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Tuesday
02Feb2010

I heart bok choy

In an effort to use up all the delicious veggies from my farmers market delivery, I whipped up the easiest stirfry last night. I used up some Trader Joes Green Chili Curry sauce and sauted up some tofu, peppers, onions, shrooms and my favorite - bok choy!

I looove bok choy and the head of it they gave us in our box this week was HUGE. I simmered my mixture with the curry sauce and topped over some fluffy quinoa:

Most of my veggies were local and organic and I could definitely tell the difference in flavor. These veggies POPPED with flavor.

In other news - I am completely smitten with the True Blood book series. I have read 6 books in less than 3 weeks! How is that even possible? They are totally addicting! I am actually sad I have 3 books left but I'm super excited for Season 3 to come out this summer on HBO. They have done an awesome job with the characters - especially Eric, who I am completely in love with :)

This morning's breakfast was not too exciting. I ran out of chia seeds and after my disaster oatmeal experience yesterday, I didn't even attempt to bring something this morning. I grabbed a soy latte and bagel with cream cheese at the cafe downstairs. I actually brought a big salad for lunch today but then my friend called and I learned that I had won a bet and he was going to buy me lunch :) My only stipulation is that I need some VEGGIES! Too many carbs lately. My tummy hasn't been tolerating them very well lately either. Okie doke blog friends - I am off to be productive! Hopefully this caffeine will kick in soon :)

Amber

 

Thursday
28Jan2010

A Quickie

Nice title huh? ;)

I am a disorganized mess this today with my meals. I am totally out of creamer, I left both breakfast tupperwares at work last night and my fridge is embarrassingly bare. Hence, the soy latte and blueberry muffin I grabbed at our cafe downstairs. I am actually taking a quick jaunt to Whole Foods for lunch to pick up some coconut creamer (gonna try out the vanilla flavored one this time!) and a quick lunch at their salad bar. Tomorrow it's back to bringing my meals - this is getting expensive!

 

Thursday
21Jan2010

Veggies and Chocolate

Just some quick snapshots of what my day entailed. Everything in balance :)

 

Wednesday
20Jan2010

Hump Day Eats

Why is it that shorter weeks always feel so long?? I guess it is the anticipation of the next weekend being so soon - the days just drag for me! I had a DE-licious sandwich for dinner tonight with some leftover chili from my boyfriend's mom. I also had a side of WTF is wrong with Heidi Montag?? She is certifiably insane and power hungry. I know people say it's so "sad" that she has to do this to herself but honestly I don't find it sad - I find it ridiculous. The girl is old enough to make her own decisions and I think this was a seriously stupid one. Ok - I'm done ranting!

Yay for sandwiches with no meat. It took me awhile to realize that I can make a good sandwich without meat. I avoided them for awhile! Hope your humpday is going quickly :)

Wednesday
20Jan2010

Blowing Sideways

We are getting pummeled with wind and rain and even some thunderstorms this week. It's awesome - reminds me of being a child on the east coast. I grew up on a little island in New Jersey and we have the CRAZIEST thunderstorms and flooding. My mom was always super excited to bundle us up and take us on walks in the rain.

PS can you tell how much I love my rain boots?  I've been giving them their own little photo shoot. There is something super cool about brightly colored rain boots against a dreary background.

I love this Hunter ad:

In other news - my breakfasts have been extremely boring and predictable. Chia Oats, Chia Oats, Chia Oats. I am not sick of them yet but I'm afraid I may be soon so I mixed it up a bit this morning and braved the storm to grab a bagel and cream cheese at our cafe downstairs. Yum. I heart bagels so much. Lunch is undecided as of now - I guess it depends on how much I want to brave the storm. I did bring some snacky items but my fridge has been pretty bare lately so it's not that exciting. Fish tacos are calling my name...

What is your favorite stormy weather food? Mine is anything involving mashed potatoes. Thai food is always a cozy meal too!