#and the feta cheese mmmmmm

[kikuism]

roasted eggplant and lentil salad

[innsjovide]

ive got so much homework to do but unfortunately i can think about nothing but the greek salad I'm gonna eat for dinner tonight

[fenekku]

This’ll be interesting

[theoraeeken]

I'm going to eat my silly little pasta and drink my silly little alcohols and write my silly little fic and be nice and calm

[atlantus]

mmmmmm garlic stuffed olives and feta cheese for dinner ❤️

[doctorodyssey]

mmmmmm i want some mac salad rn and spam musubi and i also want like a chicken parm sandwich on crusty italian bread and i want to sit outside and drink a beer and eat cheese fries and i want a spinach salad with strawberries and feta cheese and i want a samosa and i want a hotdog from fenway park with lots of onions and ketchup and i want one of those chocolate pudding dirt cups with gummy worms and i want a frozen coffee but one that's strong and not too sweet and i want deviled eggs at a friend's graduation party and i want to be back in the moment when i was 16 and it was summer and my friends and i stole two mike's hard lemonades from someone's mom and we sat around in the backyard passing them around pretending to be drunk and i want to go to my favorite cousin's house and sit around eating pieces of challah right off the loaf and i want to get a mediocre bacon egg and cheese from starbucks at the airport before i get on a 6 hour flight to my hometown where i'll be annoyed at mom for a week and i want to cook salmon for my friends you know?

[diabetesinsider]

Spring Vegetable Crustless Quiche

Cut back on carbs but still enjoy a hearty, filling quiche...go crustless.  This throws together quickly, is hearty, and will be a new family favorite...economical too.  The Knorr Spring Vegetable mix is on the shelf in the soup aisle when you’re shopping.  Use kale or spinach or chard or mustard greens or whatever greens - fresh or frozen you’re inspired to use.  Give this a whirl and see what you think...

4 eggs, whisked

1 1/2 c. milk

1 - .9 oz. envelope Knorr Spring Vegetable mix

2 c. wiltable greens, chopped into ribbons

1 c. shredded feta or Swiss or Gouda cheese

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.  Grease a deep baking dish.  In a mixing bowl, stir together eggs, milk and Spring vegetable mix seasoning, set aside.  In the baking dish, layer greens then the cheese.  Pour the liquid eggs/milk/veg mix over all covering contents.  Slip this into the oven baking for 50 min. or so until a knife blade placed into the center comes out clean.  Serve with a crisp green salad and melon chunks on the side - mmmmmm. 

When I’m not thinking about how to speed through my food prep time, I’m sewing cotton pocket canvas aprons for my online shop - www.etsy.com/shop/topdrawerthreads .

Or I’m putting the finishing touches on hand knit hats worked by me from upcycled recycled yarn gleaned from local sources for my other shop - www.etsy.com/shop/topdraweryarns .

My daughter’s have an online shop - www.etsy.com/shop/yesdesigns - where they design and sew cotton pocket knickers in fun, frolicsome prints and colors.

My older daughter has an online shop - www.etsy.com/shop/wildwovenwomen - where she works upcycled yarns into hand knit brightly striped afghans and scarves.

My younger daughter has an online shop - www.etsy.com/shop/shroombloombags - where she designs and crochets upcycled yarns into funky mushroom inspired shoulder bags.

Looking for a diversion from the every day?  I turn to audio books every time.  Check out my audio book review blog for some ideas - www.lendmeyourears2017.tumblr.com .

[gordonfromtb4]

Gordon? Gordon dear? Oh ... you're with your girlfriend. Thought you were avoiding me. Hope her meals are okay and nutritionally sound. You know what a delicate constitution you have! Grandma

The scent of 18″ pepperoni and salami pizza with cheese stuffed crust invades Gordons nostrils. He opens the box, the heat creating condensation on Four’s front window. 

The cheese is so thick it’s like pulling chewing gum, so heavy it’s sliding off as he brings it to his mouth. He’s going to get so blocked up scoffing this but it will be soooooo worth it.

He bite in ... a volcanic mix of cheese, tomato sauce, and pepperoni oils slides down his chin... as the  call comes in

His chin is burning, he hits the audio only call button with grease covered fingers... Brains is gonna kill him for that... 

“Hey Grandma, “ he answers chirpily, “Yes, I’m having a delicious green salad with crumbled feta and some salt and pepper croutons. Mmmmmm... wonderful. Just a quick bite before heading home, will see you soon.”

Closing the connection, he returns his attention to the box of heaven...

[sweaver19]

Does this sound good? Feta cheese and bacon toppings from Mama Mimi’s! Mmmmmm (at Upper Arlington, Ohio) https://www.instagram.com/p/BtCc5VigQzwS-6Dw4rdzH-6TmzlbUboSYc1vPM0/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1sovyjv1gqchs

[judewithcigarette]

I was tagged by @marcandresfleurys in this little tag game (thanks ily gabby!!! 💕) 

 rules: complete the survey and say who tagged you in the beginning. when you’re finished, tag people to do this survey. have fun and enjoy!

 tagging: @edgar-allan-nooo, @pelibugcan, and @lovepeacebrianna!! 

 1: are you named after someone? Mmmm I don't think so! I like to think I was named after Robin Williams tho 

2: when was the last time you cried? Yesterday, I had an long anxiety attack bc school and medical mierda 

3: do you like your handwriting? Nah man it's really messy but also??? If I'm gonna get my medical

 degree and have the title of Doctor then I gotta have messy handwriting it's how this works I don't make the rules 

4: what is your favourite lunch meat? turkey for days 

5: do you have kids? nooooooo way my guy not today lmao!!!!!! 

6: if you were another person, would you be friends with you? Yeah probably!! I'm 100% In Sync™ with gabby @marcandresfleurys and my other friend natty at any given moment and they're also some of my best friends like??? We're almost the same people so I'd say yes 

7: do you use sarcasm? noooooo not at all (Google Translation: yes) 

8: do you still have your tonsils? I do but I've almost gotten them removed on multiple occasions 

9: would you bungee jump? I'm an adrenaline junkie so probably?? I'd be more willing to jump out of an airplane though 

10: what is your favourite kind of cereal? I don't eat cereal but?? In the past I dig the krave cereal with the chocolate bit inside or the smores ones they used to sell? Good shit y'all 

11: do you untie your shoes when you take them off? I am the most stubborn shit so I never untie them, I just shove my foot inside and pry it out lmao 

12: do you think you’re a strong person? Physically: kind of? I got into a little brawl with a couple of guys in middle school and I singlehandedly bulldozered them into the ground lmao but emotionally: mmmmmm I don't think so 

13: what is your favourite ice cream flavor? So I (technically) can't eat ice cream? I'm lactose intolerant but it won't stop me so I gotta say vanilla or cookie dough??? Hook me up fam 

14: what is the first thing you notice about people? probably how they use body language? Like how they physically express their emotions on their face or little things they do if they're nervous 

16: what is the least favourite physical thing you like about yourself?  boi there's not enough room here for this but I'll probably go with my boobs because I 👏 want 👏 them 👏 gone 👏 

17: what color pants and shoes are you wearing now? Dark denim and some comfortable sneakers I am living the dream 

19: what are you listening to right now? Track Down This Murderer from The Phantom of the Opera 25th Anniversary soundtrack!!!!!!! I’m gettin’ ready to cry y’all it’s at that part

20: if you were a crayon, what color would you be? Y’know the one crayon that’s dark and you can’t tell whether it’s a dark purple or dark navy until you start coloring? That one

21: favourite smell? the ocean for sure

22: who was the last person you spoke to on the phone? by text: my hoe  hella smart best friend Cas @edgar-allan-nooo for homework help lmao and by call: bro idk I don’t take calls so probably also cas when I called to tell her I was at her house for her birthday party??

23: favorite sport to watch? Usually basketball but boxing has been my fave since I was young so?? Probably boxing 

24: hair color? A dark brown it’s actually v pretty if I do say so myself

27: favourite food to eat? Spaghetti squash with feta cheese??? Y’all I eat so much feta cheese or also my grandma’s baked ziti it’s fantastic

28: scary movies or comedy? Both though I usually lean more towards scary movies

29: last movie you watched? The Phantom of the Opera 25th Anniversary!!! Ramin Karimloo is so good kick my ass

30: what color of shirt are you wearing? gray with AC/DC logo

31: summer or winter? FUCKING WINTER I CAN’T STAND THE HEAT

32: hugs or kisses? hugs but I’m always game for a kiss too

33: what book are you currently reading? The Way You Wear Your Hat: Frank Sinatra and the Lost Art of Livin’ by Bill Zehme

34: who do you miss right now? mmm mis abuelos but they were here last week and they’re coming to visit again on the 9th so I see them a lot

35: what is on your mouse pad? A pic of the beatles

36: what is the last tv program you watched? I think it was the sopranos

37: what is the best sound? the rain 

38: rolling stones or the beatles? mmmm probably rolling stones

39: what is the furthest you have ever traveled? Cross country to NYC

40: do you have a special talent? hyper empathy? observation? not really “talents” per say but y’know it’s something

41: where were you born? The desert wasteland of Arizona lmao

[jenguerrero]

Mmmmmm. I love a killer salad. And Watermelon and Feta Salad is just that. Grilled watermelon. Yeah. It totally wants to be grilled. It is soooo good that instead of the polite, “No. You go ahead. I insist.” people will will avoid eye contact to grab an extra spoonful. The recipe is out of Fire Food: The Ultimate BBQ Cookbook. A big thank you to Quadrille for letting me share the recipe with you! My review of the book is right after the recipe.

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Recipes excerpted with permission from Fire Food by Christian Stevenson (DJ BBQ), published by Quadrille May 2018, RRP $22.99 hardcover.

Grilled Watermelon and Feta Salad

I love a salad, especially one with feta! It’s like a naughty and nice salad all in one. The best salads have cheese, and this recipe also works with grilled halloumi.

serves 4–6

BBQ set-up: Half and half technique

½ watermelon, cut into 2.5cm (1-inch) slices 50g (1 ¾ oz / 1/3 cup) pine nuts 200g (7oz) feta cheese, cut into chunks Small bunch of mint, leaves picked Small bunch of flat-leaf parsley, leaves picked and roughly chopped 100g (3 ½ oz / ¾ cup) pitted black olives ½ red onion, very thinly sliced Juice of ½ lime

Remove the rind from your watermelon and grill the slices over the direct heat. Once you have some lovely char from the grill on one side, flip over. I usually grill my watermelon for 3–4 minutes a side.

You want to keep most of the moisture in the flesh, but you’ll struggle to get a good char until some of the outer moisture has been cooked off. Allow the watermelon to cool, then cut into cubes, removing as many of the seeds as you can.

Toast the pine nuts in a small dry frying pan (skillet) over the direct heat, until golden.

Grab a big old bowl, chuck in all your ingredients and gently toss. There ya go.

My review of the book…… Fire Food: The Ultimate BBQ Cookbook  Author: Christian Stevenson (DJ BBQ) Edition: Hardcover

This is a terrific BBQ book! I have a collection of barbecue and grilling books, and this is a lovely addition. He’s got nice strong flavors, and there are some dishes and methods that are fun things I hadn’t thought of before. There are both grilling and smoking recipes in the book. The author has a whimsical, easy-breezy, high-energy tone.

There are beautiful, inspirational photographs throughout. It’s a very giftable book with cool, recessed cover lettering, and nice thick pages.

My thoughts and pics of the recipes I’ve tried: 1-2) Za’atar and Honey Glazed Spatchcock Chicken – p 94. We love spatchcock chicken on the grill. Super moist and it cooks through perfectly. The za’atar and honey flavor are beautiful. 2-3) Babaganoush – p 140. I never thought of making babaganoush down in the coals! It’s a total game changer. The smoky flavor is brilliant.

4-5) Grilled Watermelon and Feta Salad – p 162. Oooooh. I think this is my favorite thing in the book. It tastes so special. It’s the kind of salad that everyone is competitive over, rather that giving the polite, “No. You go ahead. I insist.”

6) The Perfect Butt – Pulled Pork – p 44. Great pulled pork. I wrapped it in the butcher paper, but skipped the foil til the rest, so it could keep absorbing the smoky flavor. 7-9) Baby Back Ribs with Szechuan Mopping Sauce – p 58. Yummy ribs. The Szechuan peppers are a nice background note here. It’s not overly spicy at all.

9-10) Breaking the Law! Breaking the Law! Baked Beans – p 155. These are very unusual baked beans. Half of the volume of the dish is vegetables. 9 & 11) Dirty Carrots with Maple Syrup and Cumin – p 139. This is the only one we’re not crazy about. I thought it was too much char, but my fire might have been hotter than his coals.

12) French Toast Grilled Cheese – p 21. Wonderful. Everyone loved this super decadent breakfast. 13) Crab Cake Sandwich with Avocado and Corn Salsa – p 28. Delicious. The recipe makes way more of the tropical salsa than will fit on those burgers, so someone gets a refreshing, light lunch the next day. 14) Smoky, Tangy, Cheesy Meatbally Sub Sandwich from SmokyCheeseBallVille – p 36. Total yeah. My kids loved this. The marinara has a big puttanesca vibe with the garlic, capers and anchovies. This should be planned as a linner, because it’s plenty filling for lunch and dinner.

Some others I have flagged to try: Korean Philly Cheesesteak – p 25 * The Ultimate Cheeseburger – p 77 * Butterflied Wild Venison Haunch in Oyster Sauce – p 88 * Prawn Tacos with Grilled Watermelon Salsa – p 99 * The Perfect Steak – Smacked Ribeye – p 100 * Scallops with Grilled Pineapple and Chorizo – p 114 * Beach Bar Grilled Octopus – p 122 * Dirty Loaded Lobster Rolls – p 128 * Dirty Oyster Taco – p 131 * Hank’s Poutine – p 171

*I received a copy to explore and share my thoughts.

My Amazon Affiliate link if you need this book, too! I get a tiny percentage if you use my links. Thank you! 😀

Fire Food: The Ultimate BBQ Cookbook

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#FireFood

#DJBBQ

#ChristianStevenson

Gorgeous and Super Refreshing Grilled Watermelon and Feta Salad recipe and Cookbook Review: Fire Food: The Ultimate BBQ Cookbook by DJ BBQ Mmmmmm. I love a killer salad. And Watermelon and Feta Salad is just that. Grilled watermelon. Yeah.

[weight-lossgirl-blog]

Let battle commence (again)

So well yes here we are middle aged and fat, sound familiar? I'm sure it does. I have been a lifelong dieter; I have memories from as young as 10 years old losing weight over the summer break from school. OF course I then regained that the following term by finding the bakers outside of the school gates and consuming some fine pastry item and a cream cake at least a couple of times a week. Back to the present day I find myself 50lbs over there the BMI scale says I am healthy. I can't say that any of it is muscle so it's not far wrong. I was doing okay until about 18 months ago when I lost the stop button. My blood sugar is borderline diabetic and I find myself oh so sleepy after foods with refined carbohydrates. If that doesn't give me the kick up the arse I don't know what will. Today then I have started the 8 week BSD, I have also been playing with the Weightwatchers plan so I hope to be able to run one alongside the other. This will require not getting hung up on Smart points of individual foods but rather looking at the day overall and that I think is doable. I started this morning with the blueberry and Green tea shake. The verdict? Mmmmmm- doubt it will be a favourite, maybe too many almonds or the Blueberries weren't very sweet. I guess I'll need to experiment with that one. Surprisingly I managed to last until lunchtime but added a wee snack of Cathedral City cheese portions to see me through to lunch. Lunch was the Feta a jewelled stuffed pepper- that was excellent the mint lemon juice and salty feta combination was just lovely. I did add 50g of cottage cheese just to bind it all together.