Hi ho! And so another lunchtime rolls around. More fun times with….
The Lunchbox
Entree: Millet topped with cinnamon and coconut and leftover mushrooms and brussels tossed in tomato sauce. Planning to heat this up at the hospital!
Grains – check.
Veggies – check.
Caramel apple!?
I’m planning to devour this delicious Vega Vibrancy Bar come quittin’ time!!
Have a fantastic afternoon!
Freya @ Brit Chick Runs says
April 19, 2010 at 11:11 am:OCinnamon coconut millet- that sounds AMAZING!!
I like millet 😛
Have a good afternoon yourself 🙂
Mary Frances says
April 19, 2010 at 11:13 amWalk backwards on the treadmill. Helps relieve and heal hamstring. Feel better soon. Keep moving…but keep it easy on the leg. If that is what it is, it will take a couple of months.
Cait (Cait's Plate) says
April 19, 2010 at 11:13 amYuuummm – that lunch looks FABULOUS! I’m dying to try the caramel oikos…I can’t decide if I’ll like it or not.
Have a wonderful afternoon!
Anna @ Newlywed, Newly Veg says
April 19, 2010 at 11:20 amGrain with coconut and cinammon?!? Yum!!!
Have a great rest of the day!
[email protected] Two Lives, One Lifestyle says
April 19, 2010 at 11:22 amI haven’t tried the caramel Oikos yet but the idea of dipping an apple into it just piqued my interest!
Erin (Travel, Eat, Repeat) says
April 19, 2010 at 11:24 amGreat combo of flavors and textures. I can’t decide what to make for lunch today… nothing in my kitchen sounds appealing!
Jessica @ How Sweet says
April 19, 2010 at 11:24 amThat millet sounds delicious!
Heather (Heather's Dish) says
April 19, 2010 at 11:29 amthat sounds like the perfect sweet-and-savory lunch! i need to try millet…i don’t know if i’ve ever had it but is sounds and looks amazing!
Jenn (www. j3nn.net ) says
April 19, 2010 at 11:34 amFun lunch box. I like the caramel Oikos better than the chocolate. I never cared much for chocolate yogurts. 🙂
Jenn
Food Makes Fun Fuel says
April 19, 2010 at 11:35 amI love all these fun and funky grains, but the only one I ever eat is oats. I should expand my pallet; they just aren’t very filling :-/
Foodie (Fab and Delicious Food) says
April 19, 2010 at 11:38 amLooks like a very nice lunch!
Hope you have a fantastic afternoon as well!
Allie (Live Laugh Eat) says
April 19, 2010 at 11:42 amI had that same title for my post when my obsession with millet bread first started 🙂 Great minds think and eat alike!!
Beth @ Beth's Journey to Thin says
April 19, 2010 at 11:52 amOhh interesting way to eat millet! I’ve still never tried it, but I did try wheatberries for the first time last week.
Heather @ Health, Happiness, and Hope says
April 19, 2010 at 12:04 pmWhat an awesome mix Kath! Love the cinnamon!
Ashley says
April 19, 2010 at 12:06 pmOMG….did we take the exact same photo or WHAT!?? Apple on top of strawberry oikos on today’s post..too funny! 🙂
Estela @ Weekly Bite says
April 19, 2010 at 12:08 pmYum! What a great sounding lunch!
Jenny says
April 19, 2010 at 12:21 pmI love your version of a caramel covered apple!
adrienmelaine says
April 19, 2010 at 12:22 pmLooks great Kath! I never thought of cooking millit and eating it as a cooked grain- I always use it in muffins!
Christina says
April 19, 2010 at 12:38 pmI need to find that caramel oikos! Caramel apples are the best 🙂
jen trinque says
April 19, 2010 at 12:45 pmAs usual, love your healthy lunches!
Sam says
April 19, 2010 at 12:45 pmYou are killing me! microwaving that plastic….
Sarah (OC2Seattle) says
April 19, 2010 at 12:46 pmLove the healthy twist on the caramel apple!
lynn (The Actors Diet) says
April 19, 2010 at 12:56 pmi love the idea of combining coconut with grains – and cinnamon. yum
Erin says
April 19, 2010 at 1:05 pmHi Kath! I have a quick question about how you care for your Camelbak. Your reservoir looks just like mine and I haven’t figured out if I’m supposed to remove the tube from the reservoir to clean it or not. Do you remove the tube or just leave it in place and hang it upside-down to dry? Any advice would be great!
Kath says
April 19, 2010 at 4:12 pmI just flush it out really well. Put a ton of water in and just let the tube run open until it’s empty. Twice if I used something sticky.
Erin says
April 19, 2010 at 4:59 pmGreat, thanks!
Mastering Public Health says
April 19, 2010 at 1:21 pmNicely balanced lunch. Love those Vega Vibrancy bars; only tracked them down once though — still working on finding them without having to fork over shipping.
kate says
April 19, 2010 at 1:54 pmCaramel Oikos + an apple sound like a fabulous snackaroo!
kate says
April 19, 2010 at 1:54 pmAnd I just realized I was comment #26! (And #27 now too!)
Jil @ Peace, Love & Munchies says
April 19, 2010 at 2:15 pmI have never had millet before – but that sounds delicious.
Veggielady4life says
April 19, 2010 at 2:19 pmMillet with cinnamon and coconut? This is a new combo I need to try! Love the Oikos Greek yogurt!! One of my fav brands! 🙂
Hillary [Nutrition Nut on the Run] says
April 19, 2010 at 2:29 pmMmmm…what a flavorful, well-rounded meal. I wouldn’t expect any less : )
My eyes aren’t as big as my stomach. I need to pack bigger lunches!
Michelle @ Give Me the Almond Butter says
April 19, 2010 at 2:31 pmOnce again, a wonderfully balanced lunch Kath 🙂
I’m loving the carmel covered apples. What a great idea!
Sarah (Running to Slow Things Down) says
April 19, 2010 at 2:54 pmI love how you added cinnamon and coconut to your millet. Sounds lovely and so, so, so fragrant! 😀
Nadine says
April 19, 2010 at 2:55 pmHey Kath,
Looks like a beautiful day down there. I’m in town for business one night next week and hoping you can suggest a great restaurant for dinner. Not sure if you have a list of your favorites anywhere or if there is an easy way to gather that list!
We’re coming from Birkdale Village in Huntersville and staying at the Omni on E Trade street in Charlotte. Any help would be great!
Thanks,
Nadine
Kath says
April 19, 2010 at 4:14 pmThere’s a new place uptown called Dandelion Cafe that is supposed to be really cool. Small plates or local foods.
I also love Sonoma Modern Kitchen and Zink for a swanky dinner uptown.
If you want to venture a little further south, Brixx Pizza and Big Daddy’s in Dilworth are both casual and really good.
And my new favorite restaurant in Charlotte is Good Food On Montford, which is about 10 minutes south of uptown. Small plates and REALLY good flavors.
Welcome!
Nadine says
April 20, 2010 at 3:40 pmMany thanks!
Jessica @ The Process of Healing says
April 19, 2010 at 2:55 pmMmmmm apples and caramel Oikos are amazing together!
Emily Eats and Exercises says
April 19, 2010 at 3:06 pmI’ve never tried millet, but you make it look good. 🙂 I just have to finish the gazilion grains in my pantry before buying new ones…
life.art.midnightsnacks. says
April 19, 2010 at 3:39 pmi am definitely trying that “caramel covered apple” !!! sounds amazing!
Shawna @ Balancing Me says
April 19, 2010 at 4:05 pmYum, your lunch looks fabulous!
I’m dying to get my hands on some of those Vega bars. I can’t find them anywhere near me (besides Whole Foods which is a 30 minute drive – 🙁 )
Hannah says
April 19, 2010 at 5:00 pmLove the cinnamon and coconut on millet idea – I’ve been going crazy with cinnamon on my oatmeal lately, so it’s only a matter of time before it transitions to savoury food too 😀
Lisa @bakebikeblog says
April 19, 2010 at 5:08 pmWhat a great balanced lunch! And hope your leg feels better soon 🙂
Jenna says
April 19, 2010 at 5:41 pmI must try the Caramel Oikos NOW!
Kellie says
April 19, 2010 at 5:42 pmI cannot find the caramel or chocolate Oikos. I am not sure where to go, but I really want to try it.
Heather says
April 19, 2010 at 5:51 pmI LOVE the caramel. It’s my favorite!
[email protected]://stacey-healthylife.blogspot.com/ says
April 19, 2010 at 7:59 pmGreat lunch, food groups covered.