February 2011
2 posts
I'm older. I'm Wiser. My acid reflux is worse than...
Fans,
I am officially back in action. So as to not give you all false hope, I must tell you now that I no longer promise to update the blog every day, as I did when I first launched. Nobody likes broken promises, nobody.
Per the title of the post, acid reflux has come to play and it doesn’t seem to want to exit through the gift shop. I have done everything the doctor ordered, everything...
July 2010
2 posts
July 1, 2010. Mama needs organic and Cheeze-Its
Anyone who reads this blog knows very well that yesterday was my birthday, and that I threw (in my opinion) a really fun party. I woke up feeling top notch and wanted to call all those doubters who asked, “how will you ever work tomorrow?” to brag about how great I felt. Three hours and 4 Tylenol later I could not say the same. Unlike me, the hangover decided to sleep in and wake up...
June 2010
10 posts
June 28, 2010. Monday.
I spent most of the July 1 paycheck I haven’t even received yet on food for my birthday party, which meant lunch had to very cheap today. While lunch under impressed in a mayjah mayjah way, the Italian themed apps at my party will more than impress my guests, and isn’t that more important?
WHAT: Turkey sandwich with avocado, sprouts, tomatoes, and mustard. Pita chips on the side.
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June 24, 2010. Amy is clearly not Mexican.
I really haven’t been cooking too much this summer, which has meant a lot of not so good lunches. I bought this Amy’ enchilada plate a couple days ago and thought to myself this morning, why not? Cheap, low calorie, I love Mexican food, organic. Turned out to be just alright.
WHAT: Amy’s enchilada
ENJOYEMENT SCALE: Today’s lunch gets a 6. That’s all I have to say...
June 24, 2010. Breakfasttime Living. Because you...
I know my inconsistency has made several of you ask, “why have a blog at all if you don’t care to keep it up?”, so I am throwing in a breakfast entry to keep my readers content (read: shut them up, especially Nirmal). I usually have one of the following three items for breakfast: parfait, luna bar, or peanut butter and banana on bread or rice cake. I dropped the rice cakes when...
June 17th, 2010. Hale-thy and Hearty
No wallet means no grocery shopping which means no cooking, so Sebastian and I rode our bikes to my sister’s where we watched the last 15 minutes of “Have you Heard about the Morgan’s,” (which she claims is quite funny thanks to SJP’s ability to deliver a line and Hugh’s unbounded charm) and the Laker game. We ordered in some all American cuisine and called it a...
June 15, 2010. Oh Happy Day. Well, kind of.
Hello friends, family, and most importantly, devoted followers and fans. I could give many excuses for my absence, like my lunches were too despicable to blog about or work has been overwhelmingly busy, especially around the lunch hour. But I won’t. I will instead say I for no real reason took a break but am now ready to amaze you once again with my lunches and anecdotes.
Today...
May 2010
43 posts
May 21, 2010. Guest Blogger-Lauren Myers, San...
the potato eaters
hi lunchtime living!
i’ve had quite the sweet tooth lately so i decided to dive into my sugary craving with a little afternoon snack. balance meals are overrated anyway…
WHAT: Kettle potato chips, raspberries, & strawberries dipped in semi-sweet chocolate.
ENJOYMENT SCALE: 10 (obviously). the salty-sweet combo of chips and chocolate can’t be beat. the sour-sweet raspberry...
May 21, 2010 A short story by Nirmal Deshpande,...
As an heir to a postcolonial society, I bear the good old oppression/racism/exploitation chip on the shoulder when confronted with many things colonial. But when it comes to things like literature, architecture, and yes, food, I find those blinders slipping away – my political views aren’t nearly enough to contain my love for French/British-built government buildings in the developing world,...
May 21, 2010-Guest Blogger-Martin Strauss, Beverly...
Ho-hum…
Sooo boring…
My lunches are so often the same. Nothing out of the ordinary for me. A couple choices I revisit each day. Each week. Each year. Nothing new. Nothing exotic. Nothing…different.
So when I got the chance to be a guest blogger I thought - here’s my chance! As well as sharing my lunch with you, I’ll ask for help. Perhaps others could give...
May 20, 2010. Sushi Time for Lunchtime
Busy day here so don’t have too much time to write.
Didn’t cook again last night and after yesterday’s lunch failure I decided to treat myself to Sushi Time sushi. I was too hungry to pause to take the picture until after I wolfed down 9 of the 12 rolls.
WHAT: Salmon Avocado and Spicy Tuna followed by Georgia O’ Keefe inspired dried mango.
ENJOYEMENT SCALE:...
May 19, 2010. Boring.
As mentioned yesterday, I ate dinner at my sister’s last night so had no leftovers to bring this morning. I just threw together some random items in my fridge before leaving for work to avoid spending money. All I can say is I hope you are reading this blog, Dad.
WHAT: Cucumber, corn, peppers, and artichoke hearts salad with corn tortillas.
ENJOYEMENT SCALE: Today’s lunch gets a 6....
May 18, 2010. Come se dice "balabusta" en espanol?
Last night I broke my ” taco Tuesday” tradition, but then realized I shouldn’t feel bad because I would still be eating tacos on Tuesday. Also, I knew I wouldn’t be able to cook tonight because my sister is making me celebrate some unknown Jewish holiday that encourages you to eat cheesecake (can’t complain about that part, but I can complain about having to read...
May 17, 2010. Aunt Chun=Aunt No Fun
I was too busy traversing this great city on my new bike this weekend to do any shopping or cooking. As a result, I was forced to bring the “in case of emergency” udon bowl that has been sitting in my pantry since I moved in nearly 8 months ago.
WHAT: Aunt Chun’s miso udon noodle bowl with overly complicated heat up instructions.
ENJOYEMENT SCALE: Today’s lunch gets a...
May 14, 2010. Guest Blogger-Paula Strauss, Los...
Tender greens salad of chipotle chx with romain hearts and cotija cheese. Eat your heart out east coasters!
A note from Lunchtime Living:Paula forgot to rate her lunch but I will give it a solid 10 on her behalf because I have had that salad many times.
May 14, 2010. Guest Blogger-Hilary Leewong,...
I’m a stones throw (okay, so about 15 hours north) of my usual lunch. I’m in Portland on a road trip, and I was starving. I stopped into a Mexican takeout type place called Cha Cha Cha in the northeast area of the city. I was greeted by about ten babies. There was what looked like a midweek yuppie mom and kid luncheon, and yes, several of the toddlers moms were in fact pregnant again....
A note from Lunchtime Living
Just want to say thanks to all of those who have guest blogged thus far. Good stuff!! I ate the same exact lunch as yesterday for the same exact reasons (poor, lazy), so I figured I would instead share my afternoon snack. Mini Snickers make me proud to be an American.
May 14, 2010. Guest Blogger-Elissa Strauss, New...
I could never have a blog like this, and the reason I could never have a blog like this is because I eat the same thing for lunch nearly every day. Lunchtime Living, I would like to introduce you to my Greek salad. I had it yesterday for lunch, and Tuesday, and probably three times last week. Me writing about lunch would be about as interesting as the sex lives of turkeys, algebra 2, or the...
May 14, 2010. Guest Blogger-Rachel Jonas, New...
HELLO LUNCHTIME LIVING!! Rachel here.
First, and maybe last, time blogger on lunchtime living. I tend to be very consistent in my lunch choices, aka I eat the same thing every day, so I don’t think you’ll find my entries entertaining. I’ll give it a shot though, and maybe you’ll convince me to switch up my lunch choices every now and then.
WHAT: Uncle Moe’s (19th between 5th and 6th)...
May 14, 2010. Guest Blogger-Sapna Mehta, Los...
so i got this crazy idea of wanting to do a cleanse. i chose the famous ny blueprint cleanse and felt bold enough to choose the Level 2 which means i have to drink 3 of these green juices a day. and trust me im a burger and fries kind of gal.
so the ingredients of this juice:romaine, celery, cucumber, green apple, spinach, kale, parsley, lemon
anyways, for the enjoyment scale id have to give it...
"Friend Fridays"
Hello Friends and Family,
I am going to make every Friday “Friends Friday,” meaning any one can be a guest blogger for Lunchtime Living. Send the photo,short description and enjoyment scale rating to my gmail (no need to list it. i know all my readers know how to reach me) and I will post it for you. If no one participates I will have no choice but to discontinue “Friend...
May 13, 2010. No good title comes to mind. I'm...
I (very quickly as if in a race) ate leftover pasta and a brownie sundae upon returning home from work at 5:30 last night, ruining any chance of me wanting to cook an exciting dinner. The good news is those kcals turned into positive energy and I finally started on a very exciting art project I have been planning for months (pics will be shared upon completion).
WHAT: Before leaving for work this...
May 12, 2010. Bubba would be very proud.
I stared this blog with the intention of exposing the limited and mostly disgusting midtown lunchtime offerings. However, with less and less available spending money and an increased desire to feel like a grown up and learn to cook, it seems I have taken this blog in a new direction: chronicling the development of my cooking skills.
Last night I was feeling pretty good. I went to the gym and...
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May 11, 2010. This salt tastes like pepper.
Yoga classes always inspire me to eat natural grains from the bins at the health food store for dinner. Last night I put together a pretty decent dish (detailed below in the “what” section) and watched a little Dancing with the Stars. Not one of my regulars, but I officially gave up on Gossip Girl a few months ago and needed a little Monday night—pardon my Yiddish—narishkeit TV. That...
May 10, 2010. End with a bang. AEJ.
Last night I really meant to make something to bring for lunch today since I have $73.84 to my name until I get paid on Friday. However, right around 6:30 Titanic started on TBS and it turns out that even after 13 years no scene is worth missing. Well not entirely true; the opening bit with the old lady who wore the heart of the ocean to the Oscars is fine to miss but I wasn’t hungry yet. So while...