Perhaps I should enter this contest for a California getaway: Rena from Seven Daughters Winemakers recently alerted me to a contest in which the prize is a three-day vacation to the Hollywood Hills. To enter, simply visit 7daughters.com and explain why you deserve a rendezvous in L.A. If you're interested in tasting the Seven Daughters' wine, it's available at Whole Foods and Target fro $14.99 per bottle.
I've been keeping my brain and body fueled with some old faves as well as a few new additions. Check 'em out:
Monday
I kept lunch simple with another batch of Goddess garbanzos from ED&BV. Note the abundance of kelp granules:) I spread it on whole wheat and served it with a salad and grapes.
I squeezed in a snack between tutoring appointments and my dining committee meeting: a True Delight bar! Due to my healthy appreciation of anything coconut, I obviously opted for the Toasted Coconut Banana Macadamia Nut variety. It was quite chewy and sweet, with a very subtle banana flavor. I love the hunks of macadamia throughout the bar. I washed it all down with a glass of rice milk. Thanks to Foodbuzz for sending me these!
Dinner was no complex affair either: I loaded up at the salad bar with lots of veggies (including artichoke hearts!), then headed back here to make a quick English muffin pizza. I also had a big dish of cantaloupe.
I indulged myself a bit with my shake that evening. I combined Double Fudge Crunch Spirutein, strawberries, and soymilk, then topped it off with a handful of Annie's chocolate bunnies. Yep, food fugue.
TuesdayIt had been far too long since I had had a waffle tower, so clearly it had to be on the menu yesterday morning. Van's waffles with cinnamon-spiked yogurt, chopped kiwi, and cashews.
For lunch, I made some beans 'n greens, which were accompanied by a sweet potato, salad with Woodstock dressing, and grapes. That's cinnamon and nutmeg on the SP.
I am just so excited to have my beloved ED&BV cookbook back that I had to make another Dreena dish last night: Orange Sesame Tofu. I consistently have problems with the sweetness of this dish; sometimes it's super sweet, sometimes it's not sweet enough. Last night's batch was definitely the latter case. Sheesh. I served it alongside whole wheat couscous with peanuts, steamed asparagus and mushrooms, and a big orange.
Last night's smoothie was pretty plain Jane but delicious, nonetheless: peaches, soymilk, Nutribody protein, and granola.
Wednesday
Weather.com informed me this morning that it felt like 19* outside. Hot breakfast it was! I heated up some rice milk and poured it over a bowl of Autumn Wheat, which I reviewed here. I also had a big apple with Mighty Maple PB.
Come tomorrow afternoon, I will be relieved from much of this week's stresses. What's your favorite way to indulge yourself after a hard week?Off to Faulkner class. Ciao!
16 comments:
I need the weekend beyond belief - especially after my nervous breakdown yesterday in one of my classes :-(
Rest up, girl!!
It's been really cold here too (well, just in the mornings... it goes from 20 to 70 every day!)
I think I'll join you in California, at least in my imagination!
That chocolate strawberry smoothie looks great!
Favorite way to indulge: Mindless television and activities that don't require much thinking =)
I was a psych major/english minor, so I hear ya on all of the dense reading material. You are managing to put together some lovely meals, though! I wish I was as health conscious in college as I am - and you are - now.
I am SO ready for the weekend!!!
I'm really going to have to get those Spiruteen shakes. At this health food store down the street, they sell these little packets but I can't decided on which one. What are your favorites?
LOVE the waffles, I have some kiwi so maybe I should try that.
I hear you on the reading. I had to re-arrange my schedule so I wasn't taking modern American lit and a Mark Twain lit class at the same time. I just couldn't do it working two jobs...
But oh a Faulkner class. We don't have one here but I would take it in a heartbeat.
Your smoothies always look so tasty! But I am too lazy with my blender to make them. lol!
And for indulging after a hard week, I like to go to the coffee shop my boyfriend works at and have a vanilla soy latte!
mmmm I want those chocolate bunnies! I just put some dry chickepeas in water and cannot wait to eat them up tonight. yum yum!
Chocolate bunnies on a smoothie - how cute!
My weekend wont start until 12pm on Saturday and when it does look out!! :) haha wait I think more studying. yay! ;)
I'm not a big fan of greens, but your beans 'n' greens plate looks so good! I'm making a mental note of them :)
I've only read one Faulkner book, but I really liked it - too bad I had no class in college to get me motivated to read more!
All of your meals always look so fresh and healthy! And I definitely hear you on needing the weekend... these past couple of weeks have been killer! Hang in there :-)
I can not wait for the weekend and hello, a trip to California that involves wine?! I'm so there!
For a second I thought the cashews on your waffle were mushrooms - as much as I love those shroomies, that would not be a good combo!
My fav way to indulge after a tough week: go out with friends and laugh (no that's not keyword for drink - although now that I mention it... ;) ) A LOT!
Haha, it seems like all I do these days is write and wring my neck ;o) I am definitely looking forward to the weekend!
Thanks for the info on the contest! And holy VeggieGirl! It was so nice of her to send you that PB&Co. loot (I've been catching up, can you tell?).
I loved that Quaker bar, too!
Yup, they’re the Lightlife chickn strips. I love those things, especially dipped in ketchup (I like Westbrae fruit-sweetened, not to be confused with their unsweetened!) or Hunts pasta sauce. Some people think they’re too salty, but I like salt, so maybe I’m not the best judge of that!
I'm drooling over all your eats. Everything looks amazing. And I really need to try that sandwich combo, and your waffles look scrumptious! Haha, so many delightful eats!
VeggieGirl: Uh oh! I hope you're alright now. I don't like to hear about nervous breakdowns!
Wishing you a restful weekend!
CCV: I hear ya on the major temp fluctuations. I wish it would just be approximately 73* all day long.
We should def take a fantasy vacay to CA together:)
Thanks for the tips on the Lightlife Chik strips. I'll give them a try ASAP.
Courtney: Haha mindless television is a favorite of mine. I think I might have to watch What Not to Wear tonight...
Lauren: Yay! I love meeting fellow English/psych people. I'm glad someone can understand my text-induced pain.
Shelby: Please DO try the Spirutein packets. I *love* them. I really like the S'mores, Choc Chip Cookie Dough, and Blueberries N Cream. Cherries Jubilee is pretty awesome too.
Krista: Ugh, there is no way I could handle all this reading if I were taking two jobs! Stinks that you didn't get to take the classes you wanted though. Where are you in school? I think a lot of Southern schools have classes devoted to Faulkner-esque material.
Yum! A vanilla soy latter sounds fabulous right now!
Erica: Ah, you're much more of a real cook than I--I use canned beans most of the time...
Marianne: Yep, I think half the reason I bought the bunnies is cuz they're so friggin cute.
Jen: Ugh, I hate weekends like that, when they don't really start until it's halfway over--then you have to catch up on work!
Andrea: I just recently discovered the wonders of greens--I recommend giving them a second chance. Same goes for Faulkner.
Mel: Thanks! Enjoy your weekend as well!
K: You, me, and CCV should totally enter for that getaway.
Haha, I love me some shrooms too, but I don't think I would even put them on waffles. But hey, some people eat fried chicken with their waffles...
Oh, and I totally agree: laughter=great therapy.
EatingBender: It's so nice to have you back around the Hut again:)
Yeah, the PB loot was def the highlight of, um, the year (thus far).
Sharon: Thanks so much! Sometimes I wonder if my food is yummy to anyone but me!
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