I had a great title for todays post about using leftovers, but the crunch criticism really threw me out of whack!!! Today was more about not wasting food. We had a saying in the A-B household "waste not, want not" and it basically taught me that no matter how brown or mushy something was we still ate it. The only things off limits was white fuzzy mold! So naturally in this economy and age of reusing and recycling, today's lunch was limited to what was left from SBT. Sadly, we were not the full gang today, but Jamie, Judy and I mauled our way through baby corn, brown basil, mooshy tomatoes and yolkless hard boiled eggs, we somehow were still able to create another yummy original concoction for lunch. Don't be fooled, the whole wheat croutons are definitely the pinnacle of any salad and I still have room for chicken corn chowder and chocolate peanut butter cookies!
Since we don't technically go anywhere for SBT/SBW I spent my ostercized crunching time searching for fun related Salad Bar entertainment. Enjoy!
Wednesday, January 27, 2010
Leftover Salad Bar Tuesday
No - it is not Salad Bar Wednesday, it is Leftover Salad Bar Tuesday. Just sayin'.
What a bonus, almost everything from yesterday has filled my bowl again today - minus the dried cranberries that Amy so thoughtfully brought home - thanks Amy. Another added bonus is Catheren has joined me for lunch at my desk....CRUNCH, CRUNCH, CRUNCH on the croutons in my ear. Oh well, makes for good company. :)
Also, in the process of looking at another person's theme song, I happened upon our theme song
Enjoy.
What a bonus, almost everything from yesterday has filled my bowl again today - minus the dried cranberries that Amy so thoughtfully brought home - thanks Amy. Another added bonus is Catheren has joined me for lunch at my desk....CRUNCH, CRUNCH, CRUNCH on the croutons in my ear. Oh well, makes for good company. :)
Also, in the process of looking at another person's theme song, I happened upon our theme song
Enjoy.
Tuesday, January 26, 2010
What a difference it makes when everyone participates!
What a feast!!! Today everyone remembered, brought multiple offerings and even came back for more! We had fabulous extras like Chicken Corn Chowder, Beets, baby corn, hard boiled eggs, basil, garlic lovers hummus, dried cranberries and trader joes bagel chips!! The only thing missing today was CHEESE! In attendance today was the vivacious Amy, skinny Jamie, creative Pam, musical Karen, blonde bombshell Judy, and cookies by Catheren! 
Wondering what's on the menu
It's only 9:30 and I'm already wondering who brought what for today's extravaganza. Is Amy coming? Is she bringing her garbanzos? What fabulous items do Catheren and Judy have? Does Jamie have any cookies left?
It stinks to be hungry at 9:30... maybe I need to have an apple or something...
It stinks to be hungry at 9:30... maybe I need to have an apple or something...
Wednesday, January 20, 2010
You know you are addicted to SBT when.....
- It is the Wednesday after and you are already planning on what you will bring next week
- Your child is sick, but you HAVE to go to work just for SBT and will leave after to relieve your spouse
- You plan your Tuesday calls, appointments and child care around lunch time
- You are watching the clock at 11:52am on Tuesday knowing that SBT always starts at noon and you are not sure if you will be able to make it
- You stop at the grocery store on your way into work to purchase your SBT contributions so that you will not be left out
- You plan your weekly grocery shopping around what you will need for SBT
- You think it is a good idea to start a blog about it
- You begin to encourage friends at other work places to start up their own, but recommend other days of the week because Tuesday is your day
- You think there are enough ideas to write a blog on all of the reasons why we are addicted
Please feel free to add why you know you are addicted too!
- Your child is sick, but you HAVE to go to work just for SBT and will leave after to relieve your spouse
- You plan your Tuesday calls, appointments and child care around lunch time
- You are watching the clock at 11:52am on Tuesday knowing that SBT always starts at noon and you are not sure if you will be able to make it
- You stop at the grocery store on your way into work to purchase your SBT contributions so that you will not be left out
- You plan your weekly grocery shopping around what you will need for SBT
- You think it is a good idea to start a blog about it
- You begin to encourage friends at other work places to start up their own, but recommend other days of the week because Tuesday is your day
- You think there are enough ideas to write a blog on all of the reasons why we are addicted
Please feel free to add why you know you are addicted too!
Tuesday, January 19, 2010
Missing SBT is like forgetting to brush your teeth...you just DONT do it!!
Phew...we are back on schedule. Since August 4, 2009 I have not missed a Salad Bar Tuesday!! I have scheduled conference calls around it, made sure my laptop was in the office for Tuesdays and planned my kid's extended day times to make sure I can fully enjoy each and every tuesday right here at the Cape Cod Times!
Then, last week my youngest daughter was sick!! I was devastated. I even sent out an email reminder to everyone that SBT was still on because our co-founder had the audacity to go on a cruise, and then much to my dismay, my daughter refused to get better. I was heartbroken, hungry and worst of all forced to be unhealthy! Not because my 2 yr old had a 101 fever and refused to sleep, but because the one thing i have to look forward to routinely anymore in my life was not to be.
Now i realize there may be those naysayers out there who have a puzzled look on their face right now trying to figure out how anyone can be this addicted to salad, but trust me, it can happen to you! This economy has sucked us all dry, and since we have to go to work, it gives us that one thing to look forward to each and every Tuesday morning. The reason to get out of bed in the morning. Albeit, I have to get up slightly earlier on Tuesdays to slice, dice and prepare my fixings, but its all worth it.
In the name of health, happiness and good friends, I say welcome back SBT...its great to be a part of this fabulous tradition.
Then, last week my youngest daughter was sick!! I was devastated. I even sent out an email reminder to everyone that SBT was still on because our co-founder had the audacity to go on a cruise, and then much to my dismay, my daughter refused to get better. I was heartbroken, hungry and worst of all forced to be unhealthy! Not because my 2 yr old had a 101 fever and refused to sleep, but because the one thing i have to look forward to routinely anymore in my life was not to be.
Now i realize there may be those naysayers out there who have a puzzled look on their face right now trying to figure out how anyone can be this addicted to salad, but trust me, it can happen to you! This economy has sucked us all dry, and since we have to go to work, it gives us that one thing to look forward to each and every Tuesday morning. The reason to get out of bed in the morning. Albeit, I have to get up slightly earlier on Tuesdays to slice, dice and prepare my fixings, but its all worth it.
In the name of health, happiness and good friends, I say welcome back SBT...its great to be a part of this fabulous tradition.
Oh, Yummy Croutons
I love salad. Its one of the many joys in my life. So good, so good.
But two weeks ago, someone forgot the croutons. Its not one person's responsibility to bring the croutons, but there are always there and I love them. They just add something special to the salad. However last SBT, they were missing. I was crushed.
But life is looking up and today must be my lucky day, as we have some yummy croutons adding to the crunch of the lettuce, balsamic dressing, red and green peppers, basil, pine nuts, goat cheese and tomatoes in my bowl. As co-creator Jamie Bohlin said, "The goal of a salad is to have 50% lettuce and 50% of other goodies." I think I reached that goal today.
But two weeks ago, someone forgot the croutons. Its not one person's responsibility to bring the croutons, but there are always there and I love them. They just add something special to the salad. However last SBT, they were missing. I was crushed.
But life is looking up and today must be my lucky day, as we have some yummy croutons adding to the crunch of the lettuce, balsamic dressing, red and green peppers, basil, pine nuts, goat cheese and tomatoes in my bowl. As co-creator Jamie Bohlin said, "The goal of a salad is to have 50% lettuce and 50% of other goodies." I think I reached that goal today.
Why Salad Bar Tuesday?
Salad Bar Tuesday (SBT) has become a weekly staple upstairs at 319 Main. It all started when Catheren and I were debating on what to bring to lunch the next day.
Jamie: What are you doing for lunch tomorrow?
Catheren: I don't know, I have salad toppings, but no lettuce
Jamie: I have lettuce, but no salad toppings
and so it began.
How does it work? Every Tuesday there are at least 6-8 of us in the office that bring in salad pieces/parts. From lettuce and cucumbers, to bread and cheese we have seen it all. Some of the favorite contributions range from Amy's chickpea salad to Judy's peas and Catheren's cracker croutons.
We have also started to incorporate soups or chili when one of us feels like getting fancy or we have left overs from the weekend.
It is a ton of fun and we highly recommend trying it at your place of work. You can make it your own too by starting it on your own day of the week! Try out SBW and let us know how it works for you!
Jamie: What are you doing for lunch tomorrow?
Catheren: I don't know, I have salad toppings, but no lettuce
Jamie: I have lettuce, but no salad toppings
and so it began.
How does it work? Every Tuesday there are at least 6-8 of us in the office that bring in salad pieces/parts. From lettuce and cucumbers, to bread and cheese we have seen it all. Some of the favorite contributions range from Amy's chickpea salad to Judy's peas and Catheren's cracker croutons.
We have also started to incorporate soups or chili when one of us feels like getting fancy or we have left overs from the weekend.
It is a ton of fun and we highly recommend trying it at your place of work. You can make it your own too by starting it on your own day of the week! Try out SBW and let us know how it works for you!
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