It's Here! It's Here!

Posted on August 25th, 2009 by broccolihut

For the past week or so, I have been anxiously awaiting the arrival of a certain item that is sure to enhance both your and my blog experience…CIMG0767CIMG0768

the pink is from the reflection of my old camera that is taking the picture:)

see my old (pink) camera's reflection?

A Canon PowerShot SD 1200IS! In accordance with technology’s recent rebellion against me, my camera has been giving me problems lately–blurry pictures, frozen lens, etc. After hearing Caitlin and Meghann rave about their new cameras at the Healthy Living Summit, I ordered the same model…that night, in the hotel room. What can I say? For some things, I prefer not to dither:) What’s your most exciting recent purchase? (Groceries count!)

I actually have homework to do (Boo!), so I should get the food:

Monday

Although Spirutein gets a big fat FAIL for their strawberry flavors, the raspberry one is quite palatable.

berry smoothie with strawberries, raspberry Spirutein, soymilk, & Pumpkin Flax granola

berry smoothie with strawberries, raspberry Spirutein, soymilk, & Pumpkin Flax granola

Tuesday

After doing another 6-mile loop around campus, I was ready for a filling breakfast. I tried out one of my recent grain acquisitions, plus one of my Trader Joe’s goodies from Chicago. The 7 Grain cereal still can’t hold a candle to oat bran or whole grain Cream of Wheat, but it’s pretty tasty. The raw almond butter, however, had me swooning.

Bob's Red Mill 7 Grain Hot Cereal

Bob's Red Mill 7 Grain Hot Cereal

the goodies inside

the goodies inside: whole grain wheat, rye, oats, triticale, barley, brown rice, oat bran, & flaxseed

TJ's raw almond butter

TJ's raw almond butter

7-Grain cereal cooked in rice milk & banana, topped with raw almond butter & dried cranberries

7-Grain cereal cooked in rice milk & banana, topped with raw almond butter & dried cranberries

CIMG0754Between classes, I came back to the apartment for a quick lunch. Note to self: do not consume raw garlic immediately before the  first class meeting…(Check the hummus page for the recipe).

gasp! straying from my Arrowhead Mills tahini

gasp! straying from my Arrowhead Mills tahini!

Spinach Hummus with veggies & whole wheat pita; grapes

Spinach Hummus with veggies & whole wheat pita; grapes

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I settled into watch some Seinfeld over dinner. Ginger Peanut Tofu and bad haircuts make quite an enjoyable combination.

Ginger Peanut Tofu Salad atop spinach, mushrooms, & snap peas; Ak Maks; orange

Ginger Peanut Tofu Salad (Everyday Dish) atop spinach, mushrooms, & snap peas; Ak Maks; orange

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Off to read about maternal nutrition and its effect on offspring gender. Ciao.signature

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21 Responses to “It's Here! It's Here!”

  1. VeggieGirl, on August 25th, 2009 at 7:46 pm Said:

    WHOO HOO!! Nice new camera, girl!!

    TJ’s raw almond butter = a-freaking-mazing. Although I prefer the crunchy style :-D

    Good luck studying!!

  2. Rose, on August 25th, 2009 at 8:28 pm Said:

    You will LOVE that camera. And I also love that it’s GREEN :)

  3. Cecilia, on August 25th, 2009 at 8:41 pm Said:

    not red this time ;) haha

  4. Emily, on August 25th, 2009 at 8:42 pm Said:

    Oooh, I’ve got camera jealousy :)

    You totally reminded me that I could use some raw almond butter + Seinfeld in my life right now! May have to make a run to TJ’s, then settle in with the box set (that I’ve been neglecting!).

    Good luck with the homework!

  5. Maria, on August 25th, 2009 at 8:50 pm Said:

    That is an amazing camera! I can see the difference in your smoothie photo (or your old camera is doing wonders today, haha!). Love the green color too (= fav color–my ipod, glasses, water bottles, backpack, headband, key chain, yoga mat are all green!)

    Hehe, only a true foodie would swoon over TJ’s AB ;)

    My favorite purchase would be an awesome dark chocolate bar with crunchy cacao chunks. Absolutely divine!

  6. Megan, on August 25th, 2009 at 10:18 pm Said:

    Oooh I love your new camera! It’s my favorite color :)

  7. lilveggiepatch, on August 25th, 2009 at 10:38 pm Said:

    It’s so pretty! Like a little watermelon. My mom and I were at an electronics store today looking for my boyfriend’s record and she walked right over to the new canons and said, “Those are so cute! Yours is so CHUNKY.” Hmpf!

    I haven’t had 7/10 grain hot cereal for so long, but it was a staple at school. Love it!

    That peanut tofu salad looks fabulous… I think I may try something like that tomorrow for lunch.

    Have a great day! And sorry to have written you a novel :-)

  8. Shelby, on August 26th, 2009 at 5:28 am Said:

    I have a Canon SD750 and it was amazing but I like my cybershot better. Probably because the cybershot has a built in food feature and I’m lazy ;P

    Most recent purchase…my mac laptop!!! It comes today!!

  9. Catherine, on August 26th, 2009 at 6:57 am Said:

    HAHA I love that Seinfeld episode! Love the new camera!

  10. Mara @ What's For Dinner?, on August 26th, 2009 at 10:48 am Said:

    EXCELLENT new camera!!! My best new purchase has to be my silver flowery sandals! I just LOVE them!

  11. ksgoodeats, on August 26th, 2009 at 10:52 am Said:

    Parfaits, cottage cheese, colorful coats, movies, and now green cameras?! Love the buy! It looks so shiny!!

    You weren’t kidding about the big FAIL on strawberry spirutein – it tastes funk!

  12. balancejoyanddelicias, on August 26th, 2009 at 11:46 am Said:

    woooo….. your new camera is so pretty! that’s really an exciting purchase!
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  13. Eric, on August 26th, 2009 at 12:32 pm Said:

    Congrats on the new camera! I won that same camera a few months ago, and I love it!

    Almond butter is the best, I have that at least a couple days each week on a bagel for breakfast :)

  14. dailygoods, on August 26th, 2009 at 2:49 pm Said:

    that is the most beautiful camera i’ve ever seen. GORGEOUS COLOR!!!!!!!!!!

  15. Anna, on August 26th, 2009 at 3:53 pm Said:

    That’s the same one I have! Love it.

    TJ’s almond butter completes me. Although I’m a roasted, salted girl myself.

  16. Averie (LoveVeggiesAndYoga), on August 26th, 2009 at 8:59 pm Said:

    Ok so do you love the camera? I bought a Sony about a year ago that was $300 but now it’s $200 and although it’s “fine” and I actually think it takes decent food pics, I am not in love with it for other stuff. It’s fine, it just is not a-freakin-mazing or anything. I would gladly take a great camera recommendation anyday….sounds like lots of people really dig the one you just got?

    New purchases lately…. a Breville Juice Fountain Elite and a Cuisinart Carafe-less coffee maker. Both are awesome. However, juicing cleanup is another story….

  17. Melinda, on August 27th, 2009 at 1:58 pm Said:

    I am loving the new green camera- what a fabulous color! :) So Jeal ;)

  18. janetha, on August 27th, 2009 at 4:14 pm Said:

    baller camera!! love it, i LOVE mine. but your color is super cute. perfect for you! my recent purchase is a car! haha. yess. love that you asked that today. the spinach hummus looks tasty, i need to make some of your hummus recipes soon.

  19. Kristin @ Iowa Girl Eats, on August 28th, 2009 at 9:02 am Said:

    Ooooo FAB camera!! I have the same one, except an 1100, in pink!! You will love it! :D

  20. Key Ingredients « Lilveggiepatch, on September 1st, 2009 at 9:37 am Said:

    [...] fast and easy that would still taste delicious.  A week or so ago, after admiring Caroline’s fabulous dinner, she kindly sent me the recipe for the Ginger Peanut Tofu Salad she made.  I scanned the [...]

  21. Marianne, on September 14th, 2009 at 1:29 am Said:

    Hurray for a new camera! I’m jealous that yours comes in green though – I wished all the Canons did. I had to settle for blue for the model I got.

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