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Weekly Eats

Weekly Eats

May 18, 2018 By Robyn 24 Comments

I haven’t done a roundup of eats in a long time, so today is the day. I scrolled through my camera roll yesterday and edited all the photos that I haven’t already posted on the blog or instagram. There are lots of eats that go unpictured during the week – like the lunch I ate while standing in front of the fridge yesterday or the snack I shoved in my mouth as I raced out to a client appointment. But I hope these posts inspire you to eat nourishing + satisfying foods that excite your tastebuds. Because who wants tastebuds that are always bored?

Breakfasts

I shared on instagram stories that I was honing Kylie with breakfast tacos this week. We were out of toast and I hadn’t been to the grocery yet, so I was digging around in the freezer and found some corn tortillas. Breakfast tacos! One morning I ate three with sharp cheddar and hot sauce. The other morning I was too lazy to grate the cheddar so I sprinkled on some mozzarella and extra hot sauce. Both tasted about the same.

Why three tacos one morning and two the other? Because that’s what my hunger and appetite was telling me. Also the secret to really good eggs –> cook them in butter, not spray.

When we were home this weekend I was #blessed with my brother’s homemade bread for breakfast each morning. Toast utopia. This wasn’t crusty like Iggy’s bread, but rather doughy and chewy and so so so good. I had a carton of yogurt with the toast most mornings too for some protein.

I have a place in my toasty heart (that sounds weird…) for both Iggy’s and my brother’s homemade white bread. This melty pb + j toast made with Iggy’s sourdough hit the spot one morning when I needed breakfast fast.

And let me take a second to give some major kudos to Logan Airport for decent breakfast options. Before our flight at 7am on Friday, Nick and I picked up these breakfast burrito bowls that had potatoes, black beans, eggs, salsa, corn and lots of cheese for $6 – not bad for airport food. I realize that’s not a $2 bagel, but this was a hearty portion!

Lunches

When we explored Southie one day, we found this italian deli and picked up sandwiches. I went with the mozzarella, basil, arugula, tomato and prosciutto baguette. Felt like I was back in Italy for half a second…

Ever since my mom made a mixed greens salad with goat cheese, strawberries, toasted almonds and honey dijon dressing over the weekend I can’t stop eating this salad. So I picked up ingredients on Wednesday and made the same salad for lunch (using blueberries instead of strawberries because I was too lazy to slice) and boiled up some pasta with parmesan cheese + olive oil + sea salt for an easy lunch.

At home, we had italian subs on homemade french bread that was the BOMB. Salami, ham, capicola, hot peppers, lettuce, tomato, provolone and olive oil + red wine vinegar with cheddar sun chips. Plus a zevia my mom had in the cooler. Felt like summer.

Dinners

We also grilled out one night when we were home – burgers + corn on the cob + french fries. I did a half bun burger so I’d have more room for fries in my stomach, but the burger ended up so messy and the bun was soggy so I don’t think I’ll do that again. Burger buns don’t really do it for my tastebuds – except I had a burger on a pretzel bun when we visited Nick’s family and THAT did do it for me. Pretzel buns ftw. Eating corn on the cob reminds me of Indiana summers and my Grandpa.

Keeping with the burger theme, Nick and I had dinner at Bar Mezzana one night in Boston because we heard their burger off the bar menu was legit. It was good, but it didn’t blow my mind. I’d go back though!

We made tacos one week for dinner and had that on repeat for several nights in a row because both Nick and I were really into them. I browned up some beef, added a can of black beans + taco seasoning and then we made burritos using whole wheat tortillas, lettuce, salsa, sour cream, cheddar and hot sauce. Plus chips + salsa on the side.

And then there were nights when total laziness set in and we made pizza using pre-packaged crust from TJs (which is so convenient btw) – tasty nonetheless.

We also recently made buffalo chicken in the Instant Pot (you could totally just bake and shred the chicken too) by adding frozen chicken breasts and cooking for 12 minutes. Then I shredded the chicken and doused it with a lot of Frank’s buffalo sauce. Topped with sour cream to cool it down and eaten with salad and baked sweet potatoes. I think the salad was just spring mix, bell pepper, cucumber, shredded cheese and balsamic + olive oil.

Snacks

Nick brought me home this almond cream stuffed brioche from Cafe Madeliene one day – they were sadly out of croissants, but this was still tasty. If you’re in the South End, go get a croissant from here. I’ve eaten a croissant in Paris and I promise these are better!

PB cookie Larabars. Always tasty. Favorite flavor along with PB chocolate chip and cookie dough. I love eating them after they’ve been in the freezer.

And juicy grapefruits! Perfect snack as the weather has gotten warmer..although I realize I’m sitting on the couch with a blanket here?

I made blueberry crisp a few weeks ago and I ate that with yogurt as a snack and ice cream as a bed time snack.

This popcorn is the jam. Reminds me of the SmartFood popcorn I ate all the time growing up and still do on road trips when we stop at gas stations.

A slice of warm banana chocolate chip bread with melty butter.

And I thought it was appropriate to end with this respectable waffle cone filled with birthday cake and cookies and cream ice cream. This was GOOD, but super rich. I made it about 1/2 way and still had a bit of a stomach ache even though I didn’t feel “full” so I’d go with a smaller size next time.

Share something tasty you ate this week in the comments!


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Comments

  1. emily vardy says

    May 18, 2018 at 6:18 am

    Homemade bread, toasted, is so, SO delicious…and it smells so good when it’s toasting

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  2. Felisha says

    May 18, 2018 at 7:15 am

    We went to this restaurant in the casino called ‘The Game’, and I ordered the BBQ ribs which came with sweet potato tots and this HEAVENLY homemade jalapeno cheddar corn muffin! It just melted in your mouth, and I already wanted to ask for another one a few bites in. The tots were also very good, and the ribs came in third place. Have a wonderful weekend!

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    • Robyn says

      May 22, 2018 at 3:54 pm

      sweet potato tots!!! I want all that right now

      Reply
  3. Emily Brooke Riley says

    May 18, 2018 at 7:45 am

    I love these posts. Thanks!

    Reply
  4. Allison says

    May 18, 2018 at 7:51 am

    We tried out HelloFresh this week and had a really tasty apricot chicken with roasted potatoes and green beans! I love potatoes no matter what but it helped that the rest of the meal was delicious too!

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    • Robyn says

      May 22, 2018 at 3:54 pm

      I haven’t tried HF but have heard good things! Sounds tasty 🙂

      Reply
  5. Tricia says

    May 18, 2018 at 8:20 am

    JP Licks birthday cake cookies & cream is my FAVORITE. I used to live next to the shop in Somerville. It was way too convenient… 🙂 They used to have a really good vegan pistachio cream as well – tasted super creamy & delicious without feeling too heavy! Have a great weekend!

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    • Robyn says

      May 22, 2018 at 3:54 pm

      JP LICKS!!

      Reply
  6. Lacey says

    May 18, 2018 at 9:22 am

    You linked the banana bread to a page with lots of recipes! Which recipe did you use in the picture above, it looks so good!?

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    • Robyn says

      May 22, 2018 at 3:55 pm

      The oat bars that I made into bread!

      Reply
  7. Jen says

    May 18, 2018 at 11:40 am

    I’m not a hamburger bun girl, it started in my “cut back on carbs” days but even now when I eat more carbs than probably anyone they are just too bready for me (which is weird because I really love bread). I’m a huge fan of using 1/2 or tortilla instead of a bun, it keeps my burger all together & tastes so much better to me (: Love seeing some of what you eat,I always walk away with some good ideas!!

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    • Robyn says

      May 22, 2018 at 3:56 pm

      I agree Jen. I LOVE toast and bread but don’t care for buns on my burger. Perhaps because I really like crusty, chewy bread and buns are like fluff.

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  8. Amber @ Bloom Nutrition Therapy says

    May 18, 2018 at 12:52 pm

    I have ALSO been loving eggs lately! They’re so easy and perfect for dinner when I don’t want to make anything else. I like scrambled eggs and now that I learned your trick of just scrambling in the pan, they’re even easier! I’ve been having eggs with half an avocado, turkey sausage and usually a slice or two of cinnamon swirl toast. So good!

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    • Robyn says

      May 22, 2018 at 3:56 pm

      so glad the scramble in the pan trick has been helpful!

      Reply
  9. rachel says

    May 18, 2018 at 1:23 pm

    Such yummy eats! I need to try making a blueberry crisp soon, paired with that ice cream it looks amazing and so summery! I made shrimp tacos this week and had those on repeat, so good and summer-esque.

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  10. Alexandra says

    May 18, 2018 at 1:24 pm

    Smart food and Boom Chicka popcorn!!! YESSSS!! That was our road trip food of choice for our 3-month road trip (I can’t even begin to tell you how many popcorn crumbs we found under the seat – yikes! haha).

    Thanks for showing such a real, balanced, and healthy (in the whole body-mind-spirit way) type of eating. It’s refreshing to see ice cream, desserts, burgers, veggies, fruit, everything.

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    • Robyn says

      May 22, 2018 at 3:57 pm

      haha it is so crumby! especially at the bottom of the bag
      glad you found the post helpful!

      Reply
  11. Brittany Audra @ Audra's Appetite says

    May 18, 2018 at 9:49 pm

    I made simple but delicious homemade pizza using flatbread, homemade BBQ sauce, and leftover pulled pork! Topped with cheese, sauteed onions, corn, and green onion!

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  12. Gabriela says

    May 18, 2018 at 11:01 pm

    Last week I had chicken breast stuffed with swiss & spinach and wrapped with bacon. I never usually est bacon because I’m just not a huge fan of ham in general but this was so good.

    I also had some shredded beef tacos which were amazing. I usually just have chicken or carnitas tacos but this was so good… its nice to try different foods!

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  13. Miranda says

    May 19, 2018 at 7:35 am

    I love these posts!

    Homemade bread always reminds me of my mum😌 She would bake a loaf and it was always so amazing when it was still piping hot and fresh out of the oven. My sisters and I would often eat half of it as soon as it came out- straight up just spread with butter right then and there in the kitchen.

    I have found my favourite way to have a burger is on good soft sandwich bread- try it, it’s seriously legit 😉

    Have an awesome weekend Robyn!

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    • Robyn says

      May 22, 2018 at 3:57 pm

      hmm I’ll have to try that with my next burger and see how I like it!

      Reply
  14. Katherine says

    May 19, 2018 at 5:20 pm

    So many good eats here!! All the bread looks amazing – I’m a sucker for homemade bread! And I love my Lara bars cold too 🙂

    Reply
  15. klesm937 says

    May 21, 2018 at 11:34 pm

    Always giving me food ideas! Love that lara bar idea of having them cold! Thanks 🙂

    Reply
  16. Courtney says

    June 12, 2018 at 3:35 pm

    Love these posts so much!
    Another idea to make a bun not so “bready” is to pull out some of the fluffy part so that you are still left with just a thinner bun. I like to do this with sub sandwiches and bagels also! Still having both parts of the bun keeps it from being quite so messy (:

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