Catching Up On Eats

If I had to describe how I’ve eaten and/or felt about food for the past month, some words that come to mind include:

• Bottomless pit
• Nom, nom, nom
• Ravenous
• Can’t stop, won’t stop

Ever since I went to Chicago in April, I just cannot stop eating ALL THE FOOD. Maybe that bike tour expanded my stomach? With so much going out to eat and social events lately, it’s just been really hard to “be good.” I am still food prepping and eating healthy during the work day, but my snacking at night and splurging on the weekends has gotten a little out of control lately. I’m trying really hard to reign it back in, but it’s been tough!

That said, the food picture roundup below doesn’t really include all my bottomless pit type noshing. Who would really want to see pictures of random slices of cheese, crackers, chocolate chips, and spoonfuls of peanut butter? Instead, here’s a recap of some of the meals I’ve had over the past couple of months. Enjoy!

Breakfasts and Baked Goods

Blueberry pancakes… perfect for a Sunday morning

Strawberry ones too

Blueberry pumpkin muffin bars, recipe via PaleOMG

Energy balls

 

Lunch and Dinners

Lemon quinoa with chicken and artichokes

Apple and almond quinoa

Bulgur salad with edamame and carrots

Caprese chicken  with garlic spinach

Goat cheese gnocchi

Chicken and black bean casserole, recipe via Six Sisters’ Stuff <—this one has been on repeat in our weekly rotations!

Spaghetti squash and turkey meatballs

Slow cooker chicken, turnip, and squash over barley

Sweet potato, farro, and veggie casserole

Hummus crusted chicken with Brussels Sprouts

Homemade chickpea crust pizza

Snacks

Kiwi berries – so weird!

Homemade pretzels with honey mustard <—thanks, boyfriend!

Restaurants

A little impromptu breakfast date at Cafenation with Miss Ashley

A cup of chili and a salad with shrimp for Papou’s birthday at The Airport Grille

Another chili and salad meal, this time from The Local in Newton

A salad and fish tacos at the Boathouse in Harvard Square

A giant burrito bowl from Chipotle <— this sucker lasted two meals

A little Caprese salad and pizza action at Charcoal Guido’s in Waltham

And to finish, Tim’s birthday dinner of Asian style small plates at The Blue Dragon. Highly recommend for the food, cocktails, service, and vibe! Great night all around.

–Let’s chat–
Do you go through phases where you just can’t stop snacking? How do you overcome it to get back on track? What’s a delicious meal you’ve eaten lately? Any fun recipes to share? Any recipe post requests?