It’s Not Every Day

Posted on July 11th, 2010 by BroccoliHut

As I sat down to compose this post, I predicted a wicked case of writer’s block would ensue; compared to the past few weekends (Seth’s visit and the 4th of July), this one was decidedly less action-packed. Upon further contemplation, however, the past few days have been host to a few out-of-the-ordinary events.

After all, it’s not every day that a Puffin arrives on your doorstep.

It’s not every day that I skip my run in favor of a dip in my dad’s Endless Pool.

It’s not every day that I meet a fellow food-blogger for lunch.

How was your weekend out of the ordinary?

Saturday

I had planned on making some banana pancakes for breakfast yesterday morning, but after my long workout in the pool, I just wanted fuel—fast. SIAB to the rescue.

This hummus-avocado wrap was pretty rockin’…but I was slightly distraught that my tub of tomato-basil hummus is now empty.

Scrambled tofu was on the dinner menu. This rendition was not so tasty as I remember it—I think the tofu:tahini ratio was off. Guess I need to make it again soon to regain my scrambled tofu skills.

Sunday

Before heading out to church this morning, I made my own version of an Egg McMuffin, using an everything flavor Bagel Thin, egg whites, reduced-fat Colby Jack cheese, and fresh tomato. Now if only they would make a whole grain version of the everything flavor…

For lunch, I flounced off to Whole Foods for a food blogger meet-up. Matt and I did some grocery shopping together before feasting on some salad bar goodies.

Papa Broc made his gazpacho again for dinner this evening. This recipe is flawless—my bowl got a few refills:)

Alright, off to watch Shakespeare In Love (never seen it, believe it or not). Good night!

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18 Responses to “It’s Not Every Day”

  1. Matt, on July 11th, 2010 at 9:38 pm Said:

    I think I have seen that salad before ;)

  2. Jo, on July 11th, 2010 at 9:39 pm Said:

    Love this post! How was my weekend unusual? I got to watch the world cup final with my dad :)

  3. The Fit Collegiate, on July 11th, 2010 at 9:53 pm Said:

    I love “Shakespeare in Love”…let me know how you like it! :-D

    I love those new bagel thins. I agree, a whole-grain everything bagel would be absolute perfection. :-)

  4. Maggie, on July 11th, 2010 at 10:06 pm Said:

    Have you tried the guac-hummus thing from Trader Joe’s? I bet you’d LOVE it :)

  5. alanna, on July 11th, 2010 at 10:22 pm Said:

    dude!! you got free samples of my favorite cereal! im jealous !! miss you chica!

  6. Louise Yoder, on July 11th, 2010 at 10:30 pm Said:

    I like your new pic of “strawberry girl” in your profile. :)

  7. Amy, on July 11th, 2010 at 10:53 pm Said:

    My weekend was out of the ordinary because I actually did nothing! It was the last holidays before I’m back at university for the rest of the year, so I made sure thoroughly enjoyed myself!
    Yum, that gazpacho looks delish! It’s winter where I am and far too cold to contemplate making some :( I will enjoy my pumpkin for now and hold on to the craving for warmer months :)

  8. Allie (Live Laugh Eat), on July 11th, 2010 at 11:04 pm Said:

    You have an endless poool!?!?!??! COOL!!! I’ve always wanted to try swimming in one….because I can swim ‘n’ all :)

  9. elise, on July 12th, 2010 at 2:02 am Said:

    dude, that pool is sooo cool. just HAD to comment on it :) i babysat today, which was def out of the ordinary. my future nieces are the cutest! flower girl in training :)

  10. Kerry, on July 12th, 2010 at 2:41 am Said:

    Hey! I just foudn your blog and i love ittt! Bookmarked it to check and i’m following you on twitter! :) x

  11. Gena, on July 12th, 2010 at 6:26 am Said:

    I had writer’s block last night, too. Hence the giveaway post. When all else fails, give stuff away.

  12. Chocolate Covered Katie, on July 12th, 2010 at 9:23 am Said:

    Aww what a cute pool! And puffin too :) . I’m going to hafta go click to see what exactly an endless pool is!

  13. AlyssaG, on July 12th, 2010 at 10:36 am Said:

    your weekend looked fabulous!
    that egg bagel sandwich looks amazing!

  14. julie, on July 12th, 2010 at 11:15 am Said:

    girl barb’s TOTALLY hooked you up!!!! we better see optimal use of that reusable tote and puffin friend ;)

    haha i love that your bloggie date included food shopping. talk about killing two birds with one stone!

  15. Kristie, on July 12th, 2010 at 11:43 am Said:

    I am SO jealous of your weekend. A meetup, a puffin and a pool? I want it all! I’ve always thought those endless pools were the coolest. I’m going to keep wishing!

    And I’m now ridiculously hungry from catching up on all your food. I think I’m going to be making one of your hummus masterpieces asap. But for now… lunchtime!

  16. Kelsey (Nourishing Noshes), on July 12th, 2010 at 12:56 pm Said:

    I spent all weekend sick in bed! But on the upside, my mom was sick too so we watched movies together all weekend! Nothing like some quality mother-daughter bonding time!

  17. Sami, on July 12th, 2010 at 1:18 pm Said:

    This weekend, I got to go to the drive-in movies with an old friend from junior high who was back on leave from the Army, where he’s stationed in Texas. I just found out he will be deployed to Afghanistan for 4 months and am freaking out! I miss him already…He had only been home for 9 hours before he came to see me! I think that’s pretty out of the ordinary… ;)

    Glad you had a great weekend, Caroline! Lucky you, with all the Barbara’s goodies!

  18. Jenny, on July 12th, 2010 at 6:41 pm Said:

    I have crazy carb envy right now!! I’ve only had puffins once (peanut butter flavor, naturally) and fell in love at first bite. If some of your boxes go missing, I definitely didn’t hop on a plane to your house and steal them. Nope, definitely not me.

    ;)

    Here’s to a fabulous weekend!! You deserve nothing less :)

    p.s. I think colby jack may be my favorite cheese on earth.

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