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? 😄

[Ispend2much6]

@Suzanne713  That sounds like a perfectly acceptable reason for a road trip to me! My husband said to me years ago: “You would go to Italy just to eat, wouldn’t you?” Yep!

[CookieGirl1]

@Ispend2much6 those cookies look so delicious!  Hope you had a fun trip.

[Ispend2much6]

@CookieGirl1  Thank you! It was fun. Every summer I crave sugar. I must need it for energy because the heat and humidity zaps me. No one can tell me any differently either!

[CorgiMommy]

Yum @Ispend2much6 

[Ispend2much6]

@CorgiMommy  It was a lot of fun!

[CynthieLu]

 

Homemade Lemon Loaf 🍋 🍞 (Made by my niece 💛)

This was a delicious treat. Really lemons with a sweet glaze. There's something about lemon desserts I just love. 😃

[CorgiMommy]

I love that sweet / tart combination @CynthieLu 

[Suzanne713]

@CynthieLu  nothing better than lemon!🍋

Your niece did a great job baking and on presentation! (I love to bake too)

[CynthieLu]

I enjoy baking but she just is a natural, I've watched her in the kitchen. Her hands just know what to do. But she's really helped me make better English muffins. I appreciate all the good baking tips. 😀 What do you like to make the most @Suzanne713 ??

[Samtian]

@CynthieLu Oh that looks good!

[CynthieLu]

Homemade lemon loaf, it's sweet thing 🍋 @Samtian

[Ispend2much6]

I'm with you @CynthieLu , especially this time of year.  What a kind, talented niece!

[CynthieLu]

She's a very thoughtful and kind girl 🩷 @Ispend2much6 and pretty darn talented. Her baking and cooking is always a treat when we get the chance experience it.

[Titian06]

This looks so tasty,  @CynthieLu ! 🍋

[CynthieLu]

I confirm, it was! It's a lovely loaf, and she only uses real lemons and I really find that makes it taste even more delish. @Titian06 😀

[Ispend2much6]

100% spelt banana bread adapted from Sally’s Baking Addiction recipe. Switched maple syrup for honey and rice bran oil for applesauce. Used 3 small bananas.Yum

 

[CookieGirl1]

@Ispend2much6 I love the smell of banana bread wafting through the house 😋

[Ispend2much6]

@CookieGirl1  It definitely is a good "wafter." 😊

[CynthieLu]

Ooookay I feel like I can almost smell this! @Ispend2much6 It looks really delish.  😍

[blackkitty2014]

Bookmark this recipe @Ispend2much6. Your banana bread looks really good. Hope you’re doing well. 🌹

[Ispend2much6]

@blackkitty2014 Thank you!  I don't run into you too often here; but a lot of times I have trouble logging in.

We are in the thick of home improvements; long overdue, and I'm excited. But all of those decisions take a lot of investigation and time!  Even more than choosing the perfect lipstick. 😄

Definitely add 3 bananas to the banana bread and bake for less time than required; I baked mine for 15 minutes less, I think.  It left the middle a little wet but that's okay with us.