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		<title>The Snooze Game</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p id="top" />Even though I went to bed on the early side last night, I could not get up this morning.  I had a lot of reading to do for work so I had planned to get up around 5:30 and read on the bike at the gym, but when my alarm went off, my [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p id="top" />Even though I went to bed on the early side last night, I could <em>not</em> get up this morning.  I had a lot of reading to do for work so I had planned to get up around 5:30 and read on the bike at the gym, but when my alarm went off, my eyes felt like they were glued shut.  I snoozed until 6, and continued to delay getting out of bed until 7:40, at which point I really had to move in hyperspeed in order to get to work on time.  Needless to say, only the bangs were blow-dried, and I sported a ballerina-style topknot all day.  Pretty hot.</p>
<p>Breakfast (inhaled in under five minutes) was a bowl of <strong>pumpkinyogurtPB&amp;J oatmeal</strong>&#8230; there are oats under there, I promise.</p>
<p><a href="http://lilveggiepatch.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/IMG_1785.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-large wp-image-7869" title="Yogurt Oats" src="http://lilveggiepatch.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/IMG_1785-1024x768.jpg" alt="" width="512" height="384" /></a></p>
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<li>1/2 cup oats cooked in 1/2 cup water</li>
<li>0% Fage Greek yogurt</li>
<li>pumpkin</li>
<li><a href="http://lilveggiepatch.com/2010/03/04/nutty-for-maranatha/">Maranatha</a> no-stir creamy peanut butter</li>
<li>raspberry jam</li>
<li>cinnamon</li>
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<p>Luckily I&#8217;d gotten my lunch and snacks ready the night before:</p>
<p><a href="http://lilveggiepatch.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/IMG_1783.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-large wp-image-7868" title="Work Food" src="http://lilveggiepatch.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/IMG_1783-1024x768.jpg" alt="" width="512" height="384" /></a></p>
<ul>
<li>apple</li>
<li>orange</li>
<li>baby carrots (two days&#8217; worth)</li>
<li><strong>big salad</strong> <em>with spinach, small Gala apple, celery, grape tomatoes, tempeh bacon, dried cranberries, pumpkin seeds, tamari peanut dressing</em></li>
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<p>I had lunch with three lovely ladies (including a surprise visit from my friend Ilena!)&#8230; we spent our meal dishing over our favorite <strong>101 Cookbooks</strong> recipes and how great life will be when we can collect social security and reap the benefits of life among the elderly.</p>
<p>Danielle was nice enough to share some of her <strong>Ritter Sport milk chocolate w/ Cornflakes</strong>&#8230; it had a nice <em>snapcracklepop!</em> feel to it.</p>
<p><a href="http://lilveggiepatch.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/IMG_1786.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-large wp-image-7870" title="Ritter Sport Milk Chocolate with Cornflakes" src="http://lilveggiepatch.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/IMG_1786-1024x768.jpg" alt="" width="512" height="384" /></a></p>
<p>When I got home, I was greeted with a HUGE package from <a href="blueeyedheart.wordpress.com">Miss Blue Eyed Heart</a>: the prize from her blogiversary giveaway.</p>
<p><a href="http://lilveggiepatch.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/IMG_1791.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-large wp-image-7873" title="Prize" src="http://lilveggiepatch.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/IMG_1791-1024x768.jpg" alt="" width="512" height="384" /></a></p>
<p>I couldn&#8217;t believe all of the great things in the box: cozy socks, a journal, a candle, crossword puzzles, White Chocolate Wonderful peanut butter (!) nutrition bars, chocolate, pretzels, and more!  Thanks so much, Miss Blue.</p>
<p><a href="http://lilveggiepatch.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/IMG_1798.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-large wp-image-7875" title="Giveaway Goodies" src="http://lilveggiepatch.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/IMG_1798-1024x768.jpg" alt="" width="512" height="384" /></a></p>
<p>She sent a gorgeous pair of earrings that would have gone perfectly with my outfit today&#8230; I  haven&#8217;t quite acquired her ear photography skills, but I&#8217;m working on it <img src='http://lilveggiepatch.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_wink.gif' alt=';-)' class='wp-smiley' /> </p>
<p><a href="http://lilveggiepatch.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/Earring.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-large wp-image-7867" title="Earring" src="http://lilveggiepatch.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/Earring-366x1024.jpg" alt="" width="132" height="368" /></a></p>
<p>I was pretty hungry, so I dug into a bag of <strong>steamed broccoli</strong> while I played with Charley&#8230;</p>
<p><a href="http://lilveggiepatch.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/IMG_1790.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-7872" title="Broccoli" src="http://lilveggiepatch.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/IMG_1790-300x225.jpg" alt="" width="248" height="186" /></a><a href="http://lilveggiepatch.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/IMG_1788.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-7871" title="Charley" src="http://lilveggiepatch.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/IMG_1788-300x225.jpg" alt="" width="248" height="186" /></a></p>
<p>&#8230; and some<strong> crudités and cheese</strong>&#8230;</p>
<p><a href="http://lilveggiepatch.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/IMG_1800.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-large wp-image-7876" title="Crudités and Cheese" src="http://lilveggiepatch.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/IMG_1800-1024x768.jpg" alt="" width="512" height="384" /></a></p>
<p>&#8230; and <strong>raw carrots</strong> <em>with sea salt </em>when my mom got home.  I certainly can&#8217;t be criticized for not eating enough veggies!  (My tum is feeling that fiber, though&#8230;)</p>
<p><a href="http://lilveggiepatch.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/IMG_1801.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-large wp-image-7877" title="Carrots w/ sea salt" src="http://lilveggiepatch.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/IMG_1801-1024x768.jpg" alt="" width="512" height="384" /></a></p>
<p>My mom picked up a great dinner at Citarella: <strong>Crab cakes </strong>(these have been my favorite for <em>years</em>), <strong>pasta salad </strong>and <strong>green beans.</strong></p>
<p><strong><a href="http://lilveggiepatch.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/IMG_1804.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-large wp-image-7878" title="Crab Cake dinner" src="http://lilveggiepatch.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/IMG_1804-1024x768.jpg" alt="" width="512" height="384" /></a></strong></p>
<p>My dad picked up two equally delicious desserts at Silver Moon Bakery, which we split three ways: a<strong> pear tart </strong>and<strong> chocolate-hazelnut bombe</strong>.  <em>Mmm. </em></p>
<p><a href="http://lilveggiepatch.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/IMG_1806.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-large wp-image-7879" title="Silver Moon dessert" src="http://lilveggiepatch.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/IMG_1806-1024x768.jpg" alt="" width="512" height="384" /></a></p>
<p>Now I&#8217;m off to go do some work in the tub.  Warm water + candles makes it so much more bearable!  A bath will also be good for my knee; it&#8217;s better than yesterday, usually the worst after I&#8217;ve been sitting for a while.  I see some yoga in my future this weekend, which will be perfect because the weather is supposed to be quite shoddy.</p>
<p>Have a great night!</p>
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		<title>Six at 6</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 29 Jan 2010 03:08:17 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p id="top" />Thanks for all of your movie suggestions! Here&#8217;s what&#8217;s on the running list:</p>

Lars and the Real Girl
Up In The Air
The Soloist
Away We Go (I just saw this&#8230; loved it!)
The September Issue
In The Loop
Inglourious Basterds

<p>I watch a lot of movies, so keep those suggestions coming!</p>
<p>Whew, this day has been long! Still going strong, though [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p id="top" />Thanks for all of your movie suggestions! Here&#8217;s what&#8217;s on the running list:</p>
<ul>
<li><em><strong>Lars and the Real Girl</strong></em></li>
<li><em><strong>Up In The Air</strong></em></li>
<li><em><strong>The Soloist</strong></em></li>
<li><em><strong>Away We Go </strong>(I <a href="http://lilveggiepatch.com/2010/01/21/tempeh-you-say/">just</a> saw this&#8230; loved it!)</em></li>
<li><em><strong>The September Issue</strong></em></li>
<li><em><strong>In The Loop</strong></em></li>
<li><em><strong>Inglourious Basterds</strong></em></li>
</ul>
<p>I watch a lot of movies, so keep those suggestions coming!</p>
<p>Whew, this day has been <em>long!</em> Still going strong, though <img src='http://lilveggiepatch.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_smile.gif' alt=':-)' class='wp-smiley' /> </p>
<p>I knew I was going to have to work from home after leaving the office at the end of the day, so I woke up at 5:45 to get my <strong>6 mile training run</strong> in.  Somehow, even though I&#8217;d laid out all of my clothes the night before, I didn&#8217;t end up leaving the house until 6:15! This was partly because my heart rate monitor wasn&#8217;t working and I was waiting for it to kick in&#8230; I think this weekend I will cave and finally pick up a <a href="https://buy.garmin.com/shop/shop.do?pID=349">Garmin</a>.  Coincidentally, my former boss just e-mailed me to tell me he&#8217;s fallen in love with the Garmin he got for the holidays!</p>
<p>Before I headed out, I fueled up with a <strong>mini Clif bar</strong>.</p>
<p><a href="http://lilveggiepatch.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/IMG_0837.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-large wp-image-7204" title="Mini Clif Bar" src="http://lilveggiepatch.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/IMG_0837-1024x768.jpg" alt="" width="512" height="384" /></a></p>
<p>I haven&#8217;t wanted to run early in the morning because I was concerned about safety; it&#8217;s dark when I wake up and my route takes me through the park.  This morning I stayed in populated areas, wore my neon reflective running jacket, and strapped on my RoadID.  By the time I was halfway through my run the sun had risen and it was starting to snow!  There is something immensely satisfying and calming in being out and about while people are just waking up and starting their day.</p>
<p><strong>During the last few blocks I started getting pain in my right knee</strong> (what I think I can now safely refer to as &#8220;Runner&#8217;s Knee&#8221;&#8230; probably no <a href="http://lilveggiepatch.com/2009/10/15/the-knee-bones-connected-to-the-________/">meniscus damage</a>) so I had to take a few walking breaks.  I ended up running through most of the pain, though, so I wouldn&#8217;t be late to work!  It felt great to have 6 miles under my belt before the day even started, and not have to crank it out on the treadmill later on.</p>
<p>I didn&#8217;t have a whole lot of time to eat breakfast, but I managed to have a nice, filling bowl of oatmeal.</p>
<p><a href="http://lilveggiepatch.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/IMG_0838.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-large wp-image-7205" title="Oatmeal" src="http://lilveggiepatch.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/IMG_0838-1024x768.jpg" alt="" width="512" height="384" /></a></p>
<ul>
<li>1/2 cup oats cooked with 1/2 cup water</li>
<li>1 tsp chia seeds</li>
<li>Gala apple, microwaved with cinnamon for 90 seconds</li>
<li>1 tbsp almond butter</li>
<li>stevia</li>
</ul>
<p>The snow was really coming down while I walked to work.</p>
<p><a href="http://lilveggiepatch.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/IMG_0841.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-large wp-image-7206" title="Snow In New York" src="http://lilveggiepatch.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/IMG_0841-1024x768.jpg" alt="" width="512" height="384" /></a></p>
<p>Snacked on an <strong>orange</strong> at work&#8230;</p>
<p><a href="http://lilveggiepatch.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/IMG_0492.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-large wp-image-6966" title="Orange" src="http://lilveggiepatch.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/IMG_0492-1024x768.jpg" alt="" width="512" height="384" /></a></p>
<p>My mom met me for lunch at the <a href="http://www.onassisusa.org/olympic%20toweratrium.html">Atrium</a>, a Greek cafe in the Onassis Towers in Midtown.</p>
<p><a href="http://lilveggiepatch.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/IMG_0843.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-large wp-image-7208" title="MVP" src="http://lilveggiepatch.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/IMG_0843-768x1024.jpg" alt="" width="461" height="614" /></a></p>
<p>I was ravenous when we sat down, and ordered just what I was craving: <em><strong>spanikopita</strong></em> (spinach and phylo pie) with <strong>Greek salad</strong>.</p>
<p><a href="http://lilveggiepatch.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/IMG_0845.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-large wp-image-7209" title="Spanikopita" src="http://lilveggiepatch.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/IMG_0845-1024x768.jpg" alt="" width="512" height="384" /></a></p>
<p>No scrap was left behind!</p>
<p><a href="http://lilveggiepatch.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/IMG_0847.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-large wp-image-7210" title="LVP" src="http://lilveggiepatch.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/IMG_0847-1024x768.jpg" alt="" width="512" height="384" /></a></p>
<p>I was still hungry when I got back to the office&#8230; must have been that run!  I tore into the <strong>Forze bars</strong> I won from a contest <a href="http://rainforestgurl.blogspot.com/">Melissa</a> hosted&#8230;</p>
<p><a href="http://lilveggiepatch.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/IMG_0849.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-large wp-image-7212" title="Forze Bars" src="http://lilveggiepatch.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/IMG_0849-1024x768.jpg" alt="" width="512" height="384" /></a></p>
<p>My sweet tooth demanded<strong> Chocolate Decadence</strong>.</p>
<p><a href="http://lilveggiepatch.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/IMG_0848.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-large wp-image-7211" title="Chocolate Decadence Forze Bar" src="http://lilveggiepatch.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/IMG_0848-1024x768.jpg" alt="" width="512" height="384" /></a></p>
<p>I <em>really</em> liked this!  It tastes just like candy&#8230; must be a <a href="http://lilveggiepatch.com/2010/01/15/casual-friday/">new</a> <a href="http://lilveggiepatch.com/2010/01/14/five-in-five/">trend</a> in <a href="http://lilveggiepatch.com/2010/01/11/biting-the-bullet/">energy</a> bars!  The texture reminded me of a delicious European cookie, crunchy and sweet.  It had an almost Nutella-like taste&#8230; must be the roasted almonds used in the bar!  Can&#8217;t wait to try the other flavors.</p>
<p>I stayed at work a little late to maximize what I did <em>in the office</em> so I would have less to do <em>at home</em>.  An <strong>apple</strong> held me over until I got home, although honestly, I was still really hungry after that bar! I don&#8217;t know what&#8217;s going on with my appetite&#8230;</p>
<p><a href="http://lilveggiepatch.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/IMG_0356.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-large wp-image-6876" title="Apple" src="http://lilveggiepatch.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/IMG_0356-1024x768.jpg" alt="" width="512" height="384" /></a></p>
<p>I was excited to use my<strong> new toy</strong> to make dinner.</p>
<p><a href="http://lilveggiepatch.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/IMG_0851.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-large wp-image-7214" title="Spiralizer" src="http://lilveggiepatch.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/IMG_0851-1024x768.jpg" alt="" width="512" height="384" /></a></p>
<p>Finally got a <strong>spiralizer</strong>!  I&#8217;ve actually had this for a couple weeks, but haven&#8217;t had time to give it a test run.  I had a little trouble with it at first (which may or may not have resulted in a slew of profane mutterings), but finally my <strong>zucchini</strong> was given new life.</p>
<p><a href="http://lilveggiepatch.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/IMG_0855.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-large wp-image-7215" title="Zucchini Pasta" src="http://lilveggiepatch.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/IMG_0855-1024x768.jpg" alt="" width="512" height="384" /></a></p>
<p>I <em>should</em> have just made a really simple sauce for this, but since I&#8217;ll be out for dinner tomorrow I wanted to use up the leftovers in the fridge.  And when I say &#8220;leftovers,&#8221; I mean <em>all</em> of the leftovers.  Oh lordy.</p>
<p><a href="http://lilveggiepatch.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/IMG_0858.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-large wp-image-7216" title="Kitchen Sink" src="http://lilveggiepatch.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/IMG_0858-1024x768.jpg" alt="" width="512" height="384" /></a></p>
<p>Yep, that would be <strong>grape tomatoes, broccoli, teriyaki-glazed tofu, mushrooms </strong>and <strong>broccoli pesto</strong>.  And if that wasn&#8217;t enough?</p>
<p><a href="http://lilveggiepatch.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/IMG_0862.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-large wp-image-7217" title="Crab Soup" src="http://lilveggiepatch.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/IMG_0862-1024x768.jpg" alt="" width="512" height="384" /></a></p>
<p>I dipped it in <a href="http://lilveggiepatch.com/2010/01/25/good-enough-to-eat/">crab soup</a>!  This was a definite <a href="http://lilveggiepatch.com/2009/03/29/what-was-she-thinking/">&#8220;What was she thinking?!&#8221;</a> moment.  It&#8217;s never a good sign when you already <em>have</em> a fiber belly from nibbling on veggies before you even <em>begin</em> your dinner.  Oofdah.  But, after I gave myself some time to spend some horizontal time on the couch, I was ready to devour a <strong>homemade peanut butter cup</strong>.  It was so good that I almost made another one, but I was all out of the dark chocolate I like so I just had an <strong>orange</strong>.</p>
<p><a href="http://lilveggiepatch.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/IMG_0350.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-large wp-image-6872" title="Raw Vegan Peanut Butter Cup" src="http://lilveggiepatch.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/IMG_0350-1024x768.jpg" alt="" width="512" height="384" /></a></p>
<p>Back to work I go&#8230; it&#8217;s going to be a late night, and an early morning.  I&#8217;m very behind in the Reader&#8230; I guess I&#8217;ll just have to catch up with ya over the weekend.</p>
<p>Have a great night! <em>Bonne nuit</em> <img src='http://lilveggiepatch.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_smile.gif' alt=':-)' class='wp-smiley' /> </p>
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		<title>Better Than Steak?</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p id="top" />This morning, after lying in bed for 1o minutes trying to wish Monday away and go back to vacation-mode, I decided to start the new year on a good note. Why dread going to a job I love and am supremely lucky to have?  For one more hit of sleep and a guaranteed [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p id="top" /><strong>This morning, after lying in bed for 1o minutes trying to wish Monday away and go back to <a href="http://lilveggiepatch.com/2010/01/04/its-always-sunny-in-philadelphia/">vacation</a>-mode, I decided to start the new year on a good note.</strong> Why dread going to a job I love and am <em>supremely</em> lucky to have?  For one more hit of sleep and a guaranteed scramble to leave the house?  I think not!  Inspired and only a little groggy,  I pushed myself out of bed and fired up the stove.  It would be a great day, and great days start with breakfast.</p>
<p>Lately I&#8217;ve been admiring <a href="http://jesslikesithot.wordpress.com/">Jess</a> and <a href="http://www.thehealthyeverythingtarian.com/">Holly</a>&#8216;s breakfast pancakes, and couldn&#8217;t remember the last time I made one myself.</p>
<p><a href="http://lilveggiepatch.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/IMG_0321.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-large wp-image-6857" title="Oatmeal Pancake" src="http://lilveggiepatch.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/IMG_0321-1024x768.jpg" alt="" width="512" height="384" /></a></p>
<p>I used the KERF recipe for <a href="http://www.katheats.com/?page_id=289"><strong>Oatmeal Pancakes</strong></a>, adding both <em>mashed banana</em> and<em> pumpkin purée</em>.  If I&#8217;m making pancakes, I&#8217;m making <em>pancakes</em>.</p>
<p><a href="http://lilveggiepatch.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/IMG_0322.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-large wp-image-6858" title="Pumpkin Oatmeal Pancakes" src="http://lilveggiepatch.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/IMG_0322-1024x768.jpg" alt="" width="512" height="384" /></a></p>
<p>I usually like to dip pancakes and French toast in syrup rather than drenching them before eating; this way they don&#8217;t get too sweet or soggy, and I don&#8217;t end up putting away the whole bottle.  This was so good! Much better than I remembered it being: filling but without leaving me feeling bloated and just decadent enough.</p>
<p>Since it was the first day in a few weeks that everyone would be back in the office, I got to work a little early to get myself organized so I&#8217;d have time to get a little &#8220;zen.&#8221;  It worked.  Although there was a lot to do, I was cool as a cucumber!</p>
<p>Around 11, I whipped out a <strong>juicy grapefruit.</strong></p>
<p><a href="http://lilveggiepatch.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/IMG_0327.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-large wp-image-6859" title="Grapefruit" src="http://lilveggiepatch.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/IMG_0327-1024x768.jpg" alt="" width="512" height="384" /></a></p>
<p>By the time I was ready to go to lunch, it was almost 1:30 and I was <em>starving</em>.  I had some errands to run so I took my lunch out of the office; luckily I&#8217;d had time to prepare a decent meal last night.  I had a <strong>big salad</strong> with<em> mixed greens, one Fugi apple, grape tomatoes, dried cheries, walnuts and Annie&#8217;s Lite Gingerly Vinaigrette</em>.</p>
<p><a href="http://lilveggiepatch.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/IMG_0315.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-large wp-image-6854" title="Tofu Apple Salad" src="http://lilveggiepatch.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/IMG_0315-1024x768.jpg" alt="" width="512" height="384" /></a></p>
<p>I also had a <a href="http://lilveggiepatch.com/2009/10/13/my-name-is-katie-and-im-a-yog-a-holic-chobani-greek-yogurt-review/">Pineapple Chobani</a> (my favorite!).</p>
<p><a href="http://lilveggiepatch.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/IMG_0328.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-large wp-image-6860" title="Lunch" src="http://lilveggiepatch.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/IMG_0328-1024x768.jpg" alt="" width="512" height="384" /></a></p>
<p>Turns out my mom and I both got each other <a href="http://www.builtny.com/">Built</a> lunch bags for <a href="http://lilveggiepatch.com/2009/12/27/happy-christmas-to-all-and-to-all-a-good-night/">Christmas</a>!  She&#8217;d read on the blog that I wanted one; I thought it would be motivating for her to bring her own lunch to work.  I&#8217;m going to embarrass my mother here and say that<strong> sometimes all she eats for lunch is trail mix! </strong> I love trail mix as much as <a href="http://caretoeat.net">this girl</a>, but you can&#8217;t go from 8 &#8211; 7 without a meal.  Hopefully this post will shame MVP into packing food.  I need some help!</p>
<p>While grocery shopping yesterday, I lingered at the organic bread booth and finally picked up this <a href="http://www.the-baker.com/products/details/european-baker-style-organics/sunflower-european-style/22"><strong>European-style sunflower seed bread</strong></a>.   I&#8217;ve eaten this kind of bread many times before (mostly in Europe) and always enjoy them, but for some reason never buy them for myself.  It&#8217;s very dense, nutty, hearty, and moist. I love it!</p>
<p><a href="http://lilveggiepatch.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/IMG_0318.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-large wp-image-6855" title="The Baker sprouted bread" src="http://lilveggiepatch.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/IMG_0318-1024x768.jpg" alt="" width="512" height="384" /></a></p>
<p>I ate a slice with <strong>cashew cheese</strong> around 4; I probably should have halved the recipe when I made it, but it&#8217;s still going strong!</p>
<p><a href="http://lilveggiepatch.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/IMG_0319.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-large wp-image-6856" title="&quot;Cheese and Crackers&quot;" src="http://lilveggiepatch.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/IMG_0319-1024x768.jpg" alt="" width="512" height="384" /></a></p>
<p>Work was finished with promptly at 5, and I hurried home to catch <a href="http://myspace.com/theupwelling">Ari</a>.  He had some errands to run in the evening, but I wanted him to be able to have a nice dinner (instead of a slice of pizza on the go) before he left.  He&#8217;s leaving in a couple days and, with the risk of being corny, I really cherish every hour we have together.</p>
<p>Ari requested <a href="http://lilveggiepatch.com/2009/11/10/my-knight-in-blue-adidas/"><strong>Tomatoey Spiced Chickpeas</strong></a>, which has become one of his favorite recipes.  Not all of cooking is quite to his taste, but he says this one is as good as a steak dinner.  (Trust me, the boy likes <a href="http://lilveggiepatch.com/2009/08/07/roaaar/">his</a> <a href="http://lilveggiepatch.com/2010/01/03/tour-belly-goes-to-dos-toros/">meat</a>!)  I&#8217;m by no means trying to &#8220;turn him vegetarian&#8221;, but it&#8217;s nice when we can share and enjoy some of the same foods.   I served it with <strong>Trader Joe&#8217;s Harvest Grains Blend</strong> (<em>Israeli couscous, baby garbanzos, red quinoa</em>) which I <em>cooked in vegetable broth&#8230; </em>it really brought out the flavor. <em> </em></p>
<p><a href="http://lilveggiepatch.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/IMG_0336.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-large wp-image-6862" title="Trader Joe's Harvest Grains Blend" src="http://lilveggiepatch.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/IMG_0336-1024x768.jpg" alt="" width="307" height="230" /></a></p>
<p>We also had broccoli, which Ari discovered he likes after all.  <strong>What do you think: is this better than steak?</strong></p>
<p><a href="http://lilveggiepatch.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/IMG_0330.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-large wp-image-6861" title="Chickpea Dinner" src="http://lilveggiepatch.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/IMG_0330-1024x768.jpg" alt="" width="512" height="384" /></a></p>
<p>I spent the rest of the night making lunch for tomorrow and a treat for tomorrow.  Luckily, this treat left me with<em> melted peanut butter</em> and <em>chocolate</em>&#8230; <strong>can you guess what I made? </strong></p>
<p><a href="http://lilveggiepatch.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/IMG_0348.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-large wp-image-6864" title="Chocolate PB sauce" src="http://lilveggiepatch.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/IMG_0348-1024x768.jpg" alt="" width="512" height="384" /></a></p>
<p>I enjoyed my &#8220;sauce&#8221; with <strong>Naked Coconut and Chocolate Hazelnut Fudge <a href="http://lilveggiepatch.com/2009/12/30/coconut-bliss-ice-cream-review-and-giveaway/">Coconut Bliss</a> ice cream</strong>&#8230; so many good things in one bowl!</p>
<p><a href="http://lilveggiepatch.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/IMG_0349.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-large wp-image-6865" title="Coconut Bliss Ice Cream" src="http://lilveggiepatch.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/IMG_0349-1024x768.jpg" alt="" width="512" height="384" /></a></p>
<p>Off to go catch up on some <em>Friday Night Lights</em>&#8230; have a great night!</p>
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		<title>Hyperspeed</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p id="top" />How do you wake up in the morning? Alarm clock? Clock radio? Phone ringer? Or do you just naturally wake up at the time you need to?  I&#8217;m an alarm kind of girl, although I use the one on my phone.  I put it in a different place last night and although it [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p id="top" /><strong>How do you wake up in the morning?</strong> Alarm clock? Clock radio? Phone ringer? Or do you just naturally wake up at the time you need to?  I&#8217;m an alarm kind of girl, although I use the one on my phone.  I put it in a different place last night and although it supposedly went off, I woke up waaaaay too late this morning and jumped out of bed, threw on some clothes (which remarkably  matched), and got ready to go in hyperspeed.  I didn&#8217;t have time to make coffee, but I <em>did</em> throw some breakfast in my purse:<strong> granola + honey-flavored Oikos. </strong></p>
<p><a href="http://lilveggiepatch.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/IMG_0055.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-large wp-image-6755" title="Breakfast On The Go" src="http://lilveggiepatch.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/IMG_0055-1024x768.jpg" alt="" width="512" height="384" /></a></p>
<p>Luckily I was only a little late to work, and if it had to happen, the week between Christmas and New Year&#8217;s was the time to do it.  I worked through the morning, then, when I found out my lunch date was canceled, ordered lunch from <a href="http://www.freefoodsnyc.com/">Free Foods NYC</a>, Matthew Kenney&#8217;s eat-in/take-out deli/café in Midtown.  I ate there <a href="http://lilveggiepatch.com/2009/11/23/early-bird-special/">once before</a> and loved it; lucky for me, they deliver! The only downside is it&#8217;s a little pricey.</p>
<p><a href="http://lilveggiepatch.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/IMG_00561.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-large wp-image-6756" title="Free Foods NYC Build-Your-Own Salad" src="http://lilveggiepatch.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/IMG_00561-1024x768.jpg" alt="" width="512" height="384" /></a></p>
<p>When my meal arrived, the deliveryman called up from downstairs.  Easy peasy!</p>
<p><a href="http://lilveggiepatch.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/IMG_0057.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-large wp-image-6757" title="Free Foods NYC" src="http://lilveggiepatch.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/IMG_0057-1024x768.jpg" alt="" width="512" height="384" /></a></p>
<p>My <strong>salad</strong> had <em>arugula, barbecued tempeh, spiced mangoes, grilled vegetables, roasted beets w/ orange zest, goat gouda (!!!) </em>and <em>pear cider vinaigrette. </em>I asked for a whole grain roll and instead got a hunk of <em>baguette</em>, which was still good even if it wasn&#8217;t quite what I&#8217;d wanted.  I was happy to get to know some of my coworkers over lunch; we enjoyed a relaxed hour together in the conference room.</p>
<p><a href="http://lilveggiepatch.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/IMG_0058.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-large wp-image-6758" title="Build Your Own Salad" src="http://lilveggiepatch.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/IMG_0058-1024x768.jpg" alt="" width="512" height="384" /></a></p>
<p>In the middle of the afternoon, when my energy was lagging and my tum was starting to growl, I reached into my snack drawer and pulled out a <strong>Cashew Cookie Larabar</strong>.  I should make these.</p>
<p><a href="http://lilveggiepatch.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/IMG_0060.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-large wp-image-6759" title="Cashew Cookie Larabar" src="http://lilveggiepatch.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/IMG_0060-1024x768.jpg" alt="" width="512" height="384" /></a></p>
<p>After work, I met Greg at Starbucks.  He&#8217;s visiting for the holidays, and it was so nice to see him!  In the last three days, I&#8217;ve been able to meet up three friends I haven&#8217;t seen in a while.  I love my life, but sometimes I don&#8217;t get to see the people I love as much as I&#8217;d like.</p>
<p><a href="http://lilveggiepatch.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/IMG_0062.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-large wp-image-6761" title="Greg" src="http://lilveggiepatch.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/IMG_0062-1024x768.jpg" alt="" width="512" height="384" /></a></p>
<p>While we caught up, I sipped on a<strong> tall skim Vanilla Rooibos tea latte</strong>.</p>
<p><a href="http://lilveggiepatch.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/IMG_0061.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-large wp-image-6760" title="Vanilla Rooibos Tea Latte" src="http://lilveggiepatch.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/IMG_0061-768x1024.jpg" alt="" width="241" height="349" /></a></p>
<p>When I got home, I heated up the last of the <strong><a href="http://lilveggiepatch.com/2009/12/27/a-holiday-weekend/">Miso Soup with Salmon and Soba</a> </strong>and watched an episode of <em>Glee</em>.  I love that show! I love when an actor is on two separate shows that I watch, concurrently, like <a href="http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1724323/">Jayma Mays</a>, who is also on <em>Heroes</em>.</p>
<p><a href="http://lilveggiepatch.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/IMG_0064.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-large wp-image-6762" title="Miso Soup w/ Salmon &amp; Soba" src="http://lilveggiepatch.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/IMG_0064-1024x768.jpg" alt="" width="512" height="384" /></a></p>
<p>I had <strong>ice cream with cardamom chocolate sauce </strong>for dessert&#8230; I&#8217;m going to to keep the brand and flavors a secret until I review them! Stay tuned <img src='http://lilveggiepatch.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_smile.gif' alt=':-)' class='wp-smiley' /> </p>
<p><a href="http://lilveggiepatch.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/IMG_0065.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-large wp-image-6763" title="Ice Cream Dessert" src="http://lilveggiepatch.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/IMG_0065-1024x768.jpg" alt="" width="512" height="384" /></a></p>
<p>While we finished <em>Gone With The Wind </em>(it only took 3 viewings!) I had a small glass of <a href="http://www.lfewines.com/Wine/Reserva_Estate.htm"><strong>Luis Felipe Edwards&#8217; Sauvignon Blanc</strong></a>.  I liked this wine! I think it&#8217;s the first Sauvignon Blanc from 2009 I&#8217;ve had.</p>
<p><a href="http://lilveggiepatch.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/IMG_0068.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-large wp-image-6764" title="Luis Felipe Edwards Sauvignon Blanc" src="http://lilveggiepatch.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/IMG_0068-1024x768.jpg" alt="" width="512" height="384" /></a></p>
<p>Off to read in bed! Can&#8217;t wait to<strong> sleep in</strong> tomorrow, although I don&#8217;t want to waste the day.  I <em>really</em> appreciate my days off now.  <strong>How would you spend a vacation day?</strong></p>
<p>Bonne nuit <img src='http://lilveggiepatch.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_smile.gif' alt=':-)' class='wp-smiley' /> </p>
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		<title>A Holiday Weekend</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p id="top" />Evening and happy Sunday! I hope you&#8217;ve all had wonderful weekends, whether you celebrated the holidays or simply enjoyed the days.</p>
<p>My Saturday was quite festive, starting with a morning spent at the soup kitchen. I haven&#8217;t been able to go as much as I would have liked in the past few months, but [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p id="top" />Evening and happy Sunday! I hope you&#8217;ve all had wonderful weekends, whether you celebrated the holidays or simply enjoyed the days.</p>
<p>My Saturday was quite festive, starting with a morning spent at the soup kitchen. I haven&#8217;t been able to go as much as I would have liked in the past few months, but it was so nice to be back there again.  There were many &#8220;regulars&#8221; I&#8217;ve known for almost 10 years!</p>
<p>After volunteering, my parents and I went to <a href="http://www.peacefoodcafe.com/">Peacefood Café</a> for lunch.</p>
<p><a href="http://lilveggiepatch.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/IMG_0070.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-large wp-image-6713" title="Peacefood Cafe" src="http://lilveggiepatch.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/IMG_0070-1024x768.jpg" alt="" width="512" height="384" /></a></p>
<p>This was their first time at an all-vegan restaurant.  I really appreciate how supportive my family has been of my diet!</p>
<p><a href="http://lilveggiepatch.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/IMG_0082.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-large wp-image-6718" title="M + D" src="http://lilveggiepatch.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/IMG_0082-1024x768.jpg" alt="" width="512" height="384" /></a></p>
<p>We ordered an appetizer to split: <strong>vegetable tamale</strong> <em>with jalepeño and tomatoes.</em></p>
<p><a href="http://lilveggiepatch.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/IMG_0074.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-large wp-image-6715" title="Vegetable Tamale" src="http://lilveggiepatch.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/IMG_0074-1024x768.jpg" alt="" width="512" height="384" /></a></p>
<p>The last time I ate at Peacewood, I enjoyed <a href="http://manhattancupcake.blogspot.com">Caitlin</a>&#8216;s sandwich so much that I had to order it! My dad and I split the <strong>Roasted Japanese Pumpkin Sandwich</strong> <em>with <cite></cite>mashed and seasoned with a little sea salt, ground black pepper and extra virgin olive oil, topped with caramelized onions, ground walnuts, vegan goat cheese and seasonal greens. </em>It was even better than I remembered!</p>
<p><a href="http://lilveggiepatch.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/IMG_0073.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-large wp-image-6714" title="Japanese Pumpkin Sandwich" src="http://lilveggiepatch.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/IMG_0073-1024x768.jpg" alt="" width="512" height="384" /></a></p>
<p>We also shared the <strong>Pan-Seared French Horn Mushroom Panini</strong> <em>with sun-dried tomatoes, arugula, artichoke aioli, mint &amp; basil pesto. </em>It was good, but we both agreed the <strong>pumpkin</strong> was the best.</p>
<p><em><a href="http://lilveggiepatch.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/IMG_0080.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-large wp-image-6717" title="French Horn Mushroom Panini" src="http://lilveggiepatch.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/IMG_0080-1024x768.jpg" alt="" width="512" height="384" /></a></em></p>
<p>My mom ordered the special of the day: <strong>Kidney Bean Chili </strong>with <em>rice, mixed greens and homemade cornbread. </em>This wasn&#8217;t her favorite; I loved it, however, and was the lucky recipient of the leftovers.</p>
<p><a href="http://lilveggiepatch.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/IMG_0077.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-large wp-image-6716" title="Vegan Chili" src="http://lilveggiepatch.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/IMG_0077-1024x768.jpg" alt="" width="512" height="384" /></a></p>
<p>It was only my second time at <a href="http://www.peacefoodcafe.com/">Peacewood Café</a>, but it&#8217;s already become one of my favorite restaurants on the Upper West Side.  There are tasty, healthy options that carnivores, vegetarians, vegans, raw foodists and foodies alike can enjoy!</p>
<p>Last night when I got home I was quite the domestic goddess.  I set to work in the kitchen, making Gena&#8217;s <strong><a href="http://www.choosingraw.com/raw-holiday-cocktail-treats-sweet-cheese-and-crackers/">Cashew Cheese with Meyer Lemon and Dried Cherries</a>.</strong></p>
<p><em><a href="http://lilveggiepatch.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/IMG_0006.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-large wp-image-6708" title="Cashew Cheese" src="http://lilveggiepatch.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/IMG_0006-1024x768.jpg" alt="" width="512" height="384" /></a></em></p>
<p>I enjoyed it today with a <em>Gala apple, whole wheat and flax pita bread, and tabbouleh</em>.  Delicious!</p>
<p><a href="http://lilveggiepatch.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/IMG_0022.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-large wp-image-6711" title="Cashew Cheese Lunch Plate" src="http://lilveggiepatch.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/IMG_0022-1024x768.jpg" alt="" width="512" height="384" /></a></p>
<p>It was a cold and rainy day;  I wanted to have a cozy and comforting dinner and came up with this soup.</p>
<div id="TixyyLink"><strong>Miso Soup with Salmon and Soba</strong></div>
<div><strong><em>Serves 2-3</em><br />
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<div><em>I used salmon in this soup, but feel free to substitute any other protein source such as tofu, seitan, soft-boiled egg or whatever you choose. </em></div>
<ul>
<li>4 oz soba noodles</li>
<li>4 tablespoons white miso paste</li>
<li>2 cups roughly torn broccoli florets (about 1/2 large bunch)</li>
<li>1/2 inch fresh ginger, thinly sliced</li>
<li>3 scallions (green onions), thinly sliced</li>
<li>soy sauce</li>
<li>salmon or protein of choice, such as fresh tofu, soft-boiled egg, or seitan</li>
<li><em>optional: Sriracha sauce</em></li>
</ul>
<p>Cook noodles according to package directions.  I used a package of <strong>green tea soba</strong> that I received from <a href="http://www.asianfoodgrocer.com/">Asian Food Groce</a>r, a Foodbuzz affiliate.</p>
<p><a href="http://lilveggiepatch.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/IMG_0001.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-large wp-image-6706" title="Green Tea Soba" src="http://lilveggiepatch.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/IMG_0001-1024x768.jpg" alt="" width="512" height="384" /></a></p>
<p>Drain and rinse with cold water; set aside.   Bring 4 cups water to a boil.  Add ginger and miso, stirring until miso is dissolved.</p>
<p>Add broccoli and scallions (reserving some for garnish), cooking until broccoli is crisp-tender.  Remove from heat.</p>
<p>Stir in soba and divide into bowls.  Top with salmon (grilled, poached, etc. to your liking), drizzle with soy sauce and Sriracha (if using) and serve!</p>
<p><a href="http://lilveggiepatch.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/IMG_0004.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-large wp-image-6707" title="Miso Soup with Soba and Salmon" src="http://lilveggiepatch.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/IMG_0004-1024x768.jpg" alt="" width="512" height="384" /></a></p>
<p>After dinner, I spent the rest of the night on my hands and knees&#8230; scrubbing the floors!  Since starting my job, I&#8217;ve been slacking a bit in the cleaning department, so I made up for it by sweeping, polishing, dusting and wiping into the wee hours of the morning.  I felt a bit like <a href="http://www.katheats.com/chicken-fried/">Kath</a>!  It was actually pretty satisfying, and got my heart rate right up.</p>
<p><a href="http://lilveggiepatch.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/IMG_0008.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-large wp-image-6709" title="Let's Clean!" src="http://lilveggiepatch.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/IMG_0008-1024x768.jpg" alt="" width="512" height="384" /></a></p>
<p>Now Ari and I are relaxing in bed, watching <em><a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0031381/">Gone With The Wind</a> </em>and sipping <a href="http://www.vinography.com/archives/2007/02/nv_the_big_red_monster_red_tab.html">&#8220;The Big Red Monster&#8221;</a>, a blend of Syrah, Zinfandel and Petit Sirah.</p>
<p><a href="http://lilveggiepatch.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/IMG_0049.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-large wp-image-6712" title="The Big Red Monster wine" src="http://lilveggiepatch.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/IMG_0049-768x1024.jpg" alt="" width="461" height="614" /></a></p>
<p><strong>What was the best part of <em>your</em> weekend? Did you lay low or were you busy?<br />
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<p>Don&#8217;t forget to <a href="http://lilveggiepatch.com/2009/12/19/eff-ay-queue/">send me your questions!</a></p>
<p>Have a great night!</p>
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		<title>Back In Time</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p id="top" />As of 3 minutes ago, it&#8217;s officially Thanksgiving! I&#8217;m cozy at home in my bed, surrounded by my stuffed animals, Polaroids from high school,  and hundreds of books, among other things.  What was your childhood bedroom like?</p>
<p>Speaking of childhood, I got a fun e-mail from my friend Jenny at 8 this [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p id="top" />As of 3 minutes ago, it&#8217;s officially Thanksgiving! I&#8217;m cozy at home in my bed, surrounded by my stuffed animals, Polaroids from high school,  and hundreds of books, among other things.  <strong>What was your childhood bedroom like?</strong></p>
<p>Speaking of childhood, I got a fun e-mail from my friend Jenny at 8 this morning while I was sipping on my coffee.  Jenny is hands-down my oldest friend; our mothers grew up together, and although Jenny and I have been separate by half a country for our entire lives and only get to see each other <a href="http://lilveggiepatch.com/2009/07/05/fast-easy-fresca/">once</a> <a href="http://lilveggiepatch.com/2009/07/06/bloodsuckers/">a</a> <a href="http://lilveggiepatch.com/2009/07/10/bite-into-a-legend/">year</a>, we&#8217;ve always been close.  When my grandfather was still living, my parents and I visited him in Indianapolis every winter between Christmas and New Year&#8217;s; this photo is from the winter of 1988.  (That&#8217;s me on the right, with the bowl cut.)</p>
<p><a rel="attachment wp-att-6215" href="http://lilveggiepatch.com/2009/11/25/back-in-time/me-and-katie-1988/"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-6215" title="Jenny &amp; Katie 1988" src="http://lilveggiepatch.files.wordpress.com/2009/11/me-and-katie-1988.jpg" alt="" width="499" height="349" /></a></p>
<p>Here we are this past summer, in Lake Michigan.</p>
<p><a rel="attachment wp-att-6214" href="http://lilveggiepatch.com/2009/11/25/back-in-time/jenny-katie/"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-6214" title="Jenny &amp; Katie 2009" src="http://lilveggiepatch.files.wordpress.com/2009/11/jenny-katie.jpg" alt="" width="455" height="272" /></a></p>
<p>I miss her <em>so </em>much during the year.  We look forward to our week on the lake so much!</p>
<p>After my trip down memory lane, I made a quick breakfast: Ezekiel English muffin with almond butter and a banana, raspberry jam on one side and pumpkin butter on the other.</p>
<p><a rel="attachment wp-att-6201" href="http://lilveggiepatch.com/2009/11/25/back-in-time/img_2497/"><img class="alignnone size-large wp-image-6201" title="English Muffin Breakfast" src="http://lilveggiepatch.files.wordpress.com/2009/11/img_2497.jpg?w=1024" alt="" width="527" height="395" /></a></p>
<p>I went to the post office to mail something; it didn&#8217;t open until 10 (which seems a little later) but there was a machine that got the job done.  Then to physical therapy I went! It as a particularly good appointment. I learned some new exercises to stretch my hips; I can easily do them from the hotel room in Russia.  After PT I raced back home to eat lunch before I had to turn right back around and go to an interview.  I made a quick salad:</p>
<p><a rel="attachment wp-att-6203" href="http://lilveggiepatch.com/2009/11/25/back-in-time/img_2502/"><img class="alignnone size-large wp-image-6203" title="Lunch Salad" src="http://lilveggiepatch.files.wordpress.com/2009/11/img_2502.jpg?w=1024" alt="" width="528" height="396" /></a></p>
<p>In the mix:</p>
<ul>
<li>romaine</li>
<li>celery</li>
<li>tofu</li>
<li>leftover <a href="http://lilveggiepatch.com/2009/11/24/belly-full-o-pasta/">roasted veggies</a>M</li>
</ul>
<p>It was one of the rare occasions where I could not finish my meal.  Usually, once I&#8217;ve dished a certain amount of food out, I will eat every last scrap even if I&#8217;ve long since reached capacity.  (Last night&#8217;s <a href="http://lilveggiepatch.com/2009/11/24/belly-full-o-pasta/">pasta</a> plate was an example of this.)  However, today I started getting a stomachache about partway through, and just picked out what I wanted (roast vegetables, tofu, hummus), leaving a fair amount of spinach.</p>
<p><a rel="attachment wp-att-6204" href="http://lilveggiepatch.com/2009/11/25/back-in-time/img_2503/"><img class="alignnone size-large wp-image-6204" title="Leftover Salad" src="http://lilveggiepatch.files.wordpress.com/2009/11/img_2503.jpg?w=1024" alt="" width="525" height="394" /></a></p>
<p>I felt guilty about throwing the rest out (I won&#8217;t be back at the house for two weeks), but it was better than making myself sick.  As it was, my tum hurt for the next two hours.  My eyes are bigger than my head sometimes, and I think the most important thing <strong>I need to remember to do is <em>slow down</em> while I&#8217;m eating</strong>.  I&#8217;ve been so rushed these past few weeks that although I&#8217;ve been eating foods I love, I&#8217;ve barely tasted them as I&#8217;ve had to practically inhale them to get from appointment to appointment on time.  It&#8217;ll be nice to have  a little break <img src='http://lilveggiepatch.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_smile.gif' alt=':-)' class='wp-smiley' /> </p>
<p>There&#8217;s always room for sweets, though!  I had a couple of these <strong>strawberry gummy candies</strong> from the Japanese grocery store in our neighborhood.  Not bad!</p>
<p><a rel="attachment wp-att-6205" href="http://lilveggiepatch.com/2009/11/25/back-in-time/img_2504/"><img class="alignnone size-large wp-image-6205" title="Japanese Gummy Candy" src="http://lilveggiepatch.files.wordpress.com/2009/11/img_2504.jpg?w=1024" alt="" width="522" height="391" /></a></p>
<p>I was <em>starving </em>after my interview.  Luckily I had about four different snacks in my bag, so I ate one of the <strong>apple-flavored <a href="http://www.suncakes.com/Thrive.htm">Heart Thrive</a></strong> bars that I was sent to review.  I&#8217;ll do a formal review once I&#8217;ve sampled all of the products, but I liked this a lot!</p>
<p><a rel="attachment wp-att-6206" href="http://lilveggiepatch.com/2009/11/25/back-in-time/img_2505/"><img class="alignnone size-large wp-image-6206" title="Apple Heart Thrive" src="http://lilveggiepatch.files.wordpress.com/2009/11/img_2505.jpg?w=1024" alt="" width="523" height="390" /></a></p>
<p>When I got home I folded laundry and did some preparatory packing for my trip to Russia.  I am one of the worst packers ever.  I always take too much and forget crucial items, like spare contact lenses or pajama pants.  <strong>Do you have any fool-proof </strong>(or LVP proof!) <strong>packing tips?</strong></p>
<p><strong><a rel="attachment wp-att-6207" href="http://lilveggiepatch.com/2009/11/25/back-in-time/img_2509/"><img class="alignnone size-large wp-image-6207" title="Concord Grapes" src="http://lilveggiepatch.files.wordpress.com/2009/11/img_2509.jpg?w=1024" alt="" width="527" height="395" /></a></strong></p>
<p>I snacked on some <strong>Concord grapes</strong> that were about to go bad while I waited for my dad to help me pack some things up.  These grapes are <em>really</em> addicting.  There are seeds, which I thought I wouldn&#8217;t like, but are actually kind of fun to work through and take longer to eat.  Plus, these are the kind of grapes used to make grape juice, so they&#8217;re the perfect combination of <strong>sweet + tart</strong>.</p>
<p>While my dad was at a holiday party, my mom and I had dinner at watched <a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0091167/"><em>Hannah And Her Sisters</em></a>.  Not only is this a really good Woody Allen film, but it&#8217;s told between two years&#8217; worth of Thanksgivings!  I ordered a <strong>bento box</strong> for dinner, which came with a<strong> spicy tuna roll, tempura, sashimi &amp; shrimp shumai</strong>.  (It came with rice, salad &amp; miso soup as well, but I&#8217;m saving those for tomorrow.)</p>
<p><a rel="attachment wp-att-6208" href="http://lilveggiepatch.com/2009/11/25/back-in-time/img_2510/"><img class="alignnone size-large wp-image-6208" title="Bento Box" src="http://lilveggiepatch.files.wordpress.com/2009/11/img_2510.jpg?w=1024" alt="" width="523" height="391" /></a></p>
<p>I also had a glass of Black Box Wine&#8217;s Sauvignon Blanc.</p>
<p><a rel="attachment wp-att-6209" href="http://lilveggiepatch.com/2009/11/25/back-in-time/img_2511/"><img class="alignnone size-large wp-image-6209" title="Black Box Wine" src="http://lilveggiepatch.files.wordpress.com/2009/11/img_2511.jpg?w=768" alt="" width="287" height="383" /></a></p>
<p>My mom brought home dessert from <a href="http://www.billysbakerynyc.com/">Billy&#8217;s Bakery</a>, the same shop she ordered my <a href="http://lilveggiepatch.com/2009/10/04/its-the-great-pumpkin-charlie-brown/">birthday cupcakes</a> from.</p>
<p><a rel="attachment wp-att-6210" href="http://lilveggiepatch.com/2009/11/25/back-in-time/img_2513/"><img class="alignnone size-large wp-image-6210" title="Billy's Bakery" src="http://lilveggiepatch.files.wordpress.com/2009/11/img_2513.jpg?w=1024" alt="" width="510" height="383" /></a></p>
<p>She bought one <strong>pumpkin cupcake</strong> and one <strong>pumpkin bar;</strong> we split them three ways. De-lish.</p>
<p><a rel="attachment wp-att-6218" href="http://lilveggiepatch.com/2009/11/25/back-in-time/sta_2518/"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-6218" title="Pumpkin Goodies 1" src="http://lilveggiepatch.files.wordpress.com/2009/11/sta_2518.jpg?w=300" alt="" width="237" height="178" /></a> <a rel="attachment wp-att-6219" href="http://lilveggiepatch.com/2009/11/25/back-in-time/sta_2520/"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-6219" title="Pumpkin Goodies 2" src="http://lilveggiepatch.files.wordpress.com/2009/11/sta_2520.jpg?w=300" alt="" width="237" height="179" /></a></p>
<p>I&#8217;m off to bed.  There&#8217;s a lot on the agenda tomorrow!  Have a great night, a happy holiday, and safe travels wherever your day takes you.</p>
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		<title>Belly Full &#039;O Pasta</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 25 Nov 2009 02:33:15 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p id="top" />Evening! How was your day?  Mine was just fine, but I&#8217;m ready to crawl into bed and call it a night!</p>
<p>This morning when I woke up at 8:30, I panicked for a few minutes before remembering that my boss (at my internship) had canceled work for the day. I was up and ready [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p id="top" />Evening! How was your day?  Mine was just fine, but I&#8217;m ready to crawl into bed and call it a night!</p>
<p>This morning when I woke up at 8:30, I panicked for a few minutes before remembering that my boss (at my internship) had canceled work for the day. I was up and ready to go, though, which things to do and people to see!</p>
<p>I was excited to try these<strong> goji berries</strong> with my breakfast.  I&#8217;ve only ever tasted these chopped up and mixed into other things, but when I snatched them right up when I spotted this bag on sale for $2.19 at the food co-op <a href="http://lilveggiepatch.com/2009/11/22/dos-and-donts/">this weekend</a> (they&#8217;re usually almost triple that price).  <a href="http://altmedicine.about.com/od/completeazindex/a/goji.htm">Goji berries</a> are rich in antioxidants, and among their many benefits they are touted to improve eyesight (they&#8217;re rich in beta carotene), boost immunity, and spice up your sex life <img src='http://lilveggiepatch.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_wink.gif' alt=';-)' class='wp-smiley' /> </p>
<p><a rel="attachment wp-att-6180" href="http://lilveggiepatch.com/2009/11/24/belly-full-o-pasta/img_2472/"><img class="alignnone size-large wp-image-6180" title="Goji Berries" src="http://lilveggiepatch.files.wordpress.com/2009/11/img_2472.jpg?w=1024" alt="" width="486" height="362" /></a></p>
<p>I tossed them in with <strong>Greek yogurt, 1/2 toasted Trader Joe&#8217;s Berry Mango muffin, warmed frozen berries and flaxy peanut butter. </strong>The goji berries are firm but chewy; the texture really complemented the rest of the mess.</p>
<p><a rel="attachment wp-att-6181" href="http://lilveggiepatch.com/2009/11/24/belly-full-o-pasta/img_2474/"><img class="alignnone size-large wp-image-6181" title="Muffin-Berry Yogurt Mess" src="http://lilveggiepatch.files.wordpress.com/2009/11/img_2474.jpg?w=1024" alt="" width="487" height="365" /></a></p>
<p>This held me over for a <em>really</em> long time.  The rest of the morning was spent reading, researching, and waiting until I was digested enough to go for a run.  I warmed up with a 20 minute <a href="http://www.yogadownload.com/OurClasses/OurClassDisplay/tabid/183/prodid/142/default.aspx">hip opening flow</a>, then set out for an easy 2 mile run.</p>
<p><strong>Total distance: 2 miles</strong></p>
<p><strong>Total time: 20:09</strong></p>
<p>Most of my runs are going to have to be in the morning now that it&#8217;s getting dark earlier; I&#8217;ll have to crank out some long runs on the treadmill when I&#8217;m in Russia, however.  I&#8217;m a little nervous that I won&#8217;t be able (psychologically) to run 7 miles on a treadmill&#8230;. <strong>What are you tips for making it through a long treadmill session?</strong></p>
<p>Lunch was pretty basic (and very <span style="color:#003300;"><strong>green</strong></span>): the last of the<strong> <a href="http://lilveggiepatch.com/2009/11/22/dos-and-donts/">spinach and rice soup</a></strong> and a <strong>crunchy salad</strong> (spinach, broccoli slaw, celery, roasted almonds; sesame oil/rice vinegar/sesame seed dressing).</p>
<p><a rel="attachment wp-att-6182" href="http://lilveggiepatch.com/2009/11/24/belly-full-o-pasta/img_2479/"><img class="alignnone size-large wp-image-6182" title="Soup &amp; Salad" src="http://lilveggiepatch.files.wordpress.com/2009/11/img_2479.jpg?w=1024" alt="" width="484" height="363" /></a></p>
<p>My interview was at 3:30; when it was over I hopped right back onto the subway and headed home.  I had 1/3 of a <strong>Key Lime Pie Larabar</strong> on the ride back:</p>
<p><a rel="attachment wp-att-6183" href="http://lilveggiepatch.com/2009/11/24/belly-full-o-pasta/img_2480/"><img class="alignnone size-large wp-image-6183" title="Key Lime Pie Larabar" src="http://lilveggiepatch.files.wordpress.com/2009/11/img_2480.jpg?w=1024" alt="" width="482" height="361" /></a></p>
<p>I found myself in one of the rare instances when I didn&#8217;t have anything to read on the subway&#8230; it was completely disorienting.  I <em>always</em> have a book with me (sometimes two!); I would have brought one to prom if it had fit in my clutch!  <a href="http://theupwelling.com">Ari</a> calls me his <strong>word nerd</strong>.</p>
<p>When I got home, I went straight to the kitchen to unwind and get dinner started.  I&#8217;ve had my eye on <a href="http://www.marthastewart.com/portal/site/mslo/menuitem.76d5d3769e1fc1611e3bf410b5900aa0/?vgnextoid=c479cf380e1dd010VgnVCM1000005b09a00aRCRD">Martha Stewart</a>&#8216;s recipe for <strong>Roasted Cauliflower with Pasta and Lemon Zest</strong> (in the November 2009 issue) for quite some time&#8230; a little <em>too</em> much time, because the head of cauliflower I&#8217;d bought in anticipation a couple weeks ago had started to mold.  But have no fear! I just sliced off the offending areas. I&#8217;m frugal, what can I say?</p>
<p><a rel="attachment wp-att-6184" href="http://lilveggiepatch.com/2009/11/24/belly-full-o-pasta/img_2483/"><img class="alignnone size-large wp-image-6184" title="Cauliflower" src="http://lilveggiepatch.files.wordpress.com/2009/11/img_2483.jpg?w=1024" alt="" width="481" height="360" /></a></p>
<p>While slicing onion, I remembered what one of my cooking teachers always said: always cut out the middle greenish part of an onion.  I can&#8217;t quite remember why that is; I think it has something to do with it not being fully developed yet and causing stomachaches.</p>
<p><a rel="attachment wp-att-6185" href="http://lilveggiepatch.com/2009/11/24/belly-full-o-pasta/img_2486/"><img class="alignnone size-large wp-image-6185" title="Sliced Onion" src="http://lilveggiepatch.files.wordpress.com/2009/11/img_2486.jpg?w=1024" alt="" width="480" height="359" /></a></p>
<p>I was eager to try out this pasta&#8230; <strong>Nature&#8217;s Place </strong>is Hannaford grocery store&#8217;s natural, minimally processed brand.  Fresh (not dried) pasta always tastes so much better to me.</p>
<p><a rel="attachment wp-att-6186" href="http://lilveggiepatch.com/2009/11/24/belly-full-o-pasta/img_2487/"><img class="alignnone size-large wp-image-6186" title="Pasta Prep" src="http://lilveggiepatch.files.wordpress.com/2009/11/img_2487.jpg?w=1024" alt="" width="484" height="363" /></a></p>
<p>Plus, they look like little nests! Two &#8220;nests&#8221; make one serving.</p>
<p><a rel="attachment wp-att-6188" href="http://lilveggiepatch.com/2009/11/24/belly-full-o-pasta/img_2490/"><img class="alignnone size-large wp-image-6188" title="Whole Wheat Linguine Nests" src="http://lilveggiepatch.files.wordpress.com/2009/11/img_2490.jpg?w=768" alt="" width="363" height="483" /></a></p>
<p>When the veggies finished roasting (perfectly crispy!), it was all I could do to keep myself from eating them all right off the baking sheet.  I&#8217;d already made quite a dent in the cauliflower while I was chopping it&#8230; if I wasn&#8217;t careful, I wouldn&#8217;t have any ingredients left for dinner!</p>
<p><a rel="attachment wp-att-6187" href="http://lilveggiepatch.com/2009/11/24/belly-full-o-pasta/img_2488/"><img class="alignnone size-large wp-image-6187" title="Roasted Veggies" src="http://lilveggiepatch.files.wordpress.com/2009/11/img_2488.jpg?w=1024" alt="" width="508" height="381" /></a></p>
<p>I tossed the roasted cauliflower with the pasta and added <strong>lemon zest</strong>, <strong>fresh parsley</strong>, and a drizzle of <strong>olive oil</strong>.</p>
<p><a rel="attachment wp-att-6189" href="http://lilveggiepatch.com/2009/11/24/belly-full-o-pasta/img_2493/"><img class="alignnone size-large wp-image-6189" title="Roasted Cauliflower with Pasta" src="http://lilveggiepatch.files.wordpress.com/2009/11/img_2493.jpg?w=1024" alt="" width="507" height="380" /></a></p>
<p>When it comes to <strong>parsley</strong> and other fresh herbs, I&#8217;m of the &#8220;more is more&#8221; mindset.</p>
<p><a rel="attachment wp-att-6190" href="http://lilveggiepatch.com/2009/11/24/belly-full-o-pasta/img_2494/"><img class="alignnone size-large wp-image-6190" title="Roasted Cauliflower with Pasta 2" src="http://lilveggiepatch.files.wordpress.com/2009/11/img_2494.jpg?w=1024" alt="" width="509" height="380" /></a></p>
<p>Lest you think this was a dainty, &#8220;ladylike&#8221; portion&#8230;</p>
<p><a rel="attachment wp-att-6191" href="http://lilveggiepatch.com/2009/11/24/belly-full-o-pasta/img_2495/"><img class="alignnone size-large wp-image-6191" title="Big Plate of Pasta!" src="http://lilveggiepatch.files.wordpress.com/2009/11/img_2495.jpg?w=1024" alt="" width="508" height="380" /></a></p>
<p>I had enough fuel to run a marathon with this baby.  Come <a href="http://www.ingnycmarathon.org/">November 6</a>, you just might find me eating it!</p>
<p>There wasn&#8217;t too much room in my tum for dessert, but in the words of Tim Gunn, I made it work.  Dried figs and prunes stuffed with dark chocolate chips are <em>so good</em>&#8230; and they just keep me going back for more.  They kind of look like frogs, right?  I seem to have successfully eaten nuts in some form or other for every meal and snack today.</p>
<p><a rel="attachment wp-att-6192" href="http://lilveggiepatch.com/2009/11/24/belly-full-o-pasta/img_2496/"><img class="alignnone size-large wp-image-6192" title="Natural Candy" src="http://lilveggiepatch.files.wordpress.com/2009/11/img_2496.jpg?w=1024" alt="" width="513" height="384" /></a></p>
<p>I&#8217;m off to seal my day with a l<a href="http://www.yogadownload.com/OurClasses/OurClassDisplay/tabid/183/prodid/181/default.aspx">unar flow</a> practice and hope to be in bed by 10.  I&#8217;ll make it work.</p>
<p><em>Bonne nuit <img src='http://lilveggiepatch.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_smile.gif' alt=':-)' class='wp-smiley' /> </em></p>
<p>Edited to add: Kristina from <a href="http://stonyfield.com/">Stonyfield Farm</a> wants me to let you all know about a fun &#8220;Greek&#8221; opportunity!</p>
<p><span style="font-family:Book Antiqua;font-size:x-small;">“When consumers buy our quarts instead of single-serving cups, they pay less for their yogurt, but we know that a quart is not as convenient as single-serving cups for on the go consumption,” says our President and CE-Yo Gary HIrshberg. “The reusable yogurt cup gives our quart buyers the convenience of the Stonyfield 6 oz cups by providing a way to create easily transportable single servings for anywhere, anytime.”</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family:Book Antiqua;font-size:x-small;">Yogurt lovers just have to buy four Stonyfield yogurt quarts through December, and mail in the foil lids (describing this offer), and they’ll receive the reusable, eight-ounce yogurt cup made by Preserve®. Made from 100% recycled plastic, the cup is perfect for yogurt-lovers on the go, the ideal size for breakfast or a snack, with room to stir in fruit or granola. It’s dishwasher safe, BPA-free with a screw-on lid – and it’s made in the US.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family:Book Antiqua;font-size:x-small;">Consumers will also get  $4.50 worth of Stonyfield and Preserve coupons along with the cup.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family:Book Antiqua;font-size:x-small;">Our recycling partner since 2000, Preserve uses innovative methods to turn used materials (including used Stonyfield yogurt cups) into stylish, useful household products like toothbrushes, colanders, cutting boards and tableware. Preserve products are 100% recycled and recyclable too. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-family:Book Antiqua;font-size:x-small;">Consumers can mail clean foil lids, with name, address and phone number on an index card or 4” x 6” sheet of paper by February 28, 2010 to:</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family:Book Antiqua;font-size:x-small;">Stonyfield Farm</span><br />
<span style="font-family:Book Antiqua;font-size:x-small;">Reusable Cup Offer</span><br />
<span style="font-family:Book Antiqua;font-size:x-small;">PO Box 4840</span><br />
<span style="font-family:Book Antiqua;font-size:x-small;">Manchester, NH 03108-4840</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family:Book Antiqua;font-size:x-small;">Cups will be shipped starting in January, 2010 with delivery in 10 to 12 weeks. This offer is good only in the US, while cup supplies last, and is limited to one cup per household (to better spread the love around).</span></p>
<p>So save those lids!</p>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p id="top" />Good evening, Upper East Siders!  How are you? I&#8217;m taking a little work break to blog and catch up on my Gossip.</p>
<p>Last night, after we got back from the wedding, I hunkered down to do some reading and prepare for my interviews.  All of that brain stimulation must have shot my metabolism into [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p id="top" />Good evening, Upper East Siders!  How are you? I&#8217;m taking a little work break to blog and catch up on my <em>Gossip</em>.</p>
<p>Last night, after we got back from the wedding, I hunkered down to do some reading and prepare for my interviews.  All of that brain stimulation must have shot my metabolism into overdrive, because only a couples hours after dinner,  my tum was a-grumblin&#8217; something fierce! I thought I might just be thirsty, but that didn&#8217;t seem to be it.  Finally, I put down my book and headed into the kitchen to make a bowl of <strong>Kashi GoLean and Smart Start</strong>. Problem solved!</p>
<p><a rel="attachment wp-att-6030" href="http://lilveggiepatch.com/2009/11/16/quick-meals/img_2123/"><img class="alignnone size-large wp-image-6030" title="Late-night cereal" src="http://lilveggiepatch.files.wordpress.com/2009/11/img_2123.jpg?w=1024" alt="" width="430" height="322" /></a></p>
<p>This morning, I woke up bright and early to see Ari off.  As I mentioned, he&#8217;s going <a href="http://theupwelling.com/tour-dates/">Vigilante </a>through December, and had to leave at 7:30 this morning.  I tried to go back to sleep, but my mind was already up and ready to go.  I had to be at physical therapy at 10 anyway, so I just got up and made breakfast.</p>
<p>Taking <a href="http://jesslikesithot.wordpress.com/">Jess</a>&#8216;s advice, I heated up half of a <strong>Trader Joe&#8217;s Berry Mango Bran Muffin</strong>, crumbled it up, and tossed in on top of <strong>0% Fage </strong>with some <strong>warmed frozen berries</strong> and a scoop of <strong>flaxy PB</strong>.  I <em>really</em> like this <a href="http://lilveggiepatch.com/2009/11/13/sweet-coconut-nights/">peanut butter</a>, by the way.   It&#8217;s both crackly and crunchy and adds great texture!</p>
<p><a rel="attachment wp-att-6031" href="http://lilveggiepatch.com/2009/11/16/quick-meals/img_2134/"><img class="alignnone size-large wp-image-6031" title="Yogurt Mess" src="http://lilveggiepatch.files.wordpress.com/2009/11/img_2134.jpg?w=1024" alt="" width="434" height="325" /></a></p>
<p>Quite the mess!</p>
<p><a rel="attachment wp-att-6032" href="http://lilveggiepatch.com/2009/11/16/quick-meals/img_2135/"><img class="alignnone size-large wp-image-6032" title="Yogurt Mess 2" src="http://lilveggiepatch.files.wordpress.com/2009/11/img_2135.jpg?w=1024" alt="" width="429" height="320" /></a></p>
<p>My therapy session went well&#8230; <strong>I still have a <em>lot </em>of tightness in pretty much each muscle in my legs</strong>, so I have to keep working on that.  Repeat after me: yoga, rolling and stretching, okay!  When I got back, I briefly chatted with the guest who is staying with us, made myself an <strong>apple-cinnamon</strong> snack, and retreated to my room to be interviewed (via phone) with the HR department for the company I&#8217;m interviewing with.</p>
<p><a rel="attachment wp-att-6033" href="http://lilveggiepatch.com/2009/11/16/quick-meals/img_2137/"><img class="alignnone size-large wp-image-6033" title="Apple w/ Cinnamon" src="http://lilveggiepatch.files.wordpress.com/2009/11/img_2137.jpg?w=1024" alt="" width="422" height="316" /></a></p>
<p>It shaped up to be one of those days where I was constantly hungry, so I made something as soon as the clock showed that it was even remotely close to lunchtime.  <a href="http://insideiamdancing.wordpress.com/">Ellie</a> reminded me yesterday about the beauty of the <strong><a href="http://peasandthankyou.com/">crack wrap</a></strong>, so I made one with a <strong>whole wheat wrap, three-layer hummus, and a slice of Jarlsberg cheese.</strong></p>
<p><a rel="attachment wp-att-6034" href="http://lilveggiepatch.com/2009/11/16/quick-meals/img_2138/"><img class="alignnone size-large wp-image-6034" title="Crack Wrap" src="http://lilveggiepatch.files.wordpress.com/2009/11/img_2138.jpg?w=1024" alt="" width="417" height="311" /></a></p>
<p>I ate it with half a can of <strong>Progresso&#8217;s Fat Free Lentil soup</strong>.   This isn&#8217;t the tastiest of the canned variety, but I had a hankering for soup.  I&#8217;ll definitely be making my own in the near future!</p>
<p><a rel="attachment wp-att-6035" href="http://lilveggiepatch.com/2009/11/16/quick-meals/img_2144/"><img class="alignnone size-large wp-image-6035" title="Soup &amp; Sandwich" src="http://lilveggiepatch.files.wordpress.com/2009/11/img_2144.jpg?w=1024" alt="" width="417" height="312" /></a></p>
<p>Finished up the meal with a piece of <strong>salt water taffy</strong> for a sweet end.</p>
<p><a rel="attachment wp-att-6036" href="http://lilveggiepatch.com/2009/11/16/quick-meals/img_2149/"><img class="alignnone size-large wp-image-6036" title="Salt Water Taffy" src="http://lilveggiepatch.files.wordpress.com/2009/11/img_2149.jpg?w=1024" alt="" width="285" height="213" /></a></p>
<p>I&#8217;ve been searching in vain for the seasonal Celestial Seasonings teas (like Sugar Cookie and Gingerbread)&#8230; any New Yorkers know where I can track it down?  I settled on a cup of <strong>Sweet Coconut Thai Chai</strong>, which was a good substitute&#8230;</p>
<p><a rel="attachment wp-att-6037" href="http://lilveggiepatch.com/2009/11/16/quick-meals/img_2150/"><img class="alignnone size-large wp-image-6037" title="Thai Coconut Tea" src="http://lilveggiepatch.files.wordpress.com/2009/11/img_2150.jpg?w=1024" alt="" width="430" height="322" /></a></p>
<p>&#8230;but it knocked me right out!  Ari caught me snoozing at 5PM when he woke me up with a phone call.  Whoops! I snacked on some <strong>carrots</strong> to perk me back up&#8230;</p>
<p><a rel="attachment wp-att-6038" href="http://lilveggiepatch.com/2009/11/16/quick-meals/img_2151/"><img class="alignnone size-large wp-image-6038" title="Carrot Studies" src="http://lilveggiepatch.files.wordpress.com/2009/11/img_2151.jpg?w=1024" alt="" width="432" height="324" /></a></p>
<p>&#8230; then did <a href="http://www.yogadownload.com/">Yoga Download</a>&#8216;s <strong>Hip Opening Flow #2</strong>.  I have trouble practicing yoga for more than 20 minutes when I&#8217;m not in class&#8230; does anyone have tips for staying in the moment? Turning off my phone would probably be a good start!</p>
<p>I heated up some leftover <a href="http://lilveggiepatch.com/2009/11/13/sweet-coconut-nights/"><strong>Coconut Barley Pilaf</strong></a> <strong>and made a quick salad with kale, broccoli slaw, grape tomatoes, sesame oil and rice wine vinegar</strong>.</p>
<p><a rel="attachment wp-att-6039" href="http://lilveggiepatch.com/2009/11/16/quick-meals/img_2153/"><img class="alignnone size-large wp-image-6039" title="Dinner" src="http://lilveggiepatch.files.wordpress.com/2009/11/img_2153.jpg?w=1024" alt="" width="441" height="331" /></a></p>
<p>Honestly, as much as I love my <a href="http://lilveggiepatch.com/2009/10/24/pumpkin-salad-dressing/">fancy</a> <a href="http://lilveggiepatch.com/2009/11/15/a-wedding-in-connecticut/">salad</a> <a href="http://lilveggiepatch.com/2009/11/02/gym-class-heroes/">dressings</a>, I could probably make a sesame vinaigrette every night and be happy.  It&#8217;s simple, but so delicious.  I don&#8217;t even use measurements or mix anything together&#8230; the vinegar and oil just get drizzled on.</p>
<p>I made another quick dessert, starting with a<strong> tri-flavored chocolate sauce</strong> using Pure Dark cardamom chocolate, semisweet and bittersweet chocolate chips.</p>
<p><a rel="attachment wp-att-6040" href="http://lilveggiepatch.com/2009/11/16/quick-meals/img_2158/"><img class="alignnone size-large wp-image-6040" title="Dark Chocolate Sauce" src="http://lilveggiepatch.files.wordpress.com/2009/11/img_2158.jpg?w=1024" alt="" width="422" height="316" /></a></p>
<p>I added a few drops of water, microwaved the bowl for 35 seconds, then mixed in some <strong>Brown Sugar ice cream</strong>.</p>
<p><a rel="attachment wp-att-6041" href="http://lilveggiepatch.com/2009/11/16/quick-meals/img_2159/"><img class="alignnone size-large wp-image-6041" title="Brown Sugar Ice Cream w/ Chocolate Sauce" src="http://lilveggiepatch.files.wordpress.com/2009/11/img_2159.jpg?w=1024" alt="" width="420" height="313" /></a></p>
<p>And thus concludes another day&#8217;s passing without having spent a single extra dollar on food.  I&#8217;m going to have to buy some fresh produce soon, as we&#8217;re running low on fruit and vegetables, but otherwise the kitchen is pretty stocked.  It&#8217;s a satisfying feeling.</p>
<p>Back to work&#8230; it&#8217;s going to be a late night.  <em>Bonne nuit <img src='http://lilveggiepatch.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_smile.gif' alt=':-)' class='wp-smiley' /> </em></p>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 13 Nov 2009 15:22:30 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p id="top" />So sorry to have disappeared last night! I was so enraptured with Betty White in The Proposal that before I knew it, it was time for bed.   I don&#8217;t usually like doing massive, two-day catch-up posts, but if I don&#8217;t, I&#8217;ll be living in the past for a while and we can&#8217;t have [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p id="top" />So sorry to have disappeared last night! I was so enraptured with Betty White in <a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1041829/"><em>The Proposal</em></a> that before I knew it, it was time for bed.   I don&#8217;t usually like doing massive, two-day catch-up posts, but if I don&#8217;t, I&#8217;ll be living in the past for a while and we can&#8217;t have that.</p>
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<p>My new peanut butter was calling my name from the pantry.</p>
<p><img class="alignnone size-large wp-image-5947" title="Peanut Butter w/ Flax" src="http://lilveggiepatch.files.wordpress.com/2009/11/img_1958.jpg?w=1024" alt="Peanut Butter w/ Flax" width="380" height="285" /></p>
<p>How could I incorporate it into my breakfast?</p>
<p><img class="alignnone size-large wp-image-5948" title="PB w/ Flax" src="http://lilveggiepatch.files.wordpress.com/2009/11/img_1959.jpg?w=1024" alt="PB w/ Flax" width="380" height="284" /></p>
<p>I decided to make eggs-in-a-basket (or &#8220;toad-in-the-hole&#8221;, as my grandmother calls it) which I&#8217;ve seen all over the blogs recently.  I used Ezekiel Cinnamon Raisin bread and cut a hole in the middle with my water bottle.  The &#8220;hole&#8221; was the perfect size to to test the peanut butter out on.</p>
<p><img class="alignnone size-large wp-image-5949" title="PB w/ Flax on bread" src="http://lilveggiepatch.files.wordpress.com/2009/11/img_1960.jpg?w=1024" alt="PB w/ Flax on bread" width="337" height="252" /></p>
<p>I melted a slice of Jarlsberg cheese on another piece of bread, and put a little pumpkin butter on top of the flax hole.</p>
<p><img class="alignnone size-large wp-image-5950" title="Toad In The Hole" src="http://lilveggiepatch.files.wordpress.com/2009/11/img_1964.jpg?w=1024" alt="Toad In The Hole" width="526" height="394" /></p>
<p>I love getting as many tastes as possible out of a meal!</p>
<p>After waiting a couple hours to digest, I laced up my sneakers, stretched, loaded my ipod with a new <a href="http://americangourmande.wordpress.com/">playlist</a> (thanks to <a href="http://americangourmande.wordpress.com/">Maya</a> for turning me on to this site) and hit the pavement.  This was my third run in a month, and I wanted to make it count.  I ran slowly but easily, and before I knew it I was bake at home with <strong>4.5 miles</strong> under my belt.  I wasn&#8217;t even out of breath!  To be honest, I was worried I would have lost my stamina and wouldn&#8217;t even be able to make it half that far.  This is a good sign <img src='http://lilveggiepatch.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_smile.gif' alt=':-)' class='wp-smiley' /> </p>
<p>I went into the city to meet my mom at Macy&#8217;s to go coat shopping.  It was exhausting.  Although I&#8217;d brought<strong> </strong><a href="http://lilveggiepatch.com/2009/11/11/lenny-the-cuisinart-makes-his-kitchen-debut/"><strong>kale chips</strong> </a>and an <strong>apple</strong>, we didn&#8217;t end up eating until 3:30.</p>
<p><img class="alignnone size-large wp-image-5951" title="Kale Chips" src="http://lilveggiepatch.files.wordpress.com/2009/11/img_1966.jpg?w=1024" alt="Kale Chips" width="385" height="287" /></p>
<p><img class="alignnone size-large wp-image-5952" title="Apple" src="http://lilveggiepatch.files.wordpress.com/2009/11/img_1968.jpg?w=1024" alt="Apple" width="385" height="288" /></p>
<p>If there&#8217;s one thing I know about my mother&#8217;s side of the family, it&#8217;s that we get c-r-a-n-k-y when we get hungry.  <strong>Au Bon Pain</strong> was the only option for us at Macy&#8217;s (the rest of the fast food joints didn&#8217;t have any vegetarian options), and I quickly made a <strong>salad with spinach, artichoke hearts, green beans, roasted red peppers, tuna </strong>and<strong> Thai peanut dressing</strong>.</p>
<p><img class="alignnone size-large wp-image-5953" title="Au Bon Pain salad" src="http://lilveggiepatch.files.wordpress.com/2009/11/img_1970.jpg?w=1024" alt="Au Bon Pain salad" width="426" height="319" /></p>
<p>The only memorable aspect of this salad was how quickly I ate it.  My mom got us a bag of <strong>mini chocolate chip cookies</strong>, and I had one somewhere in the lingerie department while searching for Hollywood Tape.</p>
<p><img class="alignnone size-large wp-image-5954" title="Au Bon Pain cookies" src="http://lilveggiepatch.files.wordpress.com/2009/11/img_1974.jpg?w=1024" alt="Au Bon Pain cookies" width="373" height="279" /></p>
<p>Three stores and one successful purchase later, we fond ourselves sitting at the old wood bar in <a href="http://www.difioremarquetcafe.com/">DiFiore Marquet</a>.  This was only my <a href="http://lilveggiepatch.blogspot.com/2008/12/mama-day.html">second</a> time coming here, but it&#8217;s one of my favorite spots in the city.  It&#8217;s charming and quirky, quiet, inexpensive, and the staff is so knowledgeable about their wine list.</p>
<p><img class="alignnone size-large wp-image-5955" title="DiFiore Marquet wine list" src="http://lilveggiepatch.files.wordpress.com/2009/11/img_1976.jpg?w=1024" alt="DiFiore Marquet wine list" width="400" height="300" /></p>
<p>Last time we went, I tried my first glass of Vouvray.  This time, I went for the Alsatian <strong>Pinot Gris</strong> (I get this whenever I see it on a menu), and my mom got the <strong>Torrontes</strong>, which is a fruity white similar to a Pinot Grigio.</p>
<p>The Pinot Gris is on the left, the Torrontes on the right.</p>
<p><img class="alignnone size-large wp-image-5956" title="DiFiore Marquet wine" src="http://lilveggiepatch.files.wordpress.com/2009/11/img_1977.jpg?w=1024" alt="DiFiore Marquet wine" width="485" height="363" /></p>
<p>On our way home, we made a pit stop at <strong>The Donut Pub</strong>.</p>
<p><img class="alignnone size-large wp-image-5959" title="The Donut Pub" src="http://lilveggiepatch.files.wordpress.com/2009/11/img_1986.jpg?w=1024" alt="The Donut Pub" width="516" height="387" /></p>
<p>My mom and George both think these are the best donuts in the city.</p>
<p><img class="alignnone size-large wp-image-5957" title="The Donut Pub" src="http://lilveggiepatch.files.wordpress.com/2009/11/img_1984.jpg?w=1024" alt="The Donut Pub" width="499" height="374" /></p>
<p>My mom and I did a taste-test with a <strong>glazed</strong> and a <strong>sugar ring</strong> (I had tiny bites of each); glazed won.  I got a <strong>marble cake donut hole</strong> for myself.</p>
<p><img class="alignnone size-large wp-image-5958" title="Donut Hole" src="http://lilveggiepatch.files.wordpress.com/2009/11/img_1985.jpg?w=1024" alt="Donut Hole" width="373" height="280" /></p>
<p>I don&#8217;t even <em>remember</em> the last time I had a donut!  Oh wait&#8230; it was almost exactly a <a href="http://lilveggiepatch.blogspot.com/2008/11/cheap-gas.html">year</a> ago!</p>
<p>We finally <em>did</em> get home, where we met my dad for a takeout pasta dinner from <a href="http://www.zagat.com/Verticals/PropertyDetails.aspx?VID=8&amp;R=40829">La Parmigiana</a> in Southampton.  We started with salad&#8230; I thought all &#8220;Italian&#8221; dressings would taste like this when I was younger, and was sadly disappointed when I learned this was not the case.</p>
<p><img class="alignnone size-large wp-image-5960" title="Parmigiana Salad" src="http://lilveggiepatch.files.wordpress.com/2009/11/img_1990.jpg?w=1024" alt="Parmigiana Salad" width="493" height="369" /></p>
<p>Their pasta is hard to beat.  I had a plate with half <strong>linguine with clams</strong>, half l<strong>inguine with broccoli rabe and sundried tomatoes</strong>.   I gobbled up all of the former, but had had my fill and didn&#8217;t quite finish the broccoli rabe pasta.</p>
<p><img class="alignnone size-large wp-image-5961" title="Parmigiana pasta" src="http://lilveggiepatch.files.wordpress.com/2009/11/img_1992.jpg?w=1024" alt="Parmigiana pasta" width="486" height="363" /></p>
<p>My mom and I split a <strong>Criterion apple </strong>that my parents picked last weekend&#8230;</p>
<p><img class="alignnone size-large wp-image-5962" title="Criterion Apple" src="http://lilveggiepatch.files.wordpress.com/2009/11/img_1994.jpg?w=1024" alt="Criterion Apple" width="419" height="314" /></p>
<p>&#8230; and, later, I had three <a href="http://lilveggiepatch.com/2009/11/11/lenny-the-cuisinart-makes-his-kitchen-debut/"><strong>chocolate snowballs</strong></a>.  They were even better the second day!</p>
<p><img class="alignnone size-large wp-image-5963" title="Chocolate Snowballs" src="http://lilveggiepatch.files.wordpress.com/2009/11/img_1996.jpg?w=1024" alt="Chocolate Snowballs" width="387" height="290" /></p>
<p>I&#8217;ve been having a lot of trouble sleeping recently&#8230; rather I <em>normally</em> have a hard time falling asleep, but have been enjoying a nice respite from that and have been nodding off quite easily.  No sleep aids required!  The last few nights, however, it&#8217;s been hard for me to fall and<em> stay</em> asleep, so that by the time morning comes around it just seems like a mean joke.  Needless to say, my breakfasts have had to be pretty darn good to make up for it.</p>
<p>These <strong>Berry Mango bran muffins</strong> from Trader Joe&#8217;s came recommended by both <a href="http://makingmymove.blogspot.com/">Lauryn</a> and <a href="http://thebroccolihut.com/">Caroline</a>, and I knew I had to try them.  I&#8217;m not a huge muffin lover, but bran is a whole &#8216;nother story.  Love it!</p>
<p><img class="alignnone size-large wp-image-5965" title="TJ's Berry Bran Muffins" src="http://lilveggiepatch.files.wordpress.com/2009/11/img_1997.jpg?w=1024" alt="TJ's Berry Bran Muffins" width="387" height="289" /></p>
<p>I popped half a muffin in the oven to warm it up, and while it was toasting got out the container of <strong>almond butter</strong> my parents had picked up for me at the Co-Op.</p>
<p><img class="alignnone size-large wp-image-5966" title="Co-Op Almond Butter" src="http://lilveggiepatch.files.wordpress.com/2009/11/img_2000.jpg?w=768" alt="Co-Op Almond Butter" width="278" height="371" /></p>
<p>Beat that, Maranatha!</p>
<p><img class="alignnone size-large wp-image-5967" title="Co-Op Almond Butter 2" src="http://lilveggiepatch.files.wordpress.com/2009/11/img_2004.jpg?w=1024" alt="Co-Op Almond Butter 2" width="338" height="254" /></p>
<p>I slathered some on my muffin, and used the nut-buttery-spoon to scoop my <strong>banana/cinnamon/honey-filled Oikos</strong>.  How&#8217;s that for a complete breakfast?</p>
<p><img class="alignnone size-large wp-image-5968" title="Muffin &amp; Yogurt breakfast" src="http://lilveggiepatch.files.wordpress.com/2009/11/img_2008.jpg?w=1024" alt="Muffin &amp; Yogurt breakfast" width="412" height="308" /></p>
<p>My physical therapy appointment was scheduled for 11, and although I left with plenty of time to spare, my subway line is all messed up and is skipping my stop due to track work.  So I had to ride all the way to the end of the line and back down again, and by the time I got off at the appropriate stop only had five minutes to spare.  I ran all the way there with a shoddy umbrella, dodging raindrops and praying my waterlogged Chucks wouldn&#8217;t trip me up.  I didn&#8217;t fall, but was still five minutes late.  Not a problem&#8230; I still got quite the workout in.</p>
<p>My left thigh was been <em>really</em> sore for the past few days&#8230; I don&#8217;t know if it&#8217;s because of the exercises I&#8217;ve been doing or just freak tightness, but my therapist worked it out for a good ten minutes.  I also did some calf, core and quad work on the <a href="http://www.nextag.com/Icon-Proform-CoreTech-Pilates-646477362/prices-html?nxtg=3b9c0a240523-443132DC1A552CC4">Proform</a> (which I am <em>really</em> feeling today!), then got iced down and strapped with electrodes.  Who knew therapy could be so fun?</p>
<p>I packed my lunch to take with me to eat in transit:</p>
<p><img class="alignnone size-large wp-image-5969" title="Lunch Salad" src="http://lilveggiepatch.files.wordpress.com/2009/11/img_2010.jpg?w=1024" alt="Lunch Salad" width="416" height="312" /></p>
<p>In the mix:</p>
<ul>
<li>mixed greens</li>
<li>grape tomatoes</li>
<li>frozen pineapple</li>
<li>broccoli slaw</li>
<li>Dr. Praeger&#8217;s California veggie burger (like other Dr. P. burgers, this is very mushy and doesn&#8217;t have a real &#8220;burger&#8221; texture. I really like the taste and chunks of veggies, though)</li>
<li>kale chip &#8220;dressing&#8221;/hummus</li>
</ul>
<p>Because it was cold and rainy out, there wasn&#8217;t really anywhere to sit and enjoy a leisurely lunch.  So I ate LVP-style: standing up and shoveling food into my mouth in the middle of the sidewalk.</p>
<p><img class="alignnone size-large wp-image-5970" title="Eating On The Go" src="http://lilveggiepatch.files.wordpress.com/2009/11/img_2012.jpg?w=1024" alt="Eating On The Go" width="433" height="324" /></p>
<p>Also had a <strong>Pink Lady apple</strong>&#8230; wonder if there is a <a href="http://www.nextag.com/grease-t-bird-jacket/compare-html">T-Bird</a> variety apple as well?</p>
<p><img class="alignnone size-large wp-image-5971" title="Pink Lady " src="http://lilveggiepatch.files.wordpress.com/2009/11/img_2014.jpg?w=1024" alt="Pink Lady " width="347" height="260" /></p>
<p>After I finished my dignified lunch, I walked across town and went up to meet Greg at <strong>Starbucks</strong>.  I got the coupon in the mail for my <strong>free birthday drink</strong> (if you have a Starbucks card, register it!), which I used for a <strong>Grande Skim Dirty Hippie</strong> (Chai with two shots of espresso).</p>
<p><img class="alignnone size-large wp-image-5972" title="Dirty Hippie" src="http://lilveggiepatch.files.wordpress.com/2009/11/img_2015.jpg?w=768" alt="Dirty Hippie" width="275" height="367" /></p>
<p>Two sample trays came by while we were chatting: <strong>Peppermint Mocha</strong> and <strong>Crème Brulée</strong>.</p>
<p><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-5973" title="Peppermint Mocha" src="http://lilveggiepatch.files.wordpress.com/2009/11/img_2016.jpg?w=300" alt="Peppermint Mocha" width="202" height="151" /> <img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-5974" title="Crème Brulée" src="http://lilveggiepatch.files.wordpress.com/2009/11/img_2017.jpg?w=300" alt="Crème Brulée" width="200" height="151" /></p>
<p>I remember when I used to get so excited for Peppermint Mocha-season&#8230; now I found this &#8211; and the crème brulée- <em>way </em>too sweet.  The only sweet coffee drinks I like are Chai lattes and the occasional Mocha or Frappuccino; I tend to stick to lightly sweetened cappuccinos and black coffee.</p>
<p>The rest of the afternoon was spent running errands (found the perfect pair of jeans <em>on sale</em>).  I was in four different areas of the city in under four hours, and let me tell you: it gives you an appetite! It was the kind of day where I felt hungry all the time.   I dug into my bag and found this <strong>Tropical Fruit Grain-Ola bar</strong> that <a href="http://bearnaked.com/">Bear Naked</a> sent me as a sample and ate it on the subway.</p>
<p><img class="alignnone size-large wp-image-5975" title="Bear Naked Tropical Fruit Grain-Ola Bar" src="http://lilveggiepatch.files.wordpress.com/2009/11/img_2018.jpg?w=1024" alt="Bear Naked Tropical Fruit Grain-Ola Bar" width="366" height="273" /></p>
<p><img class="alignnone size-large wp-image-5976" title="Bear Naked Tropical Fruit Grain-Ola Bar Nutrition" src="http://lilveggiepatch.files.wordpress.com/2009/11/img_2019.jpg?w=1024" alt="Bear Naked Tropical Fruit Grain-Ola Bar Nutrition" width="365" height="273" /></p>
<p><img class="alignnone size-large wp-image-5977" title="Bear Naked Tropical Fruit Grain-Ola Bar Ingredients" src="http://lilveggiepatch.files.wordpress.com/2009/11/img_2020.jpg?w=1024" alt="Bear Naked Tropical Fruit Grain-Ola Bar Ingredients" width="364" height="273" /></p>
<p><strong>Review: </strong>This was <em>way</em> too sweet for me, and the ingredients list (and 18g of sugars) explains it.  Why does the fruit need to be dried with sugar <em>on top</em> of the additional tapioca syrup, honey and maple syrup that gets thrown into the mix? It was also very, very greasy.</p>
<p><strong>Would I buy this? </strong>Thanks, but no thanks.</p>
<p>When I got home, I started making <a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2009/09/23/dining/231arex.html">this</a> recipe for Coconut Barley Pilaf.</p>
<p><img class="alignnone size-large wp-image-5978" title="Coconut Barley Pilaf with Shrimp &amp; Corn" src="http://lilveggiepatch.files.wordpress.com/2009/11/img_2022.jpg?w=1024" alt="Coconut Barley Pilaf with Shrimp &amp; Corn" width="446" height="333" /></p>
<p>My dad had made it a few weeks ago and recommended it to me, so I decided to give it a go.  I substituted <strong>shrimp</strong> for chicken, <strong><em>light</em> coconut milk</strong> for regular, and <strong>chili flakes</strong> for jalepeño.</p>
<p><img class="alignnone size-large wp-image-5979" title="Coconut Barley Pilaf with Shrimp &amp; Corn 2" src="http://lilveggiepatch.files.wordpress.com/2009/11/img_2024.jpg?w=1024" alt="Coconut Barley Pilaf with Shrimp &amp; Corn 2" width="445" height="333" /></p>
<p>I didn&#8217;t know how many people would be around for dinner so I made the full recipe&#8230; we&#8217;ll just have a lot of leftovers!</p>
<p><img class="alignnone size-large wp-image-5980" title="Coconut Barley Pilaf with Shrimp &amp; Corn 3" src="http://lilveggiepatch.files.wordpress.com/2009/11/img_2028.jpg?w=1024" alt="Coconut Barley Pilaf with Shrimp &amp; Corn 3" width="475" height="356" /></p>
<p>I <em>really </em>liked this. The <strong>sweet barley, salty cashews, chewy shrimp and fresh mint</strong> were in such harmony!  I would definitely make this again (although I think I can get another 3 meals out of this batch).  Ari didn&#8217;t like it as much&#8230; he prefers <a href="http://lilveggiepatch.com/2009/11/10/my-knight-in-blue-adidas/">chickpeas</a> and <a href="http://lilveggiepatch.com/2009/01/25/meet-the-parents/">mushrooms</a>.</p>
<p>We also had some Sauvignon Blanc&#8230;</p>
<p><img class="alignnone size-large wp-image-5981" title="Sauvignon Blanc" src="http://lilveggiepatch.files.wordpress.com/2009/11/img_2032.jpg?w=1024" alt="Sauvignon Blanc" width="455" height="341" /></p>
<p>&#8230; and I finished off the <strong>snowballs</strong>.  Nom.</p>
<p><img class="alignnone size-large wp-image-5982" title="snowballs" src="http://lilveggiepatch.files.wordpress.com/2009/11/img_2033.jpg?w=1024" alt="snowballs" width="406" height="305" /></p>
<p>We&#8217;re off to Connecticut for a wedding this weekend.  <strong>What are your plans? </strong></p>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p id="top" />Good morning and happy Thursday! It&#8217;s going to be a good day, I can just tell    How has your week been going? What was the most surprising or thing that brought you the most happiness?</p>
<p>The rolled oats stash still hasn&#8217;t been replenished, and I haven&#8217;t gotten a new batch of steel-cut [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p id="top" />Good morning and happy Thursday! It&#8217;s going to be a good day, I can just tell <img src='http://lilveggiepatch.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_biggrin.gif' alt=':-D' class='wp-smiley' />   <strong>How has your week been going? What was the most surprising or thing that brought you the most happiness?</strong></p>
<p>The rolled oats stash still hasn&#8217;t been replenished, and I haven&#8217;t gotten a new batch of steel-cut whipped up yet, so I had to think a little about what I wanted for breakfast yesterday.  I opened the fridge, pulled out the almond butter, and&#8230;</p>
<p><img class="alignnone size-large wp-image-5657" title="Empty Almond Butter Jar" src="http://lilveggiepatch.files.wordpress.com/2009/10/img_1484.jpg?w=1024" alt="Empty Almond Butter Jar" width="411" height="308" /></p>
<p>Oh no! Take me to a Trader Joe&#8217;s and make no stops on the way!  Well, I don&#8217;t know when I&#8217;m actually going to get to TJ&#8217;s, so I tried to leave a little nut butter on the sides to make oats-in-a-jar when the time is right.  That wasn&#8217;t enough for breakfast, though, so I pulled out a sample of <a href="http://sunbutter.com/">Sunbutter</a> that I&#8217;ve had lying around for a few months.</p>
<p><img class="alignnone size-large wp-image-5658" title="Sunbutter 1" src="http://lilveggiepatch.files.wordpress.com/2009/10/img_1485.jpg?w=768" alt="Sunbutter 1" width="226" height="301" /></p>
<p><img class="alignnone size-large wp-image-5659" title="Sunbutter 2" src="http://lilveggiepatch.files.wordpress.com/2009/10/img_1487.jpg?w=768" alt="Sunbutter 2" width="224" height="298" /></p>
<p>When squeezed out, it looks likes this:</p>
<p><img class="alignnone size-large wp-image-5660" title="Sunbutter 3" src="http://lilveggiepatch.files.wordpress.com/2009/10/img_1488.jpg?w=1024" alt="Sunbutter 3" width="417" height="313" /></p>
<p>One Ezekiel English muffin half had almond butter and TJ&#8217;s pumpkin butter, the other Sunbutter and raspberry jam.</p>
<p><img class="alignnone size-large wp-image-5661" title="Ezekiel breakfast" src="http://lilveggiepatch.files.wordpress.com/2009/10/img_1489.jpg?w=1024" alt="Ezekiel breakfast" width="459" height="344" /></p>
<p>The <a href="http://sunbutter.com/">Sunbutter</a> definitely tastes like sunflower seeds.  I think I still prefer almond and peanut butters, but this was a nice change.  I don&#8217;t know if I would buy a whole jar of this, but if I had more travel packets I would use them for on-the-go snacking.</p>
<p>I took all of my new vitamins with breakfast (except the melatonin, which is only for when I <em>really </em>can&#8217;t sleep at night).</p>
<p><img class="alignnone size-large wp-image-5662" title="Vitamins" src="http://lilveggiepatch.files.wordpress.com/2009/10/img_1490.jpg?w=1024" alt="Vitamins" width="484" height="362" /></p>
<p>Unfortunately I didn&#8217;t read the label carefully when I was at the store and bought the <em>powdered </em>Ester-C (which aids iron absorption) instead of the capsule, which means I have to drink it.  And let me tell you, this is one of the worst tastes I&#8217;ve ever known.</p>
<p>I worked and researched most of the morning, and broke for lunch around noon before I had to leave for physical therapy.  I made a <strong>big salad</strong> through my session:</p>
<p><img class="alignnone size-large wp-image-5663" title="Lunch Salad" src="http://lilveggiepatch.files.wordpress.com/2009/10/img_1492.jpg?w=1024" alt="Lunch Salad" width="548" height="411" /></p>
<p>In the mix:</p>
<ul>
<li>1/2 head of romaine</li>
<li>grape tomatoes</li>
<li>1 orange</li>
<li>leftover <a href="http://lilveggiepatch.com/2009/10/28/two-apples-a-day/">roasted Brussels sprouts</a></li>
<li>julienned carrots</li>
<li>Trader Joe&#8217;s Vegetable Masala Burger</li>
<li>Trader Joe&#8217;s Three Layer Hummus</li>
<li>Cayenne pepper-spiked <a href="spiked with cayenne pepper">agave- cinnamon dressing </a></li>
</ul>
<p>It was a big salad! I <em>almost</em> couldn&#8217;t finish it, but I&#8217;m not usually one to leave greens on my plate.  I went into the city to get my H1N1 flu shot (seasonal flu shot has already sold out almost everywhere), then went across town to my physical therapy appointment.  I was early, so I popped into Tasti to get a treat and read a little.  I got a small cup of <strong>chocolate raspberry mousse</strong>:</p>
<p><img class="alignnone size-large wp-image-5664" title="Chocolate Raspberry Mousse Tasti" src="http://lilveggiepatch.files.wordpress.com/2009/10/img_1495.jpg?w=1024" alt="Chocolate Raspberry Mousse Tasti" width="409" height="306" /></p>
<p>My appointment went <em>really </em>well.  I really like my therapist; she&#8217;s a former marathoner and current Half-Iron Man-er, and just seems to know what she&#8217;s doing (a <a href="http://lilveggiepatch.com/2009/10/21/this-sedentary-life/">welcome</a> change).  She  worked with me for over an hour, and came to the same conclusion as <a href="http://lilveggiepatch.com/2009/10/15/the-knee-bones-connected-to-the-________/">the first PT</a>:  <strong>my muscles aren&#8217;t strong enough to support the kind of running I&#8217;m doing.</strong> If I want to be an endurance athlete and compete in races, my quads, glutes, calves, etc. have to be <em>really</em> strong.  I need to work on strength moves,<em> </em>increasing my flexibility<em> </em>(stretching, rolling out with the foam roller) and core moves <em>every day</em>. My knees <em>do</em> point in (the first PT diagnosed me with &#8220;squinting patellae&#8221;) but strengthening my quadraceps will force them back into place.  <strong>And the even better news? </strong>I can start back up again (<em>slowly</em>) in the next few days, <em>and</em> can run the 15K in December!!!</p>
<p>She asked if I&#8217;d be okay with running on the treadmill for a few minutes to analyze my gait, and you should have seen the way my eyes lit up.  Running? Now? Even though I hate the treadmill, I felt like I was flying.  I do pronate, and my hips do come out and come forward when they shouldn&#8217;t (which has caused tightness in my IT band that I didn&#8217;t even know about until she worked it through with her fingers), but it can all be corrected.  Woohoo!!!! I&#8217;m going back today; she wants to see me twice a week for a month or so.  Thank the lordy. If I had a job right now, I wouldn&#8217;t have this kind of flexibility!</p>
<p>On the ride home, I was hungry again so I snacked on a <strong>Trek Mix bar.</strong></p>
<p><img class="alignnone size-large wp-image-5665" title="Trek Mix Bar" src="http://lilveggiepatch.files.wordpress.com/2009/10/img_1496.jpg?w=1024" alt="Trek Mix Bar" width="399" height="298" /></p>
<p>When I got home, I did some more searching and researching, and started to think about dinner.  It was going to take a couple hours to make, so when Ari ordered sushi for himself and Josh I politely requested my very own <strong>sweet potato roll</strong>.</p>
<p><img class="alignnone size-large wp-image-5667" title="Sweet Potato Roll" src="http://lilveggiepatch.files.wordpress.com/2009/10/img_1500.jpg?w=1024" alt="Sweet Potato Roll" width="489" height="366" /></p>
<p>Seriously, I don&#8217;t know how I didn&#8217;t know about these until now.  What would I do without Ilana and Ari? Amazing!</p>
<p>My own dinner was based on <a href="http://www.101cookbooks.com/archives/roasted-corn-pudding-in-acorn-squash-recipe.html">this</a> recipe.   When I went to the produce store, I found a squash I&#8217;d never seen before.  It started with a <em>G</em>&#8230; Galaban? Galabaga? When I looked it up on this handy <a href="http://www.thenibble.com/reviews/MAIN/vegetables/squash-glossary.asp">squash glossary</a>, however, I discovered that it was one of the most popular squashes with bloggers: <strong>the kobucha</strong>!</p>
<p><img class="alignnone size-large wp-image-5666" title="Kobucha Squash" src="http://lilveggiepatch.files.wordpress.com/2009/10/img_1498.jpg?w=1024" alt="Kobucha Squash" width="471" height="352" /></p>
<p>These were sold already halved; each half was about 70 cents.</p>
<p>I changed the recipe a little bit; I halved the &#8220;pudding&#8221; recipe, only used egg whites (I don&#8217;t have whole eggs), didn&#8217;t use anise, and used red onions instead of scallions.</p>
<p><img class="alignnone size-large wp-image-5668" title="Roasted Corn Pudding in Kobucha Squash" src="http://lilveggiepatch.files.wordpress.com/2009/10/img_1506.jpg?w=1024" alt="Roasted Corn Pudding in Kobucha Squash" width="398" height="298" /></p>
<p>It took a long time to cook (about an hour and a half), but the results were worth it.</p>
<p><img class="alignnone size-large wp-image-5669" title="Roasted Corn Pudding in Kobucha Squash 2" src="http://lilveggiepatch.files.wordpress.com/2009/10/img_1510.jpg?w=1024" alt="Roasted Corn Pudding in Kobucha Squash 2" width="488" height="365" /></p>
<p>I ate one half of the squash and saved the rest for another day.  It was really satisfying, and so good that I ended up eating the skin, too! Oops.</p>
<p><img class="alignnone size-large wp-image-5670" title="Roasted Corn Pudding in Kobucha Squash 3" src="http://lilveggiepatch.files.wordpress.com/2009/10/img_1512.jpg?w=1024" alt="Roasted Corn Pudding in Kobucha Squash 3" width="453" height="340" /></p>
<p>For dessert, I smeared a<strong> pumpkin bar with peanut butter</strong>.  It wasn&#8217;t worth it: still tasted bad.  Into the trash they go!</p>
<p><img class="alignnone size-large wp-image-5671" title="Pumpkin Blondie" src="http://lilveggiepatch.files.wordpress.com/2009/10/img_1516.jpg?w=1024" alt="Pumpkin Blondie" width="441" height="331" /></p>
<p>Ari and I took <a href="http://dodoesdid.wordpress.com/">Carlye</a>&#8216;s suggestion and watched the pilot of <a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0491738/"><em>Psych</em></a>.  We thought there would be a few more episodes on the first disc, but it was just the one! So off I go to the mailbox&#8230; must make sure there&#8217;s a Halloween movie here for Saturday!</p>
<p>Have a great day <img src='http://lilveggiepatch.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_smile.gif' alt=':-)' class='wp-smiley' /> </p>
<p>P.S. <a href="http://www.loveveggiesandyoga.com/2009/10/give-away-for-12-probars.html">Averie is giving away ProBar Fruitition bars</a>!</p>
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