spinach salad

To gym or not to gym

Thanks to random.org, a winner has been chosen for the Tropical Traditions Gold Label Coconut Oil.  Congrats to Jenna, who said “Happy birthday! I’d use the coconut oil to put on baked sweet potatoes (so good) and in baking!!”  Email me with your address and I’ll be sure the oil gets to you.  I know you’ll put it to good use.  :)  I have another giveaway planned for tomorrow, so set your alarms. As for yesterday, ‘twas another day at orientation… And, thus, another pre-packed lunch… Starting with a salad and leftover pizza. The salad… Read more >

Breaking the feast

The building blocks for a delicious work lunch… Avocado and tofu.  Since I make my work lunches the night before, I am usually in a rush to get to bed.  Thus, tofu prep tends to be on the minimalist side.  I like plain ‘fu so I don’t really care much.  All I did was cut some of the block into cubes, spritz it with Bragg’s and microwave it in a glass bowl with a CoverMate cover.  After 45 seconds, I flipped them around a bit, and popped them back in for another 45 seconds.  It’s… Read more >

It’s all coming back…

It’s all coming back to me nowwwww. Hideous song.  I apologize.  But it’s how I feel now that I’m back at work.  I love it!  I can’t even tell you how awesome it feels to be nursing again.  I will write more about my job in the coming weeks but for now I am going to bust through the food.  *This post is old, so disregard any references to time.  My first day was actually last Thursday and I wrote this shortly thereafter but never got the post up. Remember my pre-packed eats from yore?… Read more >

Very Berry Salad

I didn’t come up with this salad name.  I’m pretty sure that’s the handwriting of my sister circa 1992.  Here’s a translation: Dressing 1/3 cup EVOO 1/3 cup vinegar (regular – as in not balsamic) 1/2 cup sugar 2 T sesame seeds 1 T white onion, finely chopped 1/4 tsp Worcestershire sauce 1/4 tsp paprika Salad 1-2 pints strawberries a whole lotta spinach 3 T almonds, slivered optional: crumbled goat cheese, avocado   I retook the (below) photo three times because it looked so weird.  Despite the odd coloring, there really aren’t any special effects… Read more >

Say yes to seitan

Heat wave much?  I woke up way too early on Monday because I was sweating my cojones off.  I’m not so sure fall has truly arrived after this past weekend of sunshine.  No complaints here! Despite the four fans and six open windows keeping the triple digit temps at bay, I still had my usual vat of coffee.  Can’t fight the addiction! See?  I’m still embracing summer with it’s seasonal fruit.  I am in love with the peaches at the Santa Monica farmer’s market.  We’re nearly out too, so Wednesday’s bounty will definitely include more… Read more >