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August 19, 2011 By Laura

Yesterday I failed.

 

Twice.  Once I tried to get too creative with baked falafel.  Then I tried to get creative with blueberry muffins.

 

My falafel is in the garbage.  The muffins are edible, but I would never let anyone else eat them.  At least they photographed well decently ok in the right light.

#fail

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I did have a good run – fastest pace ever in a non-race run!  It had been a while since I’d run in my Newtons and I definitely giving them credit.  As advertised, I could feel them propel me forward.  (Previous review here.)

Newton Motion

 

Stats:

  • Distance – 4 miles
  • Time – 31:56
  • Average Pace –  7:56

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In lieu of a recipe (trust me – you don’t want either of the afore mentioned), I want to write about a consumer win.

 

Do you ever wonder if companies are listening to consumers?  Apparently Chipotle is!

 

Thanks to the power of social media, Twitter, and one pro-active consumer, Chipotle will be changing their menus to make consumers aware that their pinto beans are prepared with bacon.

 

Seth Porges, a non-pork eating customer, discovered the beans were made with pork product (bacon) and tweeted his displeasure.

Within 2 hours the CEO of f Chipotle, Steve Ells, called Porges to apologize and rectify the situation.

Source: The Consumerist

 

To read the full story, click here.

Pretty cool, right?

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I’m constantly impressed with the company responses I receive via Twitter.

Have you ever received a company response via Twitter?

Is anyone unpleasantly surprised about the bacon in those beans?

 

Filed Under: Baking, Fail, Fitness, Products, Restaurants, Running Tagged With: Chipotle, Newton Running, restaurants, running, social media, Twitter, vegan, vegetarian

Tofu Noodle Stir Fry with Spicy Peanut Sauce

August 18, 2011 By Laura

The leftover gods smiled upon me.

I still had Moroccan Carrot Salad leftover and I was anxious to use more of the delicious peanut flour I ordered.  Then I spotted a red jalapeño about to go bad in the fridge.  In the same drawer was the end of a red onion.  Right next to the shiitake mushrooms I forgot I purchased.  This could only lead to a peanut sauce stir-fry.

Side note: Did you know that once jalapeños turn red they become more sweet and less spicy?  It still had a kick, but I could eat a raw piece without needing to chug a glass of milk.

This was one of the best quickie meals I’ve done in a while.  I love the way peanuts pair with spicy ingredients, and the way a creamy sauce coats noodles.  The crunch of the raw carrots and almonds made the texture, and the earthiness of the mushrooms was perfect with the nutty, amino-laced sauce.

I wrote the recipe below without detailing the Moroccan part of the carrots (that recipe can be found by clicking here).  You can easily make this without the spices I used there – the peanut sauce is plenty flavorful!

There are also substitution suggestions for the hard(er)-to-find tofu noodles (my Publix carries them), peanut flour (order online), and liquid aminos (Whole Foods carries it in a nifty spray bottle).

It’s a stir fry… a great opportunity to get creative!  This would be great with snow peas, sesame seeds, and/or red pepper.

Leftover leftovers make for a tasty next-day lunch at work! 🙂

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Tofu Noodle Stir Fry with Spicy Peanut Sauce

  • 1 package Shirataki tofu noodles (can use regular pasta)
  • 1/2 C shredded carrots
  • 5 shiitake mushrooms
  • 1/4 C red onion
  • 1 jalapeño
  • S+P, to taste
  • Garnish with fresh cilantro and sliced almonds (optional)

For the Sauce

  • 2 T peanut flour (can use peanut butter)
  • 2 T unsweetened almond milk
  • 1 tsp garlic sriracha
  • 1/2 tsp liquid aminos (or soy sauce)

Prepare tofu noodles according to package instructions.

Meanwhile, sauté mushrooms, onion, and jalapeño in a pan with a bit of oil over med-high heat until tender (about 7-8 mins).  Add noodles and carrots, stirring briefly to mix (~1 min).

In a small bowl, mix together all ingredients for peanut sauce, adjusting aminos or soy sauce as needed.

Add sauce to the pan and and toss together briefly.  Add salt and pepper as needed, plate, and garnish with fresh cilantro.

Enjoy!

Serves 2.

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I’ve been really bad about using up leftovers in the past – this creation has inspired me to try harder!  

Do you re-purpose leftovers?

What has been you biggest leftover success?

Filed Under: Products, Recipes Tagged With: Asian, dinner, gluten-free, leftovers, peanut flour, Shirataki, tofu, vegan

Coconut Milk Greek Yogurt + WIAW

August 17, 2011 By Laura

Jen’s WIAW is becoming my favorite weekly feature.

 

 

I get SO many great ideas reading other people’s posts!  Head over Peas & Crayons to check them out.

 

Breakfast

I was fortunate enough to receive samples of the new So Delicious Greek-style yogurt.  The flavors include blueberry, raspberry, chocolate, and plain.  Made with coconut milk, the Greek-sytle yogurt is VEGAN.

 

The nutritional information overall is good.  The fiber contect is awesome – 8g!  For those who prefer flavored yogurt, it only has 11g of sugar.  That’s a lot for my taste, but it is pretty low compared to others on the market.  It also have a ton of Calcium, Vitamin D, Vitamin B12, and Magnesium.

Admittedly, I was a bit disappointed with protein.  One of the reasons I love Greek yogurt so much is the high protein content.  This coconut version only contains 2g.

 

I tried the blueberry version first.  While I did like it… it was very different than Greek yogurt.  The texture wasn’t as creamy and it didn’t have the tartness.

Recognizing that this may be a plus for some of you (especially if you don’t like/have never had Greek yogurt), I like the “real” thing better.

 

Had I tried it expecting a traditional yogurt, I would have been happier.  I think it’s better than “regular” yogurt!  (Disclaimer: I don’t like regular yogurt.)

 

I gave it some more “oomph” with my new love: Peanut Flour.  Why didn’t you guys beat me over the head to order this sooner?!  It’s life-changing!!!

 

It’s incredible.  Just add a little liquid and salt and you have a protein and fiber-rich peanut butter substance with less fat.  Did I mention it’s also gluten-free?!  I cannot wait to make pancakes and cookies with this.

I’m not sharing – order your own here: Protein Peanut Flour (woo hoo for this hometown Georgia company!)

From a galaxy far, far away...

 

PBJ Vegan Yogurt Deliciousness

  • 2 T Peanut flour
  • 2 T So Delicious unsweetened vanilla coconut milk
  • Pinch of salt
  • 1 container So Delicious Blueberry Greek-style yogurt

 

In small bowl, mix together first 3 ingredients to form a peanut butter-like substance.  Swirl in yogurt.  Inhale bowl of deliciousness.

 

 

Lunch

Moroccan Carrot Salad is even better a day or 2 later!  I made some extra so I could eat it through0ut the week and I thoroughly enjoyed it in a wrap today.  I used a Rudi’s spelt tortilla and stuffed it with hummus, carrot salad, cucumber, celery, spinach, and green pepper.

With lots of water throughout the day in my Georgia Tech glass.  (16 days until the beginning of the GT football season!!!)

Insert 4 mile, music-less run here.  Silly Shuffle was out of juice. 🙁

Do you see that sweat?!  It was so flipping hot.  No music.  630pm.  I think I ran fast just to get ‘er done.

I fantasized thought about dinner the WHOLE way.

Dinner

More carrots!  This time with Shirataki tofu noodles and peanut sauce (yes, more peanut flour!).

Tomorrow you get more details on this!  This post is getting loooong… it was a fantastic throw-together-meal.  You should check back.  Everybody’s doing it.

Snacks

I cannot believe I FORGOT to take a pic of my snack today.

 

Pinkberry yogurt.  Sheer deliciousness.  I got the watermelon (only in stores until August 19th!) with mango and toasted almonds on top.

I also sampled the Salted Caramel.  It was good, but I prefer yogurts in fruity flavors.  “Dessert” flavors (like chocolate and caramel) are reserved for ice cream treats.  Clearly I don’t mind a fruity tart!  (That’s what she said.)

 

My nighttime snack doubled as dessert – a chocolate-peanut butter protein shake.  With spinach, of course.

Almost forgot the pic.  Lucky me – I was chatting with the famous Jen while drinking it and remembered just in time.

In my shake:

  • 1 scoop chocolate casein protein powder
  • 1/2 C spinach (I ran out!)
  • 1/2 C unsweetened vanilla almond milk
  • 1 T crunchy peanut butter
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla
  • 1/4 tsp cinnamon
  • Pinch of guar gum (helps to make the texture more shake-like)
  • Ice + Water, to taste

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I have dinner plans tonight and it’s making the day dragggggg.

Do you have dessert preferences in terms of what you like fruity vs. chocolate-y?

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

 

Filed Under: Breakfast, Products, Recipes, Restaurants, Running, Smoothies Tagged With: breakfast, dessert, dinner, gluten-free, lunch, peanut flour, protein, raw food, Rudi's Bakery, running, Shirataki, smoothies, snacks, So Delicious, vegan, WIAW, yogurt

Strawberry Smoky Almond Tart

August 16, 2011 By Laura

Dessert Noir

Funny how all you guys seemed more interested in hearing about the dessert than the carrot salad. 🙂

Maybe because you were invested in it since I asked for help selecting the dish for Feast Noir???

In the end, I couldn’t choose between the tart and the brownies.  The smoky almond crust spoke to me… but how can you NOT have chocolate for dessert? *insert look of horror*

The tart was awesome!  My crust didn’t hold together as well as I’d have liked (I used 6 T of butter – I adjusted the recipe below to read 8T), but the flavor and creamy filling were right on.

Don’t let the smoked almonds scare you – they weren’t at all overpowering.  I could only find salted, which worked well as long as you use unsalted butter.  The crust perfectly complemented the sweet flavor of the graham crackers and strawberries, as well as the slight tang from the Greek-style yogurt.

For chocolate, I baked Lavender Brownies from The Sweet Life.

They were ok... I loved the lavender flavor, but the texture of the brownie wasn’t my favorite.  I’m more of cakey brownie person and these were closer to the chewy variety.

I’d love to try these again with a few adjustments for texture.


Strawberry Smoky Almond Tart

by Laura Hall

Prep Time: 20 mins

Cook Time: 15 mins

Keywords: bake dessert low-sugar vegetarian low-sodium greek yogurt strawberries almonds cream cheese July 4th tart spring summer

Ingredients (8-10 slices)

  • 1.5 C graham crackers (1 package)
  • 1/2 C smoked almonds
  • 2 T palm sugar (you can use regular)
  • 8 T unsalted butter, melted
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened (1/3 less fat works)
  • 1/4 C Greek yogurt + 2T (I used Atlanta Farm Fresh 2% Greek-style yogurt)
  • 1 T agave syrup
  • 1 egg
  • ~1.5 C strawberries (enough to cover top of tart), cut into thin slices

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350°.

In a food processor, combine graham crackers with the almonds and sugar. Mix until finely ground.

Add the melted butter and pulse until the crumbs are evenly moistened.

Press the crumbs into the bottom and 1/2 in up the side of a 9-inch springform pan. Bake for 10 mins, until the crust is set.

Meanwhile, wipe out the food processor bowl. Add the cream cheese, sour cream, egg and agave. Process until smooth.

Pour the custard into the crust and bake for 15 mins, until set. Let the tart cool slightly and transfer to the freezer to chill. (Note: you can make ahead and store in the freezer for at least a couple of days.)

Spread the remaining 2 T of yogurt across the top of the tart. This will help to anchor the strawberry slices. Arrange the strawberries in a circular fashion over the custard.

Remove the ring, cut the tart into wedges, and serve.

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 Ah, how I love dessert.

What is the best dessert you have made lately?

Do you try to “healthify” all desserts, or do you let treats remain full-fledged treats?

 

Filed Under: Baking, Products, Recipes Tagged With: Atlanta Farm Fresh, dessert, dinner, entertaining, Feast Noir

Guest Post: Mary from Bites and Bliss

August 11, 2011 By Laura

Guest post #2 of the week is from Mary @ Bites and Bliss.

Reasons I love reading her blog:

  • Mary eats some of the most fantastic-looking breakfasts around.
  • She’s training for her first marathon!  I  love reading about the training process (maybe one day I’ll get the nerve too…).
  •  Her photography is incredible – I especially love the pics of her gorgeous horses.

 

Lucky me won a package of Newman’s Own cookies from her, but I promise that doesn’t give me a biased opinion. 🙂

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Hey everyone!

I’m Mary from Bites and Bliss here to chat with you all while Laura’s away.

I’m a yoga instructor, equestrian, recent marathon-trainee, foodie (of course), and college student majoring in nutrition science. But unlike many college students, I’m not into partying all night and stuffing my face with cheap food. Nope, I’m the one of the few that would choose a big helping of sautéed veggies over wings and beer any day. But let me say, it’s not always easy eating healthy while living in a college town where most restaurants are pizza joints and none of them really cater to health, not to mention any special diets like vegetarianism.

Enough about me! Let’s talk about something we all have in common- healthy living. When first starting Bites and Bliss, my friends and family weren’t quite sure what it was all about. Surprisingly, they understood my posting pictures of food and writing about it more than what the blog’s real focus is and suddenly, there was a confusion of what exactly “healthy living” is.

So, what does it mean to be healthy liver?

And by that I mean, living healthy…not a healthy organ. But those are good, too. 😉

Anyway, I digress. Back to the question at hand.

Does healthy living mean eating nothing but salads all day?

Not a chance.

Is it spending hours in the gym to burn off every calorie we’ve eaten that day?

Of course not. (Although I used to think so. But that’s another story.)

Healthy living is just what it says: living. Happily and healthfully.

It’s having that dang slice of pizza.

And cherishing every sweet bite of chocolate…

Or a cannoli or three.

Healthy living is knowing it’s okay to indulge every now and then without beating ourselves up over it. A balanced diet is a cookie in each hand, right?

I kid. But, balance is important.

That may be the most important part of what healthy living is, after all. It’s a balance.

A balance between the good and the bad. Or rather, between being too healthy and not healthy enough.

Wait, “too healthy”? Is there such a thing?

If you’ve ever reached that point, you know exactly what I’m talking about. When living healthy becomes an obsession, ironically, it becomes unhealthy itself. This is the point where our meals are just numbers and our diets so restricted not even a nibble of chocolate can pass our lips without immediate regret. And exercise is used obsessively for burning calories to lower another favorite obsession: the number on the scale.

But, there is a sweet spot between the two. It’s a spot in which both food and fitness work together to fuel our body and keep it strong; when our mind is just as strong as our body and we’re healthy, and just as importantly, happy with where we are.

Think that balance is hard to reach? Not at all. It’s as easy as having our cake and eating it, too!

Would you believe each of those is super healthy, vegan, and gluten-free? Oh, not to forget absolutely delicious. Proof eating healthy does not mean eating cardboard.

The next step is just as simple: strengthening our body and mind.

Through yoga, weight lifting, dancing…whatever floats your boat.

Of course, healthy living doesn’t just happen within the kitchen and gym; it touches every aspect of our life. Food and exercise can only take us so far, after all. Every thing else we do matters  just as much- our choices, our actions…things we do for ourselves, without holding back, to take us as far as we can go.

Like, taking the road less traveled.

Too cliché? I thought so.

How about, challenging ourselves to try new things.

And to change so we can grow.

It’s having fun, finding the small blessing every day, taking time for ourselves, loving ourselves, loving others…

Obviously there isn’t one single definition of “healthy living”. It’s so multidimensional and every single person has their own idea. But in my eyes, healthy living’s doing what we need to do, when we need to do it, for the sake of ourselves and those we love.

Even if that means feeding them an entire pizza from time to time and posting embarrassing photos of them on the web. 😉 (Don’t worry. The pizza’s thin crust, light cheese, and loaded with veggies.)

So go! Be healthy the best way you know how.

xoxo,

-Mary

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“Step with great care and great tact / and rememeber that Life’s a Great Balancing Act…” – Dr. Seuss

What does being healthy mean to you?

 

Filed Under: Fitness, Guest Post, Products Tagged With: guest post

Biscoff Cookie Dough Balls

August 8, 2011 By Laura

Let’s talk about balls.

 

Hee hee… yes, I’m 10 years old…

Delta is my home-away-from-home this week.  Lots of work travel.  It’s only appropriate that I highlight my favorite Delta snack – Biscoff.

biscoff

 

Ever since Miss Smart benevolently bequeathed unto me a scrumptious jar of my very own Biscoff spread, I’ve been fantasizing innovating new and decedent different ways to use it.

I’m officially on the sauce.  Soft serve sauce, that is. 🙂

 

Enter: Biscoff Cookie Dough Balls.

I’ve got a lovely bunch of coconut balls… here they are standing in a row…

 

No joke – these really are like eating a big, satisfying bite of Biscoff cookie dough.

This edible cookie dough is a bite-sized ball of brown-sugar and coconutty deliciousness.  At less than 60 calories, 2.5g of sugar, and 1 gram of protein, they aren’t that bad for you!  I’m not claiming Biscoff to be a health food, but the other ingredients are. 🙂

 

A couple of these balls make a great pre-workout snack – easy to grab and go with a teensy sugar boost to pick you up.  They even have a whole gram of protein each!

 

These may be the best balls yet.  And I really, really loved S’more Balls.

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Don’t worry, you’re getting the recipe…. AFTER you tell me if you’ve been doing push-ups!

I’m really proud of myself – I did them all but one day this week.  The day I skipped was one where I did the P90X Tricep workout, which is push-up-heavy.

 

I also tried out a new-ish ab exercise.  Hayley @ Oat Couture posted 4 and 6-minute versions of a plank sequence she does.  It reminded me that I’ve been slacking in the planking (click here for my plank advice).  It really is the single best thing you can do (aside from cardio) to improve your abs.  Click the links below to see Hayley’s plank progression with her demo pics (she has perfect form!).

 

Workout Recap (8/1-8/7)

  • Monday – P90X Shoulder & Arms, Ab Ripper X, 84 push-ups
  • Tuesday – 4 mile run, 84 push-ups, Oat Couture’s 6 Minute Plank Sequence
  • Wednesday – P90X Legs & Back, Ab Ripper X, 84 push-ups
  • Thursday – Oat Couture’s 6 Minute Plank Sequence, 84 push-ups
  • Friday – 4 mile run, 84 push-ups
  • Saturday – P9p0X Triceps & Chest, Ab Ripper X
  • Sunday – 9 mile run, 84 push-ups

 

The running was a bit lacking this week because I was SO SORE from the P90X leg workout that I was struggling to do much (that’s what I get for slacking on legs).

However, I did bang out 9 miles on Sunday (in 1:12:14!!!) AND I committed to running Atlanta’s Thanksgiving Half Marathon with some friends. I can’t wait!

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Biscoff Cookie Dough Balls

  • 1/2 C Biscoff spread
  • 1/4 C applesauce
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla
  • 3 T coconut flour
  • 3 T white whole wheat flour
  • 1/2 C rolled oats
  • 2 T unsweetened shredded coconut (optional)

 

In a large bowl using an electric mixer, combine wet ingredients until smooth.

Slowly mix in flours, followed by the oats. Lastly, mix in shredded coconut.  

Scoop ~2 tsp of dough onto parchment-lined tray and roll to form balls. Freeze or refrigerate until dough firm.

Enjoy!

Makes ~20 balls

Notes: If you don’t have access to Biscoff spread, substitute your favorite nut butter.  If you do that be sure to taste as you go – you may need to add maple syrup or other sweetener.  You may also sub in other flours – or use all coconut for gluten-free dough!

Approximate Nutritionals: 58 calories, 2.9 g fat, 6.8g carbs, 0.9g fiber, 2.5g sugar, 1g protein

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Thank you for your input on the dessert for Feast Noir!  I think I’m going with the Peach Tart… but those brownies will happen SOON too!

What are your favorite balls?  (Keep it clean!)

Have you been doing push-ups?!

 

Filed Under: Baking, Core, Fitness, Products, Recap, Recipes, Running, Weights Tagged With: Biscoff, dessert, Feast Noir, oats, P90X, raw food, running, snacks, underground dinner, workout

Thank Yous and Push Ups

August 2, 2011 By Laura

Today I am thankful.

I was sitting on my couch last night feeling a little grouchy and whiney and over-tired… it was one of those moods.  You know, the ones where you’re almost in tears for no good reason. 

Then I realized that was just silly.  Monday was not too shabby!

A few things I am thankful for at the start of the week:

  • Being selected for the FoodBuzz Top 9 again for the Indian-Spiced Tofu Scramble I made last week
  • All the bloggy friends – old and new – read my ramblings and left comments over the past few days… you guys continue to inspire and make me grin from ear to ear
  • Making my flight this morning (serious close call)
  • Getting a 1st class upgrade on the return this afternoon
  • Having the discipline to still get a workout in tonight (P90X shout out!)
  • Arriving home to a surprise package  (’cause I am one lucky duck)

The ever-so-awesome plate-licking Miss Smart of The Smart Kitchen blog-fame sent me goodies!!!

In my box of good stuff:

  • BISCOFF spread!!!  (OMG – it is just as amazing and I’d dreamed it would be!)
  • Reese’s (my all-time favorite candy)
  • Vanilla Chia Raisins w/ Green Tea (I’ve never heard of such things but I can say they are now half gone)

This totally made my night.  Those raisins are what I have to credit for powering a good workout.  Double thanks, Miss Biscoff Fairy. 🙂


 

Many of you have commented/asked about the 84 push-ups I do on the daily.

Yes, I really do them.  NO – I don’t do them in a row. 🙂  (They are done in 3 sets.)

The best part?  YOU can do them too!  You just have to break it down and be consistent.

I posted a 4-step “how to” back in May – click here to check it out.

(Added bonus: Re-reading that just reminded me about runny eggs on my pizza.) 

Focus, Laura.

Push ups.  Back in May, I was only up to 75.  Today I am doing my 84 and honestly… I need to quit slacking and re-test (read the post… you’ll see what i mean about re-testing).

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I promise something more creative (probably involving Biscoff) tomorrow. 🙂

Do you ever get into a funk for no reason?  How do you break out of it?

Did you read the push up post?  Are you going to try it?!

Filed Under: Fitness, Products Tagged With: Biscoff, P90X, push-ups, snacks, workout

Running and Winning

August 1, 2011 By Laura

It’s another Recap Monday!

Yes, I will reveal the lucky 4 NuNatural giveaway winners… at the end.  Bwhahaha.  (Yes, I realize you can simply scroll down.) 

Saturday’s People’s Health Day 5K was a good one.  I was a little worried when I signed up because the wesite looks like a cult recruitment tool. 🙂  It turns out that it was a well-organized race and event.

The course was hilly, but fun because there was lots of scenery to enjoy.  Even better – I got to participate in it with fellow ATL bloggers Lee, Lindsay, and Carol!

Source: www.atlantarunningmom.com

Guess who else raced?  Mena Suvari (of American Beauty fame).  I’m not going to lie… I’m so out of touch with pop culture that I had to come home and google her.  She won 1st place in the 20-35 age group…

… because I  won an overall female award and they wouldn’t give 2 medals to you. 🙂  2nd place!!!  Admittedly, it was a small, slow race… but I’ll that what I can get!

Source: www.atlantarunningmom.com

Stats:

  • Distance – 3.14 miles
  • Time – 24:21 mins
  • Avg Pace – 7:45

The People’s Health Day didn’t end there.  5K participants were given 4 tickets that could be traded for goodies from about 10 vendors.  Juice Plus (my fav supplement!) was there, along with a few local restaurants and farms.

The blogger contingent went crazy for the 180 Farm tent (check out their website – they have really great story to tell).  I ended up with extra tickets from a friend who left early and I ended up with a rockstar bag ‘o treats:

 

  • Orange cherry tomatoes (they have a slightly citrusy taste!)
  • Peppers – cayenne, jalapeno, green bell, purple bell, and a mirasol
  • A dozen fresh eggs
  • Via Elisa pasta sauce (from the Nature’s Garden‘s booth)

All of that for 6 tickets and a $25 race number!  That pasta sauce alone is ~$7 in Whole Foods!  (Side note: Atlanta-based Via Elisa makes some of the best pasta sauce you can buy in a jar.)

We didn’t hang out much longer following the awards because we had to get to the Atlanta Blogger Lunch at R. Thomas.  (You can read about my obsession with thoughts on R. Thomas here.)

From left to right: Lauren, Carol, Alayna, Lee, Katy, Lindsay, me, Laura (reader), Tina, Kristy, Katie and Brooke.

Special thanks to Brooke’s husband for taking this shot and to Brooke for sharing the photo with everyone!

My meal was a delicious tempeh fajita:

We had a great time eating, taking pics of our food (patrons enjoyed staring at 12 women simultaneously taking pic of their meals), and chatting.

The last meet up had a smaller attendance AND we’ve added several more locals since.  I’m amazed and how big the group is now – and this wasn’t even all of the local bloggers!

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Soooo… you want to know who the winning 4 are???

*drumroll*

The winners of the box of NuStevia Packets and the bottle of NuNaturals Pure Liquid Vanilla Stevia are:

  1. Lexi @ A Spoonful of Sunshine
  2. Parita @ My Inner Shakti
  3. Lisa @ Healthful Sense
  4. Nikita @ La Cocina Encantada

Good news for those who still want to try NuNaturals!  They are offering free sample and a discount on purchases to readers.

For the free sample of Nu-Naturals Stevia Packets: send a self-addressed, stamped envelope to: NuNaturals, Inc, 2220 West 2nd Avenue #1, Eugene, OR 97402

To receive a 15% discount on NuNaturals online orders, entering the promo code BLG930 at checkout!

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Workout Recap (7/25-7/31)

  • Monday – Kickboxing
  • Tuesday – P90X Biceps & Back
  • Wednesday – P90X Ab Ripper X, 84 push-ups
  • Thursday – 9 mile run, 84 push-ups
  • Friday – P9p0X Triceps & Chest
  • Saturday – 1.5 mile run (to the 5K starting point), People’s Fitness Day 5K, 84 push-ups
  • Sunday – 4 mile run

If you have been reading these over the past few weeks you know that I do push-ups (almost) daily.  This week doesn’t have the 84 listed each day, but they were a big part of kickboxing class and basically half the moves in the P90X Triceps & Chest DVD.  I’m not slacking!

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Monday always seems to creep up.  *yawn*  At least I had awesome surprise of waking up to see I made the Food Buzz Top 9!!!

Help me put a more positive spin on the start of the week…

What are you looking forward to this week?

I’m excited to try out some of the recipes from Spicie Foodie’s July YBR.  Click here to check out my Better-Than-S’Mores Brownie and others’ submissions!

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