Hello, you lovely people, how are you in this fabulous day that is Friday?! I always feel that a pat on the back or a mini celebration is in order for making it through the week. Luckily this week has been a little less hectic at work than previous weeks, but there is still plenty to keep me on my toes.
This week I have really enjoyed getting back in the gym and into my normal routine. I’ll be honest there had been some days when I just couldn’t be bothered, but in the end I got to the gym but just did a much shorter workout.
Figs have been the main feature in my meals this week.
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I made this crazy delicious snack of fresh figs stuffed with ham and cheese, drizzled with maple syrup and some walnuts thrown I for good measure. Sweet and salty never gets old!
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More so this week, I’ve been loving my porridge oats which included my favourite topping of figs, walnuts, maple syrup and a pinch of sea salt. This really made my belly happy, so good. You can catch my guide to the perfect oats here if you missed it.
On the lunch front I’ve been having my usual salads with a homemade salad topper:
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Spinach topped with lentils, tomatoes, peppers, black olives, spring onions and creamy goats cheese. I was supposed to add roasted squash to this too but at it all before I got the chance too…ooops!
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To celebrate pay day we have a tradition at work to go out for lunch. Since we are so busy at the moment a group of us decided to go to Tuk Cho and had our food to go. The fish curry that I had with jasmine rice was lovely. It’s given an idea for a recipe too, so watch this space.
I’m more than ready for the weekend. There is a vintage fair in town tomorrow so I’m off to that for a good old rummage. I’m hoping that they have some lovely bits just waiting for me to snap up. Other than that I think it’s going to be a quiet one.
What is your favourite autumnal fruit? Well, I think it’s pretty obvious from this post that figs are high up there on my list.
Do you and your work colleagues have a special way to celebrate pay day?
What a lovely idea to go out for lunch with colleagues to celebrate pay day! Your meal looks delicious too, bet it brightened up your day 🙂
I finally bought some figs thanks to your gorgeous pictures – they were incredible!
Hope you have a fab weekend Jemma 🙂
They are fantastic aren’t they, I can’t get enough! Have a fantastic weekend lovely!
Since I have my own business pay days are random but when I land five clients in one day I always head out for a massage to treat myself and relax myself before I take on a new schedule! It really clears my head and gets me excited for my new clients. I love squash during the fall and seem to find ways to incorporate some type of squash into every meal! Thanks for sharing the fig idea I hope to find some and try it with maple syrup yum! Have a great weekend love + shine Courtstar
That sounds like a wonderful way to celebrate a successful day if gaining new clients. 🙂
Persimmons are my favoruite, I’m waiting for them to reappear!! Have a great weekend.
Persimmons, how could I forget those!!
Those figs look delicious 🙂 I think apples would be my favourite autumn fruit- love them crunchy and raw or cooked.
Apples are an all year thing for me. I can’t wait up make an apple crumble, yum!
Mhmm all of your eats look so delicious! I really need to find more figs, I’m so jealous of how gorgeous yours look! Little gems 🙂
They are fantastic! Love those figs!
I like figs but they’re not my favourite – the texture freaks me out a bit. I love roasted vegetables in salads. And goats cheese mmmm.
You’re oats look so good – I’m missing my usually porridge on holiday!
Aww I bet, but I bet you are enjoying some fantastic new foodie experiences to make up for it!
I bet but I’m sure you are enjoying lots of new and exciting food experiences to make up for it.
Figs are just the best, I’ve been having a lot more now that Aldi have started selling them. Love the sound of them with ham, cheese and walnuts! Hope you’ve had a great weekend 🙂
They are lovely aren’t they and there seems to be a lot around at the moment. Hope you had a lovely weekend too! 🙂
Figs are amazing aren’t they and there seems to be plenty around at the moment. Hope you had a fab weekend!