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    Hummusapien » Wellness » Lovely Meals Lately » Lovely Meals Lately: October 2022

    Lovely Meals Lately: October 2022

    Published Oct 26, 2022 · Modified Oct 26, 2022 · by Alexis Joseph · 5 Comments

    Fall in Denver is magic! It's chilly in the mornings then it's 40 degrees warmer and insanely sunny by the afternoon. The red and yellow leaves against the bluest sky I've ever seen...it's just breathtaking!

    couple on hike

    Last weekend we drove to a beautiful mountain town called Grand Lake and it was incredible. We stayed at this great Airbnb with another couple and their toddler. One of the big reasons we moved was to be able to take weekend trips like this, and now we're really doing it!

    Onto the food. I was talking to a friend recently about how the process of thinking what to make for the week + grocery shopping + cooking feels super overwhelming at times. Even though this stuff is my job and I *usually* enjoy it, it can feel like a lot. And sometimes nothing sounds that good, ya know?

    In other news, I'm having a moment with butter. Obviously it's something I've always had on hand, but only recently have I been buttering toast or noodles and appreciating the simple, satisfying deliciousness.

    I think I'm always reaching for avocado or nut butter and toppings because they feel fun. But lately, there is nothing more satisfying than a shmear of salted butter.

    eggs and toast

    Sweet potato chili and skillet cornbread with cheddar and hot sauce...yes please!

    chili

    I blew your minds when I shared on IG that I smush energy bite dough into a lined Pyrex versus rolling into balls. I like them right out of the freezer. These walnut date bites taste like cookie dough, and Max loves!

    energy bites

    Who agrees these pumpkin brownies are the real MVP? Everyone who's tried this recipe is full blown obsessed!

    brownies

    I had leftover egg noodles from noodle kugel so I made this chicken soup for lunches. We both gobbled it up.

    soup

    How fun is this caramel apple bark? Simply melt chocolate chips, spread on a lined sheet pan, and top with lots of chopped granny smith apple, popcorn or pretzels, and salt. I drizzled with a store-bought caramel. Refrigerate for a couple hours and slice! I kept leftovers in the freezer. Sooo good.

    apple bark

    Enchiladas with cheese! This one is always in the rotation. We have them with chips, salsa, guac (always avos, cilantro, onion, lime juice, kosher salt and a must addd in: coriander), and salad.

    enchiladas

    Breakfast lately: fried eggs plus overnight steel cut oats with bloobs and almond butter drizzle.

    eggs and oatmeal

    TJ's brown rice penne + their cashew pesto + peas + the saltiest, tangiest feta. Unreal.

    pasta

    Have you made my pumpkin hot chocolate? It's getting me through the afternoons!

    hot chocolate

    Tuna salad is my go-to easy lunch. I eyeball everything and used chopped pickles instead of sauerkraut. Lately I like it on toast with kettle chips.

    tuna

    We had apple waffles for breakfast like daily for a hot minute after rounds of recipe testing. I LOVE THEM!

    waffles

    Trader Joe's lobster ravioli with EVOO and parm never disappoints for an easy dinner.

    ravioli

    Snacking on these chocolate peanut butter bars that are so delightfully sweet and salty.

    bar

    Things I'm Loving Lately

    Don't forget to enter this giveaway to win 4 packs of our favorite Evergreen waffles!

    This page from Being Here makes me warm and fuzzy.

    book page
    • Danner boots: Jeff got these for my birthday after I fell in love with his and I just recently started wearing them. They're so stylish and insanely comfy. I didn't even realize they were meant for hiking until I went to grab the link! They're waterproof and I know I'll grab them all the time during fall and winter.
    • The song Weatherman by Wild Rivers.
    • LoveEvery Play Kits: The creativity, thoughtfulness, and quality behind these stage-based kits kinda ruined other toddler toys for me, LOL.They're made incredibly well with sustainably harvested wood and nontoxic paint, and they evolve as your kiddo does. The magical part is that Max is still into the ones he got when he was younger! We get so excited to open these kits when they come.
    • I've been crushing on these wide leg corduroy pants and I can't wait for them to arrive!
    • Love love love this bucket bag for fall, currently $20 off!
    • I'm officially a packing cube convert. These have been life changing for saving space and packing less luggage!
    • I've been using this toothpaste and I really feel like it's helping to whiten my teeth.

    About Alexis Joseph

    Oh HEY there! I'm Alexis Joseph, food writer, blogger, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN), new mama, and co-founder of local restaurant group, Alchemy. I use my passion for cooking and wellness as fuel to help others ignite a more freeing and happy relationship with food. Learn more about Alexis!

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    1. Carly says

      October 28, 2022 at 9:22 pm

      These are my favorite posts!
      Also, I see so much of Jeff in Max in the waffle breakfast pic. 🙂

      Reply
    2. Bhreaugh says

      October 28, 2022 at 3:24 am

      SO into the brownies. LOVE these posts.

      Reply
    3. Kim says

      October 27, 2022 at 5:04 am

      Max is so cute and big! What a little man.
      Butter used to be a fear food of mine until recently, but now I'm loving it as well!
      I appreciate these posts, especially when I feel like I'm in a food rut.
      So glad you're enjoying Colorado!

      Reply
      • Alexis Joseph says

        October 27, 2022 at 7:31 pm

        Aww thank you, Kim!

        Reply
    4. Kori Daniel says

      October 26, 2022 at 10:01 am

      I completely feel you on the overwhelm that can be grocery shopping & meal planning! We started Ansley on solids by giving her avocado last night, but leading up to it, I’ve been thinking through what she can eat from our meals. It is enjoyable, but between working full time & being a mama, meal planning is an added layer.

      I completely agree about butter! Maybe five years ago now I started cooking my eggs in butter again. Now I enjoy it on toast & the like for flavor too. The fear I held because of my schooling prevented me from enjoying it for far too long.

      Reply

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