Lunch at Home
My work schedule is flip-flopped today, so I got to eat lunch at home today! 
Eating lunch at home probably doesn’t sound that exciting, but when you’ve worked 9-5 for your entire adult life, it’s pretty sweet!
I made myself an awesome salad with romaine lettuce, spinach, grape tomatoes, shredded carrot, onions, cucumbers, avocado, balsamic vinegar, and leftover brown rice + roasted shrimp from last night.
I love the combo of balsamic vinegar + avocado! It’s fantastic! 
I had a glass of ice water with lunch. Plain and simple.
The second half of lunch was a piece of cinnamon raisin toast with a thick smear of chunky peanut butter on top.
And I had a couple of chocolates on the side, which were the perfect way to end a meal.
Upcoming Gordon’s Events
Here’s just a sampling of events…
- Simi Wine Dinner at the Taj Hotel
- A Night in Bordeaux
- Tuscan Wine Dinner with Il Molino di Grace & Sweet Basil
- Chocolate Heaven: Dessert and Dessert Wine Pairings
- Beer 101
For a complete list of upcoming events, check out the November and December calendars. You call also follow Gordon’s on Twitter and Facebook.
If you are ever interested in attending an event at Gordon’s, please let me know. I’d love to join you!
In addition to upcoming events, I’ve also been posting fun news related to wine, beer, and spirits, like What Wines to Bring to A Dinner Party and When You Should Stir Versus Shake a Cocktail.
I’m off to a NuVal team meeting! See ya tonight! 
Ashley — November 2, 2009 @ 12:58 pm
Lunch at home – what a luxury!
Just wanted to say that your food pics are particularly pretty today!! Balsamic + avocado is absolutely delicious.
Yasmin — November 2, 2009 @ 1:00 pm
Yummers! Your lunch looks exactly like mine today but with chicken instead. I don’t get to eat it at home though
Enjoy the rest of your day.
Sarah @ The Foodie Diaries — November 2, 2009 @ 1:06 pm
LOVE lunch at home
It’s one of the FEW luxuries of freelancing haha
Tina — November 2, 2009 @ 1:07 pm
@Sarah @ The Foodie Diaries: I think you meant to say ‘one of the MANY’!
Jessica @ How Sweet It Is — November 2, 2009 @ 1:08 pm
How awesome to have lunch at home.
Jessie (Vegan-minded) — November 2, 2009 @ 1:10 pm
I am lucky enough to enjoy lunch at home too since I have been working from home lately. It is so nice to not feel rushed or have to wait in a lunch line.
I agree, chocolate is the BEST way to end a meal!
Hil — November 2, 2009 @ 1:12 pm
I’m always so excited when I get to eat lunch at home. Where did you get the single scharffenberger squares???
Food Makes Fun Fuel — November 2, 2009 @ 1:15 pm
That salad looks like a great lunch!
amanda (Two Boos Who Eat) — November 2, 2009 @ 1:22 pm
I love being able to make lunch at home. It’s so refreshing for me!
Jessica (Sidewalk Theologian) — November 2, 2009 @ 1:25 pm
Eating at home has definitely helped me to stay out of a rut, not spend money on lunch and eat up leftovers! Plus, there’s no box of tempting doughnuts in the coffee room when you work from home!
Julie @ Peanut Butter Fingers — November 2, 2009 @ 1:25 pm
i always wish i could eat at home. i feel like i could really utilize the oven & cut down on the excessive amts. of tupperware i go through every day!
MichellePC — November 2, 2009 @ 1:28 pm
I love the combination of balsamic and avocado! Surprisingly, dijon and avocado is also a killer combo.
Kat (kats daily plate) — November 2, 2009 @ 1:38 pm
I just started working a schedule where I eat lunch at home a few days a week and I love it! I notice that I eat many more fruits and veggies because I don’t have to worry about packing everything up and taking it to work in tupperware. So much better!
Joelle (The Pancake Girl) — November 2, 2009 @ 1:42 pm
Lunch at home sounds like quite the work perk if you ask me! I hate having to pack my lunch!!
Betty — November 2, 2009 @ 1:47 pm
Monday Mini Goal: Get all three sports done by Tuesday (I’m in triathlon training). That would be amazing!
Megan M. (Bites of the Apple) — November 2, 2009 @ 1:48 pm
I might just try that avacado and balsamic combo. I have a weird fear of non-guacamole avacados, but maybe guacamole is only a gateway drug to the world of avacaods. I used to not like guacamole either. Baby steps!
Diana — November 2, 2009 @ 1:49 pm
I love having lunch at home, I know exactly what I’m eating and I like that.
Have a great day!
brandi — November 2, 2009 @ 1:58 pm
i love having lunch at home, too, but it’s so hard to decide what to eat!
Abby (Abbys Vegan Eats) — November 2, 2009 @ 1:59 pm
YUM! I can totally relate.. I had a personal day off work on Friday and eating at home was fabulous..lol. Have a super day, Tina
Leigh — November 2, 2009 @ 2:16 pm
I agree with Ashley, your photos look awesome today!
Casey Leigh — November 2, 2009 @ 2:25 pm
Your photos are fantastic!
noodlegirl — November 2, 2009 @ 2:26 pm
I really need to eat at home more I am such a piggy always eating out eventhough I can eat at home ugh!
Lizzy — November 2, 2009 @ 2:43 pm
i love eating lunch at home, makes the day seem so much shorter because you get to get out of the office and spend some time in a place you love!
Jillian (back to the nest) — November 2, 2009 @ 2:56 pm
What kind of camera do you have? And how do you always get your photos of food to turn out so good?
Naomi — November 2, 2009 @ 3:03 pm
lunch at home is the best! twice a week I get to do that, its nice to read the paper or blog and just eat a nice, not rushed meal!
i am all about that thick schmeared cinnamon toast!
Lynn (The Actors Diet) — November 2, 2009 @ 3:11 pm
i’m trying to figure out from your picture if you moved your table….
Cynthia (It All Changes) — November 2, 2009 @ 3:25 pm
Eating lunch at home is awesome because you can choose what you want instead of being stuck with what you brought.
I love avocado and vinegar and especially when I add a bit of hummus too.
Katie — November 2, 2009 @ 4:35 pm
I love all those foods! I have a hollow leg today ugh! I wish my future job would let me eat at home… Something about the peacefulness of eating whatever your craving at that exact moment.
Amanda @ Cakes and Ale — November 2, 2009 @ 5:10 pm
I’ve got a soft spot for cinnamon bread (I like mine topped with cream cheese, weird as that sounds…)… but I haven’t had it in ages! I need to find a good whole grain option!
Carrie — November 2, 2009 @ 5:16 pm
I love eating lunch at home during the week, too. It feels so luxurious and relaxing!
Emma — November 2, 2009 @ 6:33 pm
I love lunch at home too
seems like everyone does!
ellen eats beets — November 2, 2009 @ 6:53 pm
I love being able to eat lunch at home. I did it everyday in high school and am jealous to the max that your new jobs allows it!
Melissa (Melissa Likes To Eat) — November 2, 2009 @ 8:03 pm
Your toast looks quite divine. I agree….what a perfect way to end your meal!!! Lucky you eating lunch at home!!!
Tina — November 2, 2009 @ 8:19 pm
@Hil: BlogHer Food
Tina — November 2, 2009 @ 8:20 pm
@Jillian (back to the nest): Nikon D40.
Megan — November 2, 2009 @ 9:11 pm
I love avocado and have never tried that combo before- I am adding that to my list of things to try!
Jenna — November 2, 2009 @ 9:14 pm
glad you got to enjoy lunch at home! sounds like a fun month
jenna
bobbi — November 2, 2009 @ 9:23 pm
wish I lived closer all your events you go to look so great! I too would LOVE to eat lunch at HOME!
Light Delight with TouTou — November 2, 2009 @ 9:24 pm
wow, maybe I should re-think my lunch at home
. I tried balsamic but not with avocado. Gotta give it a shot;D thanks for the innovation!
Chelsea (Chelsea's Chew and Run Fun) — November 2, 2009 @ 9:37 pm
Any lunch that involves chocolate is awesome in my book.
Michelle — November 2, 2009 @ 10:41 pm
Are you working for Gordon’s?? I know them really well. Do you publicize and go to all of their events? Its been a while since I have been to one but they are great.
Michelle — November 3, 2009 @ 7:17 am
Are you working for Gordon’s?? I know them really well. Do you publicize and go to all of their events? Its been a while since I have been to one but they are great.
Sorry… forgot to say great post – can’t wait to read your next one!
Sarah — November 3, 2009 @ 10:23 pm
I absolutely love your lunch!