So apparently I’ve deemed blogging a Monday-Friday shift—and decided you guys don’t mind when I go M.I.A. every weekend…
Jokes aside, as a newbie to food blogland, I’ve been trying to nail down that all elusive ideal posting schedule. I know I’d like to post at least once a day. But I think I need the Friday night-Sunday afternoon hiatus in order to fully immerse myself in all the weekend has to offer. By this I mean it is very difficult to achieve pith, wit and respectable eating habits when inebriated and/or hung-over. To assure you I’m not a total lush, I also enjoy having the free time to frolic around the city with my friends, at times without my camera in-hand.
That said, I do eat—lots—on the weekends. So I’m thinking every Sunday, a weekend-in-eats recap is in order.
During this particular half-dreary/half-beautiful NYC weekend, I discovered…
-Yellow zucchini is undeniably tastier when slightly burnt.
-If you love this:
But want to jazz it up in a manner more socially acceptable than this:
Cinnamon is a completely different but equally as delicious addition.
Seriously, sweet and salty—and something you need to try immediately.
-The former, while healthier, aren’t nearly as honey-licious and satisfying as the latter. However, when the organic bears combine forces with the following weekend discovery….
…and some vanilla bean ice cream….
…they redeem themselves by playing a vital role in one of the most indulgent—and adorable!—dessert bowls to date. All is not lost. Phew.
–Peachy Keen Maple Yogurt=
Greek yogurt + fresh peach slices + maple syrup, also known as my latest attempt to make breakfast taste like dessert.
Eating peaches without maple syrup from here on out is going to prove difficult…
-Sliced apples and Laughing Cow in a warmed whole wheat pita is an incredible afternoon delight.
And I’m pretty disappointed in myself for taking so long to unite these two foodie favorites.
-Soy Vey! teriyaki sauce makes vegetables taste better. No matter what.
Especially when you are still trying to use up an abundance of butternut squash—and simultaneously making sure to eat it in new ways to preserve the strength of your love for said winter vegetable.
The necessity of my finger to keep this wrap in-tact during its photo-op leads to my next discovery…
-I routinely overstuff wraps to the point that they cannot close—or be consumed in front of (or by) any respectable human being.
Lastly…
-When you wake up craving ice cream, there is always a way to make it work (without eating straight out of the carton at 10 a.m.).
I present to you: Vanilla Bean Irish Oats Ice Cream
-Irish oats complimented by vanilla extract and cinnamon, topped with vanilla bean ice cream and, naturally, more cinnamon.
I promise, this hot and cold combo will force you to view both oats and ice cream in a whole new euphorically delicious light.
In conclusion, ice cream can be a part of your healthy morning breakfast. For calcium purposes, of course.
I hope my discoveries make up for my weekend disappearing act! Bloggers, what’s your ideal blogging schedule? And, what’s your ideal posting schedule for the blogs you follow?
Enjoy what’s left of your lazy Sunday!
-Sarah
THE FOODIE DIARIES 
That is a breakfast fit for a queen (or ice cream loving oat-crazy blogette, same diff). I’m all in favor of your weekend bloggie hiatus if it means I can expect a post packed full of epic eats like these. Me gusta 🙂
I love apple slices and laughing cow cheese! And woah, those ice cream oats look ammmmazing!! 🙂
Ahhhh ice cream oats! You’re brilliant. And you are SO my girl for not posting on the weekends due to both drankin and wanting to gallivant sans camera/snapping pics of food. I’m the same way, homes. Have a fab Sunday night!
I have dreamed about oatmeal and ice cream. Literally, dreamed about it in my sleep. I have been meaning to combine the two in my waking life – but just haven’t had ice cream in the fridge for a while – I am so glad you tried it out and it was a success (as if there was any doubt in my mind!)
Definitely take a bloggie break if you come back full force like this. 🙂
I try to post every morning. it can get a little bit much at times but I usually write half of it the night before so as to not load up in the morning/forget too much.
I love plain greek yogurt with maple syrup, and it’s a good way to control how much sugar goes into your yogurt(which, sometimes I admit, I like a lot). Peaches sounds great, blueberries work well too.
Ice cream and oatmeal. I think you just combined my two favorite things in the whole world. If I had not just put myself on an ice cream hiatus, I would make that tomorrow, for sure!
Your breakfasts look really yummy in the tummy! Ideal posting schedule for me is, gasp, I pre-write half of my words the night before when I go to bed, and finish uploading the pics and drop them in in the morning. I sorta split it up. I write long posts sometimes and it helps. I prefer to write long posts once, than post 2-3 x in a day, which is just not gonna happen for me 🙂 I like it when bloggers post once a day, that way I know if I’ve read them that day, that’s it. Some people post 2-3 x day and I always feel like I could miss something and if they’re a blogger I enjoy, that would suck 🙂
Thanks for stoppin by my bloggie earlier today, sweetie!
Oh shoooot, I have no schedule. Over the summer i’d typically post every other morning, but now that i’m at school….I post when I have some goods to present/have the time/want to procrastinate. 😉
I’ve been getting a serious craving for honey grahams, so today i picked up some cinnamon annie’s bunnies!! Cannot waitt to eat those bad boys with some choc. chips and fruit. WOULD go the whole ice cream route, but alas….my sorority house’s fridge does not have a freezer! (They keep that locked down in the kitchen, for the chefs ONLY)…..bummer.
PS, trying that sriracha + popcorn dealio next time i’m home! mmmmm
Sorry for this spastic comment! Have a great Monday girl! xoo
Welcome to the blog world, Sarah!
I try to post every other day. I used to post more often, but my schedule is just too crazy. You just have to figure out what works for you. 🙂
oatmeal and ice cream? you genius!
i find that posting once a day works for me – breakfast lunch one day, then the next day dinner, breakfast, etc….
Ha!
I love your ice cream for breakfast. Breakfast is my fav. meal and ice cream is my fav. food, which equals the most delectable combination. Nice Going!
Apple and laughing cow cheese is a great combo 🙂
I’ve finally got my blogging schedule sorted. I normally post after my evening meal then read any updated blogs and comment. Most of the blogs I read are from the US or Canada so they tend to update their blogs when I’m in bed. I also check out some blogs at work when I have time.
I love cold yogurt on hot oats- need to try it with ice cream! For the calcium, you understand 😉 Burnt zuchinni, teriyaki sauce and butternut squash = some of my all-time favourites.
A lot of people don’t post on weekends so don’t worry about it- just find what works for you. If that means a recap on a Sunday or Monday, or squeezing in a quick post during the weekend… I stopped posting on weekends just to give myself a break, but it’s hard to get back into it! Haha. I’m kind of taking some time off right now though anyway.
BUT, I am putting together details for the NYC blog meet-up so let me know if you are interested 😀
I’m loving the apple + LC and the ice cream + oats combos. LOVE!!
I’m not really picky about the blogs I follow posting schedule. I’m often kind of MIA commenting-wise over the weekend so I don’t get my panties in a wad if people are posting regularly.
I try to post twice per day – once after lunch and once before bed Monday through Thursday. On Friday I usually just post once and Saturday and Sundary are hit and miss. I usually post once per day, sometimes twice. It’s never the same.
Glad you had a fun weekend. Damn that was a long comment, haha.
I try to blog every night. Sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn’t. :)You don’t want to make it too much of a chore or you won’t enjoy it…so do what makes you happy girl!!
Ok, the ice cream and oats thing looks good. I’m not an oatmeal girl. (Don’t throw things at me). I haven’t tried it in a long time so maybe I need to give it another go?
LOVING LOVING LOVING that ice cream breakfast! i am a firm believer in starting the day off with calcium as well 🙂
such yummy eats – i also concur that slightly burnt zucchini is the way to go. yay for the weekend – if i can post on the weekend, i do but if not, no worries. otherwise usually it is 1x/day 🙂
I’m weird and think anything that’s slightly burnt tastes 10x better so bring on the charred squash 🙂
That ice cream/cocoa almond/teddy graham combo?! Yum! Those oats? Even better!
Usually I post every week day and then once on the weekend. You have to do what works best for you though – blogging should be fun and not a chore!
Mmmm…I love Greek yogurt with maple syrup but I’ve never thought to add peaches. Looks GREAT.
I used to post daily but now I try for just a few times a week. Keeps me sane! 🙂
I tend to go MIA on the weekend as well as far as blogging goes… oops
You naughty girl, you! I have never considered pairing ice cream with oatmeal, but it sounds like a fantastic idea. I also love the name of this little concoction.
I like to post M-F and keep my weekends post-free. Also, I try to post before 3pm ET during the week. Ideally, I like to get my post out before 1:30 pm ET.