Weekend (Buttery Scones & The Harbord Room)

The weekend was so busy that I barely had time to keep track of what I was eating, but I did do my best and I hope I did not forget any item. I must admit that lately I am not having as many meals as I should, and this scares me a lot as I don't want to stall my diet.

Saturday:

I had some yogurt with fruit and all bran buds on the Saturday before headed to the gym and that kept me full for a little while. I had brunch plans at 11AM but I had a feeling that I was getting a bit hungry, so I had some coffee with milk and a tiny empanada.

That was the prelude to a lovely brunch. I had buttery blueberry and cheese scones made from scratch. Heavenly! Eggs with smoked salmon, and a citrus crème brulee with blackberries. I almost forgot to mention the Costa Rican coffee! Brunch was so filling that I did not eat a thing until 8PM.


For dinner I had another amazing cheese scone with chicken tikka and fresh Spanish cheese.

Sunday:

I had a full breakfast on Sunday. Omelet, strawberries, 2 cheese breads, and one tiny empanada. I also that a Brazil nut, and coffee with milk.

I had some danactive and all bran buds for snack.

Dinner was on a heavier side. I had a burger from The Harbord Room(http://www.theharbordroom.com/menu.php?menu_ID=2) with sharp cheddar, caramelized onions on an egg bun with fries & a little salad.... 3 tiny delicious donuts...and two glasses of wine. The burger was juice and flavorful. It was a great treat!

Cool Jazz and High Tea at the Old Mill Inn

When people ask me what I am looking for and what has made me start this quest I struggle with an answer. When I hear people telling me that I have everything and that I am extremely lucky, I don’t know how to describe how I feel. In reality, I know that my hard work has paid off, but I feel that there is something missing in my life. Sometimes I ask myself if it is meaning, sometimes I believe it is connection. I fact I think that they go hand in hand. According to Brené Brown, connection is the energy that exists between people when they feel seen, heard, and valued; when they can give and receive without judgement; and when they derive sustenance and strength from the relationship…. It may be it.

Back to the "diet". Well, I did behave well the entire day but I was so hungry during the high tea that I ended up eating all the bad carbs for the whole week! So bad. I had the best scones EVER!!!!

Breakfast was light and healthy. Omelet with cheese and chilies, half of an apple, red pepper and feta, a brazil nut, and coffee with milk.

Snacks today were tea, seaweed, all bran buds, and cucumber with hummus.

Then lunch was light and delicious! Sea bass with steamed bokchoy and mushrooms marinated with soy sauce.


Here is the menu for the high tea at the Old Mill Inn:

A Presentation of Delicate Finger Delights
Smoked Salmon
Cucumber & Fennel Cream Cheese
Black Olive & Sun Dried Tomato
Tapenade with Watercress Seedlings
Mushroom & Sweet Onion Tartlet

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Lemon & Raspberry Tart, Almond Shortbread & Mini Carrot Gateau
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Currant and Lemon Scones
Imported Devonshire Cream
Greaves Jams and Marmalade

Cheers,
Fernanda