tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-75551698938756640862024-03-04T21:42:10.131-08:00Girl Who Plays With FoodHealthy Lifestyle, Healthy Eating, and plenty of Foodplay.Clairehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14238606250041938306noreply@blogger.comBlogger197125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7555169893875664086.post-41443518829821976342010-08-11T20:50:00.000-07:002010-08-11T21:17:45.208-07:00Don't Eat Before Bed<div style="text-align: left;">A little while into my reading I decided to go European style and have my dessert first. I also figured this would be better for digestion to avoid having a sweet thing in my stomach last before going to sleep. This <a href="http://girlwhoplayswithfood.blogspot.com/2010/08/plum-cobbler.html">Plum Cobbler</a> was so good I think I won't be able to make it unless for special occasions. It was that good! It just went to fast and I will have to reserve it as a treat from now on. Tough!</div><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjou2KE5VNZtvZNV9zoGbHgs_cV0qEE4HWjIVKzhTPAmqjmtgFES8GKnO3TtID-e-pAvRNZvE431vTnTdE0s10VATEQpASDN7BRZs5_1UTXw9eushSLPFRI3zGjPhPJevyhNoTO0a5tzf2M/s400/P1030605.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5504366483952136706" /><br /><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Dinner</span></b></div><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;">About 50 pages down in my reading of Dracula I decided to make a quick dinner. I wasn't super hungry but I would rather eat a little something at 8:30 than wait and be ravenous before bedtime. Going to sleep directly after eating is terrible! Doing it once a week isn't the worst thing in the world, luckily our bodies have a Plan B. But habitually eating directly before going to sleep can lead to:</span></b></div><div><ul><li>constipation</li><li>absorption problems</li><li>heartburn</li><li>damage to the immune system</li><li>weight gain</li><li>tiredness</li></ul>Uh...no thank you! When you sleep, so do most of your bodily systems, including digestion. There is one, however that is more active when you are sleeping than when you are awake. Can you guess??</div><div><br /></div><div>The immune system! When you go to sleep with a bunch of food in your stomach your body is forced to spend energy moving food out of the stomach and into the small intestines (where it will sit and wait until you wake up...a whole other set of issues). It spends energy that would otherwise have been used towards the immune system which fights off infection and heals existing offenses. Are you starting to see why making this a habit is a bad idea? I try to put at least three hours in between my last bite and my in-the-bed-about-to-go-to-sleep time. (I can't just say bed time!)</div><div><br /></div><div>Anyways for dinner I had a mixed baby green salad with my homemade lemon vinaigrette dressing and an improvised potato hash. For the hash I used</div><div><ul><li>1 small red potato, grated</li><li>3/4 of a 1/2 of a large white onion, grated</li><li>salt, pepper, garlic powder, chicken (free) seasoning.</li><li>drizzle olive oil</li></ul>I mixed everything together in a small bowl and poured onto a hot pan at medium heat. I cooked them like hasbrowns, giving them time to brown throughly.<br /><div><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMIu5s1LyENkHvRC-P9E4ZXt4LQdf43AxC854MwlXcMq5WKT4uflfsdrc9hEJl02V4yJAGEytt-l-4sC1nvploTCLA4If2FthPUiuB45AsfqrOdbVDD4ALWJJwLqPIbU-SO4TPLN5UR3iM/s400/P1030611.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5504366496851674754" /><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwaDj8ANeCgSCSTHOwcOE7s_VzWaiy37gUY22rfq4LLY_wy-HoStU8UX0MngednVhhRfasXCGggU3dDWD8-xbjTgNwdk0Qu2X43_7_uo1mR19N8kOfbgGQtAM6Fulax0Xl6MTF3u3iDwfX/s400/P1030612.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5504366505365667218" /><div style="text-align: left;">Well I still have quite a ways to go in <i>Dracula</i> but I must say I actually enjoy the classic. It's written completely in journal form and is supposed to be a compilation of journal entries from all the main characters. For instance, I'll read the retrospective account of the same day from three different characters' journals to get a complete, and yet still somehow lacking, picture of what is going on. It is making me really want to start keeping an accurate journal, you know, just in case I become vampirized anytime soon! At least I have this blog where I record a lot of the little details of daily life that would otherwise be totally left behind. Oh, bloggy!</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Anyway, enough of that, back to reading. Good night and I wish you all a restful sleep. We could all use one!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></div></div>Clairehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14238606250041938306noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7555169893875664086.post-36719179620637305752010-08-11T16:54:00.000-07:002010-08-11T17:10:59.400-07:00Oatmeal For Lunch...I know!<div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Breakfast</span></b></div><div>For breakfast this morning I started with an apple and a mug of Honey Lemon Ginsing Green Tea. I sipped the tea, then ate the apple and waited at least ten minutes before I started sipping the tea again. I wanted to rehydrate my body but also tried to avoid diluting that apple in my stomach.</div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmY8lPa2cx4W6Ii9dlneT7WtUYmbWSKGxHXGQMQosQ1rebW0qBeP9BlhanTlcsGwRzTrI_ke75EAFKl8gr_v2sED23EJkDtnuJ1O1hSo71k00NmXCZY2QUEic99ZQ5aWob9NImLjC58FV1/s1600/P1030591.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmY8lPa2cx4W6Ii9dlneT7WtUYmbWSKGxHXGQMQosQ1rebW0qBeP9BlhanTlcsGwRzTrI_ke75EAFKl8gr_v2sED23EJkDtnuJ1O1hSo71k00NmXCZY2QUEic99ZQ5aWob9NImLjC58FV1/s400/P1030591.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5504306438024916482" /></a>I was in such a rush this morning that I didn't have time to make anything! I grabbed this Honey Graham Z bar which held me over just fine.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzWwaS-RplLhvN2fxYiA0ymcu8y6bFjW5PcgKq1RkBBcqRrB7StV2RPIL4YCCn_J6UDugBgOL8NaV0hoRdsbCM6CPmXt49EBSEBuyENFQxRe8_e59o1u0K4rkoUpue26mOKBTgkM-K3XAE/s1600/P1030595.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzWwaS-RplLhvN2fxYiA0ymcu8y6bFjW5PcgKq1RkBBcqRrB7StV2RPIL4YCCn_J6UDugBgOL8NaV0hoRdsbCM6CPmXt49EBSEBuyENFQxRe8_e59o1u0K4rkoUpue26mOKBTgkM-K3XAE/s400/P1030595.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5504306096292054610" /></a>When I came home, my oat fix hadn't been met so I decided to just have oats for "lunch". I added a little scoop of almond butter on top and some cinnamon. In the mix was<div><ul><li>1/3 cup rolled oats</li><li>1 cup water (which I did by accident. Should have only done 2/3 cup but it worked out fine)</li><li>1/2 Tbsp. milled flaxseed</li><li>shake cinnamon</li><li>shake stevia</li></ul><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjhBk59N7HN11TbBkgqpZvaNYlbkCean4pWqWIjRh0ndcB9Jtu8A6P2kYdH_Cgu7Wu6M5juloX1NA8Eqk8EVaYVE3lYWIOlQ8UVUQtBPxMndzQrj0EkPSaXvsC0odnuuc9fbyT7pE7aIr1/s1600/P1030597.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjhBk59N7HN11TbBkgqpZvaNYlbkCean4pWqWIjRh0ndcB9Jtu8A6P2kYdH_Cgu7Wu6M5juloX1NA8Eqk8EVaYVE3lYWIOlQ8UVUQtBPxMndzQrj0EkPSaXvsC0odnuuc9fbyT7pE7aIr1/s400/P1030597.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5504306086769504770" /></a><br /></div><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Lunch (Number Two)</span></b></div><div>I started with the usual: a bowl of rosy looking cherries.</div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6M5J9hd_MMYo48l-Qj_hhzYVsLQW4aR-XvVabbWZw2BLq4x6Nb07KwqvDZ9OM6Fpqdy9jG5i0Y7DdZ07xqT1k68UB4e2hRy6IhNDm-FcK6hkuhp5CeFscpR91i5rcGYtEQpnqvCkZLgiD/s1600/P1030599.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6M5J9hd_MMYo48l-Qj_hhzYVsLQW4aR-XvVabbWZw2BLq4x6Nb07KwqvDZ9OM6Fpqdy9jG5i0Y7DdZ07xqT1k68UB4e2hRy6IhNDm-FcK6hkuhp5CeFscpR91i5rcGYtEQpnqvCkZLgiD/s400/P1030599.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5504306076541198898" /></a>I know this must be getting pretty boring seeing the same foods over and over again at different meal times but you know, it's hard to plan far in advance or get fancy these days with all the work I've been doing. I don't feel bad though. I'm still eating well! This vegan chili has proven versatile and delicious. Paired with those Food Should Taste Good Chips...and I'm a happy girl!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtrVLXCt9RsSL67JdeIwO7JzsZ92nUux64m-Zygki4M_DGUaUCIV6sGWI1IYJPwPQr1jetiJOpiuSpaOSCBRLdb7rJdDxFUi5mTaKMXOyXgxxgCIt_kZw04SxYTvy2fPOH4zyEBcNCGxod/s1600/P1030602.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtrVLXCt9RsSL67JdeIwO7JzsZ92nUux64m-Zygki4M_DGUaUCIV6sGWI1IYJPwPQr1jetiJOpiuSpaOSCBRLdb7rJdDxFUi5mTaKMXOyXgxxgCIt_kZw04SxYTvy2fPOH4zyEBcNCGxod/s400/P1030602.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5504306065878868546" /></a>Now I really must get back to The Count...Dracula that is. I have to finish the whole book today! It's a 400 page book and I'm on page 222. Good thing I'm enjoying the story, right?</div><div><br /></div><div>Unless I've been vampirized, in which case you should get yourself some garlic and someone with A positive blood for a transfusion immediately, I will be back!</div><div><br /></div><div>Later :)</div>Clairehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14238606250041938306noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7555169893875664086.post-35009709271599154932010-08-11T08:15:00.000-07:002010-08-11T16:51:50.660-07:00Plum Cobbler!<div>Bloggies, I fell behind yesterday and didn't get a chance to blog at all. I was working and reading non-stop! Here's the recap:</div><div><br /></div><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Breakfast</span></b></div><div>I started my morning with a mug of Honey Lemon Ginsing Green Tea. This tea is really flavorful and, not that I usually do anyway, but doesn't need any sweetening.</div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjo6CBmWUJbzYRwGY3tYZhE7s8EKm0-aXxyZFjZmZcl1JdZvkLBvjTbJyGitxjYoA2aAuRKtK2lSVgamU4BmtuJVia9_eJVeOGBZHiukQyCIXLjAtkIcSXFKsIDSjg0M6cjfR0O8tpOogmf/s1600/P1030543.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjo6CBmWUJbzYRwGY3tYZhE7s8EKm0-aXxyZFjZmZcl1JdZvkLBvjTbJyGitxjYoA2aAuRKtK2lSVgamU4BmtuJVia9_eJVeOGBZHiukQyCIXLjAtkIcSXFKsIDSjg0M6cjfR0O8tpOogmf/s400/P1030543.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5504298189700288194" /></a>I cut up and gobbled this grapefruit. When grapefruits are good, they are so good! This one was particularly juicy and sweet.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_ATF-9iAs9Io4aJaPnjRnfAvpHcP1B1OfV4QpfGBI5VXff1GnmmchONyvWlv_etQqVjpb5BBa3b-nGICukX5misTKY_AW5qnOE0B7gfGl0PmSm-pGvqbSHxZzR72xnGQ3sO1BH2_FAqj-/s1600/P1030544.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_ATF-9iAs9Io4aJaPnjRnfAvpHcP1B1OfV4QpfGBI5VXff1GnmmchONyvWlv_etQqVjpb5BBa3b-nGICukX5misTKY_AW5qnOE0B7gfGl0PmSm-pGvqbSHxZzR72xnGQ3sO1BH2_FAqj-/s400/P1030544.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5504298178231987698" /></a>30 minutes or more later I made a quick bowl of Coach's Oats, steel cut oats that cook faster than regular. I sweetened with a little honey just for something different.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhD7-ouiQOo8vsOPUCubUrz5JeaMhl_DbxvFipchfiqNh1HJmiFE591hEL7dIlPe-I6VD3anHwPbKodf67qYmh_UHGX13MrW2FKdk8G0-yT_AL_FU7z85Q5fuue7gZtEymECQwFJEHOXRL8/s1600/P1030547.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhD7-ouiQOo8vsOPUCubUrz5JeaMhl_DbxvFipchfiqNh1HJmiFE591hEL7dIlPe-I6VD3anHwPbKodf67qYmh_UHGX13MrW2FKdk8G0-yT_AL_FU7z85Q5fuue7gZtEymECQwFJEHOXRL8/s400/P1030547.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5504297374252243410" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj49y8AshvSwaphCGxL9Hd3bdWlfJLzM5fKVoOmEKBJPEkmXbPf37OClcvs4gWAdkDr86PSHvvK_snnuzGOd_902nlc9aWmaL6uF_7XgXu8V05zmI_WxsqGARfhbmaW9s9n1mz-fBgOKmof/s1600/P1030548.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj49y8AshvSwaphCGxL9Hd3bdWlfJLzM5fKVoOmEKBJPEkmXbPf37OClcvs4gWAdkDr86PSHvvK_snnuzGOd_902nlc9aWmaL6uF_7XgXu8V05zmI_WxsqGARfhbmaW9s9n1mz-fBgOKmof/s400/P1030548.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5504297364375939282" /></a><br /><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Lunch</span></b></div><div><b></b>After class I came home and decided to have some of these lovely looking cherries.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2BxaLoZyXzz3gn4RiBvMPtwB5Dd5TKZW0UdkT2K_u7hNJ0uDqBxqCKaDjmiqmH4y4X6w2YkE5PFJLdWF_UvwJIudis2lTxKzHWj3Sy_nvZ547cuJVX5aUim1vPIo9097gi-x9DZdGXuF9/s1600/P1030549.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2BxaLoZyXzz3gn4RiBvMPtwB5Dd5TKZW0UdkT2K_u7hNJ0uDqBxqCKaDjmiqmH4y4X6w2YkE5PFJLdWF_UvwJIudis2lTxKzHWj3Sy_nvZ547cuJVX5aUim1vPIo9097gi-x9DZdGXuF9/s400/P1030549.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5504297357718046738" /></a>Cherries make reading sweeter.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHoxfklLUF2Nt-lM1Ze26dKewQqIxAdYexIP3i7rZEIv4qRn0oTgvVAbSPDqyYFz35uuaaVx6mRRlMc12eolHCBdviDzdK6QE4LuoWijFeJ-etOqPRrO2NyTGqqlu1k1QnjR0talhlcYLO/s1600/P1030553.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHoxfklLUF2Nt-lM1Ze26dKewQqIxAdYexIP3i7rZEIv4qRn0oTgvVAbSPDqyYFz35uuaaVx6mRRlMc12eolHCBdviDzdK6QE4LuoWijFeJ-etOqPRrO2NyTGqqlu1k1QnjR0talhlcYLO/s400/P1030553.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5504297347666374306" /></a>30 minutes later I had an 'appetizer' of Food Should Taste Good multigrain and sweet potato chips with some garlic lover's salsa. yum!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjp9oBriTL0VLryIkW3lERLL_Q6JjPwQTe2NaILYdNfFkZqf-m6uSVFkxfdubZFePpC51wgxqwFAN74kv04BboNamz_qd2sDehMrN8GNKVRbLriipzUlD8278VLsXhNVZVw3IyB4Eyr606U/s1600/P1030554.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjp9oBriTL0VLryIkW3lERLL_Q6JjPwQTe2NaILYdNfFkZqf-m6uSVFkxfdubZFePpC51wgxqwFAN74kv04BboNamz_qd2sDehMrN8GNKVRbLriipzUlD8278VLsXhNVZVw3IyB4Eyr606U/s400/P1030554.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5504295905298077474" /></a>I reheated a bowl of <a href="http://girlwhoplayswithfood.blogspot.com/2010/08/vegan-chili.html">vegan chili</a> and enjoyed a hot lunch.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7YgQspQmP-X1jZNxARX_aAFjxPePM0kjHmiBmVGzLVjg3d6vEnZlp_Lh85xrUNFF1DxOwzyNQF3PkIfpTL-EGM1W37ZcMMJtiw_yC7wLoycaN3fPX-u0ql6gGTwKUFez7dJ7qW7K2M__N/s1600/P1030560.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7YgQspQmP-X1jZNxARX_aAFjxPePM0kjHmiBmVGzLVjg3d6vEnZlp_Lh85xrUNFF1DxOwzyNQF3PkIfpTL-EGM1W37ZcMMJtiw_yC7wLoycaN3fPX-u0ql6gGTwKUFez7dJ7qW7K2M__N/s400/P1030560.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5504295895116542290" /></a><br /></div><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Snack</span></b></div><div>I headed back to campus for my two other classes and instead of going home again afterwards decided to stay on campus, getting a little reading done, and get a Jamba Juice with the gift card my mom gave me! I went for peach perfection and took it down to the pond.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKMTwUvPhdVB06cDfeGpAOyifSwWzb_C5lGTZIphiD0VWUI5e1RVn01lu52etb48qkz7_y5kUmKYBn1XnMaWRo-WVp_z2_7JA6zQWLR_t830xAfbE9LE_-6O8OkA7StPOi9PJME3fPqZIE/s1600/P1030561.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKMTwUvPhdVB06cDfeGpAOyifSwWzb_C5lGTZIphiD0VWUI5e1RVn01lu52etb48qkz7_y5kUmKYBn1XnMaWRo-WVp_z2_7JA6zQWLR_t830xAfbE9LE_-6O8OkA7StPOi9PJME3fPqZIE/s400/P1030561.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5504295885908100450" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNDSWdtatn-2Tm1bt_m4fN4ki8DNvCKxiW0L6V0ltMgZwnQYGxFBQ-j8adhAx6LqnIr51gpU2wuP-ung_fZYibvzexLEhyphenhyphen7vrFtsfftbdpk-XonnEvahROHCEJmMMderfeQbsDG08-TIYY/s1600/P1030562.JPG"><img style="display:block; 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margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizjkuz_6y6YQVwn3HhxggXUGHaiQx9veBSASOKCHsXwwCy6zR2Te7mSc3M3Jk2Jerfas7wiVoDyUs261o5ApPiwVex9Li2g-Tksvh7hRnKhDi7vvtR7_oSuOXOsTxMhmdS9wGQfzleZ1eD/s400/P1030566.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5504177652019761746" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEij4tmG9JAvfbTkZnVaxp3HiI0zKb4RYpFctR_YgzLkSRp6y9JysR980oEz-4MLE9GKMMQf6548hveeBrfc-arGMLvDzF54pSpOCQ0aGAXhFWbX2S74EovJ-ygu3xhb-zQXKM-yGCyIGb4H/s1600/P1030569.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEij4tmG9JAvfbTkZnVaxp3HiI0zKb4RYpFctR_YgzLkSRp6y9JysR980oEz-4MLE9GKMMQf6548hveeBrfc-arGMLvDzF54pSpOCQ0aGAXhFWbX2S74EovJ-ygu3xhb-zQXKM-yGCyIGb4H/s400/P1030569.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5504176588817656114" /></a>I also had a few almonds and pecans I had hiding in my purse.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0FsaxvnSFBF8ckq1rFu0hp46KeJi584gHqviRll8JGXdekDTmu7Wf92-inHcKU_51kYBf_8CKa_sflwtMsUXvNuTrrOuvFiHc2A5cjUConLYy4dDZlMWcMr8BKzOGJKePDcqVSoLkzvyO/s1600/P1030570.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0FsaxvnSFBF8ckq1rFu0hp46KeJi584gHqviRll8JGXdekDTmu7Wf92-inHcKU_51kYBf_8CKa_sflwtMsUXvNuTrrOuvFiHc2A5cjUConLYy4dDZlMWcMr8BKzOGJKePDcqVSoLkzvyO/s400/P1030570.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5504176579653099410" /></a><br /></div><div>After work I decided that my plums were either going to go bad in the fridge or I would make the <a href="http://blog.fatfreevegan.com/2010/06/low-fat-plum-cobbler.html">Plum Cobbler</a> I had been so dying to make from <a href="http://blog.fatfreevegan.com/">FatFree Vegan Kitchen</a>. Also my brother Eric was going to come over and hang out for a while and I thought he might like a break from dorm food!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTZ3Ooys-d1lPU6Doi77s6h7Jb6YLkxQSw4-Pv8a1xebyeRyrL3PVeUkKZMICihbFefu71Awhyphenhyphenjb8hB99HFDE1ECPQa4oyTlsivIbAq4nbPqXDgRbmubDwlD4nj3LSIVKS79i9T0ov4PoM/s1600/P1030572.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTZ3Ooys-d1lPU6Doi77s6h7Jb6YLkxQSw4-Pv8a1xebyeRyrL3PVeUkKZMICihbFefu71Awhyphenhyphenjb8hB99HFDE1ECPQa4oyTlsivIbAq4nbPqXDgRbmubDwlD4nj3LSIVKS79i9T0ov4PoM/s400/P1030572.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5504176571200546418" /></a>I sweetened the tops of the plums with a drizzle of agave because I was worried they weren't all the sweetest plums...<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQuT5pU93ZaYW6qpi450KXK7A4e2FlilM23c1S9WnGzqNvUY-VAdqXuRJAcy_VQ0IMgm4__ApASc5QCSsjAVXjjVwaicU2_CffeUjhg5ahl_4jz0dIYG6cGuNmx3Syjw9FZyDFi9MFXVir/s1600/P1030573.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQuT5pU93ZaYW6qpi450KXK7A4e2FlilM23c1S9WnGzqNvUY-VAdqXuRJAcy_VQ0IMgm4__ApASc5QCSsjAVXjjVwaicU2_CffeUjhg5ahl_4jz0dIYG6cGuNmx3Syjw9FZyDFi9MFXVir/s400/P1030573.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5504176554898227570" /></a>Wets and dries.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivvNqykfWG1pphn-miHs5xHC_u99wz9r55Z8Cqjm_wHMrd7XX8g_nhIoUNeL5bOGSlSLscDFJ_YQYdsyzpKC6dvIfXbxri6KjO4W4YEeNCnHl9VN5TF47oHNEtzb5Cd3kjbQWK3sprZlwj/s1600/P1030577.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivvNqykfWG1pphn-miHs5xHC_u99wz9r55Z8Cqjm_wHMrd7XX8g_nhIoUNeL5bOGSlSLscDFJ_YQYdsyzpKC6dvIfXbxri6KjO4W4YEeNCnHl9VN5TF47oHNEtzb5Cd3kjbQWK3sprZlwj/s400/P1030577.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5504174511733141906" /></a>True to cobbler nature, dough went on top of the fruit.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsSS8PLXTQI6omSRTcIM2DsS-1QqOkQODWYc23LKElElUO1hYKxXUO_mqeTf0VRghEa5TduUZkIr2v3fSL9cp_8_pA3Zbkc3jU8EKea4s8m1FIZ-mqoPp_NFlxRIsjFYEK45w8rbY_HObf/s1600/P1030578.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsSS8PLXTQI6omSRTcIM2DsS-1QqOkQODWYc23LKElElUO1hYKxXUO_mqeTf0VRghEa5TduUZkIr2v3fSL9cp_8_pA3Zbkc3jU8EKea4s8m1FIZ-mqoPp_NFlxRIsjFYEK45w8rbY_HObf/s400/P1030578.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5504174495025612258" /></a>Popped it in the oven for 45 minutes and voila!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggkYuQ-j38bmOuB0CLB1-OdmIkgxkTImzT29xZyaXe8yB06rbbZ-SS2veaFSWr5Fx1CbmVGETvyhlHRhAwxrWIvZZ4UBJqiO4WoFqIAS6WP1eHbJ7kI-uuPh-4xKPC4qNgU5ajxhkekxk8/s1600/P1030581.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggkYuQ-j38bmOuB0CLB1-OdmIkgxkTImzT29xZyaXe8yB06rbbZ-SS2veaFSWr5Fx1CbmVGETvyhlHRhAwxrWIvZZ4UBJqiO4WoFqIAS6WP1eHbJ7kI-uuPh-4xKPC4qNgU5ajxhkekxk8/s400/P1030581.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5504174485871470866" /></a>I'd never made this before so I had no idea what to expect!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMkJz8dVNBaBz6WrLD2YIIGk1AcE5hgYulXhWE20tNOZ7ptzwPZKcZBiojmIEc4WFGwwm5jsAyFEO6WOlA3W2V24HRwBceKfe_9NAOiNeYcJ27g0xhAyVHhc5edG9KAeB63v3VUcZcVm4l/s1600/P1030583.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMkJz8dVNBaBz6WrLD2YIIGk1AcE5hgYulXhWE20tNOZ7ptzwPZKcZBiojmIEc4WFGwwm5jsAyFEO6WOlA3W2V24HRwBceKfe_9NAOiNeYcJ27g0xhAyVHhc5edG9KAeB63v3VUcZcVm4l/s400/P1030583.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5504174474582095378" /></a><br /></div><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Dinner</span></b></div><div><b></b>For dinner I started with a mixed salad of baby greens, tomato, cucumber, avocado, sunflower seeds, and a homemade lemon vinaigrette dressing.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRTDH8KNCW74PaLLdtmdxoCR_8dRAIdo-1pZS7EZIJXmBihIJm7EZvWHbMYF2yHKjPdS8Myi76_mUEmjjINJt5K20km6MdMCN9jVMd4COyiPRB41UuXrKN1t8qYXHILMuflBIJR3K4B6zK/s1600/P1030580.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRTDH8KNCW74PaLLdtmdxoCR_8dRAIdo-1pZS7EZIJXmBihIJm7EZvWHbMYF2yHKjPdS8Myi76_mUEmjjINJt5K20km6MdMCN9jVMd4COyiPRB41UuXrKN1t8qYXHILMuflBIJR3K4B6zK/s400/P1030580.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5504173016551288290" /></a>I love when salads taste like food, not just plants!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiz44mzo7v7YXcugJD7dU2mgMhjHJIyINning3H7xklWgpTM66IHqqrqLsiu4KqnxXH8MQGV0CYYNs_HIR5caE6FtgdidWuSdaWM9TzB2qHoUHxEVRxJwdvLJy9ZjLt2IJNren-j2ghtryX/s1600/P1030585.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiz44mzo7v7YXcugJD7dU2mgMhjHJIyINning3H7xklWgpTM66IHqqrqLsiu4KqnxXH8MQGV0CYYNs_HIR5caE6FtgdidWuSdaWM9TzB2qHoUHxEVRxJwdvLJy9ZjLt2IJNren-j2ghtryX/s400/P1030585.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5504173010253399346" /></a>For my entree I went for quick and easy: sauteed onions and a grilled piece of salt and pepper seasoned tofu. Doused in garlic chili Cholula and the meal was complete.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgM4qDlemVGWlQWri-qoHp04g7392fbJsGlgHnBvZ2wygg40U8EpgY4Yt1uX65jYa5iFUKWRBug35bVGci8vbkgC9IPwyNbjpU_wFiCeHKeGSUNqlnxGYGTisI3UAVso_SvH2G_SWVptlEm/s1600/P1030588.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgM4qDlemVGWlQWri-qoHp04g7392fbJsGlgHnBvZ2wygg40U8EpgY4Yt1uX65jYa5iFUKWRBug35bVGci8vbkgC9IPwyNbjpU_wFiCeHKeGSUNqlnxGYGTisI3UAVso_SvH2G_SWVptlEm/s400/P1030588.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5504173001528450098" /></a><b>Dessert</b></div><div>Eric and I sampled the cobbler and agreed it was pretty good. If you can imagine a spectrum from pie to cake with cobbler in the middle, this definitely rates closer to the cake side of things. I would even describe it as something of an upside-down cake. With a little almond milk on the side it was totally satisfying!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4ZEpOyue4edEIuv-n2QTOE_TlqQdhNR6plGci5b9u7uLT0eh1lOE4HihBIhPSYkLwfPBrF0-IuWUOrq9A7QV5Khwqbta39FWcNjDDgpeKy5GlEMdWPa1BYN-r-JGfYJeMcAnq0QKzYss3/s1600/P1030590.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4ZEpOyue4edEIuv-n2QTOE_TlqQdhNR6plGci5b9u7uLT0eh1lOE4HihBIhPSYkLwfPBrF0-IuWUOrq9A7QV5Khwqbta39FWcNjDDgpeKy5GlEMdWPa1BYN-r-JGfYJeMcAnq0QKzYss3/s400/P1030590.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5504172987634793538" /></a>We'll be in the present all caught up soon!!</div>Clairehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14238606250041938306noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7555169893875664086.post-51162682360145092502010-08-09T20:43:00.000-07:002010-08-09T21:05:53.783-07:00No Glitches In My Gears<div>After classes I had an hour and 35 minute break before I had to head over to work. I opened a brand new box of Peppermint tea, woohoo! I love minty flavored tea.</div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXY0IgKT05ZgOV5vVz_jJakuogn8zx8GutIIWgVGblXl8R4m2OeqMQXDUHRm2tDS3BU5teu9mHUbvs-JeE8dFsYHInHngjwSz8HHTR6fR32nUKFu_tv0zM6sr79NMU7kIvl8h7WpBIFG6j/s1600/P1030527.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXY0IgKT05ZgOV5vVz_jJakuogn8zx8GutIIWgVGblXl8R4m2OeqMQXDUHRm2tDS3BU5teu9mHUbvs-JeE8dFsYHInHngjwSz8HHTR6fR32nUKFu_tv0zM6sr79NMU7kIvl8h7WpBIFG6j/s400/P1030527.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5503624248268372578" /></a><br /><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Snack</span></b></div><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;">Before I left for work I opened this bag of Food Should Taste Good sweet potato chips. These are deadly good. Sweet but not too sweet and with the perfect amount of saltiness.</span><br /></b><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirL7J4hn7q2rWaYkzcxorzSwjtw91tDDWGB00u785Iloag_j-rQRXD6Igp5D9buIJzj_Cxf8ir4737OZXv6bj6BBkAARfKpAJGZ3PJJJ5Fs5l_C4LonpS5IAUFQ01b0OVN7O0IgsLiEzNb/s1600/P1030528.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirL7J4hn7q2rWaYkzcxorzSwjtw91tDDWGB00u785Iloag_j-rQRXD6Igp5D9buIJzj_Cxf8ir4737OZXv6bj6BBkAARfKpAJGZ3PJJJ5Fs5l_C4LonpS5IAUFQ01b0OVN7O0IgsLiEzNb/s400/P1030528.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5503624240970493506" /></a>I had a couple with some roasted tomato salsa.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjabsm4Au020VCEOzUqHDGn8lY7c4KXiOlG7lCnuCzoQIZmiB8WlmU4NC0lZY9Tj9TbcpWVA0IqB8gDHxNPXGmAgZde9ktnNea9FC7908qvdR9WlCUZh6MA-Zy8igZootBo3LewBbR0YkbL/s1600/P1030532.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjabsm4Au020VCEOzUqHDGn8lY7c4KXiOlG7lCnuCzoQIZmiB8WlmU4NC0lZY9Tj9TbcpWVA0IqB8gDHxNPXGmAgZde9ktnNea9FC7908qvdR9WlCUZh6MA-Zy8igZootBo3LewBbR0YkbL/s400/P1030532.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5503623243403180994" /></a>Then I had a few pieces of candied ginger just for a little something sweet and headed out to work.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxK8mdIm0N8-fkBeV5HFbtqdkJ5yEs-BAQrSTH6GjbEFP2pA5d24qVcebPNSjyBwiZIHm-1LIn6tnGX02v0CxKOMXLO4R36mqHpNxzkNHS3T7Z_pfQg1MEYUNVAhlPhUiq1_bDCQvWMRcU/s1600/P1030533.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxK8mdIm0N8-fkBeV5HFbtqdkJ5yEs-BAQrSTH6GjbEFP2pA5d24qVcebPNSjyBwiZIHm-1LIn6tnGX02v0CxKOMXLO4R36mqHpNxzkNHS3T7Z_pfQg1MEYUNVAhlPhUiq1_bDCQvWMRcU/s400/P1030533.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5503623238014393330" /></a><br /></div><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Dinner</span></b></div><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;">Work went by really fast but I came home with a fierce appetite! I heated up some of the <a href="http://girlwhoplayswithfood.blogspot.com/2010/08/vegan-chili.html">vegan chili</a> from last night and mixed in some quinoa I had already cooked. Topped it with some roasted tomato salsa and garlic chili cholula, sweet potato chips on the side.</span><br /></b><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQt0AtMF9FbEZpliO54Kz2CeBGb54D1WHrsey89vnnOoHtTDiMYjIgyq7L0Vopu8Hebv9BnR3z7-CFmC_VgcY8tbJa37q3Lh4LmO2gupBRed0QIMoAheaf2uSj9ffIl1wijS8ybyfM410e/s1600/P1030536.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQt0AtMF9FbEZpliO54Kz2CeBGb54D1WHrsey89vnnOoHtTDiMYjIgyq7L0Vopu8Hebv9BnR3z7-CFmC_VgcY8tbJa37q3Lh4LmO2gupBRed0QIMoAheaf2uSj9ffIl1wijS8ybyfM410e/s400/P1030536.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5503623227301108658" /></a>I am currently plugging my way through the reading for my Religious Studies class. It's not difficult reading but I sometimes get in the bad habit of reading with words in my mind while at the same time zoning out and completely failing to internalize what is actually being said. I have to pay attention while I read, otherwise, what's the point!</div><div><br /></div><div>My motivational snack/dessert is an Orville Redenbacher mini bag of kettle corn. Only 100 calories in one popped bag, whoopie.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9amfuswvOPXikuNq8MSSW2EubhYbNx8xq-E-7GNTaj1mZ8iku5b89g_eKqi7mVYMEYQmG3YwsobamfaEw2ZWxzXzCNXncXFiFmrVkDmWibMCLz2e3vrH1_3e50NPsbFSoiRO1yDxlsQq3/s1600/P1030541.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9amfuswvOPXikuNq8MSSW2EubhYbNx8xq-E-7GNTaj1mZ8iku5b89g_eKqi7mVYMEYQmG3YwsobamfaEw2ZWxzXzCNXncXFiFmrVkDmWibMCLz2e3vrH1_3e50NPsbFSoiRO1yDxlsQq3/s400/P1030541.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5503623207322924114" /></a>Today was a good day for me and I hope it was for you too. There was nothing exceptionally exciting that went on but there were very few glitches in the gears so to speak. That's a good day in my book.</div><div><br /></div><div>See you in the AM!</div>Clairehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14238606250041938306noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7555169893875664086.post-26803106817468621502010-08-09T08:27:00.000-07:002010-08-09T08:42:36.305-07:00Who's Milk is it Anyway?<div>Good Morning Blogworld!</div><div>I want to start off by saying that I got a great comment this morning from <a href="http://www.blogger.com/profile/13916405272851653864">Fehlease</a>, which can be found <a href="https://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=7555169893875664086&postID=740375705600537413">here</a>, asking for some clarification on what I meant when I said in my last post, "<a href="http://girlwhoplayswithfood.blogspot.com/2010/08/im-back-mind-blowing-nutrition-info.html">I'M BACK! Mind Blowing Nutrition Info!</a>" that milk is not good for any body at any time. What I meant was chiefly cows milk but should include the milk of all animals. Her question has inspired me to do some more research so I can give you all the best facts out there and I will post it as soon as I can. In the meantime, check out that comment for a little more clarification. And again, thank you Fehlease for bringing this to my attention!!</div><div><br /></div><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Breakfast</span></b></div><div>Woke up bright and early this morning and decided on this watercolor apple. The skin was so beautiful looking and it had a flavor to match. I love when apples actually taste like apples, ten points for organic.</div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2WBhD4F_PeVAJdMppUDyDzj78mqyYHfeO8SNt5EcGrBbrELZCemZ9zqwdjS-QtCdfIchME9rljA4DMPft9AmsRcqsGX8m2ZyLUX8BGBc3MwHjk4NApeNeQqI5_etJIjFJfdgo61g7rlFe/s1600/P1030514.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2WBhD4F_PeVAJdMppUDyDzj78mqyYHfeO8SNt5EcGrBbrELZCemZ9zqwdjS-QtCdfIchME9rljA4DMPft9AmsRcqsGX8m2ZyLUX8BGBc3MwHjk4NApeNeQqI5_etJIjFJfdgo61g7rlFe/s400/P1030514.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5503432965660836610" /></a>30 minutes later I poured up a bowl of Golden Flax cereal and <i>Almond Milk</i> NOT cows milk :)<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5iDgpi-Su_hEJuCgSZN4hGo47Ywg7W2awZ7DkJEJvLdio08-Omjy9GGEaAtJHVzOisy9vCPoMDYJI12Y3E8ySE-yiAgfjKSFyCzFQC6njGNBVYPaVEIVwOn497GS0glEnU7ZIaqhyJPYH/s1600/P1030524.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5iDgpi-Su_hEJuCgSZN4hGo47Ywg7W2awZ7DkJEJvLdio08-Omjy9GGEaAtJHVzOisy9vCPoMDYJI12Y3E8ySE-yiAgfjKSFyCzFQC6njGNBVYPaVEIVwOn497GS0glEnU7ZIaqhyJPYH/s400/P1030524.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5503432954799726498" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiM9sn-U4bSIArbwJ9-4qaOoPvZJQwFmTXhSqrwLiDvluZq44X-poTUxIetaXZb-C_Yfxfab2E0x1MbW58HI5a27WPySMWrhrsHJwjYuuzqSTaUKaU_R4PiOzldYm3vctetxpU_xJxJuk2m/s1600/P1030526.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiM9sn-U4bSIArbwJ9-4qaOoPvZJQwFmTXhSqrwLiDvluZq44X-poTUxIetaXZb-C_Yfxfab2E0x1MbW58HI5a27WPySMWrhrsHJwjYuuzqSTaUKaU_R4PiOzldYm3vctetxpU_xJxJuk2m/s400/P1030526.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5503432947003202946" /></a><br /><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Lunch</span></b></div><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;">I pre-made my lunch today since I am going to stay on campus for my lunch break instead of coming home like I usually do. Remember that massive amount of reading that I mentioned I have? Yeah...hasn't gone away.</span></b></div><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;">Anyway, on the menu for lunch today will be:</span></b></div><div><ul><li>fresh cherries</li><li>salad with cucumber and avocado fixin's</li><li>almond butter and boysenberry jam sandwich</li></ul><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiEB8xjma9w_Z71ao3fOi5W5k3cqDwO6ExlQT2Q3FoXzSOiQdJQAIkHIxTvGAfxpwDc_gcunn6izhFCzScDiGaATprY44WSbOTM-PeMrZOSMsbJBCsgi1JBkzexwL1_exf-MEFxdfTzuYh/s1600/P1030522.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiEB8xjma9w_Z71ao3fOi5W5k3cqDwO6ExlQT2Q3FoXzSOiQdJQAIkHIxTvGAfxpwDc_gcunn6izhFCzScDiGaATprY44WSbOTM-PeMrZOSMsbJBCsgi1JBkzexwL1_exf-MEFxdfTzuYh/s400/P1030522.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5503432936159680514" /></a>Yum yum yum. </div><div>For summer school I am taking German 3 (to brush up on that Grammatik!), Vampirism in Literature, and Religious Studies 5: Jews, Christians, and Muslims. A pretty interesting line up if I do say so myself. I love that without planning it at all, my classes seem to relate to one another somehow. </div><div><br /></div><div>I hope you have an interesting Monday. See ya later!</div>Clairehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14238606250041938306noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7555169893875664086.post-73251733890972203542010-08-08T20:15:00.000-07:002010-08-08T20:26:57.070-07:00Vegan Chili<div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Dinner</span></b></div><div>My first shift at work since I've been back flew right by and I zipped home to whip up some dinner. I started with a salad of baby greens, cucumber, tomato, avocado, and home made oil and vinegar dressing with a few squirts of chili garlic Cholula (it's so good, you should try it if you can).</div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgw_HHG0gYWGtHkUbDVpzYbzMYNeot_JGO8Yb1uaMjvMGJMw0c0U4GI6GRCjq6mOWdRnMS13P3lDQb45F2y1YInA2kQVirmSXzSYnrsYAHNwfH_0v3k2atjQD1EJBPFI-8-0NOGa9CF3ll_/s1600/P1030508.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgw_HHG0gYWGtHkUbDVpzYbzMYNeot_JGO8Yb1uaMjvMGJMw0c0U4GI6GRCjq6mOWdRnMS13P3lDQb45F2y1YInA2kQVirmSXzSYnrsYAHNwfH_0v3k2atjQD1EJBPFI-8-0NOGa9CF3ll_/s400/P1030508.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5503244154996710082" /></a>I concocted a vegan chili using <div><ul><li>2 cans of stewed tomatoes</li><li>1 can of tomato paste</li><li>1 white onion diced and sauteed</li><li>about 1/2 cup vegan "Soyrizo"</li><li>1 can kidney beans</li><li>chipoltle chili powder, regular chili powder, black pepper, and garlic powder</li></ul>Served with "Food Should Taste Good" Multigrain chips on the side.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFEYZ58osTGjD_5MMoYDL_8ssUnLI9_jd2ByrmZUcoMJrrdgCMS-OM4UV8_npDuUfO7KBjwKmWfjh5rHfvElFS3IakjFR8Ot6OfoT7ObZ_OxkR69L5PkybxiHHjEQYQjxuWmTIL5HTlo1X/s1600/P1030513.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFEYZ58osTGjD_5MMoYDL_8ssUnLI9_jd2ByrmZUcoMJrrdgCMS-OM4UV8_npDuUfO7KBjwKmWfjh5rHfvElFS3IakjFR8Ot6OfoT7ObZ_OxkR69L5PkybxiHHjEQYQjxuWmTIL5HTlo1X/s400/P1030513.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5503244143749972610" /></a>And now I am stuffed! I still have ridiculous amounts of reading and a kitchen to organize so I am going to get cracking till I just can't any more. </div><div>I hope you had a relaxing Sunday evening and I will see you in the morning.</div><div><br /></div><div>Night!</div>Clairehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14238606250041938306noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7555169893875664086.post-7403757056005374132010-08-08T15:00:00.000-07:002010-08-08T19:50:22.688-07:00I'M BACK! Mind Blowing Nutrition Info!<div style="text-align: left;">Blogworld,<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"> </span><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">I'm back!!</span></span></b></div><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">I'm sorry to have been gone so long but I'm back now with lots of exciting updates. I missed blogging and I haven't stopped taking pictures of my food; I haven't forgotten about you! I've been home from Israel for about two weeks now and I've been readjusting to my usual swing of things, starting my first week of summer school b</span></span></span></b><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">ack in Santa Barbara, and living in my </span><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">new </span></i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">apartment! I have so much information that I want to share with you but it's impossible to try to do it all at once. Hopefully things will come up organically as I begin to post regularly again and I will also try to put up highlights from my trip every week.</span></span></span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></span></b></div><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Before I get to my first Breakfast post since being back, (woohoo!) I want to share one valuable set of lessons that I learned while in Israel that has changed some of my eating habits. While I was in Tzfat with a group of friends for a Shabbat weekend, </span></span></span></b><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">I stayed in a hostel called </span><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Ascent </span></i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">which hosts themed Shabbat retreats for guests of all ages and backgrounds. With no pre-planning we happened to be there during a Shabbat themed around nutrition for the body and soul. Obviously I was very interested in what exactly this was going to be and so we all attended the series of lectures over the </span></span></span></b><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">course of the weekend.</span></span></span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></span></b></div><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Suffice to say, I was soaking everything up like a sponge and buzzing with validation as the Dr. began spelling out nutritional information that was not only very similar to what I had been doing before but was connected to the teachings of the Torah. One of the key things I learned that I have really made an effort to change is the concept of timing out and ordering the various foods as I eat them.</span></span></span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></span></b></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">What I mean by this is that there is a different approach to diet than what most people take. (And by diet I don't mean a structured, goal-oriented eating regimen but rather the foods that compose one's sustenance.) Rather than focusing on the properties and attributes of the foods that are eaten, the main concern is instead the </span><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">func</span></i></span><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">tion</span></i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"> of those foods within the body and the mechanism of the digestive process. It seems like such a subtle difference and yet, it makes so much more sense, I can't believe it isn't the standard! Surely most 'diets' or lifestyle plans are designed after this principle but I've never seen it spelled out directly in this way and I think having the knowledge behind the plan makes it easier to carry out and stick with.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">So what are these guiding principles and how do they apply? I am in no way an authority on this nor am I deserving in any credit for the originali</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">ty of the information. I will relate what I learned and give you my word that the facts are, as far as I know, accurate. But don't just take my word for it! Alright, here it goes.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:medium;"><b><br /></b></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:medium;"></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>1. <b>The Stomach-- Listening To Your Gut</b></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Imagine an empty ballon. It's pretty small in size but has the ability to stretch to an impressive volume, hopefully while avoiding popping. Now imagine filling that balloon with grains of rice until the ballon is 3/4 full and tying it off. If you were to mush that balloon around in your hand you could theoretically come into contact with every grain of rice through the rubber. Now imagine that instead of 3/4 full you filled that sucker till it was jam packed and tied it off. If you were to mush that balloon around in your hand it would be stiff and some grains of rice may be trapped in the middle, never coming into contact with the walls of the balloon.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">This balloon is your stomach. It stretches and it mushes just like the balloon, but the kicker is that the lining of the stomach secrets acids which saturate and digest stomach contents while nutrients are absorbed through the stomach walls. If your stomach is 3/4 full it will have the ability to be the super efficient digestive organ that it is and properly digest food and absorb nutrients. Conversely, when the stomach is filled to the brim, proper digestion and absorption are compromised--at your expense!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></div><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">How to avoid this:</span></b></div><div><ul><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Only eat until you are 3/4 full. Stop eating while there is still desire.</span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Allow your body time between meals to digest so that you take each meal with a blank slate, empty stomach-- ready for action!</span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Do not drink water while eating-- this dilutes the acid in your stomach and prevents foods from being fully digested. Drink before meals and wait at least an hour after to start drinking water again.</span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Remember: it is better to have a little bit of 'bad' or unhealthy food than it is to over eat even with 'good' or healthy food.</span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Only eat when hungry. Never eat when sad or angry. "The conditions favorable to proper digestion are wholly abolished when unpleasant feelings such as vexation and worry and anxiety, or great emotions such as anger and fear, are allowed to prevail" (Walter Bradford Cannon, </span><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Bodily Changes in Pain, Hunger, Fear, and Rage</span></i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">, D. Appleton and Company, New York, 1915, Chapter 1 "The Effect of The Emotions on Digestion",</span><a href="http://books.google.com/books?hl=en&lr=&id=eCq0AAAAIAAJ&oi=fnd&pg=PA1&dq=emotions+on+digestion&ots=aSpOVbHS_W&sig=wBcqQlIZftGia_3fVUTbljRK0NE#v=onepage&q=emotions%20on%20digestion&f=false"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Click here to access on Goggle Books</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">, 9). And on the flip side, digestion is better when you're happy!</span></li></ul></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"> </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">2. </span><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Fruit-- Everything You Thought You Knew Is </span></b></span><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Wrong!</span></b></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Well, not everything, don't worry. But I was shocked to learn that the way I was thinking about fruit was counterintuitive to its properties and functioning, and how it should be best utilized. Fruit is amazing. It is was one of the most perfect foods in existence for a few reasons: it is easily digestible, all are chocked full of various 'life-extending' n</span><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">utrients, they are high fiber and high water content, and everyone can agree they taste amazing! The problem with fruit is that most people assume that because fruits are "healthy" foods, it's a good idea to substitute them for desserts and to eat them at the end of a meal. Don't get me wrong, it is way better to have a bowl of fruit salad than a bowl of ice cream after a meal </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">but is not the way to get the most out of your fruit.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Like I mentioned before, fruit is very easily digested. Most will only take 30-45 minutes to digest, absorb, and leave the stomach. According the the </span><a href="http://www.puristat.com/bloating/foodcombining.aspx"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Puristat--Digestive Wellness Center website</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">, </span><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">proteins</span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"> take </span><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">3 or more hours</span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"> to digest, </span><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">fats</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"> depend on the amount but can take up to </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">3 hours or more</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"> to digest, </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">starches</span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"> take </span><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">2 hours or more</span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"> to digest, and </span><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">vegetables</span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"> take about </span><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">45 minutes</span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"> to digest. The best </span><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">way</span></i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"> to eat a piece of fruit is alone, without anything else, and on an empty stomach followed by refraining from eating for at least 30 minutes to allow full digestion. The best </span><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">time</span></i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"> to eat fruit is 30 minutes before each meal. Think about this: when you eat something that takes 3 hours to digest, like meat, and then have a piece of fruit, that fruit is just sitting on top of the protein waiting to be digested. If too much time goes by the fruit will rot in the body before getting digested and nutrients will not be properly absorbed, </span><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">but you will still get the calories!</span></i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"> All for nuthin'!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Just remember this simple guideline:</span></span></div><div><ul><li><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">What goes out first should go in first.</span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"> Fruit is digested the quickest followed by vegetables, starches, and then proteins. If you follow this rule correctly, within days you will begin to notice more regularity and frequency of bowel movements due to the high fiber and proper digestion. And that's a good thing!</span></li></ul><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">I think this is enough for now to get your wheels turning about how you eat, when you eat, and what your body actually has to say about it. Again, I am no expert on this and I am still working on getting it right myself when I eat, but perfect practice makes perfect. One last thing I will say about my experience at this seminar was that after the first lecture I approached the doctor and asked, "As a vegan what would you suggest as a healthy protein source?" After explaining that we don't need as much protein as we think we do and that beans, sprouts, legumes, nuts, and limited processed soy products are good sources, he told me that he is a vegan too! He is vegan during the week and enjoys a small piece of meat and fish on Shabbat. I was glowing! I felt so affirmed that after going vegan based on my personal belief that it is the best way to give my body what it needs, here I was, being told by the expert himself that he has the same diet! Talk about validation. Also, his exact words were "Milk is not good for any body at any time." Golden! Please feel free to ask questions about these concepts and if I don't have the answers I will do my best to find a credible source and seek them out.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:medium;"><br /></span></div><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Breakfast</span></b></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Now, On to the present! I've spent so much time writing about my new nutrition info that I have to fly through this so I make it to work on time! Following with my fruit first rule, I had a grape fruit after drinking some water upon waking.</span></span></div><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFG3r3xtJI9bgUFZRvTKhetcwyYW6AjruBtLWZYBXj-d_XkvqghCrInmLsR3mlJHKEKAUHP8Rp2mWYfkMkXA5G0mYbhFgA590_5cYF-H0kBhWvLvyUY1EVk1xQB_Aq6iXsekFmELady71J/s400/P1030494.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5503182845059851282" /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">30 minutes later I enjoyed a bowel of golden flax cereal with almond milk and a cup of Starbucks VIA with stevia and almond milk. I haven't been going crazy with the coffee lately (thankfully) but it was one of those nights and hence, one of those mornings!<br /></span><div><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgblSshVNjL3NvhPLWClPMmRJN6c8vBks2WVZQrxrYBcOuES7N4rdRmZpWBXzeVW7UUQFSFTH4I1RgwwcSspzwJxbbiZ5dMkMpeQNIVF0ufKtMBaLFQ0zDMOBBxYgYlbKwlgPgUwHyjT_3j/s400/P1030495.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5503181427056169122" /><br /></div><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Lunch</span></b></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">After working hard on organizing my new kitchen I took a lunch break which started with this beautiful bowl of cherries.</span></div><div><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVBNIeKmuMcCujbuM9qoxL58VEQmcaqsmxScY9TlemNOQAy569TH7JZrU8W2kjwTNuM5HFIFTjmaIFvLGG1_t39RB44jx2T8dTKL5pZpT1eyVwrAKsP_Mxhylvffi1hOBit7w_LlTKnG4l/s400/P1030498.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5503181411130067074" /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Next I had a small bowl of red leaf lettuce with a homemade oil and vinegar dressing.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></div><div><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNqfZueeAbHuIyEGcZxuw8w-MBxaXHl-q3EfIhQwDSmsMHkjO7eg7g7S6K8V_RGiYexG1ITeIUbqWRBQ6QWvrj9Z5VGMV6_rKkq3fgmrDXwAopv1i8NDYYr_JhdJ-ChDM_rTbMh9kimNsK/s400/P1030501.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5503181393565265074" /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">I waited 30 minutes before having this toasty almond butter and boysenberry jam sandwich.<br /></span></div><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6sg2-SutJPNvvE7xMUayuMbgeXsi8xbhaZzHr64nBhlSSzzZmaxPqN86KS1JDlmkycLoL_9X1BM_DODj9Fj2ub9-A4AjZFlYDqRr7rlQm7to1EOFWdSpGG1e1YSyGGmhOHEsfp8XlDVbM/s400/P1030504.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5503181381529240658" /><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Now I have to rush to get ready for my first shift back at the Music Library since I've been home! Don't wanna miss it. It's so good to be back guys, I just want you to know. There's a lot of good stuff in store and I hope you'll be nice if I'm not super consistent at first. I'm still getting grounded in my routine here.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">love love love!</span></div>Clairehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14238606250041938306noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7555169893875664086.post-35455177132164284462010-06-20T11:23:00.000-07:002010-06-20T12:41:30.111-07:00First Shabbos!<div style="text-align: left;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Breakfast</span></b></div><div style="text-align: left;">I was so happy to set my alarm for 8 instead of 6:30 on Thursday night and strolled into breakfast with my fixins. I made oats with banana and walnuts which really hit the spot.</div><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiBuPf13NG53KEByGqccW_vXkItOYnbK5DbXx3oLf6E-PSRdadttDwf1KQTO1A-lcj7Y_OdwUk8upT3CDpTPn25xK3IumyCJAZLvSOigqSbU5nPiTk1K6pKBoWEBh5ThVS3695PVkiYNo/s400/P1020675.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5484934703935940050" /><div><div style="text-align: left;">I also had some black coffee with a little sugar. Coffee is coffee at this point, know what I mean?</div><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_4ptvBgUvWmdRr_VlOFPRKq5uImIyuMUdl4lFcvBe4c_pd6_6zDR9P0Fmo4XxAcgg_2pWLnPgHPTgkLW14qk4_95WeNEJ8OF12USGV0OjMINaP8UE5uVTsodb2IVZduWYjiVb4n1-a-g/s400/P1020678.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5484934663621733890" /><div style="text-align: left;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Workout</span></b></div><div style="text-align: left;">After doing some easy stretching and letting my breakfast fully digest, I threw on my workout shoes and actually went for a run around the campus. I came up with a loop around the school that starts uphill and finishes downhill. I did it four times and then cooled down on a shady grassy area behind some dorms. Then I did some circuits that I picked up from the <a href="http://girlwhoplayswithfood.blogspot.com/2010/05/choir-concert-and-partayray_22.html">Jillian DVD</a> which included jumping jacks, push ups, bicycles, toe touches, high knees, butt kicks, and double crunches. Then I finished up with some more sit ups in my room (cause the grass was attacking me) and stretching.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Lunch</span></b></div><div style="text-align: left;">I basically lazed around my room after my shower, anticipating seeing some of my favorite ladies for Shabbos from when I was here last winter. I knew there was going to be intense amounts of delicious food so I wanted to leave plenty of room. The cafeteria kitchen pretty much shuts down on Friday in preparation for shabbos but they do leave some potato kugel. I enjoyed a few pieces with some hummus,</div><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8jdR46-qOurBz6TdPYlqltsZfOgsGXLI_okflRaVXAXX955s8a3vc7ZNi4CBXW-f2alo3wrg_Mw8H061Nd0KATUTs3jAxMuiHOs76B1qu2v2aMfgzhT_gQUfUnpEFNfL460S03Hqv1QI/s400/P1020682.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5484934638039140514" /><div style="text-align: left;">and also and orange. It would be a long time before eating again and this little lunch did a good job holding me over.</div><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0JcqOoixQlNtafYoQhG9OjhiOPUF_AfoR9G142UaeAOswfl_vtKvWTzE5uy0lJIiyE75V29czpbnZZGRdCiftvU2dZQUVdlx8hDqzNkyH7wSy48WemlRhIimadSO1LG-t28dqvdt1INM/s400/P1020683.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5484934625631779650" /><div style="text-align: left;">The family who housed my roomie Chelsea and I were really nice and the kids were bundles of energy! </div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvCPD8PHyOVntkcv-_GXTg8sC6xcV2Ibre9PSk9W8L-fL02DDLoH-TKaLlJW1UTx0u2tOsOgWkPOTIPwu4RjspQRs9ceF1zfHspFcZvp86ODVF1XrhNiozfjPJ5dW9HQ2QCfA0UwgK4Dw/s1600/P1020685.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvCPD8PHyOVntkcv-_GXTg8sC6xcV2Ibre9PSk9W8L-fL02DDLoH-TKaLlJW1UTx0u2tOsOgWkPOTIPwu4RjspQRs9ceF1zfHspFcZvp86ODVF1XrhNiozfjPJ5dW9HQ2QCfA0UwgK4Dw/s400/P1020685.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5484932342114377826" /></a>Meet my alarm clocks. These two came bursting in the next morning and it's a good thing I can quickly flex my abs because yes, there was stomach jumping.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXZX1dSENSNlW1lhv0mnkJHAKOlkIiWz4jznAf8xx2_0KiiLOoU-uHQ8Op9nrYSok8-dM632pAfX-105EguGLJzrHV0rm-kZfxyzhOPfjI74jCNaXuhR_mxsWjQ39x2taSHyGD10m0tIQ/s1600/P1020687.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXZX1dSENSNlW1lhv0mnkJHAKOlkIiWz4jznAf8xx2_0KiiLOoU-uHQ8Op9nrYSok8-dM632pAfX-105EguGLJzrHV0rm-kZfxyzhOPfjI74jCNaXuhR_mxsWjQ39x2taSHyGD10m0tIQ/s400/P1020687.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5484932330364444626" /></a>Both our Shabbos dinner and lunch and third meal were wonderful and we got to spend them with some of our favorite people! As a reminder, part of Shabbos is that no electricity or electronics are used from sundown on Friday to sundown on Saturday so there are no pictures of the food. But trust me, I was wishing I could have snapped shots of everything because it's always a feast worth remembering!</div><div><br /></div><div>When Chelsea and I got back to our dorm we met up with our much missed roomie Sam! We decided to go have a little fun in the downtown area of Jerusalem and meet up with Chelsea's boyfriend and some of the guys from his study program. </div><div>Preparation.</div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg92e8lP98tQi1NesRHizMq4Yl3EbyxjPqOs6Q7F1l5G4ruMo697Y1hGniUjiOGdaMarrdw9WhIgHMh2nWieuVO5NsVPFIzZhqT6Eo9Zy7NgZcOky12DoKYwMfW1uSNlkzWXAUsUiV5xkk/s1600/P1020690.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg92e8lP98tQi1NesRHizMq4Yl3EbyxjPqOs6Q7F1l5G4ruMo697Y1hGniUjiOGdaMarrdw9WhIgHMh2nWieuVO5NsVPFIzZhqT6Eo9Zy7NgZcOky12DoKYwMfW1uSNlkzWXAUsUiV5xkk/s400/P1020690.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5484932321854356786" /></a>The girls!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3wfcuI8-hMTtPaIwt38outPpPNosgK-zJEGneVlqwmIpWZ2XPtU5d6CBhJHLu207K4WGeHqWAlQ3yXSdjjBUD6FuLZ-rumZBMIGa0TKPi49L2eAqDNKWvY5TsAATJZBdJ77KBgDBOGW0/s1600/P1020691.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3wfcuI8-hMTtPaIwt38outPpPNosgK-zJEGneVlqwmIpWZ2XPtU5d6CBhJHLu207K4WGeHqWAlQ3yXSdjjBUD6FuLZ-rumZBMIGa0TKPi49L2eAqDNKWvY5TsAATJZBdJ77KBgDBOGW0/s400/P1020691.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5484932305443212562" /></a>Sam and I went Polish if ya know what I mean!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFAN6k0wsgBpojyiZ_FDMnr-E4X9T-RShf72dAyr5mddmQcdrU1IZB6OHjNThmO3P6xsearFjP_V257eR8GzX7qhhcwrQE2JaokqC2FZ8V36ps3K-njAs37qriyALpG75iLXxx5NgCook/s1600/P1020696.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFAN6k0wsgBpojyiZ_FDMnr-E4X9T-RShf72dAyr5mddmQcdrU1IZB6OHjNThmO3P6xsearFjP_V257eR8GzX7qhhcwrQE2JaokqC2FZ8V36ps3K-njAs37qriyALpG75iLXxx5NgCook/s400/P1020696.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5484929957999518482" /></a>Chelsea and her boo. Aren't they adorable!?<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxjmKAceDFV8DExxkX8rzoVJyGIp4CBc199OVmWrzy82OtQgxsapBHQ-SWluDnEqt6lQ8kZW7gENhGMKc9pzVcDWOrPHPGrk4oPgd79Ut4Hh6TxWyVIGXzogsVccoWhYq-NV2CCIoIoyk/s1600/P1020699.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxjmKAceDFV8DExxkX8rzoVJyGIp4CBc199OVmWrzy82OtQgxsapBHQ-SWluDnEqt6lQ8kZW7gENhGMKc9pzVcDWOrPHPGrk4oPgd79Ut4Hh6TxWyVIGXzogsVccoWhYq-NV2CCIoIoyk/s400/P1020699.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5484929946595057154" /></a><br /></div><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Breakfast</span></b></div><div><b></b>This morning I was a little late waking up and just barely made it to breakfast. I was in such a hurry that I forgot my camera and I was forced out of my normal oats and had cereal with banana and walnuts and milk (I know, milk! Ahh!) But it's all good. I was just happy to have something in my tummy before classes.</div><div><br /></div><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Snack</span></b></div><div><b></b>During a little break between classes I snacked on these rice cakes that my friend Netanya and I went halvesies on.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwp8kHrGLtsfmYKhIOJuDVdV-Oi7ZPpMtOeXKQUCD_pVMvFuvPZjT_8TwvMiF_DX0YORWSWVkJH_-rJ7V18fGPwQVVCPGlntF4XSBdt1_sMzrj8vw2yaDs0OVMYzQcymTw19wkT2M4vz0/s1600/P1020700.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwp8kHrGLtsfmYKhIOJuDVdV-Oi7ZPpMtOeXKQUCD_pVMvFuvPZjT_8TwvMiF_DX0YORWSWVkJH_-rJ7V18fGPwQVVCPGlntF4XSBdt1_sMzrj8vw2yaDs0OVMYzQcymTw19wkT2M4vz0/s400/P1020700.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5484929928901184834" /></a>I dunked mine in my hummus, a winning combo in my book actually.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivMwH8KNbo0_JhmY4-h-71sRXBgmyPJgVMNEfMPtTVQajFq5fdUG0qWceQ7iEH5veu-ZqPyzy8QtXJkEhGUan2YMhY0xU3hD0TZq4i4rmelN4gaKARgiEve9KnkHtsKt38TgOogjUPLus/s1600/P1020701.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivMwH8KNbo0_JhmY4-h-71sRXBgmyPJgVMNEfMPtTVQajFq5fdUG0qWceQ7iEH5veu-ZqPyzy8QtXJkEhGUan2YMhY0xU3hD0TZq4i4rmelN4gaKARgiEve9KnkHtsKt38TgOogjUPLus/s400/P1020701.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5484929910952678498" /></a><br /></div><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Lunch</span></b></div><div><b></b>Lunch today was brown rice, peas, and crazy salad fixings. I also had some veggie soup.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8xJGkB55sDxLdwR46jtEBcesGSYWZrOsZC809Apj3XKvW1wWkVWCdVokduMZei7nsP0wxaiwVLCauA7QyQmCZ8n5iOgcFHZ6k2rWOL37kAbFySe0G0w5Qc-a8xVvd97un2rWjodVWs8o/s1600/P1020702.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8xJGkB55sDxLdwR46jtEBcesGSYWZrOsZC809Apj3XKvW1wWkVWCdVokduMZei7nsP0wxaiwVLCauA7QyQmCZ8n5iOgcFHZ6k2rWOL37kAbFySe0G0w5Qc-a8xVvd97un2rWjodVWs8o/s400/P1020702.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5484926155926490514" /></a>I got creative with my rice cakes and spread them with hummus and topped it all with cucumbers, onion, tomato, bell pepper, carrot, green olive and pickle chunks. It wasn't graceful to eat but it was tasty and afterall... it's an all girls school hahaha.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyEcN2hXoeFX0YeB_AR_vP49ZOa1PUfuTyIpg8kDSlAThj4qxwmLlGxajaFpIJ95h792hgJZW-j2bC15KrTCave6jvTbVwbOx96yAz3IASpQyazi4DF7KkstfCsqkVrDOqjT-J3Fue2eI/s1600/P1020704.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyEcN2hXoeFX0YeB_AR_vP49ZOa1PUfuTyIpg8kDSlAThj4qxwmLlGxajaFpIJ95h792hgJZW-j2bC15KrTCave6jvTbVwbOx96yAz3IASpQyazi4DF7KkstfCsqkVrDOqjT-J3Fue2eI/s400/P1020704.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5484926140047932434" /></a>An ity bity green apple for a little something sweet.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhm12WLAdYBRcIBJhNLPQYvY9zSniOqHixHxJJ5eQgl0mAhnvrvKD5Ht4wllcq2mNF1Kh8VfuWZNRfGIGxZLny-TV67L5fSWxUJL9HgJd2pq4QCB6NwdODZ7ZXgq4y0rPg5MtVHvDfLpbg/s1600/P1020706.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhm12WLAdYBRcIBJhNLPQYvY9zSniOqHixHxJJ5eQgl0mAhnvrvKD5Ht4wllcq2mNF1Kh8VfuWZNRfGIGxZLny-TV67L5fSWxUJL9HgJd2pq4QCB6NwdODZ7ZXgq4y0rPg5MtVHvDfLpbg/s400/P1020706.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5484926128086026594" /></a><br /></div><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Snack</span></b></div><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;">I started a class today learning Hebrew, wooohoooo!! It's going to be tough since I have had no training at all and its seems like many of the girls have been to Hebrew school before. After class I has a little snack of more rice cakes and hummus and peach applesauce. Yum!<br /></span></b><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIIEJuQnNpgFLUf176vJNg9-rUuufYspZeiqXiegpH5Ma6X3fV3igSnDfgnn3rGLF0Dp0550cbEI_INXMFN_Yj6pu7g4tn5OF7w-k1HmSNqSwEdCQDsf48FTtq4D21cXcJF21RWuaKNec/s1600/P1020707.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIIEJuQnNpgFLUf176vJNg9-rUuufYspZeiqXiegpH5Ma6X3fV3igSnDfgnn3rGLF0Dp0550cbEI_INXMFN_Yj6pu7g4tn5OF7w-k1HmSNqSwEdCQDsf48FTtq4D21cXcJF21RWuaKNec/s400/P1020707.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5484926116324526674" /></a><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Dinner</span></b></div><div>I totally forgot that I took the battery out of my camera when I went to dinner so there's no photo of dinner tonight sorry! I had flashbacks of my childhood at dinner tonight because there was rice and corn, a dish that always reminds me of my mommy. There was also veggie medley, soy patty, salad, and a really tasty soup that I suspect was made with beef broth....but who really knows.</div><div><br /></div><div>Right now I'm in the internet room where those of us who were going into internet withdrawls bombarded directly after class. I'm having a weird crampy stomach ache right now and I can't figure out why! I was in a rush more than once today at meal times...maybe I ate too fast? Nothing a good night sleep won't fix. </div><div>It's weird to say good night when I know you're all still in the afternoon. It's also weird that Sunday was a school day for me and it's a rest day for you all! It's all backwards up in the Holy Land haha.</div><div><br /></div><div>Toodles!</div>Clairehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14238606250041938306noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7555169893875664086.post-80433698197939492972010-06-17T11:38:00.000-07:002010-06-17T13:39:22.592-07:00I'm Back!<div>Hello blog world! I've missed you so much you don't even know!! I've been MIA on the web because there's been so much action going on for me that I literally have had no chance to report until now. It's been such a long time that I'm not going to even attempt to do a massive catch up but rather jump to my time in Israel! </div><div><br /></div><div>First a little re-cap is in order. So not only did I have finals to worry about last week but I was also moving moving out of my apartment, packing for my six week trip to Israel, and grading about 600+ Human Sexuality finals. Luckily for me, my mom came down to help me and she really was the brains of the whole operation and I would not have been able to do it without her. I would have been so much more stressed out without her! So, in between studying, and helping mom with organization and packing, I would dash over to the house of one of the graders where all the finals were, whip out my red pen, and grade like a crazy person. While grading one of the graders, Dave, went for a food run to the Co-op and picked up a vegan turtle cup for me! As promised, it is being fully document on the blog as officially: amazing!</div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqmPqPgj3-Ec_8qyACeZ_KENSkZG-wFP9qdisDrxOk5K9SvHxG5TAojUz01quQmSQyWA09zxO1MZQaB7b8A5uQkl1PYZlJ5gZtm8apm6yJSsAW00L9tg4rN0ohz7xntenjpqCGG9qH7VY/s1600/P1020611.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqmPqPgj3-Ec_8qyACeZ_KENSkZG-wFP9qdisDrxOk5K9SvHxG5TAojUz01quQmSQyWA09zxO1MZQaB7b8A5uQkl1PYZlJ5gZtm8apm6yJSsAW00L9tg4rN0ohz7xntenjpqCGG9qH7VY/s400/P1020611.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5483831932013955186" /></a>Dave, you made my grading that much sweeter. Thank you!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuhpvMazVvLXFIsYBaFLnyG1agUWUMnEfjRgrfDVy1pKtQCiq1SBwbtKrKunnWYAlNz3rjikCL813inBxg4CLgSVC5SeY35MIMTaILdJGQqT9tg4AJGQbsavpqKi4EElN-ZFucW5gCiBA/s1600/P1020614.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuhpvMazVvLXFIsYBaFLnyG1agUWUMnEfjRgrfDVy1pKtQCiq1SBwbtKrKunnWYAlNz3rjikCL813inBxg4CLgSVC5SeY35MIMTaILdJGQqT9tg4AJGQbsavpqKi4EElN-ZFucW5gCiBA/s400/P1020614.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5483831925515473602" /></a>Carmel, puffed rice, and peanuts....soo good!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5vLBOY2UO-lQ_gTIIiUI6YDfXFiNaVjXcg5sUh3pr9Jr16uuczOF7KD4QkEGWgXLj0_oZtngfItxgQ3VnhXMgvZBuOnh_nEBZrMbq6GQZsqICoQsKwMYHCyJLXKiQ7C_iu5fD2VUA7vA/s1600/P1020616.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5vLBOY2UO-lQ_gTIIiUI6YDfXFiNaVjXcg5sUh3pr9Jr16uuczOF7KD4QkEGWgXLj0_oZtngfItxgQ3VnhXMgvZBuOnh_nEBZrMbq6GQZsqICoQsKwMYHCyJLXKiQ7C_iu5fD2VUA7vA/s400/P1020616.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5483830670440651346" /></a>The packing was no small job. We spent at least, <i>at least</i> three days getting my life in a box. I know I have a lot of stuf... don't judge!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgw_282C9IgV-CJ5dVuVbSp5TyEIPbdvNLbx6icf8xZsJg6WZkJYuDuYjvM3Eo00OY0FcYIjnJ1zv4A8JWs8HMZ_aBo4w6lsh9qTnD3CiyYL1sznuOf1fyl3h5SWrlpVo4ZrKAOMnkvmzA/s1600/P1020634.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgw_282C9IgV-CJ5dVuVbSp5TyEIPbdvNLbx6icf8xZsJg6WZkJYuDuYjvM3Eo00OY0FcYIjnJ1zv4A8JWs8HMZ_aBo4w6lsh9qTnD3CiyYL1sznuOf1fyl3h5SWrlpVo4ZrKAOMnkvmzA/s400/P1020634.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5483830661507198706" /></a><br /><div>So, I don't know that the next few days that I'm about to post will be interesting to anyone at all but I figure, on the off chance that someone is interested in how a vegan would travel to Israel, I'll just post everything I can. I would mention that I think it's healthy that when I travel, I loosen up a little and am not as strict about eating vegan as I am at home. I go to new places to experience and learn new things and sometimes that has to do with tasting new things. I don't want to go crazy and start eating everything in sight but I also don't want to hold myself back from enjoying little things. With that said, I still will probably be avoiding eating meat as an entree.</div><div><br /></div><div>Anyways, when I got the the airport I had a bit of a fiasco. I had an interview early that morning so I didn't eat breakfast. I figured I'd have plenty of time to get something at the airport and leisurely enjoy my departure. Alas, that is not <i>at all</i> how it went. Long story short, I was at the wrong terminal just long enough to miss the flight I was supposed to be getting on to make my connection in New York. Thankfully, the crew at El Al was kind enough to get me onto a direct flight! I was so happy that I wasn't going to have to stay in LA an extra night that it didn't bother me as much that by this point I was starving.</div><div><br /></div><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Snack</span></b></div><div>My mom grabbed an apple for me from the hotel which I gobbled as soon as I got in my seat.</div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFRlASFvLCtIuF8iQY2zspu3gBiiLBU02zaULJ1Ikee-3sgNejT1lbVz9r9UbxfOrYS1CYLZewvjrQ1z6ElKU8OxO8Nzr8VVOHIolqV8RwxzzkTximHWDOUSnWOcJEuMuTirNfM0q79zo/s1600/P1020636.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFRlASFvLCtIuF8iQY2zspu3gBiiLBU02zaULJ1Ikee-3sgNejT1lbVz9r9UbxfOrYS1CYLZewvjrQ1z6ElKU8OxO8Nzr8VVOHIolqV8RwxzzkTximHWDOUSnWOcJEuMuTirNfM0q79zo/s400/P1020636.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5483830651682417698" /></a>Without me even noticing, my mom also slipped this bag of candied ginger into my bag and thank goodness she did! This little bag of sweetness been saving me left and right.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvzNH60wenM1EQRJtzS6dt3GMD_qFA_Le9s6bQlpr2laEeTNLCl8T8wymRzjIbloyauEUNGELzD8Ezda7NRQMMwDcowWagY1sKeCOZCD6YSt46URkzAH1-ceygFBWXpVbaNKlB8yTKgOE/s1600/P1020637.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvzNH60wenM1EQRJtzS6dt3GMD_qFA_Le9s6bQlpr2laEeTNLCl8T8wymRzjIbloyauEUNGELzD8Ezda7NRQMMwDcowWagY1sKeCOZCD6YSt46URkzAH1-ceygFBWXpVbaNKlB8yTKgOE/s400/P1020637.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5483830642058835554" /></a>I like this kind of candied ginger much better than the crystallized. <br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizkKTT0fxhtZlYi_6NSNliBycpg4n9WvKpLePjNDNwMlgf9k-MyGkyz703OTCLjv1VF2TnViHf7ql9ck1QHTCzg4T0QmMVjBFU8JqwSlVWC5EhynLKccKBk8wBa4L_OqXv7aRs7mm0vWU/s1600/P1020639.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizkKTT0fxhtZlYi_6NSNliBycpg4n9WvKpLePjNDNwMlgf9k-MyGkyz703OTCLjv1VF2TnViHf7ql9ck1QHTCzg4T0QmMVjBFU8JqwSlVWC5EhynLKccKBk8wBa4L_OqXv7aRs7mm0vWU/s400/P1020639.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5483828638539516610" /></a>When the inflight service started they served these little corn chips which I remembered really liking from the last time I flew El Al.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7Tvcgpy_cRZOYEKm5ZK6uY5zVejQKH9I6NlVlcfXdynBGUTprhwKggDD3pu6aGACoZPKre8Wk2CX4MlzDpPYlgilxK29wVqoUGs_naN4ddf7icoyBHhfpRgpas0h1Q5r7z3RpwGc26lI/s1600/P1020640.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7Tvcgpy_cRZOYEKm5ZK6uY5zVejQKH9I6NlVlcfXdynBGUTprhwKggDD3pu6aGACoZPKre8Wk2CX4MlzDpPYlgilxK29wVqoUGs_naN4ddf7icoyBHhfpRgpas0h1Q5r7z3RpwGc26lI/s400/P1020640.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5483828628053187106" /></a><br /></div><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Linner</span></b></div><div><b></b>I was not aware that this meal was actually our dinner since I hadn't eaten breakfast and meals are always kind of crazy on long, international flights like this. I avoided the chicken and dug into the rest which was quite tasty to a starving girl like me.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgClhK5iNwe8ucZvr7C_jZYZTZxliEq7ZYD7aZM8HYwf3sgHTrFTiNy-0W7BoE7ypMLy477gCuP8CWs-CX1m3Af9VqDGS-i56anvKu1cQ48xw6n9iLxxoK6q6_8c8XVvdmhcl5KW-PBaGw/s1600/P1020643.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgClhK5iNwe8ucZvr7C_jZYZTZxliEq7ZYD7aZM8HYwf3sgHTrFTiNy-0W7BoE7ypMLy477gCuP8CWs-CX1m3Af9VqDGS-i56anvKu1cQ48xw6n9iLxxoK6q6_8c8XVvdmhcl5KW-PBaGw/s400/P1020643.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5483828621881677826" /></a>I also throughly enjoyed this little dessert :)<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjobIvrJTimDBRaYwM5HCsv2wICyOnnwtp3uOPRgThui5AkkDmdEcyZYg8PeFKvnxXr-9-lNukR4FNswQOaJ3dKXX6imkagg57-Rx1bsBi7M97Bdyno33uNYVevJ4QHkw1lSFZxs0gbAVk/s1600/P1020644.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjobIvrJTimDBRaYwM5HCsv2wICyOnnwtp3uOPRgThui5AkkDmdEcyZYg8PeFKvnxXr-9-lNukR4FNswQOaJ3dKXX6imkagg57-Rx1bsBi7M97Bdyno33uNYVevJ4QHkw1lSFZxs0gbAVk/s400/P1020644.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5483828602320538194" /></a><br /></div><div><b>Breakfast</b></div><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;">After making a significant dent in my book <i>The Alienist</i> by Caleb Carr (which was getting crazy intense I couldn't put it down), and watching all the inflight movies I could handle, I slept for maybe an hour if that. I woke up starving again which is really not a fun way to travel. Luckily breakfast service came and I gobbled it up. Refined gobbling that is.<br /></span></b><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIwDJDNt-gKdDglb5Nqqokt-YiHOndxYJ_tt9N7TWf9RCrnwjClYZOyYfNhG0NzRQlGEbNE24cVhDoD2tXoXUl9i0gndUujYtn4TMzfok6vDeNT15YzqtgnoM2ujoSBgOUMeSFCFOugYI/s1600/P1020645.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIwDJDNt-gKdDglb5Nqqokt-YiHOndxYJ_tt9N7TWf9RCrnwjClYZOyYfNhG0NzRQlGEbNE24cVhDoD2tXoXUl9i0gndUujYtn4TMzfok6vDeNT15YzqtgnoM2ujoSBgOUMeSFCFOugYI/s400/P1020645.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5483826546537609538" /></a><br /></div><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Dinner</span></b></div><div><b></b>Again, my meal schedule was all mixed up and I arrived at Neve (the seminary I'm learning at) after lunch time. Dinner was couscous, salad, chicken broth soup with veggies, and potatoes cooked with beef. I avoided any chunks of meat, no worries. </div><div>Mini lesson: Keeping kosher involves never mixing milk with meat. All the food at Neve is kosher which means that a kosher kitchen must be kept. You may begin to notice that there is a color coding of the dishes that reveals the type of meal being served: Pink= meat meal Blue= milk meal. On shabbos I look forward to meat meals mostly because I know there won't be dairy in anything!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGb7pUs_NUMDaCf-Xrfn3uEoDL4BkMo7SGShMPBP6IbYOlw0BnyaGzNB9IjlUYDbqgT2LW_yUus9vmbufTkV-37_RodEeu1HFPiPU8zkqYUooSQrRU0edMZOEJf1brPhKM1wTLqxc-ynQ/s1600/P1020646.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGb7pUs_NUMDaCf-Xrfn3uEoDL4BkMo7SGShMPBP6IbYOlw0BnyaGzNB9IjlUYDbqgT2LW_yUus9vmbufTkV-37_RodEeu1HFPiPU8zkqYUooSQrRU0edMZOEJf1brPhKM1wTLqxc-ynQ/s400/P1020646.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5483826530660190290" /></a>I finished my meal with an orange that was not the sweetest. I have a feeling I'm going to get good at spotting the tasty ones in the next few weeks.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPPFDoHbGIizp96hDWgmcVsxVbduNJ6yVYUOtmCwPdd4F4NDO-LPEfASUdRaELmuJgV0QnMGX4mfYDzy6XiLY7NwK4wCzTfjnG8aOP_gtIKA1AuKwBLRj3FRcg5ezMFo3_rL3TRgYDLmc/s1600/P1020648.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPPFDoHbGIizp96hDWgmcVsxVbduNJ6yVYUOtmCwPdd4F4NDO-LPEfASUdRaELmuJgV0QnMGX4mfYDzy6XiLY7NwK4wCzTfjnG8aOP_gtIKA1AuKwBLRj3FRcg5ezMFo3_rL3TRgYDLmc/s400/P1020648.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5483826526582481874" /></a><br /></div><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Breakfast</span></b></div><div><b></b>Breakfast on Wednesday morning was a bit of a challenge but I remembered from last time that I would be able to make oats. Only problem I arrived towards the end of serving time and had to rush! I topped my plain oats with peanut butter and a little sinfully good chocolate spread.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDfEcFVBv892eNgR3dGyW4wHAhVkaSI2pigT_caDzgMpcu0Sp3i2XREC7rMu56FJD4p9866JHFC48zOLPq2kNzyKcRmS6WRXa8kg3hguXqD86xLVFWu7qXt0ej38VPhskeBMw_rdgaflQ/s1600/P1020649.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDfEcFVBv892eNgR3dGyW4wHAhVkaSI2pigT_caDzgMpcu0Sp3i2XREC7rMu56FJD4p9866JHFC48zOLPq2kNzyKcRmS6WRXa8kg3hguXqD86xLVFWu7qXt0ej38VPhskeBMw_rdgaflQ/s400/P1020649.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5483826510428595458" /></a>I also had a slice of bread with peanut butter. On the way out I grabbed another half slice of bread and mistakenly spread it with the sweetened peanut butter. Regular peanut butter and sweetened peanut butter are not the same, let me tell you.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgK52wS38AWYIY44iS_6QhMOOtevcH72ghARnfOY2Z9E6kgsRVueYUQHW1Xiv9e-cRZoXA_U6Lb_myomxe9sRkc6klZSHm_gB6SN5OxdOG58c3DDw7m_dRFEGcj2EAXDeUgGx6eUK6kcT8/s1600/P1020651.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgK52wS38AWYIY44iS_6QhMOOtevcH72ghARnfOY2Z9E6kgsRVueYUQHW1Xiv9e-cRZoXA_U6Lb_myomxe9sRkc6klZSHm_gB6SN5OxdOG58c3DDw7m_dRFEGcj2EAXDeUgGx6eUK6kcT8/s400/P1020651.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5483822068027221634" /></a><br /></div><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Snack</span></b></div><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;">Snack time rolled around between classes so I enjoyed this little apple. The apples are much sweeter here in Israel. I wonder why?</span><br /></b><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgC90b0450oj1sF1xcv_Mq5TahCvPYki8XoJOaLOiy-KVGX-Dsq6VcPouLtQUXebX1yTvKYaUxnmq1daGvxSMoyiilYHSLYlcOOXjNS2YrA94Z_J5GcxwPOgRNPkMTWElFSnUY4PQ0eUeI/s1600/P1020652.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgC90b0450oj1sF1xcv_Mq5TahCvPYki8XoJOaLOiy-KVGX-Dsq6VcPouLtQUXebX1yTvKYaUxnmq1daGvxSMoyiilYHSLYlcOOXjNS2YrA94Z_J5GcxwPOgRNPkMTWElFSnUY4PQ0eUeI/s400/P1020652.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5483822059643532802" /></a>At the next break I bought an iced coffee for 10 shequels which is about $3.50 US dollars. It's like a slushy iced coffee and it was soo good! I appreciated that there was a sign noting that one serving is about 190 calories. Better than I had estimated!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMHOm_lZ4aCOUX7-dmAXwfGicX1I3wNfH-OaCnEZUXJLC53O5VcriKYhHF4Q2oihmURp_u1iEXJdZcmgenHe72pcNqPSFHc6LwOBsU6uaai5j_0yuowSRu68CKE4GIUTd3W8pSYk86YKE/s1600/P1020653.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMHOm_lZ4aCOUX7-dmAXwfGicX1I3wNfH-OaCnEZUXJLC53O5VcriKYhHF4Q2oihmURp_u1iEXJdZcmgenHe72pcNqPSFHc6LwOBsU6uaai5j_0yuowSRu68CKE4GIUTd3W8pSYk86YKE/s400/P1020653.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5483822053474526306" /></a><br /></div><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Lunch</span></b></div><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;">At lunch time I was ready to load up on all the veggies I could. You will probably begin to notice that each meal includes a soup of some kind, lots of veggies and salad, and a main course that is either meat or milk based. The soups usually have a lot of fresh dill which I didn't use to like but have grown to appreciate. Also, there is almost always fish at lunch but I haven't decided to cross that bridge quite yet. What do you think? Should I go for the fish?</span><br /></b><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgljBGTHHr8nLS6zMJkPIdkkifLjSvYXhRTzx9lSqd5DwQqyg07_p-DL206bhG_FeC_CYUWJ-bap1GDJH0yW-wt7feBZ7rKchMs1JQp4MHo7W5aDB-WuMl3BMwnDodYPjnDEP7YjNXhCA4/s1600/P1020654.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgljBGTHHr8nLS6zMJkPIdkkifLjSvYXhRTzx9lSqd5DwQqyg07_p-DL206bhG_FeC_CYUWJ-bap1GDJH0yW-wt7feBZ7rKchMs1JQp4MHo7W5aDB-WuMl3BMwnDodYPjnDEP7YjNXhCA4/s400/P1020654.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5483822034185665522" /></a>For a little mid-day dessert I enjoyed one of these Rugala.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzblsdwCppZUM0paI65Pjn6mmN1xw99zxXVdXVHzOTyygKB38_V91BvUbzh3pTVx_G4c2oCf5H-Ma9J4EI9k6_icvYtmCQNjUd7Esodjze3IZpW4aR8M2Rqsofeev6rhl6lI1CCkNwJ-o/s1600/P1020655.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzblsdwCppZUM0paI65Pjn6mmN1xw99zxXVdXVHzOTyygKB38_V91BvUbzh3pTVx_G4c2oCf5H-Ma9J4EI9k6_icvYtmCQNjUd7Esodjze3IZpW4aR8M2Rqsofeev6rhl6lI1CCkNwJ-o/s400/P1020655.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5483819989962092418" /></a>These things are so ridiculously good! They have a very subtle chocolaty flavor.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2MAKiP5OeO3f31u0J8mx1mVC9CBwOXRp70oQ7Vlcgl9FL01nyGg-vM9YnddYXUGwBj9q3xVp8yCdttbNYfvGFUU0RV8KHSKmyA0NpHBfTcs_RdNxhgunuVNXj84ZwdNAyy9qsxVRyEVQ/s1600/P1020657.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2MAKiP5OeO3f31u0J8mx1mVC9CBwOXRp70oQ7Vlcgl9FL01nyGg-vM9YnddYXUGwBj9q3xVp8yCdttbNYfvGFUU0RV8KHSKmyA0NpHBfTcs_RdNxhgunuVNXj84ZwdNAyy9qsxVRyEVQ/s400/P1020657.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5483819980999573170" /></a><br /></div><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Dinner</span></b></div><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;">Dinner was a chicken broth soup with carrots, roasted potatoes (yaaaay roasted!), peas, cucumbers and peppers, a soy/corn patty with mustard that has more of a horseradish flavor, and for a super treat some summer melon.</span><br /></b><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguwZx_e4vdcz5IBIeVESY7NVOP13pukAzGp83VhBmpfthpELur0to95yb3gC9GgXUKbi5pmjR2_z_FwBKfXz7kw8-VVncu5P_A5FoUBZ8ulCKHO3BixSrO4y1ZR11ZsuEvCXZ2etKK5hA/s1600/P1020658.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguwZx_e4vdcz5IBIeVESY7NVOP13pukAzGp83VhBmpfthpELur0to95yb3gC9GgXUKbi5pmjR2_z_FwBKfXz7kw8-VVncu5P_A5FoUBZ8ulCKHO3BixSrO4y1ZR11ZsuEvCXZ2etKK5hA/s400/P1020658.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5483819969157905266" /></a>On my way out I grabbed another slice of that melon. It was too good to pass up.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikHi7_w9LLBdzg_3iYWhpa0xIWLyHa-UMLq6FPvd7r4jxF22kYjtlKxG0TrI-PJyCuiYPJ8r0JBDlcKh3h-2Ab_kMC7ND7-iNFPGiu-A7V07cd8k9C3EZNQhv4z0KqJs0Tjhxc8EqYxNI/s1600/P1020660.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikHi7_w9LLBdzg_3iYWhpa0xIWLyHa-UMLq6FPvd7r4jxF22kYjtlKxG0TrI-PJyCuiYPJ8r0JBDlcKh3h-2Ab_kMC7ND7-iNFPGiu-A7V07cd8k9C3EZNQhv4z0KqJs0Tjhxc8EqYxNI/s400/P1020660.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5483819956220963650" /></a><br /></div><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Snack</span></b></div><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;">On our way to evening classes I snacked on my candied ginger. There's Sam, my awesome roomie in the back!<br /></span></b><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTO5mSShuUS5vcs1WokZKEtzpVnPEZ_7YTJULJHYXEVHYYynnUNCeZywaXY6Vi2FCaQFQzOS7Jw9OIKLlx-tJTkKqMJA3qz3KRsVXq-OMIAG-YeWEuTxwJ7TXNQ4nA0Jegpttj0sjosNU/s1600/P1020663.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTO5mSShuUS5vcs1WokZKEtzpVnPEZ_7YTJULJHYXEVHYYynnUNCeZywaXY6Vi2FCaQFQzOS7Jw9OIKLlx-tJTkKqMJA3qz3KRsVXq-OMIAG-YeWEuTxwJ7TXNQ4nA0Jegpttj0sjosNU/s400/P1020663.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5483818113994539138" /></a>After class I had this juicy orange and then hit the sack! I passed out I was so tired. The jet lag is still affecting me.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7k0wieZ1HOkyW8IAifakbePiubUK0qC56fNQjSUNWQjtgFlmOaWevHVgEzKyBk1y0l_K5rJrH08fjWsaPszi0DdNijfnYAahjPTbgkPxlJU6Z_oLWysSLaU7QUtCQGIonPrCR6bbB7E4/s1600/P1020664.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7k0wieZ1HOkyW8IAifakbePiubUK0qC56fNQjSUNWQjtgFlmOaWevHVgEzKyBk1y0l_K5rJrH08fjWsaPszi0DdNijfnYAahjPTbgkPxlJU6Z_oLWysSLaU7QUtCQGIonPrCR6bbB7E4/s400/P1020664.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5483818109669956338" /></a><br /></div><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Breakfast</span></b></div><div><b></b>Finally at today! This morning I was determined to make the oats situation happen. I decided to ad some of this yogurt to my concoction to make it a little creamier and topped it all with PB&J, reminiscent of oats at home. I also enjoyed a little coffee with sugar.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdMpCXM48CYPShXulA5K_4xgVx75jSQPbpHOMHEnohUuht1pEdTemzKqEeY6VdxPmrFCUESEu1twngKxxNGzpiOba2uKveZQ6Rkx1oKLhfx15c8kqLvXbSb_xbItdD8L9Aub0xEMVwIA0/s1600/P1020667.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdMpCXM48CYPShXulA5K_4xgVx75jSQPbpHOMHEnohUuht1pEdTemzKqEeY6VdxPmrFCUESEu1twngKxxNGzpiOba2uKveZQ6Rkx1oKLhfx15c8kqLvXbSb_xbItdD8L9Aub0xEMVwIA0/s400/P1020667.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5483818098077550642" /></a><br /></div><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Lunch</span></b></div><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;">Lunch today was a dilly, veggie soup, and pasta with a bunch of mixed veggies.</span><br /></b><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoYk8Fjvs1_8mAD9_mNk4dmOeAd96XoQ7qCRRfU3io-l-If8y6MiIHpTqVSHeF32F_Y_Wp5FE3VXBHOcDCDEHaIAaFDjYMXIyZNP2i2ZsSMbTSrr3TAe14_KJcFr-FyUjRIj3JhVGdO8I/s1600/P1020669.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoYk8Fjvs1_8mAD9_mNk4dmOeAd96XoQ7qCRRfU3io-l-If8y6MiIHpTqVSHeF32F_Y_Wp5FE3VXBHOcDCDEHaIAaFDjYMXIyZNP2i2ZsSMbTSrr3TAe14_KJcFr-FyUjRIj3JhVGdO8I/s400/P1020669.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5483818085977203010" /></a>After laying around in the grass for a bit and a cool shower some girls and I made the trek down the hill to the mini strip of shops. We hit the ice cream shop first of course where I got a scoop of strawberry sorbet and a scoop of lemon mint. Super refreshing in this crazy hot weather.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEir7P7JA7StoklZbQqPGtLQ8Z8LpwX7uVTOPCIB_ikJ7jVnXP5hN16VZrJBh4OLMCBfzQsTPGuup_gANLs4abjheJyeR6n7j1_5MauJjRnI3F471aaHfd-er-vagSIeXZ6TevY49U8F_xE/s1600/P1020670.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEir7P7JA7StoklZbQqPGtLQ8Z8LpwX7uVTOPCIB_ikJ7jVnXP5hN16VZrJBh4OLMCBfzQsTPGuup_gANLs4abjheJyeR6n7j1_5MauJjRnI3F471aaHfd-er-vagSIeXZ6TevY49U8F_xE/s400/P1020670.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5483815877100815698" /></a><br /></div><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Dinner</span></b></div><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;">For dinner I had cooked squash, rice, a soy patty, and I'm happy to introduce to the scene: hummus!! I made sure to buy some when we went to the grocery. I didn't end up eating my soup because I found a hair in it. Yuck. </span><br /></b><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdkkr_0qLzAo6Fui3Crfw228RJKUaHBz8_3p7fElQBCpjB6THkNHaJOMj6967hZim6A0jiY1pAUwEnlLBFEea43mwJxhRoo2sSuYhtgPjbQABAzcfH0tE1416zEB_Gyb_x4T4ZYi9EdJ8/s1600/P1020671.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdkkr_0qLzAo6Fui3Crfw228RJKUaHBz8_3p7fElQBCpjB6THkNHaJOMj6967hZim6A0jiY1pAUwEnlLBFEea43mwJxhRoo2sSuYhtgPjbQABAzcfH0tE1416zEB_Gyb_x4T4ZYi9EdJ8/s400/P1020671.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5483815863339655234" /></a><br /></div><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Snack</span></b></div><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;">At the break during evening classes I snacked on this apple. They are perfectly small for snack size. </span><br /></b><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgASXDQH9uPvkbznwuKXdREmVYHDyueRRDH4KLDG-4ETTVAGw4auiyVAi12Fb16Z5MzKw9mRrVz7XKGQ1Y3wgeEYhbMJ56fVNJ4oiVinZPWmXy5CCTpUDy-Mtr8eCC4nzhyphenhyphenZfG0qgfd3Pc/s1600/P1020672.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgASXDQH9uPvkbznwuKXdREmVYHDyueRRDH4KLDG-4ETTVAGw4auiyVAi12Fb16Z5MzKw9mRrVz7XKGQ1Y3wgeEYhbMJ56fVNJ4oiVinZPWmXy5CCTpUDy-Mtr8eCC4nzhyphenhyphenZfG0qgfd3Pc/s400/P1020672.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5483815856233363378" /></a>So, the internet situation was all mixed up until tonight so as soon as I got the chance, I jumped in the internet room and got working on this post! I actually just finished this bag of ginger :( Luckily we are probably going to the market tomorrow where I will definitely be buying trail mix. <br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUEhi9U1Z4ZUwgkBoxIocvzyClWX3lDFu0VXaCoEs0wiSdb94MWNJQvGUCJIu0E1qLd8Stnc7lJMscG_E9aS8ATHhJ21Qnu1V8E-wHf_yfOkYw6phNSF_MQFzT7FhxgnnWi9mc72yN35o/s1600/P1020673.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUEhi9U1Z4ZUwgkBoxIocvzyClWX3lDFu0VXaCoEs0wiSdb94MWNJQvGUCJIu0E1qLd8Stnc7lJMscG_E9aS8ATHhJ21Qnu1V8E-wHf_yfOkYw6phNSF_MQFzT7FhxgnnWi9mc72yN35o/s400/P1020673.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5483815849771146146" /></a>I only have internet access after 9PM so my posts will be whole day posts rather than the daily ones I try to do at home. Also, tomorrow is Shabbos!! This means that I will not be using the internet (or any technology for that matter) until sun down on Saturday. </div><div><br /></div><div>I am really enjoying myself here so far even though a part of me really misses home. I hope to be able to contact my family soon and I will be making facebook appearances when I can! For now, I am really tired and I wanted to try and catch a run in the morning. (we'll see what jet lag has to say about that!)</div><div><br /></div><div>Good night (or good afternoon for most of you) and Good Shabbos!</div>Clairehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14238606250041938306noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7555169893875664086.post-54136754373392633522010-06-11T18:03:00.001-07:002010-06-11T18:03:30.058-07:00Lindsay's Wedding<div>Zizzo's coffee didn't disappoint! I went for a soy hazelnut latte.</div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHR7AyDaLo5BFoWhfM-9UdLWvi55aF2dxZR5am29DXkCwjOFEwe_dytFiBd6p54kpulNK86ELNJdDQ08DVXmWW-rGlzmcoevQHb46GExbAoZpPiIwjcg3x-CIIgvvYd3cbaGxdbPhBM9M/s1600/P1020418.JPG"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHR7AyDaLo5BFoWhfM-9UdLWvi55aF2dxZR5am29DXkCwjOFEwe_dytFiBd6p54kpulNK86ELNJdDQ08DVXmWW-rGlzmcoevQHb46GExbAoZpPiIwjcg3x-CIIgvvYd3cbaGxdbPhBM9M/s400/P1020418.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5480242769441924082" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px; " /></a><br /><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium; ">Snack</span></b></div><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal; ">My drive to the airport flew right by because I downloaded a book to listen to from my dad's online library called "Endworld" by David Robbins. I got so into it at one point I started shaking my fist! I realized too late that the driver in front of me probably thought I was getting angry at him, whoops!</span></b></div><div><br /></div><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal; ">When I got to the air port I tried to get the internet to cooperate with me but failed. I consoled myself with this German Chocolate Cake Lärabar.</span></b></div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSHxgSioxaP6PUXNfpFhZ1fcF0UYBFwUVYaxnKXltw-RP8__GnHczzLt21XsMpXtBZVG9MRKcdqmxP1yCVA8rh2z_Rp8_MOT-Oa8MeE5KseXJR-CrJA7CXSKOHgZZCKpUnhFYKGB2Hvgg/s1600/P1020420.JPG"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSHxgSioxaP6PUXNfpFhZ1fcF0UYBFwUVYaxnKXltw-RP8__GnHczzLt21XsMpXtBZVG9MRKcdqmxP1yCVA8rh2z_Rp8_MOT-Oa8MeE5KseXJR-CrJA7CXSKOHgZZCKpUnhFYKGB2Hvgg/s400/P1020420.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5480242760562044722" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px; " /></a>It was pretty good but not was I was expecting and had a sort of alcoholic flavor to it the way a rum cake with too much rum would. I happen to like rum cake but this was not like that.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8s8shovf3zVinnzxof6oxR5YabiUxASEXAElWZlw94KH4q5sRMzHnd-5K2m_QHqeY3FB8nrh-v9M_o0hM7ySFGUcFIhs1schlokyRymxb7ykSwN0BBNBXucNvlcja1g6aZKj2yjb6fZA/s1600/P1020421.JPG"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8s8shovf3zVinnzxof6oxR5YabiUxASEXAElWZlw94KH4q5sRMzHnd-5K2m_QHqeY3FB8nrh-v9M_o0hM7ySFGUcFIhs1schlokyRymxb7ykSwN0BBNBXucNvlcja1g6aZKj2yjb6fZA/s400/P1020421.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5480242750163981074" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px; " /></a>Goofin.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6aVgmrnYG7IbscPwXz4UyUFZyo2SS30hoFkXi3mcj3BnzDZycycxdi7Xapok6nJcya1lf5-ZGq7zRLDLDbkYPOCixJAttFgs8X9_bn8ttypRL7QbK3944WhCAcgOlRtdN-8nD9IItyUw/s1600/Photo+940.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6aVgmrnYG7IbscPwXz4UyUFZyo2SS30hoFkXi3mcj3BnzDZycycxdi7Xapok6nJcya1lf5-ZGq7zRLDLDbkYPOCixJAttFgs8X9_bn8ttypRL7QbK3944WhCAcgOlRtdN-8nD9IItyUw/s400/Photo+940.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5480242412222054162" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px; " /></a>Clairezilla.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyO2b5uwstE-uEwsaxY3f9l2X7f5uk2a966klKvjFFZvZ_9657iVyekQn2c6EA5ZW11A_5OVqTXVuVtWoFZb4K-eWyXOGxZAGS3LTWynAnYv4-798_pa1GrgFYu9JJY0LgfFe9CQoElz0/s1600/Photo+941.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyO2b5uwstE-uEwsaxY3f9l2X7f5uk2a966klKvjFFZvZ_9657iVyekQn2c6EA5ZW11A_5OVqTXVuVtWoFZb4K-eWyXOGxZAGS3LTWynAnYv4-798_pa1GrgFYu9JJY0LgfFe9CQoElz0/s400/Photo+941.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5480242409016934194" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px; " /></a>I was getting antsy from waiting and a little hungry too so I grabbed an iced coffee with just a little soy milk to tide me over till I was with the fam.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVK-14uD3YEPXl-hm3U90VKWGULEyQtXwMW_WKL_Z2PKCfYKs4s_PMqnnNagJtRo63XYQFYJdxQHDT1zuB4roczqhfGEvaN6CsQwjkiAUi3vxnZabaCDeRdsQBwN71VD8m81LC4APZdnw/s1600/P1020424.JPG"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVK-14uD3YEPXl-hm3U90VKWGULEyQtXwMW_WKL_Z2PKCfYKs4s_PMqnnNagJtRo63XYQFYJdxQHDT1zuB4roczqhfGEvaN6CsQwjkiAUi3vxnZabaCDeRdsQBwN71VD8m81LC4APZdnw/s400/P1020424.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5480242401347483890" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px; " /></a>Finally the plane arrived! My family was already on the plane since it was a connecting flight and my brother had a seat saved for me! Southwest peanuts are pretty good actually.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5-bbsvYhQlt51WKl2DG3AjwSAvlaD2wlCuohWkXtqa1JoVbNwANHDjGE6icuzDUrrLfFKCb5ot66A1iMEzcNU-Tn71txkVaQKVIiZpjbnRBm7iR2V-Vki105DXtJkDFu5HhC4ZfozgbY/s1600/P1020426.JPG"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5-bbsvYhQlt51WKl2DG3AjwSAvlaD2wlCuohWkXtqa1JoVbNwANHDjGE6icuzDUrrLfFKCb5ot66A1iMEzcNU-Tn71txkVaQKVIiZpjbnRBm7iR2V-Vki105DXtJkDFu5HhC4ZfozgbY/s400/P1020426.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5480242392282910370" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px; " /></a><br /></div><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium; ">Snack Numba Two</span></b></div><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal; ">After touching down in Arizona we checked in to the hotel where there was a gift basket of goodies waiting for wedding party guests. We chilled out in the room for a little and snacked on the chips and salsa that were in the bag.</span><br /></b><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggTvHv0pZZHZ1W0y1BU0fmq9xZtXUxcYeunDg5-xP0kltf0XPxveG2sWVZ6fqAAlfddUpYZwd414IH62eMa8N-KkoaxdbthVJdbipetU5r6SKsenRTHOTCQosPcd2szbEiztVXQwdnaAo/s1600/P1020428.JPG"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggTvHv0pZZHZ1W0y1BU0fmq9xZtXUxcYeunDg5-xP0kltf0XPxveG2sWVZ6fqAAlfddUpYZwd414IH62eMa8N-KkoaxdbthVJdbipetU5r6SKsenRTHOTCQosPcd2szbEiztVXQwdnaAo/s400/P1020428.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5480239591786003842" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px; " /></a>Mom also brought some home grown apricots for me to try. So sweet!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0rckkz9NAtGxK9BJgvoCout0igjZ_QinBM8I_979OE9qEDQ30nbJnLVlyumze7k-c5m1gwmeBvP8O-AEwQgGHwe6CtLqy2y7Esiw5r9A9s0Y7Pf8XgxIfMkIq1npvutA866OScfvosuA/s1600/P1020430.JPG"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0rckkz9NAtGxK9BJgvoCout0igjZ_QinBM8I_979OE9qEDQ30nbJnLVlyumze7k-c5m1gwmeBvP8O-AEwQgGHwe6CtLqy2y7Esiw5r9A9s0Y7Pf8XgxIfMkIq1npvutA866OScfvosuA/s400/P1020430.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5480239578537726754" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px; " /></a><br /></div><div><b>Dinner</b></div><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal; ">By the time we rolled in for the Hawaiian themed Reherasal Dinner/BBQ, it was dinner time for us. Being the vegan that I am, I was quite excited when I saw that there were grilled pineapples! I loaded my plate up with a bunch of fruit and veggies and enjoyed a corona light.<br /></span></b><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisav3QbiYKZ7outW-TAmCDujP8VO9W5e_5Kz4gLZjDHOr5dLPETeBedCgD23ZpO5-M5654zf1jbCsBeRszZz0pcMKfyA347aj5g4yhJWpgFsx51F_a9J70Mve37uwQUoTJYRnkgY48rCY/s1600/P1020431.JPG"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisav3QbiYKZ7outW-TAmCDujP8VO9W5e_5Kz4gLZjDHOr5dLPETeBedCgD23ZpO5-M5654zf1jbCsBeRszZz0pcMKfyA347aj5g4yhJWpgFsx51F_a9J70Mve37uwQUoTJYRnkgY48rCY/s400/P1020431.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5480239568127319234" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px; " /></a>I also grabbed some nuts for a little protein while we all chatted and caught up. I haven't seen some of my Arizona family in a really long time!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKyiaxe_OxbNOVpaNmM4-9J7tsp3suY24L61q2vNbyt7yvgJW85qPb3_I-Em07h2MZqddjj5VM3Ep5xWc1et16m5p0TSNV9fwxK59gKv5LlXnApqOUp1lLvap1puATd1x_4EHvPI7DoYU/s1600/P1020432.JPG"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKyiaxe_OxbNOVpaNmM4-9J7tsp3suY24L61q2vNbyt7yvgJW85qPb3_I-Em07h2MZqddjj5VM3Ep5xWc1et16m5p0TSNV9fwxK59gKv5LlXnApqOUp1lLvap1puATd1x_4EHvPI7DoYU/s400/P1020432.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5480239561987744450" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px; " /></a>Beeeeer.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRM5qnLPtzpemwYfhlMQRQ15Y_1xKOWGZA6C29oqeFlRe15i9cJ2557dRo_v_euYtUwtDz9hqrBzvrh-OCetfQAyp5KCJBYWZKupZSAl_y0Jp2zzJX-nurFIsrya29RZ-K_XetbCjROc8/s1600/P1020434.JPG"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRM5qnLPtzpemwYfhlMQRQ15Y_1xKOWGZA6C29oqeFlRe15i9cJ2557dRo_v_euYtUwtDz9hqrBzvrh-OCetfQAyp5KCJBYWZKupZSAl_y0Jp2zzJX-nurFIsrya29RZ-K_XetbCjROc8/s400/P1020434.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5480238775616469714" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px; " /></a>The night ended well and my family returned to the hotel room more tired than we realized.</div><div><br /></div><div>The next morning Dad worked some of his magic and conjured up some coffee with what was in the room. He can always make a good cup o' joe. We woke ourselves up and eventually decided that since mom was going to have her annual breakfast meeting with her two brothers, we were going to have a Dad and kids day of our own starting with: workout!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwp9iFzjUD9C2S4Q_pGKcSWoRJdhCzRYX76T8_ZTWqoe3GHPfCjbdh7knNEtgyekHRBSw3aS7P1mjOGnvPQT9Dk4-DSl6t1IqDGro_7o5X6ybdY-_71vtWN0Kwwy8hB9YrL1uYyU-YrJo/s1600/P1020436.JPG"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwp9iFzjUD9C2S4Q_pGKcSWoRJdhCzRYX76T8_ZTWqoe3GHPfCjbdh7knNEtgyekHRBSw3aS7P1mjOGnvPQT9Dk4-DSl6t1IqDGro_7o5X6ybdY-_71vtWN0Kwwy8hB9YrL1uYyU-YrJo/s400/P1020436.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5480238766897961602" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px; " /></a>We made our way from the room in search of the fitness room. This is the view from the third floor where we were staying.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicupCZ6-RUd0WqBLVPhyphenhypheny3JEzOnVPehLP2gzGBQrzi3WNT6hIEbjyQvGD42w-Cl70PbScBN-lk5QFYfW49_7BeFf4Qnf98S1aU3-b_ME_nIIRjwscUAWGomzQQLb5CJNPpFhzcdTFPxmo/s1600/P1020438.JPG"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicupCZ6-RUd0WqBLVPhyphenhypheny3JEzOnVPehLP2gzGBQrzi3WNT6hIEbjyQvGD42w-Cl70PbScBN-lk5QFYfW49_7BeFf4Qnf98S1aU3-b_ME_nIIRjwscUAWGomzQQLb5CJNPpFhzcdTFPxmo/s400/P1020438.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5480238757886055506" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px; " /></a>We found the workout room which was well equipped. There's my boys!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggJj5yfk2pqwxCMGr78gazHlHnUBi3UmD54s1OTQWsDA-o7lgHtJBJF91BEeuafifVoq2Sssm2biIR9gX6XhuPMi9ZjZcrIeGCxaejCLddzXr4cjIarBCteEBxLULTB_KcWVqK3WHia28/s1600/P1020439.JPG"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggJj5yfk2pqwxCMGr78gazHlHnUBi3UmD54s1OTQWsDA-o7lgHtJBJF91BEeuafifVoq2Sssm2biIR9gX6XhuPMi9ZjZcrIeGCxaejCLddzXr4cjIarBCteEBxLULTB_KcWVqK3WHia28/s400/P1020439.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5480238745028824402" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px; " /></a>I brought my laptop down so I could do the Jillian DVD. No shame! This was Day 2.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCP-k142467YObNQaU7yFdx0V23zzQSjbO5ZmFIaBDOE-pdiRWWlquFvWX2xa0KAj9M1DIvfeIH2mOO4TxaTmFUOPrSuNYXoN1Det2Jg8B-6qd2ctVNB-OZ456wp2E6CXFkDvJ6Asl7-A/s1600/P1020444.JPG"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCP-k142467YObNQaU7yFdx0V23zzQSjbO5ZmFIaBDOE-pdiRWWlquFvWX2xa0KAj9M1DIvfeIH2mOO4TxaTmFUOPrSuNYXoN1Det2Jg8B-6qd2ctVNB-OZ456wp2E6CXFkDvJ6Asl7-A/s400/P1020444.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5480238102735244562" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px; " /></a>I finished my video which got me all red in the face (in a good way of course) and once Dad finished his cardo, I caught the guys in some team action.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimpImYfKacWWnzAGfN7Orz5UL3GZDPIpC4bTgcSl7UbsMNfdj3mgu_vR5tX_84jQflPkLLy8JEuViTNg88rmRqNCQt7hd38pcadppGMR8snTj-SdsqldvdBrbo8EcKSQPOz7kJGAHFIYA/s1600/P1020446.JPG"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimpImYfKacWWnzAGfN7Orz5UL3GZDPIpC4bTgcSl7UbsMNfdj3mgu_vR5tX_84jQflPkLLy8JEuViTNg88rmRqNCQt7hd38pcadppGMR8snTj-SdsqldvdBrbo8EcKSQPOz7kJGAHFIYA/s400/P1020446.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5480238086343009986" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px; " /></a>Switch! Eventually I got suckered into it too! We even did a triangle passing routine with two medicine balls. Good thing I am mildly coordinated.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTV6Y4YVPHz9t-loRQidajaJuRM34hVjkNE7rrQtUL2OAK1tAn3omr3-aHVE24iAzx1s4Iy_yRIHxzZ66Dtbjgd5_LPQoa3IH7EGh1nGCYxXlxo_aIolKC533_h4OpM_mOm8QYKzbmg8Y/s1600/P1020447.JPG"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTV6Y4YVPHz9t-loRQidajaJuRM34hVjkNE7rrQtUL2OAK1tAn3omr3-aHVE24iAzx1s4Iy_yRIHxzZ66Dtbjgd5_LPQoa3IH7EGh1nGCYxXlxo_aIolKC533_h4OpM_mOm8QYKzbmg8Y/s400/P1020447.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5480238081283558002" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px; " /></a><br /></div><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium; ">Breakfast</span></b></div><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal; ">We showered up and hit the breakfast scene where the goods were well stocked.</span><br /></b><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj99a2tz2QJoU1Wg_7mp_nBiihMhtkUGaTxcOMrRimeDvUI5KgxKO5xEAFdEpJgtuaaXg8c0jcHsJzTujOCITcM7cKSR5rsPB0zM2a5a4OVqndcXBBZvqb7K4GZG3K_5wOwG1f6b5eHhw0/s1600/P1020448.JPG"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj99a2tz2QJoU1Wg_7mp_nBiihMhtkUGaTxcOMrRimeDvUI5KgxKO5xEAFdEpJgtuaaXg8c0jcHsJzTujOCITcM7cKSR5rsPB0zM2a5a4OVqndcXBBZvqb7K4GZG3K_5wOwG1f6b5eHhw0/s400/P1020448.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5480238071526640034" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px; " /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhatCLy_RjIM29Xf6rIeBCaQFV8X6zxuo4iSrnwCC93Qt2l1YXiuJ7c382IVTJtnNk2uBhHvog9wd0qWLDsu7mLLJ_U1fYpto0NpBgQeatuLkyD8cdffldRzIovm1Ib72QQQzI2_FmuYTI/s1600/P1020449.JPG"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhatCLy_RjIM29Xf6rIeBCaQFV8X6zxuo4iSrnwCC93Qt2l1YXiuJ7c382IVTJtnNk2uBhHvog9wd0qWLDsu7mLLJ_U1fYpto0NpBgQeatuLkyD8cdffldRzIovm1Ib72QQQzI2_FmuYTI/s400/P1020449.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5480237381888851346" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px; " /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi11ZaJ-2iNvArnG9JzpUyOLx97Svvi_t-2Rss5QtSsBbbKWAj3tphDOEGvXI2yhfR-AXGN-hW1ZwR5nTrH0SynpY6IMzSW4Mh-R39KQ1BpT0k6NLCOBwfwQKOJ-SP9EFZEJGlEscnEAus/s1600/P1020450.JPG"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi11ZaJ-2iNvArnG9JzpUyOLx97Svvi_t-2Rss5QtSsBbbKWAj3tphDOEGvXI2yhfR-AXGN-hW1ZwR5nTrH0SynpY6IMzSW4Mh-R39KQ1BpT0k6NLCOBwfwQKOJ-SP9EFZEJGlEscnEAus/s400/P1020450.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5480237375203190002" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px; " /></a>It should come as no surprise that I went for the oats!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhi2HndbtcCTa8WRK8nFEepRkiusaT4Q9cpT32DZkE4t0ptEUChTr5iiJSaIkzx_aMN1QbCGvJLW73UQ8wYAV82lqimDDQE2J-9HOQ3q73Vb-KOgQI6ngRJnR8NYQiDSftFzDJY1Fn2bRo/s1600/P1020454.JPG"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhi2HndbtcCTa8WRK8nFEepRkiusaT4Q9cpT32DZkE4t0ptEUChTr5iiJSaIkzx_aMN1QbCGvJLW73UQ8wYAV82lqimDDQE2J-9HOQ3q73Vb-KOgQI6ngRJnR8NYQiDSftFzDJY1Fn2bRo/s400/P1020454.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5480237363013523506" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px; " /></a>Breakfast was delicious and we got to sit and chat with my grandparents before heading out to see a scary movie! We had our hearts set on the new Adrian Brody film: <i>Splice</i>.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKDoNntNjR9UfHIYfkb-6yLkUnl-MtEQmsLHzQwWnDZvSqknLzobtaUi7BpZnJVEEy4JBxTRFSsUyAKXF06qwk9X53sxSAv8no_q140J2oEfTW9GSf7PQoMiIZ0q-IGy08bzM91YmTrKs/s1600/P1020451.JPG"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKDoNntNjR9UfHIYfkb-6yLkUnl-MtEQmsLHzQwWnDZvSqknLzobtaUi7BpZnJVEEy4JBxTRFSsUyAKXF06qwk9X53sxSAv8no_q140J2oEfTW9GSf7PQoMiIZ0q-IGy08bzM91YmTrKs/s400/P1020451.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5480237354834179170" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px; " /></a>Before we went to the theatre we stopped at a Super Walmart where I got new sunglasses (finally!) and some movie snacks. I have been wanting to try the sea salt chocolate for so long that I was even willing to ignore the discovery that it is not in fact vegan! I needed to experience this treat so I made the exception. <br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8TQnfjrwh30hnzttUygE2vleBaAk9NPyb4i55dkmHQHiMZ6u1SHZ0Ui6sYPTfrqO65uxI1AXVxgLg6LvHgAk9VMhV8NKCd-tHTSdOeeQ8R5gB3IGBsIJXcd99Ncq18MBtmmJhOkhBWNE/s1600/P1020459.JPG"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8TQnfjrwh30hnzttUygE2vleBaAk9NPyb4i55dkmHQHiMZ6u1SHZ0Ui6sYPTfrqO65uxI1AXVxgLg6LvHgAk9VMhV8NKCd-tHTSdOeeQ8R5gB3IGBsIJXcd99Ncq18MBtmmJhOkhBWNE/s400/P1020459.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5480236704620403538" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px; " /></a>And this is how we smuggle chocolate into the movies!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVeBpsfN1XpMtNVNooaaHVxroMRRxyrJcl-8Eld6l5BKo2TdnJLvRX2yB1u4oafCVmdxuS1rfgmmj7U2Dj3vzHrW_PxV_VTLw8AKhX9uBaOzQiHCI_IIIBhH82_CfoivcYwFiv-Vo9zL4/s1600/P1020461.JPG"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVeBpsfN1XpMtNVNooaaHVxroMRRxyrJcl-8Eld6l5BKo2TdnJLvRX2yB1u4oafCVmdxuS1rfgmmj7U2Dj3vzHrW_PxV_VTLw8AKhX9uBaOzQiHCI_IIIBhH82_CfoivcYwFiv-Vo9zL4/s400/P1020461.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5480236690558883906" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px; " /></a>Arizona is hot. Chocolate melts faster! It wasn't as salty as I had expected but it was still very good. I had two pieces in the movie and shared with my guys. <br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinao-z8t4UJoOfHpNiziuIldchF89RvRHBY7qksrAwKiBTrjM9-UsQAMCASBbMaiEdmNRnn3RbadFp8BdasuX0eGytUV6nPXWJjmAsZWCc1GvIyjcJnCP9ZO7_QNsMx962MRHo6Vty0qM/s1600/P1020465.JPG"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinao-z8t4UJoOfHpNiziuIldchF89RvRHBY7qksrAwKiBTrjM9-UsQAMCASBbMaiEdmNRnn3RbadFp8BdasuX0eGytUV6nPXWJjmAsZWCc1GvIyjcJnCP9ZO7_QNsMx962MRHo6Vty0qM/s400/P1020465.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5480236685310654626" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px; " /></a><br /></div><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium; ">Lunch</span></b></div><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal; ">I am a firm believer that you should always make your own opinions about movies but I am just going to tell you... we were all <i>soooo</i> disappointed with Splice. This seems to happen fairly often: a movie which is truly more of a sci-fi is marketed as a scary movie which leads people like my Dad, my brother, and I to go into the film with certain expectations only to leave feeling duped. We were all really bummed!</span></b></div><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal; ">At least there was a Rubio's in the same shopping area. Rubio's always brings me back up. I went with the portabello and poblano tacos with black beans. Yum!<br /></span></b><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrEBkGhyphenhyphen4hAhzFuyyB_MFMeFXy5A_wvjWIzLSrb4_8n-_eSTxpbT2Qcmfsl1IHejWOGkEPVCmAkOnA6Qi1cU2STdHa8YSCQo-oelcoECuFFU3RzwU-8LzK2pASqW4a95XBnUGjmowTWQM/s1600/P1020466.JPG"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrEBkGhyphenhyphen4hAhzFuyyB_MFMeFXy5A_wvjWIzLSrb4_8n-_eSTxpbT2Qcmfsl1IHejWOGkEPVCmAkOnA6Qi1cU2STdHa8YSCQo-oelcoECuFFU3RzwU-8LzK2pASqW4a95XBnUGjmowTWQM/s400/P1020466.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5480236668344993250" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px; " /></a>I also had a little of the left over salad that Mom brought back from her lunch at The Cheesecake Factory.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXmi6g2SdfXrHmbQglCuQ0odyITAX8M8iYov0cIEQw0yneS8l7ktAUNsiFZWim8MS_0doRTYDgd6NV8xYxwGPo_hp75yfFExqpZ-8GUo4T0QLUF5fMQU7fLHuEZcn4I23oJaBfdDV3pxw/s1600/P1020469.JPG"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXmi6g2SdfXrHmbQglCuQ0odyITAX8M8iYov0cIEQw0yneS8l7ktAUNsiFZWim8MS_0doRTYDgd6NV8xYxwGPo_hp75yfFExqpZ-8GUo4T0QLUF5fMQU7fLHuEZcn4I23oJaBfdDV3pxw/s400/P1020469.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5480236058185784178" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px; " /></a>For an extra kick of protein to hold me over until the wedding dinner that night I had one of these Planters nutty cranberry bars.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUHrmra04H80nQ8LKmT0JD9bLu-iGuAWYtK5ui_nEpeE-0cjyi6HWu-yEvf2pHUuTSjOZGiAUD1s51tR3qGIYQb_f2L1sd8etI8P9ARKM5YtIKRdkU78K71UH3KGlA0n7On6VEy8uO1-E/s1600/P1020470.JPG"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUHrmra04H80nQ8LKmT0JD9bLu-iGuAWYtK5ui_nEpeE-0cjyi6HWu-yEvf2pHUuTSjOZGiAUD1s51tR3qGIYQb_f2L1sd8etI8P9ARKM5YtIKRdkU78K71UH3KGlA0n7On6VEy8uO1-E/s400/P1020470.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5480236046767799218" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px; " /></a>They're pretty good. Lots of peanuts.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhM9vJr4EI_tvtcoPNt51coIWlCENa23L7c0giB7-GgT_DIiygq_2WPIpDZorj0inBLY_Z-0SyGgY_khP2VsoYADhSgoMwNvY7wpn2n5Q2cj0o7dB-K5cl_z0oVh2IlwksVdM82D6d6r6U/s1600/P1020471.JPG"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhM9vJr4EI_tvtcoPNt51coIWlCENa23L7c0giB7-GgT_DIiygq_2WPIpDZorj0inBLY_Z-0SyGgY_khP2VsoYADhSgoMwNvY7wpn2n5Q2cj0o7dB-K5cl_z0oVh2IlwksVdM82D6d6r6U/s400/P1020471.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5480236035919224450" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px; " /></a>It's finally time! We could see the wedding set-up from our room. I can see my mom down there saving us seats on the left side.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWOoujL7UgaUb-zRxSd8ztq_TeYF3dFH_fP08r52tYvF-RBToscj0eESWGhCysEOZeRjMeMaGZzpNRiSNyiBbfh8EC_Ze3FYmdspMghE19uA1ZF1JYKc-JSWRLyIIOIpkoajtUNDPMiPw/s1600/P1020472.JPG" style="text-decoration: none; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWOoujL7UgaUb-zRxSd8ztq_TeYF3dFH_fP08r52tYvF-RBToscj0eESWGhCysEOZeRjMeMaGZzpNRiSNyiBbfh8EC_Ze3FYmdspMghE19uA1ZF1JYKc-JSWRLyIIOIpkoajtUNDPMiPw/s400/P1020472.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5480236022640539474" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px; " /></a>My brother Eric and I waiting for the ceremony to begin.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTcVQzAeyrdwad5OuDz2B7qk6YU6TSgVpMHFzcKGfsmqWQDEJLsUWDXLI4f6QPQqpGF7Q_HyUk495uEffq5wNhuuwi0QAGIFpxGrAduWVn0sUiN8haOa5CrsYkEYJgM9C5hEyZtVIBiCg/s1600/P1020476.JPG"></a></div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTcVQzAeyrdwad5OuDz2B7qk6YU6TSgVpMHFzcKGfsmqWQDEJLsUWDXLI4f6QPQqpGF7Q_HyUk495uEffq5wNhuuwi0QAGIFpxGrAduWVn0sUiN8haOa5CrsYkEYJgM9C5hEyZtVIBiCg/s1600/P1020476.JPG" style="text-decoration: none; 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A reception followed where I enjoyed a little Heinny :)<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQCaX_9yhrjod1jWOp10dfVRltMPAZwKBMlOgumFUAjU4BuTSEykfBdhkyGs22psR90LZmp-vpuOvuqX7En_a-5aCiy4KF0MD5NQHBL1I9fD2GLLHjZd4IO8LM0A8YKA892taPBfcsH4s/s1600/P1020498.JPG"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQCaX_9yhrjod1jWOp10dfVRltMPAZwKBMlOgumFUAjU4BuTSEykfBdhkyGs22psR90LZmp-vpuOvuqX7En_a-5aCiy4KF0MD5NQHBL1I9fD2GLLHjZd4IO8LM0A8YKA892taPBfcsH4s/s400/P1020498.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5480229769368679362" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px; " /></a>The spread was loaded with fruits, cheeses, and roasted veggies!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjplF6PIpZtMss9T6LVdakHzGrDtRas2GYbZDl7WR1_tK9fRyDa6Dun7K87S5ulJD4gZ5TsLtMwnsKc3NLZM1_Feu8HirFDhyB6Z6Z0PsT0V3ucbpoDnd3asax5HOMLLjyIqHqud8aVnvM/s1600/P1020499.JPG"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjplF6PIpZtMss9T6LVdakHzGrDtRas2GYbZDl7WR1_tK9fRyDa6Dun7K87S5ulJD4gZ5TsLtMwnsKc3NLZM1_Feu8HirFDhyB6Z6Z0PsT0V3ucbpoDnd3asax5HOMLLjyIqHqud8aVnvM/s400/P1020499.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5480229755826056658" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px; " /></a>Of course I stocked up.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgi4giCuTHdyFnEBF6uWo5heeTTZigQqYBThYJPFaNXGKegQw4zYLxhhzvLpShI1CjvreeGg0uP_0BWbXuM6IngNkpkzaR8lcRYLKp_mJTy91A-3AMrsq0-lcaUYclFd_CvWm3pfEM4eMw/s1600/P1020501.JPG"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgi4giCuTHdyFnEBF6uWo5heeTTZigQqYBThYJPFaNXGKegQw4zYLxhhzvLpShI1CjvreeGg0uP_0BWbXuM6IngNkpkzaR8lcRYLKp_mJTy91A-3AMrsq0-lcaUYclFd_CvWm3pfEM4eMw/s400/P1020501.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5480132708013340610" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px; " /></a>On the other side of the room was a table with this little boxes labeled for all the groups. On the back of the tag was our table number.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEispgQo38OXvV1N3kh83AztCMq2XL13J1P7H5RsThOcEAQX3Or_iBsIzvZlBo0_sY2OO45TBpnw0SGtRe3nsplmuN5E7KsU-CQ4p8nb0tKOIWl3HNuUNrIMWxGvJ0CMYwIoXrUnB0-1N3E/s1600/P1020503.JPG"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEispgQo38OXvV1N3kh83AztCMq2XL13J1P7H5RsThOcEAQX3Or_iBsIzvZlBo0_sY2OO45TBpnw0SGtRe3nsplmuN5E7KsU-CQ4p8nb0tKOIWl3HNuUNrIMWxGvJ0CMYwIoXrUnB0-1N3E/s400/P1020503.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5480132695150499122" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px; " /></a>Filled with M&M's!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5HDUmEkpfRG2IHuSBbti2dNvN1vihwgre4T8qkCI0I4Fmi8Pf2KHxg53QHR9bG-PZbbYj6uD_WlZeQ9_05sHxXNzTWQrFI-fJLsNyLuGd7xpw-ws8S06BFh5Fj4i9FB8hzVlgtP-0MiI/s1600/P1020505.JPG"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5HDUmEkpfRG2IHuSBbti2dNvN1vihwgre4T8qkCI0I4Fmi8Pf2KHxg53QHR9bG-PZbbYj6uD_WlZeQ9_05sHxXNzTWQrFI-fJLsNyLuGd7xpw-ws8S06BFh5Fj4i9FB8hzVlgtP-0MiI/s400/P1020505.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5480132687062889170" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px; " /></a>Eric and I also shared one of these bruschetta and ciabatta breads which was brought around by a server.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsAa01tJt9Ixj0zwXW-YQrEZJPUa9PQGjz6WdAjAeDVHFQi7eM_NXT9LkH4JSPW2eiaNs0GZuS6YMms9M_E6CkaoyNje1kzUYDneYrQrbbUMWJUK0rD2GaEJQ_x_D8gqKA9Zar1mUgJ8M/s1600/P1020507.JPG"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsAa01tJt9Ixj0zwXW-YQrEZJPUa9PQGjz6WdAjAeDVHFQi7eM_NXT9LkH4JSPW2eiaNs0GZuS6YMms9M_E6CkaoyNje1kzUYDneYrQrbbUMWJUK0rD2GaEJQ_x_D8gqKA9Zar1mUgJ8M/s400/P1020507.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5480132675502325522" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px; " /></a>Eventually we made it in to the dinning room where we sat with our grandparents and my cousins Lexie and Michael and Uncle Mark and Aunt Linda. There's my mom and her dad across our table.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjCPwZz4PrMTCtxQwKRdWUqz3dN5LgEhF_NB-FL5kDBngAwwFQsJLNYQ69ZmTqNSKcRE5I1PJu5epDEU9_DMqZfDj_uoVe6-9ewrCgIeMmYP7qhzDA3oikFh5PX9KM1Jm6RAg9iRmYPSQ/s1600/P1020508.JPG"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjCPwZz4PrMTCtxQwKRdWUqz3dN5LgEhF_NB-FL5kDBngAwwFQsJLNYQ69ZmTqNSKcRE5I1PJu5epDEU9_DMqZfDj_uoVe6-9ewrCgIeMmYP7qhzDA3oikFh5PX9KM1Jm6RAg9iRmYPSQ/s400/P1020508.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5480131521944236130" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px; " /></a>The first dance! Lindsay is the typical height for the women in our family and Matt towers over her. It's too cute!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyy3ylwH9lc1QdLEpdYpPejd-UUeefvrwP5m9Ec_R9UPV7golB9VdOwr-T8SM_CWE1ctUwgqzHC5KpXsyRJpLwWQ91b0EyNC2lNegd5ef-K58-87AiAnScVMrzrjkavnwgABWDeqVWZKI/s1600/P1020511.JPG"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyy3ylwH9lc1QdLEpdYpPejd-UUeefvrwP5m9Ec_R9UPV7golB9VdOwr-T8SM_CWE1ctUwgqzHC5KpXsyRJpLwWQ91b0EyNC2lNegd5ef-K58-87AiAnScVMrzrjkavnwgABWDeqVWZKI/s400/P1020511.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5480131514838388658" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px; " /></a>Instead of little a little bride and groom on the cake were little Chihuahuas! (There's an inside joke).<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5YywU3aRmuUmOxkSj8xCX23lR6C7A8nA0Xj9FfL-jUuofW-FbqQdtBig3seIyaiQfc9CZfXFq2cE2gEI3O3FJPRbKStBR9YmjqW7QottaDs4PAabiqWGnmjmeylqgA3f_t6W21vONe04/s1600/P1020512.JPG"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5YywU3aRmuUmOxkSj8xCX23lR6C7A8nA0Xj9FfL-jUuofW-FbqQdtBig3seIyaiQfc9CZfXFq2cE2gEI3O3FJPRbKStBR9YmjqW7QottaDs4PAabiqWGnmjmeylqgA3f_t6W21vONe04/s400/P1020512.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5480131499809121970" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px; " /></a>White wine for dinner and champagne for toasting.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3A50diEDNTixsYJCgcfSweulMhzycbMdAMQu-pHq7wZhYKbvPordHMNzuj9T63n5cqpk_8BFXvHhgHAoqKDrJEHyQ2wPFvuAgGK5EGE8WqdT4PnD8PayzdiyHlN_uvLs7aYGEYX8hbPA/s1600/P1020515.JPG"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3A50diEDNTixsYJCgcfSweulMhzycbMdAMQu-pHq7wZhYKbvPordHMNzuj9T63n5cqpk_8BFXvHhgHAoqKDrJEHyQ2wPFvuAgGK5EGE8WqdT4PnD8PayzdiyHlN_uvLs7aYGEYX8hbPA/s400/P1020515.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5480131486434657058" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px; " /></a><br /></div><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium; ">Dinner</span></b></div><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal; ">Dinner started with a salad which I devoured, not knowing what would be next for the entree.</span><br /></b><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLQtPjiYAbiNx6B7KTQsGuymyxvfBKOOjA9hoaSHI3zT_SkJQ0eKY1pogkj3we4REurzHx5pI9HXku-Y3BVu_L-FRaojasW3iZP9irFzMxEMHesSkfn53SVthM8gGGj8qDitQqp1uN81w/s1600/P1020518.JPG"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLQtPjiYAbiNx6B7KTQsGuymyxvfBKOOjA9hoaSHI3zT_SkJQ0eKY1pogkj3we4REurzHx5pI9HXku-Y3BVu_L-FRaojasW3iZP9irFzMxEMHesSkfn53SVthM8gGGj8qDitQqp1uN81w/s400/P1020518.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5480130369288190674" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px; " /></a>The entree was salmon with wild rice and grilled veggies which looked good but I still asked if there was a vegetarian option just on the off chance. It took a little longer to come than everyone else's but they were nice enough to bring me this taste pasta with grilled veggies (and cheese that I pushed over to one side). It was pretty good!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivu_jkWa5lTjLhdPWaZm4NVCjkerIuq1LbJ8Sbf_y1882WHo5Qw6t0dg_wczCbtJV6PW8cp_qkRy2LxIiH51Oi5CtTPZXhMCpOn9tpu_mHFEEcPLs78sqVvTQEWjA_UXsxk_k45E2Zprg/s1600/P1020521.JPG"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivu_jkWa5lTjLhdPWaZm4NVCjkerIuq1LbJ8Sbf_y1882WHo5Qw6t0dg_wczCbtJV6PW8cp_qkRy2LxIiH51Oi5CtTPZXhMCpOn9tpu_mHFEEcPLs78sqVvTQEWjA_UXsxk_k45E2Zprg/s400/P1020521.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5480130356865898898" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px; " /></a>So that inside joke that I mentioned earlier was that Matt is a very tall guy with a tiny little Chihuahua named Minney Mouse. Of course when my family met him there was a lot of teasing and it came out in there speeches that night. Completely to his surprise, Matt's Dad made the last speech of the night and out from the kitchen came this cake! Yes, that is actually a cake!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOMC82zdusfXcb_cNsH9IAqu3wRxKHuORWNF5B3hBZRVrGBO8eiPQmfI37dR7TEJyQqGC-RbP8U5KDbeZbdWt4EAJASIwFpt8UFhEBS2X4joQAq1GU1fNrBN_P-YVHdYRnQgiJb22cOaw/s1600/P1020522.JPG"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOMC82zdusfXcb_cNsH9IAqu3wRxKHuORWNF5B3hBZRVrGBO8eiPQmfI37dR7TEJyQqGC-RbP8U5KDbeZbdWt4EAJASIwFpt8UFhEBS2X4joQAq1GU1fNrBN_P-YVHdYRnQgiJb22cOaw/s400/P1020522.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5480130345582543602" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px; " /></a>For dessert they served a slice of angel food cake with chocolate dipping sauce. I avoided the whipped cream for the most part but the chocolate was just too tempting. <br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhF8wcjHETBMd-ngMTOdhZf7_H2XynHSPfJ6KY6C6fQrSOjNk0iy-gXlwJjiKr8iyIjb-AscuyPWlbDrAPf8I3whBIFW4NgCFndGRqmJQzNz5nF3yje2ALizZT2fRVscSDZsk9GNWm-wV0/s1600/P1020523.JPG"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhF8wcjHETBMd-ngMTOdhZf7_H2XynHSPfJ6KY6C6fQrSOjNk0iy-gXlwJjiKr8iyIjb-AscuyPWlbDrAPf8I3whBIFW4NgCFndGRqmJQzNz5nF3yje2ALizZT2fRVscSDZsk9GNWm-wV0/s400/P1020523.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5480130336291747938" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px; " /></a>Coffee!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtBX5fG9u65JSQTHlgwibHla7fbew1E53-4adUgY4ynki-Rd1p8h99ym9iVhS1-vhNyWkkjRrMNjF8_6qFA28OXb7Y1Dlqn3spRkxfQLzdLmrxiBAMBp4O1Pg8123vPjO9CUFfhHyxv9s/s1600/P1020525.JPG"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtBX5fG9u65JSQTHlgwibHla7fbew1E53-4adUgY4ynki-Rd1p8h99ym9iVhS1-vhNyWkkjRrMNjF8_6qFA28OXb7Y1Dlqn3spRkxfQLzdLmrxiBAMBp4O1Pg8123vPjO9CUFfhHyxv9s/s400/P1020525.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5480129214365132642" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px; " /></a>This is what happens when you let Michael play with your camera. And Michael, this is what happens when you play with the camera of your cousin who has a blog and puts all her photos on the internet! Hahahaha!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhi6aApJh2RFBCoaR_JkDADCFGmJ0O2bHOQDACrFjXfd6AfOzinCu4VHTAaGbmOJQHSJuqsrgwYnBfhTpjrIjtVMYYPYBnJNei2FXJhn-wHi1WQHVqm1lf-jA_ZkaVLEK90IF6amDZyOeg/s1600/P1020526.JPG"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhi6aApJh2RFBCoaR_JkDADCFGmJ0O2bHOQDACrFjXfd6AfOzinCu4VHTAaGbmOJQHSJuqsrgwYnBfhTpjrIjtVMYYPYBnJNei2FXJhn-wHi1WQHVqm1lf-jA_ZkaVLEK90IF6amDZyOeg/s400/P1020526.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5480129201075773586" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px; " /></a>After a way too much line dancing but before the macarena, the couple made the first cut the wedding cake was served. I had a little taste of it for good measure! It was very sweet and fluffy. Dangerous cake indeed!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYS5l29o5zqhhko3mwH8WyP6xh_uSmsOmu3f6MWIk8kDScuAIs9XipCc2mZkO00vhNECGB4KKnKnF6zGbZjgP1qd3QdQKj7SajlWm1vysbOhbfSPD4yzVxDYXwLL2CNmio41enio_HBCg/s1600/P1020527.JPG"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYS5l29o5zqhhko3mwH8WyP6xh_uSmsOmu3f6MWIk8kDScuAIs9XipCc2mZkO00vhNECGB4KKnKnF6zGbZjgP1qd3QdQKj7SajlWm1vysbOhbfSPD4yzVxDYXwLL2CNmio41enio_HBCg/s400/P1020527.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5480129189274393010" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px; " /></a>We danced away the rest of the evening before heading out for a few drinks with some cousins and friends. It was such a great ceremony and we all really enjoyed ourselves.</div><div><br /></div><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium; ">Breakfast</span></b></div><div><b></b>The next morning Eric and I headed down to the breakfast buffet where everyone was already eating together. I started with a cup of java to jump start my brain.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNNw7ICU7bU1OSp2U7Pip9a0TpyAErcY-SGuVbEvIW9s1-DlxOa8KPk80OTSmuEFp7cbRFtybf67nWnQ5SAuyM_RoOpFolOUh2l42QT77bQWH-7Xd4q2wbKXLJeZiAjsfS6qVDomk4n0o/s1600/P1020529.JPG"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNNw7ICU7bU1OSp2U7Pip9a0TpyAErcY-SGuVbEvIW9s1-DlxOa8KPk80OTSmuEFp7cbRFtybf67nWnQ5SAuyM_RoOpFolOUh2l42QT77bQWH-7Xd4q2wbKXLJeZiAjsfS6qVDomk4n0o/s400/P1020529.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5480129178577045666" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px; " /></a>I wasn't in the mood for oats so I went for assorted fruit, a V8, and whole wheat toast with peanut butter which I had 1 and 1/4 of the slices.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8zOTV3qd1F1hItzaqPXQFmGsKyAtJ20Hn1h0Gra1XyuJC_DvpthJHhg_-VEBYmFAQVkFKBjCsK9G2ROSTMVMJOpZnJb2ffkbvArB6vmtsaez1hk3rso8Xu0Uczqjlv3F08Nf5o-TFn-o/s1600/P1020531.JPG"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8zOTV3qd1F1hItzaqPXQFmGsKyAtJ20Hn1h0Gra1XyuJC_DvpthJHhg_-VEBYmFAQVkFKBjCsK9G2ROSTMVMJOpZnJb2ffkbvArB6vmtsaez1hk3rso8Xu0Uczqjlv3F08Nf5o-TFn-o/s400/P1020531.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5480128258967497650" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px; " /></a>From left to right: My Mom Ann and Dad John, my Aunt Lisa and Uncle Bob, and my Uncle Mark and Aunt Linda. My mom, Uncle Bob, and Uncle Mark are brothers and sister.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgo2N7MLlwjdAPuog12LGT7vsuF3IM0qsBuIqefZYWXP21GOFjP1Si7THyQaieuweJwbbR17nyNQxh_x2AUZXBsyUf_y_2MCpGmNMLXHfsNnlZJBUdEZzDI1S3zOsoiOJRoJKjb_YGr33I/s1600/P1020535.JPG"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgo2N7MLlwjdAPuog12LGT7vsuF3IM0qsBuIqefZYWXP21GOFjP1Si7THyQaieuweJwbbR17nyNQxh_x2AUZXBsyUf_y_2MCpGmNMLXHfsNnlZJBUdEZzDI1S3zOsoiOJRoJKjb_YGr33I/s400/P1020535.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5480128226795086178" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px; " /></a>Aunt Linda and the official Ms. Tonkin!!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5RDheaLWSpIyaWz6KHifdIR0xjJEFjXsG4gtg95q53Pt07iPmwj03r752H5zR5AEofALVBRcxW2s13F0ZQIWUhPxhMrgnEzN5rV6SbgZ0FYW_MgkZDiFShvlcdJ8WO1rnhI6W2UM3B44/s1600/P1020536.JPG"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5RDheaLWSpIyaWz6KHifdIR0xjJEFjXsG4gtg95q53Pt07iPmwj03r752H5zR5AEofALVBRcxW2s13F0ZQIWUhPxhMrgnEzN5rV6SbgZ0FYW_MgkZDiFShvlcdJ8WO1rnhI6W2UM3B44/s400/P1020536.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5480128216704051826" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px; " /></a>Me and bo bo :)<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgX2YqsRMQmN_MQRhEsujMysIY0Syo2jIsb5ubjvZ_spVBlK0XHTA7j_H8YN4EYSRDlX_PIzUzbN9q-qyvqtqu_6YXwhKbZkTo8vSy9aEL5XMPWVtKoE8kRhAYZqOvEa5JqhUP4WyDnuVw/s1600/P1020539.JPG"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgX2YqsRMQmN_MQRhEsujMysIY0Syo2jIsb5ubjvZ_spVBlK0XHTA7j_H8YN4EYSRDlX_PIzUzbN9q-qyvqtqu_6YXwhKbZkTo8vSy9aEL5XMPWVtKoE8kRhAYZqOvEa5JqhUP4WyDnuVw/s400/P1020539.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5480128209678251170" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px; " /></a>We really had a good time catching up with the Arizona family since we don't get to visit as often. After staying and talking into the afternoon we had to say our goodbyes and make our way to the airport.</div><div><br /></div><div><b>Lunch</b></div><div><b></b>By the time we got to the airport I was getting cranky I was so hungry. Luckily we stopped at a Fox Sorts Bar and Restaurant where I ordered a salad, french fries,<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh79vuu38sMWHz-1fydReeti2EPtY9p3E4IAwpyzXshnNeTmdzF50HuACTWbjLoYGz1niZKJXS45X4uFlVrzJiXTsafPCaL7Zqe-StqtlPoxOY4hT6epNVcOGhMCTLUKVIZoekRGE2ivDk/s1600/P1020540.JPG"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh79vuu38sMWHz-1fydReeti2EPtY9p3E4IAwpyzXshnNeTmdzF50HuACTWbjLoYGz1niZKJXS45X4uFlVrzJiXTsafPCaL7Zqe-StqtlPoxOY4hT6epNVcOGhMCTLUKVIZoekRGE2ivDk/s400/P1020540.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5480127306895284866" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px; " /></a>onion rings,<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEPZdLSVa4DWZ8Gr-6NTUIBqBaLwQ4g9dbwiREcUt0U_Ze8iG9Dwk-Wemx_5B3BO3aXdOYHiV64yXuRj9PE9Fh26TnMFcylYAGqmimtaX-6_a0V0jeEDeN1fN20jyfLss69jLEtPCF4IY/s1600/P1020542.JPG"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEPZdLSVa4DWZ8Gr-6NTUIBqBaLwQ4g9dbwiREcUt0U_Ze8iG9Dwk-Wemx_5B3BO3aXdOYHiV64yXuRj9PE9Fh26TnMFcylYAGqmimtaX-6_a0V0jeEDeN1fN20jyfLss69jLEtPCF4IY/s400/P1020542.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5480127298143506754" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px; " /></a>and zucchini sticks. I know it's not the healthiest but honestly, that was the best I could do with the menu. It was predominantly meat based which I can understand since, after all, it was a sports bar!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWedmc1FuvnbeOE5w3kv9aXwWtEhymr6KcBuOO-7rslTJPt8RQCqUNoBlHILm7XWcfc_4jd1fOorAjgQA80Tv61TM_dRusYoOb9HEYfC2dZxjrDoMYLpqdlywrKtMqWjG8ZPm5cuvLVMU/s1600/P1020543.JPG"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWedmc1FuvnbeOE5w3kv9aXwWtEhymr6KcBuOO-7rslTJPt8RQCqUNoBlHILm7XWcfc_4jd1fOorAjgQA80Tv61TM_dRusYoOb9HEYfC2dZxjrDoMYLpqdlywrKtMqWjG8ZPm5cuvLVMU/s400/P1020543.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5480127286247921538" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px; " /></a>After our meal I had to part with my family :(</div><div>I ordered water during the flight and had one of those Planters bars as a snack.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7ZYA8k44U-xkaxD_1JtTeRs3z_tuJI1UscXKv1MMZx9Irb7svoGDKgWo0s3T02chyphenhyphenogC60fKwPePg4x5WoSrY9aDNZ34GQGZ8jVK-YYGCQzDgWPkEDt7whmGQhwwGhWHk07_kd8yg_U4/s1600/P1020544.JPG"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7ZYA8k44U-xkaxD_1JtTeRs3z_tuJI1UscXKv1MMZx9Irb7svoGDKgWo0s3T02chyphenhyphenogC60fKwPePg4x5WoSrY9aDNZ34GQGZ8jVK-YYGCQzDgWPkEDt7whmGQhwwGhWHk07_kd8yg_U4/s400/P1020544.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5480127278914193778" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px; " /></a>I've gotten to put in some solid work on the book I'm reading this trip: <i>The Alientist</i> by Caleb Carr.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxBT9JCxWeuHCJF_xM2zy9NY6HDIM5HcJHsrYrE7qmA_xyA24mtDRrDMdDl1-tN8fX_yhdIrZEibcaVZQyj2MkQucH9EyyNtd9OhR1hhYFDO_ze1r5A6i6_LUSByx9MxzYqL7SjaYpLoE/s1600/P1020546.JPG"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxBT9JCxWeuHCJF_xM2zy9NY6HDIM5HcJHsrYrE7qmA_xyA24mtDRrDMdDl1-tN8fX_yhdIrZEibcaVZQyj2MkQucH9EyyNtd9OhR1hhYFDO_ze1r5A6i6_LUSByx9MxzYqL7SjaYpLoE/s400/P1020546.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5480126395913271378" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px; " /></a>I also had some peanuts!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgu3tM_T7SHStLxrmA_Uqyq0SIb1F6CSxOkOZ5Rc8i4LPDFA05XwXQv6str9CpyblY-IU4qMX0HmeuV6b2Avl-GFA8z6_Y9HrGoViJzsVAcyuOr5M7ThLVT2ZM5lvc1jwORWKhWaBWJi5Q/s1600/P1020548.JPG"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgu3tM_T7SHStLxrmA_Uqyq0SIb1F6CSxOkOZ5Rc8i4LPDFA05XwXQv6str9CpyblY-IU4qMX0HmeuV6b2Avl-GFA8z6_Y9HrGoViJzsVAcyuOr5M7ThLVT2ZM5lvc1jwORWKhWaBWJi5Q/s400/P1020548.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5480126386549324162" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px; " /></a><br /></div><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium; ">Dinner</span></b></div><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal; ">When I finally made it home I was exhausted! I had no energy to cook so I tossed some of the Quinoa Three Bean Salad on some spinach with a few artichoke hearts.</span><br /></b><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6xtQsj08FCqx6WxbI-_kaeHr8_Tw6n6ctgekmusWo1MqxUAvekpbQbQ_F4o21xCoSFW-AXtnt4WYJyI0mZw3_u3_dzI5CSmk97ZZksFHEtrtG5t6f_CE74qnDc5nen8BUKzMDQWDhxno/s1600/P1020550.JPG"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6xtQsj08FCqx6WxbI-_kaeHr8_Tw6n6ctgekmusWo1MqxUAvekpbQbQ_F4o21xCoSFW-AXtnt4WYJyI0mZw3_u3_dzI5CSmk97ZZksFHEtrtG5t6f_CE74qnDc5nen8BUKzMDQWDhxno/s400/P1020550.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5480126374632416498" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px; " /></a>It may seem strange but all I wanted was a bowl of cereal and then to go to bed which is just what I did!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEho1pxinHd_92plmR_5hOtaX90lG0sCy4rto-Qy9pN9ByH8vTexWiH_DR5AyCSsht4s4YmDy5Uy8uaHdsweGt4ORJNipVaY3KscJGxAtobuoaIpg3UBo7OryeMDUIlgTZJJPiqaMM2f-0I/s1600/P1020551.JPG"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEho1pxinHd_92plmR_5hOtaX90lG0sCy4rto-Qy9pN9ByH8vTexWiH_DR5AyCSsht4s4YmDy5Uy8uaHdsweGt4ORJNipVaY3KscJGxAtobuoaIpg3UBo7OryeMDUIlgTZJJPiqaMM2f-0I/s400/P1020551.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5480126367292559522" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px; " /></a>It was a perfect weekend to relax before finals and catch up with family!</div><div><br /></div><div>Sorry that I've been MIA lately. We (as in Mommy and Me) are not only packing up my apartment for me to move out but also packing me up to go to Israel for six weeks! It's been a rather exhausting process but mom is the real brains behind the operation and really I shouldn't be complaining at all. Also, the internet has been disconnected at my apartment so I had to come to campus just to get this post up! I hope you understand :)</div><div><br /></div><div>Who knows, maybe by my next post I'll be abroad!</div>Clairehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14238606250041938306noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7555169893875664086.post-24645430754738860452010-06-04T08:29:00.000-07:002010-06-04T08:41:21.238-07:00Bon Voyage, Happy Cookie Friday!<div>Good Morning!</div><div><br /></div><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Breakfast</span></b></div><div>These overnight oats are <i>much</i> more tasty than last time. I think it was the little bit of vanilla extract (plus the vanilla soy milk) that did the trick. In the mix</div><div><ul><li>1/2 cup oats</li><li>1/2 cup vanilla soy milk</li><li>1/2 cup water</li><li>1 tsp. chia seeds</li><li>1 tsp. milled flax seeds</li><li>2 tsp. raisins</li><li>tiny bit of vanilla extract</li><li>cinnamon</li><li>1 peach, added in the AM</li></ul><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSeAtrbmTo4Y4aVlfaZ3VWSkqvwH2jfYLH4Mcp2KFkNb6BrE4mJ7JMhpT_30DKg59Vorj8tvp7KS4TQDmBQW1LN095yAj21fMYjDqK5tqK8AE07AL_KRcUWw3dPHUA9y5tfU7-EX1k1_Y/s1600/P1020414.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSeAtrbmTo4Y4aVlfaZ3VWSkqvwH2jfYLH4Mcp2KFkNb6BrE4mJ7JMhpT_30DKg59Vorj8tvp7KS4TQDmBQW1LN095yAj21fMYjDqK5tqK8AE07AL_KRcUWw3dPHUA9y5tfU7-EX1k1_Y/s400/P1020414.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5478941134734520242" /></a>All I have left to do this morning is toss the blow dryer in the suitcase, shove the laptop in the purse, and figure out a way to fit my perfume into a quart size bag with all my other liquids. I actually don't think I've ever gone with just a carry on before. I always have liquids and girl stiff that I have to check. This time it's all about speed and convenience so I'm following the 3-1-1.<div>I've decided to give myself a little reward for getting on the road on time. If I can make it, I'm going to stop at <a href="http://www.zizzoscoffee.com/expresso.html">Zizzo's</a> drive thru coffee before getting on the freeway, woohoo! I've heard good things about this place. </div><div><br /></div><div>I'm going to do my best to keep in touch y'all but I don't know what the internet situation will be. I've just downloaded the twitter app for my iPhone so I'll keep ya updated!</div><div>Have a great weekend if I don't get to post later and Happy <a href="http://carrotsncake.com/2009/04/friday-is-cookie-day.html">COOKIE FRIDAY</a>!</div>Clairehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14238606250041938306noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7555169893875664086.post-54583687688383511582010-06-03T22:04:00.000-07:002010-06-03T22:33:10.289-07:00All Packed Up!<div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Snack</span></span></div><div>I did all the tricks you're supposed to do before eating again: got busy packing, drank a bunch of water, gave it some time... but no dice. I decided to have ants on a log! Perfect little snack.</div><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1urTypwfM562Sr-pWbpp5fBeQOrPArqrI3SCh5YA0asQ85hHq0Z7ZHSEi0npNOn88S0qchxrXXaV9kr2uPjIIf_hK2kqk8Mr3Ym9h30cGlVm36SsFzVs7m_fihHMIr3HQX-kYk4_Uots/s400/P1020403.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5478780676770918130" /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Dinner</span></b></div><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;">I had a chef to chef consult with the head hancho, AKA big poppa! My dad made roasted potatoes the other night for my family and my mom just had to tell me about it since I've been on a roasting kick. And yup, you guessed it, then I had to make them! I decided to turn it into a vegan version of the classic dinner: Meat and Potatoes. He gave me the play by play and here it is!</span></b></div><div><ul><li>1-1 1/2 potatoes per person</li><li>salt</li><li>pepper</li><li>rosemary</li><li>fresh garlic</li><li>olive oil</li></ul></div><div><ol><li>Preheat oven to 425F.</li><li>1/8th the potatoes or, in Dad's words, like large home fries.</li><li>Put potatoes in a bowl and mix with all the spices to taste. Don't forget to chop up the rosemary!</li><li>Smash a few cloves of garlic (don't be shy! this is where the flavor comes from) and mix that all in. Or, if you have minced garlic like me use 1/2 tsp or more per potato.</li><li>Drizzle with olive oil (or spray with Pam like I did to cut down on oil used) until each chunk is shiny.</li><li>Cover a lipped baking tray with tin foil and spray or grease the foil. Pile the taters onto the try and pop 'em in the oven.</li><li>Every potato cooks differently but should be between 25-40 minutes. You will need to stir them at ten minute intervals with a spatula so you can do what I did and just set the timer for ten minutes each time. I ended up cooking my batch for 30 min.</li></ol><div>I also wanted to give this new, exciting looking flavored tofu a try. I cut the block in half and fried it in a pan with a little Pam. The last ten minutes of roasting the potatoes I added one white onion to the tray. When the taters were done I added them to the tofu pan with a little balsamic vinegar.</div><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-Bo-sGFNqOq6NPpcGpb9Git9kkdCy-sHIbr0CRdnRAje_0GZJfYwUmJqzemOL1Qvj5EVvH8vtcw6XqjNZPbtKTlRMiI-JDYJTiSAgMu0tzbm94nkjRAJoN8Jr5c_ATOqPYVzXifI1-CU/s400/P1020404.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5478783208277226050" />I heated up the rest of the leftover roasted broccoli and cauliflower too. Man, that's one loaded plate! I can't believe I finished it all. It was the perfect dinner though, no leftovers and I wasn't uncomfortably full afterwards. Unfortunately the flavored tofu was not as flavorful on its own as I had hoped. Maybe I didn't drain it properly? I guess I will just have to continue adding my own spices.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhps0mgNmJQ5locWq363YGfO2w_ZFrpEkNa7zi6k16nfzp94hzPPNj0sPWq8FCAqDsDLAO05rLbabY_oJpFr4uo25MWzWihUOZd7Op-pmJFUmep0j9l8vdRWscjswCCayQGd9XfNN9jmzE/s1600/P1020405.JPG"></a></div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhps0mgNmJQ5locWq363YGfO2w_ZFrpEkNa7zi6k16nfzp94hzPPNj0sPWq8FCAqDsDLAO05rLbabY_oJpFr4uo25MWzWihUOZd7Op-pmJFUmep0j9l8vdRWscjswCCayQGd9XfNN9jmzE/s1600/P1020405.JPG" style="text-decoration: none;"><img style="text-align: left;display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px; " src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhps0mgNmJQ5locWq363YGfO2w_ZFrpEkNa7zi6k16nfzp94hzPPNj0sPWq8FCAqDsDLAO05rLbabY_oJpFr4uo25MWzWihUOZd7Op-pmJFUmep0j9l8vdRWscjswCCayQGd9XfNN9jmzE/s400/P1020405.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5478780666524980674" /></a><br /><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Workout</span></b></div><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;">A few hours after dinner I decided to do Level 2 of the <a href="http://girlwhoplayswithfood.blogspot.com/2010/05/choir-concert-and-partayray_22.html">Jillian DVD</a> and let's just say I was right in my anticipation about level 2. Definitely more intense!! Not impossible but I was breathing harder, sweating more, and shaky after! It's going to take some adjusting but I'm hoping by the end of ten days at this level it will start to get a little better. Wooo doggy it was hard!</span></b></div><div><br /></div><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Dessert</span></b></span></b></div><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><b></b>After a shower I had a nail painting sesh while watching <i>Pushing Daisies. </i>I enjoyed the last of the <a href="http://girlwhoplayswithfood.blogspot.com/2010/06/june-two.html">Fruity Pudding </a>with a serving of cinnamon puffins. It's really hard not to go back for seconds but I have to just keep thinking: <i>swimsuit by the pool at the hotel, crazy wedding food, fitting into that purple dress, meeting the other family who could potentially have members (boys<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal; "><i>*cough cough* ) my age, 108 degree weather...</i> All my reasons for wanting to feel good this weekend and why I should not have a second bowl of pointless-eating cereal. Besides, I gotta go to bed! My booty's gotta be on the road by 9:45 tomorrow. Mamma's orders.</span></i></span></b></div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEq7-VmMbEsU1d3i1xfVncXitTREQACMxVdubCU3PaIk02UPecdzv-Mc-cNL_FGnnaktrk4ZLCrXRDIFo9OfbO0scnopdXni4Z476dKwmN_MCmpaEalMy3J50DAw1F8XoItWgEfn82R9Q/s1600/P1020410.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEq7-VmMbEsU1d3i1xfVncXitTREQACMxVdubCU3PaIk02UPecdzv-Mc-cNL_FGnnaktrk4ZLCrXRDIFo9OfbO0scnopdXni4Z476dKwmN_MCmpaEalMy3J50DAw1F8XoItWgEfn82R9Q/s400/P1020410.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5478780656962748722" /></a>I've already prepared a bowl of overnight oats that is just waiting to be stirred and eaten. I'm packed except for the last minute additions like the curling iron I already know I will need to use on this mop tomorrow morning. So all I have to do now is gooo toooo beeeed!</div><div><br /></div><div>Night!</div>Clairehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14238606250041938306noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7555169893875664086.post-26418757468176712972010-06-03T13:59:00.000-07:002010-06-03T14:35:40.831-07:00Big Weekend Ahead<div style="text-align: left;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Breakfast</span></b></div><div style="text-align: left;">Before I even had breakfast this morning I made a cup o' joe. I've become a coffee drinker ladies and gentleman. It's official!</div><div style="text-align: left;">Swirl.</div><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkZbVWU8c3QYIakTfSuJw7yYcAb7KRDZUxtmLvAAbXKHkZGPNsXvha69oN3XB8FB6HtyjuuIeXtm0SE7Hb1oauaj6xheB3gMARzvM0obYZhQ0r7pZ5MGGhHOD4DAReE0XgHSgx0ZI-efE/s400/P1020389.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5478658203283612402" /><div><div style="text-align: left;">When I finally had an appetite I went for a bowl of cinnamon puffins with half a peach, a banana, and vanilla soy milk. These peaches are fabulous. There are so many at Von's right now that you can smell them when you walk in. I couldn't resist!</div><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbA7ZxzcBD7PjW8bGLyYFRdARlshf5bkOrbBjVpIvoInOts36OoIi84XoG-jH-WZ_vkLz32XDMDcKk3Om6Gb09RZvLoxQ_n9bMipADlaDtmfRpUT57Wv23qkhQq4KWyOdCT2jRzePZ6J4/s400/P1020393.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5478658215078735218" /><br /></div><div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Lunch</span></b></div><div style="text-align: left;">I almost didn't have my regular old sandwich for lunch feeling like I'd had enough of the same thing but I just bought this new salami flavored fake meet and I want to go through my fresh stuff. As I was making it I got into it, as usual. Plus I totally forgot that I had extra sweet potato fries so I was no longer in the dumps about my same old lunch. I try to spice things up for myself in little ways but really, I like having a reliable lunch time meal with less wiggle room because that's usually when I go all crazy and over eat or eat something ridiculous. If the former, teenage-non-conformist Claire knew I was about to say this she would probably slap me in the face but...routine is good! Sorry former Claire, it's true. I've been having the same thing for lunch for a few days now and I think it's really helped me stay on track. Afternoons can be hard since I'm usually at home and I have a few hours to veg out.</div><div style="text-align: left;">By the way that's the rest of the peach from breakfast and some grapes. And, my new water bottle came in the mail today! I tragically left my old one in a classroom, never to be seen again. Welcome: Black Hound Camelbak!</div><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjf9TOpNp5JX0p8Vm06sWZ1E8bTq5tSKEwbnncbFRcK4S3N4NA_wwvQwBFBpIMQY5I48lW3wvMJzxPzIaEewQJW628Qd6OyfiudaypDJA36g-GGbs9f8HJEyjYuyb281LycjrVr5M16xs/s400/P1020396.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5478658557449522562" /><div style="text-align: left;">I also had some leftover coffee from this morning which I converted into an iced coffee with some vanilla soy milk and a little stevia. Savannah told me today that now I drink more coffee than her, the former lone coffee drinker in our house! Times, they are a changin'!</div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipIZ1E-IulkaRYVT1yndf_AW3o6Tk-B8wwI81ikzhTApQFNPb6jKumGFyuW1K0h1eu4Hgierk3w8VCJka7XJwrHX_EAbYQx49UEmAMcgMcnCehPH6pVWO2U2FQ_8bsiiU2LQf9xJCAZvw/s1600/P1020400.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipIZ1E-IulkaRYVT1yndf_AW3o6Tk-B8wwI81ikzhTApQFNPb6jKumGFyuW1K0h1eu4Hgierk3w8VCJka7XJwrHX_EAbYQx49UEmAMcgMcnCehPH6pVWO2U2FQ_8bsiiU2LQf9xJCAZvw/s400/P1020400.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5478658182511926066" /></a>So I have some fun things coming up in the next 24 hours that I'd like to brief everyone on. The big event of the weekend:</div><div>My cousin <b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#6600CC;">Lindsay</span></b> is <b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CC0000;">Getting Married</span>!! </b>They live in Arizona and are having their ceremony at the same hotel the families are staying at. I am so excited to see everyone again and enjoy the <b>hot</b> weather. It's stupid and overcast here right now. I rarely get to spend time with this part of the family let alone celebrate with them so I am pretty stoked. </div><div>My mom has cleverly arranged our flights so that we all meet on the same plane heading to Arizona from So Cal. I haven't even gotten to see my brother since he became a high school graduate! </div><div>So, naturally, I am now on a mission to pack sensibly and prepare for this mini vaca (pronounced <i>vay-kay</i>). I'm flying back Sunday afternoon. The rehearsal dinner is Hawaiian themed so we'll see what I come up with! </div><div>Also...I haven't been feeling completely full after my lunches which I think has more to do with the psychological aspect of appetite. I'm going to keep drinking water from the Black Hound and have a packing showdown before I eat anything more. I want to see if it really is all in my head!</div><div><br /></div><div>Hope you're Thursday is going well :)</div>Clairehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14238606250041938306noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7555169893875664086.post-33583802975671016662010-06-03T09:36:00.000-07:002010-06-03T13:59:28.008-07:00June Two<div style="text-align: left;">June first came and went and I totally missed it. Blogging wise that is. And you know what? I'm going to let it slide. It was a weird-bad (as opposed to weird-good) eating day so it's going to go down in history outside of the blog. It wasn't a disaster or anything, I mostly just want to stay caught up to the present and I'm already a day behind! I never knew it would be so hard to keep up with myself.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div>Anyways, happy June!</div><div><br /></div><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Workout</span></b></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">I finally completed Day 10 of the </span><a href="http://girlwhoplayswithfood.blogspot.com/2010/05/choir-concert-and-partayray_22.html"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Jillian DVD</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">! I am finally ready to do level 2 and I am betting it's not easy. Can't wait!</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></div><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Breakfast</span></b></div><div>Yesterdays overnight oats were a bit bland but still successful. The night before I prepared in my oats bowl:</div><div><ul><li>1/2 cup oats</li><li>1/2 cup soy milk</li><li>1/2 cup water</li><li>1 tsp. chia seeds</li><li>1 tsp. milled flaxseeds</li><li>2 tsp. raisins</li><li>shake cinnamon.</li></ul><div>The next morning I added a banana and a scoop of peanut butter.</div></div><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiL1oxrnUAv0Zsn0Gc-P9hyphenhyphenV9ruiUZmFiD0_RqtuvWTii9gEo1SFnb2aT73Pw0QxkSF8m6wMJcfXMDhoxzHc6EU7wiJDc2JGsFeQ0xRDLuhTBCf-HrgehSqx-acCMbIO4yRDpj_ZrnE6b0/s400/P1020372.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5478593869082367746" />I rehydrated with some H2O and took my Women's One a Day like a good girl.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigODbdzOGVTZsMrsugPcdAA40jSN1sNzLXyayXNPT9ulBGG9-7A9VdANE7EqFc9oDHNLtpy52BJENVrnqnMd5yejOKrdoJD6FdzT7YxW8j3d9s2HDhOiPRk9R1TIbjkS1Xr5qnqMmiGLg/s1600/P1020370.JPG"></a><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigODbdzOGVTZsMrsugPcdAA40jSN1sNzLXyayXNPT9ulBGG9-7A9VdANE7EqFc9oDHNLtpy52BJENVrnqnMd5yejOKrdoJD6FdzT7YxW8j3d9s2HDhOiPRk9R1TIbjkS1Xr5qnqMmiGLg/s1600/P1020370.JPG" style="text-decoration: none;"><img style="text-align: left;display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px; " src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigODbdzOGVTZsMrsugPcdAA40jSN1sNzLXyayXNPT9ulBGG9-7A9VdANE7EqFc9oDHNLtpy52BJENVrnqnMd5yejOKrdoJD6FdzT7YxW8j3d9s2HDhOiPRk9R1TIbjkS1Xr5qnqMmiGLg/s400/P1020370.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5478590499141266818" /></a><br /><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Snack</span></b></div><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;">Yesterday was the last day of Advanced Tonal Analysis and because our professor is awesome, she called the last day "Happy Day!" (which she actually wrote on the chalk board, hahaha) She brought in her pet rabbit Max and made chocolate chip pecan cookies. I couldn't resist these precious cookies and actually, she told us that she's been organic for 3o years! I completely enjoyed this non-vegan exploit.</span><br /></b><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBCGel9MKvDmX5aZcyutMfrRBdmEQvRo6s7IlPft7hFObNH8Y4yDYN3RUi00QtdPdd7KDaf3EfnEr1MsVm7s0eRKhnw7CihoIF_tjuBz-BU5ez1FDKFwk9jCRp4CSyMoj5rt6bnMig2c8/s1600/P1020373.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBCGel9MKvDmX5aZcyutMfrRBdmEQvRo6s7IlPft7hFObNH8Y4yDYN3RUi00QtdPdd7KDaf3EfnEr1MsVm7s0eRKhnw7CihoIF_tjuBz-BU5ez1FDKFwk9jCRp4CSyMoj5rt6bnMig2c8/s400/P1020373.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5478590486551393538" /></a><br /></div><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Lunch</span></b></div><div><b></b>After 50 of talking about euthanasia in intro to ethics I was soo ready for something innocent and tasty...like sweet potato fries! I sliced those fries up myself! No prepackaged, pre-sliced business. Not that there's anything wrong with buying them sliced, don't get me wrong. I'm just proud that I can cut a yam into a fry shape. The only thing I was frustrated about with these fries was that they were not crispy and firm like a fry should be but rather limp and mushy. They still tasted great but Savannah and I discussed the matter and and concluded that yams and sweet potatoes really make a difference if you're making fries. To make them I coated them with a little olive oil and sprinkled them with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.</div><div>My sandwich is the same ol' same ol' except I added a slab of roasted bell pepper. On the side, a pickle and some grapes and pear slices.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCNTN0qmgEigl9zHqyUYpwBMiofwLC5vzRqMAQ4UUJjdK98utyuAu4BECOiy5MjcyHOX-SZU7UfAIRaEDMUkhXjclUV4RtZC781H2JKXIVVmSaYfSKzXbJW2-AcazwEW875lZ_jjvkRXU/s1600/P1020377.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCNTN0qmgEigl9zHqyUYpwBMiofwLC5vzRqMAQ4UUJjdK98utyuAu4BECOiy5MjcyHOX-SZU7UfAIRaEDMUkhXjclUV4RtZC781H2JKXIVVmSaYfSKzXbJW2-AcazwEW875lZ_jjvkRXU/s400/P1020377.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5478590478320736530" /></a>I enjoyed the other half of my Mate Mojito from last night's dinner.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4MQouwGsiPEix7y1ahSANIn-oJzj1P67RHqadY23-ypkFcJYgy80EjoAOcNO2zO465p2XcDLOZzJ7xU3aug6_5ANt_GMB1YVgJH7c5NvglccxSjNLoESF7NCHwDGhN0nHD6WIXwdyLQ4/s1600/P1020379.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4MQouwGsiPEix7y1ahSANIn-oJzj1P67RHqadY23-ypkFcJYgy80EjoAOcNO2zO465p2XcDLOZzJ7xU3aug6_5ANt_GMB1YVgJH7c5NvglccxSjNLoESF7NCHwDGhN0nHD6WIXwdyLQ4/s400/P1020379.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5478590463870271730" /></a><br /></div><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Snack</span></b></div><div><b></b>After work I had some biz to take care of. I had been dying to try this PB&J flavored Lärabar ever since I saw it on <a href="http://carrotsncake.com/">Carrots 'N' Cake</a>.</div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRaEp_-5QmBTz_zZwwYT_KJQsTKIp2EqclVsDNHJyAZpqzcPWkZpCgQlaBVdXP22vJUhG24wiSJEtJo7Hq1jpDMzrpn33w1wjRGet4WcPqmqP6TDhgPnwPfS-Juyyuf-UEld5sBFdNNiU/s1600/P1020380.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRaEp_-5QmBTz_zZwwYT_KJQsTKIp2EqclVsDNHJyAZpqzcPWkZpCgQlaBVdXP22vJUhG24wiSJEtJo7Hq1jpDMzrpn33w1wjRGet4WcPqmqP6TDhgPnwPfS-Juyyuf-UEld5sBFdNNiU/s400/P1020380.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5478588716520036466" /></a>Delicious! Peanutty and Jelly-ie?<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqZVUuHXchGaePvlJylCFqXifC_J9EssJ7N0CdDyj8nxCab4o4oGmPkOP8ay26awYRulP4fc8Mk045BofPp29de9iOKKeDmElecQuPU2Aba9XrMRfccNwWkWF-V-IreOncge1fERUQmZk/s1600/P1020381.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqZVUuHXchGaePvlJylCFqXifC_J9EssJ7N0CdDyj8nxCab4o4oGmPkOP8ay26awYRulP4fc8Mk045BofPp29de9iOKKeDmElecQuPU2Aba9XrMRfccNwWkWF-V-IreOncge1fERUQmZk/s400/P1020381.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5478588705276387106" /></a><br /></div><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Dinner</span></b></div><div><b></b>Some Three Bean Quinoa Salad on some spinach, sweet potato fries, and roasted broccoli and cauliflower made up my terrific dinner last night. Savannah and I enjoyed reruns of Gray's with dinner. I have been completely sucked in to the series, I have no idea how it happened!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghSVjO_tXm2DuaYkjvYA9ioMaCXlB4kEGiOLaVqyp-KO1k49Y5RSLpSO6Fruc-cOQj83gXRfiVuqCPDE19YMz4U1pNLi8tdFBmOlc0fJo3PMhv2b1Byo28HRS8ThS5Hmhdm-wBuHWAj7Q/s1600/P1020385.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghSVjO_tXm2DuaYkjvYA9ioMaCXlB4kEGiOLaVqyp-KO1k49Y5RSLpSO6Fruc-cOQj83gXRfiVuqCPDE19YMz4U1pNLi8tdFBmOlc0fJo3PMhv2b1Byo28HRS8ThS5Hmhdm-wBuHWAj7Q/s400/P1020385.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5478588690528054706" /></a><br /></div><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Dessert</span></b></div><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;">I made up a little dessert recipe that is definitely a keeper: Fruity Pudding</span></b></div><div><ul><li>1 package silken tofu</li><li>2 peaches</li><li>1 banana</li><li>agave to taste (I probably used about 2 Tbsp...maybe a little more)</li><li>vanilla soy milk, just enough to get the blender going</li></ul>I put everything in a blender and whipped it up till smooth. That's all it took! It reminded me of yogurt but without the live bacteria. I topped it with some cinnamon puffins. Delish.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjO0ZZDM_Pr-RIXBONdhqh5iNWkJ21xGTn0ewu62nkAOvO3MaHNDEzcRHqVZAE7D6HtZyVu-Y178CpbYuLQrL7U8rJvOb1XsqSOhXmIJ8tiV_qJul118Z3YNAy_HT-HEGMvcq2AfRAsP8k/s1600/P1020387.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjO0ZZDM_Pr-RIXBONdhqh5iNWkJ21xGTn0ewu62nkAOvO3MaHNDEzcRHqVZAE7D6HtZyVu-Y178CpbYuLQrL7U8rJvOb1XsqSOhXmIJ8tiV_qJul118Z3YNAy_HT-HEGMvcq2AfRAsP8k/s400/P1020387.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5478588685397839650" /></a>Happy June 2!</div>Clairehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14238606250041938306noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7555169893875664086.post-72379200026336905152010-06-03T09:35:00.000-07:002010-06-03T09:36:12.353-07:00Roasted Carrots Please<div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Lunch</span></b></div><div>Sometimes it's nice to have lunch like a little kid. My mom used to set everything up all cute which is probably where a lot of my playing with food comes from. Sometimes there were even little notes in my lunch. I loved those :) </div><div>Regular old sandwich with tofurky on a sandwich thin, a pickle, and grapes, apple slices, and pear slices.</div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIejMNkbAk1gribzpQ9AZtYDTpBwZaDCJAozfuuRt9LZIaIr3QHQiXGG6vy_CJlPQyKwDn39Fs0dTOSVHzB75LPx2KqStfEA-NmNY1KfM3RXD-eZllB3GFxyRGoaqU-o7wIKx73uf7wCI/s1600/P1020318.JPG"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIejMNkbAk1gribzpQ9AZtYDTpBwZaDCJAozfuuRt9LZIaIr3QHQiXGG6vy_CJlPQyKwDn39Fs0dTOSVHzB75LPx2KqStfEA-NmNY1KfM3RXD-eZllB3GFxyRGoaqU-o7wIKx73uf7wCI/s400/P1020318.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5478568605146709970" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px; " /></a>Later I finished the other half of the apple with a little PB, one of my favorite snacks!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhf9iey3qwJfzqr1-9vAiRIyPlaUsNK9BtMBrr8-fJKWLT9RMi9Jx8b6FnpPt5ywsXymLLQQPq5BPAP9TEAncJGuYr6x7vJa2dFVye8sF6n_1iWa0mHgqZLYA_trqlmGg9tqidYCJWj2ME/s1600/P1020319.JPG"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhf9iey3qwJfzqr1-9vAiRIyPlaUsNK9BtMBrr8-fJKWLT9RMi9Jx8b6FnpPt5ywsXymLLQQPq5BPAP9TEAncJGuYr6x7vJa2dFVye8sF6n_1iWa0mHgqZLYA_trqlmGg9tqidYCJWj2ME/s400/P1020319.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5478568595610370338" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px; " /></a>I also made an iced coffee for a little of that afternoon buzz I love. It was especially necessary as I was working on my music history paper, blaaa!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiM6o1wwY1vniNfCbklf6qNjwfuxfZP072szQWahguf7DrAAbF-ktrtwZ6qbB2tYASUIbBPy5h34MPLlcFO2O2JSb5dh8CzOslhMbaVPiEMRBCXmBCAOrXlh9gq0gfuqv0WYJabwUhFvh8/s1600/P1020322.JPG"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiM6o1wwY1vniNfCbklf6qNjwfuxfZP072szQWahguf7DrAAbF-ktrtwZ6qbB2tYASUIbBPy5h34MPLlcFO2O2JSb5dh8CzOslhMbaVPiEMRBCXmBCAOrXlh9gq0gfuqv0WYJabwUhFvh8/s400/P1020322.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5478568583394578274" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px; " /></a><br /><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Snack</span></b></div><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal; ">I was feeling snacky while I worked so I popped some corn and hit it with some salt and pepper. Such a simple snack, it's like eating air. Love it.<br /></span></b><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtg-ZuvJtv8eo1OJ2MKKYuO3EJr7MgXAjAP8zt3mq1AMwqJQG1qKI9jNIspVQMaj9pFODeIFpQMX6U8uqIgezrXAd9X2I6bXqehedHsYAV5aJnmJ2Fki5kSd7agzdX-aX78oyKBvl_nAM/s1600/P1020324.JPG"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtg-ZuvJtv8eo1OJ2MKKYuO3EJr7MgXAjAP8zt3mq1AMwqJQG1qKI9jNIspVQMaj9pFODeIFpQMX6U8uqIgezrXAd9X2I6bXqehedHsYAV5aJnmJ2Fki5kSd7agzdX-aX78oyKBvl_nAM/s400/P1020324.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5478566953561129586" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px; " /></a><br /></div><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Dinner</span></b></div><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal; ">For dinner I was in the roasty mood as usual so I decided to make roasted carrots. I used a<a href="http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/ina-garten/roasted-carrots-recipe/index.html">Barefoot Contessa recipe</a> for inspiration but with my own tweeks. The only major difference was that I used seven carrots instead of twelve and I did the spices and oil by eye. I put all the slices in a big ziploc to make coating them easy on myself. The recipe also said 400 which I did for the first 20 minutes but when they weren't getting roasty enough for me I upped the temp to 450. I think my oven is whacked out.</span></b></div><div><br /></div><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal; ">Before<br /></span></b><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvnUkZHDHTxlvrlR5P05Nr_zHLRRTLCPY04KzgYDoBbpTTb8P6N1S6Ac59uKuK-lFxmlevK08hCL9bV_k2x_cSUNX-ci_ZqJ8DmU-szd9CaHzW0mhAPy5pKqMl1-mr96FkHOZzopLE5xA/s1600/P1020326.JPG"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvnUkZHDHTxlvrlR5P05Nr_zHLRRTLCPY04KzgYDoBbpTTb8P6N1S6Ac59uKuK-lFxmlevK08hCL9bV_k2x_cSUNX-ci_ZqJ8DmU-szd9CaHzW0mhAPy5pKqMl1-mr96FkHOZzopLE5xA/s400/P1020326.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5478566947320725074" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px; " /></a>and after!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJvOS8vcSP-PKKIrCNBQMRn_ma-3TNRyaUqP5M0kqbTPscRHeuBvYwLAXz6suVoqOG_9xDg7UW2mpApaowcegitGhcMwBlySeHbL2vARx2_x14T9lcWCoIOUEuMoW3ly7Ap7gLEPqn6xA/s1600/P1020327.JPG"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJvOS8vcSP-PKKIrCNBQMRn_ma-3TNRyaUqP5M0kqbTPscRHeuBvYwLAXz6suVoqOG_9xDg7UW2mpApaowcegitGhcMwBlySeHbL2vARx2_x14T9lcWCoIOUEuMoW3ly7Ap7gLEPqn6xA/s400/P1020327.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5478566934848757074" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px; " /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1tAgFRLH4BIqj2orxDMQBikiDd7OjZ_x2ZCSO5hx3aK3I3JVFdIF2htwPYiEopNp-RSWuAoOl8Gvof0GQFK5yxHs9BAzue0KBq4yktIuatiRgs2aZV_E1x__0EaRpWjhBXkHF9PO-8YM/s1600/P1020330.JPG"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1tAgFRLH4BIqj2orxDMQBikiDd7OjZ_x2ZCSO5hx3aK3I3JVFdIF2htwPYiEopNp-RSWuAoOl8Gvof0GQFK5yxHs9BAzue0KBq4yktIuatiRgs2aZV_E1x__0EaRpWjhBXkHF9PO-8YM/s400/P1020330.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5478566923632211442" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px; " /></a>While the carrots roasted I got to work on a <a href="http://www.wholefoodsmarket.com/recipes/2553">Three Bean Salad</a> whose recipe I got from the Whole Foods app on my iPhone. Unfortunately the green beans I bought were bad! So I had to make a few alterations. I also added some roasted onions. I didn't take any photos of the process, sorry!</div><div>It all came out so pretty it deserved some natural sunlight. Summer food!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjc_gjEoY59Fay-59nDlxTyKdXw2DXjEpKlRJPNDpp6jBHHp7Ylhv5AwRla45P8qXrLoLeNHPOryriA-vOPZQBwbpRu9x3AwdxPglZ4SbZy7gIQumcvB7ReAXlzTJAgmgVHB6aYKx3lSmY/s1600/P1020337.JPG"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjc_gjEoY59Fay-59nDlxTyKdXw2DXjEpKlRJPNDpp6jBHHp7Ylhv5AwRla45P8qXrLoLeNHPOryriA-vOPZQBwbpRu9x3AwdxPglZ4SbZy7gIQumcvB7ReAXlzTJAgmgVHB6aYKx3lSmY/s400/P1020337.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5478367649932569266" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px; " /></a>By the way I painted my nails blue!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgP3bGSw3l7EeiA5Mu6BF3-EAO53Z7apJAKXkVwXsuSVPYt9kCoQpuSt-YU2vDkh2FeY7fG4cW-AzkyHNx6VvMDTce1or6hNSVqYbp_ID8Mt38xE4eaw2evxfJs2C7VjN5HR8IUIzZOads/s1600/P1020339.JPG"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgP3bGSw3l7EeiA5Mu6BF3-EAO53Z7apJAKXkVwXsuSVPYt9kCoQpuSt-YU2vDkh2FeY7fG4cW-AzkyHNx6VvMDTce1or6hNSVqYbp_ID8Mt38xE4eaw2evxfJs2C7VjN5HR8IUIzZOads/s400/P1020339.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5478367638986552402" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px; " /></a>I also enjoyed a mate mojito. I love these things!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBfMNOckXjCbbo99DqgCAl7anAkR-xtR2LuXsL0W2FgscEsWJMEFHUFxYczZT6XiEirPP-NnRJwXIyc-t1EJKqecA1unOVrWR1PPSwKhZ4NUjYYZp8iYVWcW66mhA3s94VLDxuAgHq-MM/s1600/P1020340.JPG"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBfMNOckXjCbbo99DqgCAl7anAkR-xtR2LuXsL0W2FgscEsWJMEFHUFxYczZT6XiEirPP-NnRJwXIyc-t1EJKqecA1unOVrWR1PPSwKhZ4NUjYYZp8iYVWcW66mhA3s94VLDxuAgHq-MM/s400/P1020340.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5478367626288685074" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px; " /></a>And later, Matt shared a strawberry with me. Local fruit is so much better.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeEjEICAwmuZcSnT4BmC0WnnaYGWaVACUcgc0g91KXh7MjMbug_-vSMXmrUty0jbZxoYXRUxUvQKRBa5nic6zevnARWIUGypLfUtI3IY-inS8fzahLVmb9XtoNCXxEOnEzFh3zpiUDNso/s1600/P1020341.JPG"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeEjEICAwmuZcSnT4BmC0WnnaYGWaVACUcgc0g91KXh7MjMbug_-vSMXmrUty0jbZxoYXRUxUvQKRBa5nic6zevnARWIUGypLfUtI3IY-inS8fzahLVmb9XtoNCXxEOnEzFh3zpiUDNso/s400/P1020341.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5478367613457333250" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px; " /></a>Hope you have the chance to get roasty this summer, you don't know what you're missing!</div>Clairehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14238606250041938306noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7555169893875664086.post-50683775704010098202010-05-31T11:46:00.000-07:002010-05-31T14:25:34.862-07:00Productive Procrastination<div style="text-align: left;">Good Morning bloggies!</div><div><br /></div><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Workout</span></b></div><div>Last night at 9PM I decided to do the <a href="http://girlwhoplayswithfood.blogspot.com/2010/05/choir-concert-and-partayray_22.html">Jillian DVD </a>which is weird for me since I almost always do my workouts in the morning. But I gotta say, I felt so much more loose and energized than I do in the mornings. Plus the sliding glass door was like a mirror since it was dark out and I could see myself and make sure I was doing everything right. I guess I had the idea that if I workout in the morning it won't be weighing on me all day. But I shouldn't immediately forgo the idea of working out at night since there are clearly some benefits to be had. By the way that makes for Day 8 on the 30 day shred. Obviously I'm not taking a 30 <i>consecutive </i>day shred haha.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div>After those peppers roasted and sat in a bowl with their own condensation for a while I peeled the skins off and put them in this jar for later. I think I could have gone 5 extra minutes in the oven with these but they are still going to taste great. It's funny how the skins on the green peppers were really difficult to get off while the yellow ones just popped right off.</div><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSBcnp27BwmPsskcVef9F-BRJdI-fSW89tvNKGpWuJSli7hnfTKkgxolfvbqKp3CRTM4S32NzTVK-Jb544ovNqTc-IbtlXkP161a3vUn5IXLQna_aJy_EMwaGuLAX5VHESFEbBD49BLck/s400/P1020308.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5477507906781674674" /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Workout</span></b></div><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;">I woke up feeling like I got some good rest so I put on the workout duds and did the <a href="http://girlwhoplayswithfood.blogspot.com/2010/05/choir-concert-and-partayray_22.html">Jillian DVD</a>. Having done the workout the night before I really noticed how much more stiff and tight my body felt. I am still learning so much about my body! Day 9, one more day and then it's on to level 2!</span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal; "><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Breakfast</span></b></span></b></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">For breakfast this morning I made a smoothie with</span></div><div><ul><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">1/2 cup crushed pineapple</span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">handful of spinach</span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">1 small banana</span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">green tea</span></li></ul><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">I toasted a bagel thin and had a peanut butter and honey breakfast sandwich.</span></div></div><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><b></b><br /></span></b><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRjEvcUxXUhFzr3cSgu9ZUyB2eoc7QrL215AMouixkbxqY0aJrZEZ_-m5ptVMz_LuZU7N24iuLL2eRFzxWn904_w3Rrjs49x4SwWIp28g_XWKDRAwhuRNot2XVxd7YlpV98dFB6VXI5_U/s400/P1020309.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5477507898920490338" /></div><div><div style="text-align: left;">Later when Savannah woke up she made coffee for the both of us! </div><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3ZUw3_Cb_1zYWMGxlEP9kbG8U1zpbQ3Vc4Uu3s3tsFn7bkQOAkpD-YBCxPx3TXhAp3HrFSpRohqyQQfkL_s0abJE_dxqvKPLoOw4mAV6v5YLGZ5tv8hIQ06TraitEO0WBu0hyJ4R8nLM/s400/P1020313.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5477514877070476178" /><div style="text-align: left;">Now we are planning to head to the library to crack down on some paper writing. It's all about attitude right? Yes! I am going to get organized and get into it. I mean, it's a paper about the earliest operas that ever existed. This is my thing!</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Alright. Enough "productive procrastination". Ta Ta!</div></div>Clairehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14238606250041938306noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7555169893875664086.post-64957636457690308232010-05-30T20:00:00.000-07:002010-05-30T20:13:42.100-07:00Afternoon Buzz<div>Soon as I got back from work I whipped up an iced coffee with soy milk and stevia. I love that little extra buzz in the afternoon.</div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_T4eo7jc1qTOemf86SDMOCXjqItFujVKzcm9cumZlbGbHX-Dh5FpphEKUHJoivoCqbIxla4-22LRY0m_-d2dfYnKR2uSaVZRdyFkTrE9HmEAzFUb6tvTBThf2F55S4JpJKzAHaMwCfpA/s1600/P1020291.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_T4eo7jc1qTOemf86SDMOCXjqItFujVKzcm9cumZlbGbHX-Dh5FpphEKUHJoivoCqbIxla4-22LRY0m_-d2dfYnKR2uSaVZRdyFkTrE9HmEAzFUb6tvTBThf2F55S4JpJKzAHaMwCfpA/s400/P1020291.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5477265317760336146" /></a>I popped these bad boys in the oven at 450F for a little roasting action. I'm totally into roasting veggies lately, have you noticed?<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjes6gbdY7NY-3LYIP4zkAAUV43TcAS0rhJrRh3RUxZaSgxXeyhtdfojUIGEJ_1XNPBNxnNMIaivtKwVixwFVlIhiIGflhOb3GYnHj9a8QDA7lzFKmw52YDWHlod7D-ZTZc80UZWEjtgQs/s1600/P1020294.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjes6gbdY7NY-3LYIP4zkAAUV43TcAS0rhJrRh3RUxZaSgxXeyhtdfojUIGEJ_1XNPBNxnNMIaivtKwVixwFVlIhiIGflhOb3GYnHj9a8QDA7lzFKmw52YDWHlod7D-ZTZc80UZWEjtgQs/s400/P1020294.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5477265010604154914" /></a>I flipped them after 15, then took then out after another ten. They're not sitting in a bowl where the condensation will help the skin to come off later.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhOzsHCqkPlXJCO0wd8l-UKJiutXTHCGjcyTQb_xsb-1UuX-fTVDOkIPVgh6YTKkzc-Wlt-vduuwxhFoeYOvdbVI4HuzAwwYgqMTOXR10fZkxjHg5mG-eORfTCJqXlhVspUIAt53qCFLU/s1600/P1020300.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhOzsHCqkPlXJCO0wd8l-UKJiutXTHCGjcyTQb_xsb-1UuX-fTVDOkIPVgh6YTKkzc-Wlt-vduuwxhFoeYOvdbVI4HuzAwwYgqMTOXR10fZkxjHg5mG-eORfTCJqXlhVspUIAt53qCFLU/s400/P1020300.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5477265000501374498" /></a><br /><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Dinner</span></b></div><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;">This dinner felt more like a very late lunch and I have a feeling that I will be hungry again later tonight because of this whacko eating schedule that happens when I sleep late. I tossed the rest of the left over roasted cauliflower and onions on a bed of spinach with a bunch of grape tomatoes. Also, some blue corn flaxseed chips with hummus and salsa.</span><br /></b><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikcIzk3AccyviFmP9t8J8TNC03gwK8pvJ4ym06YAFnj1I44E3GArwtah_FZxjg86BNtbe0yKOXfXTvTMH6idajzIiWRCOO4I3r48M985V2X0iNdueOSVzroZv4ZF5n_Umxxa-4hGei4Dc/s1600/P1020297.JPG" style="text-decoration: none;"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikcIzk3AccyviFmP9t8J8TNC03gwK8pvJ4ym06YAFnj1I44E3GArwtah_FZxjg86BNtbe0yKOXfXTvTMH6idajzIiWRCOO4I3r48M985V2X0iNdueOSVzroZv4ZF5n_Umxxa-4hGei4Dc/s400/P1020297.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5477264986486374450" /></a></div><div>For a little european style tea time snack I had the last piece of the carrot cake with a smear of peanut butter (and a refill on the iced coffee!).<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkZLdR7zXehT3qnMBlm8GoP7zFD3CiNH2tJp7F9T-dgqOF9qjM5l5qtty1iWql8a-8s4PX32nfGuOqL2rRXMM2BwrlyQsJdL_jR2Nh1cWvCL7r2VtRJX_iC39gys6Rp_vl5bzgABSzxzw/s1600/P1020303.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkZLdR7zXehT3qnMBlm8GoP7zFD3CiNH2tJp7F9T-dgqOF9qjM5l5qtty1iWql8a-8s4PX32nfGuOqL2rRXMM2BwrlyQsJdL_jR2Nh1cWvCL7r2VtRJX_iC39gys6Rp_vl5bzgABSzxzw/s400/P1020303.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5477264972630180018" /></a>I have a new TV obsession: <i>The United States of Tara</i>. I love this show! I have been watching it online all day only to finish the whole first season and power through the second to find that the last two episodes aren't available yet! Baahhh the misery! </div><div><br /></div><div>I'm trying to decide what to do with myself now... it's a Sunday but it's also a 3 day weekend... so many things to consider! </div><div>Hope you're enjoying the time off!</div>Clairehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14238606250041938306noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7555169893875664086.post-82605677397260222402010-05-30T12:53:00.000-07:002010-05-30T20:00:37.571-07:00Lazy Bum<div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Snack</span></b></div><div>While waiting on the dryer at the laundromat (yes, I <i>finally</i> dealt with the laundry) I went into the Albertson's next door and picked up a few essentials to supplement operation Eat It So I Don't Have To Move It. I snacked on this organic pear in the meantime.</div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwH6389HYOpsG5GU5LGKd3WAdOYtGqnlQpRjtBiuSGElVU16nxSGkbcQ0DJSOUJp7nPjIfhNSrlkqUY0Jd0oVluc8w97Bq0HmT5eOyV_zXOc0utbeOZqXaWovZjoSBWgc61VlUeQbnUmY/s1600/P1020273.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwH6389HYOpsG5GU5LGKd3WAdOYtGqnlQpRjtBiuSGElVU16nxSGkbcQ0DJSOUJp7nPjIfhNSrlkqUY0Jd0oVluc8w97Bq0HmT5eOyV_zXOc0utbeOZqXaWovZjoSBWgc61VlUeQbnUmY/s400/P1020273.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5477260795513410738" /></a>When I got home I decided to make some roasted cauliflower. I set the oven to 425F and prepared this tray which was<div><ul><li>1 head of cauliflower</li><li>1 medium white onion</li><li>drizzle of olive oil</li><li>salt, pepper, and dried thyme</li></ul>I roasted everything for about 19 minutes.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeTDBhT0j4Fo8xyPLXy-2vSkeE4O-rzVUA1SvBWkIb9UacPYVpmtddQVfTZfuYxMM7JJnIwKfWcJ40xD-WjIgKdqBcn6bMPZar9zkM_0r89gZSE_G2nKO8EMsfWVb5F6bp-fnj5EIbrFs/s1600/P1020274.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeTDBhT0j4Fo8xyPLXy-2vSkeE4O-rzVUA1SvBWkIb9UacPYVpmtddQVfTZfuYxMM7JJnIwKfWcJ40xD-WjIgKdqBcn6bMPZar9zkM_0r89gZSE_G2nKO8EMsfWVb5F6bp-fnj5EIbrFs/s400/P1020274.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5477260788921224610" /></a><br /><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Dinner</span></b></div><div>I woke up so late yesterday that my breakfast sort of became lunch and now lunch is dinner. I was craving a sandwich made with the bagel thins I just bought so I grabbed my tofurkey and made whipped up a simple one. The roasted cauliflower came out fantastic! So simple and flavorful, this one is definitely a keeper. I also finished the last of my chai cola.</div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZ0xiVSornjWPprswJFahPCLlskpUdIh3uJtwBdP3hwpr8eJ1JSDPklkyj9QzDoplbuVSTQH2pUc0NpolkG0AN797f-bpdrB5a6CaLLAGpbFQn9pHG9xbPMalm14XkC0Z44tV7ARcYbHw/s1600/P1020276.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZ0xiVSornjWPprswJFahPCLlskpUdIh3uJtwBdP3hwpr8eJ1JSDPklkyj9QzDoplbuVSTQH2pUc0NpolkG0AN797f-bpdrB5a6CaLLAGpbFQn9pHG9xbPMalm14XkC0Z44tV7ARcYbHw/s400/P1020276.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5477154998441315186" /></a>I also bought some green grapes which were so sweet I couldn't resist.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8HskKOogfWyTdO41OlCh994pGKFtIa1jwqNVXYT5azrN2KFzzud2efXLMbAm4DQMUcm0TesEzZge5GJAMFlKHBTyVzyu-U9rSDrab7qOOZ0LvE3AKCV5rz-CdpVaQa7B83oloAaC95-E/s1600/P1020282.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8HskKOogfWyTdO41OlCh994pGKFtIa1jwqNVXYT5azrN2KFzzud2efXLMbAm4DQMUcm0TesEzZge5GJAMFlKHBTyVzyu-U9rSDrab7qOOZ0LvE3AKCV5rz-CdpVaQa7B83oloAaC95-E/s400/P1020282.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5477154985636044978" /></a><br /></div><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Dessert</span></b></div><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;">A little later I had a little of the left over carrot cake with some coconut frosting I whipped up. Sooo good!<br /></span></b><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqbIfNttAgeCQRA1GjbZ9yPyHb3Y8xs3CLJLd9qLdTXzXym58ZOLVfTn-QAD-EEnYLsNE8P88IGczoP2_MK7yG7accmNyZ_EpV3BTmeeyoXRclMDAC7MYH7NAks1V0zmq0V_a9YG0cdo4/s1600/P1020286.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqbIfNttAgeCQRA1GjbZ9yPyHb3Y8xs3CLJLd9qLdTXzXym58ZOLVfTn-QAD-EEnYLsNE8P88IGczoP2_MK7yG7accmNyZ_EpV3BTmeeyoXRclMDAC7MYH7NAks1V0zmq0V_a9YG0cdo4/s400/P1020286.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5477154978167433282" /></a><br /></div><div><b>Breakfast</b></div><div><b></b>I can't believe how late I slept in today but I guess my body just needed it. I had oats to start my day but it was really lunch time. In the mix today was:</div><div><ul><li>1/2 cup oats</li><li>1 cup water</li><li>1 banana</li><li>1 tsp. chia seeds</li><li>1 tsp. milled flaxseed</li><li>3 strawberries</li><li>scoop of peanut butter</li></ul>I also had some delicious half-caff hazelnut coffee.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmPUPR2HDOlLqOe0aI5Aag9AVIP0xBM7emyr81G6ZjtOge5O-4vDtBqPQhGZTuqMMjOBX0nC21T8gppTQwpNcWlHBvP_Ka0mwz0_QMMm1e2MZ723wjTwbVrHwey62VPAEmRNPyYWkuPg0/s1600/P1020289.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmPUPR2HDOlLqOe0aI5Aag9AVIP0xBM7emyr81G6ZjtOge5O-4vDtBqPQhGZTuqMMjOBX0nC21T8gppTQwpNcWlHBvP_Ka0mwz0_QMMm1e2MZ723wjTwbVrHwey62VPAEmRNPyYWkuPg0/s400/P1020289.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5477154963234053122" /></a>I had work today at two but otherwise I have been such a lazy bum today! I love it though, I don't feel like doing anything so I'm not. I have things to take care of tomorrow (Like a paper :/) but it's a three day weekend! </div>Clairehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14238606250041938306noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7555169893875664086.post-78503679007737913622010-05-29T18:48:00.000-07:002010-05-29T18:49:32.681-07:00Burritos Happen<div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium; ">Dinner</span></b></div><div>I don't know how it slipped my mind but I forgot to take a picture of my dinner until it was already all gone! Oops! My friend Chad came over and Savannah, he, and I ate the rest of the lentil soup. I also sipped on a chai cola but only had half of it.</div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEj7pKmM8jQ16dPOkJyCzzmNuCNiS-lZhZF_30qGL7Wm_CnSmR5vw8TwBMrEWgr9Pl3C9WTYt4-NIUdRzxKP5IEoqDiMukKG4X2kxcrizdQWyQZErwkO1Hl1VEmLW_3i8i1m2Dp8lro_4/s1600/P1020256.JPG"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEj7pKmM8jQ16dPOkJyCzzmNuCNiS-lZhZF_30qGL7Wm_CnSmR5vw8TwBMrEWgr9Pl3C9WTYt4-NIUdRzxKP5IEoqDiMukKG4X2kxcrizdQWyQZErwkO1Hl1VEmLW_3i8i1m2Dp8lro_4/s400/P1020256.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5476805883441352482" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px; " /></a>We also had a spread of hummus with toasted pita and carrots for dipping. We just relaxed and chatted for a while before going on a walk towards the ocean to watch the sunset.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUkwJOxRGPVR0Hw8y5iWX9ndurfx84pp94ZHZISn224nWkm-x16Vgl6qRHip5zTrZsZbbCu6yLEX9RGERmo5ppM3OqmQD1ReMCgsxk9foJLtLs6Jby35_DV3DJEXm01A8A4BQ2XN6fy54/s1600/P1020257.JPG"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUkwJOxRGPVR0Hw8y5iWX9ndurfx84pp94ZHZISn224nWkm-x16Vgl6qRHip5zTrZsZbbCu6yLEX9RGERmo5ppM3OqmQD1ReMCgsxk9foJLtLs6Jby35_DV3DJEXm01A8A4BQ2XN6fy54/s400/P1020257.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5476805876183948562" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px; " /></a><br /><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium; ">Midnight Snack</span></b></div><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal; ">Sometimes burritos just happen! You know that hour of the night when a burrito from Freebirds just sounds like the most amazing thing you can imagine? That's what happened to me last night. Savannah and I split this bad boy and it was particularly delicious. I think it was the salsa verde and fresh cilantro that did it.<br /></span></b><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdUlspUD2MLwPGUi82viso4zwj8iUAc7WznC5uPmFjOTFct4PMVWJR7d91k7Vmv1OusbVxrEDlHOTielnpP8MfOAUmGD4Gg0AshprVwiV0W1Q5WBaM9G-tJA3pO9Hl7rKnAyoFHYR8w4E/s1600/P1020270.JPG"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdUlspUD2MLwPGUi82viso4zwj8iUAc7WznC5uPmFjOTFct4PMVWJR7d91k7Vmv1OusbVxrEDlHOTielnpP8MfOAUmGD4Gg0AshprVwiV0W1Q5WBaM9G-tJA3pO9Hl7rKnAyoFHYR8w4E/s400/P1020270.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5476805866583042498" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px; " /></a><br /></div><div><b>Breakfast</b></div><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal; ">Breakfast this morning was <a href="http://girlwhoplayswithfood.blogspot.com/2010/02/oats-in-jar.html">OIAJ</a>! woohoo! I made a double batch for Savannah and I which included:</span></b></div><div><ul><li>1 cup oats</li><li>1 cup almond milk</li><li>1 cup water</li><li>1 extremely mushy ripe banana</li><li>1 Tbsp. chia seeds</li><li>1 Tbsp. milled flaxseed</li><li>cinnamon</li><li>vanilla extract</li></ul>I added a scoop of boysenberry jam to make PB&J oats. I also made some strong coffee which I enjoyed with soy hazelnut creamer.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVpuGsIxIBrqWJgWCIctO-p4k9hxiFGfy6wQzykHBcHZFwoGZ0H5DmgsONi2dN5NSPlE-ERFOvw_wv1N9EOC60bvx1XSUCLuh0jdX_t3ASemH1JXqA0V5cySDMAPCfh7HK93B737MCLfI/s1600/P1020272.JPG"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVpuGsIxIBrqWJgWCIctO-p4k9hxiFGfy6wQzykHBcHZFwoGZ0H5DmgsONi2dN5NSPlE-ERFOvw_wv1N9EOC60bvx1XSUCLuh0jdX_t3ASemH1JXqA0V5cySDMAPCfh7HK93B737MCLfI/s400/P1020272.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5476805857151869730" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px; " /></a>I'm currently sitting in the Laundromat (finally) waiting on the dryers. I'm sooo happy it's a three day weekend, aren't you!?</div><div><br /></div><div>Hope your Saturday has been going well :)</div>Clairehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14238606250041938306noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7555169893875664086.post-6653058714807974632010-05-29T18:46:00.000-07:002010-05-29T18:48:18.608-07:00Smoothie Oats<div><b>Breakfast</b></div><div>This morning I woke up with a crazy stomach ache. I intended to have this smoothie for breakfast but I was just not feeling up to eating food quite yet. The smoothie had</div><div><ul><li>frozen tofu</li><li>spinach</li><li>strawberries</li><li>crushed pineapple</li><li>green tea</li></ul></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRIPgjTIouBgikFDzepxGZo4IifFJn6j3JtBSzJ0BNAX-DBmSUHYJoRxfytJjYV7rrOmaHBcc9Nhfu0vHYidgBQdgR0i9jHsnJ3upptQKh07ifqM7c9W6aBsypGSOqlNAuiCK8m3wno5Y/s1600/P1020246.JPG"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRIPgjTIouBgikFDzepxGZo4IifFJn6j3JtBSzJ0BNAX-DBmSUHYJoRxfytJjYV7rrOmaHBcc9Nhfu0vHYidgBQdgR0i9jHsnJ3upptQKh07ifqM7c9W6aBsypGSOqlNAuiCK8m3wno5Y/s400/P1020246.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5476456312316771138" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px; " /></a>After laying down for a little and talking to my mommy on the phone I was ready to eat food. I used a half cup of the smoothie to make oatmeal with a scoop of peanut butter and a little soy milk.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbNZ13GiaDMtjQhZbhMa4EPALxBqgew8Hx0pOxyF7NA6llPxkmjVKBtEaXqX3H0_w4ndDHtN6U-7OM-33N6JqFdBtYmQ9A7GEbn3CjyO_Rsh6i-guMXeLgCV67SdAzQMY3MKeb0NSvWcc/s1600/P1020250.JPG"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbNZ13GiaDMtjQhZbhMa4EPALxBqgew8Hx0pOxyF7NA6llPxkmjVKBtEaXqX3H0_w4ndDHtN6U-7OM-33N6JqFdBtYmQ9A7GEbn3CjyO_Rsh6i-guMXeLgCV67SdAzQMY3MKeb0NSvWcc/s400/P1020250.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5476456306095360738" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px; " /></a><br /><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium; ">Lunch</span></b></div><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal; ">For lunch I made a peanut butter and jelly pita with the last of my cherries on the side and the rest of the smoothie from this morning.</span><br /></b><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiatqd75w3Rc5GKSjIUPbZCOV_6CEILby8YuNf9shcUhjRMqsZN8M7k81pmoOFhkzdhZYZU2wJVSD9Kl5IHt_YKsxRqoIlwgAKm654uYw8b3-qgqy0dsAaJXEm1rWDc3hKMsdqRH9XFRcc/s1600/P1020252.JPG"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiatqd75w3Rc5GKSjIUPbZCOV_6CEILby8YuNf9shcUhjRMqsZN8M7k81pmoOFhkzdhZYZU2wJVSD9Kl5IHt_YKsxRqoIlwgAKm654uYw8b3-qgqy0dsAaJXEm1rWDc3hKMsdqRH9XFRcc/s400/P1020252.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5476456292743742386" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px; " /></a>I wasn't full so I had the leftovers from last nights roasty dinner.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgm0YNy8UOLp_29J45z5GxIdKNZW1NKdAdv_5Ofr3XG7RllOkI4-QWDH-ZbE-sCfXEOw7_F9UXvW0dFzYnekqz1q3WgLPrNZqY56erD65G0ng8lpC2NnCvDlf8UCwC4831MgAtwNSMk0gA/s1600/P1020254.JPG"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgm0YNy8UOLp_29J45z5GxIdKNZW1NKdAdv_5Ofr3XG7RllOkI4-QWDH-ZbE-sCfXEOw7_F9UXvW0dFzYnekqz1q3WgLPrNZqY56erD65G0ng8lpC2NnCvDlf8UCwC4831MgAtwNSMk0gA/s400/P1020254.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5476455249498355506" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px; " /></a>Besides the stomach ache my Friday was going pretty well. Hope yours did too!</div>Clairehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14238606250041938306noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7555169893875664086.post-72602183187868922922010-05-27T21:19:00.000-07:002010-05-28T15:30:48.837-07:00Roasty<div>Well...I thought I was being smart by setting up some eggplant and tofu to marinate before I went and did my laundry but what ended up happening was me spending all my time in the kitchen and not doing the laundry. Ah well. Laundry will always wait! </div><div><br /></div><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Dinner</span></b></div><div>I sliced up this egg plant, scored it, salted it to draw out the juices, and let it sit for at least 30 minutes.</div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvXFymK-NjCGKX_l_khJBg-eJXPEo4do1KkbqpsFB8pU_jAKIv-ObePRWbWbeQp6nsZSsy2410cpcfDPAbzVPbWYp6BKZD5G73KgeYxRlcQ26dVwvX6DpNmrGJu8cNauE4eu5fla1nyYI/s1600/P1020222.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvXFymK-NjCGKX_l_khJBg-eJXPEo4do1KkbqpsFB8pU_jAKIv-ObePRWbWbeQp6nsZSsy2410cpcfDPAbzVPbWYp6BKZD5G73KgeYxRlcQ26dVwvX6DpNmrGJu8cNauE4eu5fla1nyYI/s400/P1020222.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5476400548362190258" /></a>After less than ten minutes the juices started coming out.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbAi6WUAjvmt3F5NCqcBa-8h3hOYq5pWJnvSfYVvE-DQ9wVF7prijuc2Xq-d3Z04rBOBsvSuySOfNdz2g4jMlZJxZrK9Z-9MPDqyEnFQ7nLgNqCvtSyLZ25OpM2iUNFbHVibVHSXWb-MM/s1600/P1020225.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbAi6WUAjvmt3F5NCqcBa-8h3hOYq5pWJnvSfYVvE-DQ9wVF7prijuc2Xq-d3Z04rBOBsvSuySOfNdz2g4jMlZJxZrK9Z-9MPDqyEnFQ7nLgNqCvtSyLZ25OpM2iUNFbHVibVHSXWb-MM/s400/P1020225.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5476400536523279650" /></a>Then I made a marinade for the tofu whose recipe came from <a href="http://www.soyconnection.com/recipes/recipe_view.php/Oven+Roasted+Tofu?Recipes_id=26">here</a>:<div><ul><li>3 Tbsp. Balsamic vinegar</li><li>2 Tbsp. sugar</li><li>2 Tbsp. olive oil</li><li>1/2 tsp. oregano</li><li>1/2 tsp. salt</li></ul><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRkDjfYzqcPqVV7Vj2tEiQng35VoG2N0XQM_2wb8H_AZT7zZlXo0Oo22WBu59A_mrtVzqIWuvuobqxROwtp2twIb4YZEQP2rd_vphHt6qCU8W6r0LLW8yNsfazXvh3ECTosvEtgp1i49o/s1600/P1020227.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRkDjfYzqcPqVV7Vj2tEiQng35VoG2N0XQM_2wb8H_AZT7zZlXo0Oo22WBu59A_mrtVzqIWuvuobqxROwtp2twIb4YZEQP2rd_vphHt6qCU8W6r0LLW8yNsfazXvh3ECTosvEtgp1i49o/s400/P1020227.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5476400526283982850" /></a>I spooned on the sauce and let it sit for about 25 minutes.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgU_mxYpydA7c55wolepDHK7KUMWtzqaMqVLJkJHBZvvGUoRdydopOYp1lLBiTbN0mQ7DLg_ypAwiD0q2-pgwm7f8kQoFbVlA3c5Iw-0FcIz6rVrYKWLb-rKf5IM1j58aiOfbokYasbZjs/s1600/P1020229.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgU_mxYpydA7c55wolepDHK7KUMWtzqaMqVLJkJHBZvvGUoRdydopOYp1lLBiTbN0mQ7DLg_ypAwiD0q2-pgwm7f8kQoFbVlA3c5Iw-0FcIz6rVrYKWLb-rKf5IM1j58aiOfbokYasbZjs/s400/P1020229.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5476399259158303362" /></a>I scored the tofu just like the eggplant so it would seep in.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUgcugpDps4yYRZBOMiu_ZRq4rwPkicc6RjSfNcx8eSTljbiLyZVfUtE0oHmEwJW3OJcqhe5KnrhtLsrdxzqhNvmoRElulDH8VMRShi_BLqhGWdT_WvZ1YNd57vH7N6ZoqijIqsYwc53g/s1600/P1020230.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUgcugpDps4yYRZBOMiu_ZRq4rwPkicc6RjSfNcx8eSTljbiLyZVfUtE0oHmEwJW3OJcqhe5KnrhtLsrdxzqhNvmoRElulDH8VMRShi_BLqhGWdT_WvZ1YNd57vH7N6ZoqijIqsYwc53g/s400/P1020230.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5476399249467961026" /></a>I quartered two small onions and poured on the rest of the marinade. I popped everything in the oven which was at 400F. I checked everything at 30 minutes but ultimately cooked everything for about 45-50 minutes. <br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwYQlJPZtk9eOQtm5itcL0JAtSXAZkn7B1_4q1EsYeTru3leUY6Y2D1aSBeHp3tvLt59b_DIhMsVgnTdJH4hUeKFVqTZ8GOwGWrGIu-VMrohnKuS6g_Gp3RotWDRLrP9lvBM9Qj8fcP5M/s1600/P1020232.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwYQlJPZtk9eOQtm5itcL0JAtSXAZkn7B1_4q1EsYeTru3leUY6Y2D1aSBeHp3tvLt59b_DIhMsVgnTdJH4hUeKFVqTZ8GOwGWrGIu-VMrohnKuS6g_Gp3RotWDRLrP9lvBM9Qj8fcP5M/s400/P1020232.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5476399239645808994" /></a>I definitely sliced the eggplant too thin because it stuck to the foil :( boo! The tofu was also to thin because the edges got a little black.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbcHuSFdT1gDyMF1wZLdAtK3xofg7rLFjAUo2r2GwchzyraF-Y4w7wBAnmsLwyCSfVRc5P3MlmejKcnntcAVtm-bCrjqvJ9Y0eVh9cQH3U33D1ZP8zl8OT0BI06N8L8uZL5FoK2Fn5HXA/s1600/P1020234.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbcHuSFdT1gDyMF1wZLdAtK3xofg7rLFjAUo2r2GwchzyraF-Y4w7wBAnmsLwyCSfVRc5P3MlmejKcnntcAVtm-bCrjqvJ9Y0eVh9cQH3U33D1ZP8zl8OT0BI06N8L8uZL5FoK2Fn5HXA/s400/P1020234.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5476399230433966818" /></a>But all in all it still came out tasting pretty darn good! The tofu was sweet from the balsamic and the eggplant was very salty. The onion was the perfect touch and everything together was an awesome combo. Just gotta avoid the black parts :/<br /><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiv_Jtv6Uz-7uCOqKj371mKnTNd5NWAxxlSrlx-WSkNrjJ6V6Yxk0ZUO5lkjhvD9AAvsKh9EfFUEnRWzNI3IaJx21YnTqhL3GQJgfRoCqI8mk5fd5356jUc3wvQjOnUMF39MCZ9gJTP8lo/s400/P1020239.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5476205977345771874" />I enjoyed everything with a mate mojito, yum!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnibimrXbqHIWpAlw31PMv8vOpivl4InkjkU7jHdBQsj0leM4ho_Zb9NWBtcWMdJRrW8fiqT7nwH4eirRFRVYEWwqulLJEw5QGS8jrYgITHBinJPqFzQhYGjFNbwC0wW0VCI_upRR9_DU/s1600/P1020237.JPG"></a></div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnibimrXbqHIWpAlw31PMv8vOpivl4InkjkU7jHdBQsj0leM4ho_Zb9NWBtcWMdJRrW8fiqT7nwH4eirRFRVYEWwqulLJEw5QGS8jrYgITHBinJPqFzQhYGjFNbwC0wW0VCI_upRR9_DU/s1600/P1020237.JPG" style="text-decoration: none;"><img style="text-align: left;display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px; " src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnibimrXbqHIWpAlw31PMv8vOpivl4InkjkU7jHdBQsj0leM4ho_Zb9NWBtcWMdJRrW8fiqT7nwH4eirRFRVYEWwqulLJEw5QGS8jrYgITHBinJPqFzQhYGjFNbwC0wW0VCI_upRR9_DU/s400/P1020237.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5476205987573231394" /></a><br /><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Dessert</span></b></div><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;">For dessert I had some of my <a href="http://girlwhoplayswithfood.blogspot.com/2010/05/green-chef.html">Died and Gone to Carrot Cake Heaven</a> with strawberries on the side. </span><br /></b><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi16oTjHTiSRvMb6-anleB1MB843Lm1Jm9hHSkDE-Kt_gtry6RYan9wsWqSv6wvV9XuTNcSQYaZfWUmMRIUDHcDLwECazuHtH2dVHCxr26X5lIF6vjvNSif5PqBkrjxN_gDlTKiLTytkjs/s1600/P1020242.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi16oTjHTiSRvMb6-anleB1MB843Lm1Jm9hHSkDE-Kt_gtry6RYan9wsWqSv6wvV9XuTNcSQYaZfWUmMRIUDHcDLwECazuHtH2dVHCxr26X5lIF6vjvNSif5PqBkrjxN_gDlTKiLTytkjs/s400/P1020242.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5476205965404216034" /></a>It's almost the weekend y'all hope it's been a good week!</div>Clairehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14238606250041938306noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7555169893875664086.post-73526989463354553272010-05-27T16:57:00.000-07:002010-05-27T18:04:40.951-07:00C Words<div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Lunch</span></span></div><div>Poor planning lead me to buy lunch on campus today but it's ok because it was money well spent. I got a super loaded salad from Romaine's. They have an everything-you-could-want salad bar as you can see by my random pickings</div><div><ul><li>curry lentils</li><li>hummus</li><li>tabouli</li><li>beets</li><li>cucumbers</li><li>roasted veggies</li><li>baby corn</li><li>kidney beans</li><li>peas </li><li>onions</li><li>two green olives</li></ul>all on romaine and baby greens. And a free breadstick which I ate about half of. </div><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjg6uzSUcaEeeJwOZYPYSWWFWBST8viYO2MhV3efINp8C5PAjK9C28iyRoROfMFyGRqS5kLsrj-ZdXXtmDApDSoEcGloTgB0ZE6VqVHQ8OME_J9OhWDU_wYxlkwWM-mlQqi4xVGZ4qWKq8/s400/P1020218.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5476103896871291954" /><div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Snack</span></b></div><div style="text-align: left;">After a voice lesson, coaching, and a practice sesh I came home and snacked on some C words: carrots, celery, and chips with guac, hummus, and salsa.</div><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTU0Agdw9EwQhgVng7oJ_rJQNNIPprBpfSACDH044-Gvq4AvPrB3aoSuq1QNZcq3A1Kp2iQVmCMfy7k4SJdRzoIY1v0rDLBOGqZK0dpCNbHi8ONMFPD-mkOz_rV9xSGmfYru4bI9hIgpA/s400/P1020219.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5476103886289697266" /></div><div><div style="text-align: left;">For a little something sweet I chopped up an apple, sprinkled it with cinnamon and dipped it in peanut butter. I also had a can of green tea.</div><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmeZhu5PEHuT8ORHyTZbNs0VHm71KftfZouJw0W6suiBbsf655MIcsYDjdkHSCGGyTid9RsT_VEdpn4AdseWeNQui29NA4jZkLdNbSJMX6u851ApPR2_QPnnKGb0qm1H4t9ZfxsY01AuQ/s400/P1020221.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5476108693114604978" /></div><div style="text-align: left;">I'm really avoiding doing the ridiculous amount of laundry I have to do but I know I will be thanking myself later if I get it done while there is still some sunlight. Ugh.</div><div style="text-align: left;">BTW, Tina just posted about a <a href="http://carrotsncake.com/2010/05/my-new-toy.html">Tofu Press</a>...uh, can you say: wish list!! I want one so bad!</div><div style="text-align: left;">This post has inspired my ideas for dinner so it is safe to say tofu will probably be getting involved.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Now I am off to deal with the Kilimanjaro laundry pile. Wish me luck!</div>Clairehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14238606250041938306noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7555169893875664086.post-14710891790736620532010-05-27T10:04:00.000-07:002010-05-27T10:35:12.846-07:00Beauty and The Beast Oats<div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Breakfast</span></span></div><div>I know it may be hard to believe but I am actually posting breakfast <i>at breakfast time</i>! It's been a while, I know. This morning I decided to make <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FF6600;">butternut squash oats</span>.</div><div><ul><li>about 3/4 cup frozen butternut squash chunks</li><li>1 cup water</li><li>1/2 cup oats</li><li>small handful raisins, I got a little excited with the raisins this morning</li><li>1 tsp. chia seeds</li><li>1 tsp. milled flaxseeds</li><li>shake cinnamon</li><li>splash vanilla</li><li>1 Tbsp. brown sugar</li><li>scoop peanut butter</li><li>soy milk</li></ul>I put just the frozen squash and the water in the pot first to cook the freeze out. Then I added all but the peanut butter and the soy milk on top and made oats as usual.</div><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDjhvcWVTsrjpp7JwJ-Sb2BqVIg5rJvMkZQGkQP0FR8JOGLieahkfkAK35aE7DBerTXCFr-BOvAgRbiPCkRefiEeugFjy1gaSgAVTND9fpbiCsJHMO6aG09lSc9DWA6BuH7XIj-DzgYhg/s400/P1020216.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5475997405307135394" /><div><div style="text-align: left;">I like putting milk on top of my oats because it always makes me think of that scene in <b><i>Beauty and The Beast</i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"> where they sit down to eat breakfast together and the Beast just doesn't know what to do with himself. Hahahaha!</span></b></div><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 211px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJltosUYKpxXkHfwb9dXnIQt0D4D6E3VKiI5KvFZrASLX6UkaChlktngnoOiD68zIOtJ8zLq8VwjnprqobnGga0NdHR79pXvsc6_L_lA5Q4g93A7Cwk7KsR4qKjQ_kB6LS6U9nNkAGVEg/s400/Beast.png" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5475998270906641890" /><div style="text-align: left;">Half caff hazelnut coffee, water, and a Women's One a Day to go with my Beauty and The Beast oats.</div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYf_9KqDxLTCmV1uE2nvoFhPbdmZILnu5BjAsxYMKf-EIC4tte7vcZuClo8Hrj6_Zm9OswqJMhS_tFyaGb9TtB1I6HaTcGp35hdHOxDvtPcD6M87Lwtm7zeRloK_8NGpPCJ7hCoumFPZw/s1600/P1020215.JPG"><img style="text-align: left;display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px; " src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYf_9KqDxLTCmV1uE2nvoFhPbdmZILnu5BjAsxYMKf-EIC4tte7vcZuClo8Hrj6_Zm9OswqJMhS_tFyaGb9TtB1I6HaTcGp35hdHOxDvtPcD6M87Lwtm7zeRloK_8NGpPCJ7hCoumFPZw/s400/P1020215.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5475997395757023042" /></a></div><div>I can't believe there are only two weeks left of school! I have some big plans this summer and it hasn't really hit me yet just how quickly it's all coming on. My cousin Lindsay is getting married next month (woohoo!!), school ends on June 11, the lease for my apartment ends June 17, and I leave for Isarel for six weeks on June 14! This translates into a few important things that you will be seeing soon:</div><div><ul><li>Initiation of the "Eat it So You Don't Have to Move It" operation</li><li>Cramming for finals and writing a paper or two</li><li>A trip to Arizona</li><li>A visit from my Mamma</li><li>Lots of long skirts, hummus, and Hebrew!</li></ul><div>I have recently, um...last night, discovered online shopping!! I can see how it could become addicting but that is why I used my own credit card which is my own hard earned money that only gets replenished if I work. I think I spent wisely. The only think I couldn't seem to find any deals on is Rosetta Stone for Hebrew. I would really like to try and learn a little of the language while I'm in Israel and I have had good luck with Rosetta Stone in the past, it's just so darn expensive. Does anyone know of a way to find a discounted price? Or possibly other language programs that are equally as good? Anyways, all I should be focusing on right now are the papers and finals at hand and maybe also the Kilimanjaro of laundry that is taking over my closet.</div><div><br /></div><div>Time to get ready for Baroque Music. I actually really like this class and I'm even going to remember to bring my anthology for once, yesss!</div><div><br /></div><div>See ya later!</div></div>Clairehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14238606250041938306noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7555169893875664086.post-1499358190238416732010-05-27T09:40:00.000-07:002010-05-27T10:06:09.743-07:00Weirdo Wednesday<div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Dessert</span></span></div><div>See, I knew I had dessert! No not for breakfast lol this is from two nights ago. Lucky for me I had enough left over ice cream and cake to make a single layer version of my dish for the <b><a href="http://girlwhoplayswithfood.blogspot.com/2010/05/green-chef.html">Green Chef</a> </b>to have at home!</div><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6ZXxFNHtGSTiuLFst2141C3wqHcjG9OZPUoZAxT9LqBO8krO1zD5lxRBmaQxKpQn5zo4xCasXbqGsK7aP4ZX47bpUyRcd7s6yHiGNvjpdfbh34iaBBPWiHPSEZyfiHmaAkoXHHzw9lnA/s400/P1020197.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5475992630483313778" /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Breakfast</span></b></div><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;">Yesterday morning I started the day with a bowl of mixed up cereals to finish off two nearly done boxes. I topped it all with soy milk, a banana, and some cherries. Oh, and a scoop of peanut butter of course. On the side, <a href="http://girlwhoplayswithfood.blogspot.com/2010/05/double-breakfast.html">half-caff</a> hazelnut coffee with hazelnut soy cream and stevia, water, and a Women's One a Day.</span><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKhKez_yUyS1W6dv64bPOSaXUJ_lz3Y-Mqo48YXsNXsSuRTV7fe-OHolNhlmDTRk-4h1TjfyKTppcbfyFPhcu7C3_6Qp4ZLuZJhxeK5p6QvqFAZrLTJ7O7Kle8I8zO8ZAQGgTbnC5tLoc/s400/P1020201.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5475992620470860066" /></b>I prepared the rest of my coffee from the morning in this adorable thermos that my bestie Lisa got for me back in high school. I started sipping in my tonal analysis class and busted it out again in intro to ethics. When I opened it up though, it started dripping everywhere. ugh.<img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaPu2RwVd0U4-DaPqU8A4Yz9VLva7CILgA2bLuGGsFQeWV4NzJspRv7wh63B7VuDsymFC5WqehF2MI2Fto_D5pylFUpbU5EPAXiyrtHO0agB_YtDdcTC_6nOMUG5NwobGnoKGRpyRnTRk/s400/P1020202.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5475992611827639698" /></div><div><div style="text-align: left;">I had to go wipe everything down in the bathroom and grab a paper towel but then finally was able to just sit and enjoy.</div><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLdJEAHaU183QFMpjplIfjPq6dvi8VfdpG3CoDr3mh-hKJGwd677b8eHtCEOpUXUnhUQGiInzr3Eh2ZPzLplRaFIO0F4DTEWURwMduUGD_0g2k_8Q4TaXGil7tSSDnhwbY2PnezScPzNc/s400/P1020203.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5475994247008918450" /><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Lunch</span></b></div><div style="text-align: left;">For lunch I had some of the <a href="http://girlwhoplayswithfood.blogspot.com/2010/05/lentil-soup-time.html">lentil soup</a> I made a few nights ago. I didn't think I was going to like eating it cold but it was actually really good. This is one of those soups that flavors itself and continues to get better as it sits.</div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVsET2N415JbmBMkiAeOpf6t2G6s9C3bFtNY20DNK-EJmhGDjKdK656K_NU03Rpti5uaAgq4epIHtO3aimjgxvp_7HTL066G3IBqEi8yh7rjNmZdj4xwMZgY4VgW88esayRxn8wTY9K94/s1600/P1020205.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVsET2N415JbmBMkiAeOpf6t2G6s9C3bFtNY20DNK-EJmhGDjKdK656K_NU03Rpti5uaAgq4epIHtO3aimjgxvp_7HTL066G3IBqEi8yh7rjNmZdj4xwMZgY4VgW88esayRxn8wTY9K94/s400/P1020205.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5475992604927700818" /></a><br /></div><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Snack</span></b></div><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;">I really had no time to eat lunch today which was frustrating but I was able to cram in this apple before work.</span><br /></b><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRFBwmTR4mXxcE9c3zJp42h8tRiwaew4GDLK-F64g4W6qIEfiv_0HhG5CKnxRa7itNLC-OI7Syqa-7Kx11CJKu081jbhPRyfAduyiA5evVnHvYQUQxxW3io81smJBtiRE3qa7VoMyC1Ps/s1600/P1020206.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRFBwmTR4mXxcE9c3zJp42h8tRiwaew4GDLK-F64g4W6qIEfiv_0HhG5CKnxRa7itNLC-OI7Syqa-7Kx11CJKu081jbhPRyfAduyiA5evVnHvYQUQxxW3io81smJBtiRE3qa7VoMyC1Ps/s400/P1020206.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5475991730096051218" /></a>After work I had this Cinnamon Roll Lärabar. I love this flavor. Definitely in my top 5.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaAdyrRCfyp78yuGlwNDbr1l4fF6998J7fBdsfAByWxinUj15X8PPjpzk6g4NNdlc7dFD4RiHRQd69kvGFJj1zoSLaJYTUQcHlSZNFYQwcaBACPnzlpFIMnmnbLdqshDOvojmgiUMlCTE/s1600/P1020208.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaAdyrRCfyp78yuGlwNDbr1l4fF6998J7fBdsfAByWxinUj15X8PPjpzk6g4NNdlc7dFD4RiHRQd69kvGFJj1zoSLaJYTUQcHlSZNFYQwcaBACPnzlpFIMnmnbLdqshDOvojmgiUMlCTE/s400/P1020208.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5475991725080492802" /></a><br /></div><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Dinner</span></b></div><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;">For dinner I mixed some <a href="http://girlwhoplayswithfood.blogspot.com/2010/05/highlights-part-two_22.html">raw zucchini pasta</a> with regular spaghetti, home made <a href="http://girlwhoplayswithfood.blogspot.com/2010/05/highlights-part-two_22.html">pasta sauce</a>, and a vegan italian sausage.</span><br /></b><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAVxfuxNa6B8VjYnGGS_EPh1y4JP8lHRiWszbt2LvjrV8-4X6CQPzowGuAogH6xs1y4xqy4QV155I7e6GGp4XnyPhEeacQXqYQ_nIfnPlRIy9EVJcw-pyo6-31ipKM_5H7DHoqMNToACk/s1600/P1020209.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAVxfuxNa6B8VjYnGGS_EPh1y4JP8lHRiWszbt2LvjrV8-4X6CQPzowGuAogH6xs1y4xqy4QV155I7e6GGp4XnyPhEeacQXqYQ_nIfnPlRIy9EVJcw-pyo6-31ipKM_5H7DHoqMNToACk/s400/P1020209.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5475991713276288546" /></a><br /></div><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Dessert</span></b></div><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;">I know it probably sounds like an odd combo but for dessert I had a scoop of dark chocolate coconut milk ice cream with chunks of carrot cake. Girl just needed some chocolate!</span><br /></b><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9ThKsmK5tTXr2MXLaHk3dlDOd9zmCRdjKP7ojKPOKyQrvSRSskbgdVPI_Y2gCi0h3kc8k351mGn7bCJi2deVKaqR2mNYjowWXC0MU74In1YYWOal6FuK9ndy2Ff9nFlFwTxtAus9Yk_A/s1600/P1020213.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9ThKsmK5tTXr2MXLaHk3dlDOd9zmCRdjKP7ojKPOKyQrvSRSskbgdVPI_Y2gCi0h3kc8k351mGn7bCJi2deVKaqR2mNYjowWXC0MU74In1YYWOal6FuK9ndy2Ff9nFlFwTxtAus9Yk_A/s400/P1020213.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5475991707528427554" /></a>Yesterday just did not feel like wednesday. Maybe it's because we're getting so close to the end of the school year! </div>Clairehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14238606250041938306noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7555169893875664086.post-76038028675707204402010-05-26T21:23:00.000-07:002010-05-27T00:37:35.371-07:00Green Chef<div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Breakfast</span></b></div><div>Yesterday morning I decided I really needed some veggies in my life. Plus I have a bunch of crushed pineapple that needs to be used. No better way to do both of these things than a <a href="http://girlwhoplayswithfood.blogspot.com/2010/04/siab-friday.html">SIAB</a>! I used</div><div><ul><li>a small bunch of kale</li><li>handful of spinach</li><li>two frozen mango slices</li><li>1/3+ cup of crushed pineapple</li><li>1/3 cup soy milk</li><li>1 banana</li><li>2 dates</li><li>green tea, just enough to get things spinning</li></ul><div>I topped it all off with some honey oat granola.</div></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4C-KTsUaEN191TD_-YlGreW9G1U00CoqFZHNZtAFGDSS84RnC4FyeWDeMg5Tp_HK4Vwt2AO-clbvOwG2W4-IL2xyafd1Zsfz_ye5uZUFGpwEmc4n4mfI2gzgdZBP_HM2PSUwsiAcD69s/s1600/P1020123.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4C-KTsUaEN191TD_-YlGreW9G1U00CoqFZHNZtAFGDSS84RnC4FyeWDeMg5Tp_HK4Vwt2AO-clbvOwG2W4-IL2xyafd1Zsfz_ye5uZUFGpwEmc4n4mfI2gzgdZBP_HM2PSUwsiAcD69s/s400/P1020123.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5475825663917867522" /></a><br /><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Lunch</span></b></div><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;">I was having a bit of a crisis with my second batch of coconut ice cream and spent most of the afternoon running around, checking in with Dad to get some chef to chef counseling, and cursing google until I finally found the dry ice place downtown. Eventually I did get a chance to sit down and eat lunch which was a bowl of <a href="http://girlwhoplayswithfood.blogspot.com/2010/05/lentil-soup-time.html">lentil soup</a>, vegan italian sausage, and a sandwich thin with earth balance. This lunch reminds me of my Dad's cooking :)</span><br /></b><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4k17lMhPP-K1J3ptN_qPyN4UxHmYGt3jc2dOf9p2fXCxnvCWqm-VYyPtelvZNRtDNt5jTSJcbvp9QDKQzbp4VhOZyN5tomq00djH-lyxFFTbdfTUSbBjFFANt0Jsqub0nLKoJD2L0f1k/s1600/P1020126.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4k17lMhPP-K1J3ptN_qPyN4UxHmYGt3jc2dOf9p2fXCxnvCWqm-VYyPtelvZNRtDNt5jTSJcbvp9QDKQzbp4VhOZyN5tomq00djH-lyxFFTbdfTUSbBjFFANt0Jsqub0nLKoJD2L0f1k/s400/P1020126.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5475825650662535954" /></a><br /></div><div>As the clock ticked closer to go time for the <a href="http://girlwhoplayswithfood.blogspot.com/2010/05/lentil-soup-time.html">Green Chef</a> I started making the carrot coconut garnish which I got the inspiration for from <a href="http://tnhomeandfarm.com/index.php/site/recipes/desserts/carrot_cake_cupcakes/">here</a>. I started by shredding two cups of carrots. I used the spiral cutter to get really fine shreds but I'm sure a normal grater would work. Then I heated to a boil in a sauce pan:</div><div><ul><li>1 1/2 cups sugar</li><li>1 1/2 cups water</li></ul><div>Once that boiled I let it simmer for 2 minutes then added the carrots and simmered for 4 minutes.</div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigZVtOJuUcUCmHE7NVkJOrg_hK1D2QP4SZM0bPi05BeTkn407SLuQe9BA-451-cimmLz9SlmbeCfFhEIGlanYd8QAZiS_zTgcyhzm1Euk69Ii2kAAe_DLX9F226MeAL2Kj3yNvGtp2dfY/s1600/P1020129.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigZVtOJuUcUCmHE7NVkJOrg_hK1D2QP4SZM0bPi05BeTkn407SLuQe9BA-451-cimmLz9SlmbeCfFhEIGlanYd8QAZiS_zTgcyhzm1Euk69Ii2kAAe_DLX9F226MeAL2Kj3yNvGtp2dfY/s400/P1020129.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5475825642871243138" /></a>I removed all the carrots with a slotted spaghetti spoon and laid them on parchment paper. I measured out 1/2 cup of sugar to sprinkle over the top but I didn't end up using all of it. I also sprinkled 1/2 cup unsweetened coconut and mixed everything around trying to keep an even a layer as possible. I heated the oven to 200 degrees and dried the carrots out for about 8 minutes checking half way to make sure they weren't getting too crisp.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCw4MoDm8DrCeJTvPRJPPoEhO38k92SlkdWAYEkdUfDiPc8Ugrj6o1wRA3Mz00PsrD5o2clE4vvAidLgly4mY_ORQC7lgW6ug8wmNvVg4ssifOf6hsZ0QyAaX7bOgFEDmfff4HLPhCt8E/s1600/P1020130.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCw4MoDm8DrCeJTvPRJPPoEhO38k92SlkdWAYEkdUfDiPc8Ugrj6o1wRA3Mz00PsrD5o2clE4vvAidLgly4mY_ORQC7lgW6ug8wmNvVg4ssifOf6hsZ0QyAaX7bOgFEDmfff4HLPhCt8E/s400/P1020130.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5475824598294820946" /></a>They came out perfect! Sweet and sticky with the perfect firmness.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbz-a6A0-1bu2zzJShaN5XI3WGmkbYjUN7Svy7q0xa0g562COC7f6WvwpH7-iIJ61ogWUnVivME8L0B4JeSdD3MY4w78hqgFPY0cpy20v5s5-JQFBKw61aoZ_sz4JOg8o_FR7S3HdChtc/s1600/P1020134.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbz-a6A0-1bu2zzJShaN5XI3WGmkbYjUN7Svy7q0xa0g562COC7f6WvwpH7-iIJ61ogWUnVivME8L0B4JeSdD3MY4w78hqgFPY0cpy20v5s5-JQFBKw61aoZ_sz4JOg8o_FR7S3HdChtc/s400/P1020134.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5475824586986764866" /></a><br /></div><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#009900;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Green Chef!</span></span></b></div><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#009900;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;">The competition is finally here! Kelsey came a little early so I was able to give her my camera while I stayed inside and prepared my dish. She got some great shots like this one of the huge line! Wasn't expecting that! </span></span></span></b></div><div><br /></div><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#009900;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;">I'm know gunna blow the surprise but I will just tell you, I didn't win. I was sort of sad about it but it was mostly about the challenge anyways not the prize. I have pictures of the winners though so I will try to fill you in!<br /></span></span></span></b><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgv1L7f4iS9aMNq_0c1Na1W8IQKX6tFdeV5R8WJxl8UgWAtCJpRZV0BVTyZesJDfn0hPNGtDw30Kh1n1EiXCwhbZyAxZSfeih6l2LEQCLZFn_-GyEfVI2Vsa-dO3qA_zXwdcxZSofTq_mQ/s400/P1020137.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5475822800528208050" />My campus really is a beautiful one. There's the view of the lagoon from the line.</div><div><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvHAsdUwWGMXOgCPvDBVwVbCQA4sjsjHbBja44T2RVBpp4cpvlbazcFXfb8N_-Tg_xkYlCEhaYPC6rfmA9MVA32VFxtvDFCz2V8u9m1yulvWYXc2LxPGoXKRUMdNMQg6GtEjue0l_VCHM/s400/P1020139.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5475822794918589154" />I was able to snap a few quick shots of my station before the commotion started.</div><div><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhw0W37HzC83W1wi9TtB3vLmBncxmGWVyNS8z705EoMkfHl1DinwPwHKNFdbSWvx0j9PrLRbwqU-qE_P8rLV4N1Wr3JlbWfua3a37-ZdPZZA3SYhieiCoSvNCnZL6FGeEQX5b0BkgPjVJk/s400/P1020136.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5475822813094671586" /><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5wP72Tjp0GUjPWF9PYej6bzTw6FlSuzN3dqK1gmgUrtZzVH5QkcY0nIMSflEnnjlwLE-YmLeVQ43c6r7DQYP7srZx7czhfEWk6FFPFgJv1IaDqkwidOu5FmEuzr6SuMi9aWtXW9Nxw9U/s400/P1020135.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5475822822187380290" /><div style="text-align: left;">The food was set up so that as you moved from right to let you got savory entrees and moved into the sweets.</div><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnbBJvzDOixsmwpsHvFzkgNgzIDEN6vjC_NSrnnB52RtlqRvt7Hh5Lr2zvn1AK9jvD5d1obhgjKmFzqKlg5ukGtxXRczwPpLPHnbpuR2QXioYaRuz8pu2xQNm1qXRwLhyphenhyphenjSCUet7uHG3w/s400/P1020142.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5475824571611687602" />This was actually one of the winners: Carrot Barely Soup served in mini bread bowls with carrot garnishes. I got to taste the soup but only in a plastic cup. I was too busy on the sweet side!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCzkyf35B-rXZ7lSaBo4d08EjlHbqm3i9WC5Qj4fK6vKhm625AqzQUWUxiUjnKIOzHFjnajNn8Pg32oCh058p0wuNvSwl2pm4o9qRG6C0QZ93-w9oTngzLYJeE-s6G2RgOm-pyfnCDOoU/s1600/P1020141.JPG" style="text-decoration: none;"></a></div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCzkyf35B-rXZ7lSaBo4d08EjlHbqm3i9WC5Qj4fK6vKhm625AqzQUWUxiUjnKIOzHFjnajNn8Pg32oCh058p0wuNvSwl2pm4o9qRG6C0QZ93-w9oTngzLYJeE-s6G2RgOm-pyfnCDOoU/s1600/P1020141.JPG" style="text-decoration: none;"><img style="text-align: left;display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px; " src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCzkyf35B-rXZ7lSaBo4d08EjlHbqm3i9WC5Qj4fK6vKhm625AqzQUWUxiUjnKIOzHFjnajNn8Pg32oCh058p0wuNvSwl2pm4o9qRG6C0QZ93-w9oTngzLYJeE-s6G2RgOm-pyfnCDOoU/s400/P1020141.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5475824579673986546" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHXt63SaBok-sWkcnwjdy8j_ePsEOWRSBjXmKhj8pHjNne8d54f8oDFaptozSYX02SEMkaU4Fo_Th1i7aIxjsAZNUnts6FGeVSe9VP5d-Y0zhpdjlMpSod8NGRMGK-6EhHN6FXiJErhT8/s1600/P1020140.JPG" style="text-decoration: none;"><br /><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHXt63SaBok-sWkcnwjdy8j_ePsEOWRSBjXmKhj8pHjNne8d54f8oDFaptozSYX02SEMkaU4Fo_Th1i7aIxjsAZNUnts6FGeVSe9VP5d-Y0zhpdjlMpSod8NGRMGK-6EhHN6FXiJErhT8/s400/P1020140.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5475821559099073794" /></a>Hard at work.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTDRMPJVZm9XMZQHz5KP8QXCwduUAOtHz_SbpH8ZSzJNlZAgKhrplOOsnlg1Pt38sA4b_CBA_1YkdUvuBe7rkvKTuZgHjicdfoUPCuI08gN0qrjSl1SuZPhbpU40XzgONGE1zUE_yz-ss/s1600/P1020144.JPG"></a></div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTDRMPJVZm9XMZQHz5KP8QXCwduUAOtHz_SbpH8ZSzJNlZAgKhrplOOsnlg1Pt38sA4b_CBA_1YkdUvuBe7rkvKTuZgHjicdfoUPCuI08gN0qrjSl1SuZPhbpU40XzgONGE1zUE_yz-ss/s1600/P1020144.JPG" style="text-decoration: none;"><img style="text-align: left;display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px; " src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTDRMPJVZm9XMZQHz5KP8QXCwduUAOtHz_SbpH8ZSzJNlZAgKhrplOOsnlg1Pt38sA4b_CBA_1YkdUvuBe7rkvKTuZgHjicdfoUPCuI08gN0qrjSl1SuZPhbpU40XzgONGE1zUE_yz-ss/s400/P1020144.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5475821536026207058" /></a>Don't they look cute? I was so pleased with the way they came out. I just wish we could have gotten a clearer picture. People were going after these babies!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiN2TxIQQ_oX_kdO0aXGABr8eVbGkpAqx-uxWDvoJta4j7DuohfqqtTIMA8F5NmL96VQ7LLiPFI13Ir2jGvw2wQDBLX_QNfz0qI5ABAShpQofVFTYlNHqLCoINDJ0xHXCVT_zecY3QQvZU/s1600/P1020146.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiN2TxIQQ_oX_kdO0aXGABr8eVbGkpAqx-uxWDvoJta4j7DuohfqqtTIMA8F5NmL96VQ7LLiPFI13Ir2jGvw2wQDBLX_QNfz0qI5ABAShpQofVFTYlNHqLCoINDJ0xHXCVT_zecY3QQvZU/s400/P1020146.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5475820421763423090" /></a>Next to me was one of the other winners: Vegan Carrot Cake Ice Cream.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSVqYEmAFdf8ewkdRPbfde1Z-VEyu0p5DGMCrrwXBjI83FCmzCT501wX71bvhjtLNORKv8JtLUTHGJegLP9ZKeIyZLvCg-1YqRzUKrAhhJev2o8M9UuWfnGvWDVrFC662q79I-HTiu5wk/s1600/P1020147.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSVqYEmAFdf8ewkdRPbfde1Z-VEyu0p5DGMCrrwXBjI83FCmzCT501wX71bvhjtLNORKv8JtLUTHGJegLP9ZKeIyZLvCg-1YqRzUKrAhhJev2o8M9UuWfnGvWDVrFC662q79I-HTiu5wk/s400/P1020147.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5475820412199996274" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKgc4iNEv9GZ0OrT0xQni54RlSfYorM6U7lJkhe-WgWUcjGmECk1pOkiVov8StFDn2nXycZez6UZi8m2tWlHZHAowJEefbU0-21dfXTCRANNQvZ6ONWmQUVpQQZmetaFK0fTFA6j9KE7s/s1600/P1020148.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKgc4iNEv9GZ0OrT0xQni54RlSfYorM6U7lJkhe-WgWUcjGmECk1pOkiVov8StFDn2nXycZez6UZi8m2tWlHZHAowJEefbU0-21dfXTCRANNQvZ6ONWmQUVpQQZmetaFK0fTFA6j9KE7s/s400/P1020148.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5475820405574078306" /></a>Gettin vicious!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNqXPU6K_vUmc0psUc9N-nF5RH2h_EPxoJ7d_lwBvjNOu1yLItpNiqybRj6aWR6mYphg8AltCpmdDLsSydIGnMpMqwFFpOIyu0DFlq5RO0fmNk1XLeuZsvyA0w67TQjf65aRGgxCxYbGo/s1600/P1020150.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNqXPU6K_vUmc0psUc9N-nF5RH2h_EPxoJ7d_lwBvjNOu1yLItpNiqybRj6aWR6mYphg8AltCpmdDLsSydIGnMpMqwFFpOIyu0DFlq5RO0fmNk1XLeuZsvyA0w67TQjf65aRGgxCxYbGo/s400/P1020150.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5475820398481774898" /></a>I garnished each one with <i>love</i>! haha<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-8P1pH5y8l0rc1A3weX7PRvutK8QewdVPJCBIswrjwZQy_55IZdg2Tkg5tCeKUba_7DkKZgq5_7Xg0jUgaLEcROVRZmWWjzwG_gbgyZCsro00wHIa-MXW6NNRsuoqVkhzYXRHXZm5eYM/s1600/P1020151.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-8P1pH5y8l0rc1A3weX7PRvutK8QewdVPJCBIswrjwZQy_55IZdg2Tkg5tCeKUba_7DkKZgq5_7Xg0jUgaLEcROVRZmWWjzwG_gbgyZCsro00wHIa-MXW6NNRsuoqVkhzYXRHXZm5eYM/s400/P1020151.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5475817747546868386" /></a>I was having a hard time keeping up with the demand. But I wasn't complaining :)<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQLMXJyoomu_Eo6NTTXfa3wUUAMNYp7swCjufJt7SREKyRJnbZh_ksjGFxMjaBjwoZe-k6St4_jDg_i_vJgFFbyJcj7rcvDEoUCzkuUn3S405wZG1SpUUxG95S_9PmtNKQezire1uXenA/s1600/P1020152.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQLMXJyoomu_Eo6NTTXfa3wUUAMNYp7swCjufJt7SREKyRJnbZh_ksjGFxMjaBjwoZe-k6St4_jDg_i_vJgFFbyJcj7rcvDEoUCzkuUn3S405wZG1SpUUxG95S_9PmtNKQezire1uXenA/s400/P1020152.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5475817731850254818" /></a>On my other side was a really sweet girl who made pineapple carrot cupcakes with cream cheese frosting. Ahh if only I weren't a vegan for just one minute! I bet they were delicious.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-yN01Tv41ohp0Crbt8zOjBnAKhGdBHbU4yNh53nojM3H0Gi7SHDzrEu8HBNqQlnDwa3Hvkg4WqNkLyiSCfGoIvdBrds6gucUJTmoGH3QMKNVwCuODFmewkNBeD7x7igfK9RoiblH0vgI/s1600/P1020153.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-yN01Tv41ohp0Crbt8zOjBnAKhGdBHbU4yNh53nojM3H0Gi7SHDzrEu8HBNqQlnDwa3Hvkg4WqNkLyiSCfGoIvdBrds6gucUJTmoGH3QMKNVwCuODFmewkNBeD7x7igfK9RoiblH0vgI/s400/P1020153.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5475817726775261698" /></a>Carrot Pudding<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-5o-uYJC5kNzgrjNXw6H_F5yUpblHghfN_RmU0K9O01GeyYfxWYrhsoOWiZTcaFAEW7Gr-dp__vHTThgdVV0yahPNRBTrSk3uz8QIsVd4G7stUARvGv0fJwjNpC20wTAaZGFkOMzzN_I/s1600/P1020154.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-5o-uYJC5kNzgrjNXw6H_F5yUpblHghfN_RmU0K9O01GeyYfxWYrhsoOWiZTcaFAEW7Gr-dp__vHTThgdVV0yahPNRBTrSk3uz8QIsVd4G7stUARvGv0fJwjNpC20wTAaZGFkOMzzN_I/s400/P1020154.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5475817715947236978" /></a>Another winner: Carrot Jam<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgK8A9kr9lHOuFSvgqNfq_hE0fkrB__a7fdX_-RA-nPgk8w747fJSwIAj7QpRBEW5Z4uF4xMk0rPqpm9B63EjVISQxJj5PTG-bKsBSnuFF3kMvP0eM30CU1IyTqJxHlxz0CxQQWSnQgbG0/s1600/P1020155.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgK8A9kr9lHOuFSvgqNfq_hE0fkrB__a7fdX_-RA-nPgk8w747fJSwIAj7QpRBEW5Z4uF4xMk0rPqpm9B63EjVISQxJj5PTG-bKsBSnuFF3kMvP0eM30CU1IyTqJxHlxz0CxQQWSnQgbG0/s400/P1020155.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5475816467238498482" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0_jA6LIP7BGpmLWMrmg2FO405AxgD45RDiIzliib9QvOCl35D-7Bt1-szG9LiKxgEwteAIoaWsAy5SB3uZ11qVzEeFsYaHRGBK8eyaTPKmcEmCD5zaaSTYZt6zocl_dGm0XvBG7ERQi0/s1600/P1020156.JPG"><img style="display:block; 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margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguakuPfSwlSFXP0pHg8NL_OaZM0w4v7Vv7BzlKt56v7H6SPPG5f8ahdOUANtNWfaRGH-rcPxi2lEH-N0eYi33H5EKrOBVbNkCY2ZvBRp0umAU1Cn0zDwKpo3IYlbInqm1sHJP0phesq34/s400/P1020161.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5475815061744540706" /></a>This was the last of the four winners: Carrot and Chickpea Teriyaki Stir Fry. I got to talk to this boy when the food started running out. He was really nice and his teriyaki sauce was home made. Props!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8dQJjFsQxvON5Ny6I3z_SEvHE9xZ8sCa_FODBzbM4EgbJuSvc0jAuz-RjAvI0cWWj-cRio-LIzJmoofDxLtO3wIAKwjXVLd8ieb1_wmskLY8N2gfuTpLPNZ40l9ja8CkgWQ7Ve0c91V4/s1600/P1020162.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8dQJjFsQxvON5Ny6I3z_SEvHE9xZ8sCa_FODBzbM4EgbJuSvc0jAuz-RjAvI0cWWj-cRio-LIzJmoofDxLtO3wIAKwjXVLd8ieb1_wmskLY8N2gfuTpLPNZ40l9ja8CkgWQ7Ve0c91V4/s400/P1020162.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5475815049939797266" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnIm8IDrFXGbRPqq85cv_a0WNXsDz3ryaCRP1-gAyPU1m8PWqihAFPRLhiCoZ9D0dycM8zfPqz26f29jgdZKKmkxftCCWOD8xy-HWFfmMN3TGDzpYVKh0YKNs9MzTSiOJaHgJ-czvAn3A/s1600/P1020163.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnIm8IDrFXGbRPqq85cv_a0WNXsDz3ryaCRP1-gAyPU1m8PWqihAFPRLhiCoZ9D0dycM8zfPqz26f29jgdZKKmkxftCCWOD8xy-HWFfmMN3TGDzpYVKh0YKNs9MzTSiOJaHgJ-czvAn3A/s400/P1020163.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5475815042225964402" /></a>Spaghetti with carrot sauce<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2yKHAT7NyXmumWFaGYkpPXDZQEDVyvK_og_Cbgf2Lhz2cE-HmTEpmmnIeFl9OdzgHT6LyQJLRTiMOr83-O_I9Z3pXGGyY2onyVC7RfEmXQaVbLLY3MWYd4ZQyyBB4onu5rkTtvlzPZEs/s1600/P1020164.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2yKHAT7NyXmumWFaGYkpPXDZQEDVyvK_og_Cbgf2Lhz2cE-HmTEpmmnIeFl9OdzgHT6LyQJLRTiMOr83-O_I9Z3pXGGyY2onyVC7RfEmXQaVbLLY3MWYd4ZQyyBB4onu5rkTtvlzPZEs/s400/P1020164.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5475811246584527666" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkpk6Op8IadgAnX85KhyWX4xDOIk-Q60dbNutvPXMNL1s25jB2XhbExhGOjQ-FjKxdzpZyz6TlCQ8RwGIEJ4p2UwtzUvZKQ6T5pMUdverUGmWM4630AJAZIJM4KcnpkSzeSw0TMAwTf1g/s1600/P1020165.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkpk6Op8IadgAnX85KhyWX4xDOIk-Q60dbNutvPXMNL1s25jB2XhbExhGOjQ-FjKxdzpZyz6TlCQ8RwGIEJ4p2UwtzUvZKQ6T5pMUdverUGmWM4630AJAZIJM4KcnpkSzeSw0TMAwTf1g/s400/P1020165.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5475811237799116594" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6WZT4n4jP61jil4_HRPATS0HyjFEjupT3KKl0xvIbY-4aSit9erYCmz7jHxkBL-L8B8MNUNM5XEdrtC5RRXwUcS-bWCoITw9UeQSEWUXlQn9H9Wzhqz6LKrAuFLAVZ3YY0wcl4ky4aaM/s1600/P1020166.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6WZT4n4jP61jil4_HRPATS0HyjFEjupT3KKl0xvIbY-4aSit9erYCmz7jHxkBL-L8B8MNUNM5XEdrtC5RRXwUcS-bWCoITw9UeQSEWUXlQn9H9Wzhqz6LKrAuFLAVZ3YY0wcl4ky4aaM/s400/P1020166.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5475811225166008178" /></a>Ahh there are my little babies! One boys exact words were, "When I saw them I thought it was going to be plain and then it kicked me in the mouth". Um...thank you??<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhctFNGQCEMW49-hY6Zdf4VpHTS2DAA4hh5muLSjDhbfJmBeu0ta6z0ngzfJ_qVEw-Mcbqc8oLHTOE7Nn9pTECJ92OTmBl-sZuQhnGMU-IMx18UmXRXO3Ja7hFmi5QAak4atSzhleenaqc/s1600/P1020167.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhctFNGQCEMW49-hY6Zdf4VpHTS2DAA4hh5muLSjDhbfJmBeu0ta6z0ngzfJ_qVEw-Mcbqc8oLHTOE7Nn9pTECJ92OTmBl-sZuQhnGMU-IMx18UmXRXO3Ja7hFmi5QAak4atSzhleenaqc/s400/P1020167.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5475811219102999794" /></a>Kelsey decided that we could make a cake and just cover it with this stuff and that would be fine by her! Agreed, Kelsey. Agreed.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOYSxeyFbbE2Wdo6nnonu_-L4CE0CH85DoqIB2q0RvlYHURAeZD9af01JvFz9kdvSItYmhteVDAzTTL-uKAhiRDVQt2xDM1dhIpX01QqJSzSEVnP6eC3TC6ZbXQsOCsuX4EDxfLJAp0d8/s1600/P1020168.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOYSxeyFbbE2Wdo6nnonu_-L4CE0CH85DoqIB2q0RvlYHURAeZD9af01JvFz9kdvSItYmhteVDAzTTL-uKAhiRDVQt2xDM1dhIpX01QqJSzSEVnP6eC3TC6ZbXQsOCsuX4EDxfLJAp0d8/s400/P1020168.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5475810372516798466" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibzkzE0igEBfCQZ-ijUpqILDIwvqGcC6N9mf0L_5Uf_VdhyphenhyphenJsYe5zGh5_Ii72ZrtNscYP5kOZ5ELqBHNp2wBVPHEBPXZCi83CSfgV8-McXxhdNafHo_4R9fWtauy4QLWmqz9Fhml0GDDw/s1600/P1020169.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibzkzE0igEBfCQZ-ijUpqILDIwvqGcC6N9mf0L_5Uf_VdhyphenhyphenJsYe5zGh5_Ii72ZrtNscYP5kOZ5ELqBHNp2wBVPHEBPXZCi83CSfgV8-McXxhdNafHo_4R9fWtauy4QLWmqz9Fhml0GDDw/s400/P1020169.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5475810365038340786" /></a>This was the dish of Brooke, the organizer who convinced me to sign up.<br /><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgitnwpzbti9kE6HaRv7rSbUIEnfxRUx_gWh1AJagl_4bRsnrBg5ZEcbmxb-MHjNnXiWm_vQ9yMWBLyFLmbDOZshOYa0zTMkZPa7J2-GxpPeXZEOOI9UvcxsCrFTjddlAxB-of7A2oVCgs/s400/P1020172.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5475810349694500562" /><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6gVm3MAnMR8AZiU0zFC3xVOLaB3vWLAmWJBVBRz5csgytkG1iBVNLxCpUq0GpzD5yzPBxUHFHH7kfgbWK6lGFw4w4d4qBLsPR6bK91NBQOOdW8hhJIpKPkhRDmMKJypCV-dMmEQUO8j0/s400/P1020186.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5475806362140060658" />Ahhh so cute!!<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-rzlLxkPSSU-nNZd74bHQVjfw-wBsCS5IFKvLV7Dh32bE9NQiU99hUbrIhkyXFhXB_-g7zSpyxJRVxHSKWLnjYF09T0e1zL2t98nq13V9aRli6xHwMMQJQWShHzBpwdRul1gv7dJjANI/s1600/P1020173.JPG"><img style="display:block; 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margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGUHWozsgpJA8McePo0HqnFQ9NHDzQP3H6Yi540rvtEnZ5OBjf9HN_QtnMPEqECLbjI6vNJYejy8OzuQVDijrzvE1B0HtMa88kVr1Dz-SxvCtVVBMGTbIjo5S3h4na9kynzDxlES13GP0/s400/P1020175.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5475807314831891586" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3itl4bLOSNHCJZ7xs9k3Z99cOaAeVqgieatqqx3ZWeqku0dkqaGLSTjdq_JxFvuZW2CeuvPxdg7-fMOmlXQaowrIA2p13KY6gwAlz0MQw0UYX_IE22f16_LZ8Z_x0sT68WJPXl76NP-Q/s1600/P1020177.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3itl4bLOSNHCJZ7xs9k3Z99cOaAeVqgieatqqx3ZWeqku0dkqaGLSTjdq_JxFvuZW2CeuvPxdg7-fMOmlXQaowrIA2p13KY6gwAlz0MQw0UYX_IE22f16_LZ8Z_x0sT68WJPXl76NP-Q/s400/P1020177.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5475807304444403490" /></a>This was my little bag for people to vote on my dish.<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLUAmRfUd-n826crIslnZeSwJo8oFEmw8FTHFTIkKLKcF3ZkIDvsKLxZmFoFw4ksMiC1981xtLr55cP7WSh0uc0WET2E00LHQNiqC8VxQh22X_i7aPrPNt4v5n6NsMkdkEE5DDOOIceLs/s1600/P1020178.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLUAmRfUd-n826crIslnZeSwJo8oFEmw8FTHFTIkKLKcF3ZkIDvsKLxZmFoFw4ksMiC1981xtLr55cP7WSh0uc0WET2E00LHQNiqC8VxQh22X_i7aPrPNt4v5n6NsMkdkEE5DDOOIceLs/s400/P1020178.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5475807294211524738" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbWix0x6vD4Sw62nrKwh1r0P0iJCjL8hWnDBocy9lhQYGh-iTaYHfcZkO_u2bjqtWFpcNXb5MctNa3DAgR38S6fXtZYxdW5eKrk6ZkGwL8vJ00ZQnDeqdYGV_LmX-r7_4l0bDFPZXsXpk/s1600/P1020179.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbWix0x6vD4Sw62nrKwh1r0P0iJCjL8hWnDBocy9lhQYGh-iTaYHfcZkO_u2bjqtWFpcNXb5MctNa3DAgR38S6fXtZYxdW5eKrk6ZkGwL8vJ00ZQnDeqdYGV_LmX-r7_4l0bDFPZXsXpk/s400/P1020179.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5475806390954713746" /></a>I had to taste my own dish!<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitQ61cQdJ3gQy7npvI9iHtCSloQAwZlm6SsWhsM7PDQcbxyE3iD235G9B1Ww9X8uc9cgN4hmYT24JeMSmpqMWsFkD_lNF977dCYiVcqXgC25vSTh-faz9OjRsfSb9myq1FvZ6wUaPqSCE/s1600/P1020180.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitQ61cQdJ3gQy7npvI9iHtCSloQAwZlm6SsWhsM7PDQcbxyE3iD235G9B1Ww9X8uc9cgN4hmYT24JeMSmpqMWsFkD_lNF977dCYiVcqXgC25vSTh-faz9OjRsfSb9myq1FvZ6wUaPqSCE/s400/P1020180.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5475806383142259922" /></a>When I had finally run out I went around and tasted some of the others. This was yams with honey glazed carrots. Not too sweet and creamy smooth. Can you come over for Thanksgiving pleeease?<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdKhZlioeCHso1NyO6aMgm15z63Oyjtf0GP9uB-fWI4DR2y6kktsRC37s9TUMs9xGyKx9GICRbTtB7NPQxU6nowZJ9tfms57nD_WeaL_KJ7yM74RS0SM03q4sIc_xZUxtXKCwDHfxTGXI/s1600/P1020185.JPG" style="text-decoration: none;"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdKhZlioeCHso1NyO6aMgm15z63Oyjtf0GP9uB-fWI4DR2y6kktsRC37s9TUMs9xGyKx9GICRbTtB7NPQxU6nowZJ9tfms57nD_WeaL_KJ7yM74RS0SM03q4sIc_xZUxtXKCwDHfxTGXI/s400/P1020185.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5475806375478368130" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4IaBBENDnx3pu0AV_5M7T5UVILsW1wS0MgjOwtPDYYzGeEHgRV0mGxiamdYESTCqkNi_l-T2YaspFcwsMjo8BeFpzwoNfvZaqGY_ibKqyjHfkyBwdz98fEk9AloMObPuujWB115QpCRw/s1600/P1020187.JPG"></a></div><div>I also got to try this Carrot Pudding which was delicious. Very light, not too sweet, the carrot flavor really came through and was well complimented with the raisins and the little bit of chocolate.</div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4IaBBENDnx3pu0AV_5M7T5UVILsW1wS0MgjOwtPDYYzGeEHgRV0mGxiamdYESTCqkNi_l-T2YaspFcwsMjo8BeFpzwoNfvZaqGY_ibKqyjHfkyBwdz98fEk9AloMObPuujWB115QpCRw/s1600/P1020187.JPG" style="text-decoration: none;"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4IaBBENDnx3pu0AV_5M7T5UVILsW1wS0MgjOwtPDYYzGeEHgRV0mGxiamdYESTCqkNi_l-T2YaspFcwsMjo8BeFpzwoNfvZaqGY_ibKqyjHfkyBwdz98fEk9AloMObPuujWB115QpCRw/s400/P1020187.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5475801589910416274" /></a>I had to go to work but before I ran out I topped my pudding with some of that carrot cake ice cream. Yum.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-D-O4Qt5-r5nQrbp4ztPHdhIzGp9Z5lImLaM7-hBGdvTjWThVjShR3IPIiXtpxiFYFOqYh4Dr4aBhPl5Hhhudy0RACEbN8fLEM70OqP1U70rXJAMFX8N3sEJRGMtS1Lxr-JQ9NdQ4bhM/s1600/P1020188.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-D-O4Qt5-r5nQrbp4ztPHdhIzGp9Z5lImLaM7-hBGdvTjWThVjShR3IPIiXtpxiFYFOqYh4Dr4aBhPl5Hhhudy0RACEbN8fLEM70OqP1U70rXJAMFX8N3sEJRGMtS1Lxr-JQ9NdQ4bhM/s400/P1020188.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5475801580647208274" /></a><br /></div><div><b>Dinner</b></div><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;">For some reason I thought I would be getting more of a substantial amount of food at the competition but I was wrong about that one. When I got off work I was famish so I quickly cooked up some of my home made <a href="http://girlwhoplayswithfood.blogspot.com/2010/05/veggie-patty.html">veggie patty</a> mix with my home made <a href="http://girlwhoplayswithfood.blogspot.com/2010/05/highlights-part-two_22.html">pasta sauce.</a> <br /></span></b><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeP3CdhMwe4mbBc4XYW9aj_LsggizqZnYJ_DhTnLO9pIFuqwnQCxudqhsWcrIISvhDvUJWL35CAxv9WeTvxz8pRv_is9hriQFZdCL_5L6XO2VMMPCRDVcC3vf4tTqL3w5gGDc0FOHs2AQ/s1600/P1020190.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeP3CdhMwe4mbBc4XYW9aj_LsggizqZnYJ_DhTnLO9pIFuqwnQCxudqhsWcrIISvhDvUJWL35CAxv9WeTvxz8pRv_is9hriQFZdCL_5L6XO2VMMPCRDVcC3vf4tTqL3w5gGDc0FOHs2AQ/s400/P1020190.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5475801570555080674" /></a>I was so hungry I didn't even care about trying to make it look pretty.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgO-VwSyCIaal4oIQSj8KKd7py5NQeNmZNEv69ix04kkG68DmYFXF5Y1bcGevYzXDR6TZ1_nk2QQsheK_QhYULEuvq6d50wRuJNOynri3Noi-0twzVbCY4ilL7FwP66bNPJD76VMSHHnkI/s1600/P1020191.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgO-VwSyCIaal4oIQSj8KKd7py5NQeNmZNEv69ix04kkG68DmYFXF5Y1bcGevYzXDR6TZ1_nk2QQsheK_QhYULEuvq6d50wRuJNOynri3Noi-0twzVbCY4ilL7FwP66bNPJD76VMSHHnkI/s400/P1020191.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5475801557893946034" /></a>Hmm... I defnitely had dessert so I must not have loaded the photos yet. I'll get to that tomorrow since it is waaaay past my bedtime. I'm glad I got to share the photos of the competition with you finally and hopefully I will not have to type the word carrot ever again! Ok, at least not for a while. Anyways Hump Day is over and it feels weird to be so close to the end of school. My plate is an over flowing one these days but soon I will be away in foreign lands pondering the meaning of life!</div><div><br /></div><div>More on that to come ;)</div><div>Night!</div>Clairehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14238606250041938306noreply@blogger.com1