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? 😄

[itsfi]

Awww, you're very kind to say that @Mellmars1185. It was pretty good - on its own, it needed something extra so I went with the burrata and chili oil, which added a nice texture and flavor to it. I think it would taste even better with something like proscuitto or pancetta or bacon - something with saltiness to it. Or even grilled shrimp and maybe the zest of a lemon. I did add some sauteed leeks to it one night, seasoned with basil, parsley and oregano for a little extra. If you try it or do something similar, let me know. 

[Cissy63]

@itsfi  Oh this looks delicious 😋. And a beautiful presentation that shows it off.   Thanks for the recipe location!  My husband said he will be up to trying it 💚

[itsfi]

Yaay! You'll have to let me know how it turns out @Cissy63. If you and your husband prefer to include a protein, it goes well with grilled shrimp or salmon or pancetta or proscuitto or chicken. Any protein really. 

[peculiarzmakeup]

Wow this looks delicious! I hope you enjoyed, beautiful presentation and looks super tasty! @itsfi 💚

[itsfi]

Awww, thank you @peculiarzmakeup. They had fava beans at the farmers' market so I picked up a bunch and then thought "what am I going to make with all these?" lol. I probably should have thought about that before ubying them. It worked out though.

[peculiarzmakeup]

It certainly did you made something so creatively beautiful 💚 @itsfi 

[Cissy63]

For St Patrick’s Day I made a New England Boiled Dinner, which is corned beef and cabbage with carrots, parsnips etc.   And an Irish Soda Bread.

[Mellmars1185]

@lylysa This whole meal looks lovely. The presentation is very welcoming ❤️

[Cissy63]

@Mellmars1185  Thank you very much 😃.  There wasn’t much left for the next day!

[tsavorite]

@Cissy63 ,

This meal and your table look so good!  We cooked corned beef on Sunday, too.

[Cissy63]

@tsavorite  Thank you so much!   I hope you had a wonderful time with your family 💚💚

[itsfi]

You set a beautiful table @Cissy63! My mouth is watering! 😋 Your corned beef looks perfectly tender.

I had Irish Soda Bread for the first time over the weekend - yum! Rich, buttery and with a hint of a tang - from the buttermilk, I'm guessing. So good! 

[Cissy63]

@itsfi  Aww thank you so very much!  You’re so sweet to say that!   And yes, there is buttermilk in this bread.  It comes together beautifully! 

[peculiarzmakeup]

What a beautiful meal! I hope you had an amazing time with family and a very happy day 🍀💚 @Cissy63 

[Cissy63]

@peculiarzmakeup  Thank you very much 😃.  We had a good time. 💚

[CynthieLu]

How spectacular is that! @Cissy63 That's a beautiful meal and a special treat for your family. 💚😍 

[Cissy63]

@CynthieLu  Aww thank you 😃

[SportyGirly125]

@Cissy63 @Looks amazing!

[Cissy63]

@SportyGirly125  Thank you very much 😀

[JoSometimes]

St. Patrick’s Day Meals!

A “green” lunch which consisted of spinach fried rice and Tortang Talong (Tagalog for eggplant omelette) garnished with greeen onions and gochujang aioli. The inside of an eggplant is sort of green, so I consider it a win!

And for dinner, corned beef sisig. It’s essentially corned beef hash with onion and green pepper (because I didn’t have any spicy peppers on hand) pan fried until crispy, then seasoned with black pepper and lemon (because I didn’t have calamansi aka Philippine lemon on hand. I’m such a bad Filipino…) garnished with garlic aioli and sriracha hot sauce and served over steamed rice. 
Essentially, a Filipino twist on an Irish dish using a product of Brazil and made in Canada. Very international!

[Mellmars1185]

@JoSometimes Both dishes look tasty, colourful and delicious. They sound very flavourful. 💚