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? 😄

[CynthieLu]

I was asking about a lot of questions about it's creation while we all shared this dessert. @Ispend2much6 💛 😊

She said she made a separate lemon custard just for for dipping the lady fingers. And she mentioned that she used a bunch of lemons to make the entire dish. I feel like it was 16 but I might be wrong 🤔 I am having trouble recalling exactly what she said. 😅

[Ispend2much6]

@CynthieLu  She must have very strong hands to do all of that juicing!

[CookieGirl1]

@CynthieLu That looks decadent!

[CynthieLu]

I can only agree with that statement lol. It was! 😋 @CookieGirl1 

[peculiarzmakeup]

Delicious treat that sounds lovely and I also adore the fact that she tried something new in flavor 🍋 that was so nice to make something homemade I always love homemade sweets and treats! I hope everyone enjoyed it! @CynthieLu 

[CynthieLu]

You are right, that is so true. Homemade with love is the best part. @peculiarzmakeup ✨💛

[Mellmars1185]

@lylysa This looks like the perfect dessert for summer! I love Tiramisu. However, I have not tried the lemon version 💛🍋. I bet it was amazing. Especially because it was made with love by your niece!

[CynthieLu]

Thank you @Mellmars1185 It was a delightful dessert 😁

[CorgiMommy]

@CynthieLu yum

[CynthieLu]

Sooo yum 😀👌 @CorgiMommy 

[itsfi]

Over the weekend, I gave myself a little "time out" - sat myself down at a local pastry shop for a small treat, a pot of tea, and some time to read. 

Strawberry Matcha Cake

[Samtian]

@itsfi I'm sure it was much needed! Looks and sounds relaxing. 

[itsfi]

Awww, thank you @Samtian! If we could just reverse the number of days we have off vs the number of days we're working ... lol, if only. 

[CookieGirl1]

@itsfi isn't it nice to set aside that "me time"?  It looks like you picked a lovely spot for it.

[itsfi]

It really is @CookieGirl1. I sometimes forget how nice it is until I finally get around to getting in that "me time." I feel the need to carve out time for a lot of things so I'll just try to do one at a time. 

[peculiarzmakeup]

I adore this so much, looks so delicious and relaxing 💕 @itsfi 

[itsfi]

Thank you @peculiarzmakeup! It was both relaxing and delicious❣️ Occasionally, I may take some work-related reading with me, but that particular outing, it was about leisure reading and just getting in some time to take care of myself. 

[peculiarzmakeup]

I love that! Tea, a quiet space, time, self care, sounds like a wonderful occasion! It’s great to make space to do that for ourselves. Beautiful Occasion! @itsfi  🫖❤️

[Mellmars1185]

@itsfi This sounds like a lovely way to relax. The desert looks so pretty and tasty. I hope you had a great time.

[itsfi]

Thank you @Mellmars1185! It was really such a great way to give myself a little R&R, without being too time consuming or costly. I've put it on my list of self-care activities to draw from in the future. 💗

[Mellmars1185]

@itsfi That is a smart idea! When I have a day to myself I always think what to do, what to do ?