Whale’s Fin | Green Dog Wine

Some days – I look at what I eat, and think to myself – LAME!!!! Why do you even have a food blog?!

Other days, I look at what I eat, and think to myself – DAMN! Where did you up with this stuff?!

Yesterday – was one of those days where I thought DAMN!

Breakfast – full on, old school Spicy Oats (special updated Spicy Oats “How To” post coming up soon!) Is it just me, or does my egg look like a whale’s fin?! (I know – out of left field, right?! )

For lunch – I wanted my wonderful sweet Poppyseed salad again, but I was officially out of pears. Quick thinking replacement:Red Delicious apple, and orange bell peppers! I made this sucker at my DESK! Am I impressive or what?! (Modest too, eh?!) After a stop at the gym on the way home, for a hellaciously hot 3 mile run on the treadmill (I HATE the treadmill – I want it to be spring already so I can run outside!) – I came home, finally ready to tackle this sucker that had been sitting on my counter for a month: (the squash, not the the dog!)

Seeing as I didn’t want to just eat the squash plain I went into full on brainstorming/cabinet rummaging mode to find these: Couscous, and some of the awesome Olive Oil I scored at the Foodbuzz Festival!

I also found 2 huge onions in my fridge that were about to go bad if I didn’t do something with them – so I decided it was time to take my first stab at caramelizing onions! (seriously – I don’t know what came over me last night!) Whole lotta cooking going on: Since the onions and squash both took a while to cook – I had time to break into this:My order from Chefs Catalog! Another awesome item I scored from the Foodbuzz Festival! They gave all the attendees a free $25 gift certificate! Thanks Chefs Catalog!

Am I the only one who is obsessed with the clear little bowls they use on cooking shows?

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As soon as I saw these – I knew I had to have them (yes – I am just making more dishes for myself!), and then I also order the Orka Stainless Steel Soap, to help remove stinky onion and garlic from my hands. I used it last night – but my hands still smell like onion today. I guess my verdict is still out, I’ll give it a few more tries!

By the time I was done playing with my new toys – the onions were done: and I decided last minute to throw this sucker into the mix: End result: Not to shabby huh? I mean – typically – I only cook with the same 5 boring things: beans, peppers, diced tomatoes, potatoes, and cheese – and NONE of those are in this dish! I’m so proud of myself!

And while I’m at all this “bragging about myself” thing – I will say – this tasted PHENOMENAL! Such a great combination of flavors! Who knew I could cook something new with out burning it? Score one for Alli G Dee Dub! (that was you, Birthday Girl Brookey, albeit a day late!)

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How much cous cous did you use?

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I love the spicy oats. I need to get some breakfast sausage patties on hand to recreate them.

Your deserve to brag about yourself!! All your eats look AWESOME girl!!

I love your blog.

First, SUPER impressed with all of those delicious eats. And second, I LOVE little glass bowls – looks so streamlined or something.

DAYUM is right! and i was so stoked on that gift card! love your purchase.

it looks great! YUM!!!

…Hi my name is Joss and I’m obsessed with little glass bowls too!!! Hehe – love your blog – you have some goodies going on here…I HAVE to try that Couscous too!!

Ok, I have been trying to figure out for months how to cut a squash. How did you get your knife into that thing… they are so hard!

Hahaha all your eats look fantastic! I love your dinner. Those TJ’s sausages are awesome.

DANG!! puts my eats to shame!! freaking awesome day!
i need to try savory oats again soon..glad you reminded me!

I have one egg left in my fridge, which is being reserved for spicy oats tomorrow morning. I am giddy with excitement after seeing this post. What a day of fantastic eats! Aren’t those TJ’s sausages the best?

The pearled couscous so pretty! I’ve never seen it before…

Yumm Love the feta in your salad!!!

Your dinner looks yummy. I have a set of those bowls too!! I think I got them at Williams-Sonoma. I love them.

I am not an oatmeal type of gal but I think I’m going to try spicy oats when you give an update. Maybe they can change my mind.

That looks great.

I need to do spicy oats more often. I’m always too lazy but they are very good.

Great dinner! I am going to have to try it!
Thanks!

I agree, that was an impressive meal! I’m always impressed with myself when I use new ingredients! I love butternut squash though…that’s something I use a lot!

OH those bowls are perfect for prep work. Mise en place.

Great post!! Lots of delish looking eats. That salad is inspiring me since I have a huge bag o pears to use up. I think goat cheese subbed in for feta and I’m good. Thanks for the inspiration!
Courtney
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Your blog is SERIOUSLY one of my favorites to read because I just love your blogger voice and all the smiley faces!! SO FUN and HAPPY!

Thanks for the shoutout!!!! Homegirl <3 GEE DEE DUB!!

oh yeah that dinner does look really good. i feel like butternut squash in any dish immediately equals amazing. especially when goat cheese is involved. those two taste SO good together you should try it!!!

Jeez girl, all your eats look delicious! Love those spicy oats and way to make a fabulous dinner! I love bnut squash

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Ooh! That looks so good! WHole Foods sells an autumn couscous slaad that this reminded me of. oh man, I am so in love with that! I think I would have added some cranberries to the mix, and of course–anything with onions! yum! xoxo

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