What's on your plate?

[lylysa]

Hello there, ladies and gents!

Keeping in line with all the fun and interactive threads asking about your most recent halls, items you have your eyes on, what you're currently wearing, what's your hair routine, and more, I've decide to branch out and ask:

"What's on your plate?"

The beauty world doesn't just stop at skin care and cosmetics, it also goes hand in hand with your overall health and well-being, so with that, I'm curious to see what we're all chowing down and snacking on be it for breakfast, lunch, dinner, dessert, or inbetween!

For those with apps that help count calories or to those who just want to keep a log, here's a place to share, possibly find and share some recipes, and even tips on maintaining a balanced diet.

Don't just share food items, but even drinks! I'm a huge fan of tea and at least have a cup of green tea a day (anti-oxidants) and drink plenty of water.

For lunch today, I had:

-Brown rice

-Steamed egg

-Steamed red snapper with green onion, sesame oil, and black pepper

-Gai lan (it's a type of Chinese vegetable/greens)

Now, tell me, Beauty Talk world, what do you have? 😄

[lyravega]

[greenporchlights]

Homemade chili with grated manchego and guacamole.

My own recipe!

Spoiler

2lbs. grass-fed ground beef, browned and drained
2 28oz cans organic diced fire-roasted tomatoes
1 15oz can organic tomato puree
1 small can organic tomato paste
16oz bone broth (or packaged stock)
2 organic bell peppers, chopped
2 organic jalapenos, finely chopped
1 red onion, diced
1 sweet onion, diced
5 organic carrots, coined
5 organic celery stalks, chopped
1/4 cup organic coconut sugar
2 Tbsp gluten free worcestershire sauce
2 Tbsp hot sauce
4 Tbsp chili powder
2 Tbsp cumin
1 Tbsp cayenne pepper
1 Tbsp ground black pepper
1 Tbsp coarse Himalayan pink salt (to taste)

Directions: Throw it all in a big stock pot and bring to a boil. Drop the heat to medium-low and allow to bubble for at least four hours (less for a thinner consistency, more for thicker). Stir occasionally. Serve with your favorite chili accoutrements (my favorites are guacamole and a sweet potato on the side). Makes 12 servings.

[lylysa]

Thanks for sharing the recipe too! I love the photo!!!

[DiVWA]

This looks seriously yummy! I love homemade chili!

[DiVWA]

Had pho last night with mango bubble tea. Photo taken before garnishes (mung bean sprouts, basil, etc.) put into soup:

[Sonny4President]

There are two types of people in the world... the one's that say Bubble Tea... AND Boba!

[lylysa]

😛 I interchange them, I also say it in Cantonese which is more "BOH-bah" rather than "BOW-ba" which is how "boba" tends to be pronounced.

[lylysa]

Yum yum yum!!! What bubble tea did you get?

[DiVWA]

Mango. It's our favorite flavor. We split one this time because bubble tea has so much sugar in it.

[lylysa]

Some places allow you to customize if any sugar syrup is used/added, not sure if your spot does but maybe it's worth asking.

I'm craving me some pho now!

[Anonymous]

I. miss. so. much. :'(

[DiVWA]

Oh I'm sorry you can't get pho where you are. I wish I could send you some through the screen!

[Anonymous]

The only places that do are a long walk + bus ride away. ((all the tears))

[Blackwhiskey]

that looks so good 

[lyravega]

Look what's baking in the oven right now. Who knows what this is? I bet Diva does. 😉

Can't wait for this baby to be done. Looks so good!

Aaaaand, ta daaaaa!

[DiVWA]

This looks yummy! You put so many goodies inside! The bacon was no surprise. 😉

I hope that you like it as much as we do. Be sure to put it on top of whatever you're serving this with, not underneath!

[lyravega]

It was yummy. I was busy with so many things at the same time, so I never made any sauce... We had it with a plain yogurt, and it was great!

Thanks for the recipe. 😉

[Anonymous]

This looks fantastic! I think if I sent this to folks back home they would put sausage gravy on it in addition to the bacon! 😄

[lylysa]

I'll take "Polenta" for $300!!!!!

😄 What all did you put in it?

[lyravega]

$300 for you it is! 😄

I'm a bit "traumatized" by squashes, so I put a lot of goodies in to try and "kill" the squashiness. 😄 ( Even though I do trust Diva when she says it is the least squashy squash of 'em all squashes... But, the "trauma" is strong! 😄 ) So, the goodies I put in the polenta are: bacon ( Well, of course! What else is new... ), sun dried tomatoes, scallions, garlic, Parmesan, spices, herbs, hmmm... whatever I had on hand! 😄

[lylysa]

I'm enjoying some shrimp, scallop, squid, avocado, and veggie ceviche right now.....LOOOOOOVE IT!