Friday, July 11th, 2008

Short on Time

Sorry no dinner post last night guys! I simply ran out of time. Between traveling uptown, picking up the CSA harvest, walking to my apt, chores around my apt, traveling back down to Chelsea, cleaning, packing, baking for Peter and cooking dinner - there wasn’t enough hours in the evening! I seem [...]

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Friday, June 20th, 2008

Oatmeal Zucchini Muffins and Polenta and Black Bean Casserole

Hey guys,
I forgot to mention in my breakfast post that today was a Summer Friday, meaning I got off work at 2 PM. Whoo hoo! After work, I took my friend and colleague Ines to the nail salon to get manicures and pedicures. I was in need of a refresh, and her [...]

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Monday, June 2nd, 2008

Poor Planning, USA or How I Ended Up with Incredibly Caloric Whole Wheat Vegan Pound Cake

Yikes.  This afternoon was definitely a lesson in the need to plan ahead! Before I left work, I had a Luna Bar:

Snack was 180 calories, 24g carbs, 5g fat, and 10g protein.
I got out of work early and managed to get the laundry and do my chores on time.  I was in my gym clothes [...]

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Saturday, May 17th, 2008

Sunshine and Sunshine Muffins

After brunch this morning, Peter and I walked around the neighborhood to soak up some of this beautiful day. I managed to drag Peter into the kitchen supply store to pick up some new kitchen tools, yay!  I got a pair of tongs, a Y-peeler, and a mini-muffin pan!  To celebrate, I made Carrot-Pineapple-Sunshine Muffins [...]

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Sunday, May 11th, 2008

Kate’s Bake Shop

Hey guys! Whew, I’ve had a long evening in the kitchen! I decided to make two types of cookie for my recipients: “You Got Your Peanut Butter in My Chocolate” Cookies from ED&BV, and Chewy Raspberry Cookies from Veganomicon. I used the basic recipes, except I subbed Cashew Macadamia Butter [...]

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