What did you have for lunch?

I had an arugala salad with red peppers, walnuts, gorgonzola, and a raspberry vinagrette.

spo.

I'm guessing school is out for summer!

Yesterday, a leftover grilled dried out boneless skinless chicken breast. Today's lunch will have to be better.

I eat at lunch at home about twice in the workweek, leftovers, or an omelette or something, but otherwise, I rotate among a few local restaurants:

Club/chili from an Irish pub down the street.
Salad bar at local grocery or Whole Foods.
Sando, or Spinach Quiche from one of three local delis.
Subway 6".
Pizza/salad from a good local pizzeria.
Occasionally, some bad Chinese food with co-workers who love the place.
Food from the local Wednesday farmer's market.

Yawn.

Hey, you asked spo. . .

Yesterday was a gorgeous day in MI.
So a couple of friends and I decided to go for a ride on the Scooters. Stopped off at a biker bar in BFE North of Lapeer for a classic Bar Burger with a thick slice of onion. Fries on the side and a couple of Sam Adams. Quite satisfying.

When I'm at home for lunch (about half the time as I work from home). I usually make something quick for lunch (10-15 minutes max). Most weekends I will make a batch of soup or refried beans and salsa for Huevos Rancheros and then quickly heat it up and add bits for lunch. I serve the soups with crackers, cheese, olives etc which I always have on hand. On the weekend, I like to make a batch of spicy puttanesca for lunch.

When I go out for lunch, I usually have either good italian sandwiches, pho, sushi, soups, stews or salads. Quiznos prime rib is a bit of a guilty pleasure.

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Originally posted by Board-O:
Yesterday, a leftover grilled dried out boneless skinless chicken breast. Today's lunch will have to be better.

Grilled chicken breast? Are you trying to lose weight?

Today: Grilled tuna, Sun Chips, dill pickles, chocolate milk.

Yes

Weekends are my "guilty" days.

Went for a walk around Corona queens, near the center hispanic and italian district.

Picked up some Empanadas stuffed with potatoes, peas and chicken in a spicy tomato sauce.

Cuban sandwich, thin slice of pork loin, ham, swiss cheese and pickles.

Sat in the near by park for shade and enjoyed a nice lunch. No alcohol tho as trying to keep some of the calories off.

Of course, you can't be in corona without going to the ice king of corona (which made up for the lack of alcohol calories and then some).

Great for 90+ weather.

Nothing

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Yawn.

But you are a vegetarian.

Pan Thai
Pan Siew
Chang

Cream of MD Crab Soup
Small Green Salad with Mustard Seed Vinaigrette

PH

because i dont want to be lathargic after a substantial lunch, i eat lite... usually "whole foods" like baby carrots, japanese cucumbers, tomatoes w/ a few slices of cheese, salads, half tuna sandwiches w/ avocado, etc...

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Yawn.

But you are a vegetarian.

And proud of it! <empty suit razz>. Well, I do eat seafood, which strangely, doesn't seem to disqualify one from being a vegetarian in the midwest.

Today: sauteed shrimp w/garlic, a little salt. Three farmers market peaches, handful of local strawberries, iced tea. Man, I love summertime.

Seeing as I take my lunch to school virtually every day, I generally eat leftovers. That is why the chicken and sausages are on the grill most Sundays.

Then I throw in some baby carrots, or grapes, or edamame to munch on as well....

Thai mango chicken and coconut shrimp. Only 10 steps from my office, very inexpensive, and remarkably tasty. The owner gave me a VIP 10% discount card to boot. Not too shabby.

Seared foie gras with an 01 Yquem...



just kidding...
Usually leftovers or a sandwich and salad from cafeteria here at work. Today I was out of the office for a few (seeing my daughter get her first real haircut!) and had an Asian Chicken wrap from Togo's.

Living large today, two string cheese sticks and a bottle of diet caffeine free Pepsi. Yum.

We are pretty lucky to have a lot of options close to work, so each week is different. The only thing consistent week to week is a sushi run and our weekly trip down to Laguna Beach to eat and check out the beautiful “scenery”.

Today we went to “the hat” for double dipped pastrami sandwiches. I need a nap now.

Raw brocolli in a plastic bag, squirt in some hot sauce, shake bag, dump into a bowl and eat. Boring.
I'd love tuna on rye toast with a slab of tomato and red onion.
or
burrito with carnitas, rice, pico, lettuce, sour cream, cheese, and very hot sauce.

PROGRESSO SOUP. Low fat Veggie Soup

Homemade traditional Greek salad. Mmmmm!

Charcoal grilled boneless-skinless breasts, sliced and topped with 1/2 sliced avocado. Served on multigrain bread (or a sub roll if I'm feeling real hungry). That, or I'll pack a salad of spinach, geen olives, grilled chicken or tuna, peppers, grilled corn and baby carrots. Top with a low fat or fat free dressing.

Coke zero.

Curried Dolphin Roti

A Sahlen's Smokehouse ham and Swiss cheese sandwich on whole wheat bread with Gulden's mustard and mayonnaise, half a tin of regular Pringles potato chips, banana, and half a sleeve of thin mint Girl Scout cookies. To drink - a small carton of whole milk.

Seared Ahi Tuna with the 2002 Tollot Beaut Corton looking over the gulf.

I had tuna also, but mine came from a can.

Ceasar salad

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Originally posted by spo:

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Yawn.

But you are a vegetarian.

And proud of it! <empty suit razz>. Well, I do eat seafood, which strangely, doesn't seem to disqualify one from being a vegetarian in the midwest...

It is not just the Midwest. About 1/4 of my college friends (all East Coast) consider themselves vegetarians but all of them eat fish and seafood (except for one Vegan -- but he is downright mental).

Frankly, if I didn't like the taste of red meat so much, I would deffinitely go this route... But I do, so I don't

yellowtail cut roll & some tempura, both homemade

Three hotdogs, umm nitrates.

BBQ chicken breast and steamed veggies, dieting for the summer sucks.

At Tomato Cafe in Vancouver today. Westcoaster Salad - candied Salmon, chevre, sweet peppers and a maple basalmic dressing. Very nice with a glass of Pinot Noir.

Sushi yesterday - unagi, amaebi, toro, sake nigiri sushi with a spicy scallop roll.

Doritos and a diet coke in 7 minutes

Lovely steak frite at Boulevard Cafe' in Fountain Hills, AZ. Shared a bottle of 2007 Archery Summit Rose' with DW, restaurant is BYOB since they do not have their liquor license yet. No corkage.

Back in Oregon now, land of the Fighting Ducks and great Pinot Noir.

I tried something new. I am not usually adventurous when it comes to trying new foods, but I am glad I did. I had a Panini with chicken, caramelized apples, and walnuts. It was quite tasty.

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Three hotdogs, umm nitrates.

If you want to take your nitrates to the next level try your hot dogs Tijuana style, wrapped in bacon.

Left overs I couldn't pass up! Venison tenderloins, corn, sauteed mushrooms and a salad.

Broccoli, cauliflower, carrots and celery drenched in Newman's Own Caesar dressing. Paired with water.

Fish and chips, halibut. From Newman's in Eugene Oregon. Low 70's, overcast, perfect weather for Olympic Trials here starting next week. I imagine the local vineyards and tasting rooms will be slammed with all the visiting winos.

Sushi

BLTs with tomatoes from the garden.

Right now I'm having I'm having a beer and A brat before I head to the pool for a bit.

I made some brownies last night. As of 3pm today all I had eaten was brownies. I am worse than a child.

jenny Craig pizza

three chocolate cookies

I had shrimp and artichoke pasta at work for lunch today.

Had a great steak burger w/fries on deck at local country club. Only thing that would have been better is a nice chilled Rose' or a couple of pounders of local IPA. Had three serious bible thumpers at lunch so that was out of the picture

My husband and I tried a new place today in Fort Worth's Montgomery Plaza, BoomerJack's Grill & Bar. I had a honey BBQ grilled chicken sandwich with a strawberry limeade. It was quite tasty. We enjoyed our lunch and will return.

Today I had a california burger at work with lettuce, tomato, pepperjack cheese, avacado, applewood cured bacon and spicy mayo. I kind of made it up myself and was quite tasty.

pizza made at home. Whole wheat crust. Cheese, zucchini, anchovies, more cheese, tomatoes, capers, more cheese.
Washed down with Seghesio Zin, 2006.
Yum.

For lunch on Saturday I introduced Mrs. Glennk to the wonderful world of Roscoe’s Chicken and Waffles. Crispy fried chicken with a side of buttery waffles. Sounds crazy, but it is so good.

Nothing. I am insanely busy and it sucks.

Banana-chocolate Vivano from Starbucks: and an apple!!

A salad.

A piping hot mug of white onion and garlic soup with some crusty bread and a couple pints of Abbot Ale.

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Originally posted by GlennK:
A piping hot mug of white onion and garlic soup with some crusty bread and a couple pints of Abbot Ale.

Then back to work. All of a sudden the numbers start to look better. Sounds like a great lunch.

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A piping hot mug of white onion and garlic soup with some crusty bread and a couple pints of Abbot Ale.

Then back to work. All of a sudden the numbers start to look better. Sounds like a great lunch.

I actually work from home most days, so I walk to lunch just to get out of the house. Today was kind of cold so soup and beer it was. I’m usually more efficient before lunch

Yeah, I'm running a bit late, so I'll have to call ahead and get my three martinis to go.

Saturday – At Duke’s in South Ken - Pork belly with an apricot glaze and mixed greens. Fullers London Pride.

Sunday – Needed a break from shopping so we stopped into Scalini in Knightsbridge. I had the pennette with tomato, sausage & pesto. Simple chianti. Third time I have been to Scalini in the last couple of weeks. Can’t recommend it high enough.

Cesar salad with grilled chicken and plenty of anchovies. Fullers London Pride. Just started reading The Watchmen so that will be my lunch time entertainment for the next week.

Thai food, and it ain't sitting right.

Great lunch today at a local place called Two Chefs...Bacon wrapped filet covered with carmelized onions...two toast points and a side of scrambled eggs with smoked white cheddar cheese. Outstanding!

I need to stop eating at Panda Express.

Today I had a grilled ahi tuna sandwhich with brie cheese, grape tomato and wasabi mayo on grilled bread with fresh fruit. I was trying to be healthy.

Chicken Tikka from a Mediterranean place on my way home from work.

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Originally posted by spo:
Chicken Tikka from a Mediterranean place on my way home from work.

Isn't that an Indian dish?

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Originally posted by KSC02:

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Originally posted by spo:
Chicken Tikka from a Mediterranean place on my way home from work.

Isn't that an Indian dish?

Chicken Tika from Al-Meshwar Greek & Mediterranean Food. What do you want form me? I am from El Cajon.

KSC02,

El Cajon (and Fallbrook) is where they move all the rednecks in San Diego County.

Yesterday, Greek salad (made it myself), a banana and some yogurt.

Spo inspired me. I had Chicken Tika and rice for lunch. But mine was from an Indian place.

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El Cajon (and Fallbrook) is where they move all the rednecks in San Diego County.

That should shed some light on my tea situation. I must say Chaldeans do Greek food much better than Italian food.

Won-Ton Nachos and Buffalo wings at Oggi's. I also had a delicious Stout. Now I have one of those drinking beer when I was super hungry headaches. I think when the body cries out for nourishment the first answer should not be beer.

Sandwich of grilled chorizo, roasted red pepper, crisp rocket and olive oil on grilled bread. So good! From the borough market.

After reading Glenn's post, I'm too ashamed to post what I ate for lunch.

"Ashamed?"

Why? Was it an article of edible clothing?

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"Ashamed?"

Was it an article of edible clothing?

They really need a more gourmet style of such, imo.

I agree, w+a.

On the plus side, though, I imagine almost any sweet wine would make a fine accompaniment for this type of garment . I have to question their nutritional value, however. They all seem to be made of sugar.

A nice ham and swiss would certainly be a welcome addition.

OK. OK. 3 boiled kosher hotdogs, no bread, no nothing else but diet soda.

Well THAT's nothing to be ashamed of.

I know lots of people who would only have been able to eat two!

Not to worry Board-O, there have been plenty of days when you were grilling steaks and veggies on the “what’s for dinner” thread and I’m eating a frozen pizza….

Today we were exploring china town so we stopped at the place with the longest line and had some spicy garlic chicken and fried noodles.

Yesterday Carne Asada Nachos (I have a nacho fetish)today, hopefully some kind of nachos.

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Originally posted by GlennK:
Not to worry Board-O, there have been plenty of days when you were grilling steaks and veggies on the “what’s for dinner” thread and I’m eating a frozen pizza….

Isn't that the truth?
Or, in my case, working late and coming home to a simple bowl of cereal.

Me too man. When I get home late from work, it’s either cereal or grilled cheese.

After working the overnight shift for a few days I didn't eat a formal lunch for a bit. Before the football game Saturday I had a classic brunch of Double Gloucester and Gouda cheese with some locally make crackers, a few glasses of Bordeaux and a bottle of Hacker-Pschorr Octoberfest and Blue Moon Pumpkin ale. Oh, and a Reeces pieces... I didn't drink nearly enough to stomach the way Wisconsin lost to Ohio St. however....

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After working the overnight shift for a few days I didn't eat a formal lunch for a bit.

Does that mess up your intestines?

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Originally posted by khmark7:
Before the football game Saturday I had a classic brunch of Double Gloucester and Gouda cheese with some locally make crackers, a few glasses of Bordeaux and a bottle of Hacker-Pschorr Octoberfest and Blue Moon Pumpkin ale. Oh, and a Reeces pieces...

[insert farting emoticon]

Leftover chicken cacciatore and rigatoni....

kh, I hope your stomach will be feeling better after this saturday's game against Penn State!

I had 10 minutes for lunch. I had 2 "dirty water hot dog" (160 calories each-that's what the sign said-with mustard and onions along with a can of diet Coke and 1.5 oz of potato chips(a package deal at $3.50 served with 2 napkins in a brown bag). All this from a steet vendor who did not speak English very well. I always like people who serve food and handle money. I suppose from an immunologiocal stand point, I gained some antibodies.

Fighting a cold…so tomato soup and crusty bread for lunch with a nap soon to follow.

Today I had a prime rib melt. Leftover prime rib with grilled peppers and onions on marble rye with pepper jack cheese.

Panni with chorizo, mozzarella, tomato and basil. Fullers London Pride.

8 White Castle cheeseburgers...I think I need some Tums.

Fish tacos at Hooley's.

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8 White Castle cheeseburgers...I think I need some Tums.

Wow! Going for a personal best??

Whalejack and fries in sunny Bermuda

To busy dealing with crying investment clients and buying financials.

Heading home to open a nice 2006 Pinot Noir, I need alcohol.