Smelling something baking in the oven or grilling in the backyard gives me a sense of comfort and happiness. I love how a simple whiff of a neighbor’s burgers on the grill can make you instantly want to pop over and have a BBQ!
The smell of my lunch today was delicious and prompted several people to ask me what I was making as it cooked in the break room.
What caused the heavenly sent, you may be wondering?
Pizza burgers!
These babies smell so good. Luckily they taste pretty good, too!
I incorporated a MorningStar Farms tomato and basil pizza burger into my lunch by placing it on top of a steamed veggie salad with marinara sauce and ricotta cheese.
These pizza burgers used to be my go-to snack at work. I ate them so much that I eventually got sick of them! I always seem to do that with new foods I love!
What is your favorite food smell?
To me, there’s nothing that smells better than chocolate chip cookies baking in the oven… Though cinnamon rolls do come close!
Anna says
I love, love, love the smell of freshly baked bread. There’s just nothing better!
Although…when I was in college, there was a gelato shop right by my house that made homemade waffle cones, and there were some AWESOME smells that wafted over daily!
peanutbutterfingers says
ooooh that’s a great one!!!
Amanda says
Haha … I am eating a salad topped with one of those veggie burgers for lunch. When I was putting it together last night, my boyfriend came in wondering what smelled so great!
Jessica @ How Sweet says
I am such a ‘smell’ person, too! I love the smell of anything baking/cooking!
Sarah says
i just bought those the other day from trader joes! they are tasty, kinda cheesy a little.
Heather says
the best food smell is when i’m sauteing onions, and then throw some garlic into the pot. HEAVEN!
kaitm says
I really love the smell of freshly baked bread and for some reason, I cannot pass by a subway without wishing that smell would never go away….Its a little strange, I know, but I swear its the bread!
coffeeismycarrot says
Blueberry Muffins baking is an awesome smell! I have a candle that smells just like them called Blueberry Blitz and everytime I light it my husband thinks I’m making blueberry muffins. He says he hates that candle because it’s sucha tease 🙂
theemptynutjar says
Smells….bbq…pizza…fresh baking muffins/cookies/bread…yum stuff…the smell of hummus and nut butter works too 🙂
Vee says
I love the smell of spices: vanilla, ginger, nutmeg, cinnamon.. , I love the way my house smells for hours after I do some baking. 🙂
Just catching up on your posts. I’m sending you very happy, happy (delayed) Birthday wishes! Sounds like you had a great one.
BTW I am so proud of you addressing that nasty comment. Bulimia is such a serious illness and your blog truly inspires and helps a lot of people out there.
Marina says
I love the smell of all doughy stuff, smell of coffee, or some cookies baking…
god, I’m starving right now 😀
Lauren says
I am eating a Morning Star Garden Veggie Pattie as I type this! I’ll have to try the pizza ones.
Anything with cinnamon is the best smell to me:)
Amy @ Second City Randomness says
Fresh cookies are just heaven to me! And of course, so is the smell of bbq for when I’m reaaaaalllyyyy hungry!
Courtney @ Sweet Tooth, Sweet Life says
Those pizza burgers are delicious! I’ve had them many times before!
I am DEFINITELY a smell person too. Growing up, my mom used to make these cinnamon chip scones that always smelled heavenly. Then there was the fresh baked cinnamon bread, or the homemade sauce…
haha, I guess my childhood has a lot of “smelly” memories! 🙂
I’m also a HUGE fan of the smell of bbq…nothing better on a warm summer day! 8)
Kelly says
Those pizza burgers ARE awesome! I love them too!! My favorite smell is coffee…smells so so so good!!!
Courtney @ Sweet Tooth, Sweet Life says
Oooo, I forgot about coffee! That’s the best aisle in the grocery store! (Besides the bakery!) 😉
Lauren @ BIOCHEMISTA says
I just bought those EXACT same burgers yesterday!!!!! Can’t wait to ding in! Unfortunately for me, I’m allergic to ricotta cheese. I may try your combo and substitute nutritional yeast for the cheese. Have a great day!
PS…Per your advice I took my second BodyPump class today and it was AWESOME!!! Legs were def shakin!!! 🙂
xx,
Lauren
peanutbutterfingers says
oooh you’ll love ’em!!! glad you’re enjoying bodypump! it made my triceps BURN today!
Lauren @ BIOCHEMISTA says
MY LEGS WERE SHAKING SOOO BAD!!! I was convinced everyone noticed but then I overheard some girls saying the same thing! LOVE IT! Thanks for the recommendation!!!
xx
Mellissa says
Popcorn is my favorite food smell, I could eat multiple bags of it.
lisaou11 says
Cookies, pumpkin bread, applie pies…and bacon! YUM!
Ps–you handled the comment great! 🙂 you’re the best!
homecookedem says
Oh, I love those veggie burgers!! They are my favorites!! It was actually the very first veggie burger I ever tried about 4 years ago. Love ’em!! 🙂
Paige says
Coffee is my number one favorite smell. When I used to go to the grocery store by my mom, I would stop by the coffee section and just inhale for a good minute or two. Sigh…
Rachelle says
I love my Mom’s T-day turkey, yum!!! And fresh roasted coffee beans, Ahhh 🙂
Hillary says
I heart the smell of baking granola – holy yummm!
Beth says
Anything cinnamon, hands down!
What kind of marinara sauce do you use? You always make me crave marinara and ricotta with veggies! 🙂
Gracie @ Girl Meets Health says
Morningstar burgers seriously do smell so good when cooking! Which makes the eating experience that much more enjoyable.
I’m with you – smell is where it’s at! Hence why I’m semi-obsessed with food-scented candles; toffee chip, birthday cake, pumpkin pie, to name a few…
Naomi (onefitfoodie) says
umm is there anything better than the smell of banana bread?!? it is so strong and delicious! I want to eat my whole apartment when my roomate bakes it!! I also love the smell of BBQ’s and COFFEE! 🙂
justjac says
Oooo I’ve had those burgers before too and they are so. good! I actually think I may have burnt myself out with them too but then forgot about ’em–till reading this post just now! Now I am kind of craving one, ha! Have you tried TJ’s indian veggie burgers? Or the asian or black bean morningstar farms kinds? They are all really good too!!
peanutbutterfingers says
we don’t have a TJ’s near me. 🙁 🙁 🙁
i do love the asian morningstar burgers though!
eatmovelove says
I love this – I am such a “smell” person – I used to walk by a bakery everyday a few years ago…..ohmygod…there are no words – it’s lucky I didn’t go in and rob the place – of bread and butter – forget the money haha 🙂