Hi 🙂
This cold is still looming over my shoulder, but I feel much better after this fantastic lunch!!
Lunch today totally rocked. This sandwich was amazing! The hint of Cinnamon Vanilla Sunflower Butter was just enough to taste over the jam and tempeh. Yum! And these tangelos are the best ever. Even my raw veggies tasted good – I think my body is craving them!
On the menu….
A slice of raw tempeh with Crofter’s Superfruit spread and a thin layer of Cinnamon Vanilla Sunflower Butter 🙂
On Flax Oat Bran!
Such a great combo of flavors 🙂
I try to get veggies into my lunch box even if that means just throwing ’em in plain or putting a few leaves of spinach on a sandwich.
A juicy, juicy tangelo – my new favorite orange!
It doesn’t look like a huge lunch, but that is a pretty heavy + calorie dense sandwich over there coming close to 400 calories! Appropriately filling though 😉
And added at the last minute for the perfect ending!
Have a great afternoon!
Jenn @ Livewellfit says
February 22, 2010 at 12:48 pmI need to try tempeh! It’s time, I can’t ignore it anymore! 🙂
Beth @ DiningAndDishing says
February 22, 2010 at 12:55 pmi adore hummus/tempeh/cheese sandwiches. i highly recommend the combo!
Joie de vivre says
February 22, 2010 at 12:59 pmIt looks like a beautiful day, even if it is still cold.
Freya @ foodfitnessandfreya.wordpress.com says
February 22, 2010 at 1:00 pmOooh I so want to try tempeh! I googled it after your last post and it sounds so tasty 😀
I love how ‘normal’ your carrot looks – ie, that it was picked from the ground and so is REGULAR size as opposed to all these crazy baby carrots I keep seeing! The latter look TOO perfect IMHO :p
Have a good afternoon!
Jessica @ The Process of Healing says
February 22, 2010 at 1:08 pmYour sandwich sounds good!! I would never think of putting those flavors together… but Crofter’s is indeed quite awesome. 😀 Have a great day!
P.S. So jealous of your job today.. sounds fun!
Jessica @ How Sweet says
February 22, 2010 at 1:09 pmI don’t like regular sunflower butter, but vanilla-cinnamon sounds delish!!!
Stef says
February 22, 2010 at 1:10 pmbiscoff! love it. those are so good. perfect little after lunch treat. glad you’re feeling a bit better, hope the cold disappears completely!
Katie @ Health for the Whole Self says
February 22, 2010 at 1:11 pmI just had a similar tempeh sandwich last night, except with hummus. It was also pretty calorie dense, yet extremely filling!!!
Kristen says
February 22, 2010 at 1:12 pmLately I’m completely obsessed with the cashew butter + mega fruit preserves (earthfare) sandwiches. I use homemade pita bread made with white whole wheat flour and they are divine! The adult PB&J!
Christa says
February 22, 2010 at 1:12 pmWhat is tempeh? It looks interesting!
Deanna - The Unnatural Mother says
February 22, 2010 at 1:13 pmYour food is so yummy, and so inspired to eat healthy!
Estela @ Weekly Bite says
February 22, 2010 at 1:13 pmsounds like a delicious lunch! so sunny too!
Hannah says
February 22, 2010 at 1:13 pmTempeh’s high in protein, right? So that’s an amazingly well-rounded lunch! And your job is fantastic- it must be so rewarding to work in a setting that’s proactive about helping people!
Food Makes Fun Fuel says
February 22, 2010 at 1:17 pmI don’t know that I could ever get myself to love tempeh that much
Sarah (Running to Slow Things Down) says
February 22, 2010 at 1:18 pmI’m so jealous that you’re eating outdoors on the patio!
Tempeh is delicious, healthy and filling to boot. Your sandwich looks wonderful! 😀
Cole says
February 22, 2010 at 1:18 pmThat tangelo looks so juicy and delicious.
shannon (the daily balance) says
February 22, 2010 at 1:19 pmhow is the vanilla-cinnamon flavoring? Does it give it a sweet, dessert like taste? Sounds very intruiging!
p.s. I CRAVE for just a little bit of the sunshine you have! JEALOUS!
sarah @ syrupandhoney says
February 22, 2010 at 1:20 pmI just bought some tempeh over the weekend and have never tried it before. Do you think I should try it raw first or ease myself in by cooking it the first few times I eat it? I don’t know what tempeh really tastes like but the other flavors in your sandwich sound wonderful.
Kath says
February 22, 2010 at 5:51 pmIt really tastes the same raw vs. cooked to me. Perhaps because I don’t marinate it and everything to cook it. I just like the chewy texture and find the taste to be very neutral. Just take a bite and if you hate it raw put some kind of strong sauce on it!
Liz says
February 22, 2010 at 1:20 pmFunny — I tried tangelos for lunch today too and thought they were so delicious! I had never had one before — definitely my new favorite too!
Ally (Exercise and Pies) says
February 22, 2010 at 1:34 pmTempeh is amazzzzing! I’m loving the fresh look of lunch, makes me a tad bit hungry for lunch myself!
Allie (Live Laugh Eat) says
February 22, 2010 at 1:39 pmI can’t frickin’ wait for that sunflower butter to arrive on my door step!!!!!
Jil says
February 22, 2010 at 1:43 pmCrofters jam just sounds amazing…I have seen it everywhere lately…I’ve gotta get on that.
Christie @ Honoring Health says
February 22, 2010 at 1:43 pmHope you are feeling better soon!
I’ve said it already but I will say it again. Your little table signifies spring/summer and I am SO happy to see it.
Allison (Eat Clean Live Green) says
February 22, 2010 at 1:54 pmI’m so happy to see your food outside again… spring is in the air!
I’ve never thought of putting Tempeh on a sandwich… interesting!
Tara says
February 22, 2010 at 1:54 pmSadly I’ve never had a tangelo but i think i must!
Anna @ Newlywed, Newly Veg says
February 22, 2010 at 1:55 pmLol– that sandwich looks so plain and sad from the outside! But I bet it tasted amazing! 🙂
Heather (Heather's Dish) says
February 22, 2010 at 1:55 pmtempeh scares me!!! but the sandwich sounds good anyway 🙂 i just wonder about the texture and temperature…
i hope you’re feeling good the rest of the day and have fun with the health promotion stuff! 🙂
Sarah Ikegami says
February 22, 2010 at 2:05 pmI LOVE tempeh! I use it for all kinds of things, salads, stir fries…I even put it in a bowl of savory oats with spinach, miso and an egg this morning!
Have a sunny day!
Lauren @ Eater not a runner says
February 22, 2010 at 2:06 pmI still haven’t tried tempeh but I do have to say that sandwich sounds delicious 🙂
lynn (The Actors Diet) says
February 22, 2010 at 2:10 pmyummy tempeh and crofters! i combined my super fruit with some roast beef and it was a great combo too.
[email protected] says
February 22, 2010 at 2:20 pmI would have never thought to try tempeh raw with a sweet companion. Thanks for the idea!
Meg @ Be Fit Be Full says
February 22, 2010 at 2:20 pmI just picked up a few tangelo’s yesterday. I haven’t had them in a looong time! Tempeh scares me. I’m not sure why though??
Nutritious Foodie says
February 22, 2010 at 2:52 pmThat’s a nice lunch
Heather says
February 22, 2010 at 3:01 pmdid you eat outside? looks like a nice day!
Hillary [Nutrition Nut on the Run] says
February 22, 2010 at 3:07 pmI’m with ya about having veggies for lunch. I’m currently sitting here munching on a bag of raw cukes, carrots, and cherry tomatoes =]
Q: What is tempeh?
kate says
February 22, 2010 at 3:12 pmim so jealous that you get to be photographing outside and enjoying spring like weather 🙁 tangelos are also my favorite citrus! yum!
[email protected]todays lady says
February 22, 2010 at 3:21 pmYour lunch looks so good to me right now. I just finished my own lunch and feel as though I could eat that sandwich! It’s one of those days for me where I’m constantly hungry!!
Susan says
February 22, 2010 at 3:31 pmI love tempeh-nut butter-jam combos! People don’t seem to understand how freakin’ amazing it is! Kudos Kath!
Allison K says
February 22, 2010 at 3:33 pmI need to try the tempeh-nut butter-jam combo!
Jentree says
February 22, 2010 at 3:37 pmI LOVE tempeh!
Everything I have read about tempeh suggest that it NEEDS to be steamed or cooked for 20 minutes before eating…
Do you have a link to some information that explains otherwise? Thanks!
Kath says
February 22, 2010 at 5:53 pmI emailed the company last year to confirm and got an email saying yes, indeed, it can be eaten raw.
https://www.katheats.com/end-with-breakfast/
Jentree says
February 22, 2010 at 10:26 pmWow, thanks! I think I’ll give it a try…much easier to bring for lunch when I don’t have to cook it first!
Megan (bites of the apple) says
February 22, 2010 at 4:00 pmLast night I got a tangelo and a blood orange from WF to compare…the tangelo DEF won, although I wish it were less seedy.
tempeh gives me the heebie jeebies!!!
Paige(Running Around Normal) says
February 22, 2010 at 4:25 pmSounds like a fun day at work!
What are you eating on? I love the back drop for the lunch photos! haha
Tempeh and nut butter and jam? Can’t say I’ve tried that combo, though I am intrigued!
Sarah (OC2Seattle) says
February 22, 2010 at 4:29 pmYeah, tangelos!
Heather @ Get Healthy With Heather says
February 22, 2010 at 4:30 pmNever tried tempeh before and wouldn’t think to combine it with jam and nut butter… What an interesting combo! How’d you try tempeh for the first time?
Lisa @bakebikeblog says
February 22, 2010 at 4:33 pmGreat looking sammie – however I just can’t manage tempeh. I have tried – but to no avail 🙂
Stacey says
February 22, 2010 at 4:34 pmI am soooo hitting up Great Harvest while I’m in Charlotte this week! Glad you are liking WIC 😀
[email protected] says
February 22, 2010 at 4:37 pmI have never tried tempeh in a sandwich. Isn’t it dry?
Tania @ Moment Anew says
February 22, 2010 at 4:48 pmWhat exactly does tempeh taste like???
Jo @ SeekingHealthyBalance says
February 22, 2010 at 4:50 pmNever tried a tangelo – will keep an eye out at the shops for one to try
Sam (Merit to the Carrot) says
February 22, 2010 at 5:04 pmIt’s so great to see some outdoor dining back in the KERF casa. I love raw tempeh on sandwiches!
Leena says
February 22, 2010 at 5:17 pmyum! i absolutely LOVE tempeh! i think it has so much more flavor than regular tofu! I’ve never tried it raw.. but your sandwich sounds delicious!
Simply Life says
February 22, 2010 at 5:47 pmthat bread looks like it’d make any sandwich taste amazing!
Kath says
February 22, 2010 at 5:51 pmGUYS: We have had a gross rainy day here in Charlotte and I ate at my desk!!!!! These photos were taken yesterday when I packed my lunch to get some good photography. I WISH I was eating in the sunshine!!
TEMPEH: Tastes very neutral so don’t be scared. It’s kind of like old bread would taste – but in a good way. If you put peanut butter on it it will taste like peanut butter!! Give it a try. You have nothing to lose!
Katherine @ localvoracious says
February 22, 2010 at 6:10 pmWow does that sunflower butter sound good! Going to have to get myself some 🙂
Daniel says
February 22, 2010 at 6:39 pmThe sammich looks pretty good. I was wondering though, is your Flax Oat Bran bread 100% whole grain? And if so, is it still soft or a bit dry? Just going from experience it’s kind of hard to find a completely whole grain bread that still has a nice sandwich texture. I find Ezekiel to make good toast but kind of on the dry side for sandwiches.
Nature’s Pride does have a good and very soft 100% whole wheat bread but by the sounds of it, something like Great Harvest only has 5 ingredients or so and I’d prefer as few ingredients as possible!
Kath says
February 22, 2010 at 7:45 pmIt is not dry AT ALL!! So so moist – the best part about it. Chewy and doughy and moist. You must find a GH! And yes, most of their breads are 100% whole grain.
Ashley says
February 22, 2010 at 7:02 pmOoooooh what a fabulous samich idea!!! So quick + easy too! I would have never thought of that combo. mmmm Speaking of strange combos I tried out the LIME chocolate chip cookies from mama pea’s blog! I think the altitude messed with the recipe a bit…but the taste was weird yet somehow satisfying haha
Cynthia (It All Changes) says
February 22, 2010 at 8:38 pmI love when a simple lunch can be really filling.
Kristilyn (My 29th Year) says
February 23, 2010 at 10:28 amI really have to give tempeh another try! I had it once over a salad and wasn’t a huge fan of it, but maybe I’ll try your way – with some nut butter and jam. 🙂
I try to get my veggies at dinner most of the time, or I make a Green Monster for breakfast, OR I’ll bring chopped up veggies with hummus for lunch. It’s usually only a once-a-day thing, though.
K