Truth be told, these are my favorite types of meal Truth be told, these are my favorite types of meals… platters where you can just pick at them while sipping wine and catching up with a friend. Chances are, if you come over for a meal, you’re getting an assortment of things to nosh on, maybe a mix of homemade appetizers… but just an array of deliciousness you can snack on whilst enjoying the evening. 

I’ve been wanting to make a lox platter for awhile now, so here we are. I sprinkled some Everything But the Bagel seasoning onto smoked lox and then added sliced cucumbers and radishes to the platter along with sliced bialys and crackers. Dipping items are a must so I included hummus and tzatziki. A fun platter just to nibble from, but a bialys sandwich with everything stuffed in it was pretty perfect too. Hope that gave you a little bit of inspo for something you can easily whip up too!
I had planned another type of post tonight, but in I had planned another type of post tonight, but in light of today’s news, it just doesn’t feel right. Some days it can be hard to find the sunshine, especially a day like today. I can’t make sense as to why things like today continue to happen while people spend copious amounts of energy worrying about banning books and drag shows. Make it make sense. Just make it fucking make sense. It doesn’t. You can’t. Until it does, use your voice. Show up to meetings. Sign the petitions. Text ACT to 644-33 to get involved (I did). Be so loud that you can’t be ignored, until things change. Thirteen school shootings this year. When is enough, enough?
Weekend photos in review, old school edition. Cont Weekend photos in review, old school edition.
Context: 1) Lola has zero chill in the car, 2) fulfilling request for Chicken Parm Penne with Vodka Sauce, 3) Sunday vibes 4) my favorite porchetta sandwich 5) from @butlerandtheboard 6) affirmations, 7) the sun was out today
Just like the moon, you’re whole no matter what Just like the moon, you’re whole no matter what phase you’re in. ✨ Got this one back in September and it’s one of my favorites. I sometimes forget it’s there until I get a random flash of it.
Happy #NationalPuppyDay to these two. I used to ca Happy #NationalPuppyDay to these two. I used to call Clifford an asshat, because he basically was. But there’s a new asshat in town… 🙄 Clifford is now a freaking rockstar. His tumor and age have slowed him down a LOT and he virtually never misbehaves, and we are seriously so proud of him. Lola, on the other hand, is still full blown PUPPY. Tonight I’m assembling a gate to replace the wooden one she ate through. 😂 Berners love wood and she is OBSESSED with being in the kitchen. So one new metal gate coming right up as soon as I can figure out how to put it together.
Last week when I met the owners of the new French Last week when I met the owners of the new French bakery in town, I told them how happy I was that they were opening … because now I had an endless source for gifts for my mom’s future birthdays and Christmases. She was born in Paris and we’ve grown up with a healthy appreciation for French things … starting with their pastries and baguettes, but so much more. My daughter took her first trip to Paris last year and thoroughly enjoyed the croissants there and she deemed the ones at @chocolatinenj just as perfect. No surprise there since the owner is a French pastry chef! If you’re local and haven’t been, do make a point to stop in and visit. They’re open Wednesday through Sunday and have a wide selection of sweet and savory items and a few French retail selections as well. We’ve tried the macarons, the Croque Monsieur, the croissants, the tomato tarts, the baguette … basically we’re working our way through their display case in due time. Don’t miss this one - enjoy!
People complain about how much time is spent on ph People complain about how much time is spent on phones sometimes, but if it wasn’t for phones. I wouldn’t have these awesome little snippets of them growing up. I only wish I had more. Appreciate and document the little mundane things, for they are the very fabric of your life.
happy Spring, friends! Y’all know how long I’v happy Spring, friends! Y’all know how long I’ve been waiting for the seasons to change and I’m so excited that Mother Nature was on board today! ☀️ There is nothing like the energy from the sun and it makes me happy. Hope you got some today!
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Recipe: Chicken Souvlaki Salad Pitas

October 19, 2010 · Clean Eating

 

Chicken Souvlaki Salad Pitas

When it comes to Sunday dinner, I usually vacillate between two thoughts.  Either I want to do something slow and cook-all-day, or I want to keep it simple.  Depends on how crazy the weekend has been.  This past weekend, one that was filled with apple picking, the cancer walk, a flat tire (which turned into a nearly 3 hour ordeal), and dinner guests both Saturday and Sunday night, I went for something simple.  The perfect way to ease into the upcoming week, you know?

I discovered this handy recipe in one of those little grocery store checkout cookbooks and love that it falls neatly into the clean eating category.  While I used it as part of our Sunday dinner, it is great to have in your repertoire for any other night when your schedule is more than a little crazy with school, sports and the like.  Mix all the ingredients together and stuff into a toasted whole wheat pita.  Yum.  I love the Greek-inspired flavors, and Nick loved this one with whole wheat crackers as a snack the next day.

And speaking of clean eating … it’s something I definitely don’t get tired of talking about (or being inspired by).  I have an essay on clean eating that will run on a major parenting website in the new year, a blurb in a major magazine and an upcoming interview with a food website.  Revamping how I thought about food, and my transition to clean eating, was definitely one of a few big catalysts to losing so much weight this year.  It was one of the things that made it all click for me, and it’s no wonder it’s a topic I’m fond of.

Last week, my friend Chris asked me how his boss could lose 20 lbs in sixty days.  The answer is simple.  Clean eating.  I will eventually get around to writing up some guidelines that I’ve followed, but it’s really very easy.  Don’t eat food (for the most part) that has ingredients.  And as I explain it to people, Oreos have ingredients.  Asparagus, chicken, broccoli, fish, bananas, oranges, none of them do.  Just a few examples, of course, but the easiest way of explaining it.  It harkens back to some of what Michael Pollan (and many others) talk about, but the closer you get to eating food in its natural state, the better it is for you.  Eat the food as God and nature intended.  In its cleanest form.

Do I sometimes deviate?  Of course I do.  There was a thin slice of pumpkin pie this weekend that can certainly attest to that.  But most of my choices on a regular basis, day in, day out, stick to this common core principle.  And then I added in a very active workout schedule, and the rest … is Cate Version 2010.

Project 365
October 19, 2010, Photo #183

 

Collarbone Shot

I was washing a few dishes the other night and I caught my reflection in the kitchen window.  My collarbone area has always been a good indicator when I’ve lost a lot of weight.  See those bones?  Loving that.  Forty-four pounds ago, you couldn’t see them.  Some of the changes during the year have been tiny little things like that, while others have been much larger.  All good.

Chicken Souvlaki Salad Pitas
Recipe courtesy of Betty Crocker

3 cups chopped cooked chicken
1 cup chopped peeled cucumber
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese (2 oz)
1/3 cup finely chopped red onion
1/3 cup sour cream (I used 1/3 less fat version)
2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill weed
2 tablespoons mayonnaise or salad dressing (I used light mayo)
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
6 pita fold breads (5 inch), warmed (I used whole wheat pitas)

In medium bowl, place all ingredients except pita breads; toss until evenly coated. Divide mixture evenly down center of each pita bread; fold in half.

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Comments

  1. Kris #40 says

    October 19, 2010 at 9:27 pm

    mmmm, mmmm! Now I know what to do with that chicken in my fridge.

    Chicken souvlaki platter at Westside Diner is my favorite breakfast in the whole world!

    Zesty turkey burgers have made it back to my lunch menu this week – except instead of cooking as a burger they get shoved into large muffin pans and become zesty turkey meatloafs.

    Reply
  2. Joanne says

    October 20, 2010 at 6:17 am

    Clean eating is definitely the way to go Cate! I don’t keep any processed foods in the house. Rather, if I want something that typically has ingredients, I make it myself (i.e. cake). And so I’m less likely to eat all of it but share it with others and keep a small piece for myself. I’m so proud of you. Just thought you should know.

    Reply
  3. doggybloggy says

    October 20, 2010 at 8:54 am

    collar bones are sexy – even though writing that and re- reading it sounds a little “off”

    Reply
  4. Ramona says

    October 20, 2010 at 10:33 am

    44 lb’s. is great!

    Reply
  5. Cate O'Malley says

    October 20, 2010 at 2:49 pm

    Thanks, Ramona!

    Doggybloggy – sounds good to me. :)

    Joanne – thanks so much; that really means a lot to me.

    Kris – I’ve only been to that diner once so far, but clearly need to go back. Chicken Souvlaki for breakfast? Really?!

    Reply
  6. Mellisa W. says

    October 20, 2010 at 9:48 pm

    It took me over 100 pounds to find my collar bones. I love them also.

    Reply
  7. Kris #40 says

    October 21, 2010 at 12:41 pm

    Yep for breakfast! I saw some man eating it one time and asked what he was having. It usually fills me up until dinner so I guess is could be Brunch

    I wish it came with the greek salad from Alexis Diner though (they have the best dressing!)

    Reply
  8. Kris #40 says

    October 21, 2010 at 12:42 pm

    Oh – I did make this for lunch and it was AMAZING!

    Reply
  9. Nanette says

    October 25, 2010 at 9:34 pm

    Just made this…amazing!!

    Reply

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Truth be told, these are my favorite types of meal Truth be told, these are my favorite types of meals… platters where you can just pick at them while sipping wine and catching up with a friend. Chances are, if you come over for a meal, you’re getting an assortment of things to nosh on, maybe a mix of homemade appetizers… but just an array of deliciousness you can snack on whilst enjoying the evening. 

I’ve been wanting to make a lox platter for awhile now, so here we are. I sprinkled some Everything But the Bagel seasoning onto smoked lox and then added sliced cucumbers and radishes to the platter along with sliced bialys and crackers. Dipping items are a must so I included hummus and tzatziki. A fun platter just to nibble from, but a bialys sandwich with everything stuffed in it was pretty perfect too. Hope that gave you a little bit of inspo for something you can easily whip up too!
I had planned another type of post tonight, but in I had planned another type of post tonight, but in light of today’s news, it just doesn’t feel right. Some days it can be hard to find the sunshine, especially a day like today. I can’t make sense as to why things like today continue to happen while people spend copious amounts of energy worrying about banning books and drag shows. Make it make sense. Just make it fucking make sense. It doesn’t. You can’t. Until it does, use your voice. Show up to meetings. Sign the petitions. Text ACT to 644-33 to get involved (I did). Be so loud that you can’t be ignored, until things change. Thirteen school shootings this year. When is enough, enough?
Weekend photos in review, old school edition. Cont Weekend photos in review, old school edition.
Context: 1) Lola has zero chill in the car, 2) fulfilling request for Chicken Parm Penne with Vodka Sauce, 3) Sunday vibes 4) my favorite porchetta sandwich 5) from @butlerandtheboard 6) affirmations, 7) the sun was out today
Just like the moon, you’re whole no matter what Just like the moon, you’re whole no matter what phase you’re in. ✨ Got this one back in September and it’s one of my favorites. I sometimes forget it’s there until I get a random flash of it.

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Truth be told, these are my favorite types of meal Truth be told, these are my favorite types of meals… platters where you can just pick at them while sipping wine and catching up with a friend. Chances are, if you come over for a meal, you’re getting an assortment of things to nosh on, maybe a mix of homemade appetizers… but just an array of deliciousness you can snack on whilst enjoying the evening. 

I’ve been wanting to make a lox platter for awhile now, so here we are. I sprinkled some Everything But the Bagel seasoning onto smoked lox and then added sliced cucumbers and radishes to the platter along with sliced bialys and crackers. Dipping items are a must so I included hummus and tzatziki. A fun platter just to nibble from, but a bialys sandwich with everything stuffed in it was pretty perfect too. Hope that gave you a little bit of inspo for something you can easily whip up too!
I had planned another type of post tonight, but in I had planned another type of post tonight, but in light of today’s news, it just doesn’t feel right. Some days it can be hard to find the sunshine, especially a day like today. I can’t make sense as to why things like today continue to happen while people spend copious amounts of energy worrying about banning books and drag shows. Make it make sense. Just make it fucking make sense. It doesn’t. You can’t. Until it does, use your voice. Show up to meetings. Sign the petitions. Text ACT to 644-33 to get involved (I did). Be so loud that you can’t be ignored, until things change. Thirteen school shootings this year. When is enough, enough?
Weekend photos in review, old school edition. Cont Weekend photos in review, old school edition.
Context: 1) Lola has zero chill in the car, 2) fulfilling request for Chicken Parm Penne with Vodka Sauce, 3) Sunday vibes 4) my favorite porchetta sandwich 5) from @butlerandtheboard 6) affirmations, 7) the sun was out today
Just like the moon, you’re whole no matter what Just like the moon, you’re whole no matter what phase you’re in. ✨ Got this one back in September and it’s one of my favorites. I sometimes forget it’s there until I get a random flash of it.
Happy #NationalPuppyDay to these two. I used to ca Happy #NationalPuppyDay to these two. I used to call Clifford an asshat, because he basically was. But there’s a new asshat in town… 🙄 Clifford is now a freaking rockstar. His tumor and age have slowed him down a LOT and he virtually never misbehaves, and we are seriously so proud of him. Lola, on the other hand, is still full blown PUPPY. Tonight I’m assembling a gate to replace the wooden one she ate through. 😂 Berners love wood and she is OBSESSED with being in the kitchen. So one new metal gate coming right up as soon as I can figure out how to put it together.
Last week when I met the owners of the new French Last week when I met the owners of the new French bakery in town, I told them how happy I was that they were opening … because now I had an endless source for gifts for my mom’s future birthdays and Christmases. She was born in Paris and we’ve grown up with a healthy appreciation for French things … starting with their pastries and baguettes, but so much more. My daughter took her first trip to Paris last year and thoroughly enjoyed the croissants there and she deemed the ones at @chocolatinenj just as perfect. No surprise there since the owner is a French pastry chef! If you’re local and haven’t been, do make a point to stop in and visit. They’re open Wednesday through Sunday and have a wide selection of sweet and savory items and a few French retail selections as well. We’ve tried the macarons, the Croque Monsieur, the croissants, the tomato tarts, the baguette … basically we’re working our way through their display case in due time. Don’t miss this one - enjoy!
People complain about how much time is spent on ph People complain about how much time is spent on phones sometimes, but if it wasn’t for phones. I wouldn’t have these awesome little snippets of them growing up. I only wish I had more. Appreciate and document the little mundane things, for they are the very fabric of your life.
happy Spring, friends! Y’all know how long I’v happy Spring, friends! Y’all know how long I’ve been waiting for the seasons to change and I’m so excited that Mother Nature was on board today! ☀️ There is nothing like the energy from the sun and it makes me happy. Hope you got some today!

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