Back in August, I was slacking on my What I Ate Wednesday posts, so I decided to put a creative spin on WIAW, or WIRW, I suppose: What I’m Reading Wednesday.

Before I get into the food for today, I thought I’d share some more foodie, food policy, and recipe links that I’ve found interesting. Food for the mind, if you will.

The Insanity of Our Food Policy via The New York Times

This opinion piece takes a looks at the proposed Farm Bill extension, reductions to SNAP benefits, continued subsidies to farmers, and rising inequality as a result.

Best Hotels for Foodies via USA Today 

Kind of self-explanatory; this is a list of some of the best “foodie” hotels.

You Can’t Judge a Celery Root By Its Looks via NPR 

Sometimes the ugliest foods are the most delicious. I’ve never cooked celery root—or celeriac— but I’m adding to my “things to try soon” list. Each of these recipes sounds incredible!

Harvard Study: Eating Nuts May Make You Live Longer via USA Today 

I hate “studies” that make general assumptions like this (I mean, almost everything is a “super food” these days), but considering nuts have been a part of every single meal today, here’s to hoping they—and their healthy fats—prolong my life.

Vegetarian Thanksgiving 2013 via The New York Times 

Although my family won’t be forgoing the turkey, here’s a collection of mouth-watering vegetarian recipes all in one spot. Omnivores and vegetarians alike will enjoy these (I’m particularly intrigued by the leftovers category).

With my food for the mind out of the way, here’s a look at today’s food for the belly. 🙂

Breakfast

Overnight oats with pear (but not the delicious Harry & David pears we received in the mail yesterday—those are meant to be savored on their own!), cinnamon, almonds, chia, a teaspoon or so of agave, and almond milk—topped off with a mug of coffee. (Yes, my jar is empty. Hunger trumps photography, sorry.)

Morning Snack

 A few (overly-salted) pistachios—I forgot how much I love this nut.

Lunch

A leftover slice of pizza (pepperoni, onion, bell pepper, mushrooms, and black olives)

And an arugula, walnut, goat cheese, and cranberry salad (without salad dressing, since I forgot to pack it!).

Afternoon Snack

A slice of chocolate chip-walnut banana bread.

Dinner

A burrito bowl with rice, black beans, corn, salsa, avocado, and grilled flank steak with a side of tortilla chips.

Head over to Peas and Crayons to see more of WIAW. Later, blog world!