Buried
Posted: October 29, 2009 Filed under: Breakfast, Mid-Day Yummies | Tags: apples, butternut squash, cinnamon, milk, pomegranate, snow 16 Comments »We were supposed to go on a field trip today…
This was taken at 8am, after Meeker attempted to dig us out, and it has been snowing like crazy
all day long.
If you didn’t already guess…I had another snow day today! I can’t really believe it. Consecutive snow closures haven’t happened (to me) since I was a senior in high school…and that was in MARCH, this is still fall! I think we’re really in for it this winter…
We had so little food in our house that the only option for breakfast was squash.
I’m not complaining.
This is about ¼ of a butternut squash, chopped and cooked with a little butter in a sauté pan. I also added cinnamon, sage, and nutmeg – then drizzled the whole thing with maple syrup. It was divine.
Next, I did day 4 of the 30-Day-Shred (thank goodness for workout DVDs on days like this!!) and it kicked my butt (again). I may have started crying at one point.
While I was working out – Meeker pulled a chicken out of the refrigerator, and roasted it. It was beautiful.
We picked at the bird for a while, but then decided that we really needed to brave the storm for groceries- especially if this snow doesn’t let up soon. We didn’t want to be buried in our house with nothing to eat. So, we got in the car and…got stuck 5 seconds later. Luckily, I married a very strong boy, and he was able to push my car into movement both times that I thought we were going to have to abandon the car and hoof it the rest of the way.
We did make it to the grocery store and back and I only wanted one thing when we arrived home. Fruit.
In the form of cereal.
That is one gala apple and a couple handfuls of pomegranate seeds with cinnamon and vanilla soy milk. Gah – this is so good. I will never be sick of it. I also had a toasted ww English muffin with butter on the side.
It is still snowing and blowing, and I can’t see an end in sight, so I am going to make something warm to drink, and curl up on the couch with my book.
Have a great Thursday! If it’s sunny where you are…send some rays our way!
Top Ten
Posted: October 20, 2009 Filed under: Uncategorized | Tags: apples, avocado, broccoli, cake, carrots, cinnamon, cookies, milk, naan, yogurt 18 Comments »
I’ve been pretty bored with my own posts/eating lately – so I’m mixing it up. I present to you…my top 10 foods, and how I like to eat them. In order…
#1: A is for Apple
Maybe it’s because I’m a teacher. Maybe it’s just a fantastic coincidence. Either way, I love big, crispy, juicy apples. And I usually get them as gifts from my students – which is the best thing ever. Gala is a chart topper, but Braburn, Red Delicious and Granny Smith are also major contenders. However, the second I detect a hint of mush or a mealy texture – they go to the dog.
#2: Broccoli
Steamed, roasted, pureed, sautéed…I like it all. No matter how you prepare it, I like love it. To accompany this delightful, filling and oh-so-satisfying vegetable, I like balsamic vinegar, hummus and spicy mustard. Once I went through a raw broccoli/ranch dressing kick – but I found out it makes my breath smell like dog poop, so the streak ended.
#3: Plain Yogurt
The basis for my yogurt love is its versatility. Sweet? Sure. Savory? You betcha. Snack? Uh-huh. Breakfast? Almost always. Baking? Absolutely.
This is my favorite brand, too. It’s made very near my home and is always reasonably priced and it always delivers. Plus, with Holly’s new discovery, Greek yogurt can literally be created in my sleep. On a side note – I detest yogurts with fruit already in them – but love to add my own fruit to plain yogurt. Weird, I know.
#4 Milk
Okay, not a food. But I have so much love for this drink, it deserves a spot. Almond, soy, cow, chocolate – makes no difference: I love them all. WHY I love milk (I won’t even begin to talk about its ability to join cereal in making a heavenly combination), but when I have that insatiable hunger, a glass of milk always fills in those hunger-cracks and is satisfying, too. It’s probably the fat, and I love it. Another side note – I didn’t like milk until I was in college.
#5 Cookies
Were you wondering when I was going to get to something sweet? I was. I am a major sweet person. I don’t care for chips, popcorn (unless its kettle), pizza, or pretzels. But, I’ve never met a cookie I didn’t like. The big-fat-chocolate-chip variety is my favorite.
#6 Cinnamon
Again, not really a “food” – but I combine it with SO many foods that it also deserves its own spot. My favorite cinnamon-loving-foods: lentils, sweet potatoes, Brussels sprouts, pancakes, yogurt (see #3), ice cream, all baked goods (especially scones), coffee, and chili.
#7 Naan
Puffy, fluffy, warm Indian bread. I had this little basket with my lunch today and it reminded me that I really need to learn how to make this stuff on my own. Anybody out there have a good recipe?
#8 Carrots
I’m okay with raw carrots, they make really easy snacks, and are wonderful with hummus. But throw them in a 450* oven for 30 minutes…drooooool. The perfect dipping sauce for these little buggers involves #3 and some spicy mustard. I also really like them glazed.
#9 Avocados
This one is partially for my friend Lana. She loves avocados as much as I do. One of my favorite ways to enjoy these fruits is with a little salt and a spoon. But they make perfect, creamy, smooth, satisfying additions to salads, soups, sandwiches, cottage cheese and so much more…don’t even get me started on guacamole.
#10 CAKE!
Duh. It’s the in the title of my blog. To me, cake represents an indulgence – something I fully believe in. It is my tenth favorite food because I honestly love foods that make me feel fantastic – and cake doesn’t always do that. But it sure tastes good. I love chocolate cake the most, but I don’t discriminate. Coffee, spice, carrot, white, apple…you are all welcome. Yes, I want cake.
So there you have it. What are some of your favorite foods?
Famished Friday
Posted: August 28, 2009 Filed under: Delish Dinners, dessert, Mid-Day Yummies | Tags: chocolate cake, milk, salad, veggies 6 Comments »I was pretty much hungry all day. My breakfast was carb heavy, so I attempted to balance it out with my lunch:
Greens, red pepper, corn cut off the cob, cucumber and a Boca burger.
I LOVE this salad! It is a major repeat, but it never disappoints.
Plus, it takes about 2 minutes to make.
But, like before – I was still hungry, so I had the 2nd half of a chocolate mug cake that I made last night after my post.
It isn’t the best cake in the world – but it’s good and chocolaty and it takes 5 minutes to make. So, when in need of a chocolate fix – it is perfect. Also, I used whole wheat flour on this go-around and it tasted exactly the same as white flour, so why not make the switch?
…plus some delicious cold milk to further try and fill my bottomless pit of a stomach.
Dinner was made out of desperation and in the midst of extreme hunger. It turned out pretty well (if I do say so myself).
I started with a box of Annie’s Shells and White Cheddar, and then added ½ box of whole wheat pasta. Next, I made my own white sauce and added Annie’s powdered mix. Then I sautéed up some zucchini and warmed up some leftover chicken, trimmed some green beanies, combined it all and…
So DANG good.
I am kind of full, now. Not completely, just kind of.
Tomorrow is a 10 mile run, so my plans for the night include lying on the couch and going to bed early – which sounds just perfect after this long week!
What is your idea of a good Friday night?
good news bad news
Posted: August 13, 2009 Filed under: Breakfast | Tags: milk, peanut butter 1 Comment »The good news…I was able to eat a little cold chicken (a favorite of mine) before I went to bed last night. I woke up feeling better this morning just having something in my system. The other good news is that today is a cross train day in our training program, so I exercised this morning. (BIG grin).
Are you ready for the bad news?…
The peanut butter is gone.
I was so sad when I opened the jar and there was just little traces of the yummy stuff stuck to the sides. However, I couldn’t let any go to waste, so I made a smoothie and served it to myself inside of the empty PB jar.
In the smoothie: 1 cup vanilla soy milk, a handful of blueberries, and 3-4 frozen strawberries.
I had to attack it with a spoon just to ensure that I got all the PB off the sides of the jar:
Mmm. This was extremely good. I was craving PB and something sweet this morning, so this hit the spot. I also made myself 2 pieces of ww toast which I plan to take with me to work.
Sorry for the blur. I am rushing to get out the door this morning.
Have a very happy Thursday (my fave day of the week) and I will see you for dinner!
Ironic, really.
Posted: July 14, 2009 Filed under: Uncategorized | Tags: apple, milk, pancakes, peanut butter, trail mix Leave a comment »I have always been a foodie, but only recently started reading food blogs. My friend Lana sent me a link to her friend Emily’s blog: Eatventures. I got obsessed with reading her blog (which led me to others). Super Caloric Chalk Dust was about teaching and eating and being a semi-newlywed. Being relatively newlywed myself, and a fellow teacher (the third grade variety), I really related to her. So, thanks to Emily for inspiring me to start a blog of my own. I am doing this as more of a creative outlet than anything. But, I am excited.
Incidentally, I got so wrapped up in making tiny little changes to my blog page, I forgot to eat. That rarely happens to me, but at 2:30pm (after walking the dog, running, and mowing the lawn), I realized I was starrrving. So I scarfed down 2 leftover pancakes with peanut butter, a handful of Espresso Mix (a trail mix with chocolate covered espresso beans) half a mushy apple (ick), and half cup of multi-grain cheerios with milk. Pretty pathetic. I guess that’s what happens when I ignore my hunger for too long. I’ll get back on track with dinner.
