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Guilty as Charged

February 6, 2012 By Laura

Are you a Foodie?

 

Watch Shit Foodies Say for help deciding:

 

If I’m guilty of saying nearly everything in that video… am I a Foodie?

Just please tell me I’m not intolerable… 🙂

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Speaking of foodies… we had an Atlanta Blogger Potluck on Saturday night.

It was awesome to get to try the food from the people whose posts make my stomach growl.

Photo Courtesy Lee @ inmytummy.com

 

In attendance: Emily (former blogger), Tina, Stacy, Carol, Traci, Laura (another former blogger), Alayna, and me.

 

Lee was the photog… and was also nice enough to offer up her house to us, which was fantastic because we could all sit around a coffee table and talk.  It’s hard to have a group conversation in noisy restaurants at long tables!

 

 

The food was delicious, as you might imagine.

 

At our table:

  • Sweet Potato Tot Casserole from Stacy (Mama Pea recipe!)
  • Greek salad from Tina
  • Japanese Sweet Potato Casserole from Alanya (which is going to be in her cookbook!)
  • Broccoli Salad from Carol
  • Spinach Balls from Laura
  • Spinach and Artichoke Dip from Lee
  • Olive tapenade on toasts from Traci *I think*
  • Brie and apples on water crackers from Emily *I think*
  • My Chocolate Zucchini Muffins
  • My Chocolate Peanut Butter Pretzel Cookies
  • Nutella Sandwich Cookies from Laura *I think*
  • Carrot cake from Alanya

 

My plate didn’t have an inch of room to spare…

 

 

And you better believe I cleaned my dessert plate too!

 

 

We sat around talking and eating for 4 hours!  Topic ranged from running to general gossip to horror stories.  Seriously – do NOT ever see the Human Centipede.

As you might imagine, it was all amazing and I left Lee’s house smiling and stuffed.

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Now that the gluttony portion of this post is complete… it’s time for the workout recap.

The Dr. said to take 2 weeks off of running and focus on correcting the balance or strength between my hamstrings and quads, so I’ve been good.  Today’s 70 degree Southern California-esque weather made me miss running a lot, but I did get out for a good walk.  And a treat.

 

 

Workout Recap (1/30 – 2/5)

  • Monday -Back/Bis, 1 mile run, 100 push-ups
  • Tuesday – P90X Plyometrics, 100 push-ups
  • Wednesday – Rest
  • Thursday –  Elliptical (intervals), This Body Rock Wk 2 Day 3 (which left me SORE), 100 push-ups 
  • Friday – P90X Bis/Back, Ab Ripper X, This “pinned” workout, 100 push-ups
  • Saturday – Elliptical (intervals), This Body Rock Wk 2 Day 4, 100 push-ups
  • Sunday – 4 mile walk, This Body Rock Wk 2 Day 5, 100 push-ups

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Three exciting things to cover:

  1. Thanks to all for the “Buzz.”  I made the FoodBuzz twice this weekend!!!  Check it out here and here. 
  2. I actually wrote a weekend post in honor of the #ChocolateLove Bloghop.  Check out my Chocolate Peanut Butter Pretzel Cookies here and link up your favorite chocolate recipe.
  3. Stay tuned for an AWESOME giveaway tomorrow!!!


What did you think of the Super Bowl?  (By Super Bowl I mean Madonna’s rockin’ performance.)

 

If you could have a dream-blogger potluck, who are a couple of bloggers you would invite?

 

Filed Under: Baking, Core, Fitness, Giveaway, Recap, Recipes, Running, Weights Tagged With: cookies, dessert, dinner, entertaining, FoodBuzz, P90X, running, workout, Yoforia, yogurt

Nacho Wednesday

February 1, 2012 By Laura

I am a big fan of trying new things.*

*Unless those new things are Dad’s Nads.

I’ve been really good lately about working through recipes/ideas I’ve noted to try.  This week I have made 3 new dishes already this week!

Side note: I’m really excited/flattered that so many people tried my Citrus Chickpea Cilantro Salad!  Check out this rendition by Sarah @ Quotidienne Moi. 


 

Back on track: with all the fun new recipes, this What I Ate Wednesday is more like “what I’ve eaten so far this week.”


 

Breakfast:

Great morning workouts leave me ravenous and in need to protein.  Kasey @ PowerCakes created this “Power Pumpkin Roll” that I knew I had to try.  This monster is ~450 calories and packs 45g of protein!

I am powerful.

I followed her recipe exactly, though next time I may add another 2 T of pumpkin and leave out an egg white.  I’m curious to know if it would work with flax eggs… that’s a lot of egg though!

Even if you don’t make the roll, make the Chia Vanilla Frosting.  I don’t often think yogurt tastes like dessert, but this one really does!

Lunch:

It must have been the week of orange, because my lunch was even more vibrant than the pumpkin roll!  This miso-laced carrot soup was as delicious as it looks!  Recipe to come Friday!

Served with a giant arugula and celery salad, which I dressed with hot sauce from the Mexican grocery store (the only place to go shop you are serious about heat), nutritional yeast, cumin, and a squeeze of lemon juice.

Dinner:

Last night I had a couple of my favorite over for dinner.  My favorite Sports Glutton, Jed, recently shared a link to his Sweet Potato Nachos that I’ve been drooling over ever since.

One of my dinner guests is gluten-free, and we all make an effort to eat clean.  This dish is a much healthier alternative to your typical nachos, particularly with some modifications!

I used dried black beans… though I was a bit panicked when I realized I forgot to soak them.  Some Googling lead me to a cool method by The Paupered Chef that involved a quick boil followed by 75 mins in the oven.  I have never heard of cooking them in the oven, but it worked perfectly!  Click here for the details.

Post-oven, I let the beans rest until it was time to re-heat for company.  Jed simmered his beans in beer… I am fresh out, so I added the following (post oven-bake) to flavor my beans over medium heat:

  • 1/4 C veggie broth
  • 1/2 yellow onion
  • 2 Chipotle peppers in adobo
  • Dashes of paprika, garlic, parsley, red pepper, cayenne pepper, and oregano

While that cooked I prepared the sweet potatoes… the easy way with Alexia’s Sweet Potato Waffle Fries.  Nom.

When the fries were done I topped them with tomatoes, serrano peppers, and queso.  Back into the oven on broil then went while I sliced an avocado and minced cilantro.

Remove, decorate, and devour.

 

Oh yes, there was also wine.  A Roquevale 2005 Portuguese Red (Alentejo) blend of Aragonez, Alfrocheiro, and Cabernet Sauvignon.  This was a big, fruity, dark wine that I could drink all night long.  Arguably a little heavy for a spicy Mexican-ish meal, but I love a big wine.

Also exciting: I got to use my chalkboard wine art glasses!

I was the lucky winner of a giveaway at Ancient Fire Wine and received 4 bottles of wine from Tapena.  The Garnacha we tried was delicious!  It was approachable without compromising body.  We picked it as an earlier wine (thinking it would be lacking), but it was great!  I’d drink it anytime!

Dessert:

For dessert we nibbled on the vegan, gluten-free dessert I teased you with last week… I’m finally posting the recipe tomorrow!

We also have another dessert nibble courtesy of Callie – she sent over some Rawxies to sample and OMG are they ever good.

My favorite was the Cinnamon Walnut Raisin.  I love how the cinnamon came through – so often the taste gets lost in the sweetness of desserts.

Raw, gluten-free, and vegan… and totally worthy of a dessert platter to share with friends.  I may have enjoyed one as an afternoon snack as well… 🙂

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Those Sweet Potato Nachos would be a GREAT addition to a Super Bowl spread!

Are you watching the Super Bowl?  Any fun dishes planned?

What’s the best thing you’ve eaten so far this week?

Filed Under: Baking, Breakfast, Products, Recipes, Wine Tagged With: breakfast, cookies, lunch, Portugal, protein, pumpkin, raw food, Rawxies, salad, snacks, soup, Tapena, vegan, vegetarian, WIAW, wine, yogurt

“Beefy” TVP Chili

January 31, 2012 By Laura

McDonald’s is cleaning up their meat.

Jamie Oliver influenced McD’s to stop using beef treated with ammonia hydroxide – the stuff Oliver referred to as “pink slime” on his show Food Revolution.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=wshlnRWnf30

Mmmmm… makes you want a bowl of beefy chili, right?

Or maybe a meaty VEGAN bowl of chili?

One of my favorite things to do when I’m bored is wander around Whole Paycheck Foods.  This can be a dangerous activity for my wallet, but it’s my guilty pleasure. 🙂  This week I happened upon TVP that was discounted by $1.  Sold.

I’ve seen it used on a few blogs, but never tried it for myself.  It was really easy – you just boil (read: microwave) 1 cup of water, stir the TVP in, and let it sit for 5 mins.  Instant protein crumbles.

TVP is the perfect addition for vegan chili.  It replaced the usual ground beef without losing the hearty feel and added protein.  The addition of liquid smoke in this also lends to the traditional chili taste.  Discovery of the year, no doubt.

With a little cilantro, lime, and nutritional yeast.  Meaty vegan chili perfection.

If only I’d had a grilled cheese to go along with it…


Beefy TVP Chili

  • 2 tsp olive oil
  • 1 medium red onion, diced
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2-3 celery stalks, chopped
  • 2 carrots, chopped
  • 1 red pepper, chopped
  • 1 C San Marzano tomatoes (or any tomato-substance)
  • 1-2 dried habanero
  • 1 can beans
  • 1 C TVP
  • 6-7 drops liquid smoke
  • 2 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp ground oregano
  • 1 tsp cocoa powder
  • 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • pinch of ground cloves
  • 2 T apple cider vinegar
  • 4 T cilantro, rough chopped
  • 2 C spinach

Re-hydrate TVP by soaking in 1 C of boiling water.  Set aside.

Heat oil in large pot.  Sauté onion until turning translucent (5-6 mins).  Add garlic and sauté another 1-2 mins, until fragrant.  Add next 7 ingredients, stirring to combine.  Mix in spices and vinegar, adjusting to taste.

Simmer for 30-45 mins, stirring occasionally.  This allows the flavors to combine and vegetables to soften.

Mix in the spinach and cilantro.  Cover pot and simmer ~10 mins, until spinach is wilted.  Garnish with lime, cilantro, and nutritional yeast.

Makes 8 cups.

Note: Depending on the tomato substance you use, you may need to add liquid as the chili cooks.  I added 1/2 C before I mixed in my spinach.

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Discovering new (to me) products is so exciting.  #dork

Does anyone else wander the grocery store as entertainment?

Have you cooked with TVP before?  Please share other ideas for using it!

Filed Under: Products, Recipes, Restaurants Tagged With: chili, dinner, McDonald's, protein, soup, TVP, vegan, vegetarian

Underground Eating

January 30, 2012 By Laura

Atlanta is the place to be if you like to eat in secret locations.

It seems like there is an event every weekend!  

This Sunday was the first brunch edition of the Atlanta Underground Market.  The previous markets have been in the evening and didn’t have themes.  Brunch was fun because it forced the vendors to try something new… and who doesn’t love brunch?  I met Lee, Felix, and Heather there for a gut-busting good time. 🙂

Dr. Sweets Cake Emporium was serving up mini, gluten-free pancakes.  They were ok, but the sauce is what got me excited.  Apple-Jalapeno Jelly and Raspberry-Lime Jelly.  I could have eaten the raspberry by the spoonful.

Next up was a Bloody “Maria” Cupcake from S’More Cupcakes.  Whoa.  The mini cupcake included tomato juice, clam juice, Worcestershire sauce, Tabasco, fresh horseradish, and Silver Patron tequila, and was topped with cream cheese, celery, and a cherry tomato.  A risky dish, this turned out to be everything I hoped it and more.

Ciao Bocca offered a Zucchini Frittata with tomatoes, arugula, and fresh mozzarella was a tasty bite.  I was impressed that the quality of the mozzarella!

One of my favorite items was a Margarita Cookie from Cookie Underground.  We also tried the Mimosa and Strawberry Margarita cookies.  All fantastic.  I took a couple of Chocolate Sweet Potato cookie thins to go. 🙂  Vegetable in cookies, FTW.

The runaway hit was Arepa Mia.  We waited in line for a solid 45 minutes to get the most incredible arepa I’ve ever had.  Today’s was eggplant, black beans, collards, and butternut squash.  It was supposed to have a fried egg (for brunch), but they ran out.  I was a little sad… however this didn’t stop me from scarfing my arepa down in record-time.

This next item I have to introduce by assuring you that I did NOT try them.  “Dad’s Nads” were cleverly named testicles by The Original Yay Yay.  As much as I talk about balls on this blog, these were no-go-nads for me!

All of that food makes me glad I had a good week of workouts!

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My modified to cardio-a-day / Mile-a-Day Challenge has been a success!  Two more days and I will have completed it with only a couple of missed days.  Sometimes you just need to rest though. 🙂

I’m officially addicted to shorter workouts – between Body Rock and Pinterest workouts, there is no excuse not to move for at least 15 mins every day.  This week I did this Pinterest find 2x through:

Workout Recap (1/23 – 1/29)

  • Monday – Body Rock Wk 1 Day 5, Stationary bike (intervals), 100 push-ups
  • Tuesday – Tris/Chest, Stationary bike (intervals), 100 push-ups
  • Wednesday – Body Rock Wk 2 Day 1, Elliptical (intervals)
  • Thursday – This “pinned” workout 2x, Stationary bike (intervals), 100 push-ups 
  • Friday – Bis/Back, 1 mile run, 100 push-ups
  • Saturday – This Body Rock, 100 push-ups
  • Sunday – This Body Rock Wk 2 Day 2, Elliptical (intervals), Ab Ripper X, 100 push-ups

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Busy weekends are lots of fun… but they sure go by FAST.

Would you have tried Dad’s Nads?

What was the best part about your weekend?

Filed Under: Core, Fitness, Products, Recap, Restaurants, Running, Weights Tagged With: Arepa Mia, Atlanta Underground Market, Body Rock, brunch, Cookie Underground, cookies, Dr. Sweet's, P90X, Pinterest, running, workout

DIY (Chinese) New Year Noodles

January 24, 2012 By Laura

She’s crafty, and she’s just my type…

 

If you follow me on Twitter or Instagram, you know why this song is stuck in my head.  I did something crafty!

Like everyone else, I am addicted to Pinterest.  One of the first items I “pinned” were chalkboard wine glasses.  I’m not crafty.  When I see something cool, I look for a way to buy it.  Chalkboard wine glasses can be bought, but they are wayyyyy overpriced ($60 for 1 glass and a carafe… nothankyou).  I had no choice but to be crafty.

 

 

The whole process was super easy – I followed the instructions from this “pin” to a tee.  All it takes is a spray can of chalkboard paint and 6 wine glasses (which you can find on the cheap at Home Goods or T.J. Maxx).

PSA: You’ll notice there are only 5 glasses pictured.  Do not drive around with a box of 6 wine glasses in the back of your car for 2 weeks.  Consider yourself warned.

 

 

I can’t wait for the next wine gathering at my place!

 

P.S. I swear I wasn’t drinking rose in the middle of the day (or ever – blech).  I poured myself of glass of this deliciousness:

 

My Whole Foods sells growlers of my favorite kombucha – Buchi Fire. 🙂

I love you Whole Foods… it’s my wallet that doesn’t.

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In the continued spirit of DIY, I avoided a typical Chinese New Year takeout celebration yesterday by cooking my own Asian-flavored meal.

Weeks ago I purchased a bag of kelp noodles… and for weeks I’ve been staring at them in the fridge, unsure of what to do with them.  Last night, in the spirit of the Chinese New Year I busted them out.

 

 

I realize these noodles aren’t necessarily Chinese, but kelp feels like it should be Asian.  Sushi > seaweed > kelp.  See the connection?

Any how, I felt I needed to get in the spirit with an Asian-themed new noodle dish.

 

 

I love, love the sauté goodness I conjured to go with my kelp noodles – the simple mix was filled with flavor.  As it cooked, the ginger, shallots, and garlic made my kitchen smell better than Chinatown.

 

 

The noodles… I’m still unsure.  They were oddly rubbery and crunchy.  I had to use kitchen shears to cut them apart in order to eat.  The texture did grow on me as I ate them, and the taste really was neutral.

Bonus: You can eat the entire package, as 1 serving only contains 6 calories and 1g carbs.  Really – it’s only water and kelp.  They are also a RAW food – upon further research I learned you can marinate them in lemon juice to “cook” them and help the texture.

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Chinese New Year Noodles

  • 2 tsp sesame seeds
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 1/2 large shallot, minced
  • 1 in piece of fresh ginger, minced
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1/2 serrano pepper
  • 1/4 C edamame beans (shelled)
  • 1 tsp soy sauce
  • 1 tsp rice wine vinegar
  • 2 C spinach
  • 1 pkg kelp noodles (or any noodle/rice)
  • cilantro, for garnish

 

In a large skillet, toast sesame seeds over medium heat until just browning.  Transfer to plate to cool.

In same skillet, heat sesame oil.  Sauté ginger and shallot for ~5 mins, until shallot becomes translucent and ginger is fragrant.  Add garlic, pepper, and edamame.  Cook until softened and garlic is turning golden (~3-4 mins).

Reduce heat to medium low.  Add soy sauce and vinegar, stirring to combine.  Add spinach and cook until wilted, stirring occasionally (~8-9 mins).

Add kelp noodles (or cooked noodles/rice) to the pan.  Stir well to coat in mixture.  Continue cooking until noodles are warmed through.

Transfer to plates and garnish with toasted sesame seeds and cilantro.

Serves 2.

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 The real test will be if I do any of the other DIY projects I’ve pinned.  Oddly, most involve vino…

Have you ever crafted something from Pinetrest (or another website)?

Have you ever tried kelp noodles?  Tofu noodles?

 

Filed Under: Products, Recipes, Wine Tagged With: Asian, Chinese New Year, dinner, DIY, kelp noodles, Pinterest, vegan, vegetarian, wine

Greek Protein Mess

January 23, 2012 By Laura

By Friday of last week I had to force myself out the door for a workout.  

 

 

I say forced because I am determined to do cardio everyday and I just wasn’t feeling it.  Not being able to run is dragging me down… 30 mins on the elliptical (or any machine) is not my idea of fun.  My ADD and I need scenery!  I tried to push it this week with running… every time the pain becomes excruciating at 0.8 miles.

 

 

Anyway, Friday I stayed on the elliptical by promising myself that if I was really miserable I could stop after 10 min… then 20 mins.  This works really well for me – by the time I get to those marks, I tell myself “10 more mins isn’t going to KILL you.”

30 looooong minutes later, I did 45 mins of Back/Biceps.  I coaxed myself through some heavier weights with thoughts of breakfast. #fatkid

 

Specifically the Greek Protein Mess waiting in my fridge.  I wish I’d heated it so I could call it a hot mess.

 

 

Have you guys seen the Wallaby Greek Yogurt?  I found it a Whole Paycheck Foods last week and fell in love.  This is the creamiest, most flavorful Greek I’ve tried (that’s what she said)!  17g of protein and just 4 g of sugar, its my dream yogurt.

 

With the last of the container I was hoarding, I made a post-workout protein-filled mess.  Mess because it was a total hodge podge… and I had the shakes (sure sign of a good gym session) so bad that I spilled the protein powder and the cinnamon and then sloshed the chocolate milk out of my bowl.

This is one mess I plan to make  again!  Recipe following the recap.

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So… yeah.  My knee.  I’m frustrated.  It better not ruin my plans to run the Nashville Rock ‘N Roll Half in April!  I’ve been really good about getting cardio in with the elliptical and the stationary bike.  The Mile-a-Day Challenge has been just the motivation I need.

I’ve also been loving Body Rock.  The hotel I stayed in last week had a terrible gym, but Body Rock saved the day.  The 30 Day Challenge is no joke!  Especially the Sean’s part of the Day 3 workout.  Holy quad burn, Batman.

 

 

 

Workout Recap (1/16 – 1/22)

  • Monday – 100 push-ups
  • Tuesday – Body Rock Day 2, 1 mile run, Shoulders, 100 push-ups
  • Wednesday – This Body Rock, 1 mile run, Ab Ripper X
  • Thursday – Body Rock Day 3, Stationary bike (intervals)
  • Friday – Bis/Back, Elliptical (intervals)
  • Saturday – Body Rock Day 4, 1 mile run, 20 spiderman push-ups
  • Sunday – 1/2 mile run (knee gave up), Tris/Chest, Ab work*, 100 push-ups

*Sunday’s ab work was basic but good – if you ever need a quickie just try doing 100 reps of your favorite ab exercises.  I did 100 sit-ups on the exercise ball, 100 bicycle abs, and 100 baby crunches.  Then I did Hayley’s 6 minute plank rotation.

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Greek Protein Mess

  • 1/2 C plain Greek Yogurt
  • 1/2 C unsweetened almond milk
  • 1 T chia seeds
  • 1 scoop vanilla protein powder
  • 2 tsp peanut flour
  • 1 tsp maca 
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp allspice
  • 5-6 drops NuNaturals Liquid Coca Stevia
  • Apple

 

Mix everything (except the apple) in a bowl and place in the fridge for at least 1 hour.  Remove and stir, adding more milk if necessary.

Top with diced apple, or other fruit of choice.

Refuel yourself!

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This weekend I completed a fun art project (and I’m NOT artsy like my aunt).  Can’t wait to share with you tomorrow!!!

Do you like doing cardio on machines?  How do you get through it?

Some of you said last week you were doing/wanted to do  Body Rock.  How do you like it so far?

 

Filed Under: Breakfast, Core, Fitness, Products, Recap, Recipes, Running, Weights Tagged With: Body Rock, breakfast, chia, injury, Mile-a-Day, protein, running, vegetarian, Wallaby, workout, yogurt

What I Ate in Maryland

January 18, 2012 By Laura

Travel can be an adventure in eating.

 

It can also be an adventure in finding workspaces with outlets, tables, cell phone signals… yesterday I worked all afternoon in a flatbread pizza place.

Barnes & Noble was closed for MLK (WTF?!  That’s like Starbucks closing – it just doesn’t happen!).  This meant that Starbucks was even more crowded than usual.  Flatbread it was.  I left the store having been cured of craving pizza for a while and smelling like an Italian mamma.

At least I had a wonderful dinner recommendation from Kimberly @ Grubarazzi to look forward to – Woodberry Kitchen.  They even celebrate Meatless Monday!

Side note: check out her blog – she makes some rockstar dishes!  

Goldeneye

 

Woodberry Kitchen in Baltimore is incredible.  It was a little dark for pics (I was ill-prepared in the camera department), but everything was delicious.  Don’t skip the Goldeneye drink.  It was stellar.  Say hi to Conner the bartender for me.

If you ever go, DO NOT skimp the CMP for dessert.  Malted ice cream, chocolate sauce, marshmallow fluff, and wet peanuts.  All house-made.  It was one of those “moment of silence” desserts.

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This is What I Ate Wednesday, not what I drank Monday.

 

 

Breakfast:

An adventure in hotel icky oatmeal.

 

I grabbed some of the hotel’s runny, mucus-like oatmeal and made it edible with a few mix-ins:

  • Double vanilla ice cream-flavored protein powder from home (really good, btw)
  • Peanut butter
  • Apple
  • Coffee

It was not Sweet Potato Pie Oatmeal, but by the time I got done with it these oats were not too shabby!

 

Lunch:

We ate at a burger place.  I had a salad and a sweet potato.  It was underwhelming… this is what was left when I remembered to take a pic:

 

Dinner:

I don’t care what Hollywood says, the Grubarazzi won’t lead you astray.  Thanks to another of her recommendations we dined like A-listers in a Vietnamese restaurant located in a strip mall.

 

The Saigon Noodle House doesn’t look like much from the outside, but their summer rolls and pho were ah-mazing.

Tofu Summer Role with peanut sauce and sriracha

Tofu Pho with Thai basil, jalapenos, and bean sprouts to garnish

Shrimp Curry (I picked around the shrimp)

Chicken and Rice Clay Pot… in an aluminum pot

 

Verdict:  Do NOT miss the summer rolls and the pho.  I could to skipped the other two dishes, but – to be fair – I picked around all the seafood/meat and didn’t get the full effect.

 

Snacks:

B&N-Starbucks-style.  Raspberry Oolong tea and the best KIND bar I’ve had to date – Dark Chocolate Cherry Cashew.

 

There was also some late-night chocolate that had to be eaten. 😉

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I made the FoodBuzz Top 9 today with these Chewy (Vegan) Granola Cookies!!!  Thanks to everyone for the BUZZ and welcome to any new visitors!  Check out the Top 9 by clicking here.

Have you ever had pho?

What’s the best “bar” you’ve tried lately?  Have you had a KIND bar?

 

Filed Under: Breakfast, Products, Restaurants, Travel Tagged With: Asian, Baltimore, breakfast, cocktails, cookies, dessert, dinner, FoodBuzz, oats, protein, restaurants, Saigon Noodle House, salad, soup, tofu, WIAW, Woodberry Kitchen

Get Slimed (Green Protein Icing)

January 12, 2012 By Laura

Remember that slime show on Nickelodeon?

It was called “You Can’t Do That on Television.”

Side note: did you know Nickelodeon is recognized by spell check?

The contestants would have complete some challenge and if they failed, they got “slimed.”  According to Nickipedia, the slime consisted of “green gelatin and cream of wheat, and/or oatmeal.”

I wanted to be on that show so bad it hurt.  Probably more so because my parents wouldn’t even let me watch it.  Max + Lynda = most strict parents in the world.  Not that I’m bitter. 😉

Moving on to MY green slime…

Usually after a weight workout I have a green protein smoothie.  However, I had to run out to my car and by the time I got back I was far too cold for a cold drink.  Protein sauce seemed like the perfect solution.

Admittedly, this may be the weirdest thing I’ve ever posted about eating.  It kind of looked like Nickelodeon’s slime, but it was pretty tasty!  Especially with the blueberry “syrup.”

As a sad, waffle maker-less soul, I have become a fan of Van’s Waffles.  The blueberry flavor is good without packing a ton of sugar, and they offer whole grain, organic, and gluten-free varieties.  If you pop them in the oven on broil for 1-2 mins on each side, they come out nice and crispy.

The blended protein powder (I used Sun Warrior Vanilla) with spinach and a little almond milk only took a second, and I used my “lazy” technique to the get blueberry syrup in 30 seconds.  (1/2 C blueberries + 3-4 drops liquid stevia in a bowl and microwaved for 30-40 secs).

The topping is on the thick side – I like an “icing” topping.  If you prefer a syrup-y consistency, just thin it out with more milk.

Delicious and nutritious – not only will this entertain small children who like slime, but it will also keep you full until lunch!

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Green Blueberry Protein Icing

  • 1 C spinach
  • 1 scoop vanilla protein powder
  • 1/4-1/3 C unsweetened almond milk
  • 1 tsp maca (optional)
  • 1 tsp almond extract
  • 1/4 tsp butter extract (optional)
  • 5-6 drops liquid stevia (more if you like sweeter)
  • 1/2 C blueberries

Combine everything except blueberries in blender (I used my Magic Bullet).  Blend until smooth.

Meanwhile, place blueberries in small bowl and microwave for 30-40 seconds, until beginning to burst and become “juicy.”

Pour the juice and some of the blueberries into the blender with green mix and blend again.

Spread sauce on top of waffle/pancake/muffin/etc, finishing with remaining warmed blueberry sauce.

Creep out everyone around you with your odd breakfast creation.

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Another point for green: it photographs so much better than brown.

Was there a game show you wished you could be on?

What’s the weirdest food/creation you eat?

Filed Under: Breakfast, Products, Recipes, Smoothies, Weights Tagged With: breakfast, Nickelodeon, protein, smoothies, Sun Warrior Protein Powder, Van's Natural Foods, vegan, workout

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