Check out my progress on Pasta Expert, Veggie Dunce
Last night just before bed, my dad directed me to AOL’s food page; he challenged me to take their Spring Veggie ID Quiz. I scoffed at the challenge, certain that I would be a veggie expert, given the considerable amount of time I devote to chopping, cooking, and eating them… Ten minutes later, I felt like a veggie dunce. There are far more vegetables out there than I realized! All the more reason to expand my produce repertoire this summer.
After discovering such a disappointing gap in my food knowledge, I was eager to try some of the other food quizzes available. Ironically enough, I am far better at identifying candy bars, although I performed the best on the pasta shapes quiz. On which quizzes do you think you would perform the best? The worst?
Aside from learning about food, I also like eating it. Observe:
Sunday
Due to my recent obsession with all things hemp, I have been neglecting poor Spirutein. This flavor is one of my favorites:) To read more about Spirutein, check out my comprehensive Guide to Protein Powders.
strawberry-blueberry dream with Blueberries 'n Cream Spirutein, soymilk, & Mango Coconut Melange granola
Monday
Despite its inclusion of gelatin (which can be made from either vegetarian sources, such as agar-agar, or non-vegetarian sources, such as fish bones or beef skins), I gave the whey yogurt a taste this morning. I like the texture–very thick like Greek yogurt, but I am not so keen on the taste. Once mixed with the other parfait ingredients, however, it was fine. The freeze-dried bananas you see are from Crispy Green, which I first featured here. I had intended to sprinkle the cashews on top, but I over-filled my parfait glass…again. So I mixed them in as I worked my way through the yumminess.
Strawberry-Banana Parfait: plain yogurt, TJ's High Fiber Cereal, strawberries, Crispy Green freeze dried bananas, & cashews
Enjoyed with Rachael Ray in the background:)
*some assembly required
For lunch, I derived inspiration from the Candle Cafe Cookbook‘s Asparagus, Almond, and Tomato Salad; I added the smoked tofu for protein. What’s notable about this tofu is its low sodium content (a mere 5% RDA per serving)–many prepared tofu products available today are loaded with salt.
recent Publix find
the slab, pre-chop
Asparagus, Almond, & Tomato Salad with mustard dressing & smoked tofu; spelt cakes; melon
Tsasiki snack:
Fage 0% with lemon juice, dill, garlic salt, & toasted pine nuts; cuke
Dinner was an old favorite, Peanut Butter Noodles from Vegan A Go Go. I never get tired of this meal! I change up the vegetables each time though, and I especially enjoyed tonight’s addition of cole slaw mix (aka shredded cabbage and carrots).
Peanut Butter Noodles with shredded cabbage & carrots; steamed broccoli & cauliflower; salad; blackberries
food blogger patois seems appropriate: NOM NOM.
Before I go, I’d like to take a quick survey of any changes you’d like to see at The Broccoli Hut. What kind of feature posts (which appear on Sundays) would you like to see in the future? Any other suggestions for the blog? I appreciate any input you might have!
C. Yode, out!
Filed under: Meals
Caroline Yoder, dietitian-to-be and all-around foodie.
I’m a veggie dunce too. 11 out of 20 right. I was doing so good til the last half!
I’m addicted to these quizzes now. I’ve done the best on breakfast cereal so far!
Quizzes? Those are fun
dang i got 14 out of 20 i am surprised how hard that was! i am going to go waste some time on the other quizzes, thanks
dude that thai recipe looks fantastic! i am going to make it tomorrow for dinner, thanks!!!
lol i got them all right >.< i think it’s only because portland has a farmers market that operates somewhere at least every day of the week
p.s. fiddleheads are the most delicious vegetable everrrrrr. let me know if you’ve tried them!
hmm pasta shapes?! im half italian and i still havent mastered them! 15/20 for the veggies, not tooooo bad, right?! thanks for providing me with fun entertainment haha!!
aaand i just have to say everything you make looks ridiculously amazing, why didn’t we “meet” before — we could have cooked up a storm in CH. or durham. whatever works! haha!
have a great night girl!
I’m also a pasta expert :]
Those peanut butter noodles=foodgasm. I need to make those. Mmm!!
I love your blog the way it is. I REALLY enjoy when you review products!!
Great, now I’m going to go waste an hour of my night taking food quizzes. Thanks!
C, I love everything about your blog, I wouldn’t change a thing!
Those peanut butter noodles w/ the cabbage cole slaw look AMAZING…..and so does the parfait, of course! The parfaits must be so much fun to eat, but they are almost too pretty to mess up!
And i’d love a sunday post on your favorite brands/flavors of hummus? Have you done one of those!? Or cereal brands!!
really pretty and yummy yogurt parfait!!
and those quizzes sound so fun, i’ll do some now!
Looooves the flavored tofus!
Yummy looking parfait!!
I miss having Fage in my fridge. Hopefully I’ll get across the border soon to buy some more!!!
Hah that is ironic about your quiz results! Any pop culture quiz I usually dominate!
I owe my parfait addiction to your lovely creations. After drooling over yours I finally made my own
I’ll have to keep my eye out for that tofu!
ooh. Ive got to take that test. It’s so funny that you’re far more of an expert on identifying candy bars! haha! pb noodles look freaking amazing, and so does that salad!
that tofu sounds terrific, i just looked it up tho and it is not sold around here
have you found any similar products that might be more widely available (i.e. Northeast)? hmmmmmmmm……. feature ideas…. you could do some interviews!!! or “a day in the life of”– you could include yourself, like the other bloggers who have been featuring their morning routines, etc. love your blog tho doesn’t need anything else,r eally!
I like your product reviews!!!
-A
Thanks for stopping by my blog.
I need to check out that quiz – so fun!
Your parfait and peanut noodles look fabulous! I need to try both of these.
I have to say I absolutely LOVE the name of your blog and how you came up with it.
Have an awesome day!
You always have the best looking eats EVER!! I’m loving that tofu steak! It looks like one of those super delish products, unlike the fake chicken tenders i tired. UGH…
I’m in love with your parfait with the protein yogurt! So is plain your favorite flavor? I’m debating between trying plain or vanilla! Any tips there?
oooo, i wanna do those quizzes now! i think i wouldnt know anything about types of cheese or cuts of meat. ive never really had beef so its all the same to me…now if you asked me to ID different beans – i think id nail it!
“some assembly required” – haha, love it
[...] but tonight i am thinking of making a thai inspired dish with my shirataki noodles that i saw on C’s post over at the hut. hope i have time for [...]
[...] I don’t consume eggs…so I used tofu of course! I used that smoked tofu I featured on Monday. This was a departure from my normal breakfast routine–it shall be repeated in the future! PS [...]
[...] they had been sitting in my fridge until today.. like i mentioned earlier i saw a recipe on this post of the broccoli hut for some peanut butter noodles off of vegan a [...]
so jealous of your spelt cakes!!! as i think i mentioned on your blog in a comment before, the store that sold them went out of business!!! booooo! maybe i can find them when i move back home?
I did way better on the produce quiz than the candy bar quiz. Although, in my defense, most of the candy bars we don’t have in Canada, so it wasn’t really fair. HA!
Your peanut noodles look excellent