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November 7, 2014

Lately

Just enjoying the fall around here!

(Well…I probably shouldn’t tell you that I already put Christmas pillows on my couch…. ! Only because I found them at Target and they aren’t that Christmasy but they are red and green and I couldn’t wait to use them. I also already ordered our Christmas cards and have gotten a head start on shopping. I completely admit I live one season ahead. Don’t hate me! I promise I haven’t busted out any holiday tunes yet, but the “Most Wonderful Time Of The Years” might be starting soon…since Thanksgiving qualifies as the start of the season in our house!)

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Breakfasts

What’s for breakfast?

Eggs, toast with blueberry jam (homemade by my sister’s high school friend), banana with almond butter.

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French toast! Remember when I used to eat this every day? For various reasons I feel like my breakfast making time has gotten cut short now that Mazen can say “HUNGRY MOMMY!”, so I tend to fall back on quicker things most of the time, but I still love me some FT! Topped with the extra egg and some melty almond butter.

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This was a cereal mix with Siggi’s Pumpkin underneath. Granola, Cheerios, banana, chia seeds and Barney Butter.

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Next up: pumpkin swirl toast with almond butter, eggs, and some canned peaches I bought at the market at the end of the summer – just stretching the peach love out a bit!

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And finally, a pumpkin pie smoothie (Mazen loved this!) with toasted honey wheat roll topped with the usual. My smoothie had milk, pumpkin, a little yogurt for extra protein, a few pinches of pumpkin pie spice and a handful of raw oats.

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Lunches

First up –  a quesadilla filled with smoked salmon and melted cheddar. Now that’s something I want to make again! On the side: carrots and olive hummus and grapes.

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I took Mazen out to lunch after preschool, and we went to Eppie’s. Instead of the veg plate, I got the Santa Monica salad topped with chicken. Under all that chicken is goat cheese, dates, corn and tomatoes. The champagne dressing is the best!

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This strange looking pile over a salad is a No Bull Burger that I cut up for Mazen and then he rejected. I had to take one for the team : ) It’s served with greens, yellow bell pepper, pickles, and half a slice of Eppie’s cornbread! Lemony O&Co drizzled on top. <– Love that stuff and perfect timing: they are having a big sale this weekend with 25% off if you use the coupon FRIENDS! 

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Lunch #4 was consumed standing at the kitchen counter…tsk tsk. I was tasting this and that while I was making Mazen a plate and before I knew it I figured I’d had enough nibbles to call it lunch!

Leftover beans and potatoes –

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Pear slices, leftover noodles and beans, a yogurt and hot tea.

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This lunch was a quickie when my parents arrived. I made a salmon salad with capers, yogurt, mustard and curry powder. I used Kashi cracker for dipping and had a pear on the side.

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Dinners

First up was the Cook Smarts pasta with creamy sweet potato sauce. The sauce was a soup-turned-sauce and it was served with kale and parmesan. We didn’t have walnuts, so I subbed in peanuts. Delish vegetarian dinner.

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This night I was headed out with girlfriends, so I made a simple salad knowing I might have a little more to snack on. It was made with geens, peanuts, cheese, and roasted squash and served in a homemade dressing. Consumed after dark!

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Next up we grilled a flank steak and had that with potatoes and beans that were simmered and topped with butter, parmesan, and parsley. Loved that combo!

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And finally, this dinner was amazing despite being hard to decipher! We had leftover maple-BBQ sauce lentils and leftover potatoes and beans from the night before topped with lots of parmesan and yogurt! Juicy wine from La Crema in the back : )

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Hope you guys had a great week of eats!

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  1. Elyse says

    November 7, 2014 at 6:20 am

    As usual everything looks amazing!

    P.S. When did M turn into a little boy instead of a baby? Seriously, so handsome!

    Reply
  2. [email protected] says

    November 7, 2014 at 6:46 am

    Chicken salad and flank steak…both look like winners! Made beef short ribs in a ragu sauce…best meal of the week!

    Reply
  3. Kaila @healthyhelperblog! says

    November 7, 2014 at 6:48 am

    PUMPKIN SWIRL BREAD?! Is that a new GH variety? Sounds amazing!

    Reply
  4. Emily @ Life on Food says

    November 7, 2014 at 6:52 am

    I cannot do Christmas just yet but I am super excited for it.

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  5. Linda @ The Fitty says

    November 7, 2014 at 6:54 am

    I like how your lunches and breakfasts, and basically all your meals aren’t large and hefty, but rather decent sized and very attractive. I wish I had time to take time palating my plate and actually feelling like I can enjoy my meals without feeling rushed rushed rushed!

    Reply
  6. kim says

    November 7, 2014 at 7:00 am

    I love Christmas! What do your new christmas pillows look like?

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    • KathEats says

      November 7, 2014 at 7:23 am

      One is red zigzag and one is green pattern

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  7. Lisa Valinsky says

    November 7, 2014 at 7:43 am

    Are you still gardening too? Those beans look like they may be from a garden (or farmers’ market).

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    • KathEats says

      November 7, 2014 at 8:24 am

      they are from the farmers market! The last of the season

      Reply
  8. Karen says

    November 7, 2014 at 7:49 am

    I’m pretty sure I bought the same pillows as you and they have already made it onto the couch. I’m also a little ashamed to admit that last week I actually played some Christmas music in the car, this has to be the earliest I’ve ever done that (in my defense, I was waiting in the car line for my daughter to come out of school so I was browsing the new Spotify playlists and a Christmas one just HAPPENED to come on…….). I also agree Thanksgiving is the official start of Christmas time. Mazen will be at a good age to enjoy it this year! I miss those days! My babies are 11 and 13 now, but they do still enjoy Christmas as much as I do.

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    • KathEats says

      November 7, 2014 at 8:24 am

      I will say I tried to find a holiday station on my satellite radio with no luck.

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      • Shannon says

        November 26, 2014 at 10:53 pm

        I have Sirius xm (Is there another satellite radio provider?) and I listen to holly on channel 17. Starts every year on November 17th.

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  9. Hannah @ Sprints and Scones says

    November 7, 2014 at 8:17 am

    Ahh, when you were eating french toast all the time, I started to do it too! A few weeks ago, I thought “how did I use to make french toast every morning?”
    Everything looks wonderful!

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  10. Sam @ Grapefruit & Granola says

    November 7, 2014 at 8:24 am

    Mazen looks adorable in that pic! I am also a huge lover of french toast but it’s a little too involved to make for someone who has a busy morning. I came across a recipe for pumpkin french toast the other morning and thought it would be great to try out this weekend!

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  11. Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says

    November 7, 2014 at 9:14 am

    The more Christmas the better!
    I am so making French Toast this weekend! I have been craving it and now seeing it on a few blogs all week! I need to make some!

    Reply
  12. Jeanette says

    November 7, 2014 at 9:22 am

    Wondering – Why do you add oats to your smoothie? Does it add texture/thicken or do you do it for nutrition? I’m always looking to sneak in nutrition to our smoothies so my kids consume more good stuff! Also, do you soak them first or can your blender make them smooth as you make the smoothie?

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    • KathEats says

      November 7, 2014 at 3:59 pm

      It thickens it a bit and gives the smoothie a doughier flavor. I also like that it adds some whole grains for long-lasting carb energy

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  13. Cyn says

    November 7, 2014 at 9:56 am

    You’re not alone…I’ve already started some Christmas shopping! (Just a little)
    Those olive oils would make a great holiday gift. Since you’ve sampled a few, can you make a recommendation?
    Thanks!

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    • KathEats says

      November 7, 2014 at 3:58 pm

      The green lemon, chili oil and basil were all great!!

      Reply
  14. Dana | fresh simple five says

    November 7, 2014 at 10:10 am

    I can’t help but start to get in the holiday spirit already. I just love this time of year and did a little happy dance when I got my first red cup at Starbucks the other day. While I’m not a frequent Starbucks goer, there’s something about those holiday cups that makes me happy!

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  15. Livi @ Eat, Pray, Work It Out says

    November 7, 2014 at 10:57 am

    I don’t know what it is, but your eggs always look so good!!

    Reply
  16. Kavi says

    November 7, 2014 at 11:19 am

    I can’t wait to see your new pillows – I love your decor posts! If you’re looking for holiday music try the She & Him Christmas album from a few years back (available for streaming on Spotify). It’s old-timey and good background music!

    Reply
  17. laura says

    November 7, 2014 at 11:22 am

    Maple BBQ Lentils? Is that a recipe or just sauce on top? Sounds delicious!

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    • KathEats says

      November 7, 2014 at 1:20 pm

      The sauce! It was a sample from Oliviers and Co and was really good!

      Reply
  18. Hannah @ CleanEatingVeggieGirl says

    November 7, 2014 at 11:55 am

    Don’t worry. You won’t seem Christmas crazy compared to me. I MIGHT have my tree up already… oops 😉

    Reply
  19. Theresa says

    November 7, 2014 at 12:28 pm

    All of your meals look so amazing! I need to take notes from you on portion size. You eat such delicious things but are so good about having small portions!

    Reply
  20. joelle (on a pink typewriter) says

    November 7, 2014 at 1:04 pm

    As always, love your pics. How do you get such great light for all your photos?

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    • KathEats says

      November 7, 2014 at 1:22 pm

      Thanks! I take most of them outside.

      Reply
  21. Mom says

    November 7, 2014 at 2:03 pm

    With you on the holidays! I bought my stamps this morning.

    Reply
  22. Robin Melanie says

    November 7, 2014 at 9:59 pm

    Because of you, Kath, I am obsessed with my UP. I got it with my points from my credit card. It’s just the incentive I needed to be more active. And it proves my sleep is awful–only 1.36 hrs sound sleep 5.5 light sleep and awake 1.3. Horrible!

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    • KathEats says

      November 8, 2014 at 7:00 am

      Glad you’re enjoying it! And good luck with that sleep 🙁

      Reply
  23. Tiffany says

    November 7, 2014 at 10:01 pm

    Yum I everything!! I love your lately posts. Do you know when your deep dish pancake recipe will post? I’m trying to be patient lol but it just sounds so amazing!! 🙂 happy weekend!!

    Reply
    • KathEats says

      November 8, 2014 at 7:01 am

      Next Thursday!

      Reply
  24. [email protected] says

    November 7, 2014 at 10:35 pm

    Ha!! I did the exact same thing this week!! – just the pillows 🙂
    prairiekuchen.com

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  25. Julie says

    November 8, 2014 at 12:28 am

    That haircut makes him look older!

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  26. Anne says

    November 8, 2014 at 3:59 am

    Looks like good food!!
    My latest go to salad is a julienne Granny Smith apple (I use a mandolin)
    Then add the following to 1/3 cup of cooked lentils…any color will do, but I like the black lentils best.
    Add a teaspoon of fresh squeezed lemon juice, and two teaspoons olive oil, add 1 tsp of curry seasoning (choose one with lots of cumin…or add extra cumin)
    It makes a refreshing but satisfying salad.

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    • KathEats says

      November 8, 2014 at 6:59 am

      Sounds great!

      Reply
  27. Andrea says

    November 8, 2014 at 6:36 pm

    I started my xmas shopping like 2 weeks ago! Love being prepared and hate being rushed….and my MIL put up her decorations Nov 1 🙂 so you’re not THAT early!!

    Reply
  28. Aja says

    November 8, 2014 at 7:09 pm

    Everything looks great! and there is no shame in holiday tunes already. 🙂

    Reply
  29. Laura Murphy says

    November 8, 2014 at 9:51 pm

    Hey Kath! Do you have any recommendations for a cinnamon raisin bread recipe? Preferably a lightened up version but regular works too. Thanks 🙂

    Reply
    • KathEats says

      November 10, 2014 at 10:46 am

      I don’t know of any off the top of my head – sorry!

      Reply
  30. Aimee @ Aim for Healthy Bites says

    November 9, 2014 at 4:18 pm

    Christmas music started here on Nov 1st (actually my husband didn’t even make it to Halloween), ordering my cards tonight and the mini tree just might have to go up later this week when the cold snap arrives.

    Reply
    • KathEats says

      November 10, 2014 at 10:46 am

      Haha awesome!

      Reply

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