Colorado is stunning.
Whether it be a WBFF fitness show or a sunset…
I’ve been enjoying some incredible views in Colorado!
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This WIAW I’m in Colorado camping out at Heather’s house. It’s been so much fun being here and in her kitchen!
Read on for my eats, and then check out Jenn’s blog for everyone else’s delicious creations!…
I’m high on my #MoveHappy this week!
I’m in Colorado… what were you thinking?
This week I get to do my #MoveHappy challenge with Heather in Colorado! In case you missed it, Heather and I are co-hosting a challenge to have FUN with fitness in July. You can read the details here. We have a lots of prizes and 5 chances to win some of our favorite fitness-related items. Last week’s prize was announced on Heather’s blog, and this week I have the goods again!
First let’s talk about how awesome is is to be here for Heather’s 2nd bikini competition! She decided to start competing almost a year ago this week when we were on vacation in Napa. I told her if she did, I’d come to Colorado and do a competition with her… this time she’s competing in a different organization and I’m taking a year off, so I came to spectate. Doesn’t she look great?
We celebrated a great show with lot of tasty food at Session Kitchen. The server was amazing – she even brought out a special dessert for Heather! Chocolate Chip Blondie S’mores with streusel sucre and White Russian gelato.
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Squashes make great bowls.
Ohhhh… wouldn’t a cereal bowl of squash be cool?!
I make batches and batches of squash each week. Usually kabocha. It’s a problem. Or it would be if it wasn’t also healthy. I’m not orange yet!
I roasted the above at the beginning of the week so I could use it for a quick, homemade breakfast. All I needed to do was put the kabocha in the over under broiler while I whipped up the eggs, apples, and peanut sauce. All of these things are delicious, but maybe a little strange to eat together and for breakfast. Or maybe not. The moral of the story is that it’s really good!
The best thing about this creation is that It can all be done simultaneously, so even notoriously late to work people (not that I know anything about that) can have a fancy start to the day!
The apples and cinnamon made it feel like pie, but the peanut butter made it divine. The only way this could have been better is if I’d had bacon.
Place kabocha in the over to re-heat and crisp up.
Sauté apples in a small plan. When softened, remove from pan and set aside.
Scramble eggs (or egg whites) with cinnamon and 2-3 drops of stevia, if desired. When almost done, add apples.
Remove squash from oven. Top with egg-apple mixture and peanut sauce (or nut butter).
Enjoy!
How have you enjoyed making co-workers, friends, or family stare with strange but good creations this week? The link up rules can be found here or by clicking on “Strange But Good” in the menu bar above. In short, I want to see what concoctions have earned you weird looks from co-workers, family and friends! Post your Strange But Good creations, grab the logo below for your blog, and link up here.
Remember to use #strangebutgood in any Tweets and Instagrams of your creations. 🙂
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Annnnnd I’m in Colorado! Wheeee!
Do you pre-make food for the week?
Do you eat the same thing for breakfast everyday or shake it up?
Nothing says ‘I love you’ like free.
Or cold, hard cash. Either way.
By now we are all aware of the free Starbucks drink on your birthday. Even though I didn’t get an offer this year – wtf?! People like to make a game of how much they can get – whether its a birthday freebie or just to pay too much for already over-priced coffee. The previous record for ONE drink was $54.74. Child’s play!
A Florida woman managed to order a $60.58 Frappuccino. According to Consumerist, the drink consisted of 60 shots of espresso, matcha powder (gotta stay healthy!), and caramel, white mocha, and hazelnut syrups. She even brought along a jug for the barista so it would all fit! I’m assuming she didn’t drink it all… I didn’t see any follow up reports about her having a caffeine-induced heart attack.
Yet another way to order obnoxiously at Starbucks. You’re welcome.
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This WIAW is a birth-day east celebration! Actually, it was pretty mundane until dinner… I was busy at work and I knew what was coming to me for dinner!
Read on for my eats, and then check out Jenn’s blog for everyone else’s delicious creations!…
The King needs no introduction.
That’s code for “I couldn’t think of anything cleaver.”
Seriously though. How can you go wrong with peanut butter, bananas, bacon and chocolate? Maybe if you’re vegan… but you could add TVP bacon or salted nuts instead! The key is the sweet and the salty.
You see the good, so where’s the strange? I’m assuming some of you will think the jicama is (still) strange. Think of it like chicken. Or oatmeal if you want a more breakfast-y analogy. It takes on any flavor.
What results is a bowl of creamy, peanut buttery porridge topped with sweet ‘naners and chocolate with salty deliciousness. Mmmmm… bacon…
I need a cold shower…
Prepare jicama porridge according to these instructions, adding peanut flour at the end.
Top with desired amount of banana slices, bacon “sprinkles,” and chocolate syrup. I made a quick syrup using cocoa powder, unsweetened vanilla almond milk, and a little stevia.
Devour.
How have you enjoyed making co-workers, friends, or family stare with strange but good creations this week? The link up rules can be found here or by clicking on “Strange But Good” in the menu bar above. In short, I want to see what concoctions have earned you weird looks from co-workers, family and friends! Post your Strange But Good creations, grab the logo below for your blog, and link up here.
Remember to use #strangebutgood in any Tweets and Instagrams of your creations. 🙂
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Don’t forget to record your #MoveHappy workouts here for a chance to win this week’s prizes from Quest and Nutrix Hawaii!
Are you a fan of the King?
What is your favorite oatmeal topping?
I view food as a source of entertainment.
What do you expect from a person who goes to Whole Foods when she’s bored?
Sometimes food prep gets a bit mundane. When you’re packing up 3-4 meals a day to take to work, there are only so many options. I wonder if we could get an oven in the office…
This past Sunday marked 6 years since my dad died. As per tradition, my sister and I spent the day with mom at the house we grew up in. We grilled out and had a great time eating (my mom has a similar Whole Foods problem – soooo much delicious food!). It was fun to reminisce and enjoy the gorgeous pool day. And I got to cook with my mom, which I love!
It was also a good opportunity to food prep in a different way. I stopped by the farmer’s market on the way to the house and loaded up on chicken, fish, and veggies. I live in a condo, which means we can’t have grills. Mom, on the other hand, has a gas grill AND a Big Green Egg. It’s been the perfect way to add more variety to my prep!
This week I’ve been especially loving the BBQ chicken I made. It was a really quick marinade, and it packed a punch! I used smoked paprika and my healthy homemade BBQ sauce (I keep a batch on hand all summer) to heat it up. They were a great compliment to the tangy mustard.
You could use your favorite store brought BBQ sauce if you don’t have any homemade. If you’re grill-less like I usually am, this would be fine on a grill pan or baked in the oven.
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This WIAW I wanted to eat each meal consecutively. Between leg day and the excitement of grilled food I was entertained alllll day!
Read on for my eats, and then check out Jenn’s blog for everyone else’s delicious creations!…
I’m a big dill.
In my head.
Really though. I posted the pic below on Instagram heading into leg day on Monday, but there’s a reason other than humor. Legs days with my trainer always kick my butt. He’s brutal… in a good way though. One of the reasons I love training with him is that he pushes me to do more than I even imagine to be possible.
When I walk into a session with him, I psych myself UP. So much of lifting is mental. If you tell yourself you can and approach the weights with confidence, you’ll be amazed by what you can do. That’s also a good example of how I #MoveHappy. 😉
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This WIAW I was STARVING from leg day. I wanted a little bit of everything, so that’s what I had!
Read on for my eats, and then check out Jenn’s blog for everyone else’s delicious creations!…
Weekends are for wandering.
But don’t get lost.
I did lose a car key… but I had a spare! I have no idea where it is. This is not at all relevant to this wandering post.. My weekend started out strong with an attempt at homemade bread on Friday morning. I had bookmarked Sarena’s gluten-free bread recipe when she shared it on Lindsay’s blog weeks ago. I have a fear of making yeast bread, but I’d had bread made by Sarena before and couldn’t wait to try it for myself.
The flavor was great, but I think the chef was to blame for the too-dense texture. Sarena’s recipe says to use a mixer. I used my hands. Next time I’ll try whipping the eggs first to get some air in! Or I may crash my mom’s house to use her mixer. 😉
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