Morning!
Yesterday’s eats were almost back to normal- no big meals out, so that was good! We have nooo food in the fridge because we won’t be spending much time at home for 4 days, so I had to scrounge a bit to find healthy, filling meals.
After doing Level 2 of the 30 Day Shred (killer!), I threw together a bowl of fridge-finds: the last of my cottage cheese, a chopped apple, some pumpkin granola, and some apricot preserve. It was pretty tasty if I do say so myself, and a great post-workout dish.With a Chai Black Tea (Yogi-tea brand).
Why does my almond milk always curdle in my tea?! The bizarre mysteries of the universe that I cannot unfold….
I had nothing to bring to work for lunch because we are fresh out of all veggies and fruits. But, I got lucky!
I work in an adult education program, and the students were having a pre-Thanksgiving party in class. They all brought in the most amazing dishes from home. We have a lot of Mexican and Latin American students and they made the most delicious food!
As much as I would have loved to eat a bunch of rice and beans and tacos, I tried to make myself a healthy version of Mexican food. I plopped a lot of salad and guacamole onto my plate and a sprinkle of Oaxacan cheese. On the side, I had a few homemade blue corn chips (amazing!), some pureed black beans, and a little bit of potato salad.
It was soooo good! And I got my veggie-fix. 🙂
I also had a vegetarian flauta (a small rolled up tortilla, filled with potato -I think- and lightly fried) earlier in the morning. They were eating Mexican food at 9 am! I don’t know why that is always so surprising to me… I remember when I went to India thinking how weird it was that people at Indian food for breakfast. OBVIOUSLY, genius!
I was very snacky yesterday- wanted to much all day. My snacks included:
A bowl of popcorn at work (so easy to make in the microwave- pretty healthy!).
A smoothie when I got home (with frozen fruit, water, and almond milk- got my fruits in!):
I was so snacky, that even though I made this for dinner…
(Chicken sausage, spinach, garbanzos, and brown rice)
A PB and jelly on Exekial bread with a glass of almond milk.
Don’t worry, Loren ate up the good, healthy, real food!
Buzz was hamming it up during dinner, and wanted to be photographed, so I obliged.
And later, after a really hot bath, I was feeling faint/ exhausted, so I had some Tasti-Delight (from my freezer). Dulce de Leche with some chocolate chips. Miracle cure! I felt much better. 🙂
Now off to work. Today is all about getting out of work early, cleaning my apartment, and going to see my parents/ family for dinner. I might or might not exercise. My body (read: knees) kind of feels like it needs a day off! Maybe something light, like a long walk…
See you guys later!
have a great day love!!! 🙂
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Your lunch looks so tasty & your cat super adorable! You’re so lucky that you have a short week 🙂 Have a fabulous day!
white chai tea?! i need some of that! have a GREATday!
Hmm I think that almond milk curdles because it has a lower boiling point than regular milk, so it’s more likely to curdle in hot liquids. Your cat is SOOO cute!!! It’s totally making me want one!!
Aaaah, thank you! I have an answer to one of life’s biggest questions! (Really, this has bothered me forever!). I love cats and I highly recommend getting one. I got 2 litle guys from a shelter 3 years ago and they make me very happy!
i always have the curdle problem with hemp milk! so annoying… i think if you heat it a bit first that can help??
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I’ve found that if I heat the almond milk first, it doesn’t curdle in my coffee!
Love the apple/cottage cheese combo!!
Have a great turkey day!!
Courtney
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Your chicken sausage, spinach dinner sounds so good!!!!!
Ahhh authentic Mexican food makes me so happy! That looks deelish 🙂 Have a great short work day girl!
Oh that smoothie looks great!
Mmmm, chocolate chips on ice-cream – perfection!!!!
Ohhhh Buzz is so cute! I find that if I pour my almond milk in really slow it doesn’t curdle in my tea but after reading the other comment maybe it’s just science. Your Mexican feast looks delicious, especially that black bean puree. Good healthy choices.
a really hot bath followed by tasti d sounds like heaven. hope you had a wonderful t’giving!