Mundane Monday
Posted: January 11, 2010 Filed under: Delish Dinners, Mid-Day Yummies | Tags: apple, hummus, pasta, salad, spicy mustard, spinach, Yukon Hat, Z Bar 18 Comments »Today was fairly uneventful which, – in the world of 3rd grade teachers – is a pretty good thing. My eats, however, were anything but mundane. They were outstanding…and oh so filling.
Lunch was an enormous salad – that kept me full for 4.5 hours.
Bottom to top: raw cabbage, steamed carrots and broccoli, hummus, and spicy mustard.
I also added a gardenburger before chowing down.
Around 3:00, my class celebrated a birthday with Krispy Kremes – I had one delicious bite.
At around 4:00, my lunch started wearing off, and I snacked a bit.
Chocolate Brownie Z Bar + a pink lady
Then, at 5:00, a co-worker and I chatted about the wonders of The Magic Bullet – and now I’m fully convinced that I need one. (That and spiralizer. FYI for anyone one out there taking notes on what to get me when my birthday/Christmas rolls around next year).
Dinner was a new recipe – Rigattone with Vodka sauce…uh, minus the vodka.
Perfecto!
I’m not much of a drinker, so going to the liquor store for vodka (which I only needed a splash of) seemed like a silly waste of time and money. The sauce was delicious without it.
I’m also not fanatic about pasta, it makes me sleepy. However, I bulked it up with some spinach to try to ward off the drowsy after effects.
Highlight from the 3rd grade world…
This flower, along with a note that said: I promise to be a good Noodle, and never ever get in trouble again.
Highlight from the non-third grade world…
This hat from Kelsey! I won a giveaway a few days ago, and I came home to this incredibly warm, snuggly surprise! I haven’t taken the hat off…too bad I can’t wear it at school.
Check out www.YukonHats.com if you want one of these bad boys for yourself.
With that, me and my blue hat are off to get a little tidbit for dessert…I’m thinking dark chocolate tonight…
What kitchen gadget do you recommend or really want to try out? I have three that I really want: a magic bullet, a spiralizer, and a milk frother.
What is a spiralizer??
Magic Bullett…watch Macy’s for their sales I bought mine with coupon for $20! Really
Frother bought with coupon at Bed Bath and Beyond.
Ok the egg nest I added turkey too…oops!
It can’t be a Mundane Monday with a hat like that!! Love it
Your pasta looked delish. I want that salad for my lunch tomorrow.
I would really like to have a french press. and kitched aid
But a bigger blender would be fine too
I’d love a milk frother too! I love my food processor. And I have a magic bullet and it is pretty great.
I have a steam wand on my coffee maker/espresso machine and I love it. I used to be a barista so I have a lot of fun making drinks.
I have a Magic Bullet but don’t really know what to make with it?!?! Tell me your ideas??
I would love a juicer. ::sigh::
I would really love to try using a spiralizer. I could make zucchini noodles for dinner!
LOVE LOVE LOVE the 3rd grader note. Too cute!
HAHA! I LOVE the hat. That’s too cute. I actually want one like that for running – ultimate warmth.
You’re so lucky you work with kids – constant entertainment! I love them so much.
I used to be SO obsessed with pink lady’s…they used to be the only apple I would eat.
BIGGEST LOSER TONIGHT!! YAYAYAYAYAYAYYYY!!
Look at that hat! Loooove it… and the pasta does look excellent, maybe add a piece of fruit to keep you awake? (or a piece of chocolate.. hahA)
I live off of my George Foreman Grill and I love my Magic Bullet as well! On my list? SPIRALIZER! I want to make zucchini pasta so badly!
Your vodka sauce looks good! I’m lazy and buy the jarred kind. Sometimes when a recipe calls for an odd liquor I don’t have, I just go to the liquor store and ask the counter clerk for those airplane-sized ones. Most liquor stores have those stashed somewhere. Then you’re not stuck with a big bottle. I want a spiralizer too! At the very least they look like fun!
I LOVE my black & Decker food processor. I was considering the magic bullet instead, but am so happy with my decision
Oh my gosh you are TOO stinking cute! I love that hat!!
The kitchen gadget I want right now is a waffle iron. Random…but I have never had one and I think it would be fun!
Love love love that hat! And that cute note. Far from mundane in my book
On my list for my Friday shopping day is a new food processor….the other one is DEAD. I just got a new hand grater/microplane for x-mas, that has been fun!
Bread maker!!! =)
I have tried to do it the old fashion way in the past and could not and I would love to make my own whole wheat bread……..
That flower is so sweet!! Gotta love kids.
I want a magic bullet so badly. I keep seeing it at Walmart and deciding that I just cant justify buying it quite yet. But it looks SO COOL!!
I would absolutely wear that hat. I might get some looks living in Atlanta wearing it, but I still like it.
I want a spiralizer too!! My favorite kitchen appliance is probably my food processor although there is a big crack in it! Duct tape to the rescue.
wow, 4.5 hrs is awesome for a salad! love the hat, you are sooo cute in it!
Your pictures are so pretty in this post! Lovee the hat- I may be needing one of those in NY! yikes. Haa I almost went to school in CO too, (Johnson and Wales for culinary) but eventually decided on NY.