I’m one of the lucky ones who doesn’t have seasonal allergies, but on a day like today, when the wind is blowing STRONG, I’ve probably sneezed 10 times while sitting in front of my window working! There is so much pollen in the air, I bet my lungs are green!
That ginormous bowl of oats filled me up well, but I think it was also too much of a mountain-valley eating curve because although I wasn’t hungry, my body was just a little off this morning and I felt a little nauseous around lunchtime, which wasn’t until 1:30.
Surprisingly, a salad sound great though! I piled greens with leftover beans, cheese and hummus plus a drizzle of olive oil, lemon juice and sea salt.
On the side, a roll with jam.
Hit the spot!
I sat at my computer working all morning, so I’m hoping to spend a little time in the kitchen this afternoon! I have a few things I’ve been meaning to make for ages 🙂
Krissy @ Shiawase Life says
Jealous! I am positively dying over here…it needs to rain!!!
Jessica @ The Process of Healing says
Go you for getting your veggies in! Add cheese to almost anything and it tastes amazing!
Khushboo says
Love that lunch: so simple yet flavorful!
Lindzjane115 says
Afternoons in the kitchen are the BEST! Enjoy 🙂
Jeri says
I wanted to miss class today but with a test I knew I would just have to suck it up. Guess what? No test. UGH! But still have another class with a professor that you know the kind, if you miss it they will hold it against you no matter what. So onward soldiers. Suffer now, graduate with honors later.
Lindsay @ Fuel My Family says
I don’t have seasonal allergies either my but 3 year old and husband both do. We just bought some local honey today because I’ve heard that helps! I am interested to try it out. And if it doesnt work, well its still tasty!
Susan H. @ The Food Allergy Chronicles says
I had heard that too so I started eating local raw honey last spring…not 100% sure it works…but I love the addition to my morning oats!
Lauren @ Oatmeal after Spinning says
Those beans look awesome- mouth watering, even! Especially in that first photo.
And the cheese looks pretty darn tasty, too.
Kati Mora, MS, RD, Kellogg's FiberPlus(R) Wellness Advocate says
This salad looks delish! I love adding fiber-licious beans and veggies to a bed of leafy greens. Yum!
Stephanie @ Legally Blinde says
Yum, your lunch looks great! I love adding beans to salads. And that roll with jam looks so amazing – I really want one now!
Katie @ Peace Love & Oats says
the cheese on that salad looks amazing! I should splurge and get some good cheese sometime!
Jeri says
Oh I forgot! My daughter who only eats some fruit, beef and potatoes asked me to buy a pomelo. I jumped on it! We haven’t peeled it yet, as she wants to do it. But she even suggested I buy an avocado. I was bragging how your pictures have gotten me interested and want to add it as another layer in a sandwich. Well we found a Florida avocado that was nice looking. She wants half for a facial mask and said I can eat the other half. Hey whatever works to get them interested right? LOL
Ashley @ Hudson on the Potomac says
Can’t wait to see what you’re cooking up!
Kaitlyn says
I am so tired of the wind this time of year. I love afternoons in the kitchen. Wish I could be there this afternoon. Sigh.
Alison says
It’s a gorgeous day here too (although I’m stuck inside for most of it) filled with pollen! I’ve been sneezing up a storm.
Hillary says
There is a legit blanket of green on my (silver) car right now. Enough pollen already!
Claire @ Live and Love to Eat says
I love leftovers on top of salad! I had leftover fajita filling over greens today. 🙂
Averie @ Averie Cooks says
Have fun in the kitchen and checking off a few cooking projects off your list!
Cait's Plate says
I know I can hardly believe the pollen this year! It’s nuts.
Excited to see what you cook up in the kitchen!
Jasper Naomi @ crunchylittlebites says
I was invited to lunch for this coming Sunday that includes random people with whom I’ve chatted that are Kerf readers in Durham, NC 🙂 what should I bring along with me as tribute to our mutual KERF interest? 🙂
PS. I still have a little gift for you that awaits my future C’Ville visit!
KathEats says
Homemade Granola? Is this the one at my sisters?
Jasper Naomi @ crunchylittlebites says
great idea!
nah, I kinda wish I knew your sister, though 🙂
‘twould be cute if it happened to be the same one (and would be even funnier if it turned out to be…but this one’s just at some church attenders’ house, Jen knows them I think)
Angela @ Eat Spin Run Repeat says
I can’t wait to see what you cook up in your kitchen this aft! I’m just getting to my lunch now (finally!!) but yours looked lovely!
Fran@ Broken Cookies Don't Count says
I always miss it when I haven’t been in the kitchen actually cooking rather than assembling.
Sarena (The Non-Dairy Queen) says
When the wind blows the pollen around, it definitely makes it worse! I had pintos on my salad today and it totally hit the spot! Your lunch looks perfect to me!
Heidi Bundles Of Hugs says
Lunch looks good nice and light! I can’t wait to see what you’ve been wanting to make…I’m sure you’ll keep us posted 🙂
Jacqueline says
The cooking projects sound like so much fun!!!! Hope you have a great time in the kitchen (I mean, I feel like it’s impossible not to!)
Lexi @ Cura Personalis Foodie says
I always forget how great beans + cheese are together! Looks like a great lunch 🙂
Annie @ Naturally Sweet Recipes says
Beautiful! Have fun in the kitchen- afternoons like those are the best!!
Ashley @ Coffee Cake and Cardio says
I hope you’re having fun in the kitchen by now!! Happy Tuesday.
Shari says
The salad looks awesome!!!
Angel7 says
My sinuses/allergies have been bad! I had a sinus headache today, which had me in bed this afternoon while our daughter napped–not to mention I was also tired. I will not take anything for it, so I just let it run its course. The only thing that helps is when my husband rubs my shoulders and neck, because I have so much tension in those areas–I need a massage.
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Caitlin says
rolls and jam are just wonderful, aren’t they?!
jojo says
Nice light lunch! Salad sounds good for dinner..
Jenn says
I have not experienced seasonal allergies much in the past, but TODAY…is a different story. I think I need a mask. I need it to rain after a day like today.
Quisha says
Allergies are the worst this time of year. It’s like the always sneak up on us!!
Jo Williams says
I am SO envious of your bread, which is always so delicious-looking! We don’t have any kind of bakery in the rural area where I live!