Happy Wednesday, folks! Itz a splendid week, wouldn’t you say? The weather here in St. Louis has been unbelievable lately. Cool mornings, warm afternoons, sun shining, blue skies, a hint of fall in the air, but itz not quite here yet.
Many j’adore la vie moments happening outdoors. Let’s add to the loveliness by celebrating WIAW with Jenn at Peas and Crayons, shall we?
Fall into good habits by always eating breakfast. Your momma told you, you’ve read it before, you know itz true – so just do it already! Breakfast is the most important meal of the day! I always eat a rather large breakfast packed with protein and nutrients. Like this peanut flour pancake.
Topped with fresh strawberries, bananas, and a drizzle of maple syrup. Mmm! Lunch has been more of the same: rainbow salad.
Not quite as pretty packed in tupperware, but still a satisfying lunch. Just can’t go wrong with tons of veggies, pinto beans, and tuna with a homemade avocado, plain greek yogurt, and lime juice dressing.
Yesterday was a jam-packed day: morning workout, meeting before school, school, coach soccer practice directly after school, get home at 6:30 hungry and wanting dinner stat. Lucky for me, my hubby took care of dinner last night and had it waiting on the patio table when I got home. We started with a salad.
Then ate a big-oh-bowl of whole wheat pasta mixed with ground turkey, peas, broccoli, and red sauce. Easy, tasty dinner, for sure.
Funny story: I took pictures of my bowls when Jonny was still inside preparing his own bowls. Later at night, he asked me if I liked dinner. I told him of course, and he replied, “Oh, well you didn’t take pictures, so I figured my meal wasn’t good enough.” Silly boy, don’t you know your wifey always takes pictures of yummy food? Shortly after this conversation, he pulled out a carton from the freezer for dessert.
You better believe I snatched that bad boy so fast to take a bite picture! Ben & Jerry’s Strawberry Shortcake Frozen Yogurt – highly recommended. And possibly a fall staple. 
What is your fall staple dessert? I have not yet hopped on the pumpkin bandwagon for fall. No worries, next time I head to the grocery store I’ll be sure to pick up a can or four.
I’m about to hop on the pumpkin bandwagon for the first time ever! Oh and I love your eats. I’m fonna miss fresh berries in the cold seasons
My absolute fav fall dessert is apple crisp…hands down! However, I am really wanting to get into the pumpkin this year!
I need to get some peanut flour! Yum!
I’d say that you definitely “ate a rainbow” yesterday! Look at all of those delicious, lovely looking foods!
Suddenly thinking that I need some tuna in my life!
I’m hoping to pick up some pumpkin this weekend – pumpkin mixed with Greek yogurt and stevia as my healthy dessert, and maybe some pumpkin spice bars as the less healthy one.
That turkey pasta looks so good! Kudos to Jonny!
My fall staple dessert is pumpkin pie. Even though I only get to eat it at Thanksgiving and Christmas, I seriously look forward to it all. year. long. I think I need to make it my mission this fall to make a healthier single-serving version that can be enjoyed every day! I like mixing pumpkin with Greek yogurt and pumpkin pie spice, but it definitely isn’t as good as my beloved pumpkin pie.
This WIAW should be the actual focus of the slogan “Taste the Rainbow” and not Skittles. What fabulous and balanced eats!!
I love the fresh and veggie packed meals! I’ve been dying to try that Greek frozen yogurt! Not quite sure what my fall dessert staple is but it would have something to do with pumpkin! I definitely treat myself to pumpkin coffee quite a bit in the fall!
i’m obsessed with that ben and jerrys frozen yogurt..heaven!
I don’t know how you do it, but you’re almost always the first to upload your WIAW post
nothing better than easy yet tasty dinners!!! i currently stick to the same principle. keep it simple keep it real. lots of nutrition and simple flavours. works!
I am loving ben and jerrys frozen yogurt! My favorite though is banana and peanut butter! Soooo gooood!
Mmm I love whipping up bowls of whole wheat pasta when I’m in a hurry:) bulked up with veggies and it’s a bowl of perfection:)
Your salads always look so good! I want to make a few more summer salads before we leave summer and get into fall!
You definitely need to hop on the pumpkin bandwagon. Once you do, you’ll never get off!!
CONGRATS ON BEING FIRST… I don’t know if it’s on purpose or not, but it’s totally awesome
What a yummy day of eats!!!!!!!! Happy Wednesday
Fall dessert is anything apple or pumpkin. I especially love apple turnovers and pumpkin pie!
Your breakfast looks amazing! I am inspired…
Thanks for sharing
Happy WIAW!
you inspired me with the avocado and yogurt dressing so I have used that a few times lately!!
Your meals look great! I’ve been wanting to try that ice cream lol I see it in Target all the time
Damn, you managed to get first on WIAW post haha what time did it go live on Jenn’s blog? I tried to stay up to post it up but passed out at 1am and didn’t wake up till 730 for a few minutes ha! Yes I know, this is my second comment on your post. lol
I haven’t jumped on the pumpkin bandwagon yet either, but I’m getting there.
I have yet to see B&J Greek Frozen Yogurt! Mmm Mm! Your eats look nom!
A can, or FOUR. HAha.love it. I need to pick up some pumpkin too.
That greek fro yo sounds delicious! I’ve had TCBY’s and it’s super tasty!! I too eat a large breakfast. Always. Keeps me feeling awesome
OHhhh your food looks fantastic!! I’ve been wanting to try the greek frozen yogurt, but I haven’t gotten around to it. I think it might happen VERY soon!
I have yet to try that greek frozen yogurt but it looks amazing.
Does a fall beer count as a staple dessert?
The rainbow salad looks great Linz! My kind of lunch for sure. And I have yet to try that particular kind of B and J’s, the other ones are tasty though so I am sure I will like this kind too!
Lots of pretty salads! I’ve been having a ton of soup all summer, lol. I’m doing it backwards!
Great photos… anything that ends with frozen yogurt, is an excellent thing.
Yum, all your food looks awesome! Your salad looks simply fantastic. I’m officially addicted to pumpkin.
omg the salad looks so good! the tuna caught my eye immediately. with avocado, you have good taste!
ahh i love the pb banana ben & jerry’s. i need to try the other flavors but i just can’t get enough of that one.
i have to admit i’m not an eater of big breakfasts. i must be the only blogger who just isn’t that into breakfast food! i am always way excited for lunch and have been knnown to eat it at 10:30am haha
Yummy looking eats. Cheesecake Factory makes a pumpkin pie cheesecake in the fall. It is to die for! I highly recommended!