Did everybody’s weekend fly by the way mine did? Despite feeling cheated of my days off, Monday began well with this energizing breakfast smoothie. Believe it or not, it actually kept me full until lunch (well, I did have a tiny handful of trail mix). Ingredients 2 handfuls spinach ½ cup Greek yogurt ½ banana…
Spring is in the Air (+ WIAW #20)
Not only is it one of my favorite days, but it’s the first official day of spring! I’m sure all you northerners are rejoicing toward the heavens, but around these parts (said in a most exaggerated southern accent), the azaleas are in bloom, the birds are singing, and my car is coated with a thick…
Review: A Place At the Table
Yesterday I briefly mentioned that we saw the new documentary, A Place at the Table, over the weekend. Since the film evoked a strong emotional response from me, I feel it deserves a full review. If you’ve seen or read various food politics and food industry related films or books, then some of the statistics…
St. Patrick’s Day Weekend
This St. Patrick’s Day weekend went by far too quickly. Following a ridiculously slow day at work Friday, Mark and I took advantage of a $50 gift certificate that he won from a local radio station and had dinner at The Pelican Reef restaurant. To be completely honest, we weren’t impressed. The food wasn’t bad,…
Green Eats #3: Aaahh! Green Monsters
Remember these guys from Nickelodeon way back in the day? Well, I’m here to talk about a different kind of monster. The Green Monster. I don’t know who is responsible for first putting spinach (or any other leafy green) into the blender and calling it a smoothie, but to whomever you are, thank you. I…
Exercise Benefits + WIAW #19
I’m probably a horrible person for wishing my life way, but I’m so happy it’s finally Wednesday, the ever-so-wonderful hump day. More importantly, I’m so happy that I’m able to walk like a normal (by appearance, anyway) person today! After having a frustrating day at work yesterday, I let out some steam during my evening…
Green Eats #2: Spinach and Sweet Pea Manicotti
Making pasta can be a simple and sneaky way to add vegetables to your diet—and I’m not just talking about a hearty marinara. Stuffed pasta is often decadent with its various meaty and cheesy fillings, but this delightful green manicotti stuffing is the perfect balance between indulgent and nutritious. Though Giada’s version is topped with…
Green Eats: “Edamummus”
In honor of St. Patrick’s Day next Sunday, this week I’ll be sharing some green recipes. Today’s involved 2 of my favorite foods: edamame and hummus! Though traditional chickpea and tahini hummus will always be my favorite, I will eat my weight in almost any kind of legume dip: flavored hummus (roasted red pepper is…
Whole Wheat Blueberry-Banana Muffins
Sundays are generally relaxed around here, and they’re the perfect lazy day for baking delicious treats for the work week. Since I had several over-ripe bananas chilling out (pun intended) in my freezer and blueberries were on sale at the grocery, I decided to revisit one of the first ever made-from-scratch (no boxed mix) recipes…
WIAW #18: It’s Easy Eating Green
This month’s What I Ate Wednesday theme is Going Green! What is it about green vegetables that gives them such a bad reputation? Ask a group of children (even teenagers) if they enjoy eating Brussels sprouts, asparagus, collard greens, or peas, and the majority would tell you they despise them. I cringed at the sight…
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