Guess who’s turning 21 today!?!?! My baby sister, Marie!!!
Somehow I am the shortest in my fam, even though I’m the oldest. Boo.
I can’t believe she’s turning 21. She’ll always be 12 in my eyes. I can’t wait for her to visit NYC in August – we are going to celebrate in a MAYJ way!
In case you were wondering (since I was just wishing happy birthday for my , yes, my sissie-poo and my popsicle do have back to back birthdays.
Now, onto the food.
Liquid AM. Slosh slosh.
I used the above brand of non-milk for today’s coffee/Amazing Grass. It’s meh. Kinda watery looking, even though it didn’t taste watery, I couldn’t get over how overly clear it appeared.
I crunched on some apple slices while reading blogs. I heart reading what you kids are up to.
After just a couple hours, I was ready for lonchie.
I toasted Alvarado Street bread and spread half with roasted red pepper hummus and the other half with tofu salad (veganaise, shredded carrots, brocc slaw, and avocado).
It was lovely.
I used some carrots to polish off the hummus 🙂
Then turned to Amazing Grass for my second smoothie of the day. I made this one with the OG flavah flaaaave packet, and I wasn’t so into it…if it isn’t chocolate, I don’t want it.
Then, since the weather looked like this outside:
I decided it was an inside games kind of day – which meant catching up on all things Bravo (D-list, NYC Prep, you know, important matters). I also watched my favorite ep of The Office ever (The Injury)…sometimes I can’t breathe while watching because I’m laughing so hard.
Normally, I’m not scared of lightning, but I JUST read an article about how 5 people were struck by lightning in Jersey yesterday and I was seeing huge bolts every few seconds. Scary!! After too much lazing about, I decided to do something.
This b!tch worked my a$$ off!! I endured 58 minutes of her hell, thanks to OnDemand Exercise TV. Soon enough I’ll have biceps bigger than Madonna’s (yeah, right!). It was too much. Keep in mind this workout was after a 5 day hiatus from all things active. Tomorrow is going to be horrible, I can already tell.
An hour later (after my legs stopped quivering), I felt like something cool. Lightbulb.
Banana soft serve – with a cherry twist.
$5.59 for 10 oz. of cherries? This better taste like heaven on earth.
Success!! I know it looks more like a poorly blended smoothie than soft serve, but I like it with chunks (twss). Cherries and nanners = winning combo!
I was a little worried this would ruin my appetite for dinner…but then I remembered that I’m not a pansy.
For dinner, I went with some repeats. If it ‘aint broke…
Zucchini “pasta” with raw corn, carrot shreds, and a “creamy” hummus sauce. I used two different hummuses (hummi? hummusi?) for this “sauce” as well as a dollop of plain greek yogurt. NOM.
After skyping with Kyle in Brazil, I snacked on some pitettes with roasted red pepper hummus.
But I still had to end my night on a sweet note (thank goodness my sweet tooth is back after last night’s scare)!
Loves it.
Hey, I just found your blog and I love it already! Your food looks super yummy especially the zucchini pasta, I love making different veggie pastas, I’ll have to try that!
Ha…glad you are back to normal with the sweet tooth. had me worried.
Happy birthday to your sister! 😀 When’s your birthday? Do they make hummus cake?..
The Ezekiel was from a mix. Apparently Ezekiel is just the different grains so this wasn’t the sprouted stuff you guys have- but still good! 😀
yum! your zuccini pasta looks dynamite! xox
Now you have me wondering what the “proper” plural for hummus is…hummusses? Hummusi? I think maybe it’s like “moose” in that it’s both singular and plural?
And that is my deep thought for the day. Loves the “pasta” and Office flashback. I love me some Michael Scott.
Happy birthday Marie!!
I am totally stealing your tofu sandwich idea! Yum!!!
I almost cried when I heard that Jillian was not doing her radio show anymore…what am I going to do?! I am super jealous that you can still get your Jillian fix with OnDemand Exercise TV! Why don’t I have that?! Hmm…maybe I will have to invest in some Jillian DVDs or something…
I used to use that soymilk too! I actually liked it, but now I am an almond milk convert 🙂
Courtney
PS I am totally having zucchini pasta tonight! I don’t know HOW you can do that with just a peeler (mine always comes out looking much less amazing), but hopefully I will be able to achieve Elise perfection 🙂
Happy B-day to your sis!! I wish I was turning 21 again….haha 😉
We had AWFUL storms here yesterday too, it made me want to lay in bed all day!
LOVE your sweet tooth inspired night snack..nuts and chocolate?! Yes, please.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, MARIE!!!!!
That episode of The Office is pretty funny but my favorite will always be Diversity Day – I die watching that ep. every single time.
So glad you got your sweet tooth back, I was getting worried 😉
I love your hummus obsession, it always makes me want some. Happy b-day to your sis, 21 is always the best one – even though I don’t have much of a memory from my own.
Zucchini pasta looks amazing. Mental note: must try soon!
Jillian is my favorite crazy maniac, she’ll always have a special place in my heart.
Organic frozen cherries are INSANELY expesnive!
That sammich you threw together looks divine! 🙂 Happy birthday hungry hippie sissy! 😀
Happy Birthday little sis!!!!! how fun 🙂 2-1 is a big time year!
I’m so glad you remembered you weren’t a pansy and manned up for dinner. JM would be proud of your workout and stepping up to the plate big time for dinner.
Praise the LORD you were ready for dessert. It would have been sad if you weren’t!
OMG yeah that JM workout is BEASTLY. That one’s in my regular rotation and I always dread it, but it hurts so goooood afterward. Was the weather not freakaaaaay??? Yeah and then my clothes took forever to dry once I got home because homegirl doesn’t use A/C and the humdidity was rockin. Today is looking better at least…
I hate watery-looking Soy milk, it’s gaggy even though it usually tastes fine.
Of course I had to look up “hummus” … there IS no plural form in the dictionary! I’d say “hummuses,” but that’s just me. :p
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Hi Chica! If I could get the new laras for you, they’d be in the mail right this second! I know you will LOVE the PB&J! OK- so how jammin does that lunch look? Avocado is good with so many different foods. YUM! Glad you got in a great workout despite the rain. Have a nice day 🙂
haha i had the exact same dilemma with the plural of hummus in this post of mine:
http://cardiovegsular.wordpress.com/2009/07/22/a-winner-dinner-and-breakfast-too/
that’s so funny! and you’ve inspired me with that tofu salad, girl! i want to make one now!
Happy Birthday to your sis! I need to get back into some Jillian Michael’s again! I was doing the Shred every morning and would be soo sore but in a good way!
Happy Birthday Marie! 21 – what fun.
Had similar experience with watery looking rice milk. Just couldn’t get past the look of it.
Happy bday sis!
Girl…you endured 58 mins of Jillian? You should get a medal or something.
That sandwich with the tofu salad and red pep hummus looks INSANE. Should we start up a food-porn contest?! That could take a top spot, for sure.
And girl, you do NOT want madonna’s arms….i saw a picture yesterday and i’ll re-find the link for you……http://idontlikeyouinthatway.com/2009/07/madonna-is-a-natural-beauty.html
your arms are HAWT, just the way they are! 🙂
happy birthday to your sis! dude i was just going to say what jess just said, took the words out of my mouth! haah love the office, laughing real hard is a good way to burn some extra calories 😉
i know! i totally saw that pic…thats why i said it…i def do NOT want those arms!! creepy!!
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Happy bday, Marie! I’m the baby of three daughters too–AND I’m 21 as well:)
Totes agree on banana + cherries = heaven.
Happy belated Birthday, Marie!
Is that Jillian on the Exercise TV?! And when di you go to Beijing?! Cool!
Kyle went to China for work about 6 months ago…I was the lucky recipient of Starbucks’ commemorative mugs.