Today was yummmmy. So yummy. Let me start off by saying that I claim to hate cheese (just like I claim to hate bananas) – but in reality I eat both foods fairly regularly. I don’t love either on their own, but mixed among delicious things…I’ll gladly indulge.
This was lettuce with tuna salad: canned salmon, shredded carrot, celery, spicy mustard, mayo, chickpeas and topped with cheese
Then I ate half a sweet potato with yummy hummy.
Snack was a delicious sample sent to me by Liz at Bumble Bar.
This was the chai flavor, and I liked it. I think the original flavor is still my fave – but I would definitely eat this again. Liz, thank you so much for the samples!
I ate this, along with an un-pictured perfect apple in between meetings. Despite not having the kids in class today, we were busy. From learning how to use an AED, to reviewing health insurance, to making class lists for next year…I wear many hats.
For dinner, I made a pita pizza. First, I roasted some veggies and made some red sauce out of canned tomatoes, tomato paste and some spices (parsley, basil, oregano).
Then I pre-toasted the pita, and layered it all up and topped it with the cheese that I don’t like.
Then popped it back under the broiler. Cut into squares, and yummmmmm.
For dessert, the return of the fruit cereal!!
There are no words. This is the tastiest thing around: 1 apple, 1 banana, 1 cup frozen blueberries, 1 tbs. ground flax seed, flaked coconut and milk. Perfection.
Thanks for all your thoughts about Columbine. Isn’t it interesting how people always remember details about tragic moments like that? I know many people that were at Columbine during that time, and this day is always hard for them to re-live, but I’m a firm believer that good can always be found. One such glimmer of hope is an organization that my father-in-law (and cousin, sister-in-law, and brother-in-law) work for is called Rachel’s Challenge. It’s a non-profit started by the father of the first girl – Rachel Scott – killed at Columbine. It is absolutely astounding to see the good that she has brought into this world. Rachel’s acts of kindness and compassion coupled with the contents of her six diaries have become the foundation for one of the most life-changing school programs in America.
What do you think? Can good always be found?
Speaking of hating bananas…Remember when we used to put mayonnaise and corn flakes on bananas? I don’t know if I could convince myself to eat that again! That pizza looks YUM though! Mmmmmm
You don’t really like cheese? Oh my goodness. I think good can be found in everything, but I think you have to look hard, and alot of people don’t tale the time or patience to do so.
That pizza looks great!!
Yep yep… those mini pizzas are divine! And I can’t believe you’re not a huge fan of cheese! Although I can’t stand bananas, so I guess that’s kind of weird, too…
Holy YUM at your pita pizza! It looks so good!
I meant to comment earlier but I definitely was thinking about Columbine yesterday. I was in high school when it happened and I have such vivid memories of watching the drama unfold with classmates. I’m so glad to hear that some good is coming out of it!
You’re such a multi-talented girl. I would expect nothing less from you
I’m dying to try those Bumble Bars…I’ve seen them around the blog world but can’t find them anywhere! I have a feeling I will love them.
I, too, claim to hate cheese and bananas but they always find their way into my diet in some form or another (bananas still only in baked goods/smoothies, but that’s more than I ever thought I would do!)
As for Fage, I don’t know why I didn’t love it – I think I’ve only had one in my whole life, so that might not be a fair evaluation – I LOVE Oikos the best, but Chobani is a nice second. I have to give Fage a second chance though, I’m convinced.
That pita pizza looks divine. I want to eat it right now.
HAPPY HUMP DAY!!!
Rachel’s Challenge is an excellent organization. I saw a presentation by them when I was in high school. Very moving!
I think we can always learn something/lesson from tragedy. It’s sad that something like that has to happen before we become more aware.
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Fruit cereal…genuis!!!
I think good can be found in everything but sometimes you just have to dig really deep to find the goodness underneath all the ugliness. It isn’t always easy to find and sometimes we might not have the patience to keep digging but I do believe that it is always there.
I read Rachel’s diaries when I was in middle school, and I remember crying through most of them. She had such a beautiful soul, and though it’s an incredible shame that she died so young, I think the messages of her diaries have touched millions as a result. Her faith is absolutely inspiring.
I hope you have a great day!!
Cheese and bananas are two of my all time favourite things to shove down my throat….
ok, the salad,,the pizza,,they both look absolutely amazing!
i am a FIRM believer good can ALWAYS be found. we have to find it. for if we can’t see through the hate, violence and hurt, then it doesn’t win.
love ya lady
***if we can see
clearly my eloquence needs work.
I love bananas and cheese, so this all sounds amazing! I really need to try fruit cereal soon.
Good can most definitely be found in anything. It’s just harder to see sometimes than it is at others.
I LOVE cheese! I will add it to just about anything. I wont lie, if its really good cheese, I’ll eat the entire block on its own. Im classy like that.
I think good can come out of tragedy. It doesnt make what happened any less horrific, but I think not finding, or making good come out of these awful situations, then we’re just letting the bad take over. Who wants to live in that world?
haha i also ‘claim’ to hate bananas but i LOVE them in oatmeal or with nut butters…just not plain-ick!
columbine is such a tragedy. at my high school last year we had a stabbing from a freshman with aspergers that killed an innocent boy (i was in college but my sister was in h.s. and tells me the fear that spread as she was locked in the gym with everyone that day, and the sadness but then solidarity that our school experienced).
i definitely believe good can be found too in tragedy. programs can be put in place to prevent bullying, enforce teachers to report or deal with bullying, and provide programs for kids with learning disabilities.
i used to eat a plain banana every single day and suddenly i’m just over them! it’s the weirdest thing. like now the thought of them bothers me!
This week has been horrible in terms of tragedies. OKlahoma City Bombing, Littleton, Virginia Tech.
I know for me, living in Oklahoma City during the time of the bombing, good CAN come out of anything. The way the city came together, supported one another was a truly beautiful thing.
I know what you mean about hating certain foods but if they are mixed in, they aren’t that bad! i find that with pinenuts! i HATE them by themselves but if they are in pesto or something I’ll eat it!
that dessert bowl look So good!! i love fruit for dessert!
That pizza looks delicious! I’m a HUGE fan of cheese, definitely one of my many guilty pleasures.
Coming late to the discussion: I don’t know if good can be found in everything. I do think that good can come of or be made to come of most everything. Taking Columbine as an example, there are several good things that arose from that, not the least of which is the Rachel Challenge. But it was made to be by people recognizing something special in Rachel Scott and then bringing the movement into existence and making it happen. Optimism by itself did not produce that phenomenon, but pessimism absolutely could not produce it. Aside from the merciful action of a kind God, which I’d make room for, you have to believe in transformative goodness to have a shred of a chance of being part of it, I guess. Like you have to believe in the possibility of that breakfast perfection, fruit cereal, to make it and enjoy it. Minus the coconut.
OOOOO girl shut UP that pizza looks AMAZING!! goodness gracious! roasted veggies ROCK ME!!
sweet taters and hummus? that sounds amazing!!!!! ive NEVER had my sweet taters savory!
Fruit cereal is a great idea! I’m definitely going to have to try it!
I’m not a cheese fan either…I’ll only eat it if it’s melted!
I’m glad I’m not the only one!! Haha, I was beginning to think I was some sort of freak…
I truly believe good can always be found. It might not always be easy to see, but it’s there. You just have to have a lot of hope and some faith!