Morning! Who’s ready for the weekend? I know I am, although I stayed up a wee bit too late last night watching the two hour season premiere of Grey’s Anatomy. Did you guys watch? Intense! But I’m not sure it needed to be so long….
I was craving cold cereal yesterday, so I had my usual mix of Kashi GoLean, banana, plum, pecans and almond milk.
I ate lunch early and mixed a few things together… I was craving protein.
- bok boy leaves dressed in olive oil, balsamic and sea salt
- 1 whole egg + 1 egg white
- 1 heirloom tomato
- hummus
- sea salt
I was a hungry beast all afternoon… that often happens when I stay up too late and don’t get a lot of sleep. Cheddar popchips and Greek yogurt w/ banana and cinnamon:
Right when the light was changing from afternoon to evening, I went for a quick 2 mile run in the park, followed by a little upper-body strength training and ab work. No time to go the gym, but I better start making it there more often to justify the monthly withdrawal in my bank account!
For dinner, I made White Bean and Parmesan Baked Orzo . Instead of the orzo, I substituted farro (a chewy grain similar to wheatberries and freekeh). I also used zucchini and bok choy instead of spinach.
Hubba, hubba! It was so comforting and hearty. And healthy! You can have cheesy goodness and do your body good at the same time 
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It was so good that I couldn’t stop digging into the leftovers, though…
Speaking of hubba hubba, I finally got a chance to utilize all of the gorgeous plums I’ve gotten from the CSA with this Rustic Plum Crostata with Lemon Thyme.
With the exception of meat, I will make anything Melissa Clark creates. Her recipes are always unique but simple enough to make, and sure to impress both your mother and a table full of guests. This tart/pie/crostata was no different. The crust was fabulous, the plums perfectly sweet-tart, the lemon thyme adding a wonderful complexity to what would ordinarily just be a very good dessert. And it made the house smell delicious!
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I received an interesting package the other day from Lollihop, a new California-based company interested in making healthy eating “easy and accessible.”
As a subscriber, you’ll receive a box each month with a variety of snacks meant to boost your energy and your health. Their website also has recipes, nutrition information, and a food blog!
My box was filled with all sorts of interesting snacks, some of which I’d heard of and some of which I hadn’t. I’m excited to try them all out!
Lollihop wants to let you try out a box, too! Want to win? Here’s how to enter!
1. Tweet @Lollihop and @Lilveggiepatch and mention this contest or like Lollihop on Facebook.
2. Leave a comment telling me what makes you go “Hubba, hubba!” Could be your favorite healthy snack, taking your dog for a walk, spending time with a friend. You know, just something that makes you glow.
You have until Sunday at 12 PM EST to enter. Good luck!
Didn’t win the contest? Use code Katie-lilveggiepatch to sign up for your very own membership! Referral code is effective starting 9/27.
What makes me go hubba hubba? Some of the pastry shop windows here in France – they are pure buttery perfection! I am inspired by the care and artistry put into every dessert and the perfect portion sizes.
Tweeted + fb!
Yum, you seem like a master chef! All of your dishes always look so great.
Lollipop seems like such a cool company! What makes me go “hubba hubba”? Definitely Ryan Gosling. Does that count?
hahaha amen to ada above..ryan gosling is total hubba hubba material.
i was gonna say my trip to the farmers market today for some fresh goodies followed by a roadtrip to an amusement park this weekend woo!
i also like lollihop on facebook! what a great concept
haha. what makes me go hubba hubba – the feeling i get after a really good workout
that white bean creation looks great! hmm, my hubba hubba-inducing list would include post yoga-highs, sandwiches, and good friends. not necessarily all at the same time, but that would be optimal
Liked lollihop!
What makes me go hubba hubba? Planning for study abroad next semester to Italy!
maybe i’m still in major project design mode or i’m just goofy, but i’m totally going hubba hubba for my architecture project i’m about to turn in, in a few hours!!! schweeee!!! [haha, no sleep in literally a week made me write this.]
a big ole slice of chocolate cake is definitely hubba hubba worthy~
Eating dark chcolate and drinking tea
Omg-that dinner bake looks awesome! And im addicted to egg on salad right now!! Spending time with k and running are my hubbas!
Watching old black/white movies while eating popcorn with a ridiculous amount of butter, followed by dark chocolate and Stash licorice tea.
Talking to my boyfriend when I really should be asleep gives me a natural high!
Taking ridiculously long walks in New York City just because…I love exploring this City.
your meals are deff hubba bubba worthy girl!
A guy intensely cooking in the kitchen is hubba hubba, no?! ; )
chocomole!! how can you go wrong with avocado, dates, and cocoa powder?
what makes me go hubba hubba?!
hmmm………… boating! my boyfriend when he sleeps! (ew that’s so creepy sounding!) beautiful skylines….. CHEESE. A BIG OL PIECE OF STEAK. (Ya i could def. see myself saying HUBBA HUBABA)… hmm what else what else….
cute boots, a swanky outfit. ja know. u get the idizzle.
HAPPY WEEKEND KATIE!!! THANKS FOR HOSTING THIS!
what makes me go hubba, hubba? sunflower butter & chocolate chips melted on a sandwich thin (: mmm.
Eating dark cocoa covered almonds with craisins and raisins along with cottage cheese makes me SCREAM hubba hubba. so good!
whenever i get excited over new fun things to try!
Spending time with my little one and going for a walk/run (enjoying fresh air away from the office!) are my hubbas!
hmmm I love banana walnut bread with dark chocolate.
just too good for words 
Laying on the floor with my son and snuggling at the end of the day.
my husband
i’m eating a massive hubba hubba worthy bowl of oatmeal right now to start the day, and also very excited about a trip to nyc tonight to see friends!
aww what a fun giveaway! lollihop sounds like a special treat ESPECIALLY because i LOVE surprises haha
hmmm jake gyllanhal makes me go hubba hubba OH and a good 5-oclock shadow
and i liked them on the faceboook!
Ryan Gosling.
Already Facebook-official
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The burst of energy & good mood that comes from a refreshing morning workout, and healthy delicious foods after
A delicious home-cooked meal with a bottle of red wine… and something chocolately for dessert, of course! Thanks for hosting such a great giveaway, LVP
smoothies!
Liked them on Facebook!!
What makes me go “hubba hubba” is when Michael randomly cooks me dinner. It’s just nice to not have to do anything! AND it’s usually healthy! Fod a guy that loves junk food, he sure can grill some mean veggies.
I tweeted the giveaway!
Peanut butter and banana on whole wheat toast makes me go hubba hubba!
Lately a good bowl of soup or oats in my pjs makes me go hubba hubba.
I sweaty yoga class. great company idea and giveaway
hmm “hubba hubba”. I would say that getting a cute house idea and turning it into a DIY! Or any new recipe that I try and turns out amazing!
I’m so jealous of those snack boxes popping up all over the blogosphere. I’m tempted to order one myself if I don’t win lol
This lovely cooler weather and the start of Autumn is making me go “hubba, hubba.” I love the fall!
A mocha with cinnamon makes me say, “Hubba, hubba.” Oh, yeah.
I like lollihop on fb.
A good workout makes me go hubba hubba.
Something that makes me so hubba hubba is that last bite of oatmeal every morning! I always plan ahead so the last bite is the very best
Hands down, it’s Stacy’s Pita chips – we’re in the middle of a love affair. Would love to try other treats too!
what makes me go hubba, hubba? A big fat chewy oatmeal chocolate chip cookie!! Drooling just to think about it
I wouldn’t say that it makes me go “hubba hubba” but a good run definitely makes me glow!