas for fall
How beautiful, your photography is just stunning.
All your food pictures are awesome! Lovely blog