Check out my progress on Reminiscing with Queen
So I just finished watching American Idol, and one of the final songs that was performed was “We Are the Champions.” The song immediately transported me back to my senior year of high school, when I had two CDs playing continuously in my car: Greatest Hits of Queen and Greatest Hits of Journey. Apparently, I should have been born approximately two decades before my actual birthdate. Anyway, I ended up singing along with Adam and Kris at the top of my lungs, reminiscing on my days as a teenager. How about you? What songs “transport” you to a different era in your life?
Tuesday
Once again, due to my lack of afternoon snackage, I need a little something in addition to my smoothie last night:
half of a Holey Donut (Low Fat Cinnamon Streudel); banana; raw cashews
warm & melty icing shot
peach-blueberry-strawberry smoothie with soymilk, Berry HempShake, & Acai Apple granola
Wednesday
For my bowl of “Q” oats today, I tried yet another new food, in accordance with Katie‘s challenge. Today’s novel breakfast item was a quince. Once cooked with my oatmeal, this was a fabulous mix-in! It tastes a bit like a fusion of an apple and a pear, so the resultant bowl of oats was similar to apple pie. Be sure to cook quinces before consumption, however: due to their high tannin content, they are inedible when raw.
quince, pre-chop
"Q" Oats: quick-cooking oats, quince, cinnamon, rice milk, pecan butter, & vanilla agave nectar
I finally got the chance to satisfy my craving for a “meatloaf” (i.e., lentil loaf) sandwich, and it totally spawned a food fugue. FABULOUS. This recipe is so simple too; I might try adding some fun mix-ins next time I make it (Spicy Mexican Lentil Loaf, anyone?).
lentil loaf sandwich with organic ketchup; salad; honey cinnamon almonds; apple
love, in sandwich form
Before heading over to my sister’s house for some American Idol viewing, I grabbed a quick snack:
reduced-fat Colby Jack cheese stick; peanuts & dried fruit
When I came home, I made my favorite recipe from ED&BV: Cashew Ginger Tofu. For some reason, the sauce ended up a bit pasty this time, but its flavor was still spot-on.
Cashew Ginger Tofu, whole wheat couscous; veggies cooked in garlic & Bragg's; plain yogurt with Champagne mango
pasty but tasty
Check out what I got today:
Air Pegasus, pair #3
My new running shoes! This is my 3rd pair of Air Pegasus kicks–these shoes were made for my (very flat) feet. I received my 2nd pair this past Christmas. They had about 500 miles on them and were quite worn at the heels, so I decided it was time to retire them to only occasional use. Are you loyal to a certain brand or model of athletic shoes? What’s your favorite?
Alright, that’s all for this evening–be back soon, my dears!
Filed under: Meals
Caroline Yoder, dietitian-to-be and all-around foodie.
cool shoes! I personally love skechers.
and thanks for introducing quince to us! very interesting fruit, you don’t see or hear abt it much! oh, and I do hope you manage to find kabocha! you’ll LOVE it!
i dont know if you tried nike air but those are heaven!! its really light and they are soo flexible.
are those donuts made differently? did you freeze them or do not get stale?
You know I am loving the eats! Where do you find cashew butter for the tofu? I assume Whole Foods has it for $67 per jar.
I am an Adidas girl, through and through!
Did you fall over dead from shock about Idol?
Could I ask a few more questions?
old school slow jams…like boysIImen – 7th grade dances….those were the days!! haha
nice new shoes! im usually a new balance girl, but i just bought asics and so far im loving them
I’m a Mizuno convert from Asics.. I’ve always thought Nike shoes were too narrow for my wide and flat feeet. But your eats look sooo delicious!
I just got a great pair of Asics Gt-2140. Love in shoe form.
I was GOING to go break them in this morning, but no. Its raining. $&%#$@. That is all that I have to say on that matter.
I love your ABC challenge. What are you doing for x!?
Emma
I’m on my second pair of Pegasus shoes– mine are pink… well, they were!
Good luck with the new running shoes! After many years with Nike (and a short stint with another brand) I am now super-loyal to Asics! I have high arches and need lots of padding and these fit the bill!
That donut. Oh my it looks delicious!
i’m addicted to ascics shoes. i won’t buy anything else!
Love the Holey Donuts!! They’re so good! I need to make that lentil loaf when I get back because I actually have all the ingredients – shocker!!
Nice new kicks!
Carolline,
Hey darlin! It’s so great to “see” your shining face this morning!
I’m totally loyal to my nike triax 12s! 2 pairs down-many more to come!
Have a great Thursday day girlie!
With Love,
Emily
Asics all the way for me!
I’ve never had a quince, but it looks good.
i loooooooooooooove nike but i’m still trying to find my best fit sneaker. you’re lucky you can stick with the pegasus!!!! my songs are Kokomo by the Beach Boys (my sister and i had a “band” and sang this in our backyard) and also In The Jungle (aweemaway song).
I love your new running shoe!!! Where did you get it? I also have very flat feet and it’s hard to find a good one!
Green Day takes me back, especially basket case I feel 14 again everytime I hear it.
Yeah for new running shoes!
That lentil meatloaf looks and sounds fabulous. I am definitely going to have to check that recipe out!
gorgeous new sneakers!! i need to save up for some new ones too! mine have definitely seen their last end! (at least the ones that I use for running!)
beautiful sneakers!
And…
Just a small town girl…living in a lonellyyy woorrlldddd
The lentil loaf looks fab!
I have an extreme admiration for alternative rock bands from the 90′s—Oasis, The Wallflowers, Matchbox 20. They always bring back to simpler days when I was younger.
But I’m always in the mood for any good 70′s tunes.
The lentil loaf looks tasty. I’ve been dying to make my own nut/bean loaf but I’ve yet to do it. I usually just stick to my tofu and tempeh…
I love the lentil loaf too! It is great with onions, spinach and carrots baked in too!
yesssssssssssss for new sneaks!!!!!!!! love them!!
I’ve been looking for a good lentil loaf recipe (made it once and it was pretty bland) — thanks for sharing this one!
wow i have never even HEARD of quince! i wonder if i can find it..sounds good!
love the new kicks!
My past 2 running shoes have been nikes with the pink sign! lovee them, and they support my supposed “weak ankles!”
That tofu recipe looks deliciousss, and how did ya like the holey donut??! the website says that the cinnamon strudel flavor is just like coffee cake, would you agree?
i love my aisics! i hear those pegagus’ are really good though! i tried brooks and those were pretty good, but somehow i always go back to my trusty aisics. have a great weekend!!!