A weekend recovery is what I needed. I’ve recently spent two weeks in Manila for work and ended up getting respiratory and gastrointestinal illnesses. Suffice to say I still have a hacking cough which has also given me a sore back and my bowels still feel a little delicate although I feel a lot better now that I can control what I’m eating and breathing fresh air.
On Thursday night I watched Maeve O’Meara on Food Safari on SBS and she did a segment on Pialligo Estate artisan bacon. It’s my favourite bacon. It’s also local bacon smoked in Canberra. I decided I buy some for the weekend.
Friday night I made myself chicken thigh schnitzel burger inspired by Hilah Johnson.
For Saturday breakfast I made myself a Pialligo Estate streaky bacon and fried egg roll.
For lunch I felt like some raw onion and coleslaw with cream cheese
For dinner I made a chicken schnitzel sandwich.
I felt well enough on Sunday to go for a walk around Lake Ginninderra
But for breakfast I had some melted cheese on toast
For lunch after I did my ironing and watched an episode of Star Trek TNG I made myself a Pialligo Estate streaky bacon cheeseburger
For dinner on Sunday I slowly roasted some blade beef with some quinoa and vegetables. I had enough left over for two more meals.
The meat just fell apart as I pressed down with my knife.
How often do you need a weekend recovery?
Monday link love
It’s been awhile since I’ve done this properly. Each Monday the members of the Canberra Food Bloggers Facebook group share blog posts. Today here is a selection of those shared.
- Rose | Enlighten 2016 – Culture and Creativity Illuminate Canberra | http://www.travelandbeyond.org/2016/03/06/enlighten-2016/
- Kirsty | Chicken Pizza Scrolls | http://makeitbakeitsnapit.blogspot.com.au/2016/03/chicken-pizza-scrolls.html
- Elissa | Green tea and red bean cream layer cake | http://fivebeansfood.com/2016/03/05/green-tea-and-red-bean-cream-layer-cake/
- Caiti | Night Noodle Markets, Enlighten, 2016 | http://plantfuelledchaos.com/2016/03/06/night-noodle-markets-enlighten-2016/
- Liz | Rice pudding with orange blossom, rose water, and scented geranium | http://www.bizzylizzysgoodthings.com/blog/rice-pudding-with-orange-blossom-rose-water-and-scented-geranium
- Bec | Sweet potato, rocket and feta salad with walnut and black olive | http://insearchofgoldenpudding.com/2016/03/05/sweet-potato-rocket-and-feta-salad/
- Kaet | Enlighten noodle market: Miss Van’s street food | http://www.sofrank.com.au/eats/miss-vans-street-food/
- Lisa | Our Carnival Legend Cruise – The Details | http://bakebikeblog.com/2016/03/our-carnival-legend-cruise-highlights.html/
- Christine | Superfoods for kids Blueberry icy poles | http://www.foodwinetravel.com.au/food/recipes/savoury-dishes/superfoods-for-kids-blueberry-icy-poles/
I’m glad you’re feeling better!
Thank you very much. It’s much better feeling good again!
Not being well is one thing but being away from home and having to work is even worse. You certainly did need your weekend of recovery. Take care my friend, hope you are well soon.
Thank you very much Karen. This weekend I will be in a much happier place. In Brisbane with my daughters and parents 😃
Sorry to hear you haven’t been feeling well Gary. That’s a double whammy too! 🙁
Thanks Lorraine, I’m feeling a little better every day. At least the lower abdominal pain has gone. Just the persistent cough and a little nausea now.
Any kind of recovery is a good thing. All those fabulous meals look like a weekend feast.
Thank you very much Elissa. I always turn to food to try to help myself heal.
Sorry to hear you’ve been unwell! I wondered why you weren’t blogging. Glad you’re on the mend (albeit slowly)
Thank you very much. Hopefully fighting fit soon 😋
I assume you roasted the onion – did you put anything on it while roasting? Or just roasted it?
Roasted with a little balsamic vinegar for some sweetness