Check out my progress on Announcing…Greta!!
Remember when I visited the dog breeder over Thanksgiving? Well, my sister and her husband officially brought home their boxer pup for good on Sunday afternoon, and I have been soakin’ up the puppy love ever since. Greta is going to be so spoiled–because her Aunt Caroline is already smitten with her! Here are a few pictures from her first few days at home:
Here’s what I’ve been munching on, between my cuddle sessions with Greta and Christmas shopping:
Monday
I indulged myself a little on Monday by making a Chocolate-Banana Shake with chocolate pudding, frozen banana, soymilk, and chocolate Spirutein. I also had some chocolate syrup on top, which promptly sank to the bottom.
Tuesday
I sampled another variety of Rudi‘s bagels yesterday morning. This time, I toasted up a cinnamon raisin bagel and spread it with Cinnamon Raisin PB, of course. On the side, I had a peach-blueberry smoothie made with almond milk. Perfect fuel for hittin’ the mall!
Amidst my Christmas shopping, I managed to make a stop at Williams-Sonoma, where I got myself a few foodie treats. Oddly enough, I discovered both of these items through food blogs!
For lunch, I made some fajitas with refried black beans, chopped avocado, and salsa. I served those alongside a salad and clementines.
Before heading out for more shopping and a visit with Greta, I made a quick dinner: Coconut Curry Chickpeas from Clean Eating. I made a few alterations, namely the subsitution of broccoli slaw for shredded cabbage. Believe it or not, there are some vegetables I simply refuse to eat, and cabbage is one of them! On the side, I had an Ezekiel pita, salad with Woodstock dressing, and fresh blackberries.
My smoothie last night consisted of a classic combo, strawberry and banana. I combined strawberries, banana, soymilk, and berry hemp protein for a delectable treat.
Wednesday
I was famished this morning after my workout, and nothing fills me up like scrambled tofu. I added zucchini and mushrooms to the usual tahini, ginger, soy sauce, and garlic. I had toast and a clementine on the side. Do you have a favorite meal to prepare when you’re really hungry?
Today’s lunch was a taco salad, consisting of homemade tortilla chips, lettuce, leftover refried black beans, and Smoky Avocado Sauce from ED&BV. I rounded it out with some mango.
I am off to watch the Duke game on TV with my B-I-L Ryan. Let’s go Blue Devils!
Be back soon!
Filed under: Meals
Caroline Yoder, dietitian-to-be and all-around foodie.
oh my gosh Greta is sooooo cute! Glad you got some good shoppin in- LOVE Williams Sonoma!
GRETA IS BEYOND PRECIOUS!!!!!!!
Sorry girl – your eats are amazing as always, but Greta is occupying my attention, haha
Greta is ADORABLE!!!!
When I’m really hungry?? I love to make a big veggie sandwich because it’s so fast. Or a stir-fry. Yum.
Mmm scrambled tofu is definitely one of my favorite post-workout breakfasts.
Aww, and thanks so much for making the pudding! I get so excited when people try my recipes
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Greta is adorable! You’re one lucky aunt
Amazing choices from Williams Sonoma!
OH MY GOSH! What a cute dog! I want to get a boxer as my next dog so if Greta goes missing….
You never fail to impress me with your meals – you’re such a talented cook!!
What an absolute cutie!! Was she named after Greta Garbo?
When I’m starving, I love a good avocado-veggie sandwich, or a nice big bowl of lentil (or pumpkin-black bean) soup.
Greta is Great! In fact, I actually typed “great” instead of “Greta” at first!
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I really want to find that vanilla extract from Williams-Sonoma because I’ve seen it on food blogs, too! All your eats look yummy!
Such a cute little puppy
Ah cute puppy!
The scrambled tofu looks tasty and I’ve been eating clementines for the past two weeks- they’re great for packing along to work and school!
OMG i want a puppy!!!!
do you buy spirutein at the store? i discovered the diff flavored packets at a health food store in my hometown, but haven’t found it here in boston … not even at WF! can you buy it online? (i haven’t seen it…). thanks!
Oh MY..Greta! Adorable! I LOVE DOGGIES! Amazing eats. I’m loving those smoothies
Your blending creations are inspiring!
That coconut curry looks amazing!! You should submit it for this week’s BSI – see my blog for details. Greta is too cute too…
Erica: I will pass the compliment onto Greta! Isn’t Williams Sonoma a total foodie paradise?!
VeggieGirl: Haha–I think I can spare a little attention for Greta–she IS a cutie.
Shelby: Thanks! Yum–I LOVE making a massive stir-fry when I am really hungry too. I *do not* use chopsticks at those times…
CCV: Nothing refuels me like scrambled tofu!
Your pudding is uber-yum!
Danielle: Thanks!! I hope you are enjoying your time in the States!
K: No dog-napping allowed! Haha, thanks for complimenting my cooking “skills”–I just make simple things look pretty.
Kimberly: No, actually Greta was named after Greta von Trapp from the Sound of Music. Good guess though!
I am totally with you on the avocado sandwich…and the soups…perhaps they’d be even better together?
EatingBender: I did the same thing about 20X while typing my post yesterday.
I haven’t tried the vanilla yet…got any suggestions?
Flower: Thanks!
Krista: I totally agree–clementines are one of the most convenient fruits out there! I just picked up another crate today:)
Lacey Nicole: I buy a few packets of Spirutein every now and then from a local health food store, but they have a limited selection. Every few months or so, I’ll make a big order of the packets from LuckyVitamin.com. They have pretty much every single flavor! I really wish WF would carry it!
Courtney: Haha, I clearly love my doggies too:)
Your smoothies have been pretty awesome lately too–especially in the Magic Bullet cup!
Catherine: Huh, I would have never thought to submit the recipe to the BSI contest, since carrots are kind of secondary. Is that OK? Plus, I adapted it from a magazine recipe…
Re: carrots…don’t you worry your pretty little head! There was a bowl of salsa that was shy today
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