WIAW #1
I am re-joining the What I Ate Wednesday (WIAW) party today. WIAW was started by Jenn over at peas & crayons. It’s an invitation and opportunity to share a day’s eats every week on a Wednesday. You do this alongside a community of fellow bloggers doing the same. I took part in WIAW a few times during writing my wedding blog: Zoe & Leigh’s Big Day but I wasn’t consistent. I hope to take part regularly this time round with this blog.
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So here goes with my first What I Ate Wednesday at Chow At Home. This post features eats from today!
I’m off work this week, so have been chilling at home all day.
Every day usually starts with a cup of tea. I'm currently drinking Twinings Everyday tea. For breakfast I had a couple of slices of my homemade bread (that I baked the night before) with Whole Earth crunchy peanut butter and Bonne Maman raspberry jam.
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For lunch, I tried new-to-me Lingon cordial from IKEA. It’s nice :)
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Lunch was easy, as I’d done all the work beforehand. I had defrosted some of my boeuf bourguignon and mash that I’d made a couple of weeks ago. And reheated my roast vegetables (Chantenay carrots, mushrooms, red pepper, garlic & onion) leftover from last night. This was a really flavourful meal but very filling!
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I had a cup of Whittard of Chelsea apple & mango tea later on.
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And then it was time for dinner. Dinner, like lunch was quick to make. I had a Tesco healthy living Hot smoked salmon pasta with green vegetables and a crème fraîche & tarragon dressing. I added a sliced boiled egg on top. As lunch was so filling, I was glad to have a lighter dinner. I don’t eat much fish at home, so this made a nice change to usual dinner.
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I had a chocolate & caramel tart (also from Tesco) with Ambrosia custard for dessert. I didn’t expect this to taste as good as it did. The tart was gorgeous! I would definitely get it again :)
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All washed down with a glass of red grape Shloer.
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So here goes with my first What I Ate Wednesday at Chow At Home. This post features eats from today!
I’m off work this week, so have been chilling at home all day.
Every day usually starts with a cup of tea. I'm currently drinking Twinings Everyday tea. For breakfast I had a couple of slices of my homemade bread (that I baked the night before) with Whole Earth crunchy peanut butter and Bonne Maman raspberry jam.
![IMG_0491 IMG_0491](http://lh3.ggpht.com/-q9B5jVUo3o0/Uw5YLhnKxUI/AAAAAAAAB9c/gkqdzZCyVWg/IMG_0491_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800)
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For lunch, I tried new-to-me Lingon cordial from IKEA. It’s nice :)
![IMG_0510 IMG_0510](http://lh4.ggpht.com/-IeJ_nPfjh9s/Uw5YOtD7taI/AAAAAAAAB98/zoiX8MgoAXM/IMG_0510_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800)
Lunch was easy, as I’d done all the work beforehand. I had defrosted some of my boeuf bourguignon and mash that I’d made a couple of weeks ago. And reheated my roast vegetables (Chantenay carrots, mushrooms, red pepper, garlic & onion) leftover from last night. This was a really flavourful meal but very filling!
![IMG_0508 IMG_0508](http://lh3.ggpht.com/-jEsh0WW88sI/Uw5YQfyn1HI/AAAAAAAAB-M/8KwC6NEOLYU/IMG_0508_thumb%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800)
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I had a cup of Whittard of Chelsea apple & mango tea later on.
![IMG_0511 IMG_0511](http://lh4.ggpht.com/-Hc_yS1t2X2I/Uw5YTmJHCFI/AAAAAAAAB-s/5QwBiqcD48Y/IMG_0511_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800)
And then it was time for dinner. Dinner, like lunch was quick to make. I had a Tesco healthy living Hot smoked salmon pasta with green vegetables and a crème fraîche & tarragon dressing. I added a sliced boiled egg on top. As lunch was so filling, I was glad to have a lighter dinner. I don’t eat much fish at home, so this made a nice change to usual dinner.
![IMG_0515 IMG_0515](http://lh4.ggpht.com/-H0-64k9TkJ4/Uw5YVhvXZEI/AAAAAAAAB-8/ftifvGjkARA/IMG_0515_thumb%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800)
I had a chocolate & caramel tart (also from Tesco) with Ambrosia custard for dessert. I didn’t expect this to taste as good as it did. The tart was gorgeous! I would definitely get it again :)
![IMG_0516 IMG_0516](http://lh5.ggpht.com/-NL2hrceYyhc/Uw5YXH-a4zI/AAAAAAAAB_M/RymQxeJsR-g/IMG_0516_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800)
All washed down with a glass of red grape Shloer.
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Happy WIAW! That bread looks so good. Do you have a bread machine? I love mine!
ReplyDeleteHappy WIAW to you too! Thanks :) No, I don't have a bread machine - I make all my bread by hand. It's the best way! :)
DeleteI've been making my own bread for a few years but mine has never looked THAT good! What's your secret!
ReplyDeleteThanks :) I went on a bread making course last May and have followed the same basic bread recipe since then. Don't think there's any secret - just I've got a good recipe and have put in lots of practice?! Hehe ;) Coincidentally, I'm going to write up the recipe sometime this week. There might be some helpful tips in it. Watch this space!
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