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Camp today did something that I don’t really ever remember it doing before: it made me want vegetables. Usually, I crave candy or something cold (like a popsicle) after camp, but today, something about the breezy and comfortable weather made me want nothing but vegetables.
So, on my way home I stopped and got a veritable laundry list of produce:
- eggplant
- red pepper
- onion
- mushrooms
Along with some fresh mozzarella. I just realized, as I typed this, that I forgot to put my carefully caramelized onions atop my plate of veggies… oh well. I’ll use them for something else this week! SO, my plate:
6 slices of eggplant, a red pepper, and about 10 mushrooms, roasted at 475 with olive oil and garlic powder for about 20-25 minutes. I topped that with slices of mozzarella, then topped that with a pan-grilled chicken breast for protein. The little green balls you see up front are broccoli pesto I whipped together over the weekend. I’ve eaten it on the past 4 meals. No, really. I have a pesto problem… is there rehab for that?
Camper quote of the day (I know, I’ve been slacking on these too!) “Mara, you definitely did not look like yourself yesterday, but you do today.” “Oh really? Why’s that?” “Because yesterday you didn’t wear your mouscara and eye makeup. It makes you look awaker.” They’re lucky they’re so cute, and that I’m still a month from my 30th birthday…
I’m REALLY looking forward to camp tomorrow because we’re going to a Cubs vs. Pirates game! If you’re watching on TV, look for a massive block of green and yellow tie-dyed t-shirts… that’s us! GO CUBS!
Have a great night, and a happy Wednesday!
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I can definitely see a hot sunny camp day making you crave veggies!! I often crave fruit on instances like this but when you need something substantial for dinner, veggies always hit the spot!
Can I please come to camp with you for a day? I am so jealous of the fun you must have!
Lauren´s last [type] ..The End of the Beginning
OMG how cute…LOL ‘awaker!’ Hahahaha.
Jessica @ How Sweet It Is´s last [type] ..Fitness Kick Start- Start Your Morning Off Right
dinner looks great mara! have to admit… it makes me want to have some pesto!
Mary @ What’s Cookin’ with Mary´s last [type] ..Buffalo Chicken Sandwiches
Mmmm, making me regret that I went with alfredo for the raviolis today instead of pesto. And tee hee, awaker..
quix´s last [type] ..Sleepy Sleep Bot
Haha that kid’s quote cracked me up… I’ve definitely heard similar things from my students!
I love that kid’s quote
I actually sometimes wonder what kids make of makeup and what adults look like without it. :S BUT. Your dinner is distracting me! I’m hungry now 
I love grilled veg!
Wei-Wei
Wei-Wei´s last [type] ..parmesan black pepper biscotti
haa awwww that is hilarious!! I soo so miss working at my camp back home! This is the first year I haven’t done it since I was 16! :O I can’t wait to go visit a little later during the summer, and play instead of work
Delish dinner Mara, i am a big fan of eating what u crave!
carolinebee´s last [type] ..Beatin’ the Heat
Love the camper comment!!
Okay, being a Sox fan, I just have to say I hope the Cubs lose, but have fun!
Broccoli Pesto, how have I not heard of such a thing?? I can’t wait to try it.
Leanne´s last [type] ..Lame
Oh, and I can’t wait to try your meal with said Broccoli pesto. It looks wonderful.
Leanne´s last [type] ..Lame
That broccoli pesto looks really good! At first I thought it was guacamole!
Meredith (Pursuing Balance)´s last [type] ..Incentives to work out
Lovely plate with lots of nicely grilled veggies, and I like your pesto.
My husband came from Pittsburgh, so I’d have to say – go pirates.
DianaHayes´s last [type] ..Fourth of July Recipes with Salsa
You think you have a pesto problem? I made 3 batches of garlic scape pesto last week and froze them. Mmmm, pesto.
Marianne´s last [type] ..Bacon & Bakin’