Short weeks throw me off.
It’s already Wednesday? That means it’s already What I Ate Wednesday. Jenn, you are a genius/exceptional round-up hostess… and I hope you feel better soon!
It was a random day of eats. I can’t seem to get enough vegetables in my body post-Christmas. Raw, crunchy green and orange veggies seem like treats right now.
That’s why I went to a burger joint and ordered a veggie sandwich. Don’t judge.
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Breakfast:
This morning was a rush to get out the door to the airport, but I managed to squeeze in a workout knowing this trip won’t allow time for one. 45 mins on the “glutes” setting of mom’s elliptical and a quick BodyRock – The One That Got Away.
Sweating in the morning almost always translates to a smoothie-breakfast for me. It also means I’m starving and almost chugging the whole thing before I get a pic.
Served with a side of coffee, of course.
Green Apple Pie Smoothie
- 1 scoop vanilla protein powder
- 1 C spinach
- 1/2 large banana
- 1/2 apple
- 1/2 tsp almond extract
- 1/2 tsp apple pie spice
- 1/4 tsp cardamom
A green smoothie has never tasted so good after all of the post-Christmas indulgence.
Lunch:
Our flight took off right at lunchtime, so technically my “snack” lunch and my lunch at 4p (yes, my stomach was eating my spine at the point). Either way, I ate at 5 Guys Burgers. And in the rush to shovel food in my mouth, I failed to take a pic.
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I assure you that the veggie sandwich (with hot sauce) and Cajun fries were worth the wait.
Dinner:
Being adventurous eaters, Mom and I searched for the top restaurants in the small suburb of Annapolis we’re staying in. A place called Golden Pavillion earned 5/5 stars on Google and Yelp… sold.
Chinese food from random strip malls always has the potential for greatness or food poisoning.
Miso Soup + Sake
Veggie Singapore Noodles for me – extra spicy
Garlic Eggplant and Rice for Mom
Snacks:
Since I was on a place, I had my customary pretzels and Coke Zero.
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Thank god I got some snazzy boots for Christmas – it’s pouring down rain up north!
Have you ever gone in a burger place and ordered veggies?
What has been your most-used Christmas present so far?
Awesome eats! But I must say, I’m from Singapore and I’ve NEVER heard of Singapore noodles! What goes into them, exactly?
I’m not totally sure… they were rice noodles in a brown sauce with extra red peppers and veggies. Whatever it was was, it was delicious!
love those boots!!
Cute boots.
Isn’t the veggie sandwich at 5 Guys just condiments on a bun? Like Subway? I’ve never been there but there’s one right near my house.
Pretty much, except they have sauteed mushrooms and onions available. Not worth a special trip, but good to know it’s available in a pinch.
I always order the veggie option at fast food joints! I had a cucumber/avocado sandwich at Togos the other day and it was delicious!!
Cute boots!!
I would say my most used Christmas presents are my new purse and Express jeans =)
Ooo those boots are cute!! Loveeee shoes like that
I got a new Northface backpack for Christmas and use it all of the time already!
Ooo where are you up North?! I bet you are cold
it has been snowing in PA today!
I agree, strip mall Chinese restaurants are a hit or miss for sure.
Wow – thank god it didn’t snow! I would have probably cried… or escaped to go skiing.
I’ve definitely gone to a burger place and ordered veggies before (I’m a sucker for a good veggie burger and french fries!) – I have yet to go to 5 Guys though…I need to try it out sometime.
I think my most-used Christmas presents so far have been all my kitchen wares!
There was yet another cake at work today, and my brain and body wanted to throw it out of the window. I should take full advantage of this feeling for a few days and get some veggies in my belly. and maybe one of your smoothies.
Was it a worthy cake? There was a particularly amazing cookie that had to be demolished by me today.
5 Guys was the last place I had a real burger – didn’t know they made a veggie sandwich!
Yup! But no veggie burger, which struck me as odd.
LOVE the boots – super cute!
xoxo from Trinidad
TWO bags of Delta goodies. Well aren’t you special?!? haha Cute boots!
I got a similar pair of black boots for Christmas!! So exciting
Also…I spy a Magic Bullet…love that gadget.
My Bullet is my lifeblood. For real.
I’m on a mission to find boots – it’s my post-Christmas wish!
I always order veggies (or something like it + gluten-free at restaurants)! I think I’m the most high-maintenance restaurant eater ever!
Ha! When my boss and I eat out somewhere he apologizes to the waiter in advance.
Digging the boots Laura! I am itching to get me a pair of matching rubber boots for my daughter and me. he he he. Tacky and cute for sure.
I am a fiend for french fries, I could do without every junk food in the whole world if I could just eat fries. Man, I wish I could pick those off the page and eat them right now!
My favorite Christmas present this year? Def my DSLR, I can’t stop taking pics!
Cute in a tacky way is my favorite way to me.
Congrats on the DSLR! That’s an rockin’ gift.
Girlllll! Love the boots and love me some 5 Guys. I’ve gone in a burger place and ordered a veggie burger many of times. Does that count? My most used Xmas present so far – Probably my new cookbook- The Grand Central Baking Book!
Happy, Happy New Years to you Laura!!
You guys have 5 Guys out there?!
Happy New Year to you as well! Party on, my friend!
oooh- I love those boots!
A funny story and peek into the deranged, perverted mind of my male counterpart… Alex works at an alcohol treatment center where he has to keep his ridiculous hilarity to himself… one of the clients was talking about 5 Guys once and asked him, “Have you ever had 5 Guys?” He wanted to answer “not at once” but was forced to bite his tongue.
LOL! Tea spewed on keyboard. Thanks for that.
I, of course, have ordered veggies at a burger place…but I was more immediately reminded of the time I ordered a roasted vegetable sandwich and asked if they could add bacon to it. The waitress looked at me like a lunatic and said, “That’s the vegetarian sandwich.” I said, “Yes, I know. I would like to be a bacon-eating vegetarian.”
Also, I love your boots, and the description of your stomach eating your spine. I hate that you felt that way, but now I have a highly accurate description for that feeling that I will use when the time is right. [Credit to you, of course.]
You can use my stomach-spine eating term if I can use your “bacon-eating vegetarian” label.
I order veggies from burger places all of the time! lol… and short weeks throw me off too!
i order veggies most places i go! no judgement here on your lunch choice.
most used christmas present by far is my dslr and tripod! i’m in love with it. a close second is my cookie scoop – i’ve used it twice already in 3 days! you’d think i’d be sick of cookies this soon after christmas…
Haha! You HAD to try out the DSLR and the cookie scoop. Totally viable excuse for more cookie-eating.
That green apple pie smoothie sounds great!
I love traveling and love snacking on the pretzles on the plane! If you dont mind me asking, how come you get to travel so often?
I’m a consultant – it’s in the job description.
Definitely have ordered veggies at a burger place. And fish. They kind of stared at me, but did accommodate me.
Oooh love the boots!! My most used present so far?? Probably a YSL nude lipstick + Clinique superbalm lipgloss… Instant (and easy) glamour!
You are so glamorous. Can I be you when I grow up?!
I always go to burger places and order veggie!!!
Oh oh oh. Annapolis. That’s like sort of close to my home. An hour or an hour and a half? Where’s my tray of eggplant rollatini???
Remember? LOL!
Happy belated WIAW!
Oh! I should have swung by with the eggplant! Next time.
Five Guys Cajun fries are the best and reach their pinnacle when paired with a burger from In-n-Out.
Bodyrock + Green smoothie???
Sign me up! I LOVE it!