And Afghanistan for wheat!
That’s where they originated. I spent the whole day studying such details for my World Food Habits exam tomorrow. Fun stuff!
I couldn’t decide what I wanted for breakfast today for hours. Seriously. I spent a good part of the morning studying and drinking coffee.
Yes, it's a Saint Patrick's Day mug. I've become part-Irish.
Finally, I settled down on some cottage cheese topped with a small pear, cinnamon and wheat berries.
And a soft-boiled egg.
Did you know that there’s a scientific formula for making the perfect soft-boiled egg? According to this professor, its “final result is relatively simple.” Just use this:
Sure it’s simple…for a physics professor! 
I headed to campus for get some more studying done and packed my lunch to go. I made a delicious sandwich: toasted bread with TJ’s Chipotle Pepper hummus, melted Monterey Jack cheese and cucumber slices.
By the way, I buy this bread. It’s cheaper than Ezekiel and I think it tastes better too.
Plus, a carrot so I can read my study notes better and an apple because I won’t have health insurance soon and want to avoid the doc as much as possible
On the way back from the campus library, I stepped by Swartz Family Farm to pick up some veggies. I ordered a 1/2 Mixed Farmshare bag again. It’s such a good deal, only $10 for all of this fresh, local, seasonal and delicious produce. I’m particularly excited about the gigantic sweet potato.
Then, I jumped on the treadmill before it had the chance to sue me for negligence. I even did some strength and ab work afterward (wowzers!)
For dinner, I made Soba noodles with tofu, steamed broccoli and Oaks Peanut Sauce. I can’t even express how excited I am to eat the leftovers tomorrow.
Plus, some greens+radishes with Annie’s Goddess Dressing.
What are you excited about today?
Back to studying for me.
Bananas are from Congo and rye is from Northern Europe…
Oh, you make me want to try wheatberries again!
haha, negligence does not = neglect. But I like what you’re trying to say!
I would love to know how you make kabocha fries. . . I have so much trouble cutting them that I just let it roast in 2 big honkin halves. at what point do you cut them so they are so nice and fry-like?
It takes a lot of effort and persistence to cut the kabocha into fry pieces but it’s worth the effort!
Once I labored over them and cut them into the shapes and sizes I like, I throw them in the oven on a cookie sheet for about 15 min for each side at 375 F. I cover them with chili powder and paprika for a spicy kick!
i love thinking about the origin of foods around the world. makes everything seem for international.
hmm, today i’m excited about the progress i’m making in switching career paths. or, well, career goals, since 24 year olds don’t really have careers.
aright, i’ve got to make wheatberries soon.
Mmm that noodle dish looks delish! I always try to make a lot of extra food so I have leftovers but it never usually works out.
That class sounds so interesting! I love hearing about stuff like that. Who knew Borat brought us apples?
Is it true that Kazakhstan used to use a goats head to play Polo then switched to using apples and that’s how they were ‘discovered’?..
I am excited about the muffin that I am warming in my oven right now
Have a great Tuesday!
Haha love the egg holder–so cute! And gahhh I still need to get wheatberries. Yours always look so delicious!
Ahaha, I’ll have to show Harrison the egg formula!
I keep envying that green goddess dressing (I am GREEN with envy, ho ho!), so I’ll have to remember to pick some up at the store next time.
that is my favorite annies dressing
yuumm!
I totally enjoyed reading this post! it was fun, and inspiring. And your pictures are gorgeous! Your irish mug is supa cute.
Thanks!
The mug is my roommates and I kind want to accidentally “borrow it” when I move out! hahah
I’m excited about your newfound Irish heritage! Does this mean I can adopt a little Ruski, just for shits and giggles?
haha who knew boiled eggs were so scientific?
I’m excited about the wheatberries that I finally picked up at Whole Foods today–as inspired by you! Got any tips on how to use them?
The only recipe that I’ve actually used to make something with wheat berries is Leslie’s wheat berry pudding, which was incredible (you can find it over at http://www.thewholeplate.com/)
Looking forward to see what you come up with!