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Since my last re-cap, I got the opportunity to do one of my favorite things–attend a wedding! My sister’s good friend from high school and college got married on Saturday, and she was kind enough to invite my mother and me as well. The bride and groom lean toward veganism as well, so I sent them Vegan Cupcakes Take over the World as a wedding gift:) Anyway, it was a beautiful summer soiree. Here are a few pictures from the evening:
Me, modeling my new dress & laughing because Chester was tickling my legs with his nose
sliver shoes to match the purse...please ignore my lack of pedicure
The cake mimicked the design of the bride's dress--one gorgeous cake!
The groom flies planes:)
groom's cake
lovely fruit presentation
the happy couple
another happy couple...Katie & Major
Congratulations, Emily and Zach!
Onto the food!
Saturday
These pancakes were inspired by the Pear-Hazelnut Pancakes from ED&BV. I used my usual banana pancake recipe and added in hazelnut butter and freeze-dried pears. I am having so much experimenting with pancake mix-ins…what are your favorites?
Crispy Green freeze-dried pears
Pear-Banana-Hazelnut Pancakes with a drizzle of pure maple syrup
Yet another ED&BV creation…another success. I used these white sweet potatoes from the farmers’ market. The farmer told me that they are sweeter than the traditional sweet potato–SOLD! This was a fantastic dish, and it paired quite well with the pumpkin seed butter.
Sweet Potato Lentil Stew (ED&BV) with pumpkin seed butter; greens with chopped apple & balsamic vinaigrette
By the time I returned from the wedding, I was hungry again. I made some GC-inspired refried beans…perfect quick meal.
health food store find
refried black beans with veggies (a la Gliding Calm); baked Tostito Scoops; plain yogurt with strawberries & almonds
Then came the shake…
peach-blueberry smoothie with unsweetened vanilla Spirutein, soymilk, & Acai Apple granola
Sunday
This bowl of oat bran didn’t turn the magical hue of blue that I was hoping for–instead it resembles some sort chunky cement. Oh well, it still tasted good!
blueberry oat bran with almond milk, blueberries, chia, dark chocolate almonds, & Newman's dried berries
another one for the "no, this is not up-chuck" gallery
The wrap was meh, but the salad dressing was phenomenal, again.
refried black bean wrap with spinach & tomatoes; salad with mango vinaigrette; orange
Another ED&BV creation for dinner. I didn’t have any smoked tofu, as is required in the recipe, but I substituted some leftover chickpeas and a few drops of liquid smoke. The Cacao Bliss truly lives up to its name–it smells and tastes just like a Samoa cookie! This would be the perfect addition to one of my Girl Scout bowls of oatmeal…
Smoky Split Pea Soup (ED&BV); fruit; plain yogurt with Cacao Bliss
I was lucky enough to get a ticket to the Healthy Living Summit in August! Who else will be there? Also, anyone have any good restaurant recommendations for the Boston area?
Off to finish watching TNFNS. Ciao!
Filed under: Meals
Caroline Yoder, dietitian-to-be and all-around foodie.
Beautiful dress, couples, food (especially the cake and your pancakes!!), and event/celebration!!
Restaurants in Boston that are worth checking out, for sure = Legal Seafoods (trust me!!), and Grezzo.
TNFNS = I’m still underwhelmed by this season.
I have never been to a wedding! Well, actually, I’ve been to one..but I was a baby and I don’t remember it. I was the ring bearer!!
those little chocolate airplanes are so cute! and i know…cacao bliss is the best invention ever. i could probably eat the whole little jar with a spoon as if were pudding…but that would not speak well for my self-control. hah! actually, a little bit goes such a long way with that stuff. so just a spoonful is really satisfying. it looks great on the yogurt!
-JB
http://cardiovegsular.wordpress.com
Love the wedding outfit, the beautiful cakes and couples, and fruit! Gotta love ED&BV—I’ve been meaning to make more recipes from that book. I like my pancakes simple with nothing in it, but topped with any type of fruit (especially berries). I do like buttermilk pancakes, though, which have more flavor. I use a little vinegar + almond/hemp/soy milk since I have dairy sensitivities, and it taste just as great as regular buttermilk pancakes. mmmm.
you look SOO cute!!!!
what a beautiful wedding!!!! LOVE the cake n the fruit spread! and those little planes are SOOO cute– my dad flys planes lol he would love that
soo jealous you got a ticket to the healthy living summit!!!!! i LIVE in boston and i didn’t even get a ticket in time!
there are LOTS of great restaurants in the city!!!! i LOVE grezzo– its a vegan high raw restaurant in the north end! YUMMY! xoxoxox
Carmen in the north end is my fav Italian place!!!! If you want Indian go to Indian Quality, and for a super good, affordable lunch you def have to go to Piattini on Newbury St. The prices are great and food is even better! I didn’t get a ticket to the Summit, but it would be awesome to somehow still meet you! Lets plan!
that cake is really gorgeous!
love the outfit and the shoes!
I love weddings too! Thanks for sharing. And I love you shoes – unpedicured toes and all.
P.S. Yay for the Summit. Can’t wait to meet you!
What a gorgeous wedding! Your pancakes are too, by the way. The crispy pears are $10 a bag at my Whole Foods, so I’ve never bought them. I hope I can find them cheaper somewhere.
The last time I went to a wedding I was 6, so i don’t remember much of it. I wish I had older sisters (or even just one… or even an older brother…) so I could get to experience some weddings already, haha!
You look beautiful in your dress
Caroline,
Yum! I wish I could come and live with you sometimes sweetie. You mix up the most delicious looking food in the blogosphere!
I can’t believe you still have good oranges at this time of year! Lucky…
With Love,
Emily
You looked adorable! The wedding looked and sounded like it was absolutely beautiful!
And can we talk about those pancakes for a second…they sound scrumbdidliumptious!!! Can you send me the recipe?! (I have a feeling this will be a reoccuring theme lol)
I love your shoes! Beautiful outfit for the wedding.
you look so pretty in that outfit!
mmmm love refried beans- so good in so many dishes. You made VERY good use of them
Love your dress and shoes! The wedding looks like a blast. The little chocolate planes are adorable
What a beautiful wedding!
Mmm, love the pancakes.
White Sweet Potatoes?! I’ve gotta find some of those!!
Gorgeous wedding! Your outfit, the chocolate planes, the FRUIT! I love weddings, they are just so much fun and always full of awesome food.
YES I got a ticket to the summit! So glad you’re going. I can probably help you out with some Boston restaurant ideas.
All your weekend eats look delicious! AND I love those shoes!
One of my favorite restaurants in Boston is Artu, on Charles St. in Beacon Hill. It is really small, if you blink you will miss it. They don’t take reservations, but I have not had trouble getting a table before 8pm. Amazing italian food with a cozy setting.
Looks like a beautiful wedding!
All the food in this post looks so good that I can’t pick just one to comment on.
Ahhh!! CUTE! You look great and I love the outfit!! Weddings are so much fun
Mmmm cement! Do you remember when they made ketchup in all of those funky colors like green and purple? Oh, childhood!
Love the dress… love the shoes!!
That looks like a beautiful wedding. Fruit, cheese, chocolate, cake….. you realy can’t go wrong!
-A
ooo the healthy summit sounds awesome! enjoy!
i heart weddings, and you look SO cute! thats dress is beautiful and your smile is adorable!!
i cant decide which i like more, your wedding gift or those cute little airplanes!
aw, sad i wont be at the summit. enjoy boston for me. i went once for a couple days last year, but i dont think i did it justice…ill be experiencing it vicariously through you
Cute dress!! And those pancakes look really good!
Just a question- do you count calories? or do you know how much you eat a day? I think it’s interesting how everyone can eat different amounts.. I’m still learning how much I need!
your outfit is super cute! and what beautiful cakes. the wedding looked fun! love the flapjacks.