Archives for July 9, 2009

rainy morning!

Umbrella  We finally got a little shower!  Lighting  We need more, though.  It’s SOOOO dry!  And yesterday it hit 102!  The summer grass fires have started and I get a little nervous during this time of year because across the street from me are some woods and a train track.  A few yrs ago there was a huge grass fire started RIGHT across the street from my house from some sparks from the train tracks.  It was scary.  I got home from work and there were fire trucks parked in my driveway.  I was freaking out because I thought my house was on fire!  Stuff is replaceable, I wasn’t that worried about my stuff – I was so worried about the cat and the dog.  They are priceless and so much more important than a house and stuff.  Luckily they caught it before it spread.  Thank goodness for the wonderful fire department we have!

Anyhoo, I’m doing some rain dances over here today if anyone cares to join in!  LOL

It’s kindof a lazy day around here.  I’m still hanging around in bed catching up on my blogging and watching some season DVDs of I Love Lucy.  I’ve been neglecting my blog so much lately. Sad

For breakfast I whipped up some cottage cheese in my magic bullet and topped it with some blueberries.  I also had one of the awesome blueberry muffins I made yesterday with some almond butter smeared on it!  Served up with some coffee!

IMG_0463

IMG_0464

IMG_0466

IMG_0469

I got this almond butter at Costco the other day.  This HUGE jar for $6.49!!  The small jars are $11-12 at whole foods- what a steal!!  And it’s delish, AND it doesn’t get all hard in the fridge!  It stays nice and creamy and stir-able.

IMG_0467

 

I think I’m all caught up on the blogging now.  Wow, I wasn’t sure that was possible, lol.

See you at lunch!

Mama Mia!

Well, I had a whole post yesterday, but being the genius that I am, I didn’t save it before I tried to publish it and my sucky internet froze up whilst I was trying to publish and I lost the whole post!  I’ll try to recap real quick- it won’t be as good as the post I lost, but I’ll give it a go.

I’ll just post pictures and give comments on the pics instead of commentating the whole day.

A quick trip to the grocery…

IMG_0442 IMG_0443

IMG_0444 IMG_0445

Did you know that Dr Kracker’s are made right here in Dallas?!  I had no idea!  I don’t usually buy them because they are really expensive, but when I found that out I had to get some.  The pumpkin seed cheddar doesn’t disappoint!  Very tasty!  And pretty filling for a kracker!  I’m going to have to arrange a visit of some sort since they’re right here next to me!

I gave the amazing grass another go (last time I tried it, it upset my tummy.  I got a sample pack again to try it again and it was all good this time so I went back to get a tub of it.)  The chocolate flavor is so good!  I mix it with vanilla almond milk and it tastes just like chocolate milk, not “green” at all.

Lunch…

IMG_0446

IMG_0447

This was my last Ez 4:9 tortilla. Crying

In my quesadilla was black beans, cheddar, onions, bell pepper.  Toppins included salsa, big dollop of greek yogurt, and jalapenos!  SOOOO good and I just LOVE how filling those Ez 4:9 tortillas are!

IMG_0448

This was supposed to be dessert, but it was NOT BUENO!  I only had about 3 bites and I chunked it.  This is the only SO Delicious product I’ve ever tried that I didn’t like.  Oh well, there was bound to be something, lol.

 

Consumed this on my way to workout with my trainer.  I haven’t worked out like that in weeks, my arms are so sore I can barely lift them!

IMG_0449

 

When I got home from the gym it was PIZZA TIME!  I think this was the best one to date!!

I used this recipe for the dough (it’s the only one I use now.  I’ve searched the world over for a great healthy pizza crust recipe and this is it!  So hearty, but light at the same time, and crispy too!)

Toppings included mozzarella, turkey pepperoni, caramelized onions, and bell peppers. YUM!

IMG_0450

IMG_0452

I also made a great salad!  With toasted almonds, dried cranberries, feta, and light raspberry vinaigrette!

My plate!

IMG_0455

IMG_0457

 

While the pizza dough was rising, I worked on some blueberry muffins.  I’ve been meaning to make these for days and I finally got around to it.  Here’s the recipe.  I get so many great recipes and ideas from this blog, it’s my favorite!  Mine weren’t as pretty as hers, but they are MIGHTY tasty! Mine turned out a little darker because I used organic sucanat instead of cane sugar, and sucanat is about the same color as brown sugar.  They still tasted fabulous though.  Next time I might try it with some regular old cane sugar.  I don’t usually keep it in the house though…

IMG_0459

IMG_0460

IMG_0461

IMG_0462