Someone commented on my lunch post yesterday saying that it seems like we eat out all the time.
And she’s absolutely right.
I feel like we eat out all the time. And you know what? It kind of stinks.
It takes the specialness of going out to a meal away. It also means you’re a lot less in control of what you’re putting into your mouth. And it means a lot less time in the kitchen for me…which I actually don’t like. Not to mention the financial and caloric impact!
I don’t think either of us is really thrilled with how much we’ve been eating out lately – there has just been a lot of travel which has unfortunately lead to us not being able to really keep a consistently stocked kitchen.
But that’s all about to change!
We’re on a good stretch of “home” time now and the very first thing I did when I woke up this morning was to make a meal plan/shopping list and then head to the grocery store to restock!
There’s literally a little bit of everything in there…we were down to bare bones.
My absolute favorite purchases though?
My fruit!
While I felt like I did an okay job of getting veggies in while in Chicago, the one thing I felt like I was sorely lacking was fruit.
I may have gone a little fruit crazy.
My afternoon consisted of this. And this. And this as a result.
But that’s alright. It just feels really nice to have a fresh batch.
And it should come as absolutely no surprise that my lunch ended up including it –
I was thinking I would have a turkey sandwich…but by the time 1pm rolled around, then 2pm and I still wasn’t feeling super hungry (way to go breakfast!) I figured a small bowl of yogurt, fruit and granola might be the better option.
I was right. Love when that happens.
Into the bowl went:
- Strawberry Banana Chobani
- 1 tbsp. chia seeds
- Cville Cluster Granola
- Cherries
- Strawberries
Was a perfect lunch for the official first day of summer!
That granola looks delicious!
Its the best granola I’ve ever had – and I’ve tried many!
Looks like some good food!
I get so sick of eating out, too. I try to make it a special thing.
Exactly – it’s nice when it feels like a treat!
I don’t know, for me I don’t see you as always eating but ALWAYS cherishing the food. That is something I think is such a great practice, really focusing on the nourishment not actually the label of the food. I follow your blog because I love that about your posts. Each one is vibrant and creative. Food should be interesting, something that I think a lot of people forget about in the new fads.
Aw thank you so much! I’m so glad that comes through in the blog because I definitely try to live by that!
I agree completely! You’re so inspiring, Cait! 😀
And this looks amazing! I need to try that granola… and strawberry banana Chobani 🙂
Aw thank you so much Alissa! Definitely get your hands on that granola if you can – it’s the best around 🙂
I’m so glad to have discovered your blog… and looking forward to being a regular reader! I totally agree that periods that require lots of eating out can be a serious strain in all areas. Happy for you to be home and restocked {I LOVE hitting the grocery after being away to load up the fridge and pantry}. PS ~ Where do you buy that granola? Looks delish! I buy mine at Great Harvest and though it looks similar, it’s not the same.
Oh yay! I’m so glad you’ve discovered it as well – and that you enjoy it 🙂 Nothing makes me happier.
And I’m so glad I’ve found someone that can enjoy a good grocery shop as much as I can 😉
The granola is actually from Great Harvest Charlottesville – I think it’s similar to other GH’s granola but has a little special something. Kath (of Katheats.com) actually puts it on sale sometimes on her OpenSky account (you can follow her here to keep up with her sales! https://opensky.com/katheats )
I absolutely love cherries, and all the fresh fruit in the summertime! Your lunch looks so refreshing 🙂
Me too – I was SO excited to buy my first bundle today! And it definitely was – just what I needed on this hot hot day! 🙂
Those cherries look amazing!!! I love them for the summer but they’re always so expensive at my grocery store!
They were SO delicious! And I know – I got these for $2.99 on sale. I had been waiting and waiting for the price point to go down!
I am literally obsessed with red pears right now. They are insanely delicious!! Nothing better than a fully stocked home:)
I agree! Even better when they’re on sale! 🙂 And totally – I get so excited when I have a full fridge to work with!