The Ever-lasting Doughnut
About two weeks ago during my run, I noticed something very strange amongst the foliage: a chocolate-frosted doughnut with sprinkles. It was in “fresh-out-of-the-box” condition; it appeared as if someone had chucked out the window like a tiny edible frisbee. If I were a true environmentalist, I would have picked it up and properly disposed of it, but I really wasn’t in the mood to tote a dirty pastry for the remainder of my run. Anyway, over the next few days, I kept noticing it…apparently none of the wildlife wanted anything to do with it either. I spotted it again today–shockingly, it still appears just as it did on day one. Crikey! How many preservatives are in that thing? It’s little experiences like that make me realize why I’d rather stick to my fruits and veggies…
In lieu of chemically-preserved pastries, here is what I have been fueling myself with today:
Sunday
I apologize for the repetition…except not really. The choco-straw-nana is damn good and worthy of frequent consumption:)
choco-straw-nana shake with soymilk, chocolate HempShake, & chocolate syrup
Monday
Return of the Banana Dog. Next time I should get more creative with the toppings. Any suggestions?
Banana Dog with Sunbutter; cottage cheese
After a tough day of class and lab, I rewarded myself with a phenomenal meal, one of the best I’ve prepared in a while. All the components of this meal just tasted so fresh. I got the idea for the salad combination from The Imus Ranch Cookbook.
BBQ Tofu Pizza with onions, cilantro, & spinach; greens with mango, avocado, & raspberries
Go on, take a bite:)
so fresh, so clean
I spent much of the afternoon studying for my test on Wednesday–it’s all that separates me from the 4th of July holiday! Eventually, I took a break for dinner. I combined chickpeas with garam masala, garlic, ginger, mushrooms, and a bit of tomato paste.
Indian chickpeas & mushrooms over kale; pita; salad with almonds; fruit; chocolate-vanilla almond milk
Well, I have a hot date with my chemistry book, so I will bid you farewell. Have a great evening!
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I have just graduated from Duke University with degrees in English and psychology. I plan to pursue a master's degree in nutrition starting in Fall 2010. Ideally, I would like to combine my love of food and the written word someday as a health writer.
Ew about that donut! Did you ever hear about the 12 year old McDonalds burger?
http://bestwellnessconsultant.com/2008/09/23/1996-mcdonalds-hamburger-karen-hanrahan-best-of-mother-earth.aspx
It’s disgusting! Definitely makes me happy that I haven’t been to a fast food restaurant in years
that banana dog sounds awesome just as is! Maybe add some nutella in there. That tofu pizza sounds awesome as well! Good eats girl!
Eeew that is crazy about the donut. Haha, it never dies! That chocolate smoothie looks fabulous, though
Actually, all your eats look delicious! Good luck studying 
oh, lucky chem book! crazy about that donut, makes me glad i don’t eat them. for real. and loving the banana dog! i am sure you can thing of some other “condiments” to make t resemble a real hot dog.. like preserves instead of ketchup and diced kiwi instead of relish. i am into diced kiwis with banana, that is what i get on fro yo usually. i hate real hot dogs but i could go for a banana dog!
hahah I LOVE the banana dog! So cute!
Whoa, thats pretty creepy about the donut! I too, prefer my fruits and veggies!
Ew to the donut. I mean, if wild animals won’t even eat it there’s gotta be a ton of chemicals in there.
Love the banana dog—seems delish and fabulous just as it is
Tofu on top of pizza? Now that’s something I must try, that dish looks fantastic!
Don’t spend too much time with the hot date, he might wear you out
“Tiny edible frisbee” what an apt description!
When I saw your mango & avocado salad, the first thing i thought was, “wow that looks so clean and fresh” — in great contrast with that old rubber donut int he mud ;p
Good luck on your test! You’ll rock it
1. everlasting donut = scary
2. your shakes = amaze — I have serious shake envy!
3. banana dog = hilarious!
all of your food looks mouth-watering, as always. a banana dog?! you’re so genius! and mango and avocado sound like they would be amazing together. their flavors and textures seem like the perfect match. i’ll add that to my mental list of things to try.
-JB
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I love the donut story! Oh, the things I have seen on runs. I miss that. But not getting freaked out by people sleeping in the bushes. I’d rather find a donut, I’m sure.
Thanks for sharing about the doughnut, I think I’ll stick to my fruit and veg, too!
banana dog!!!! too cute for words, seriously! love love love that idea =)
oh and that whole donut nonsense is ABSURD and you had me cracking up by how you described that whole scenario!
hope chemistry treated you well
have a great tuesday!!!
I love the idea of a banana dog. I love banana on toast too.
That strawberry plate is adorable
Rose
Can I just say that aside from all your food looking delish, I love that strawberry plate of yours?!
Hi Caroline, that smoothie looks delicious, would you mind sharing the exact recipe, ingredients and the amount of each? Thanks so much!
That banana dog is adorable!
You HAVE to snap a picture on your phone next time you run by the doughnut!!! I’m so interested!!!
-A
OMG that banana dog has to be the most ingenious idea I have ever heard of and I am officially obsessed!!!
That is hilarious about the doughnut. Seriously, lord knows what’s in there.
Send me one of those pizzas, will ya?
Good luck on your test! You have the right idea with the garam masala spiced beans – whenever I improvise with those kind of ingredients, it’s always killer!