Just as I expected, you guys had such thoughtful responses to The Cove. It’s hard to not react with outrage, disgust, and horror when you find out such hideous things are going on in secret. It makes me want to take action immediately. Or at the very least do my part to help spread the word.
So there you have it. Please see this film.
As for Sunday. The post title pretty much sums it up.
Breakfast didn’t really exist since I slept in so late. I made this bowl of oats just before the Packers kick off.
I started with an exceptionally imbalanced ratio of water to oats. My stomach was feeling off so I wanted a very watered down consistency. Almost like cereal in milk. I also cooked the apples with the water so they would be baked by the time the oats were finished. Baked apple chunks are easier on the tum than crunchy ones, even though the contrasting texture is actually preferable.
Here it is after a few extra minutes of simmering.
I added in fresh organic bloobs at the very end because they burst so easily when heated.
As the blueberries got toasty, I sprinkled cinnamon and shredded coconut on top…then stirred it all up.
This was the perfect way to start the game.
And this was the perfect way to snack through a game. Mango addiction alert.
I was in PJs until the Packers sealed the deal at 3:15, at which point I managed to change from one set of sweatpants to another…
My stomach was still being a beezy so a run was out of question. However, the weather was far too nice to stay indoors all day. I only had a little bit of time until the Jets game was starting, though, so I opted for a nice stroll through the neighb. It wasn’t very enjoyable at all, if I’m being completely honest. I felt so crummy, I had to stop many many times on the way home to just pause and get my stomach settled. I hope this isn’t TMI, but what can you do. Arriving back at our apartment was such a relief (literally and figuratively). After showering I felt weak and empty. Starving.
Sustenance.
Peanut butter and cinnamon on whole wheat bread. It felt like the calm after the storm.
It even held me over until dinnertime.
After a semi-boring food day of oats and PB, I wanted something new and different for dinner. I scanned the Whole Living website for inspiration and came upon the winter power-food recipes. I’m a sucker for nutrient rich whole foods, and so this salad was created in an effort to use as many as possible.
Sautéed carrots with roasted brussels and steamed white sweet potatoes.
First, I roasted some brussel sprouts in EVOO and salt.
Next I chopped carrots to sauté in EVOO, cinnamon and ginger.
Then I plated it all together.
After giving each component it’s moment of glory in the camera’s spotlight, I added raisins, chopped everything up, and tossed them together.
After a drizzle of EVOO and balsamic vinegar on top, this was ready to go.
Each part could easily be eaten separately as it’s own side dish, but I wanted to unite all the flavors. I was happy with how comforting, hearty, and packed with key nutrients it ended up. The idea to sauté carrots with ginger and cinnamon came from a favorite Whole Foods dish that I haven’t seen since my NYC hot food bar days. I thought it could be fun to try at home and since I usually associate ginger and cinnamon with sweet dishes, I was interested in seeing how these seasonings would bring out different tastes. The zing of the balsamic really complemented it, and having brussel sprouts and sweet potatoes too created a nice textural variation.
All in all, a win. Which is more than the Jets can say.
Aside from dessert, I have some really exciting news to share 🙂 Twitter followers already know, so I may as well just spill it. In May, I’m going to SPAIN!! I finally bought my flights, so it’s official.
This trip is long overdue. After “studying” abroad in Barcelona, the travel bug stuck with me… Since then, I’ve made my way back to Spain several times, but my last trip was in November of 2008 – way too long! I am so excited to return. Time to start brushing up on my espanol. 🙂 Who else studied abroad in college?
i’m not sure where i came up with peat moss, but black eyed peas have always reminded me of that boggy smell.
congrats on the spain trip!!!
i would recommend earthlings if you have a strong stomach. it affected me very deeply and i wish i was able to do more about the situation, but right now all i can do is become vegan and hope that telling others will inspire some change.
I studied in Florence when I was in college and what an experience. Haha. I’m living in London now so it’s somewhat like our college abroad experience except as an adult. You’ve got such an awesome trip planned and can’t wait to hear about it!
Yum, everything you ate looks completely appetizing and delicious. Especially that bread and pb – hope your digestive system is being kinder to you today – that’s never fun.
I always wanted to go to Spain in college, but I also REALLY wanted to graduate in 3.5 years (I don’t really know WHY I wanted to so badly, but I did). So I opted out of going – now I really, really want to go visit spain! How exciting – I want all the details of your impending trip.
i ate pretty much that same exact dinner last night (roasted brussels sprouts and sauteed carrots – though i want to try that cinnamon & ginger trick!). congrats on your trip to spain!!!! i studied abroad there, too, in madrid 🙂 i visited barcelona once back then and again two summers ago. it’s one of my favorite places, too. i currently live in mexico, utilizing my spanish like whoa, and totally have study abroad to thank!
aw hope you enjoy spain! i’ve never been! i loove brussel sprouts and carrots, mm!
that dinner looks so great!!!
Wow, I bet you’re going to have a fab time in Spain. Unfortunately I never got to study abroad but I was a flight attendant for a year so I’ve been to a few places.
I’m in SPAIN RIGHT NOW! I’m studying in Sevilla. I just went on a search for hummus and peanut butter, but apparently they don’t do that here. It’s been slim pickins but i’m doin it. Hope you have fun, its beautiful and you’ll have perfect weather. I’m living vicariously through you because I don’t have an oven and I would do immoral things for some roasted broc.
That brussel sprout/ sweet potato dish looks AMAZING!
i want to go to SPAIN. sigh. and HELL YES i am so glad the packers won. so glad. so so glad. so glad. did i mention i was glad?
Elise, I love your blog! That peanut butter and cinnamon toast looks so amazing (I literally am about to go have the same:)
I’ve been a silent reader of hungryhungrhippie for almost two years and I don’t think I’ve ever actually commented on here! Crazy considering this is one of my all time favorite blogs! I just launched my own healthy living/foodie type blog and would love if you’d like to stop by and look around. There’s not much there yet but I’m having so much fun with it and can’t wait to connect with all the bloggers I’ve been quietly admiring for so long! Let me know what you think!
Couldn’t help but comment once I read your reaction to the Cove -I think it’s amazing how much activism a documentary can promote – such a powerful medium! I used to work for Greenpeace on ocean stuff, and despite the fact we got a little shit-talked in the film :), the fact that so many people were outraged by what Japan was doing ended up providing leverage for our campaign!
You are hilarious. I remember missing peanut butter like CRAZY when I was living in Barcelona. So this time around I’m skipping BCN, and starting in Sevilla actually. I’ve only been for a couple of days before, but I remember loving the city. The palace, the gardens, the orange trees…I’m really excited 🙂 So what are some MUST visit foodie places??
YAY, SPAIN! 😀 that is where my mother’s family is from, it is SO gorgeous!
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yay spain! you HAVE to watch the gwyneth paltrow/mario batali/mark bittman PBS show!
I am a senior nursing student currently doing my last clinical rotation in an ICU in the LA area. I studied abroad in South Africa last semester. AMAZING EXPERIENCE!!! And now, my best friend will be studying abroad in SPAIN this Spring.
Hope you enjoy your trip!
Spain will be happy to have you! I’ve been living in Madrid for 6 months or so… Let me know if Madrid is on your route. I can give you a “must eat” list. My personal vegan madrid tour… thus far 🙂
Ok I just realized I gave you no link to my blog! My bad!! But I’m over at http://littlehealthjunkie.wordpress.com/ Love to see ya check it out!! 🙂
How fun! Lori went to Spain this past April, she loved it. We both studied in Italy while in college and would do anything to go back.
That’s awesome you are going to Spain soon!! We haven’t booked anything yet, but we have plans to go to Spain and Portugal this summer too and I can’t wait!! 🙂
ELISE!! Oh my gosh, I am so excited for you!! Don’t know if you remembered this or not….but I’m actually studying in Espana (and Barcelona specifically) as we speak!! Too bad I head home the last day of April, but I am still so so very excited for you!!
Can we just discuss how amazing this place is?? I’m obsessed. I’ve never had so much fun in my life–THE truth! Europe is freaking cold though, which is no fun….but I still love it all!
Your apple + blueberry oats look delish! Warmed apple oats with lots of peanut butta has been my go-to breakfast as of late!
Wow, congratulations! I’ve never been further west than Texas, let alone outside the country! Looking forward to living vicariously through you and your posts in May!
I bought some of those mango slices over the weekend! They are sooooo good! I topped some today with dark chocolate almond butter! Yum!
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