Playing Dress-Up

As I review the pictures of today’s meals, I came to a realization. Although I generally like dressing up myself for special events (which is often far more enjoyable than the event itself), I apparently also delight in dressing up my food these days. Just one look at my condiment shelf provides enough proof:

Apparently, I am just one salty chica;) While most of these items are natural (e.g., natural salad dressings, organic ketchup, etc.), the danger in over-enthusiastically condiment-izing food lies in the sodium content. I don’t track my sodium intake rigidly, but I do make an effort to buy reduced-sodium and no-salt-added canned goods and snacks. As a result of my condiment epiphany, I might try to cut back on the “dressing up” of my food. Then again, I don’t know if I can stay away from the Goddess too long…

What are your favorite condiments and dressings?

Now, onto the salty eats:

Wednesday

The choco-straw-nana acts like a mood-altering drug–I was in such a good mood when I went to sleep last night:)

choco-straw-nana shake with chocolate HempShake, soymilk, & vegan chocolate chips

Thursday

Savory oats: round three. After my Mexican and Asian oats, I decided to go Italian today. The light mozzarella (alright, alright  it was a sliced up string cheese) added lovely flavor and texture.

Italian Savory Oats with spinach, light mozzarella, olives, & tomato; cantaloupe

After class today, I ran by the student center to print out a few things and check my mailbox. I was pleasantly surprised by this:

the latest addition to my cereal stash

Bear Naked cereal! I can’t wait to dig into this carby-licious treat. My enthusiasm for reading that article was comparatively limited…

I saw Woodstock dressing for the first time on Kath‘s blog last year sometime…I now have her to thank for my addiction. sun-dried tomatoes? Tahini? Yes, please.

Two Bean Salad dressed with Annie's Woodstock dressing; Ak Maks; orange

The inspiration for tonight’s dinner came from The Peanut Butter and Company Cookbook, specifically from its Peanut Butter Barbecue Chicken recipe. I was all psyched to try it out on tofu–then, upon further inspection, I noticed it required making BBQ sauce from scratch and grilling. I am far too lazy tonight to either concoct a multi-ingredient sauce or clean up a messy George Foreman. Thus, my own version was born. Expect a simplified recipe in the near future…

Peanut Butter Barbecued Tofu; steamed squash; baked potato; nuked apples & chopped dates

Before I go, a quick proposition: I am contemplating doing a Q&A post (perhaps a video?) in the near future. What would you like to know? Whether you’re itching to know how I slice my apples or what running shoes I wear, feel free to ask away.

Alright, I am off to dig into my latest Lucky Vitamin order…Spirutein galore!

Filed under: Meals

14 Responses to “Playing Dress-Up”

1. VeggieGirl, on September 24th, 2009 at 8:16 pm Said:

   What I’d like to know = What events or experiences in your past most shaped who you’ve become today??

2. VeggieGirl, on September 24th, 2009 at 8:17 pm Said:

   Excuse the poor grammar in my question – I’m tired and am now off to bed, haha

3. Chocolate-Covered Katie, on September 24th, 2009 at 8:20 pm Said:

   I read that a bit too fast and got:

   “If you’re itching to know how I slice my running shoes…”

   Oops

4. Heather, on September 24th, 2009 at 9:34 pm Said:

   I love condiments as well – I think guacamole and sour cream are my favorite. Typically I use olive oil and red wine vinegar as a salad dressing.

5. Maria, on September 24th, 2009 at 9:54 pm Said:

   Peanut butter and barbecue sauce sounds like a yummmy combo

   My favorite condiments include BBQ sauce, soy sauce, ketchup, mustard, wasabi, mayo, and salsa! I guess this makes me a salty chick too?

   I’d like to know how you juggle all your creative cooking, blogging, school, social life, family life, church life, etc. You just amaze me everyday with all the cool stuff you manage to cook up!

6. Taylor, on September 24th, 2009 at 10:47 pm Said:

   all of your food makes me go drooly at the mouth.

   seriously! everything you make inspires me but there’s so much inspiration goin on i can’t keep up with makin it in my kich!

   not that i’m telling you to slow down by any means. ;] love your blog, keep rollin out those fab recipes!

7. janetha, on September 24th, 2009 at 11:45 pm Said:

   i love mustards and using cottage cheese as dressing. the italian oats are SO creative!

8. Susan, on September 25th, 2009 at 5:27 am Said:

   I really only ever use ketchup, but my fave condiment is tartar sauce. Haven’t had it in a while though!

   That PB bbq tofu looks awesome! What a fun combo

9. Shelby, on September 25th, 2009 at 5:47 am Said:

   Guacamole is my FAVORITE condiment!

   I would love to know how you keep cranking out these amazingly delicious meals while going to school and doing other things. I can’t find any time to get my cooking done!

10. balancejoyanddelicias, on September 25th, 2009 at 6:19 am Said:

    I’d like to know how long it takes you to display your food, which is so pretty always?

    I’m a salty girl too! I love soy sauce.

11. glidingcalm, on September 25th, 2009 at 10:04 am Said:

    fav condiments: PB, PB2 and most of all : ANNIES HONEY MUSTARD DRESSING.

    yumo

12. Jessica (jesslikesithot), on September 25th, 2009 at 12:08 pm Said:

    Now that’s a batch of savory oats that I have never seen!!! You’re always so creative

    That peanut butter bbq tofu sounds amazing, and you knowww i love my nuked apples!

13. Kristina, on September 25th, 2009 at 5:46 pm Said:

    I was wondering what your all time favorite brand of Almond Butter is, and also if you have tried Artisana’s Cocoa Bliss. If so, how did you like it?

14. On the Mend? « Broccoli Hut, on October 7th, 2009 at 8:22 pm Said:

    [...] I was ready to eat anything in sight. I grabbed my beloved tofu along with two of my fave condiments and made a quick sandwich out of it. BBQ + guac = love. BBQ tofu sandwich with guacamole; zucchini; [...]

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