I brought my leftovers from the 4-B’s dinner for lunch today and nuked them hot before I left. They were still quite warm 45 minutes later when I got set up on campus. When we had this for dinner we topped the mixture with a mustard sauce, but I left my lunch portion plain so I could add whatever dressing I was craving at the time. I was puzzled at what to add (and almost just ate it plain) when I thought of cinnamon. I think cinnamon tastes good on everything (the husband violently disagrees). I also squirted on a 1 tsp or so of honey. It was just slightly sweet peeking through the savory!
Also had TJ’s greek yogurt with jam and almonds (LOVE the almonds in greek yogurt! They are so chewy – just how I like it)
And a big pear. Although I blogged the other day about switching to liking fruit whole vs. sliced, this pear was gone in 2 minutes because it was hard to eat and I gobbled it down. I would have enjoyed it more if I had pre-chopped it and eaten it with a fork. Guess I can’t treat all fruits the same!
Only three components today, but I still manged to hit all the food groups –
This lunch was about 550 kcal with a whopping 22 grams of fiber (thanks pear (6), bulgur (6) and beans (5)!) and 29 grams of protein.
I’m pretty full!!
Off to class. I’m totally NOT prepared for my stats test, but I only need a 70 in this class to prove I took and I’m confident enough I can get at least a 70 on the test. The practice test was really hard, so hopefully he’ll surprise us with an easier test and I’ll do well 🙂
XOXO
ibex says
I think I have a mild addiction to cinnamon, it’s my go to seasoning!!! LOVE IT! xoxox good luck with stats~
Anne says
Just thought I’d share that I had tuna salad today with celery and some dijon mustard sticking it all together! Thanks for the idea… for some reason I’d never thought to use mustard instead of mayo. Very tasty!!
Comrade GoGo says
That is one ginormous pear! Sometimes I have to cut my mongo produce in half or it’s too much at one time.
TrishT says
Does Greek yogurt have the live active cultures that are in regular yogurt?
arimcg says
I put cinnamon on everything, too. It’s really good in a banana/peanut butter smoothie. My boyfriend violently disagrees with that 🙂
VeggieGirl says
Cinnamon is definitely one of the staples in my pantry – it lends such a robust (yet mellow) flavor and aroma to both sweet AND savory dishes – love it!!
My goodness, that pear IS quite large – makes it even better :0D
You’ll pass that stats test with flying colors – no worries!!
Greta says
I have been using the Trader Joe’s frozen mango in my oatmeal for breakfast. I just add it frozen and it softens while the oatmeal is cooking. Then I mash it up and add some banana and the combo is tasty.
alex says
I think this is “test week” @ universities across the country! Good luck with your stats test!
and lunch looks great!
Kiala says
See, now I would have had plain yogurt and sriracha on mine because, to me (and to my husband), all food is just a vehicle for hot sauce.
Except oatmeal. Which is just a vehicle for peanut butter.
Courty says
Mmm, cinnamon-YUM. I love putting a sprinkle in hot chocolate! It adds a lot to the flavor. And since it is snowing here, I think I will have some now! Good luck on the test!
Gen says
This is a random post and you may not remember but I am the one who asked for book recommendations for my beach vacation–I should have posted sooner since I got back a few weeks ago but I just wanted to thank everyone for the recommendations, especially for “Eat Pray Love”–I couldn’t put it down for two days! I think what I enjoyed most about it was the author’s courage to do what is scary to me and maybe many of us as well: to be honest with herself and decide to make a real change in her life to figure out what happiness means to her. What I enjoy most about Kath’s blog is her honesty and dedication to her health, the people in her life and her education, all of which I imagine to mean happiness to her. Thanks again Kath for bringing such a positive spirit to us every day!
Gen
BethT says
Anyone here an expert on curry paste? Making a recipe tonight that calls for it and I’ve never bought it….is green paste typically hotter than red?
eliza says
eat pray love is wonderful!
Molly says
6 + 6+ 5 adds to 17 grams of fiber. Did you forget to include something?
Christin says
Kiala have you ever tried spicy popcorn? I think Tabasco makes it, and then theres another brand…it’s REALLY good if you’re a hot sauce addict. A co-worker brought it in one day and it burned the hell out of my mouth, but I was hooked from then on…
Christin says
BethT
I googled “difference between red and green curry” and came up with a bunch of nonesense for the most part, but here was the best asnwer:
“it depends if it’s asian curry or modified western curry. the main stuff that makes the color if it’s asian then red is curry powder with lots of tomatoes in it, yellow is curry powder with lots of turmeric powder & green curry (usually quite hot) is lemon grass, lots of green chillies & coriander leaves. this is just a few of the main ingredients that makes the difference. the tastes is very different too as the red & yellow leans more towards indian asian curry but green is more thai asian curry. all of them can be made to be mild hot to very hot.”
hope it helps & happy cooking! 🙂
Christin says
ok BethT, so I just found a better answer from someone who i think might actually be Thai, but the answer was long so here’s the link in case…
http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20071007070115AAWyvxm
Kiala says
Oh no, I have not tried that Christin, but thanks! I looooove popcorn and I’ve never been good at spicing it up myself. All the spice tends to end up in the bottom of the bowl and then I have to lick my fingers and touch the spices and then kind of stick it on the popcorn pieces individually. I don’t think this is how Martha Stewart would do it. But Nigella Lawson might.
B_Hlthy says
it was delicious! ll take a pic prob tomorrow morning! ill try to put it up somehow.. can i put pics in comments on here? hmm…
also strange question… what are your personal feelings on working out when mildly sick? I mean like a runny nose/ sinus problems/ etc. ?
Cara says
I would have never of thought of using cinnamon in anything other than oatmeal or french toast. thanks for the idea 🙂
Christin says
Right on, I really think you’ll like it…I saw recipes on foodnetwork’s website for making your own version, but here’s the link to the tabasco one, just in case 🙂
http://www.texmextogo.com/store/PPF/parameters/69_2/more_info.asp
Christin says
Ok, so in the spirit of valentines day, cinnamon, and spicy foods, here is a spicy popcorn recipe with cinnamon! hehe (can you all tell i am bored at work yet??) Enjoy!
Cinnamon Red Hot Popcorn – Hot Valentine’s Day Recipe
10 cups air-popped popcorn (plain)
3/4 cup granulated sugar
3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
1/2 cup light corn syrup
3 tablespoons pepper sauce
2 tablespoons honey
6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) unsalted butter, at room temperature, cut into thin pats
1 tablespoon cinnamon
Directions
Preheat oven to 250 degrees.
Place popcorn in 5-quart ovenproof bowl or Dutch oven.
Bake 15 minutes.
Combine sugars, corn syrup, pepper sauce and honey in 2-quart saucepan.
Bring to a full boil over medium-high heat, stirring just until sugars dissolve.
Boil about 6 to 8 minutes or until soft-crack stage (290 degrees on candy thermometer).
Do not stir. Remove from heat.
Gradually add butter and cinnamon to sugar mixture, stirring gently until well blended.
Pour over popcorn, tossing to coat evenly. Spread popcorn mixture on greased baking sheets, using two forks.
Cool completely. Break into bite-size pieces. Store in airtight container up to two weeks.
Makes 18 cups.
Note: If popcorn mixture sets to quickly, return to oven to rewarm
Becky A. says
In regards to fiber in the meal-the squash, broccoli and almonds(?) probably added some more….
grace says
B_Hlthy: I love to go for a walk/powerwalk when I’m mildly sick. It feels good to move around and get my blood flowing. I always feel a little bit better afterwards. If I really feel the “awful” kind of sick, I just rest. I might open a window or go for a short easy walk. I think fresh air does wonders (even when it’s cold). Either way, you probably want to pass on the gym, so you don’t spread any kind of bug.
Aimee H. says
I had a mild cold this week and I still exercised (pilates, mild strength training and step aerobics), but I actually feel a lot better today overall. I think the exercise sort of gives my immune system a little more oomph.
And I have to say that I also LOVE cinnamon and add it to everything.
Adrienne says
My favorite ‘dessert’ is stoneyfield plain yogurt (1/4 cup but can vary) of yogurt sprinkled with a little splenda and cinnamon, then an apple or pear sliced up with extra cinnamon- its healthy and sweet! Or even just a plain apple sprinkled with cinnamon! Perfect!
the husband says
Yeah, food is definitely a vehicle for hot sauce for me as well. Dare I say it… I have the highest spice tolerance of anyone I’ve ever met! That’s right, that’s a challenge.
I learned in Mexico of the idea of putting hot sauce on popcorn and have never looked back since.
Kath says
Trish,
Yes, I have seen “live cultures” on the side of my greek yogurts.
Gen,
Thanks so much for your nice comment! Texasfoodie and I are swapping books – I can’t wait to read Eat, Pray, Love. I have no idea when I’ll have time though!
Molly,
Those were just the big fiber contributors – the veggies and almonds also had fiber.
B_Hlthy,
Email me the photo and I’ll see what I can do!
I think the general rule for sickness is if it’s “above the neck” it’s OK to work out (and if you’re up for it) but if it’s whole body or in the chest, take a day off or do something light like walking or yoga or stretching.
Kath
goalie30 says
B_Hlthy/re: working out when ill
Usually what I tell my patients when they are sick and ask this question (and I also personally follow this advice) is to listen to your body, when you are ill it means your immune system is low, and if you have really been working out hard and/or juggling a lot of activities recently such as studying, long hours at work, kids, etc. it may be your body’s way of saying “I need a break!” so often people will get ill when their body is TOO stressed out or overtrained. I work with sick people every day and the only times I usually get sick are when I have pushed my body really hard for more than just a few weeks in a row. If you just have a “cold” (ie runny nose, slight cough, no fevers, no wheezing/ chest congestion) and you feel ok, then light to medium workouts should still be fine, but I wouldn’t recommend full hard workouts until your back to 100%. If you have body aches, fevers, bad cough, wheezing, etc. this could be the flu/pneumonia/bronchitis basically more than just a cold, and it’s scientifically been proven that sleep and rest does decrease the duration and intensity of the flu, so you should take it easy and rest, if you must get a workout in, make it something light that won’t stress your body further like a short walk or yoga. and PLEASE don’t go to the gym if you have flu symptoms, the first 5 days of the flu is VERY contagious and this is how it gets spread!
B_Hlthy says
Thanks all for the advice everyone! My mom always tells me (even if its minor symptoms) to rest… and that bothers me. I feel similar to goalie and kath…. but wondered about more opinions other than my mom… i love her but shes my mom!