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<br />Zoehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11434989482465259414noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6790974473318687721.post-91201937734982885832014-02-02T07:36:00.000-08:002014-02-02T07:38:57.891-08:00Lemon Blueberry Greek Yogurt Cheesecake <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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This is revolution. A cheesecake made from greek yogurt. So it's really more like a "cheese"cake.<br />
It all started when I bought an abnormally large amount of my favorite greek yogurt while grocery shopping today. It was on sale, looked good, caught my eye, you know the drill. Then I did a little research online about what you can do with greek yogurt since I had recently come in possession of a lot of it. Then I found this amazing creation of a yogurt cheesecake. Then I was inspired by the harmonious flavor combination of lemon and blueberry.<br />
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*FYI I used a combination of a few recipes I found online to come up with the final product!<br />
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I made the crust with cereal, banana, almond butter and maple syrup, instead of the traditional graham cracker crust.<br />
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A little tip to keep your fruit or chocolate chips from sinking to the bottom of your batter is to coat them in flour! I used coconut flour on my blueberries. <br />
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It turned out really, really well overall. I was so happy with the texture, it tasted and felt like the real thing, but wasn't heavy and overly sweet. The tang of the yogurt with the tart citrus paired with the sweet bursts of blueberry was a winning combo!<br />
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<b>For the Crust: </b><br />
*I used inspiration from Kylie @ Imma Eat That for the cereal crust <a href="http://immaeatthat.com/2013/12/20/greek-yogurt-mousse-graham-cracker-crust/">idea</a> <b> </b><br />
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<li>3 cups cereal (I used Nature's Path Maple Peacan)</li>
<li>1 banana, mashed </li>
<li>1/4 cup almond butter</li>
<li>1 Tbs maple syrup</li>
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Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Blitz the cereal in a food processor until a crumb-like consistency is reached. Then mix together the banana, syrup and almond butter until a sticky dough forms. Spread the dough on the bottom of a greased spring-form pan and bake at 350 for 7-10 minutes, until brown and fragrant.<br />
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<b>For the Cheesecake:</b><br />
*Inspiration for the cake came from A Baking Girl blog with her <a href="http://www.abakinggirl.com/2013/05/11/lemon-blueberry-greek-yogurt-cheesecake/">lemon blueberry cheesecake</a><b> </b><br />
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<li>16 ounces of nonfat greek yogurt (I used Fage)</li>
<li>1/2 cup sugar of choice </li>
<li>2 eggs</li>
<li>1 tsp vanilla</li>
<li>1 Tbs cornstarch</li>
<li>4 Tbs fresh squeezed lemon juice </li>
<li>zest of one lemon </li>
<li>pinch of salt </li>
<li>1 cup blueberries (I used frozen) <b> </b></li>
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Combine the eggs, sugar, yogurt and vanilla. When smooth, add the cornstarch, lemon juice, zest and salt. Mix again and then fold in the blueberries carefully. Pour the batter into the springform pan over the crust and bake at 350 for 35-45 minutes until just brown at the edges.<br />
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Let it cool completely before removing it from the pan.<br />
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<b>Enjoy! </b> Zoehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11434989482465259414noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6790974473318687721.post-74555122138985271102013-10-13T12:37:00.002-07:002013-10-13T12:37:49.208-07:00Warm and Cozy // Clean Pumpkin Bread <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Happy fall everyone! I have been MIA since summer time, but life got crazy really quickly. But, I wanted to start posting again because I've been cooking and baking away.<br />
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Since fall is my favorite season, I wanted to pay homage to the most quintessential autumn ingredient; pumpkin. This bread is SUPER easy to make, extremely delicious and it works perfectly for all my clean eaters!<br />
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<b>What You'll Need: </b><br />
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<li>1/3 c coconut oil, melted</li>
<li>1 cup pumpkin puree</li>
<li>1 egg + 1 tbs egg whites</li>
<li>1/4 c honey</li>
<li>1 tsp vanilla </li>
<li>1 1/4 c spelt flour</li>
<li>1 tsp baking soda </li>
<li>pumpkin pie spice </li>
<li>cane sugar and cinnamon (optional) </li>
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<b>What To Do: </b><b> </b><br />
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Preheat the oven to 325 degrees and grease a bread pan. Combine the first 5 ingredients (wet) in a bowl and mix well. Add the next 3 ingredients (dry) to the wet and mix well to combine until a dough is formed. Place dough into the pan and sprinkle cinnamon sugar mixture over the top (if using) and bake for 45-50 minutes. <br />
Makes 8 servings or slices.<br />
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<b>Nutrition Info: </b><br />
185 calories, 9.4g of fat, 23g carbs, 9.7g sugar, 3g protein<br />
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I absolutely love this bread and it makes the house smell so good after you bake. It is so simple that I hope you'll give it try! It is a just enough of a treat to curb anyone's sweet tooth :)<br />
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<i><b>Are you a fan of pumpkin? </b></i><br />
<i><b>What have you been baking lately? </b></i><br />
<br />Zoehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11434989482465259414noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6790974473318687721.post-18511448038585319562013-08-13T14:14:00.001-07:002013-08-13T14:14:10.414-07:00Life Lately // Summer Eats Hello! This post here is a little bot of this and little bit of that. Honestly, that's how my life has been for the past few weeks. I have discovered new things, tried out new recipes, ate some wonderful food and enjoyed the sunny weather and I wanted to share!<br />
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Food lately has been delicious, but nothing has really been routine or "normal". Here are a few examples.<br />
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BREAKFAST<br />
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[Egg white oatmeal with banana, raspberries, chia and honey]<br />
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[Glowing Green Smoothie]<br />
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LUNCH<br />
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[Salad with a variety of toppings - green beans, carrots, homemade bruscetta, chicken, cottage cheese]<br />
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[Asian inspired kale quinoa salad]<br />
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DINNER<br />
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[Spelt flour rosemary salt crust pizza topped with spinach, feta, eggplant and mushrooms]<br />
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[Carrots roasted with rosemary and garlic as a lovely side to any grilled meat]<br />
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[An amazingly delish bowl of noodles and pickled vegetables in light sauces as "take out" from the farmer's market!]<br />
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SNACKS<br />
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[Current bread fresh from a local bakery]<br />
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[Plain greek yogurt with banana nut muffin quest bar pieces and some frozen blueberries, cinnamon]<br />
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[Half of a giant cookie from local bakery and the juiciest white nectarine you've ever seen]<br />
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I hope you are enjoying your summer!<br />
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<br />Zoehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11434989482465259414noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6790974473318687721.post-43811074318788229332013-07-29T13:33:00.000-07:002013-07-29T13:33:02.255-07:00Not Your Average Treat // Black Bean Protein Brownies<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Let me start off by saying that this recipe you are about to read is EXTREMELY easy! (That's always a plus in my mind.) Secondly, these little treats pack a PUNCH! And thirdly, they are DELICIOUS!<br />
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Ok, enough with the capslock. On to the important stuff...<br />
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These brownies are unlike no others because I ate one as a post workout snack! It has enough protein to keep me satisfied and some carbs to refuel. <br />
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Like I said before; this recipe is a piece of <strike>cake</strike> brownie. (Yes, the pun was intended.)<br />
It consists of 8 ingredients, all of which need to be pulsed in a food processor and slapped in a pan. So naturally, this post will not be a very long one.<br />
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<b>What You'll Need:</b><br />
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<li>1 can of black beans</li>
<li>1/3 cup oats</li>
<li>2 tbls./scoops of your favorite chocolate protein powder</li>
<li>1/4 cup unsweetened cocao powder</li>
<li>1/2 egg beaters</li>
<li>1/4 cup melted coconut oil</li>
<li>1 tsp. vanilla</li>
<li>3 tbls. agave nectar (honey or stevia would work well here as well, just play around with the amount you prefer!) </li>
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Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and drain and rinse the black beans. Add to a food processor along with the oats, protein powder, cocao powder, egg beaters, coconut oil, vanilla and agave nectar. Pulse until smooth and completely combined. Remove the mixture and place in a baking dish of your choice. Bake for 20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let cool, cut and enjoy!<br />
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<b> </b> <i><b>Are you up for trying a dessert with beans in it? </b></i><br />
<i><b> If you try these please let me know! </b></i><br />
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<i><b> </b></i>Zoehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11434989482465259414noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6790974473318687721.post-57828174632203105002013-07-24T09:43:00.002-07:002013-07-24T09:44:35.285-07:00An Oxymoron // Healhty Fat Rascals<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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If you have ever been to England, or know anything about the country's culinary culture then you have probably heard of Betty's Tea Room in York. If not, then let me tell you that it is such an experience that eager customers will wait outside in a line out the door. Maybe they come seeking this little fella <a href="http://www.food.com/recipe/bettys-of-york-tea-room-fat-rascals-fruit-buns-scones-290996?mode=metric&scaleto=8.0&st=null">here.</a> A Fat Rascal.<br />
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In esscence, a fat rascal is a scone type good filled with dried fruit and the secret is that its made with little to no liquid, just some sort of cream to bind it together. So I thought, I can make that healthier, maybe with some added nutritional value while still keeping the taste. And oh yes, it worked.<br />
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<b>For My Recipe You'll Need: </b><br />
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<li><b> </b>6 tbls. coconut oil</li>
<li>1 cup rolled oats pulsed to a flour like consistency </li>
<li>5 tbls. dried fruit (I used blueberries and apples)</li>
<li>3 tbls. candied citrus peel</li>
<li>1 tsp. baking powder</li>
<li>2-3 tbls. cane sugar (depending on your preference)</li>
<li>1/2 non fat plain greek yogurt </li>
<li>1 egg for eggwash</li>
<li>for an extra protein punch add 2 egg whites to the mix as well</li>
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<b>To Prepare: </b><br />
Preheat the oven to 425 degrees and grease or line a baking sheet. Mix the oil into the oat flour, baking powder and sugar until it just comes together in a crumbling way. Next, add the dried fruit along with the candied peel. Lastly, add the yogurt and mix well to combine all ingredients. Section off the dough into rounds about 3 inches wide and 1 inch thick. Press the dough down slightly and place on the baking sheet. Cover with the egg wash and bake for 20 minutes or until golden brown and slightly risen. <br />
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Compared to the original recipe which contained 371 calories, 18g of fat and 48g of carbs, my little guys ended up coming in at 216 calories each with 13g of fat and 20g of carbs! Just to name a few comparisons.<br />
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I really enjoyed making this otherwise unhealthy treat into something that can be eaten guilt free!<br />
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<i><b>Have you ever tried a fat rascal? </b></i><br />
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This pie just happened. It wasn't planned. It wasn't thought out. It really seemed as if it had just appeared like a miracle baby.<br />
This is how it happened:<br />
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<span id="goog_1361782769"></span><span id="goog_1361782770"></span><br />Our cherry tree was dripping with small, red fruit just waiting to be picked. So, naturally, I was inspired.<br />
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I started to pick as many little fruits as I could. It was actually quite therapeutic ;) <br />
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I ended up with a pretty good amount! And there were still some little guys left on the tree.<br />
Then came the fun part....pitting the cherries.<br />
Once I got the hang of it it wasn't too bad. I just looked up "how to pit cherries" on google and really nice article on about.com came up! Very helpful.<br />
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This crust was heavenly. Oh wow was it amazing because of its secret ingredient :) And the best part is that its totally vegan! It was a bit hard to get into the dish but with a little love and kneeding it was fine. I really liked how it looked so homey with my finger marks.<br />
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The filling was so very easy to make and it turned out so well. <br />
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The finished product had a few over-carmalized pieces but it really added nice depth of flavor.<br />
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<b>What You'll Need For the Crust: </b><br />
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<li>2 cups rolled oats</li>
<li>1/4 cup shredded coconut </li>
<li>1/2 cup coconut oil </li>
<li>1 tsp. salt</li>
<li>1 tbls. sugar</li>
<li>1/3 cup water (may need more depending on your dough)</li>
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<b>To prepare: </b><b> </b><br />
Add oats and coconut to the food processor and pulse until blended into a flour-like consistency. Next add the sugar and salt and pulse again. Then add the coconut oil and pulse until the ingredients start to come together. Lastly, add the water until the dough really starts to form and take shape. Adding more if needed. Cover in plastic wrap and<b> </b>place in the fridge.<br />
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<b>What You'll Need For the Filling: </b><br />
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<li>4 cups of fresh pitted cherries (tart is best)</li>
<li>2/3 cup sugar </li>
<li>1/4 cup cornstarch</li>
<li>pinch of salt</li>
<li>1 cup water</li>
<li>1 tbls. lemon juice<b> </b></li>
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Add the cherries and water into a saucepan over medium heat. Then add the sugar and lemon juice and stir to combine. Add the salt and cornstarch and stir. Bring mixture to a boil and allow it to thicken.<br />
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Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Roll the dough out as best you can and lay it into a 9 inch pie plate. You're going to want to kneed it out once in the pan to smooth it over. Next, add the cherry mixture to the crust. <b></b>Place in the oven a let cook for 20 minutes with the edges covered over with foil. Then bake for another 15 minutes after removing the foil.<br />
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After baking the pie, the whole house smelled like fruity coconut. The crust tasted like a perfectly balanced cookie and no one in my family could tell that it was vegan.<br />
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<b> </b><i><b>Are you a pie person or a cake person? </b></i>Zoehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11434989482465259414noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6790974473318687721.post-31581621198450156042013-07-20T16:03:00.002-07:002013-07-20T16:03:42.823-07:00For the Love of Pickles // Homemade Baby Garlic Dills<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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CALLING ALL PICKLE LOVERS! </div>
If you are like me, you could go for a nice and juicy, crunchy dill spear at pretty much anytime of the day. (Yes, I said <i>anytime</i>)<br />
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I absolutely love any and all type of pickles. I discovered my immense love for the sweet and tangy morsels when I was a small child and I have since tried to master the art of making them myself.<br />
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I found these cute little guys at the store yesterday and in that moment I knew that I had to try my luck at another batch. Just look at them, how adorable! And perfect for pickling. <br />
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This was one of the simplest procedures. Just these ingredients and a canning jar and you're all set!<br />
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<b>What You'll Need:* </b><br />
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<li>1 pound of cucumbers (in the form that you prefer; sliced, whole, ect)</li>
<li>3 whole cloves of garlic</li>
<li>1 tsp. ground black pepper or 1/2 whole black pepper corns</li>
<li>1 tsp. whole mustard seed</li>
<li>1/2 tsp. pickling spice (optional) </li>
<li>1 bay leaf </li>
<li>1 tsp. dill weed (I used dried, but fresh would be even better!)</li>
<li>1/3-2/3 cups sweetener (I used honey, but brown sugar works as well)</li>
<li>6 tbls. white wine vinegar</li>
<li>6 tbls. white distilled vinegar</li>
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<b>The Process: </b><br />
Add the first 6 ingredients to a 2 quart jar.<br />
Mix the honey/sugar and vinegars in a separate bowl to combine.<br />
Add the liquid to the jar and shake well.<br />
Place in the fridge for at least 24 hours, but they will become better in time! <br />
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To say the least, the food that I had in restaurants was absolutely amazing. <br />
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We explored Venice, the east coast, the Amalfi Coast, Rome and the Cinque Terre. <br />
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<i><b>xoxo</b></i><br />
<i><b>Zoe</b></i>Zoehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11434989482465259414noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6790974473318687721.post-37161966803796089392013-06-04T16:49:00.001-07:002013-06-04T16:49:40.056-07:00Life Lately // From my iPhoneMy life in pictures from the last two weeks.<br />
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I found this quote and I instantly loved it. Now I'm just tryna' practice what they're preachin'. <br />
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I tried overnight oats in a nut butter jar (inspiration from <a href="http://www.katheats.com/">KathEats</a>)....and they were AMAZING. I am now obsessed. <br />
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The view as I flew to DC. <br />
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My first dinner at the hotel was room service! But this salad was pretty awesome for being hotel food. <br />
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Breakfast. I thought it was pretty perfect. <br />
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The roof top pool at the hotel was lovely. And the best part was that the fitness center overlooked it. I had a wonderful workout that day, obviously. <br />
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I'm currently drinking: water in a large mason jar with half and lemon squeezed and a mini cucumber. <br />
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Good morning everyone! Happy start of the week! I hope you enjoyed your long weekend and was able to spend time with friends and family. Now, it's back to the normal routine.<br />
This week is going to be a short one for me. Only two days of school for me this week (Tuesday and Wednesday) then Thursday I fly to DC for a graduation! <br />
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Now....on to the smoothie.<br />
I have been loving green smoothies in the morning time because they fill me up and I get a fully loaded, nutrient packed meal to begin my day. I have been experimenting with a lot of different recipes and flavor combinations, so today I wanted to share one that I think is quite good! You can make smoothies really basic or you can play with it and make it a little more sophisticated and exciting. Either way, I think that green smoothies in the morning is the way to go.<br />
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1 cup water<br />
4 pitted dates (you could use prunes if you prefer)<br />
1 small banana<br />
about 2 tbls ground flax seeds (add more or less as you like)<br />
1 large handful of spinach<br />
1 tbls almond butter<br />
ice cubes <br />
*this smoothie was a little thick in my opinion so be sure to add as much water as you want to thin it.<br />
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Mix everything in a blender and enjoy!<br />
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Happy eating,<br />
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Zoe Zoehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11434989482465259414noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6790974473318687721.post-85147015372530616352013-05-27T14:40:00.002-07:002013-05-27T14:57:20.688-07:00Today // Memorial Day Happy Memorial Day everyone! I hope that you've enjoyed your long weekend.<br />
I wanted to post today so that I could give thanks to all those who have fought to keep our country safe. I am forever grateful.<br />
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Today was such a lovely day with the beautiful weather and no real plans but to relax.<br />
Here's some pictures.<br />
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<b>My Breakfast </b><br />
<b>(recipe will be up tomorrow) </b><br />
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<b>Lunch </b><br />
I enjoyed this beautiful salad outside in the sun!<br />
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I mixed balsamic and white wine vinegar with a little olive oil for a light, refreshing dressing.<br />
The salad is romaine lettuce with beets, carrots and some quinoa salad left over from last night. <br />
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The flowers looked so great outside in the sunshine... <br />
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I heated up some ginger carrot soup from last night and ate it along with these delicious JJ Flats for a light dinner before heading to Barre class. These crackers are tasty and healthy. They totally fill me up. <br />
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<span style="color: orange;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">*This recipe was adapted from: http://blog.barre3.com/2013/02/17/28-to-great-recipe-gingered-carrot-soup/</span></span></div>
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Tonight's dinner was divine.<br />
Yes, <i>divine. </i><br />
I saw this soup recipe and I knew in that instant that I was in the mood for it. So I made it. And you should too. <br />
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<b>The recipe</b><br />
INGREDIENTS:<br />
2 tablespoons coconut oil<br />
2 medium leeks, white and light green parts only, thinly sliced<br />
2 tablespoons minced gingerroot<br />
4 tablespoons dry sherry or white wine<br />
3 lbs carrots, peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks<br />
4 cups vegetable broth<br />
1 teaspoon ground ginger<br />
Sea salt to taste<br />
1 can coconut milk <b> </b><br />
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PREPARATION:<br />
1. Heat oil in a large soup pot over medium heat. Add the leek and
gingerroot and cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables start
to brown—about 5 minutes. Add the sherry and carrots and stir to cook
for about 1 minute.<br />
2. Add the broth, ground ginger, and salt to taste and bring to a
boil. Reduce heat to a moderate simmer, cover, and cook until the
carrots are tender— about 30 minutes.<br />
3. Puree soup in batches and bring back to pot. Add coconut milk and stir.<br />
4. Return the soup to a clean pot and reheat briefly. Do not let soup
boil. Add additional coconut milk if desired. Garnish with cilantro and
serve.<br />
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<span style="color: red;"><b><span style="color: black;">How I Did It</span></b></span><br />
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Grating the ginger created an amazing aroma. <br />
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<span style="color: red;"><span style="color: black;">I am now <i>obsessed </i>with using coconut oil in my dishes. I don't know why I haven't started cooking with it earlier! Have you tried coconut oil in your regular dishes before? I am totally hooked. It's that good. </span></span><br />
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Okay, let me tell you...the ginger and leeks cooking in the coconut oil made the kitchen smell like a street market on an exotic Asian island. I wish that this picture did your senses the justice that these smells deserve.<br />
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I used a hand mixer to puree the veggies with the stock. Then I stirred in the coconut milk. </div>
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I served it hot and fresh and ate a veggie burger with some quinoa salad as well.
It was meatless Sunday, accidentally. Honestly, I ate like a queen tonight. </div>
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If you try this recipe out, let me know! </div>
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Happy eating!</div>
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<br />Zoehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11434989482465259414noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6790974473318687721.post-31261904199568796612013-05-26T12:47:00.000-07:002013-05-26T12:47:58.869-07:00Welcome!Hello! Welcome to my new home!<br />
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