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Livin' it up on the Sea Doo
Hello again, blog world! I have spent the past weekend relaxing in Alexander City, Alabama where my family has a home on the lake. I got some good tube-time in (with the bruises to prove it) and browsed through the local farmers’ market. I love visiting small town farmers’ markets–they seem so much more “authentic” than the ones in larger cities. The vendors were all so friendly and informative! I got to sample some sour green plums, learn how to keep honey from spoiling, and pet a few dogs. Here are a few pics:
the friendly (albeit small) Alexander City farmers' market
me with my loot
farmers' market goods: fresh apple pie, Chilton County Peaches, green tomatoes, & fresh local honey
Is it sad that I chose this peach solely for its photogenic nature?
seriously fresh honey--harvested & jarred on 6/5. Note the honey comb in the jar!
I have much to catch up on this evening, so I’ll let the pictures do the most of the talking tonight…
Friday
The fam was having BBQ chicken, so I came up with a quick tofu version. This picture is making me crave more corn on the cob.
BBQ Tofu; zucchini; corn on the cob; salad; apple with PB
baked in Annie's BBQ, crushed tomatoes, & chili powder
Smoothie time was delectable.
mango smoothie: frozen mango, soymilk, soy protein, & cinnamon raisin granola
Saturday
After an intense run and a visit to the farmers’ market, I prepared the fastest breakfast I could think of–I was hangry.
GoLean & Cheerios with walnuts & soymilk; orange segments
I love my polka-dot bowl:)
My appetite didn’t diminish throughout the day…check out this big-a** lunch. I got some teasing from the fam for the size of this meal. Hey, I like to eat, OK?
red pepper hummus sandwich; salad with zucchini, 'shrooms, & tomato; string cheese; almonds; mango
mangled mango
I went with the “culinary flow” again for dinner and just made a modified version of the family’s meal for dinner. They all enjoyed hot dogs and hamburgers while I scarfed down a delicious veggie burger.
Amy's All American Veggie Burger on whole wheat bun; watermelon; broccoli; obligatory pickle spear
with salsa, mustard, lettuce, & tomato
that most exalted veggie, in all its sunlit glory
dessert: plain yogurt with stevia, pecans, & cinnamon
yes, eating it out of a martini glass makes it taste even better
Raspberries + mango=my new favorite combo.
raspberry-mango smoothie with soymilk & cinnamon raisin granola
Sunday
Nothing like a relaxing Sunday morning with stovetop oats.
oats made with soymilk, banana, vanilla, & cinnamon, topped with walnuts & a date
perf.
After some time on the boat, I put together another simple but satisfying meal.
tofu salad sandwich; apple & PB; salad
tofu with with mustard & vegan mayo
On the way home, my mom and I stopped at Whole Foods to buy a couple of their “family meals” (which are a great deal, BTW–just $14.99 for enough food and salad to feed four!). Because the selected entree was flank steak, I seized the opportunity to get in some salad bar action. The gingered beets with carrot was my favorite component, although the garlic comes in a close second. Straight-up garlic might sound like an odd salad component, but I promise they’re tasty–after they’re well-roasted, they take on a luscious sweet flavor.
Whole Foods salad bar: mixed greens topped with beets, carrots, tomatoes, roasted garlic cloves, squash, chickpeas, & almonds; Ak-Maks & cherries
yeah, my breath is pretty rank right now
eating by color...
getting even more rainbow-tastic
Whew! Congratulations if you’ve made it this far. Once again, Mr. Gus and I bid you adieu.
Gus, assuming his role as man of the house
Filed under: Meals
Caroline Yoder, dietitian-to-be and all-around foodie.
haha my parents tell me i eat a lot almost every day.. i think i’ve gotten used to it though. and gus.. is the most adorable puppy i’ve ever seen!! <3 <3
ahahaha i am loving that last photo! so cute!! how cool to have a lake house, i envy you for that! looks like a really great time and really yum eats!
looks like you had a weekend full of fun and A.M.A.Z.I.N.G. eats! Wow girl, everything just looks so darn good! And heck yes, broccoli is hands down the BEST veggie ever!
That pic of Gus is one of the funniest things I have ever seen!
Seriously, I wouldn’t worry about the size of your lunch ~ it’s 90% fruit and veggies! Oh, and it looks uber-delicious which is always a plus : )
Don’t worry about your family’s comment my family always makes fun of me for my huge oatmeal breakfasts! But I just tell them if they were to eat as much breakfast as me then they wouldn’t need all of their snacks later
What a cute picture of the puppy!
That looks like so much fun! The lake looks awesome, and wow–that is some fresh honey! Haha I love that picture of Gus. My cats will do that, too!
Csroline,
Looks like your tummy is having a great trip! ;P
That garlic in salad looks yummy…
Aaa g2go lil E has to be taken to school.
With love,
Emily
wow, everything looks amaaaaazing in this post — especially that peach =) everyone tells me that they don’t know where i put all that i eat too, so funny.
have a happy monday!
Your dog looks exactly like my pup!!!! His name is pugsley!!!! Ah I love pugs so much. That sunday bowl of oats looks so comforting. I love starting my day out with oats if I wanna be comfortable and satisfied throughout the day. Happy Monday!
LOVE the martini glass!! Your BBQ tofu looks delicious! I’m craving the ‘fu now!
HAHA at Gus! That’s how my male Boston sits too, so manly!
LOVE the farmer’s market action. You’re right, those small ones do feel more intimate than the city ones. I would have done the same thing with the peach too!
Farmer’s Market fresh apple pie? My dream come true. I love Farmer’s Markets!
aww i love pugs!!!
I love that dessert martini glass too!!
mmm mango smoothies are just so darn good! I also love famer’s markets! You look very excited with your loot!
How fun – LOVED the farmer’s market stuff. I would’ve totally picked that peach for it’s photographic nature too.
I can’t wait to see how you use those green tomatoes.
I am officially starving now after seeing all your yummie eats!
LOVE the picture of Gus – how cute – he sits like a panda bear
hahahahahah Gus looks like he is awesome! Small town farmers markets are incredible. I love all of the unique items you can find at them. sour green plums? Sounds incredible!
That farmer’s market looks charming. Maybe I should go to my local one, instead of the big-city one? Gus is adorable!
i love tubing! and i love farmers markets! you scored some great loot!
love the “culinary flow” dinners. gonna be practicing that in a few weeks on my fam vacay. ahhh, and cant go wrong with whole foods.
great weekend eats!
I love fresh honey! My brother’s friend makes it in her backyard and there is nothing like it. Sooooo good over greek yog!!
Everything tastes better when you eat it out a a martini glass
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ooo alabama! I had BBQ tofu for lunch today! ( yes i realize this post is from last year).
anyways- have a blast with the fam and the seashore!