What I ate (last) Wednesday

Umm, I still have last week’s food on my computer.  Sooo, that’s weird.  It’s been a while since I’ve blogged an entire day’s eats (so many recipes!).  Why not share 24 hours full of food?  [or whatever portion of the day I was awake]

I woke up at 4:30 for work because I’m crazy and like shorting myself an hour of sleep to exercise before I’m on my feet for 12 hours straight.  Helloooo sarcasm.

 

On the way to work (at 6:25 am) I enjoyed a [raw] Cardamom Almond Biscotti by TwinCakes Bakery.  I got it in my December Lollihop box and I was SO excited since I love Lori and Michelle and have wanted to try their products forever. 

Putting my adoration for the twins aside, the biscotti was AWESOME.  It was flavorful, nutty, and light all at the same time.  The portion size was perfect for starting the day off and it was easy to eat on the go, too.  Basically, I would buy these in bulk if I could and have them before every shift.  As a lover of all things ginger, it’s tragic that I hadn’t been introduced to cardamom before this, but I can say with absolute certainty it’s now one of my favorite spices.  Now if only I could get my raw goods to hold together like TwinCakes’ treats!

 

Around 10 am I was ready for my second breakfast.

 

Oats and 1/2 a banana topped with quinoa granola. <— as you can see I’m updating my recipage more and more every day!!

My lunch break wasn’t until 1:00 pm at which point I had this tupperware waiting for me.

 

I realize it looks a little suspect.

 

Here’s a closer look. 

Still unsure?  Lemme break it down for you. 

 

De Boles Rice Spirals (gluten free) – I like these noodles, but they suck as leftovers because they get really really soggy and basically disintegrate.

West Soy Chicken-Style Seitan – I have been spoiled from making my own seitan.  I bought this when I first got back from the holidays because I didn’t have time to make anything before working.  It had a weird aftertaste and seriously lacked flavor.  I wouldn’t buy again.

 

Creamy Dijon Cashew Sauce – In. Love.

 

Pasta + seitan + sauce…still felt like there was something missing.

 

Kale!

I had candied ginger and Dagoba new moon dark chocolate for dessert.

Later in the afternoon I needed a little pick-me-up.

 

Enter Clif Bar.  The Coconut Chocolate Chip flavor is “new” but not really.  I think it’s been around almost a year now and yet, I still hadn’t tried it.  It was really really good, but let’s call a spade a spade – it’s basically a candy bar disguised as a “health bar.”  No problem with me, but don’t fool yourself into thinking you’re doing some favor for your body in eating it.  It’s a favor for your taste buds though.  🙂

I had carrot sticks on my commute home, the orange was never eaten.

 

Post shower, I had a plate of Dijon Tortilla Casserole.  I freakin’ love mustard, especially stone ground mustard.  I don’t like spicy mustard though, so for anyone misled by the name of the dish, let me be clear.  The sauce is made with both honey and stone ground mustard, but not spicy dijon mustard. 

For dessert I had a Argentinean Alfajor Cookie.

So here’s the thing.  I used to eat Greek yogurt on occasion…I never really stopped per se, but I haven’t had any in quite some time. 

Well since discovering FODMAPS I decided to see how other kinds of dairy could fit back into my diet.  Problem is, I have no interest in other kinds of dairy.  Except chocolate.  In Buenos Aires, I wanted chocolate all day long. 

Alfajor cookies were the main reason, but dulce de leche also played a big role.  And the monthly timing of the trip, but whatever.  😉

Up to this point I was doing well with eating some milk chocolate in moderate enough amounts to remain low FODMAPS and keep my GI tract pain free.

 

But this bad boy definitely was too much for my poor gut.  Sad.  It was delicious, but I paid for it after.