The moment that pimply teenager tears my ticket in half and hands me my stub, I start the internal debate: salty or sweet?
Raspberry Vodka-Steeped Frozen Grapes
You know what's better than a snack with a cocktail? A boozy snack with a cocktail.
Honestly, if these were on the menu the night I had them, I might have passed on my bourbon and ginger and just asked for a rocks glass full of these bad boys.
Midway through that bourbon and ginger, the bartender nonchalantly placed a bowl of these in front of us as if they were just your standard bowl of mixed nuts. Once she told us what they were, the next thing I asked was, "are they boozy?"
Just trying to be responsible here, people.
These bad boys might look fancy, but they are basically a grown-up version of those vodka-soaked gummy bears you were tossing back at that house party in college.
Roasted Summer Vegetable Sandwich
Last week someone told me that she doesn't like sandwiches.
I was aghast. Stunned. Confused. But...why? How could you possibly rule out all food options that are delivered to you conveniently between two slices of bread?
There was no way I was going to let the statement stand unchallenged. ALL sandwiches? So, you like cheese, and you like bread, but once there's melted cheese between two slices of buttery crunchy bread, you're out?
I was aghast. Stunned. Confused. But...why? How could you possibly rule out all food options that are delivered to you conveniently between two slices of bread?
There was no way I was going to let the statement stand unchallenged. ALL sandwiches? So, you like cheese, and you like bread, but once there's melted cheese between two slices of buttery crunchy bread, you're out?
No-knead Wheat Bread
I don't mean to pile on, but I'm going to assign some homework.
Lucky for you it's pretty easy homework, and it smells and tastes pretty good to boot.
You need some flour, some yeast, a big spoon and a little time. If you're short on time this weekend, don't worry. The beauty of this bread is that once you get all of the ingredients together and give it a first rise, you can stick the dough in the fridge.
Then when you've got a hankering for some freshly baked bread, make a quick loaf, let it sit for about 30 minutes, and then pop it in the oven.
Classic Hummus
Hummus is a staple in my fridge.
Carrots! Celery! Crackers! It's one of those snacks that can immediately satisfy those post-work hunger pangs without any prep time and without getting any extra dishes dirty.
And it's not even bad for you! Nay, you might say it's actually good for you!
I woke up on Sunday and I realized I needed to go to the grocery store in a serious way.
There was one egg in my fridge. No bread. Not even enough milk for a bowl of cereal. Definitely no hummus. It was pretty desperate.
Carrots! Celery! Crackers! It's one of those snacks that can immediately satisfy those post-work hunger pangs without any prep time and without getting any extra dishes dirty.
And it's not even bad for you! Nay, you might say it's actually good for you!
I woke up on Sunday and I realized I needed to go to the grocery store in a serious way.
There was one egg in my fridge. No bread. Not even enough milk for a bowl of cereal. Definitely no hummus. It was pretty desperate.
Kale Chips
Let's detox, shall we?
I'm craving vegetables. I'm jonesing for some dark leafy greens. I've got a hankering for some superfood.
It's probably because I drank milkshakes all day. ALL DAY.
You see, I do these weekly videos where we go do cool things in Tampa Bay and encourage other people to do them too. This week we wanted to find the best milkshakes. As you might have guessed, finding the best milkshakes in a metropolitan area means you've gotta taste a lot of milkshakes.
A day like that is pretty extreme on the health front. But kale chips have always been my "reset" food. Just got back from a business trip? Kale chips. Only eaten different versions of bread smothered in cheese for the past two days? Kale chips. One or four too many beers last night? Kale chips.\
Tomato, Chickpea and Pesto Pasta Salad
"Never eat the pasta salad."
I have no idea who planted this concept into my brain. I'm assuming it was my mother.
No matter who it was, it's an arbitrary rule that I have heeded for most of my life. There have been plenty of catered lunches or buffets I have wandered through when I probably would have served myself a scoop multi-colored rotini doused in a creamy Italian dressing. But then I notice the weird film of mayo on the noodles and remember those five words of advice – Never Eat The Pasta Salad – and I put the serving spoon down.
Passing on the pasta salad is not really an option when you're not going to eat the cheeseburgers and hot dogs that make up the rest of the spread at that company picnic. I guess you could plan ahead and eat before you go, but who are we kidding – the world doesn't work like that.
I have no idea who planted this concept into my brain. I'm assuming it was my mother.
No matter who it was, it's an arbitrary rule that I have heeded for most of my life. There have been plenty of catered lunches or buffets I have wandered through when I probably would have served myself a scoop multi-colored rotini doused in a creamy Italian dressing. But then I notice the weird film of mayo on the noodles and remember those five words of advice – Never Eat The Pasta Salad – and I put the serving spoon down.
Passing on the pasta salad is not really an option when you're not going to eat the cheeseburgers and hot dogs that make up the rest of the spread at that company picnic. I guess you could plan ahead and eat before you go, but who are we kidding – the world doesn't work like that.
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