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? 😄

[Mellmars1185]

@JoSometimes This looks and sounds absolutely deeelicous! I like how you did the design with the sauces on top 😍. 

[JoSometimes]

Thank you @Mellmars1185! It’s actually really easy to do. Alternate the sauces in rows, then drag a toothpick or knife across all the layers. I actually borrowed it from seeing people bake desserts. 

[blackkitty2014]

Oh my goodness @JoSometimes you’re such a pro 👍🌹 I need to copy this ♥️

[JoSometimes]

Thank you @blackkitty2014! I wouldn’t say I’m a pro. Just someone who enjoys foods from around the world. 

[itsfi]

Oooh, that’s awesome that you made okonomiyaki @JoSometimes - it looks beautiful! 😍 Your choice of protein and veggies sound delicious! Yum!

[JoSometimes]

Thank you @itsfi! I made so much it’s both lunch and dinner today. 

[CynthieLu]

Oh my gosh,  this is a cartoon dream come to life. @JoSometimes 

The first I heard about it was from a cartoon t.v show, a character was a Okonomiyaki chef and she battled with her giant spatula. I always wondered what it was or looked like on real life 🤩

That looks sooo gorgeous, a feast for the eyes and the tummy 😋 

Beautiful meal!

[JoSometimes]

@CynthieLu What cartoon is this? I’m trying to remember where I first learned about this dish. It was either Food Network or something that popped up on social media. I usually only make this when friends or family  come over because one small cabbage usually results in 2 or 3 of these. 

[CynthieLu]

Have you ever heard of Ranma 1/2? @JoSometimes It's oooold but awesome ..if you like anime. Lol.   It was by the same person who wrote Inuysasha but again,  way old.  It's a about a boy who turns into a girl whenever he is splashed with water,  and the chaos that insues 🤣🤣 soo good!

[JoSometimes]

Ohhh my gosh @CynthieLu! That anime was more than 20 years ago for me! My friend showed it to me but home internet was just starting to gain popularity and I could never have the internet on long enough to download episodes. I only ever saw a handful of episodes. Interesting how my life today kind of mirrors that anime (minus getting splashed with water and the chaos.)

[CynthieLu]

Some parts of it wouldn't fly today,  there's a very inappropriate grampa character later on in the show for example,  but at its heart it was a pretty funny show. 

I watched it on TV growing up but it eventually got removed, if you ever see it, you'll see why, it came over here and they played in during morning cartoons like a kids show, but it's more teen if anything.

Lol yes, minus the water lol 😉🩷

[JoSometimes]

I do remember the grandpa! It would absolutely not fly today. And yet there are some things that were taboo back then but totally normalized today. Interesting how society’s evolved.

And thank you for going along with my humour! I appreciate you @CynthieLu! 😊🙌

[CynthieLu]

Right back at ya sweets @JoSometimes 😘

[CookieGirl1]

@JoSometimes I've never heard of that dish but it looks interesting!  What's the sauce?

[JoSometimes]

@CookieGirl1 The dark sauce is a mix of Worcestershire sauce, ketchup, oyster sauce, and sugar. The resulting flavour is close to bbq sauce but not as tangy or spicy. The white is supposed to be Japanese mayo, but I didn’t have any on hand, so it’s North America mayo. 

[CynthieLu]

Dinner was Shrimp Thai Curry at the local Kelsey's with visiting family 💕

It was yummy 😁 Just Noodles,Bok Choy, Broccoli, Red Peppers and Shrimp in a non spicy sauce.  It was very flavourfull, thou I would have loved if they had a spicy option 😉🌶

 

[CookieGirl1]

@CynthieLu I've never heard of Kelsey's.  Now I have to look that up!  

[CynthieLu]

It's a popular restaurant chain here,  family friendly dinners and they always have a little sports bar area with lots of TVs showing different games. The night we went had Women's International Hockey and BaseBall ⚾️ 🙂 

[JoSometimes]

@CynthieLu I’m glad you found something good beyond the usual burgers and steaks from Kelsey’s. I usually get disappointed whenever I try to order things that aren’t burgers whenever I’m at a burger joint. 

[CynthieLu]

There was no way it was near a good as authentic Thai @JoSometimes 

But it was yummy for the place it was.  And it had alot more veggies than I would had gotten and less grease lol than if I'd had a burger 😉

[blackkitty2014]

Ooh this looks so good @CynthieLu 😊