Side-Note On Squash
November 10, 2009 at 9:46 pm | In Other | 7 CommentsTags: squash, sweet dumpling squash
I just wanted to add to my previous post that I tried a NEW method for roasting my Sweet Dumpling Squash tonight. Normally, I put the squash face-DOWN on the pan to roast, but tonight I tried putting it face-UP. This yielded MUCH better results and I would 100 percent recommend it.
So, here’s the new directions…
- Cut the squash in half
- Deseed/scoop out the insides
- Spray a pan with organic PAM
- Using your fingers, LIGHTLY coat the top of your squash with organic PAM
- Set the squash Face-UP on the pan
- Bake for 35 minutes at 400*
Top with any or all of the following:
- cinnamon (favorite!)
- ginger (favorite!)
- nutmeg
- agave nectar
- nut butter
The delicious results:
ENJOY! 
Heather
An Early Friday
November 10, 2009 at 7:43 pm | In Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch | 8 CommentsTags: almonds, cinnamon, ginger, Joseph's, Kashi, PB2, pita, raspberries, sweet dumpling squash
For some completely unknown reason, I have off from school on Thursday! It’s actually pretty nice, considering it feels like I have a “Friday” tomorrow AND on the actual Friday. I also plan on getting my grocery shopping done while I have off, so my weekend will be open to relax and unwind! 
Back to today…
I started my day with a bowl of Kashi Heart to Heart topped with an organic banana, PB2, and organic skim milk.
Definitely my favorite way to enjoy PB2!
My Chemistry test 1st period went well, and I found out during 3rd period that I got 128/110 on my Calculus test I took yesterday!!! Gotta love extra credit. 
I can’t think of a better way to start Second Quarter than with a score like that!
When I came home for lunch, I put together a simple meal of toasted Joseph’s whole wheat and flax pitas, raw almonds, organic raspberries, a vanilla activia light, and a glass of V8 fusion.
My afternoon was busy, but went as well as I could have hoped.
Dinner this evening was a PERFECT Sweet Dumpling Squash topped with cinnamon and ginger. Sweet Dumpling is without question my favorite squash for roasting!
Now I’m off to do some treadmill walking, then get to work on some Calculus homework!
Adios Amigos!
Heather
Guess Who’s Back?
November 9, 2009 at 7:38 pm | In Lunch, Snack | 12 CommentsTags: almond butter, Amazing Grass, greek yogurt, green smoothie, Green SuperFood, kale, MaraNatha, Oikos, Starbucks
THE GREEN SMOOTHIE!!!
Oh yes, folks, I went back to my roots for lunch today and made one of these delightful smoothies! It’s been quite some time since I’ve blended a green smoothie up, but absence makes the heart grow fonder.
In the blender:
- 2 cups organic spinach
- 1/2 cup organic kale
- 1 cup organic skim milk
- 1 organic banana
- 1 tbsp MaraNatha Almond Butter
- Amazing Grass Green Superfood
- 5 ice cubes
With an Oikos greek yogurt.
Delightful!
I was out of town this afternoon for a check-up on my wisdom tooth/jaw issue (which is STILL not resolved!) and treated myself to a wonderful Non-fat Gingerbread Latte from Starbucks afterwards.
LOVE Gingerbread as a way to switch things up! And Starbucks’ Holiday cups are always so pretty.
Now I’m back home and ready to get things moving with my evening. I have a Chemistry test tomorrow that is in need of studying for, and I’m planning on getting a good treadmill walk later on as well.
Hope everyone is off to a fabulous start on the week!
Heather
Cramming It All In
November 8, 2009 at 8:42 pm | In Breakfast, Lunch, Snack | 13 CommentsTags: avocado, banana soft serve, food processor, Joseph's, kale, Kashi, lavash bread, raspberries, Yoga Download
Hola Beautiful People!!!
It was such a gorgeous day today that I didn’t do much of anything as far as schoolwork, so I’ve got a lot to cram in yet tonight. So, let’s get right to it!
I started out my day with a bowl of Kashi Heart to Heart topped with organic skim milk and organic raspberries on the side.
I did a lovely 40 minute Shoulder Opener #1 from Yoga Download this morning that really allowed me to open up and energize for the rest of my day.
For lunch, I decided on a delicious wrap. On a Joseph’s whole wheat and flax lavash bread:
- organic spinach
- organic kale
- 1/2 organic avocado
- sliced tomato
Beautifully wrapped.
And thoroughly enjoyed.
With a glass of organic skim milk and a peach activia light.
I went for a wonderful walk this afternoon in the amazing weather. Again, I only had on a thin sweatshirt! LOVE this warm weather!
This afternoon, I decided to try out my NEW FOOD PROCESSOR! I decided it was time to invest in a good quality, 7-cup, Kitchen Aid Food Processor and was totally impressed by it. Here’s the lovely appliance in motion.
And the finished product – Banana Soft Serve – topped with Sunflower Seed Butter.
That’s all for now folks! Hope everyone had a truly magnificent weekend!
Heather
Flying By
November 7, 2009 at 7:26 pm | In Breakfast, Dinner, Snack | 16 CommentsTags: Babybel, cinnamon, kale, Nature's Path, sweet potato, Synergy
Don’t you wish weekends could last just a little bit longer??? Today was such a beautiful day, and I hate to see it end. It actually got up to 64*F today – extremely warm for this time of year – and I ended up taking two walks and reading a few chapters in my lounge chair under the sun! Days like today definitely make me wish Fall could last a whole lot longer.
I woke up this morning and decided to start out my day with a simple bowl of cereal. I had Nature’s Path Maple Crunch Sunrise topped with light soymilk and an organic banana on the side.
I busied myself this morning with some housework, FINISHING my Argumentative essay, and going out for Walk #1. I started out my walk in a light jacket and gloves, but I was sweating by the time I got to the end of my driveway! I turned around, and set out again without a single cold-weather clothing item. I’m betting this will be the last time I’ll get to do that this year, so I definitely savored my 2-mile stroll!
Mid-morning, I opened up a bottle of Multi-Green Kombucha Synergy.
This afternoon, I did a lot of tennis shoe research, trying to find one that will work out for me. The ones I ordered about a month ago were SO not made for my feet, so I’m still on the search to find the right shoe for my needs.
I grew stir-crazy staring outside from beside my laptop, so I ended my search in favor of another wonderful Autumn stroll. When I got back home, I couldn’t bear to go indoors, so I pulled out my lounge chair and sat in the sun for a while with a book.
Later in the afternoon, I headed inside to grab a snack of organic carrots, peas in a pod, brown rice crackers, Babybel light cheese, and a sparkling iced green tea.
I’ve been hooked on squash lately, but I decided it was time to go back to my old favorite – Sweet Potato – for dinner. I topped mine off with steamed organic spinach and kale and LOTS of cinnamon. With V8 fusion on the side.
Yoga is in the plans for the evening, as well as watching Imagine That. I heard it’s supposed to be cute, so I’ll let you guys know what I think tomorrow!
Heather
Fashion Diaries #7
November 7, 2009 at 1:27 pm | In Fashion Diaries | 7 CommentsTags: sweaters
A Plethora Of Sweaters
Being that I live in Wisconsin and the fact that it’s winter 9 months of the year, I have developed a certain love for sweaters. A few things you should know about my sweater love…
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I HATE wool! Even if there is just 5% wool in a sweater, I refuse to buy it. Trust me, any amount of wool can (and will) itch the heck out of me.
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I cannot stand “plain” sweaters. There has to be something unique about the style of each sweater I buy.
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I like sweaters to be very versatile. I don’t waste my money on sweaters that can only be worn with “those certain pants and that certain shirt with those exact shoes.” Where’s the fun in that???
This particular sweater fits my specifications to a tee!
The sweater itself is completely unique in its style – the contrast of lengths, the extended collar, and the flowing sides. The deep gray color is extremely versatile and could be worn with just about any undershirt. In this look, I added color and sparkle with a purple flowing top that has a jeweled neckline. The white corduroy pants make a statement all on their own with a sophisticated and stylish, yet young, vibe. The cable knit slip-on shoes allow the outfit to appear comfortable and perfect for a long day of school. A simple diamond necklace and a thin headband finish off this very classy outfit!
Sweaters are a winter necessity – Just be sure you find what works for YOU!
Featured Products:
Sweater – Express
Purple Flowing Top – Express
White Corduroy Pants – Silver Jeans
Diamond Necklace – Express
Shoes – Sketchers
Headband – Ulta
Heather
The Friday Frenzy
November 6, 2009 at 7:33 pm | In Uncategorized | 16 CommentsTags: coffee, Fage 2%, greek yogurt, Kashi, LaraBar, PB2
Another week has DRAGGGGGED by, and now we’re all in for the WEEKEND!!!
My weekend isn’t looking all too exciting, but after a decently hectic week, I am glad to have this 2-day break.
Before heading to bed last night, I decided it was about time to try out a Key Lime Pie Larabar!
This was the first time I tried this particular flavor, and I have to admit that I was a bit concerned that it would taste to “fake” or “sugary.” Oh, why do I ever underestimate Larabar??? This bar was delicious! I will say that I really didn’t get a key lime taste from this bar, but I definitely tasted the coconut and almonds. Even so, the lightly sweetened flavor and perfect Larabar texture made it one heck of a bar!
I had my Key Lime Pie Larabar with an organic pear and organic carrots.
Waking up this morning, I was in the mood for my classic cereal and milk breakfast. I had a bowl of Kashi Heart to Heart and topped it with light soymilk and PB2. On the side, I had an organic banana.
I was feeling the Friday exhaustion kicking in, so I made myself some coffee to keep me awake during Chemisty 1st period.
Can’t you tell I’m trying to cut back on my caffeine?
When I came home from lunch, I wanted something simple, so I put together a spread of Kashi Toasted Asiago Crackers, Fage 2% greek yogurt, an organic pear, and a glass of V8 fusion.
I have a few minor tasks I want to get done this evening, but I’ll be making time for a walk on the treadmill and a bit of quality time with the exercise ball. It’s supposed to be 60*F tomorrow, which is exceptionally warm for this time of year! I’m definitely going to take advantage of the weather with a nice walk outside and maybe pulling out my lounge chair and doing some homework outdoors! Gotta enjoy these nice days while they last!
Heather
Unusual Favorite
November 5, 2009 at 7:20 pm | In Dinner, Lunch, Review | 14 CommentsTags: Joseph's, kale, Kashi, pita, Rachel's, tofu
The weekend is finally in sight! After my crazy week, I am definitely in need of some down time this weekend. Yoga, renting a movie, reading magazines, going for a few walks outside… basically detoxing from the week. We still have ONE MORE DAY to make it through, but I think we can all handle a Friday!
I have a been a tofu fan for quite some time and usually sauté it in some spices and refrigerate it for a few hours before consuming. Well, I decided to take a chance yesterday for lunch and tried raw tofu! I bought organic extra firm tofu and simply opened up the package, sliced off 1/4 of the block, and put together a delicious lunch. In a whole wheat and flax Joseph’s pita:
- organic raw extra firm tofu
- organic spinach
- organic kale
- organic sliced roma tomatoes
With a side of a vanilla light activia and a glass of V8 fusion.
I’ve heard some pretty negative reviews of raw tofu, but I honestly LOVED it! Since it was extra firm, the texture was pretty thick and dense. I love the taste of soy, and this definitely had a pure soy flavor. Not surprisingly, I had the exact same lunch today!
The moral of the story? Don’t be afraid to go out of your comfort zone and try something new. Every person has his or her own unique tastes, and you never know what you might end up discovering as your own personal favorite!
After school this afternoon, I tried out another of Rachel’s yogurts – Pomegranate Blueberry.
While this one was VERY good, I’d have to rank it as my least favorite of the ones I’ve tried. The flavor wasn’t quite as intense and tasted more sugary and artificial. Still delicious, but not up the high standards of Rachel’s other flavors.
For dinner this evening, I had my favoritest of the Kashi Meals – Mayan Harvest Bake – with a glass of organic skim milk.
Well, I’m off to study some more fabulous Calculus. I swear that class will be the early, untimely death of me!
Heather
For Your Viewing Pleasure
November 4, 2009 at 7:56 pm | In Review | 9 CommentsTags: acorn squash, cinnamon, Doctor Kracker, ginger, Nature's Path
This evening, I will be featuring a couple of REVIEWS!!!
First up, we have Doctor Kracker Fire Roasted Culinary Crisps.
I was a bit worried that these crackers would be too hot and spicy for my tastes, but luckily the spice was pretty mild. That being said, these crackers have LOADS of flavor! They are thick, dense, crunchy, AND healthy. My first cracker almost turned me off from all of the flavor packed in, but they are definitely addicting. Although I don’t think I’ll be buying them again due the intense flavors, I would suggest giving them a try yourself!
Next up, we have Nature’s Path Organic Crunchy Maple Sunrise Cereal.
I was pretty excited to try out this cereal when it was sent to me. The flavor sounded perfect for comforting, early morning breakfasts. Tasting it, I am happy to report that this one is a winner! The taste is definitely sweet, but it tastes like true maple syrup and not just sugar. The texture of the cereal reminded me a bit of Captain Crunch Cereal, but the actual cereal pieces were much less dense than Captain Crunch. Also, the mix of different types of cereals in this Sunrise product was definitely a great addition! I would definitely recommend this one and would even suggest giving it a try mixed in greek yogurt!
Before I go, I just HAVE to let you guys see the wonderful Acorn Squash I roasted up tonight for dinner.
Seriously, this was the most PERFECT squash EVER!!! Not at all burnt, but just slightly browned at the edge; cooked all the way through; and topped with the simple cinnamon and ginger spices.
Don’t you just love it when something you make seems to turn out JUST right!?
Heather
More Than Satisfied
November 3, 2009 at 7:07 pm | In Lunch, Review, Snack | 15 CommentsTags: peanuts, Rachel's, string cheese, zucchini
Hello once again my favorite peeps!!!
Yesterday was such a hectic rush for me. The apartment business was so stressful, and it’s still not sorted out. Although I will admit the stress is completely self-inflicted as well as the situation not being sorted out yet, so I really can’t complain. Anyways, I did have end up having a great time walking around the campus and felt completely at home in the area around my building. That’s what’s truly important, so mission accomplished!
Luckily, I didn’t miss much of anything at school yesterday, so I wasn’t behind coming back to school today. I had a Chemistry test first thing in the morning that I know I did well on, so that was a great way to start out my day. First Quarter ends on Friday and my grades are pretty solid right now which makes everything a lot less stressful for me!
On a side note… the adorable outfit I pulled together today! SO comfortable and stylish!
I came home for a quick lunch and put together a healthy mix of goodies… an organic granny smith apple, a pile of raw peanuts, a glass of vanilla light soymilk, and a NEW yogurt – Rachel’s Calm Plum Honey Lavender.
My grocery store JUST started carrying Rachel’s yogurt and this is actually the third flavor I’ve tried. I can confidently say that they have all been DELICIOUS! The flavor is so unique and intense without any “sugary” taste. The yogurts are a bit high in calories (all are around 150 calories), but are delicious for a healthy treat. Definitely a thumbs up!!!
When I got home from school this afternoon, I grabbed a typical snack of mine while catching up on Gossip Girl. I had a light string cheese, brown rice crackers, sliced zucchini, peas in a pod, and a sparkling iced green tea.
Surprisingly, I don’t have a very busy evening ahead of me! Hopefully I’ll be able to fit in some relaxing with a magazine or book.
Heather
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