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! 
Posted by: Tina 43 comments
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on Nov 2nd, 2009 at 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.
on Nov 2nd, 2009 at 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.
on Nov 2nd, 2009 at 1:06 pm
LOVE lunch at home
It’s one of the FEW luxuries of freelancing haha
on Nov 2nd, 2009 at 1:07 pm
@Sarah @ The Foodie Diaries: I think you meant to say ‘one of the MANY’!
on Nov 2nd, 2009 at 1:08 pm
How awesome to have lunch at home.
on Nov 2nd, 2009 at 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!
on Nov 2nd, 2009 at 1:12 pm
I’m always so excited when I get to eat lunch at home. Where did you get the single scharffenberger squares???
on Nov 2nd, 2009 at 1:15 pm
That salad looks like a great lunch!
on Nov 2nd, 2009 at 1:22 pm
I love being able to make lunch at home. It’s so refreshing for me!
on Nov 2nd, 2009 at 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!
on Nov 2nd, 2009 at 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!
on Nov 2nd, 2009 at 1:28 pm
I love the combination of balsamic and avocado! Surprisingly, dijon and avocado is also a killer combo.
on Nov 2nd, 2009 at 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!
on Nov 2nd, 2009 at 1:42 pm
Lunch at home sounds like quite the work perk if you ask me! I hate having to pack my lunch!!
on Nov 2nd, 2009 at 1:47 pm
Monday Mini Goal: Get all three sports done by Tuesday (I’m in triathlon training). That would be amazing!
on Nov 2nd, 2009 at 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!
on Nov 2nd, 2009 at 1:49 pm
I love having lunch at home, I know exactly what I’m eating and I like that.
Have a great day!
on Nov 2nd, 2009 at 1:58 pm
i love having lunch at home, too, but it’s so hard to decide what to eat!
on Nov 2nd, 2009 at 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
on Nov 2nd, 2009 at 2:16 pm
I agree with Ashley, your photos look awesome today!
on Nov 2nd, 2009 at 2:25 pm
Your photos are fantastic!
on Nov 2nd, 2009 at 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!
on Nov 2nd, 2009 at 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!
on Nov 2nd, 2009 at 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?
on Nov 2nd, 2009 at 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!
on Nov 2nd, 2009 at 3:11 pm
i’m trying to figure out from your picture if you moved your table….
on Nov 2nd, 2009 at 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.
on Nov 2nd, 2009 at 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.
on Nov 2nd, 2009 at 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!
on Nov 2nd, 2009 at 5:16 pm
I love eating lunch at home during the week, too. It feels so luxurious and relaxing!
on Nov 2nd, 2009 at 6:33 pm
I love lunch at home too
seems like everyone does!
on Nov 2nd, 2009 at 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!
on Nov 2nd, 2009 at 8:03 pm
Your toast looks quite divine. I agree….what a perfect way to end your meal!!! Lucky you eating lunch at home!!!
on Nov 2nd, 2009 at 8:19 pm
@Hil: BlogHer Food
on Nov 2nd, 2009 at 8:20 pm
@Jillian (back to the nest): Nikon D40.
on Nov 2nd, 2009 at 9:11 pm
I love avocado and have never tried that combo before- I am adding that to my list of things to try!
on Nov 2nd, 2009 at 9:14 pm
glad you got to enjoy lunch at home! sounds like a fun month
jenna
on Nov 2nd, 2009 at 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!
on Nov 2nd, 2009 at 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!
on Nov 2nd, 2009 at 9:37 pm
Any lunch that involves chocolate is awesome in my book.
on Nov 2nd, 2009 at 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.
on Nov 3rd, 2009 at 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!
on Nov 3rd, 2009 at 10:23 pm
I absolutely love your lunch!