Dog Days

Sadly, no, it’s not summer quite yet.  The dog days I’m referring to aren’t the ones of sweltering heat.  I’m talking about working like a dog.  The past few days have been busy busy busy, filled with A fib, altered mental status, and other nursing fun.  Night shifts are not my friend.  But next week I’m back to days so three cheers for that! 

How about some food!

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Apple, pear, leftovers.

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Quinoa, roasted butternut squash, and lentil loaf.

The thing about night shift, is my body still thinks it’s night time.  So I don’t have much of an appetite, even though I’m still working the same 12 hours as a day shift.  As you’ve seen from my day shift pre-packed eats (and prepping tutorials), I would typically require wayyyyy more food.  That’s the weird thing about night shift.  My body doesn’t really know how to adapt.  It doesn’t help that I go back and forth between AM and PM schedules (I was hired for half and half), but then, I’d rather have 50% day shifts over none.  After all, I do like seeing my husband and friends every once in a while…

Back to work.

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Apple, apple, leftovers.

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Spinach, steamed sweet potato, squash quinoa patty-cake.

And finally, my last shift to freedom.

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Shredded collards, carrots, falafel, quinoa.

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Look how I made the collard greens into ribbons!  So silly right?  It was an accident.  I “lightly cooked” the leaf by putting it in a glass bowl and running boiling water over it in the sink (one of the classier methods you’ve read about no doubt).  It just softened the texture up a bit since the raw form is a bit tough if not being used as a wrap (like here).

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Once the collards were warmed they loosened up slightly, while still maintaining enough shape to easily de-stem and thinly slice.

Then I just added in carrots, falafel, and quinoa.  Done and done.

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Voila!  Along with Sabra hummus and a double side of apples.

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Of course working nights isn’t ALL bad…

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I get to spend way more time on breakfast.  As a result, my morning meals have become my faves.  Oats are fine and all, but pancakes, waffles, french toast, and home-made granola are definitely treats for my taste buds.  Step aside dinner, there’s a new course in town!

Speaking of decadent breakfasts…hurry up, it’s the last day to enter to win waffles!! 

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Comments (21)

  1. Katie

    I love your collard ribbons! The cooking method is right up my ally, too. 🙂

    Also, I can’t imagine working night shits – just can’t imagine. You’re kind of my hero. Glad you’re back to a more normal schedule next week!

  2. Lesley Lifting Life

    I’ve definitely been craving pancakes lately, those looks amazing …

    I know what’s for breakfast tomorrow! ; )

  3. lowandbhold

    The collard ribbons are so pretty!
    Sorry about the lack of appetite, that would not please me at all!

  4. klh

    The 50/50 schedule stinks…sorry : ( Hopefully you can get a straight shift soon, maybe?! You always have yummy looking packed eats!

    Katie : )

  5. rebecca lustig

    I definitely spend much more time on my breakfasts. In fact, I probably try and schedule my day so that I can have that time– it’s my favorite meal! hah

    I applaud your ability to be such a shift switcher-upper– I am soo comforted by schedules and routines. Bravo lol

    Have a great Friday 🙂

  6. Stacey

    You can’t be pancakes for breakfast that’s for sure!! I don’t think I could cope with working nights. I used to work for an airline but had to quit because the crazy schedule played havoc with my body, it was horrible!!

  7. elise

    hehe…night “shits” is actually about right 🙂

  8. vegansunshine

    Left-overs have never looked sooo good! 🙂

    Whitney

  9. eatmyway

    The pancakes look amazing! I think I’ll make some this weekend! Breakfast is definetly my favorite meal!
    xx

    Nadia

  10. movesnmunchies

    oo idk if i could handle night shifts.. its already 10:45 and im DYING… so tired— yet i stil have work to do.. POOP!

  11. Christine (The Raw Project)

    Sorry about your busy work days! The lentil loaf looks wonderful, I need to try that recipe. The collard ribbons look fun!

  12. Ate

    just had chicken and waffles for lunch. plus a side of pancake from my boss’ plate. win ate.

  13. Erica Rose

    Just curious if those pancakes are vegan, and if so, can you share the recipe?? They look a m a z i n g! Thanks!!

  14. Allison

    Seriously those are the best looking pancakes I have seen in a long while. How did you get them so fluffy?

  15. elise

    recipe coming soooooon

  16. Pure2raw twins

    YUM YUM this is making me hungry 😉 I love the collard ribbons! Those pancakes look fantastic!!!

  17. jessica

    hold on. do you really eat 8 apples a day? dang, girl. xoxo

  18. actorsdiet

    how gorgeous are those ribbons?!? i am sorry to hear about your body’s confusion. i really admire your haaaaard work

  19. BroccoliHut

    Wow, those pancakes look perfectly fluffy and delicious!

  20. Gabriela @ Une Vie Saine

    The collard ribbons look so cool!! I would probably die if I tried to work through the night, so serious props to you. I’m so difficult about my sleeping schedule!

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