Out of the Routine
As you’d expect, the holiday weekend did shake up my routine a little, although it wasn’t anything crazy out of the ordinary. My Tuesday, however, was more unusual. It also allowed me to take better photographs of my food. Win-win.
My friend Oksana, a teacher at a local high school, asked if I would speak at “Career Day” and since I love my job, and I think high schoolers are cool, I willingly agreed! I had to wake up earlier than normal to get to the school on time, so I are breakfast at the school.
Breakfast
Before career day started, they served all of the volunteers coffee and breakfast, so I had a cup of black coffee, part of this bagel, and a bunch of grapes. So delicious.
Lunch
Since career day ended in the early afternoon, I ate a quick lunch at my kitchen table while answering e-mails, and getting work done. I had a simple bowl of yogurt + fruit + granola.
Afternoon snacking
I decided carrots are more delicious when they’re shaped like chips… and since they were already shaped like chips… I decided to roast them, and dip them in ketchup. I know, I know, I’m turning everything into chips these days. What can I say? They’re more fun that way. I sprayed them with a tiny bit of olive oil, seasoned with salt & pepper, and roasted at 400 for about 10 minutes. Delish.
Dinner
I made this garlic lentil soup from a recipe in the Wall Street Journal. No offense Wall Street Journal, but it wasn’t very good. I gave up on the recipe and doctored it up, until it actually tasted good. I’ll share my version of the recipe sometime soon. It reminded me how much I love lentils, and they’re so filling!
I ended the day at Bakers Crust with some friends, but I didn’t actually get anything to eat. The company was enough for me 🙂
In the spirit of career day…
plus plus plus! I came across your site a couple of days ago, and I was tickled pink to see the new layout. It looks fab.
When I grow up, I want to be a doula. I’m sure my history degree will come in handy.
I’ve always wanted to be a secret agent for the FBI or CIA. I’m not going to lie, I would still love to have that as a career even as unlikely as it is 🙂
Ah, I hate it when a recipe turns out to be horrible!
I’m sure you modified it well though 🙂
I had the same thing for lunch, yogurt with granola, almond and peach slices.
I’ve always wanted to open my own bakery, or be an actress, or an artist… yes, three very different field 🙂
Haha well they’re all pretty creative!! 🙂
I have to be honest…the day I get asked to speak at Career Day will be the best day of my life. I featured your Black Bean Cakes on my WIAW post today! They were scrumptious!
I’m so glad you liked them!! 🙂
I wanted to be a writer, which I still sort of want to be and hope to be sometime. When I was really young I wanted to be a hair stylist, but I like having my hair played with more than I like playing with other people’s hair! 🙂
Hahaha I’m right there with you!! I love having other people play with mine 😉
The carrot chips are a great idea. How long did you roast them for? When I was younger I always wanted to be a teacher, then doctor…now I study nutrition! Happy WIAW!
I always wanted to be whatever my sister wanted to be while growing up haha. First it was a hair stylist then teacher. Then once I got older, I started to think for myself. I wanted to be a vet, physical therapist, chiropractor, and now registered dietician!
Haha that’s so cool!!! You’ll be a fantastic RD 🙂
my hubby loves carrot chips too just because of their shape and name! haha. when i was young i wanted to be a teacher… and i am! 🙂 mission accomplished!
Backer? I meant Baker!
Hahaha I was totally going to ask what a “backer” did (but my guess was some kind of investor haha)
I’m still not sure what I want to be when I “grow up,” that should happen soon though… right? LOL. When I was little though, I wanted to be everything from a Jockey to a Backer to a Brain Surgeon!
ps the blog looks awesome!!!