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!
Apple, pear, leftovers.
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.
Apple, apple, leftovers.
Spinach, steamed sweet potato, squash quinoa patty-cake.
And finally, my last shift to freedom.
Shredded collards, carrots, falafel, quinoa.
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).
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.
Voila! Along with Sabra hummus and a double side of apples.
Of course working nights isn’t ALL bad…
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!!
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!
I’ve definitely been craving pancakes lately, those looks amazing …
I know what’s for breakfast tomorrow! ; )
The collard ribbons are so pretty!
Sorry about the lack of appetite, that would not please me at all!
The 50/50 schedule stinks…sorry : ( Hopefully you can get a straight shift soon, maybe?! You always have yummy looking packed eats!
Katie : )
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 🙂
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!!
hehe…night “shits” is actually about right 🙂
Left-overs have never looked sooo good! 🙂
Whitney
The pancakes look amazing! I think I’ll make some this weekend! Breakfast is definetly my favorite meal!
xx
Nadia
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!
Sorry about your busy work days! The lentil loaf looks wonderful, I need to try that recipe. The collard ribbons look fun!
just had chicken and waffles for lunch. plus a side of pancake from my boss’ plate. win ate.
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!!
Seriously those are the best looking pancakes I have seen in a long while. How did you get them so fluffy?
recipe coming soooooon
YUM YUM this is making me hungry 😉 I love the collard ribbons! Those pancakes look fantastic!!!
hold on. do you really eat 8 apples a day? dang, girl. xoxo
how gorgeous are those ribbons?!? i am sorry to hear about your body’s confusion. i really admire your haaaaard work
Wow, those pancakes look perfectly fluffy and delicious!
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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