I then realized I didn't know how to boil eggs perfectly, which is kind of a problem for photography. I had to go through three sets of hard boiled eggs to get the right one (the second set was acceptable, but then I left them in the back of the fridge overnight and they completely froze! Frozen eggs have a terrible texture)
I've been juggling the long ICU hours, reading (not) for my In-Training Exam which I took today (another 8 hours test under my belt, yay!), and trying to work on my never ending research projects.
But fortunately my Step Down Unit/Medical ICU month is drawing to a close. These past few weeks have have been hard, but I've learned a ton.
I've sadly come to realize I need to have the longer / harder inpatient rotations to cement the medical knowledge and the standardized tests (annoying as they are) to get me to study. Otherwise, without the pressure, I'll just be lazy.
I've continued my sad pattern of eating random snacks and not exercising this month. B has also been on call all these weekends so we went almost a month without seeing each other - the longest gap since we got married :/ Can't believe how long we went without seeing each other back when we were long distance in college and medical school.
Looking forward to a bit more sleep, a bit more cooking, and a bit more time with my husband next month :)
Savory Toast Toppings
Ingredients
4 slices of bread
hummus (recipe below)
turkey breast
smoked salmon and dill
goat cheese and craisins
avocado slices
hard boiled egg
summer squash
cherry tomatoes and basil
hard cheese
beets, sliced and roasted with olive oil
Directions
Toast your bread and slice in half diagonally. Choose your spread and topping in various combinations. Enjoy!
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Hummus
Ingredients1 can chickpeas
¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
2 cloves peeled garlic
1 lemon, juiced
black pepper, cumin, paprika, to taste
Directions
Combine the chickpeas, olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, and spices in a food processor. Add more olive oil as needed to process smoothly. Serve, drizzled with some olive oil and a dash of paprika.
Smoked salmon and dill! Yumm!
ReplyDeleteCan't wait to see you more next month xoxo
me too yay :)
DeleteI have my eye on the poached egg version. Yum.
ReplyDeleteIt's boiled eggs because it's quicker haha - poaching is a great idea though
DeleteUm, YUM! These look amazing! Can't wait to try the hummus and tomatoes w/ basil!!
ReplyDeleteA nice healthy combo
DeleteThese look so yummy! And the pictures are so good! :) So Pinterest-y! <3 i'm going to have to try some of these, for sure. Thanks for sharing
ReplyDeleteSocial media has certainly inspired me!
DeleteMy goodness, all of these combinations look so good, I can't pick a favorite.
ReplyDeleteJust have to make them all
DeleteOoh, these look lovely! I can't wait to try the one with the beets. yum!
ReplyDeleteAnother option is to try beet hummus as well :)
DeleteI can't wait to try!
ReplyDeleteThese all look so tasty, I don't know which I'd dive into first!
ReplyDeleteIt's hard to pick haha
DeleteThese look amazing! Avocado is probably my favorite topping, but I can't wait to give that beets one a try aswell! Jummy!
ReplyDeleteThis is a fun way to try beets
DeleteWow, those colours really caught my eye! I definitely need to up my toast game - will check out your sweet version next!
ReplyDeleteThe sweet version is just as fun and colorful too :)
DeleteLove all of these ideas! I get stuck in such a rut sometimes with my toast toppings, loving the look of several of these and can't wait to try them!
ReplyDeleteThere's a lot of great experimental ideas out there
DeleteI always prefer savory over sweet, these are such great ideas!
ReplyDeleteI'm a sucker for sweet over savory in general, but both are pretty awesome
DeleteWow! These look so good. I never knew toast could be so exciting. ;)
ReplyDeleteIt's a nice way to jazz up breakfast :)
DeleteThese look so fancy and delicious!! I have yet to try the avacado toast craze. I love how you added the egg and other yummy toppings!
ReplyDeleteIt's good - I joined the toast bandwagon :)
DeleteSo many delicious options! *-* I can't even decide where to start!
ReplyDeleteGotta make them all!
DeleteThese look amazing! They sure make lunch a lot more fun and inspired
ReplyDeleteWhen days are long and hard, even small things make the day better :)
DeleteOh, goodness! So pretty - making me want some smoked salmon or any kind of sandwich now! haha
ReplyDeleteI'm a fan of sandwiches and think they're underrated haha (I eat them daily)
Deletelooks so yummy! I always try to let my food looks beautiful as well. Unfortunately, I´m not very talented in cooking or decorating. But I love to look at something like that. Could have a bite now!
ReplyDeleteAnyone can make these - no fear :)
DeleteA masterpiece! And it looks very healthy. Great post, well done.
ReplyDeleteHeather | www.cookingwithessentialoils.ca
Thanks - trying marginally to eat healthier
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