Dining in my PJs on the couch with House Hunters
Getting through these marathon days are so much easier knowing I have Thursdays off. When I was in class from 8am-9pm this summer 4 days in a row it was harder to charge through.
My giant salad of a lunch held me over well, as usual, and I got hungry around 6:30 for my LaraBar. Recalls, schmecalls – they’re just doing that to protect themselves legally. I seriously doubt LaraBar is infested with tainted PB.
I nibbled on this guy and savored it – took me about 30 minutes!
Here’s my friend Travis, who wanted to be on the blog! So I am featuring him to show you that he has traded his usual sugary soda for a water!! I just hope he keeps it up. As a future dietitian, he’s got to set an example!
I didn’t feel that hungry upon returning home – until I started eating! I gobbled this leftover Mustard Greens + Beans Quinoa.
And I was craving yogurt, so I had a half cup with the last of my secret oatmeal cookies (I saved a few more in the freezer!) and a tsp of raspberry jam.
My tray, with tea.
What I Learned Today
Clinical was awesome tonight!!
Here’s a video that we watched reporting the research that calorie restriction may lead to longevity. It’s a bit long (12 minutes), but interesting if you have the time.
And the research behind it: CALERIE: Comprehensive Assessment of Long-Term Effects of Reducing Intake of Energy.
I am SO EXCITED about yoga + oats tomorrow. I have come to love and look forward to the ritual.
G’night!
Sharon says
Nothing beats relaxing in your PJs.
Katy G. says
I found peanut butter larabars at Target for $0.54 on Monday and couldn’t buy them because they were flagged at the register to not be sold. I was so bummed! When will I ever find 54 cent larabars again??
Meghann says
I have the same feelings about the recall and enjoyed my PB Larabar for my snack this morning. 🙂
Marisa (trim the fat) says
Cozy PJ’s!
Good job, Travis!
I feel the same way sometimes, not realizing that I’m really hungry until I start eating! Unfortunately, some times I don’t stop 🙁
I am loving your dessert!
ashley (sweet & natural) says
Go Travis – rockin’ the STL Cardinals hat!
Shelby says
Aww, I wish I kept my PB Larabar! I threw mine away this morning even though I totally wanted to devour it!
Evey says
I feel the same way about the Larabar issue.. I was about to throw mine out, but since I saw you and others agree with me, I think I will enjoy my bars rather than waste them.
Dinner in PJs while watching the tube? sounds like a good night, indeed.
Thanks for the video link!
zestycook says
I love House Hunters!! The PJ’s are looking sharp.. see you in the morning for Oats – I will skip the Yoga 🙂
VeggieGirl says
Love the first photo; and I love ‘House Hunters’!! 😀
You’re brave – I threw out all 7 of my PB Cookie Larabars (after being called by Larabar, and getting a full refund).
Jasmine (Sweet and Fit) says
hope you don’t get sick from that larabar – then again I know several other people who have recently ate the PB cookie larabar and they are just fine – i think larabar is just being extra extra cautious
NT (21 and Running) says
Love house hunters, especially when they go International:)
Jen says
Awesome p.js and dinner!! I too am eating my pb and pb prodcuts 🙂 hehe
Meg says
You look so comfortable in your PJs. Glad clinical was so interesting. Thanks for the links!
Laura says
I had quinoa and chickpeas for dinner last night and lunch today too; it’s such a good combination. Last night, I just sauteed white onion and cumin seeds in a little olive oil, added 1 tsp each of ground turmeric, crushed garlic, ginger and chilli, and diced pumpkin, eggplant, carrot, courgette, celery, cauliflower and broccoli, mixed in one small can tomato paste, 1 can of diced tomatoes with basil, 1 can of Morrocan-spiced crushed tomatoes and 1 can of chickpeas. You just simmer it for forty minutes or so, serve over quinoa and it’s really good. 🙂
Today I just had the leftover quinoa with half a can of chickpeas, buzzed in the microwave, then seasoned with lemon juice, flax seed oil, salt, pepper and a sprinkling of pumpkin seeds. Also good! I always make my quinoa the same way, adding 1 crushed clove of garlic, 1 tsp organic vegetable stock powder and about ten threads of saffron to the pot while it’s simmering; I highly recommend it!
As a New Zealander who’s fascinated with some of the US products I see on the American food blogs, I had a question about the Larabars: are they just dried fruit and ground nuts? They sound yummy; unfortunately I’m allergic to nuts, but I can’t resist eating natural fruit leather on an almost daily basis, and I wondered if Larabars taste similar, only thicker and more bulked out with the nuts?
Michaela says
Yeah Travis! Go Cardinals 🙂
Stephanie says
I agree with Veggie Girl, why not just get ur refund from larabar instead of risk side effects? Lots of people have gotten sick and I read that a few died, sorry to be Debbie Downer- but you know that not everyone was going to agree with you on that. I order a huge case from Amazon that was delivered yesterday…they are going back!!
Serena says
Wow, I’m surprised at the recall comments. The corporation where they found salmonella did supply pb to General Mills, who makes Larabars, so even if the recall was issued out of an abundance of caution and it’s unlikely the bars are contaminated, why risk it, especially when they’ll issue a full refund? Over 400 people have gotten sick in 43 states, and 10 have died. Just doesn’t seem worth it however small the possibility.
Molly says
Wow, what a coincidence!
I had a gotten my first PB larabar and then I heard about the recall. Today I kept debating back and forth on whether I should eat it or throw it out. I figured that there wasn’t too great a chance that it would be contaminated, so I decided to eat it!
I hope we’re both okay! It was really yummy, and I don’t feel anything yet?
Liz says
I agree with Serena and Stephanie. I would have definitely thrown it out and got the refund. I don’t think ignoring a recall is a good idea.
But, regardless, your meals look great today.
Marissa says
I love House Hunters!!! Great show!!
Diana says
I love House Hunters – the international one! Glad you’re relaxing and I love the socks!
Melissa says
Eating in pj’s sounds like the way to go for me!! : )
FutureRD09 says
GO CARDS!!!! HEHE
Katie says
Hey Travis…love the hat!! GO CARDS! 🙂
bobbi says
love the Pj’s and slippers!
allijag says
I love house hunters – my hubs and I play a game trying to guess which house they will pick! 🙂
Maggie says
Cool video! Bobby and I just watched it.
seelee live (for the love of peanut butter) says
have a great night sleep. there’s nothin quite like kickin back on the couch!!
jenn says
I agree–don’t ignore a food recall! It’s there for a reason.. it’s not them being cautious. Why risk it?
Sarah (lovINmytummy) says
I have a PB Cookie Larabar in my cupboard that I REFUSE to part with. I say live dangerously!!!!!
Marianne says
Living on the edge eating the Larabar. I have 2 on my counter I haven’t yet thrown out. They taunt me to eat them, but I doubt I will.
seelee live (for the love of peanut butter) says
I do not agree with those throwing their food away or returning it. the chances are too slim in order to do this. i think its fine you ate it.
Kim says
Eh, you knew the facts and made an informed decision, so choosing to eat it is your prerogative. I do think Larabar-gate brings up an interesting point, which is how desensitized America has become to safety recalls. You’re certainly not alone in ignoring the warnings… I think consumers have become so accustomed to regular taintings of our food supply that we just don’t take recalls seriously anymore. What a depressing statement about the safety/hygiene standards Americans have come to expect from our suppliers and government 🙁
Kath says
Guys, This LaraBar is from a box I got EONS ago. I probably wouldn’t have chosen this flavor if I’d been to the grocery store to buy it last week.
Laura ,
Most (if not all?) LaraBars have a base made of dates with mushed nuts and spices/flavors in them. There are several recipes online to make them at home that you could try to replicate them and perhaps we all could for the PB ones during the recalls?. I remember that Angela at Oh She Glows made some. And I think VeggieGirl did too.
Kath
thepinkpeppercorn says
Now I just want to chill in my pj’s all day with a cute little tray! hehe. And good work on savoring the Lara bar (classes always made me starving!!)
Joanne says
I actually did research at school for 3 years with the guy who discovered the gene that mediates the response to calorie restriction, and have done a lot of work on it in mice. It really is some fascinating stuff!
Have fun on your day off today.
hk says
omg- i love the little yogurt bowl with cookie..perfect! So glad you’re diggin’ quinoa, I love it! happy night relaxing and your free day tomorrow- great!
Sarah W. says
I wasn’t too concerned about the pb scare, but I had just purchased some clif bars so I just checked to be sure they were safe and they are! otherwise, not much other pb products in my life. meghann ate her pb lara bar too!
JENNA says
your yogurt looks yummy!!! As for the recalls…i think its wise to be informed about it and know when you bought the pb product but honestly….is everyone just going to stop eating pb larabars forever b/c they are paranoid they will get recalled? They are processed bars you don’t know when they could or couldn’t be contaminated…..if you are that worried it is a great idea to make your own as Kath suggests but its not very nice to judge others for choosing to eat them.
brandi says
that first picture looks just like us most nights! Feet up, watching something and enjoying dinner.
We don’t have a dining room or an eat-in kitchen, so we do what we have to!
Sheila | Live Well 360° says
Ok, so I had to chime in here. I also love chaturanga and surprisingly, plow, it really stretches my neck! I love the feeling after you are done, when you just lay there and feel so relaxed. The poses I struggle with most are humble warrior and toppling tree…people can actually do this??? Ha.
I too am working to achieve some more zen in my day. Its so easy to get caught up in the “go-go-go” I am making sure to take time out to focus on just “being”.
Take care.
Sheila
http://www.livewell360.com
Sarah says
I don’t know guys, be careful! I ate a PB Larabar Sunday night and then woke up Monday morning (12 hours later) horribly sick. It’s best to throw them out and call the company to get your $$ back. They are my favorite flavor, so I’m hoping this doesn’t last long.
Britt says
Not sure why everyone seems to think Larabar would be exempt…they’re owned by general mills now, whom I guarantee you uses industrial ingredients. I’m certain they are just being cautious, and that most of them are unlikely to make anyone sick. But it’s worth noting that they’re not longer made by a small business. GM purchased them in June.
kristen says
Besides my love for cooking, nutrition and fitness, I LOVE HGTV too! Especially house hunters, it’s so fun to try to decide which house they are going to get. I always seem to pick the wrong one. I just bought a PB LaraBar to try before this recall, and now I am bummed because I absolutely love PB. Quinoa is great and it cooks pretty quick. I have a recipe for quinoa stuffed bell peppers on my blog which is really good!
kristen
mytastytravels.blogspot.com
SalemHouse says
Jam in yogurt sounds like such a good idea! And I really enjoyed the longevity video – thanks for the link!
Frannie says
Hi Kath! I too have read about calorie restriction as a method of increasing life span. When I was graduating with my B.S., there was a lot of news about these two guys who were hot on the trail of a set of genes involved in this process. I always thought it was a really interesting topic. Thanks for the video.
Also, the clinical definition of salmonellosis says that you get sick almost immediately – 30 min to an hour after ingestion of contaminated food – so if you’re not sick right now after eating your larabar, you’re probably ok. And though they are owned by GM, to be marketed as all-raw, they can’t use the same kind of PB that goes into most food products because it is cooked with sugar and such.
Anywho, have a great day!
mrs darling says
You make this dieting business sound like fun! 🙂
I am inspired by your pic of your feet, the snack and Tv. What a wonderful way to spend an evening. I love your room there your sitting in. It looks beautiful from the little I can see. 🙂
mrs darling says
You make this dieting business sound like fun! 🙂
I am inspired by your pic of your feet, the snack and Tv. What a wonderful way to spend an evening. I love your room there you’re sitting in. It looks beautiful from the little I can see. 🙂
mrs darling says
You make this dieting business sound like fun! 🙂
I am inspired by your pic of your feet, the snack and Tv. What a wonderful way to spend an evening. I love your room there you’re sitting in. It looks beautiful from the little I can see. 🙂
mrs darling says
OOPs sorry about that. Yikes.
Frannie says
Oh no! I just read that General Foods (General Mills parent corp) DID recall Larabars! So much for my theory on it being processed differently because it’s raw. Sorry!
Erica says
Gotta say, I don’t know Travis, but I like him…he’s got a St. Louis Cardinals hat on!!! That’s our team! Seriously, we live for Cards games in the summer and fall! Yay, Travis! teehee
Josh says
https://www.larabar.com/secure/index_.php
They ARE recalling these! Nuts!