I flip-flopped my schedule today and worked out first thing. I loveeee biking to the gym!! It’s so much more rewarding, and not to mention being out in the fresh morning air is a great way to wake up and warm up on the way. I did 30 minutes on the Stairmaster when I got there, followed by a round of abs. On my ride home I biked right into a Girl On The Run: Molly Barker!! What a coincidence. She was in the middle of a hard run and we couldn’t believe we saw each other just like that.
Once home I decided to give Cati’s Savory Prosciutto Oats from the Honest Foods Contest a try!! We picked up some dried figs and prosciutto at the grocery store and I had some goat cheese on hand.
I added a few strawberries and ryeberries and left off the pine nuts (didn’t have any) and balsamic because I didn’t really want vinegar for breakfast – but I added a drizzle of honey instead.
They were quite delicious! I’m not a huge meat eater, but it was fun for a special breakfast. I actually really enjoyed the goat’s cheese too. And of course the figs were fantastic – the dried ones tasted more like dates to me. Like a less sticky date. Yum!
With hot tea –
The Boca Haiku Contest Winners!
You guys did it again!! We were so impressed by your creativity and wit! It was another tough contest to judge – I don’t know if I could have chosen winners! But the husband managed to select five favorites. (Winners, be sure to email me your mailing addresses.)
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BocaHaikuContestWinners! |
Pizza
Pizza in oven. Warm, gooey, cheesy, crispy… And… burning! Oh crap! –Anne P. |
Proposal
Marriage proposal. Chicken, brie, melted my heart. Of course I said yes. -Nadine K. |
| Ribs.
ribs ribs ribs ribs ribs melty cheese melty cheesy i love ribs and cheese –Mason H. |
Peach Season
Oh sweet summer peach! I wish you could stay longer. Back to apples now. –Polly G. |
Huevos Rancheros
Huevos rancheros. Eggs that taste even better with two Coronas. –Sarah S.
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I’d say the defining characteristic of the winning poems was setting up a vivid picture in my mind. Pizza was nicely descriptive, but the last line really brings it into the real world. It captures the expectation of perfect pizza with the utter failures that we’ve all experienced. I like Proposal because it blends two topics so well. The melted brie/melted heart makes me feel so content and cozy. Ribs is hilarious!!! While most people tried to be as thoroughly descriptive and attempt to say everything with just a few words, Mason took a risk and went the exact opposite, but it works great when you’re talking about messy ribs. Peach Season makes me sad in a way. Peaches are definitely my favorite fruit, and the end of summer and peach season is a bit depressing (not to mention that I sullenly resent having to go back to apples as well). I like the dead-pan humor of Huevos Rancheros. Also because you do that thing in your head “is it that eggs and beer are good, and H. Rancheros make it even better? Or is it H. Rancheros are good, but even better with the beer?” I really enjoyed reading these and can’t wait to do something similar again!
The Brilliant Entries
| Happy Baby
Rice cereal goop Slops all over wee ‘lil Me Baby drools with glee! -Sara M. |
Johnny Depp
Consume perfection! Johnny Depp shan’t be eaten, … Breakfast shall suffice. -Ansley D. |
Almond Butter
Gooey and crunchy. AB, like priest or rabbi Unites them at last -Matt A. |
| The View
It’s not about food Believe me or not it’s true The breathtaking view -Sami R. |
Earth Friendly Meal
Good for planet earth No animals were harmed when Creating my meal –Maggie H. |
Autumn Sweet Potato
Sweet potato sin Color of a harvest moon Best eaten alone –Lana |
| Roasted Veggies
Roasted Veg’tables Red, Yellow, Purple & Green Great for any meal! -Claire N. |
Artichoke
Silvery thistle Teeth on edge, scraping sweet flesh Savoring your heart -Julie B. |
A Satisfying Meal
Greens, fruit, nuts, protein, makes for a satisfying meal for me today! –Midolie L. |
| Thanksgiving Reminiscence
Pungent aroma, The smell of cooking spices Roasting the air crisp –rlKA |
My Cup of Tea
The perfect mug full hot tea swirled with creamy milk my soul is at peace -Leslie N. |
A Favorite Childhood Memory
Eating with my gramp, Way back when, on his small farm. Fresh, crisp cucumbers. -Laura E. |
| The Lost Brand
Hamburger Helper. Rice Oriental is BEST Where can I find it? -Suzy S. |
Breakfast Delight
Warm banana oats Peanut butter covered spoon A face with a smile 🙂 –Megan O. |
Mystifying, Mysterious Eggplant …
Spongy flesh, not quite bitter, beneath glossy skins. Nightshade dishes glow. -Carrie H |
| Sweet PB
Smoothies, Oats and Bread Creamy and Divine it is A taste of heaven -Kelly B. |
Meatball Pasta
Semolina Swirls in tangy meatball glory pasta bliss abounds -Christin S. |
Strawberries ‘n Cream
Blossoms of sweetness Showered in daring dairy Swirls, touched by the bee. -Sarah S.
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| London Vindaloo
Eyes water, nose runs A taste bud smack down royale London Vindaloo! -Lcaserta |
Great Meal
The perfect portions. Entice one to explore and Satisfy the body. -Martha A. |
Oatmeal Please!
Oatmeal for me please! Clearin’ out these arteries! Warm and dee-li-cious! –Caroline F. |
| I Love Food
I love all the foods… Taste, texture, color, smell. Just GET IN MY BELLY! –Laura E. |
Caribbean Jerk
Jerk, rice chicken peas Turquoise waters call my name Respect, Jamaica. -JennC |
Ice Cream Sundae
Peaked with clouds of cream. Streams of chocolate flow down, a mountain of bliss. -Susan H. |
| Icing
I feel no regret Over calories or stares Icing still on nose… -Molly F.
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Not So Shaky Shake One scoop and some milk Now I got some protein, babe. Here come the muscles! –Adria
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Anything Savor every last bite. It’s a beautiful thing What’re you waiting for? -Bev R.
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| Breakfast For Lunch
Sunnyside up eggs, toast, and spicy Boca links Ah, breakfast for lunch! -Julie H.
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Cinnamon Roll
Inevitable. The way the cinnamon roll always rocks my socks. -Nicole P.
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EggBeaters and Feta
Sizzle of fresh veg Add lemony yellow eggs Top with snow white cheese. -D Joanne |
| On The Side
Sir, a table for two. Grilled fruit de mer on crisp leaves. Dressing on the side. -James C.
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Just Chocolate
I should eat whole grains, Vegetables, fruit, dairy and meat. I want chocolate. –Deretta A.
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Snickers
Forgotten Snickers in my desk so melty sweet so hungry. Why wait? -Emily T.
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| Kashi’s Mighty Bites
They dance in yogurt, Swim by the berries. “Crunch me!” Army of sweetness. -RhodeyGirl |
My Salad
A scrumptious salad veggies a plenty a must green purple orange -Trish |
Ben & Jerry’s
Cold but sweet affair One night stand, two lovers mine The day’s sorrows drown. –Judy M.
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| The Devil’s Comfort
Cheesy potatoes Gooey, robust, heavenly Perfect comfort food -Becky |
Carnivore
They say, eat a tree But I will forever be Carnivorous me! -Mary Beth H.
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The Melting Pot
The boyfriend and I, Giant pot of chocolate, This must be heaven! -Justy |
| Hummus
creamy, chickpea paste tahini and garlic hints tongues explode with joy -Lee R.
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Spaghetti
scrumptious yet simple pasta, tomatoes, basil spaghetti, my love –Valerie H. |
Summer Corn
Nature’s husked bounty. Glistening yellow sunshine: Buttery cobbed corn -JenP
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| Mozzarella + Tomatoes
fresh mozzarella basil from my garden and summer tomatoes -Jennifer S.
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Cornbread
Just like the crisp sun. Golden, sweet, and comforting. Moist melting morsels. -Trina A.
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Mint Chip Ice Cream
Soft spice and silk sweet Organoleptic heaven Mint chip ice cream cone! -Ida R.
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| fufu In West Africa
ivory fufu pounded and paired with poisson feeds warm memories –Rachel L. |
Avocado Maki Roll Velvety green piece Flavor encircled by rice Sticks bring joy to lips -Jackie M. |
Pink Salmon
Oh salmon, pink fish In yogurt dill marinade A taste of summer -Molly G.
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| Oatmeal
Warm, sweet and creamy Fills both my stomach and heart The perfect breakfast. –Rae P. |
Toots + Poots
Musical dinner: Beans and rice, you pick the spice. Toot toot, all aboard! –BethT
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Peach Fuzz
Perfectly ripe peach First bite feels fuzzy and then Sweetness releases -Erin F.
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| Sashimi Scallops
soothing white inside lemon-seared sea-saltedness orchid oolong steam -Meagan K.
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Lox Of Love
Chewy, doughy rounds Warm bagels, rich smoked salmon A “hole” lot to love -Tracey P. |
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I am off to run errands and then home for a late lunch 🙂
Jenn says
such a creative bunch!
greenpeeps says
Glad you enjoyed the oats, Kath! I feel a tiny bit famous, LOL! 🙂 The balsamic reduction was actually delicious, more sweet than vinegary. BUT, I agree with you, the thought of balsamic vinegar for breakfast would have put me over the edge (that’s why I had mine for dinner, because I never could have convinced myself to try them in the morning)!!
I love the haikus, but I especially loved “Caribbean Jerk” because I visited Jamaica for the first time this summer and the blue waters are calling my name too!
Cati
rhodeygirl says
wow all the entries are great!
arianna says
Kath, YOU are brilliant. I’ve been reading for a few months and LOVING your blog, and after watching your oatmeal video last night I tried your whipping technique. YUM. Perfection. Thank you.
Christie says
Oatmeal will never get old.. although I prefer oatbran it is just as versatile!
Anne P says
oh my goodness hooray!!!!! how exciting 🙂 my english teacher from 10th grade would be so proud 😉
there are so many good ones!! love the peach/apple one… so true! i almost did one about watermelon, my other favorite summer fruit.
Rachel says
The haikus were so good! I loved the artichoke one.
Heather says
Those haikus are awesome!! So creative! I think the Ribs one is my favorite 🙂
Ange C. says
So fun to read the haikus. The artichoke one is sooo witty!
ray says
ribs ribs ribs ribs ribs?
Jenny says
Going back to the convo on here the other day, this is an great article the NY times did about bikes and cars sharing the road around the country:
http://www.nytimes.com/2008/08/10/fashion/10bikewars.html?ref=fashion
(if it asks you to register to read it, it’s free!)
Jen says
Kath….you need your own show on T.V.!!!!!!
VeggieGirl says
Such fun, innovative haiku entries!!
Claire says
Wow, such creative haikus..I was too embarrassed to send one! Oh and oats with prosciutto, now that is interesting!
Denise says
Kath, I can’t remember if I already asked you… I’m adding your blog to my blog’s list. Is that cool?
Dx
Nicole says
What cute entries! I loved that contest, it was a fun one!
Laurenq says
i really like justy’s ben n jerrys one!!!
HangryPants says
Oh these were so fun to read! Thanks for posting them and thanks to the writers for writing them!
Jenn says
just a note,,, before anyone goes back to Mcdonalds, just know that their fries are DIPPED in HFCS! gross.
Mason H. says
OMGGG I WON!
Hahah thank you Kath!
When talking about ribs and cheese, I am speechless 🙂
C says
Those haikus are great!
tfh says
Nice job haiku writers!
Kath, when you wrote “I biked right into a girl on the run” I immediately imagined an accident before my brain worked things out. Glad you didn’t LITERALLY bike into her, but that’s such a funny coincidence!
Katie says
Oh I am SO jealous that you get to bike to the gym. I can not BELIEVE that my gym doesn’t have anywhere to chain your bike to! It’s ridic. But, oh! You’ll be so proud of me! I joined the gym at work today so I can get my cadio done here and save time afterwork by doing my weights at the gym when I get home. YAY!
polly says
Thanks for picking my peachy one Kath!
I do think you need your own show on Food Network. Have you ever seen Diners Drive-Ins and Dives? It cracks me up and it’s fun to see Guy (the host) eating all this crazy and yummy stuff.
Anyways, thanks again, Kath! I will soon miss my peaches… 🙁 Good thing back to apples means apples season and yummy crunchy cortlands! MMMM.
Kath says
arianna ,
Awww shucks, thanks 🙂
Jen ,
I wish!!
Denise ,
Definitely cool 8)
Katie ,
There’s not even a lamp post to lock to?? You should get on them with a complaint!! But awesome about the work gym 🙂
Kath
Betsy says
sorry to say that that is one oatmeal combo of yours i iwill not be trying. you know, being a vegetarian and all. 😉
oatmeal says
Hahaha the “Oatmeal Please” haiku is hilarious and awesome! 😀 The “Peach Season” one’s great as well!
And I’m tempted to try figs after reading your description of them a couple of entries ago!
Ali says
Everyone did a great job, they were so fun to read!
When does the next contest begin?!
🙂
Kathleen W says
YAY! Congrats Anne!!!
Foodie (Fab and Delicious Food) says
I loved reading all the haikus 🙂 So creative!!