I always look forward to spring.
Except the pollen. Who knew San Diego had pollen?!
Spring food is the best. Don’t get me wrong, I love a roasted winter squash and the orange glow that comes with it. The lighter, fresh spring fare has my heart though.
Today’s #strangebutgood is a round up of some of my favorite spring recipes. Some stranger than others. All good. In my not-so-humble opinion.
One of my favorite parts about living in California is the food.
My inner fat kid is in heaven.
Aside from all of the restaurants we’ve been trying, I’ve also loved all the produce. Citrus is amazing here! These protein lemon squares didn’t last long in my kitchen… but the Gran Marnier Cranberry Cookies I’m sharing today disappeared almost immediately!
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The fun part about moving is using all the baking supplies.
Flour, and sugar, and buttah…. oh my!
I made Cat’s browned butter cookies for the gym crew. Then I did the Fudgy Brownies that Juli linked up to last week’s #strangebutgood to have as road snacks for Vegas and me. For ease, I made them as peanut flour-dusted balls (and because balls).
Next up is my own concoction – Oatmeal Jam Cookies. Jam may sound strange… but – in fitting with the Friday theme – it’s good!*
*Don’t take my word for it – my boss said it’s one of the more delicious things I’ve ever brought in to work. The he asked if I used “real” butter.
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Sometimes Mother Nature is a big help.
I know most of you think I’m nuts based on the US weather as of late.
This was my view this morning:
My camera couldn’t pick up the snow very well so I took some artistic license.
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It’s getting a little odd.
Next week should be really interesting.
I refuse to buy more food until I go. There’s enough in my freezer to feed a small African village me for months. Not to mention all the going away dinners and lunches. No way do I need to go shopping. But look out, Whole Foods San Diego.
As such, there are no real recipes. There are concoctions, favorites from local spots, and dinners with my family (you know that always gets strange). Because when your house looks like this, everything is a little strange… but oh, so good.
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Red Velvet isn’t so strange.
Until I get a hold of it.
I’ve always been a fan of red velvet, but I went on a bender when I remembered it’s Vegas’ favorite. Of course, I couldn’t just do it the normal way (though I did once win a cake baking contest with my great grandmother’s “normal” recipe). I made it healthier and used beets. A little strange perhaps, but good!
In honor of Valentine’s Day, I am doing the obligatory red post. Like I apparently do every year.* But these red velvet treats won’t leave you so full that you won’t want to participate in and romantic activities. Who am I not to follow good advice?
*One day I’ll be more original with V-Day food. This year I’m being original by actually having a Valentine. 🙂
The competition is off.
I don’t know how I thought I was going to pull that one off.
I just got married. I’m moving across the country (anyone want to buy a condo in Midtown Atlanta???). And I was going to do a competition… a week after moving. HAHAHAHA! I’m stubborn. I don’t understand the word “no.” But even I’m not quite THAT crazy.
Also, red velvet Oreos are delicious with Zinfandel. We all know I have an Oreo thing. That red velvet is definitely contender for the top flavor. The cookie isn’t so different, but that cream cheese filling rocks my world.
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Peanut Butter Yogurt Bowl. Mocha Concrete Protein Shake. Pumpkin Cake Pancakes.
That’s my kind of ménage à trois!
If you’ve been reading my blog for any amount of time, you know I’m a protein powder enthusiast. When About Time sent over a dream team of protein powders for me to try, I jumped at the chance. Birthday cake, peanut butter, cinnamon swirl… I was like a kid in a candy shop.
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