Check out my progress on Closer to the Finish Line
In approximately 40 hours, I will be finishing my last exam…and I will be one step closer to being a senior in college, a frightening notion, to say the least. Nonetheless, I am looking forward to a summer of new adventures. What are your plans for the summer?
While I have not yet crossed the finish line of the academic year, I did cross the finish line of the Angels Among Us 5K today. I competed as a team with a few of my sorority sisters in honor of a Chi Omega alumna who was treated at Duke Hospital several years ago. This race had a different “energy” for me in that I felt a connection to the cause for which I was running. Anyway, I don’t have my official time yet, but you can be sure that I’ll update when the results are posted. I also have some great race SWAG to show you:)
Onto the edible goods:
Friday
It’s hard to believe that I used to refuse to combine fruit and chocolate because I thought “it would taste weird.” Pshaw! Blueberries and chocolate are made for each other–plus, it makes for quite the antioxidant duo.
Saturday
After my race today, I was hot and hungry, so I made one of my signature parfaits for breakfast. I probably should have nuked the frozen strawberries for a bit, (read: several brain freezes were involved in this breakfast) but at least it cooled me down quickly.
Strawberry-Banana Parfait with TJ's High Fiber Cereal & cashews
I built up quite an appetite reviewing journal articles and Power Points, so I made Baked Bean Stew again. However, I think the star of the show was the salad:)
Baked Bean Stew with Kashis; greens with grapes, blackberries, & honey-cinnamon almonds
For the uninitiated, GORP=Good Ol’ Raisins and Peanuts.
GORP Cottage Cheese
Another freezer meal tonight. The Chik patty-hummus combo was pretty awesome. I also remembered to peel the mango before cutting this time, making its consumption much more enjoyable than the last one.
Chik Sandwich with hummus & tomato; mango; salad with Goddess dressing
I shall return tomorrow with my weekly feature post…hasta luego.
Filed under: Meals
Caroline Yoder, dietitian-to-be and all-around foodie.
That parfait looks amazing – and oh wow, everything looks great!
This summer, I’ll be living in Buenos Aires, soaking up the language and the culture.
Senior year of college is SO fun — enjoy it!!
And I agree, the blueberry-chocolate combo is heavenly.
Congrats on finishing the 5K. You go girl !!
What a beautiful parfait! Looks incredibly fresh and delicious.
Sounds like a great race!
We were hoping to take the girls to Disneyland this summer, but we shall see…
Enjoy the rest of your weekend!
Congratulations on your race!
that parfait looks really good!
Whole frozen strawberries? I can only imagine the brain freeze! I don’t think my teeth could handle that much cold either. But it does look tasty
Plans for the summer: trying to accept the fact that I’m going to be a senior, and live in the US for an extended period of time. Terrifying.
Amazing eats, as always!
Ah, you’re so close to being done! I’m jealous…I got some while to go!
You could always be like me – realize graduation is imminent and change your major! No?! Okay just a suggestion
Congrats on being ALMOST done!!
Glad the race went well!!
I just bought the chik’n patties and will definitely try them with hummus & tomato later this week!
And congrats on this race girl!! You are amazzzzzzing!
Congrats on finishing another 5k! Your parfait looks soooo good, I love the silk strawberry banana but can never seem to find that flavor.
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