This is a sort of old school day of eats.
Not that old school… there’s definitely meat (anyone remember the vegetarian days?).
This post is old school in that there are no recipes, rather just random assemblies of food with ingredients lists. I’ve been cleaning up/deleting old posts and it made me miss my more random posts. Now we care about stats and pins.
I’m not saying this is bad or good – there are pros and cons – but its much more relaxing to write a post without worrying over pin-able images!
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Breakfast:
We always start with our morning cocktail.
Then, I made a breakfast based solely on my cravings. Ricotta toast with bacon “sprinkles” and #yolkporn. Plus some spinach to even it out.
Ricotta toast is the new avocado toast in my house. It’s so delicious and creamy! I love it on warm toast, topped with salty bacon. It’s also good with fresh fruit and a drizzle of honey.
Lunch:
I’ve been too lazy to grocery shop, so I went digging in the pantry and found canned salmon. Salmon salad it was! I’ve actually never made a salmon salad, but I like tuna salad… how different could it be?
Here’s what went into my salmon salad:
- 1 can salt-free salmon
- 1 Piñata apple
- Large handful of broccoli slaw
- Scoop of plain hummus
- Slosh of apple cider vinegar
- Pepper and Sriracha on top
It turned out really well! I ate half and had half leftover for the next day’s lunch. Over a bed of spinach with some rosemary lentil crackers, it hit the spot.
Dinner:
You may have already seen this on Instagram, but the genius move of the evening was thawing a frozen turkey burger to make meatballs. With my semi-homemade sauce and chickpea pasta from Banaza, it was actually a pretty damn good dinner!
https://www.instagram.com/p/BcBvJYZno1x/
Full disclosure: Banaza sent me over their pasta to try for free. I really do like it though! Even Vegas approved.
There was also a glass of red wine involved, plus some dark chocolate for dessert. I can’t end the day without a sweet treat!
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Do you prefer simple eats?
Do you need a sweet treat at the end of the day? Maybe I need to get motivated to make holiday cookies…
Patrick@looneyforfood.com says
I love simple meals, they often turn out to be the best! I always crave something sweet at the end of the day and rarely miss dessert but maybe thats just because its habit. Love the old school style (with the added meat, haha)
Laura says
I don’t know how I lived without meat for so long… LOL!
Allie says
This “old school” thing was made for me! First off, I had no clue salmon came in a can like tuna. I’m serious so stop laughing. Second, I think I can make every damn thing on this list and thoroughly enjoy it! I mean, ricotta toast??? YES!
Laura says
How’d you know I was laughing? 😉 Just don’t make the mistake of getting the done-in canned salmon. That was a very bad experience.
Patricia @Sweet and Strong says
I ALWAYS need a sweet treat to end the night. Funny though I don’t really crave sweets after lunch though. And I can’t wait for holiday baking, typically that means we spend one night making and eating cookies for dinner, hehe.
Laura says
Cookies for dinner sounds like the perfect night!
Kelly @ Kelly Runs For Food says
I never stopped “old school” blogging, haha. It’s just too much work! Ricotta toast sounds amazing. Maybe some blueberries and little drizzle of honey on top? Mmmmm.
I prefer a third glass of wine to a sweet treat at the end of the day. I always notice if I’m not having wine, though, that I crave something chocolaty. Maybe my wine drinking is keeping me away from the sweets.
Laura says
You’re WAY smarter than I am! Hahaha!
I wish I was the same with the wine. I want more wine AND chocolate to go with it. Doh.
Carrie this fit chick says
I’ve never made a salmon salad either—why? Not sure. That thing looks DELISH!
Laura says
I like it way better than tuna!
Deborah Brooks says
Simple meals are often the best meals! The bowl of pasta gets me everytime Have a great rest of your week
Laura says
Thanks! Pasta bowls are always a win in our house.
Jess @ Jessica Cording Nutrition says
I totally hear you about missing posting without worrying about how pin-able something is. It’s amazing how much the blogging world has evolved. Pros and cons, like you said!
Laura says
My old posts were definitely not SEO friendly. I’m not sure I knew was SEO was, actually… LOL!
Kate says
I do cottage cheese toast. Which is old school ricotta toast!
Laura says
That’s a good one too!
Susie @ Mile High Dreamers says
Ricotta toast?! YUM. Especially because I struggle sometimes with avocado toast haha. And past ALWAYS wins in my book!
Susie | http://milehighdreamers.com
Laura says
I mean… I like avocado toast. But protein, bro! 😉
Jen @ Chase the Red Grape says
Oh you have reminded me of how much I love ricotta and honey, especially a baked ricotta! Yum!
I’m all about the simple eats. Buy good quality and the food doesn’t require much addition!
Laura says
I haven’t thought about baked ricotta in years! Time to bring that back.
Meghan@CleanEatsFastFeets says
I like the good old days. Bring ’em back. Also I need to try that ricotta toast. Yum!
Laura says
Any excuse for cheese!
Susie @ Suzlyfe says
I’ve reverted to old school blogging. I miss it!
Laura says
Apparently I’m on the path to doing the same. I just can’t during the holidays…
Megan @ Skinny Fitalicious says
This is my kind of meal day! I make so many recipes now that I always feel like I’m eating an official meal instead of whinging it!
Laura says
I need to come to your house. I’m barely cooking these days!
Mary says
I miss my random posts also. It’s always Challenge Mondays or Crafty Fridays, I don’t just jump on my blog and write about whats going on in my anymore. That’s why I decided to start posting weekly youtube channels next year. Mmmmm That ricotta toast looks serious!
Laura says
I was in that same boat, especially when I was doing the Friday #strangebutgood link up. It was just too much.
I can wait for your regular YouTube videos!!!
GiGi Eats says
Simple food for the win. I hate that elaborate BS that takes longer than 30 minutes. I also hate sauces. I want to actually taste the damn food. And I am not going to lie, this goes for HOT SAUCE too. I just cannot do spicy, AT ALL – if it touches my tongue…. I can no longer taste anything and my tongue burns. NOPE!!! Not for me!
Laura says
Wait. You hate hot sauce?! I’m not sure we can still be friends…