I don't usually photograph the lunches I make for Ko and I because they're usually very simple: some kind of sandwich or noodle. But lately I've been getting a bit more creative with my sandwiches, so I thought maybe I'd take a picture of lunch once in awhile.
I have mentioned my love of avocados here before. They may be my favorite food. I will eat them in any way, shape, or form, and in any amount. They are delicious. And they're so simple to eat, so I often make noodles, salad, or sandwiches with avocado.
This is an open-faced avocado sandwich, toast with a sliced avocado topped with melted cheddar and fresh ground pepper. Simple, yet stunningly delicious. I served it with a cucumber and tomato salad that could be eaten on the bread or the side. I also took out some grapes we shared.

Dinner tonight was also fairly simple. I made the edamame rice again because it's so delicious. I served bok choy with chicken and shiitake in a Chinese-flavored soup, mashed kabocha, and some beet pickles. Beets are a close second to avocados on my favorite food list, another item I could eat every day. I usually just blanch them and eat them plain, but lately I've been wanting to try something different with them. So today I tried pickled beets and onions. They were pretty good, but my husband didn't care for them. I liked them, though, and maybe they'll develop more flavor as they pickle longer. At any rate, I may make them again.