I hope you all had a great week! I sure did (minus the bee sting). I have been so happy and excited that I am healthy again! The positivity and light is just flowing through me! Last night T and I went on a long bike ride, it was so chilly, but so beautiful! So many people were outside enjoying the change in seasons. Like I've mentioned before, Fall is definitely my favorite season!
Lots of warming food has been on my table! One night I made some black bean soup and garnished with scallions. This was delicious!
Like I mentioned in my last post, I made more lentils with Swiss chard and brown rice, this time I made it Italian style, rather then Indian. I added lots of onions and garlic. So comfy!
Last night I made Paradise Casserole from The Candle Cafe Cookbook. This is one of the most popular dishes at the restaurant and I have never ordered it, so I thought I'd give it a whirl myself. It consists of millet, black beans and sweet potatoes. All layered. Pretty simple, besides the prep work. The casserole came out pretty well. A little to heavy for my liking. I definitely couldn't eat a lot of it. I am pretty sure the sweet potatoes did that. They were very rich, even though they only had cinnamon, miso (I use soy-free from South River Miso Co.) and olive oil.
I hope everyone had a terrific weekend! T and I have a few plans, but I am not sure if they are definitely happening, so I guess we will have to see! Until then, enjoy! :)
17 comments:
Love your rendition of the Paradise Casserole!! Perfect for the fall weather :)
Wishing you LOTS of positivity during the weekend!! xo
That looks like some really hearty and awesome grub you've got goin' on there....nice work!
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Looks amazing!! I need to check out that cookbook (I've never heard of it or the restaurant? I blame my citizenship)
Have a lovely weekend xo
Love the look of the caeerole! I am dying to go to Candle- I didn't know they had a cookbook!
I just found your blog so "hello"! Can't wait to read more... Have a great weekend!
yay for a super fun bike ride with T! and doubleyay on your feeling better & better! sweet awesomeness, Lauren! :)
i'm putting a lentil dish on my menu for next week - how can i not?! you just reminded me how delicious they are. sorry the casserole was a bit heavy - your soup looks most stellar! i had no idea they made soy-free miso. that's gonna be on my list o' things to buy, fo 'sho!
i hope you, T, and Ms. Ginger have a happy & fantastical weekend together!
I'm so glad you're feeling better! The food looks yummy, esp the soup. Have a great weekend. :-)
That stuff looks mega yummy!
Sorry to hear about the bee sting, I know that can suck, I got stung on my tongue a while back 0_0
Been reading your blog for a while, but I thought, I might come out of the shadows now :P
Have a great weekend ^^
xx
Tina
Loving the crisp autumn air and all the smells that accompany it! So happy to hear you are up and out enjoying the change in seasons too.
I used to order all our miso at Omega from South River. Even took a tour once and saw how they make it. Good stuff!
I recently "gave up" on my quest for good health. I know, stupid right? It just gets frustrating when I feel that I am never doing anything right and I always screw up and eat processed food, or get lazy. Your Blog is an inspiration to me!
yum. glad you've found some comforting foods and they are causing you pain. i'm still in love with the chard and rice mix up - both ways!
Your meals look really good and comforting! I love lentils with greens, and black beans with sweet potatoes. Lately I've been enjoying casseroles and stews/bean bowls too.
Everything looks so good as always. I've never had black bean soup before, sounds so delicious. Have a wonderful weekend, Lauren!
your food looks SO exotic and delicious, even that simple bowl of black bean soup! Wow!
Great pics!!!!
I wish we were going to still be in NY when the colors changed; my husband would have loved that for sure.
Love South River Miso!!!! It's the BEST BEST BEST!!!!
Hugs and Love,
Kristen
You sound so happy! And healthy! Yay!
Your food looks amazing, lots of great comfort food. I forgot about that cookbook! Am going to grab it at the library.
Glad you're feeling better, even with the bee sting on your heiney!
Sheri
Mmmmmm yummy looking food! The sweet potatoes sound interesting. Cinnamon and miso, hmmm.
Am so, so happy that you are feeling better! Though sorry to hear, belatedly, about the sting! Yikes.
Beautiful foods. That casserole is definitely a winner.
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