Grocery Haul

My latest grocery haul includes:

• Bananas 
• Mushrooms
• Whole grain bread
• Soy milk
• Eggs
• Carrot and broccoli shreds
• Granola

Some new items:

• Tomatillo salsa verde (amazing!!)
• Blue corn chips
• Tofurky kielbasa sausages

Mmmonday - Breakfast Time!

This past weekend I had the most glorious breakfast of all time, so far! I have mentioned Lamplighter Roasting Co before but I have never dedicated an entire post. So here it is!

Their Addison St. location not only serves Stumptown coffee brews but has an impressive food menu as well.

Iced latte and iced cold pressed coffee.

Their breakfast food items are ideal for people who want a light, healthy, and quick breakfast. I decided to try 'The Katie' - everything bagel with hummus, avocado, tomato, red onion and mixed greens with a side of a strawberry and orange slice. It was simple, fresh, and packed with flavor. I have definitely found a new favorite!

Also pictured is an egg sandwich with quilted bacon, cheddar, on a knot roll. Alongside is one of the special sides, goat cheese and cheddar grits. Overall, it was a very exciting and filling breakfast! I definitely recommend this spot to anyone who lives in Richmond or any RVA visitors! 

Sunday Evening Tea Wisdom

I'm running out of my Argo green tea and I'm also interested in trying new blends (specifically caffeine-free). Any ideas/brands?

No-Ice Kale/Banana/Pineapple Smoothie

Here's a recipe for a super easy and healthy no-ice smoothie:

• Handful of kale
• 1/2 sliced ripe banana
• 6 chunks of pineapple - cuts the earthiness of the kale and adds sweetness (no sugar here!)
• 3 splashes of soy milk

Since there is no ice, you can leave it in the fridge to chill or you can drink it room temperature. Voila!

35 Food Markets Around The World To Put On Your Travel Bucket List - A Buzzfeed Post

Buzzfeed posts like 35 Food Markets Around The World To Put On Your Travel Bucket List make me overly excited to travel, and of course to eat food. The closest one I will definitely be visiting is Eastern Market in Washington DC, however I do plan on visiting each of these (or hopefully most!). 

Which ones have you visited or plan on visiting?

Quickie - Veggie Bowl

I've decided to start a new theme - Quickie posts! These posts will outline super easy and quick meals that I put together so don't be surprised if I have vague recipe instructions - it's usually because these meals can be constructed in many different ways and don't necessarily have to follow a specific criteria.

I was recently inspired by the acai bowl that I tried, which you can view here! So why not create a veggie bowl? It's embarrassingly easy, so you can personalize it however way you prefer. The one I will be featuring is constructed with a grain and 3 veggies!

 GRAIN

• Brown rice - this takes up to 45 minutes to prepare so be patient.

PRODUCE

• Kale - I've been using kale in everything lately! 
• Mushrooms - Always a staple.
• Avocado - Adds a nice creamy texture.

SUGGESTIONS

• I cooked down the kale and mushrooms a little bit with the tiniest amount of soy sauce, teriyaki sauce and some pepper to taste.
• You can use any type of grain or vegetables - completely your preference.
• It doesn't have to look pretty!

Feel free to share your veggie bowl combos! I'm interested to know what other types of produce to use. 

Mmmonday - Chef the Movie!

Over the weekend I finally decided to check out the movie, Chef! The basic plot showcases how a creative chef is restricted by the restaurant owner and decides to start up a food truck business making Cuban sandwiches, all while trying to put together his family.

Overall it was a semi-inspiring movie for any interested chefs/cooks out there who have perhaps thought about starting their own business or restaurant. However, the plot was sort of muddled and there wasn't a distinct climax or 'wow' moment. I just thought it was a nice feel-good movie to watch, especially for any foodies out there! 

If you choose to watch, let me know what you think! By the way, amuse-douche is my new favorite culinary insult :)