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style="text-align: center;"><strong>Hey guys!</strong></p><p
style="text-align: center;">I hope you are all having a fantastic week! I&#8217;m glad to hear you all enjoyed yesterday&#8217;s <span
style="color: #008000;"><a
title="Blend By Number" href="http://www.kissmybroccoliblog.com/2013/05/20/blend-by-number/"><span
style="color: #008000;">Blend 2013 recap</span></a></span>! As promised, today&#8217;s post is all about&#8230;</p><p
style="text-align: center;"><strong>THE FOOD!!</strong></p><p
style="text-align: center;">We&#8217;ve got a lot to cover, so let&#8217;s do this!</p><p
style="text-align: center;"><span
style="color: #008000;"><a
href="http://www.crosscountrycajun.com/2013/05/21/blend-retreat-out-of-the-comfort-zone-into-friendship/"><span
style="color: #008000;">Tess</span></a></span> and I had one of the later flights in. We met up with <span
style="color: #008000;"><a
href="http://betterwithveggies.com/"><span
style="color: #008000;">Heather</span></a></span>, <span
style="color: #008000;"><a
href="http://itzlinz.com/2013/05/21/blend-retreat-2013/"><span
style="color: #008000;">Linz</span></a></span>, and <span
style="color: #008000;"><a
href="http://www.wholesomebydesign.com/blend-2013/"><span
style="color: #008000;">Stephanie</span></a></span> at the airport, scored a BMW rental (woo!), and arrived at the <span
style="color: #008000;"><a
href="http://www.escalalodge.hyatt.com/en/hotel/home.html"><span
style="color: #008000;">Hyatt Escala Resort</span></a></span> around 5:30pm. Everyone else quickly headed downstairs for the start of the cocktail hour hosted by <span
style="color: #008000;"><a
href="http://silk.com/"><span
style="color: #008000;">Silk</span></a></span>, but I HAD to have a shower so fashionably late it was! <img
src='http://www.kissmybroccoliblog.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_wink.gif' alt=';)' class='wp-smiley' /></p><p
style="text-align: center;"><a
href="http://www.kissmybroccoliblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Blend-2013-Silk-Cocktail-Hour.jpg"><img
class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-17444" alt="Blend 2013 Silk Cocktail Hour" src="http://www.kissmybroccoliblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Blend-2013-Silk-Cocktail-Hour.jpg" width="640" height="376" /></a></p><p
style="text-align: center;">By the time I got downstairs, everyone was EVERYWHERE! It was so overwhelming! I quickly grabbed a drink (a Ginger Refresher) and managed a few sips in between hugs, moments of jumping up and down (when I turned and saw <span
style="color: #008000;"><a
href="http://adashofmeg.com/2013/05/20/a-marvelous-weekend-at-blend-2013/"><span
style="color: #008000;">Meg</span></a></span>), and nearly crying (the moment I finally got to meet <span
style="color: #008000;"><a
href="http://www.thenondairyqueen.com/2013/05/blends.html"><span
style="color: #008000;">Sarena</span></a></span> after TWO YEARS of following her blog!)</p><p
style="text-align: center;">It wasn&#8217;t long before we were all ushered into the dining hall for dinner. I ordered a glass of Chardonnay and was on my way&#8230;ok, that rhyme was totally an accident&#8230;WORD! <img
src='http://www.kissmybroccoliblog.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_wink.gif' alt=';)' class='wp-smiley' /></p><p
style="text-align: center;"><strong>The dinner the resort prepared was amazing!</strong></p><p
style="text-align: center;"><a
href="http://www.kissmybroccoliblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Blend-2013-Dinner-Veggies.jpg"><img
class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-17441" alt="Blend 2013 Dinner Veggies" src="http://www.kissmybroccoliblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Blend-2013-Dinner-Veggies.jpg" width="640" height="376" /></a></p><p
style="text-align: center;">Mixed greens salads, bulgar wheat salad, and a big pot of sautéed veggies&#8230;</p><p
style="text-align: center;"><a
href="http://www.kissmybroccoliblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Blend-2013-Dinner-Entree.jpg"><img
class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-17440" alt="Blend 2013 Dinner Entree" src="http://www.kissmybroccoliblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Blend-2013-Dinner-Entree.jpg" width="640" height="376" /></a>Quinoa vegetable cakes with tomato pepper coulis (whatever the heck that is), chicken with roasted potatoes and natural jus, and Alaskan halibut with brown rice pilaf and citrus nage (nage? umm, wtf?!)</p><p
style="text-align: center;"><a
href="http://www.kissmybroccoliblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Blend-2013-Dinner-Desserts.jpg"><img
class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-17439" alt="Blend 2013 Dinner Desserts" src="http://www.kissmybroccoliblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Blend-2013-Dinner-Desserts.jpg" width="640" height="376" /></a>And for dessert? Eh, you can read! <img
src='http://www.kissmybroccoliblog.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_wink.gif' alt=';)' class='wp-smiley' /></p><p
style="text-align: center;"><a
href="http://www.kissmybroccoliblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Blend-2013-Escala-Dinner.jpg"><img
class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-17443" alt="Blend 2013 Escala Dinner" src="http://www.kissmybroccoliblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Blend-2013-Escala-Dinner.jpg" width="640" height="376" /></a></p><p
style="text-align: center;">I managed to get a little bite of everything (the quinoa cake was my favorite&#8230;I&#8217;m still trying to figure out what all was in it and that <del>coulis</del> red stuff was fantastic! <img
src='http://www.kissmybroccoliblog.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_wink.gif' alt=';)' class='wp-smiley' /> Oh and I also got a bowl of carrot ginger soup (I took a picture of the pot it was in but it was SO not pretty&#8230;though it tasted amazing&#8230;and kinda made me wish they were serving grilled cheese! <img
src='http://www.kissmybroccoliblog.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_wink.gif' alt=';)' class='wp-smiley' /> )</p><p
style="text-align: center;"><a
href="http://www.kissmybroccoliblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Blend-2013-Desserts.jpg"><img
class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-17467" alt="Blend 2013 Desserts" src="http://www.kissmybroccoliblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Blend-2013-Desserts.jpg" width="640" height="428" /></a></p><p
style="text-align: center;"><span
style="color: #008000;"><a
href="http://www.sprint2thetable.com/2013/05/what-i-ate-at-blend/"><span
style="color: #008000;">Laura</span></a></span>, <span
style="color: #008000;"><a
href="http://www.cottercrunch.com/2013/05/blendiful-recap/"><span
style="color: #008000;">Lindsay</span></a></span>, and I split the three desserts&#8230;they were all pretty tasty but the panna cotta (my first time trying) was out of this world!! I may or may not have gone back for one of my own a little later! <img
src='http://www.kissmybroccoliblog.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_wink.gif' alt=';)' class='wp-smiley' /></p><p
style="text-align: center;">The next morning after a hellacious workout led by Neil of <span
style="color: #008000;"><a
href="http://www.cottercrunch.com/2013/05/blendiful-recap/"><span
style="color: #008000;">GPP Fitness</span></a></span>, which I am STILL sore from, we enjoyed a co-hosted breakfast by <span
style="color: #008000;"><a
href="mueslifusion.com"><span
style="color: #008000;">Muesli Fusion</span></a></span> and <span
style="color: #008000;"><a
href="http://www.thelaughingcow.com/"><span
style="color: #008000;">Laughing Cow</span></a></span>!</p><p
style="text-align: center;"><a
href="http://www.kissmybroccoliblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Blend-2013-Muesli-Fusion-Breakfast.jpg"><img
class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-17446" alt="Blend 2013 Muesli Fusion Breakfast" src="http://www.kissmybroccoliblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Blend-2013-Muesli-Fusion-Breakfast.jpg" width="640" height="376" /></a></p><p
style="text-align: center;">There were several flavors of muesli, bagels (regular AND gluten-free), various cream cheese spreads, fruit, and <span
style="color: #008000;"><a
href="http://chobani.com/goreal/?utm_expid=56816083-2&amp;utm_referrer=http%3A%2F%2Fchobani.com%2F"><span
style="color: #008000;">Chobani</span></a></span>.</p><p
style="text-align: center;"><a
href="http://www.kissmybroccoliblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Blend-2013-Muesli-Fusion-Laughing-Cow-Breakfast.jpg"><img
class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-17445" alt="Blend 2013 Muesli Fusion &amp; Laughing Cow Breakfast" src="http://www.kissmybroccoliblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Blend-2013-Muesli-Fusion-Laughing-Cow-Breakfast.jpg" width="640" height="376" /></a>I got a sampling of the bagels and cream cheese (the garden herb on the everything bagel was my fave), a few pieces of fruit, and a bit of muesli (again, a first for me!)&#8230;then I went back and tried the three other flavors of muesli (the An-Ox is the BEST!)&#8230;needless to say, I was STUFFED after this meal! Lol</p><p
style="text-align: center;">It wasn&#8217;t long after breakfast that we were zumba-ing it up (I swear it&#8217;s a miracle I didn&#8217;t toss that muesli), but afterwards, we were left to our own devices&#8230;</p><p
style="text-align: center;"><a
href="http://www.kissmybroccoliblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/11.jpg"><img
class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-17462" alt="11" src="http://www.kissmybroccoliblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/11.jpg" width="640" height="478" /></a></p><p
style="text-align: center;"><strong>Which CLEARLY translates into B-E-E-R-R-U-N! <img
src='http://www.kissmybroccoliblog.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_wink.gif' alt=';)' class='wp-smiley' /> </strong></p><p
style="text-align: center;">After sampling some tasty selections at <span
style="color: #008000;"><a
href="http://www.wasatchbeers.com/"><span
style="color: #008000;">Wasatch Brewery</span></a></span>&#8230;the smoked porter was amazing (dark chocolate, caramel, coffee, and smoke?!)&#8230;we did a little bar hopping and ended up at the <span
style="color: #008000;"><a
href="http://www.nonamesaloon.net/"><span
style="color: #008000;">No Name Saloon</span></a></span>.</p><p
style="text-align: center;"><a
href="http://www.kissmybroccoliblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/2.jpg"><img
class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-17463" alt="No Name Saloon Chips" src="http://www.kissmybroccoliblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/2.jpg" width="640" height="478" /></a></p><p
style="text-align: center;"><span
style="color: #008000;"><a
href="http://www.sprint2thetable.com/2013/05/what-i-ate-at-blend/"><span
style="color: #008000;">Laura</span></a></span>, <span
style="color: #008000;"><a
href="http://betterwithveggies.com/2013/05/livefit-trainer-week-6-recap-blend-workouts/"><span
style="color: #008000;">Heather</span></a></span>, <span
style="color: #008000;"><a
href="http://eatmovebalance.com/blend-2013/"><span
style="color: #008000;">Michelle</span></a></span>, <span
style="color: #008000;"><a
href="http://www.chimesdesign.com/blog/2013/05/21/vacation-pix-and-baller-guest-post/"><span
style="color: #008000;">Calee</span></a></span>, <span
style="color: #008000;"><a
href="http://www.girlyeverafter.com/blend-recap-and-bestowed-giveaway-winner/"><span
style="color: #008000;">Heather</span></a></span>, <span
style="color: #008000;"><a
href="http://www.mexigarian.com/2013/05/20/bittersweet/"><span
style="color: #008000;">Sonja</span></a></span>, and I all worked on a basket of house-made chips, salsa, guac, and some un-pictured carrots and celery before leaving the bar and heading out for a real meal.</p><p
style="text-align: center;">We had seen good reviews for <span
style="color: #008000;"><a
href="http://riverhorseparkcity.com/"><span
style="color: #008000;">Riverhorse on Main</span></a></span> before heading out that night and decided that&#8217;s where we would have dinner.</p><p
style="text-align: center;"><a
href="http://www.kissmybroccoliblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Blend-2013-River-Horse-Restaurant.jpg"><img
class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-17465" alt="Blend 2013 River Horse Restaurant" src="http://www.kissmybroccoliblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Blend-2013-River-Horse-Restaurant.jpg" width="640" height="376" /></a>Roasted red beets on potato crisps shared with <span
style="color: #008000;"><a
href="http://betterwithveggies.com/"><span
style="color: #008000;">Heather</span></a></span> and <span
style="color: #008000;"><a
href="http://eatmovebalance.com/"><span
style="color: #008000;">Michelle</span></a></span> and my entrée of slow roasted pork shoulder, whipped potatoes, and caramelized fennel.</p><p
style="text-align: center;">The service was VERY poor, but everyone seemed to enjoy their meal&#8230;except for me. Unfortunately I paid thirty bucks for two pieces of delicious fennel and some apple slaw because the meat definitely left something to be desired&#8230;twss?! <img
src='http://www.kissmybroccoliblog.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_wink.gif' alt=';)' class='wp-smiley' /> Of course, since we had a table full of foodies, there were random forkfuls of things passed around the table. I think <span
style="color: #008000;"><a
href="http://betterwithveggies.com/"><span
style="color: #008000;">Heather</span></a></span> got the best dish of the night. Her pistachio crusted trout with pomegranate salsa was fantastic!</p><p
style="text-align: center;">The next morning, after ANOTHER hellacious workout (we do NOT love burpees!), our <span
style="color: #008000;"><a
href="http://chobani.com/goreal/?utm_expid=56816083-2&amp;utm_referrer=http%3A%2F%2Fchobani.com%2F"><span
style="color: #008000;">Chobani</span></a></span> hosted breakfast TOTALLY made up for the dinner disaster!</p><p
style="text-align: center;"><a
href="http://www.kissmybroccoliblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Blend-2013-Chobani-Breakfast.jpg"><img
class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-17447" alt="Blend 2013 Chobani Breakfast" src="http://www.kissmybroccoliblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Blend-2013-Chobani-Breakfast.jpg" width="640" height="376" /></a><a
href="http://www.kissmybroccoliblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Blend-2013-Chobani-Smoothies-Pancake-Bar.jpg"><img
class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-17468" alt="Blend 2013 Chobani Smoothies &amp; Pancake Bar" src="http://www.kissmybroccoliblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Blend-2013-Chobani-Smoothies-Pancake-Bar.jpg" width="640" height="376" /></a><a
href="http://www.kissmybroccoliblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Blend-2013-Chobani-Yogurt-Granola.jpg"><img
class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-17450" alt="Blend 2013 Chobani Yogurt &amp; Granola" src="http://www.kissmybroccoliblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Blend-2013-Chobani-Yogurt-Granola.jpg" width="640" height="376" /></a><a
href="http://www.kissmybroccoliblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Blend-2013-Chobani-Omelet-Station.jpg"><img
class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-17448" alt="Blend 2013 Chobani Omelet Station" src="http://www.kissmybroccoliblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Blend-2013-Chobani-Omelet-Station.jpg" width="640" height="376" /></a></p><p
style="text-align: center;">Smoothies, granola, and omelets&#8230;oh my!!</p><p
style="text-align: center;"><a
href="http://www.kissmybroccoliblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Blend-2013-Chobani-Breakfast-Plate.jpg"><img
class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-17466" alt="Blend 2013 Chobani Breakfast Plate" src="http://www.kissmybroccoliblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Blend-2013-Chobani-Breakfast-Plate.jpg" width="640" height="478" /></a><strong></strong></p><p
style="text-align: center;"><strong>And pancakes too!!! </strong></p><p
style="text-align: center;">It seriously took me an hour to get my food (the omelet line was VERY popular), but it was totally worth it! I ended up with two pancakes topped with plain Greek yogurt, granola, dried apricots, almonds, and a few chocolate chips, berries, and one of the best omelets I&#8217;ve ever had&#8230;egg whites with spinach, mushrooms, zucchini, and onion stuffed AND topped with crumbled goat cheese!</p><p
style="text-align: center;">I know&#8230;if I hadn&#8217;t been ready to chew my arm off, I probably would have ohh-ed and ahhh-ed for a good 20 minutes over this plate&#8230;sadly, it lasted about 5 minutes! Lol</p><p
style="text-align: center;"><a
href="http://www.kissmybroccoliblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/IMG_4565.jpg"><img
class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-17469" alt="IMG_4565" src="http://www.kissmybroccoliblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/IMG_4565.jpg" width="640" height="478" /></a></p><p
style="text-align: center;">They also had oatmeal, which I snagged for the <del>road</del> air, but apparently TSA hates ALL healthy food&#8230;<span
style="color: #008000;"><a
title="Blend By Number" href="http://www.kissmybroccoliblog.com/2013/05/20/blend-by-number/"><span
style="color: #008000;">not just hummus</span></a></span> and so I never actually got to taste it! <img
src='http://www.kissmybroccoliblog.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_sad.gif' alt=':(' class='wp-smiley' /></p><p
style="text-align: center;">What I SHOULD have done was ordered another plate of this to take on the plane&#8230;</p><p
style="text-align: center;"><a
href="http://www.kissmybroccoliblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Cafe-Rio.jpg"><img
class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-17470" alt="Cafe Rio" src="http://www.kissmybroccoliblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Cafe-Rio.jpg" width="640" height="478" /></a></p><p
style="text-align: center;">On the way back to the airport that day, <span
style="color: #008000;"><a
href="http://www.crosscountrycajun.com/2013/05/21/blend-retreat-out-of-the-comfort-zone-into-friendship/"><span
style="color: #008000;">Tess</span></a></span>, <span
style="color: #008000;"><a
href="http://www.semihealthyblog.com/2013/05/mimm-19-more-than-blogging-link-up.html"><span
style="color: #008000;">Amanda</span></a></span>, and I made a stop at Cafe Rio to have lunch after hearing <span
style="color: #008000;"><a
href="http://adashofmeg.com/2013/05/20/a-marvelous-weekend-at-blend-2013/"><span
style="color: #008000;">Meg</span></a></span> rave about it the night before!</p><p
style="text-align: center;"><strong>And she had every <span
style="text-decoration: underline;">right</span> to rave!</strong></p><p
style="text-align: center;">I ordered the grilled chicken tostada with black beans with guac, sour cream, and an amazing tomatillo dressing&#8230;</p><p
style="text-align: center;"><strong>I mean Ahhhh-freakin&#8217;-MAZING!!</strong></p><p
style="text-align: center;">I may have never touched a tomatillo before, but I have GOT to figure out how to recreate that stuff!</p><p
style="text-align: center;">Now, if you made it through all that, how about hopping on over to <span
style="color: #008000;"><a
href="http://www.peasandcrayons.com/"><span
style="color: #008000;">Peas &amp; Crayons</span></a></span>, giving Jenn a shout, and partying it up with the best of us?</p><p
style="text-align: center;"><a
href="http://www.kissmybroccoliblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/WIAWbutton.jpg"><img
class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-4612" alt="WIAW Teal" src="http://www.kissmybroccoliblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/WIAWbutton.jpg" width="252" height="157" /></a><strong></strong></p><p
style="text-align: center;"><strong>I&#8217;m willing to bet a FEW of my Blends will be linking up! <img
src='http://www.kissmybroccoliblog.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_wink.gif' alt=';)' class='wp-smiley' /> </strong></p><p
style="text-align: center;"> ]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.kissmybroccoliblog.com/2013/05/22/a-blend-food-bender/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>17</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>Blend By Number</title><link>http://www.kissmybroccoliblog.com/2013/05/20/blend-by-number/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=blend-by-number</link> <comments>http://www.kissmybroccoliblog.com/2013/05/20/blend-by-number/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Mon, 20 May 2013 21:26:35 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>kissmybroccoli</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Blend Retreat]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Snacks]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Travel]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Workouts]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Blend 2013]]></category> <category><![CDATA[fun]]></category> <category><![CDATA[hummus]]></category> <category><![CDATA[snacks]]></category> <category><![CDATA[swag]]></category> <category><![CDATA[wine]]></category> <guid
isPermaLink="false">http://www.kissmybroccoliblog.com/?p=17382</guid> <description><![CDATA[1,565&#8230; Miles from Clarksville, TN to Park City, Utah. 4&#8230; Snakes Snacks on a plane with the best travel buddy EVER! Am I the only one skeeved out by water in a can? Oh, and they totally confiscated my dip on &#8230; <a
href="http://www.kissmybroccoliblog.com/2013/05/20/blend-by-number/">Continue reading <span
class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<h1 style="text-align: center;">1,565&#8230;</h1><p
style="text-align: center;"><a
href="http://www.kissmybroccoliblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Mountains.jpg"><img
class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-17383" alt="Mountains" src="http://www.kissmybroccoliblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Mountains.jpg" width="640" height="478" /></a><strong></strong></p><p
style="text-align: center;">Miles from Clarksville, TN to Park City, Utah.</p><h1 style="text-align: center;">4&#8230;</h1><p
style="text-align: center;"><a
href="http://www.kissmybroccoliblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Blend-2013-Flight-Food-Fun.jpg"><img
class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-17395" alt="Blend 2013 Flight Food &amp; Fun" src="http://www.kissmybroccoliblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Blend-2013-Flight-Food-Fun.jpg" width="640" height="376" /></a></p><p
style="text-align: center;"><del>Snakes</del> Snacks on a plane with <span
style="color: #008000;"><a
href="http://www.crosscountrycajun.com/"><span
style="color: #008000;">the best travel buddy EVER</span></a></span>!</p><p
style="text-align: center;">Am I the only one skeeved out by water in a can? Oh, and they totally confiscated my dip on the way back&#8230;damn TSA hummus-haters! And yes, that is wine next to my carrots&#8230;totally needed after being bomb screened AND having a mental breakdown right as we were about to take off because I thought I lost my phone! Oops? :-/</p><p
style="text-align: center;"><span
class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #000000; font-size: 29px; line-height: 43px;">3&#8230;</span></p><p
style="text-align: center;"><a
href="http://www.kissmybroccoliblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Blend-2013-Lindsay-Katie-Janetha.jpg"><img
class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-17384" alt="Blend 2013 Lindsay, Katie, Janetha" src="http://www.kissmybroccoliblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Blend-2013-Lindsay-Katie-Janetha.jpg" width="640" height="478" /></a></p><p
style="text-align: center;">Amazing women who worked VERY HARD to pull off a fabulous fun-filled weekend!</p><h1 style="text-align: center;">1&#8230;</h1><p
style="text-align: center;"><a
href="http://www.kissmybroccoliblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Blend-2013-Park-City-Resort.jpg"><img
class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-17386" alt="Blend 2013 Park City Resort" src="http://www.kissmybroccoliblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Blend-2013-Park-City-Resort.jpg" width="640" height="478" /></a></p><p
style="text-align: center;">Breath-taking location at a resort that made me want to quote <span
style="color: #008000;"><a
href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0100405/"><span
style="color: #008000;">Pretty Woman</span></a></span>.</p><p
style="text-align: center;"><em>&#8220;The bathroom is bigger than the Blue Banana!&#8221;</em></p><p
style="text-align: center;">Now if only the elevators had come with sofas for two! <img
src='http://www.kissmybroccoliblog.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_wink.gif' alt=';)' class='wp-smiley' /></p><h1 style="text-align: center;">66&#8230;</h1><p
style="text-align: center;"><a
href="http://www.kissmybroccoliblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Blend-2013-Meals.jpg"><img
class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-17388" alt="Blend 2013 Meals" src="http://www.kissmybroccoliblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Blend-2013-Meals.jpg" width="640" height="376" /></a></p><p
style="text-align: center;">Pics from the THREE fantastic sponsor-hosted meals&#8230;I&#8217;ll do my best to narrow them done for Wednesday&#8217;s post! <img
src='http://www.kissmybroccoliblog.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_wink.gif' alt=';)' class='wp-smiley' /></p><h1 style="text-align: center;">8,001&#8230;</h1><p
style="text-align: center;"><a
href="http://www.kissmybroccoliblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Blend-2013-GPP-Workouts.jpg"><img
class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-17389" alt="Blend 2013 GPP Workouts" src="http://www.kissmybroccoliblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Blend-2013-GPP-Workouts.jpg" width="640" height="376" /></a></p><p
style="text-align: center;">Burpees, squats, pushups, and tricep dips&#8230;led by <span
style="color: #008000;"><a
href="http://www.gppfitness.com/"><span
style="color: #008000;">GPP Fitness</span></a></span>&#8230;and about 418 sore muscles today to prove it!</p><p
style="text-align: center;">Please refer to <span
style="color: #008000;"><a
href="http://yesiwantcake.com/"><span
style="color: #008000;">Katie&#8217;s</span></a></span> shirt in the second pic <img
src='http://www.kissmybroccoliblog.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_wink.gif' alt=';)' class='wp-smiley' /></p><h1 style="text-align: center;">13&#8230;</h1><p><a
href="http://www.kissmybroccoliblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Blend-2013-Zumba.jpg"><img
class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-17391" alt="Blend 2013 Zumba" src="http://www.kissmybroccoliblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Blend-2013-Zumba.jpg" width="640" height="383" /></a></p><p
style="text-align: center;">Sexual innuendos made during our impromtu Zumba class led by the spunky, sexy, and wonderful <span
style="color: #008000;"><a
href="http://www.enjoyyourhealthylife.com/2013/05/20/blend-retreat-2013-recap-part-1/"><span
style="color: #008000;">Annette</span></a></span>.</p><p
style="text-align: center;">I am seriously in LOVE with this girl&#8230;she must&#8217;ve seduced me! <img
src='http://www.kissmybroccoliblog.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_wink.gif' alt=';)' class='wp-smiley' /></p><h1 style="text-align: center;">6&#8230;</h1><p
style="text-align: center;"><a
href="http://www.kissmybroccoliblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Blend-2013-Night-Out.jpg"><img
class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-17392" alt="Blend 2013 Night Out" src="http://www.kissmybroccoliblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Blend-2013-Night-Out.jpg" width="640" height="376" /></a>Glass clinks on our night out on the town.</p><h1 style="text-align: center;">30&#8230;</h1><p><a
href="http://www.kissmybroccoliblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Blend-2013-Swag.jpg"><img
class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-17393" alt="Blend 2013 Swag" src="http://www.kissmybroccoliblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Blend-2013-Swag.jpg" width="640" height="376" /></a></p><p
style="text-align: center;">POUNDS of swag.</p><p
style="text-align: center;">Which I have NO idea where I&#8217;m going to put and thus is still sitting in my kitchen floor FOUR hours after unpacking it!</p><h1 style="text-align: center;">50&#8230;</h1><p
style="text-align: center;"><a
href="http://www.kissmybroccoliblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Blend-2013-Bobs-Redmill-Gift-Card.jpg"><img
class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-17419" alt="Blend 2013 Bob's Redmill Gift Card" src="http://www.kissmybroccoliblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Blend-2013-Bobs-Redmill-Gift-Card.jpg" width="640" height="428" /></a></p><p
style="text-align: center;">Dollars to spend thanks to <span
style="color: #008000;"><a
href="http://www.bobsredmill.com/"><span
style="color: #008000;">Bob&#8217;s Redmill</span></a></span> and my luck during the closing ceremony raffle!</p><p
style="text-align: center;">Wonder what should I get??</p><h1 style="text-align: center;">2&#8230;</h1><p
style="text-align: center;"><a
href="http://www.kissmybroccoliblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Blend-2013.jpg"><img
class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-17385" alt="Blend 2013" src="http://www.kissmybroccoliblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Blend-2013.jpg" width="640" height="493" /></a></p><p
style="text-align: center;">Days that went by FAR too fast!</p><h1 style="text-align: center;">COUNTLESS&#8230;</h1><p><a
href="http://www.kissmybroccoliblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Blend-2013-Memories-.jpg"><img
class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-17428" alt="Blend 2013 Memories" src="http://www.kissmybroccoliblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Blend-2013-Memories-.jpg" width="640" height="376" /></a></p><p><a
href="http://www.kissmybroccoliblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Blend-2013-Memories-2.jpg"><img
class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-17421" alt="Blend 2013 Memories 2" src="http://www.kissmybroccoliblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Blend-2013-Memories-2.jpg" width="640" height="376" /></a></p><p><a
href="http://www.kissmybroccoliblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Blend-2013-Memories.jpg"><img
class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-17394" alt="Blend 2013 Memories" src="http://www.kissmybroccoliblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Blend-2013-Memories.jpg" width="640" height="376" /></a></p><p
style="text-align: center;"> ♥ Laughs shared, hugs given, and MARVELOUS memories made! ♥</p><p
style="text-align: center;">Now I have <strong>TWO</strong> loads of laundry to do and a <strong>TEN</strong> hour night shift to get ready for so I will &#8220;see&#8221; you guys later! <img
src='http://www.kissmybroccoliblog.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_biggrin.gif' alt=':D' class='wp-smiley' /></p><p
style="text-align: center;">Be sure to head on over to <span
style="color: #008000;"><a
href="http://www.healthydivaeats.com/marvelous-in-my-monday/marvelous-in-my-monday-50-with-weekend-highlights.html"><span
style="color: #008000;">Healthy Diva Life</span></a></span> to check out the marvelousness from everyone else&#8217;s weekend!</p><p
style="text-align: center;"><a
href="http://www.kissmybroccoliblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Screen-shot-2013-04-22-at-1.18.10-AM.png"><img
class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-17199" alt="MIMM" src="http://www.kissmybroccoliblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Screen-shot-2013-04-22-at-1.18.10-AM.png" width="439" height="256" /></a></p><p
style="text-align: center;"><strong>What are your go-to travel snacks?</strong></p><p
style="text-align: center;"><strong>Have you ever been on a retreat/conference or met another blogger face-to-face?</strong></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p> ]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.kissmybroccoliblog.com/2013/05/20/blend-by-number/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>38</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>Red Velvet Cake Hummus</title><link>http://www.kissmybroccoliblog.com/2013/05/17/red-velvet-cake-hummus/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=red-velvet-cake-hummus</link> <comments>http://www.kissmybroccoliblog.com/2013/05/17/red-velvet-cake-hummus/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Fri, 17 May 2013 05:00:32 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>kissmybroccoli</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Snacks]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Strange But Good]]></category> <category><![CDATA[beans]]></category> <category><![CDATA[beets]]></category> <category><![CDATA[dips]]></category> <category><![CDATA[hummus]]></category> <category><![CDATA[snacks]]></category> <guid
isPermaLink="false">http://www.kissmybroccoliblog.com/?p=17358</guid> <description><![CDATA[Happy Friday, my little beans! As you are reading this, I am either STILL running around like a chicken with my head cut off &#8230;ohhh, too graphic for today&#8217;s post&#8230; how about like a crazy woman? Yeah, that&#8217;s better! OR I&#8217;ve &#8230; <a
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style="text-align: center;"><strong>Happy Friday, my little beans!</strong></p><p
style="text-align: center;">As you are reading this, I am either STILL running around <del>like a chicken with my head cut off</del> &#8230;ohhh, too graphic for today&#8217;s post&#8230; how about like a crazy woman? Yeah, that&#8217;s better! <img
src='http://www.kissmybroccoliblog.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_wink.gif' alt=';)' class='wp-smiley' /> OR I&#8217;ve finally managed to cram everything into the MAMMOTH of a suitcase the man-friend let me borrow and am on my way to <span
style="color: #008000;"><a
href="http://blendretreat.com/"><span
style="color: #008000;">Blender</span></a></span> and better things!</p><p
style="text-align: center;"><strong>Park City, Utah, here I come!! <img
src='http://www.kissmybroccoliblog.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_biggrin.gif' alt=':D' class='wp-smiley' /> </strong></p><p
style="text-align: center;">BUT!! Before I go, I just HAVE to share the recipe I whipped up while scurrying to empty out the fridge before my trip! I have to tell you guys, it was SO hard not to spill the beans (teehee!) on Wednesday, but this recipe was TOO #strangebutgood not save for Friday!</p><p
style="text-align: center;"><a
href="http://www.kissmybroccoliblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Red-Velvet-Cake-Hummus-1.jpg"><img
class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-17359" alt="Red Velvet Cake Hummus 1" src="http://www.kissmybroccoliblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Red-Velvet-Cake-Hummus-1.jpg" width="640" height="428" /></a></p><p
style="text-align: center;">After mixing up my <span
style="color: #008000;"><a
title="WIAW: Refrigerator Games" href="http://www.kissmybroccoliblog.com/2013/05/15/wiaw-refrigerator-games/"><span
style="color: #008000;">newest yogurt combo</span></a></span>, I couldn&#8217;t help but start daydreaming of other ways to have my &#8220;cake&#8221; <del>and eat it too</del>.</p><p
style="text-align: center;">And then it <strong>HIT</strong> me&#8230;</p><p
style="text-align: center;"><a
href="http://www.kissmybroccoliblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Red-Velvet-Cake-Hummus-2.jpg"><img
class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-17360" alt="Red Velvet Cake Hummus 2" src="http://www.kissmybroccoliblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Red-Velvet-Cake-Hummus-2.jpg" width="640" height="428" /></a></p><p
style="text-align: center;">I mean really, it practically <strong>BEET</strong> me up!</p><p
style="text-align: center;"><a
href="http://www.kissmybroccoliblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Red-Velvet-Cake-Hummus-3.jpg"><img
class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-17361" alt="Red Velvet Cake Hummus 3" src="http://www.kissmybroccoliblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Red-Velvet-Cake-Hummus-3.jpg" width="640" height="428" /></a></p><p
style="text-align: center;">Oh yeah, this recipe takes the <strong>CAKE</strong> on #strangebutgood!</p><p
style="text-align: center;"><strong>Ahhh, I&#8217;m just so frickin&#8217; punny! <img
src='http://www.kissmybroccoliblog.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_wink.gif' alt=';)' class='wp-smiley' /> </strong></p><div
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class="fn single_recipe_header" style="font-size: 18px; color: #3a7e3a; padding: 0; margin: 5px 5px 5px 0px;">Red Velvet Cake Hummus</p><p><img
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class="single_recipe_text" id="author" style="font-size: 15px; color: #000000; padding: 0; margin: 5px 5px 5px 0px;">By: <span
class="author">Heather @ Kiss My Broccoli</span></p><p
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style="font-weight: bold;">Prep Time:</span><span
class="preptime"> 5 minutes</span></p><p
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style="font-weight: bold;">Cook Time:</span><span
class="cooktime"> 1-2 hour chill time</span></p><p
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class="ingredient" style="margin-bottom: 3px;">1 cup canned black beans, rinsed well and drained</li><li
class="ingredient" style="margin-bottom: 3px;">1 medium beet, peeled, roasted, and chopped (about 1/2 cup)</li><li
class="ingredient" style="margin-bottom: 3px;">1 Tablespoon almond butter</li><li
class="ingredient" style="margin-bottom: 3px;">2-3 Tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder</li><li
class="ingredient" style="margin-bottom: 3px;">5-7 drops liquid stevia (or other preferred sweetener)</li><li
class="ingredient" style="margin-bottom: 3px;">2 Tablespoons water to thin</li><li
class="ingredient" style="margin-bottom: 3px;">Cacao nibs or chocolate chips for garnish</li></ul></div><div
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class="instruction">1. Combine all ingredients (except nibs/chips) in a food processor and process until smooth and creamy.<br
/> 2. Garnish with nibs/chips and serve with graham crackers, apples, or a spoon!</p></div><div
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style="text-align: center;"><a
href="http://www.kissmybroccoliblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Red-Velvet-Cake-Hummus-4.jpg"><img
class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-17362" alt="Red Velvet Cake Hummus 4" src="http://www.kissmybroccoliblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Red-Velvet-Cake-Hummus-4.jpg" width="640" height="428" /></a></p><p
style="text-align: center;">I&#8217;ll admit, you can still taste a bit of the earthiness at first, but after a couple of hours in the fridge, the chocolate takes over and you&#8217;ve got yourself a winner!</p><p
style="text-align: center;"><a
href="http://www.kissmybroccoliblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Red-Velvet-Cake-Hummus-5.jpg"><img
class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-17363" alt="Red Velvet Cake Hummus 5" src="http://www.kissmybroccoliblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Red-Velvet-Cake-Hummus-5.jpg" width="640" height="428" /></a><strong></strong></p><p
style="text-align: center;"><strong>With a capital B! </strong></p><p
style="text-align: center;">Wait&#8230;</p><p
style="text-align: center;"><strong>Binner?&#8230;Beeter?&#8230;Beaner? &lt;- oops? <img
src='http://www.kissmybroccoliblog.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_wink.gif' alt=';)' class='wp-smiley' /> </strong></p><p
style="text-align: center;"><a
href="http://www.kissmybroccoliblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Red-Velvet-Cake-Hummus.jpg"><img
class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-17364" alt="Red Velvet Cake Hummus" src="http://www.kissmybroccoliblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Red-Velvet-Cake-Hummus.jpg" width="640" height="428" /></a></p><p
style="text-align: center;"><strong>Screw it, you&#8217;ve got DESSERT!</strong></p><p
style="text-align: center;"><a
href="http://www.kissmybroccoliblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Red-Velvet-Cake-Hummus-0.jpg"><img
class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-17365" alt="Red Velvet Cake Hummus 0" src="http://www.kissmybroccoliblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Red-Velvet-Cake-Hummus-0.jpg" width="640" height="428" /></a></p><p
style="text-align: center;"><strong>And for the record, I polished off this entire batch in one DAY! </strong></p><p
style="text-align: center;"><em>Alternative post title: How to turn your pee pink for a day! <img
src='http://www.kissmybroccoliblog.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_wink.gif' alt=';)' class='wp-smiley' /> </em></p><p
style="text-align: center;"><a
href="http://www.kissmybroccoliblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/8249128972_954542762c_n.jpg"><img
class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-13313" alt="Strange But Good S2TT" src="http://www.kissmybroccoliblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/8249128972_954542762c_n.jpg" width="320" height="173" /></a></p><p
style="text-align: center;">Now head on over to <span
style="color: #008000;"><a
href="http://www.sprint2thetable.com/"><span
style="color: #008000;">Sprint to the Table</span></a></span> and check out all the other STRANGE concoctions my fellow weird foodies are noshing on this week! I&#8217;m going to be seeing a LOT of them this weekend!</p><p
style="text-align: center;">But I&#8217;ll see YOU guys Monday! <img
src='http://www.kissmybroccoliblog.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_biggrin.gif' alt=':D' class='wp-smiley' /></p><p
style="text-align: center;"><strong>In the meantime, go make this <del>cake</del> DIP&#8230;</strong></p><p
style="text-align: center;">Or these <span
style="color: #008000;"><a
title="And the BEET Goes On…" href="http://www.kissmybroccoliblog.com/2013/01/13/and-the-beet-goes-on/"><span
style="color: #008000;">pancakes</span></a></span>&#8230;Or this <span
style="color: #008000;"><a
title="Red Velvet “Cake” Parfait" href="http://www.kissmybroccoliblog.com/2012/08/20/red-velvet-cake-parfait/"><span
style="color: #008000;">parfait</span></a></span>&#8230;OR this <span
style="color: #008000;"><a
title="“Beet” Me Baby One More Time" href="http://www.kissmybroccoliblog.com/2012/08/21/beet-me-baby-one-more-time/"><span
style="color: #008000;">smoothie</span></a></span>!</p><p
style="text-align: center;"><strong>Hey, what can I say? <del>I&#8217;m weird</del> This veggie can&#8217;t be BEET! <img
src='http://www.kissmybroccoliblog.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_wink.gif' alt=';)' class='wp-smiley' /> </strong></p> ]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.kissmybroccoliblog.com/2013/05/17/red-velvet-cake-hummus/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>24</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>Flatout Good &amp; Feelin&#8217; Jazzy</title><link>http://www.kissmybroccoliblog.com/2013/05/16/flatout-good-and-feelin-jazzy/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=flatout-good-and-feelin-jazzy</link> <comments>http://www.kissmybroccoliblog.com/2013/05/16/flatout-good-and-feelin-jazzy/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Thu, 16 May 2013 07:45:21 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>kissmybroccoli</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Breakfast]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Product Review]]></category> <category><![CDATA[beans]]></category> <category><![CDATA[cheese]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Cholula]]></category> <category><![CDATA[eggs]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Greek yogurt]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Mexican]]></category> <category><![CDATA[pizza]]></category> <category><![CDATA[recipe]]></category> <guid
isPermaLink="false">http://www.kissmybroccoliblog.com/?p=17297</guid> <description><![CDATA[It&#8217;s no secret&#8230; I am a HUGE fan of Flatout wraps! So when the company contacted me a few weeks ago asking if I would help in their new Flatout Flatbread Good Grilling Promotion, you can only BEGIN to imagine my &#8230; <a
href="http://www.kissmybroccoliblog.com/2013/05/16/flatout-good-and-feelin-jazzy/">Continue reading <span
class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p
style="text-align: center;">It&#8217;s no secret&#8230;</p><p><img
class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-17299" alt="Wrap Collage" src="http://www.kissmybroccoliblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Wrap-Collage.jpg" width="640" height="420" /></p><p
style="text-align: center;"><strong>I am a HUGE fan of <span
style="color: #008000;"><a
href="http://www.flatoutbread.com/"><span
style="color: #008000;">Flatout</span></a></span> wraps!</strong></p><p
style="text-align: center;">So when the company contacted me a few weeks ago asking if I would help in their new Flatout Flatbread Good Grilling Promotion, you can only BEGIN to imagine my excitement&#8230;for the record, lots of jazz hands were involved. <img
src='http://www.kissmybroccoliblog.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_wink.gif' alt=';)' class='wp-smiley' /></p><p
style="text-align: center;">The point of this exciting promotion is to tell you guys all about Flatout&#8217;s newest line. They&#8217;re not just wrappin&#8217; it UP these days, they&#8217;re rollin&#8217; it OUT too&#8230;</p><p><img
class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-17308" alt="Screen shot 2013-05-15 at 11.49.36 PM" src="http://www.kissmybroccoliblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Screen-shot-2013-05-15-at-11.49.36-PM.png" width="742" height="263" /></p><p
style="text-align: center;"><strong>With FLATBREADS in</strong><strong> four tasty varieties:<br
/> </strong>Rustic White, Heritage Wheat, Rosemary &amp; Olive Oil,  and Spicy Italian!</p><p
style="text-align: center;">Last week, I received a VERY gracious package&#8230;</p><p
style="text-align: center;"><a
href="http://www.kissmybroccoliblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/FlatOut-Flatbreads-Package.jpg"><img
class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-17307" alt="FlatOut Flatbreads Package" src="http://www.kissmybroccoliblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/FlatOut-Flatbreads-Package.jpg" width="640" height="428" /></a></p><p
style="text-align: center;"><span
style="color: #333333;">And again, MANY jazz hands were involved! <img
src='http://www.kissmybroccoliblog.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_wink.gif' alt=';)' class='wp-smiley' /> </span></p><p
style="text-align: center;"><strong>Armed with my giftcard and about a bajillion ideas for possible pizza creations, I headed to my local Walmart*!</strong></p><p
style="text-align: center;"><em>*I was THISCLOSE to wearing the new snazzy apron they sent me, but opted not to be in the next upload to <span
style="color: #008000;"><a
href="http://www.peopleofwalmart.com/"><span
style="color: #008000;">People of Walmart</span></a></span>! <img
src='http://www.kissmybroccoliblog.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_wink.gif' alt=';)' class='wp-smiley' /> </em></p><p
style="text-align: center;"><a
href="http://www.kissmybroccoliblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Flatout-Walmart.jpg"><img
class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-17317" alt="Flatout Walmart" src="http://www.kissmybroccoliblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Flatout-Walmart.jpg" width="640" height="420" /></a><strong>Flatout wraps and flatbreads can be found in the <span
style="text-decoration: underline;">bakery</span> department! <img
src='http://www.kissmybroccoliblog.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_smile.gif' alt=':)' class='wp-smiley' /> </strong></p><p
style="text-align: center;">Click <span
style="color: #008000;"><a
href="http://www.flatoutbread.com/find-a-store/where-we-are/"><span
style="color: #008000;">here</span></a></span> to find them at a store near you!</p><p
style="text-align: center;">Now, I&#8217;ll be honest with you guys&#8230;there was no amount of jazz hands that could save me from my sleep-deprived state last week. Seriously, the only thing I could manage to stomach was dry cereal and eggs which totally bummed me out because when I first agreed to do this promotion, I had dreams of whipping up some extravagant<br
/> veggie-loaded CHEESY goodness!</p><p
style="text-align: center;"><strong>But THENNNNNN&#8230;</strong></p><p
style="text-align: center;">I had an e<del>gg</del>piphany&#8230;oh and I just happened to be catching up with a girl who KNOWS a thing or two about <span
style="color: #008000;"><a
href="http://cleaneatsfastfeets.com/?p=5954"><span
style="color: #008000;">cheese</span></a></span>&#8230;and eggs! <img
src='http://www.kissmybroccoliblog.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_biggrin.gif' alt=':D' class='wp-smiley' /></p><p
style="text-align: center;"><a
href="http://www.kissmybroccoliblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Huevos-Rancheros-Flatbread-Pizza.jpg"><img
class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-17318" alt="Huevos Rancheros Flatbread Pizza" src="http://www.kissmybroccoliblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Huevos-Rancheros-Flatbread-Pizza.jpg" width="640" height="428" /></a><strong></strong></p><p
style="text-align: center;"><strong>BAM! Huevos Rancheros PIZZA!!</strong></p><div
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class="fn single_recipe_header" style="font-size: 18px; color: #3a7e3a; padding: 0; margin: 5px 5px 5px 0px;">Huevos Rancheros Flatbread Pizza</p><p><img
class="photo" style="clear: both; float: left; width: 40%; padding: 0 10px 10px 0;" alt="" src="http://www.recipage.com/images/user1173/1368686188/recipe_image.jpg" /></p><p
class="single_recipe_text" id="author" style="font-size: 15px; color: #000000; padding: 0; margin: 5px 5px 5px 0px;">By: <span
class="author">Heather @ Kiss My Broccoli</span></p><p
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style="font-weight: bold;">Prep Time:</span><span
class="preptime"> 10 minutes</span></p><p
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style="font-weight: bold;">Cook Time:</span><span
class="cooktime"> 6 minutes</span></p><p
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class="ingredient" style="margin-bottom: 3px;">1 Flatout Flatbread (I used Rustic White)</li><li
class="ingredient" style="margin-bottom: 3px;">2 whole eggs (or 1 egg + 2 egg whites)</li><li
class="ingredient" style="margin-bottom: 3px;">2 Tablespoons salsa</li><li
class="ingredient" style="margin-bottom: 3px;">1/4 cup shredded cheese (I used a mix of Monterrey jack and cheddar)</li><li
class="ingredient" style="margin-bottom: 3px;">2 Tablespoons canned black beans, rinsed and drained</li><li
class="ingredient" style="margin-bottom: 3px;">1/4 small bell pepper, cut into strips</li><li
class="ingredient" style="margin-bottom: 3px;">1 slice onion, chopped</li><li
class="ingredient" style="margin-bottom: 3px;">1 small tomato, diced</li><li
class="ingredient" style="margin-bottom: 3px;">Plain Greek yogurt (or sour cream) and hot sauce for topping</li><li
class="ingredient" style="margin-bottom: 3px;">Green onions to garnish (optional)</li></ul></div><div
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class="single_recipe_header" id="inst_header" style="font-size: 18px; color: #3a7e3a; text-decoration: none; padding: 0;">Instructions</p><p
class="instruction">1. Preheat oven to 350°F.<br
/> 2. Once preheated, place flatbread on sheet pan and cook for 2 minutes.<br
/> 3. Meanwhile, in a small skillet over medium heat, scramble eggs.<br
/> 4. Remove flatbread from oven, top with salsa, eggs, cheese, beans, onions, and tomatoes and return to oven for 4 minutes or until cheese is melted.<br
/> 5. Transfer to a plate, top with Greek yogurt and hot sauce and garnish with green onions.<br
/> 6. Slice and serve.</p></div><div
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style="text-align: center;"><a
href="http://www.kissmybroccoliblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Huevos-Rancheros-Flatbread-Pizza-Cholula.jpg"><img
class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-17319" alt="Huevos Rancheros Flatbread Pizza &amp; Cholula" src="http://www.kissmybroccoliblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Huevos-Rancheros-Flatbread-Pizza-Cholula.jpg" width="640" height="428" /></a></p><p
style="text-align: center;"><strong>Mmmm, <del>hot sauce</del> PIZZA! <img
src='http://www.kissmybroccoliblog.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_wink.gif' alt=';)' class='wp-smiley' /> </strong></p><p
style="text-align: center;"><a
href="http://www.kissmybroccoliblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Huevos-Rancheros-Flatbread-Pizza-3.jpg"><img
class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-17322" alt="Huevos Rancheros Flatbread Pizza 3" src="http://www.kissmybroccoliblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Huevos-Rancheros-Flatbread-Pizza-3.jpg" width="640" height="402" /></a></p><p
style="text-align: center;"><strong>Clooooooooose up!</strong></p><p
style="text-align: center;"><a
href="http://www.kissmybroccoliblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Huevos-Rancheros-Flatbread-Pizza-Cutter.jpg"><img
class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-17324" alt="Huevos Rancheros Flatbread Pizza Cutter" src="http://www.kissmybroccoliblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Huevos-Rancheros-Flatbread-Pizza-Cutter.jpg" width="640" height="428" /></a></p><p
style="text-align: center;"><strong>Time to slice!</strong></p><p
style="text-align: center;"><a
href="http://www.kissmybroccoliblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Huevos-Rancheros-Flatbread-Pizza-Bite.jpg"><img
class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-17323" alt="Huevos Rancheros Flatbread Pizza Bite" src="http://www.kissmybroccoliblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Huevos-Rancheros-Flatbread-Pizza-Bite.jpg" width="640" height="428" /></a><strong>Nom nom nom!</strong></p><p
style="text-align: center;">In a matter of minutes I had <del>pizza in ma&#8217; FACE</del> a delicious breakfast awaiting me. I loved how the flatbread crisped up in the oven and I have to say,</p><p
style="text-align: center;">With the crunch of the crust&#8230;</p><p
style="text-align: center;">The soft, fluffy eggs&#8230;</p><p
style="text-align: center;">And ooey gooey melted cheese&#8230;</p><p
style="text-align: center;"><strong> It was <del>picture</del> PIZZA perfect!</strong></p><p
style="text-align: center;"><a
href="http://www.kissmybroccoliblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Huevos-Rancheros-Flatbread-Pizza-2.jpg"><img
class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-17346" alt="Huevos Rancheros Flatbread Pizza 2" src="http://www.kissmybroccoliblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Huevos-Rancheros-Flatbread-Pizza-2.jpg" width="640" height="428" /></a></p><p
style="text-align: center;">For even MORE ideas, click <span
style="color: #008000;"><a
href="https://www.facebook.com/FlatoutBread?v=app_192229990808929&amp;app_data=gaReferrerOverride%3D"><span
style="color: #008000;">here</span></a></span> for a list of Flatout&#8217;s pizza recipes! But before you do, how about a chance to win something pretty flippin&#8217; amazing?</p><p
style="text-align: center;">Flatout is offering a two night trip for TWO to the Taste of Chicago 2013!!!!!</p><p
style="text-align: center;"><strong>ENTER NOW!! &lt;- With one jazz hand! <img
src='http://www.kissmybroccoliblog.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_wink.gif' alt=';)' class='wp-smiley' /> </strong></p><p
style="text-align: center;"><a
class="rafl" id="rc-046eae32" href="http://www.rafflecopter.com/rafl/display/046eae32/" rel="nofollow">a Rafflecopter giveaway</a><br
/></p><p
style="text-align: center;"><span
class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444; -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: none;"><em>The &#8216;Flatout Good Grilling &#8220;Sweepstakes&#8221; ends 06/21/2013 at 12:00 PM (Eastern Time). Open to US and Canadian residents only.</em></span></p><p
style="text-align: center;"><em>Disclaimer: While Flatout agreed to compensate me for this post, all of the above opinions and (borderline crazy) excitement over a flat piece of bread are all my own! <img
src='http://www.kissmybroccoliblog.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_wink.gif' alt=';)' class='wp-smiley' /> </em></p> ]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.kissmybroccoliblog.com/2013/05/16/flatout-good-and-feelin-jazzy/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>34</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>WIAW: Refrigerator Games</title><link>http://www.kissmybroccoliblog.com/2013/05/15/wiaw-refrigerator-games/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=wiaw-refrigerator-games</link> <comments>http://www.kissmybroccoliblog.com/2013/05/15/wiaw-refrigerator-games/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Wed, 15 May 2013 08:23:19 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>kissmybroccoli</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Snacks]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Strange But Good]]></category> <category><![CDATA[What I Ate Wednesday]]></category> <category><![CDATA[veggies]]></category> <guid
isPermaLink="false">http://www.kissmybroccoliblog.com/?p=17249</guid> <description><![CDATA[We&#8217;ve all been there&#8230; &#8220;Yay me! I&#8217;m going on a trip! Time to pack my bags and get away!&#8221; ♫ Do da do da doooo ♫ *Wanders into kitchen days before said trip* *Opens refrigerator door* &#8220;OH HELL!!!&#8221; GAME ON! See how &#8230; <a
href="http://www.kissmybroccoliblog.com/2013/05/15/wiaw-refrigerator-games/">Continue reading <span
class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p
style="text-align: center;">We&#8217;ve all been there&#8230;</p><p
style="text-align: center;"><strong>&#8220;Yay me! I&#8217;m going on a trip! Time to pack my bags and get away!&#8221;</strong></p><p
style="text-align: center;">♫ Do da do da doooo ♫</p><p
style="text-align: center;"><em>*Wanders into kitchen days before said trip*<br
/> </em><em>*Opens refrigerator door*</em></p><p
style="text-align: center;"><strong>&#8220;OH HELL!!!&#8221;</strong></p><p
style="text-align: center;"><a
href="http://www.kissmybroccoliblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Must-Eat-All-The-Perishables.jpg"><img
class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-17251" alt="Must Eat All The Perishables" src="http://www.kissmybroccoliblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Must-Eat-All-The-Perishables.jpg" width="400" height="300" /></a></p><p
style="text-align: center;"><strong>GAME ON!</strong></p><p
style="text-align: center;">See how I OWNED my refrigerator over the last few days and then head on over to<br
/> <span
style="color: #008000;"><a
href="http://www.peasandcrayons.com/"><span
style="color: #008000;">Peas &amp; Crayons</span></a></span> and check out all the other delicious link ups today!</p><p><img
class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-4612" alt="WIAW Teal" src="http://www.kissmybroccoliblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/WIAWbutton.jpg" width="252" height="157" /></p><p
style="text-align: center;">So yeah, there I was&#8230;Sunday night, getting ready to pack my dinner for work when I opened the fridge and was met with the <del>fierce competition</del> inanimate perishables that mean me no harm&#8230;</p><p
style="text-align: center;"><span
style="color: #008000;">3/4 of a head of cabbage<br
/> </span><span
class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #008000;">1/4 head of cauliflower</span><span
class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #008000;"><br
/> </span><span
class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #008000;">1/2 a bag of shredded carrots<br
/> </span><span
class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #008000;">4 green onions<br
/> </span><span
class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #008000;">1/2 red bell pepper</span><span
class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #008000;"><br
/> </span><span
class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #008000;">2 celery stalks<br
/> </span><span
class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #008000;">1/2 onion<br
/> </span><span
class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #008000;">3 beets<br
/> </span><span
class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #008000;">1 green apple<br
/> </span><span
class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #008000;">1 1/2 cups of beans<br
/> </span><span
class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #008000;">3 tomatoes (on the counter&#8230;don&#8217;t EVER put tomatoes in the fridge!)</span></p><p
style="text-align: center;">And this is what happens when <span
style="color: #008000;"><a
title="WIAW: Just Keep Drooling" href="http://www.kissmybroccoliblog.com/2013/05/08/wiaw-just-keep-drooling/"><span
style="color: #008000;">a lack of sleep</span></a></span> has you wanting to vomit at the sight of veggies for almost two weeks straight! <img
src='http://www.kissmybroccoliblog.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_sad.gif' alt=':(' class='wp-smiley' /></p><p
style="text-align: center;"><strong>Things started out <em>relatively</em> normal&#8230;</strong></p><p
style="text-align: center;"><a
href="http://www.kissmybroccoliblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Cabbage-Salad.jpg"><img
class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-17252" alt="Cabbage Salad" src="http://www.kissmybroccoliblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Cabbage-Salad.jpg" width="640" height="428" /></a>Cabbage salad with green beans, carrots, bell pepper, tomatoes (unpictured), and green onions</p><p
style="text-align: center;"><strong>Eaten in two parts&#8230;</strong></p><p
style="text-align: center;"><a
href="http://www.kissmybroccoliblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Dressing.jpg"><img
class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-17254" alt="Dressing" src="http://www.kissmybroccoliblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Dressing.jpg" width="3400" height="1700" /></a></p><p
style="text-align: center;">One with the best ranch dressing ever (BRDE) alongside some cheese and crackers (freebies nabbed from the breakroom&#8230;Mmm, Clubhouse!) and one with a mix of Island Soyaki, peanut flour, and water to thin.</p><p
style="text-align: center;"><strong>The next day (after NINE HOURS of Benedryl-induced sleep&#8230;woo!), I <span
style="text-decoration: underline;">really</span> got down to business&#8230;</strong></p><p
style="text-align: center;"><a
href="http://www.kissmybroccoliblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Cabbage-Roast.jpg"><img
class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-17255" alt="Cabbage Roast" src="http://www.kissmybroccoliblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Cabbage-Roast.jpg" width="640" height="320" /></a></p><p
style="text-align: center;"><strong>1/2 head of cabbage, the apple, onion, and celery&#8230;400F for about 30 minutes</strong></p><p
style="text-align: center;"><a
href="http://www.kissmybroccoliblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Roasted-Cabbage-Salad-with-Gorgonzola.jpg"><img
class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-17256" alt="Roasted Cabbage Salad with Gorgonzola" src="http://www.kissmybroccoliblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Roasted-Cabbage-Salad-with-Gorgonzola.jpg" width="640" height="428" /></a>I enjoyed half the pan (no shame) cold&#8230;because roasted veggies are just better that way&#8230;with gorgonzola cheese, some candied nuts, and a drizzle of thinned out FROG (fig, raspberry, orange, ginger) jam</p><p
style="text-align: center;"><strong>OMG, SOOOOOO GOOD!</strong></p><p
style="text-align: center;">Along with the cabbage, I also threw in some beets&#8230;</p><p
style="text-align: center;"><a
href="http://www.kissmybroccoliblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Beets.jpg"><img
class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-17257" alt="Beets" src="http://www.kissmybroccoliblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Beets.jpg" width="640" height="428" /></a></p><p
style="text-align: center;"><strong>Peeled, misted with olive oil, and wrapped in aluminum foil&#8230;400F for 45 minutes</strong></p><p
style="text-align: center;">One eaten straight from the fridge&#8230;with goat cheese and crackers&#8230;and one&#8230;well that&#8217;s a surprise for Friday! <img
src='http://www.kissmybroccoliblog.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_wink.gif' alt=';)' class='wp-smiley' /></p><p
style="text-align: center;"><strong>But what about that THIRD beet?</strong></p><p
style="text-align: center;">Well, after getting creative with the carrots and mixing up a &#8220;carrot cake&#8221; yogurt breakfast the other day, I had an idea&#8230;</p><p><img
class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-17258" alt="Carrot Cake Yogurt" src="http://www.kissmybroccoliblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Carrot-Cake-Yogurt.jpg" width="640" height="640" /></p><p
style="text-align: center;"><strong>Tropical yogurt + carrots + cashews + almonds + raisins</strong></p><p
style="text-align: center;"><a
href="http://www.kissmybroccoliblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Red-Velvet-Cake-Yogurt.jpg"><img
class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-17259" alt="Red Velvet Cake Yogurt" src="http://www.kissmybroccoliblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Red-Velvet-Cake-Yogurt.jpg" width="640" height="638" /></a><strong></strong></p><p
style="text-align: center;"><strong>Plain yogurt + cocoa + stevia + raw grated beets + cacao nibs </strong></p><p
style="text-align: center;">Yep, looks like my <span
style="color: #008000;"><a
title="And the BEET Goes On…" href="http://www.kissmybroccoliblog.com/2013/01/13/and-the-beet-goes-on/"><span
style="color: #008000;">Red Velvet Cake Pancakes</span></a></span> have some competition! <img
src='http://www.kissmybroccoliblog.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_wink.gif' alt=';)' class='wp-smiley' /></p><p
style="text-align: center;"><strong>So yeah, obviously we&#8217;ve progressed to <span
style="color: #008000;"><a
href="http://www.sprint2thetable.com/strange-but-good/"><span
style="color: #008000;">#strangebutgood</span></a></span> status here&#8230;so why not just go for the gold?!</strong></p><p
style="text-align: center;"><a
href="http://www.kissmybroccoliblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Cauliflower-Salad.jpg"><img
class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-17260" alt="Cauliflower Salad" src="http://www.kissmybroccoliblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Cauliflower-Salad.jpg" width="640" height="428" /></a></p><p
style="text-align: center;"><strong>Raw cauliflower, carrots, edamame, tomatoes, green onion, and aged Gouda</strong></p><p
style="text-align: center;">Enjoyed in two parts&#8230;BOTH drizzled in BRDE&#8230;omg, that stuff is addictive!</p><p
style="text-align: center;"><strong>Who needs lettuce?!</strong></p><p
style="text-align: center;">And well, what would our games be without a little #strangebutgood <del>trophy</del> snack?</p><p
style="text-align: center;"><a
href="http://www.kissmybroccoliblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Ranch-Beans-Chips.jpg"><img
class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-17261" alt="Ranch Beans &amp; Chips" src="http://www.kissmybroccoliblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Ranch-Beans-Chips.jpg" width="640" height="428" /></a><strong></strong></p><p
style="text-align: center;"><strong>Corn chips topped with beans and BRDE!</strong></p><p
style="text-align: center;">Hello, my name is Heather and I&#8217;m addicted to ranch dressing! <img
src='http://www.kissmybroccoliblog.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_wink.gif' alt=';)' class='wp-smiley' /></p><p
style="text-align: center;"><strong>What is your favorite bottled dressing?</strong></p><p
style="text-align: center;"><strong>Who else out there is attacking their fridge in prep for <span
style="color: #008000;"><a
href="http://blendretreat.com/"><span
style="color: #008000;">Blend Retreat</span></a></span>?</strong></p><p
style="text-align: center;">TWO MORE DAYS!!!!!</p><p
style="text-align: center;"> ]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.kissmybroccoliblog.com/2013/05/15/wiaw-refrigerator-games/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>68</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>Grilled &amp; Marvelous</title><link>http://www.kissmybroccoliblog.com/2013/05/13/grilled-and-marvelous/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=grilled-and-marvelous</link> <comments>http://www.kissmybroccoliblog.com/2013/05/13/grilled-and-marvelous/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Mon, 13 May 2013 09:44:04 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>kissmybroccoli</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[MIMM]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Week in Review]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Weird Foodie Club]]></category> <category><![CDATA[BBQ seasoning]]></category> <category><![CDATA[eggs]]></category> <category><![CDATA[FROG jam]]></category> <category><![CDATA[grilling out]]></category> <category><![CDATA[ice cream]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Instagram]]></category> <category><![CDATA[mail]]></category> <category><![CDATA[physical therapy]]></category> <category><![CDATA[shopping]]></category> <category><![CDATA[spaghetti squash]]></category> <guid
isPermaLink="false">http://www.kissmybroccoliblog.com/?p=17197</guid> <description><![CDATA[Hello there, my lovely readers! How was your weekend? Or better yet, how was your WEEK? Was it MARVELOUS?! I skipped out on ya yesterday, didn&#8217;t I? Well, there&#8217;s a very good explanation for that&#8230; It&#8217;s called&#8230;my sanity! Yep, I &#8230; <a
href="http://www.kissmybroccoliblog.com/2013/05/13/grilled-and-marvelous/">Continue reading <span
class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p
style="text-align: center;">Hello there, my lovely readers!</p><p
style="text-align: center;">How was your weekend? Or better yet, how was your WEEK?</p><p
style="text-align: center;"><strong>Was it MARVELOUS?!</strong></p><p
style="text-align: center;"><a
href="http://www.kissmybroccoliblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Screen-shot-2013-04-22-at-1.18.10-AM.png"><img
class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-17199" alt="MIMM" src="http://www.kissmybroccoliblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Screen-shot-2013-04-22-at-1.18.10-AM.png" width="439" height="256" /></a></p><p
style="text-align: center;">I skipped out on ya yesterday, didn&#8217;t I? Well, there&#8217;s a very good explanation for that&#8230;</p><p
style="text-align: center;"><strong>It&#8217;s called&#8230;my sanity!</strong></p><p
style="text-align: center;">Yep, I don&#8217;t have much left these days so in order to keep hold of what I DO have and not go completely bonkers, sometimes I just have to step away&#8230;do a bit of unplugging, relaxing, and maybe a bit of grilling to go along with it!</p><p
style="text-align: center;"><a
href="http://www.kissmybroccoliblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/IMG_4142.jpg"><img
class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-17198" alt="Grilling" src="http://www.kissmybroccoliblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/IMG_4142.jpg" width="2592" height="1936" /></a><strong>But I&#8217;ll get back to THAT in just a minute!</strong></p><p
style="text-align: center;">First, a look back at the week that GRILLED ME before I got the chance to reverse the tables&#8230; <img
src='http://www.kissmybroccoliblog.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_wink.gif' alt=';)' class='wp-smiley' /></p><p><img
class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-16063" alt="Week-In-Review-Button-Final" src="http://www.kissmybroccoliblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/Week-In-Review-Button-Final.jpg" width="591" height="339" /></p><p
style="text-align: center;">That&#8217;s right! Today I&#8217;m linking up with the Diva and my favorite OCD List-Maker for&#8230;<br
/> <strong>A MARVELOUS WEEK IN REVIEW!</strong></p><h2 style="text-align: center;"><span
style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Monday</strong></span></h2><p
style="text-align: center;"><a
href="http://www.kissmybroccoliblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Weeds.jpg"><img
class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-17201" alt="Weeds" src="http://www.kissmybroccoliblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Weeds.jpg" width="640" height="376" /></a></p><p
style="text-align: center;">I finally tackled the jungle that had become my yard over the last few months. One hour and FIVE MILLION rocks to the legs later, my <del>grass</del> collection of weeds was down to a manageable/safe-from-<span
style="color: #008000;"><a
href="http://www.kissmybroccoliblog.com/2011/06/25/five-things-friday/"><span
style="color: #008000;">city-mandated-hate-mail</span></a></span> level!</p><h2 style="text-align: center;"><span
style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Tuesday</strong></span></h2><p
style="text-align: center;"><a
href="http://www.kissmybroccoliblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/IMG_4093.jpg"><img
class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-17202" alt="IMG_4093" src="http://www.kissmybroccoliblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/IMG_4093.jpg" width="640" height="480" /></a><strong></strong></p><p
style="text-align: center;"><strong>Had an appointment at 3:30 with my ortho to follow-up on my knee.</strong></p><p
style="text-align: center;">Arrived at the office at 3:20.</p><p
style="text-align: center;">Walked back to the exam room at 4:10.</p><p
style="text-align: center;">Doc walked in at 4:14.</p><p
style="text-align: center;">I walked out of the office at 4:19?!?!? WTF?!</p><p
style="text-align: center;"><strong>Luckily, things got better once I got home and checked the mail&#8230;</strong></p><p
style="text-align: center;"><a
href="http://www.kissmybroccoliblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Mail-Goodies.jpg"><img
class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-17203" alt="Mail Goodies" src="http://www.kissmybroccoliblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Mail-Goodies.jpg" width="640" height="338" /></a></p><p
style="text-align: center;">Some surprise goodies from my girl Melissa! Homemade <span
style="color: #008000;"><a
href="http://www.treatswithatwist.com/2013/04/ultimate-peanut-butter-blondies-vegan.html"><span
style="color: #008000;">Peanut Butter Blondies</span></a></span> (omg, I die!), and two freshly made nut butters, oh and some highly coveted but not yet tried COOKIE DOUGH Pop Tarts!!</p><p
style="text-align: center;">I also got a visit from the Flatout Fairy&#8230;more on that on Thursday!</p><h2 style="text-align: center;"><strong><span
style="text-decoration: underline;">Wednesday</span></strong></h2><p
style="text-align: center;">I&#8217;ll be honest, this is where the week started getting rough pretty rough. Like I mentioned last week, my back was killing me, my knee was giving me trouble, and I hadn&#8217;t eaten anything in days that hadn&#8217;t made me feel like I was going to be sick. SO besides the benedryl that whisked me off to <del>comaland</del> dreamland that night, the only thing that really stood out that day were these finds on Instagram&#8230;</p><p
style="text-align: center;"><a
href="http://www.kissmybroccoliblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Instagram.jpg"><img
class="size-full wp-image-17206 alignnone" alt="Instagram" src="http://www.kissmybroccoliblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Instagram.jpg" width="640" height="249" /></a></p><p
style="text-align: center;">Hey, sometimes it&#8217;s the little things, right?</p><h2 style="text-align: center;"><strong><span
style="text-decoration: underline;">Thursday</span></strong></h2><p
style="text-align: center;"><a
href="http://www.kissmybroccoliblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Yolkporn.jpg"><img
class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-17205" alt="Yolkporn" src="http://www.kissmybroccoliblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Yolkporn.jpg" width="640" height="376" /></a></p><p
style="text-align: center;">Thankfully, after a good NINE SOLID HOURS of sleep, I woke up Thursday morning with a bit of an appetite!</p><p
style="text-align: center;">Spaghetti squash + cheddar cheese + mixed berry jam = YUM</p><p
style="text-align: center;"><strong>YUM + yolkporn = OMGEFFINHEAVEN!</strong></p><p
style="text-align: center;">I finished up the day with my first SWEATY gym session in what seems like forever and then a little SWEET bedtime snack a few hours later&#8230;</p><p><img
class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-17210" alt="Sweat &amp; Ice Cream" src="http://www.kissmybroccoliblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Sweat-Ice-Cream1.jpg" width="640" height="320" /></p><p
style="text-align: center;">Two lactaids and a side of strawberry ice cream topped with the LAST of my <span
style="color: #008000;"><a
title="WIAW: Just Keep Drooling" href="http://www.kissmybroccoliblog.com/2013/05/08/wiaw-just-keep-drooling/"><span
style="color: #008000;">PB Popps</span></a></span><span
style="color: #008000;"><span
style="color: #008000;"><span
style="color: #333333;">&#8230;or</span> &#8220;</span><a
href="http://www.thesmartkitchenblog.com/2011/06/crumblies-in-my-tum-blies.html"><span
style="color: #008000;">crumblies</span></a></span><span
style="color: #008000;"><span
style="color: #008000;">&#8220;</span></span>, if you will&#8230;I may have shed a tear or two</p><h2 style="text-align: center;"><strong><span
style="text-decoration: underline;">Friday</span></strong></h2><p
style="text-align: center;">Before leaving to get a GLORIOUS one hour deep tissue massage (which is probably the ONLY reason I&#8217;m walking today), I whipped up a quick classic <span
style="color: #008000;"><a
href="http://www.sprint2thetable.com/strange-but-good/"><span
style="color: #008000;">#strangebutgood</span></a></span> combo for breakfast!</p><p
style="text-align: center;"><a
href="http://www.kissmybroccoliblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/BBQ-PBJ-Yolkporn.jpg"><img
class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-17211" alt="BBQ PB&amp;J Yolkporn" src="http://www.kissmybroccoliblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/BBQ-PBJ-Yolkporn.jpg" width="640" height="320" /></a></p><p
style="text-align: center;">Spaghetti squash + peanut flour + BBQ seasoning + FROG jam + yolkporn</p><p
style="text-align: center;"><span
style="color: #008000;"><a
title="Weird Foodie Club" href="http://www.kissmybroccoliblog.com/2012/10/04/weird-foodie-club/"><span
style="color: #008000;">This combo will </span></a><strong><a
title="Weird Foodie Club" href="http://www.kissmybroccoliblog.com/2012/10/04/weird-foodie-club/"><span
style="color: #008000;">NEVER</span></a></strong><a
title="Weird Foodie Club" href="http://www.kissmybroccoliblog.com/2012/10/04/weird-foodie-club/"><span
style="color: #008000;"> get old!</span></a></span></p><p
style="text-align: center;">And now of course, we have finally made it to&#8230;</p><h2 style="text-align: center;"><strong><span
style="text-decoration: underline;">Saturday</span></strong></h2><p
style="text-align: center;">After a LONG day of shopping with the man-friend looking for the perfect heels to wear with <span
style="color: #008000;"><a
title="Shop, Eat, Repeat!" href="http://www.kissmybroccoliblog.com/2013/04/29/shop-eat-repeat/"><span
style="color: #008000;">my dress for Blend</span></a></span> this weekend&#8230;</p><p
style="text-align: center;"><a
href="http://www.kissmybroccoliblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/IMG_4161.jpg"><img
class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-17213" alt="IMG_4161" src="http://www.kissmybroccoliblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/IMG_4161.jpg" width="2592" height="1936" /></a><strong></strong></p><p
style="text-align: center;"><strong>Brown Chicken&#8230;Brown Cow!</strong><br
/> Say it fast, then it&#8217;ll make sense! <img
src='http://www.kissmybroccoliblog.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_wink.gif' alt=';)' class='wp-smiley' /></p><p
style="text-align: center;">We decided the weather was perfect for chicken and shrimp and veggies&#8230;OH MY!!</p><p
style="text-align: center;"><a
href="http://www.kissmybroccoliblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Grilling.jpg"><img
class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-17212" alt="Grilling" src="http://www.kissmybroccoliblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Grilling.jpg" width="640" height="376" /></a>I got my drank on while manning* the grill which of course included a couple of taste tests to check for poison!</p><p
style="text-align: center;"><em>*Not to be confused with actually prepping and igniting said grill&#8230;because I still have a certain couple of fears that involve the fondness I have for my eyebrows. <img
src='http://www.kissmybroccoliblog.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_wink.gif' alt=';)' class='wp-smiley' /> </em></p><p
style="text-align: center;">But as marvelous as those bobs de deliciousness were, they didn&#8217;t hold a candle to the MOST marvelous part of the weekend&#8230;</p><p
style="text-align: center;"><a
href="http://www.kissmybroccoliblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/IMG_4162.jpg"><img
class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-17229" alt="IMG_4162" src="http://www.kissmybroccoliblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/IMG_4162.jpg" width="640" height="480" /></a></p><p
style="text-align: center;"><strong>Seeing the look on my mom&#8217;s face when my sister and I surprised her at work for Mother&#8217;s Day!</strong></p><p
style="text-align: center;">And of course, we came bearing gifts! <img
src='http://www.kissmybroccoliblog.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_biggrin.gif' alt=':D' class='wp-smiley' /></p><p><img
class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-17228" alt="Mother's Day" src="http://www.kissmybroccoliblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Mothers-Day.jpg" width="640" height="359" /></p><p
style="text-align: center;"><strong>Spa gift certificate and an orchid to match! </strong></p><p
style="text-align: center;">And for the record, we went halvsies so there was <span
style="color: #008000;"><a
href="http://www.kissmybroccoliblog.com/2011/05/09/kiss-my-mama/"><span
style="color: #008000;">no competing this year</span></a></span>! <img
src='http://www.kissmybroccoliblog.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_wink.gif' alt=';)' class='wp-smiley' /></p><p
style="text-align: center;"><strong>What was the most MARVELOUS thing from your week?</strong></p><p
style="text-align: center;"><strong>How did you spend Mother&#8217;s Day?</strong></p> ]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.kissmybroccoliblog.com/2013/05/13/grilled-and-marvelous/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>53</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>Finally Friday</title><link>http://www.kissmybroccoliblog.com/2013/05/10/finally-friday/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=finally-friday</link> <comments>http://www.kissmybroccoliblog.com/2013/05/10/finally-friday/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Fri, 10 May 2013 05:00:28 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>kissmybroccoli</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Breakfast]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Strange But Good]]></category> <category><![CDATA[almonds]]></category> <category><![CDATA[honey]]></category> <category><![CDATA[oats]]></category> <category><![CDATA[protein]]></category> <category><![CDATA[tvp]]></category> <guid
isPermaLink="false">http://www.kissmybroccoliblog.com/?p=17167</guid> <description><![CDATA[T&#8230;G&#8230;I&#8230;.freakin&#8217; eFFFFFFFFFFF! Sorry I went MIA on you guys yesterday, but after a week and a half of averaging 5 hours of sleep, it has finally caught up to me. I actually called in sick to work Wednesday night because &#8230; <a
href="http://www.kissmybroccoliblog.com/2013/05/10/finally-friday/">Continue reading <span
class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p
style="text-align: center;"><strong>T&#8230;G&#8230;I&#8230;.freakin&#8217; eFFFFFFFFFFF!</strong></p><p
style="text-align: center;">Sorry I went MIA on you guys yesterday, but after a week and a half of averaging 5 hours of sleep, it has finally caught up to me. I actually called in sick to work Wednesday night because I just couldn&#8217;t take one more day.</p><p
style="text-align: center;">Unfortunately, my stomach has decided to act in a state or rebellion in response to my zombie status and for the last few days, I&#8217;ve been an absolute MESS! All I can say is that I am SO glad it&#8217;s Friday&#8230;I have a massage scheduled this morning and after that I plan to <del>take Benedryl</del> veg out for the entire weekend!</p><p
style="text-align: center;"><strong><span
class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444; font-weight: normal;"><img
class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-17170" alt="Banana Almond Crunch" src="http://www.kissmybroccoliblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Banana-Almond-Crunch-.jpg" width="3872" height="2592" /></span></strong></p><p
style="text-align: center;">And maybe&#8230;just maybe I can talk my tummy into a bowl of this!</p><div
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class="fn single_recipe_header" style="font-size: 18px; color: #3a7e3a; padding: 0; margin: 5px 5px 5px 0px;">Banana Almond Crunch TVP Oats</p><p><img
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class="single_recipe_text" id="author" style="font-size: 15px; color: #000000; padding: 0; margin: 5px 5px 5px 0px;">By: <span
class="author">Heather @ Kiss My Broccoli</span></p><p
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style="font-weight: bold;">Prep Time:</span><span
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style="font-weight: bold;">Cook Time:</span><span
class="cooktime"> 6-7 minutes</span></p><p
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class="single_recipe_header" id="ingr_header" style="font-size: 18px; color: #3a7e3a; text-decoration: none; padding: 0;">Ingredients<span
class="single_recipe_text" style="font-size: 14px; color: #000000;"> (Serves 1)</span></p><ul
class="single_recipe_text" id="ingr" style="color: #000000; font-size: 14px;"><li
class="ingredient" style="margin-bottom: 3px;">1/4 cup rolled oats</li><li
class="ingredient" style="margin-bottom: 3px;">1/4 cup TVP (or more oats)</li><li
class="ingredient" style="margin-bottom: 3px;">1 Tablespoon ground flax</li><li
class="ingredient" style="margin-bottom: 3px;">1 cup water (or non-dairy milk)</li><li
class="ingredient" style="margin-bottom: 3px;">1/2 teaspoon almond extract</li><li
class="ingredient" style="margin-bottom: 3px;">1/4 teaspoon cinnamon</li><li
class="ingredient" style="margin-bottom: 3px;">1/2 banana, sliced thin</li><li
class="ingredient" style="margin-bottom: 3px;">Toppings: sliced banana, almonds, and honey for drizzling (NOT optional)</li></ul></div><div
id="instructions"><p
class="single_recipe_header" id="inst_header" style="font-size: 18px; color: #3a7e3a; text-decoration: none; padding: 0;">Instructions</p><p
class="instruction">1. Combine oats, TVP, flax, water (or milk), extract, and spices in a small pot over medium-high heat.<br
/> 2. Once boiling (about 3-4 minutes), add sliced banana and whisk vigorously until smooth.<br
/> 3. Reduce heat to medium and cook until desired consistency is reached.<br
/> 4. Transfer to a bowl and top with other half of banana, almonds, and honey.</p></div><div
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style="text-align: center;"><a
href="http://www.kissmybroccoliblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Banana-Almond-Crunch-Oats.jpg"><img
class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-17171" alt="Banana Almond Crunch Oats" src="http://www.kissmybroccoliblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Banana-Almond-Crunch-Oats.jpg" width="640" height="428" /></a></p><p
style="text-align: center;">Whenever I have a bowl of oats, I HAVE to have some sort of protein punch&#8230;otherwise I&#8217;ll be chewing my arm off in an hour or so. One serving of <span
style="color: #008000;"><a
href="http://www.bobsredmill.com/tvp-textured-veg._protein.html"><span
style="color: #008000;">TVP</span></a></span> (textured vegetable protein) provides 12 grams of protein&#8230;which is more than a whole egg! And of course vegan too&#8230;if your into that! <img
src='http://www.kissmybroccoliblog.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_wink.gif' alt=';)' class='wp-smiley' /></p><p
style="text-align: center;">Of course for this recipe, you can always just add more oats instead of the TVP. It won&#8217;t be as strange, but I promise, still good! <img
src='http://www.kissmybroccoliblog.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_wink.gif' alt=';)' class='wp-smiley' /> Just make sure to add the whipped banana because that is the KEY to the creamy sweet consistency!</p><p
style="text-align: center;"><a
href="http://www.kissmybroccoliblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Banana-Almond-Crunch-Oats-Bite.jpg"><img
class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-17172" alt="Banana Almond Crunch Oats Bite" src="http://www.kissmybroccoliblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Banana-Almond-Crunch-Oats-Bite.jpg" width="640" height="428" /></a></p><p
style="text-align: center;"><strong>But if you forget the honey, I&#8217;ll just cry!</strong></p><p
style="text-align: center;">C&#8217;mon&#8230;I&#8217;m already stressed to the max, do you really want that on your conscience?? <img
src='http://www.kissmybroccoliblog.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_wink.gif' alt=';)' class='wp-smiley' /></p><p
style="text-align: center;"><a
href="http://www.kissmybroccoliblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/8249128972_954542762c_n.jpg"><img
class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-13313" alt="Strange But Good S2TT" src="http://www.kissmybroccoliblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/8249128972_954542762c_n.jpg" width="320" height="173" /></a>Now head on over to <span
style="color: #008000;"><a
href="http://www.sprint2thetable.com/"><span
style="color: #008000;">Sprint 2 the Table</span></a></span> and see what everyone else cooked up this week!</p><p
style="text-align: center;"><strong>What are your plans for the weekend?</strong></p><p
style="text-align: center;"><strong>Anyone got a good natural recipe for a self-induced coma&#8230;that doesn&#8217;t require a mallet? <img
src='http://www.kissmybroccoliblog.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_wink.gif' alt=';)' class='wp-smiley' /> </strong></p><p
style="text-align: center;"> ]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.kissmybroccoliblog.com/2013/05/10/finally-friday/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>50</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>WIAW: Just Keep Drooling</title><link>http://www.kissmybroccoliblog.com/2013/05/08/wiaw-just-keep-drooling/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=wiaw-just-keep-drooling</link> <comments>http://www.kissmybroccoliblog.com/2013/05/08/wiaw-just-keep-drooling/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Wed, 08 May 2013 07:43:38 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>kissmybroccoli</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[What I Ate Wednesday]]></category> <category><![CDATA[almonds]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Arctic Zero]]></category> <category><![CDATA[avocado]]></category> <category><![CDATA[cereal]]></category> <category><![CDATA[cheese]]></category> <category><![CDATA[coconut]]></category> <category><![CDATA[cottage cheese]]></category> <category><![CDATA[eggs]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Greek yogurt]]></category> <category><![CDATA[kabocha]]></category> <category><![CDATA[ketchup]]></category> <category><![CDATA[mustard]]></category> <category><![CDATA[oats]]></category> <category><![CDATA[peanut butter]]></category> <category><![CDATA[salad]]></category> <category><![CDATA[spinach]]></category> <category><![CDATA[strawberries]]></category> <guid
isPermaLink="false">http://www.kissmybroccoliblog.com/?p=17121</guid> <description><![CDATA[Hey guys! I hope you are all having a great week! I&#8217;ll be honest, this week is kicking my arse. Since going back to work last week, I&#8217;ve had maybe ONE day of solid sleep and I am finally starting &#8230; <a
href="http://www.kissmybroccoliblog.com/2013/05/08/wiaw-just-keep-drooling/">Continue reading <span
class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p
style="text-align: center;">Hey guys!</p><p
style="text-align: center;"><strong>I hope you are all having a great week!</strong></p><p
style="text-align: center;">I&#8217;ll be honest, this week is kicking my arse. Since going <span
style="color: #008000;"><a
title="Legs &amp; Eggs" href="http://www.kissmybroccoliblog.com/2013/04/19/legs-and-eggs/"><span
style="color: #008000;">back to work last week</span></a></span>, I&#8217;ve had maybe ONE day of solid sleep and I am finally starting to feel the effects. My back is in knots, my digestion is ALL kinds of messed up, and honestly, I&#8217;m having a hard time coming up with anything witty to put at the end of this sentence in true Heather-fashion.</p><p
style="text-align: center;"><strong>How about I just let my <span
style="color: #008000;"><a
title="Confessions of a Pancake Queen: The R Rated Edition" href="http://www.kissmybroccoliblog.com/2013/04/21/confessions-of-a-pancake-queen-the-r-rated-edition/"><span
style="color: #008000;">famous </span></a><span
style="color: #008000;"><a
title="Confessions of a Pancake Queen: The R Rated Edition" href="http://www.kissmybroccoliblog.com/2013/04/21/confessions-of-a-pancake-queen-the-r-rated-edition/"><span
style="color: #008000;">photoshopping skills</span></a></span></span> do the talking?</strong></p><p><img
class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-17149" alt="Dory Drooling" src="http://www.kissmybroccoliblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Dory-Drooling.jpg" width="640" height="480" /></p><p
style="text-align: center;"><strong>Get yo&#8217; eyes off my <span
style="color: #008000;"><a
title="Ah, Cook It" href="http://www.kissmybroccoliblog.com/2013/05/03/ah-cook-it/"><span
style="color: #008000;">Peanut Butter Mug Cake</span></a></span>, Dory! <img
src='http://www.kissmybroccoliblog.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_wink.gif' alt=';)' class='wp-smiley' /> </strong></p><p
style="text-align: center;">And now, let&#8217;s all take a cue from Dory&#8230;forget the world&#8230;start singing&#8230;and wait, what were we doing?</p><p
style="text-align: center;"><strong>Oh yes&#8230;DROOOOOOOOLING!!</strong></p><p
style="text-align: center;"><a
href="http://www.kissmybroccoliblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Coconut-Yogurt-Strawberries-Peanut-Butter.jpg"><img
class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-17150" alt="Coconut Yogurt Strawberries Peanut Butter" src="http://www.kissmybroccoliblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Coconut-Yogurt-Strawberries-Peanut-Butter.jpg" width="640" height="428" /></a></p><p
style="text-align: center;">Cereal mix topped with Oikos toasted coconut vanilla yogurt, strawberries, and chocolate coconut peanut butter</p><p
style="text-align: center;"><a
href="http://www.kissmybroccoliblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Egg-Cheese-Jam-Sandwich.jpg"><img
class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-17157" alt="Egg Cheese &amp; Jam Sandwich" src="http://www.kissmybroccoliblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Egg-Cheese-Jam-Sandwich.jpg" width="640" height="428" /></a></p><p
style="text-align: center;">Fried egg, cheddar cheese and FROG jam toaster sandwich</p><p
style="text-align: center;"><a
href="http://www.kissmybroccoliblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Balsamic-Strawberry-Cottage-Cheese-Almond-Salad.jpg"><img
class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-17152" alt="Balsamic Strawberry Cottage Cheese Almond Salad" src="http://www.kissmybroccoliblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Balsamic-Strawberry-Cottage-Cheese-Almond-Salad.jpg" width="640" height="428" /></a></p><p
style="text-align: center;">Spinach salad topped with cottage cheese, almonds, avocado, toasted coconut, and balsamic roasted strawberries</p><p
style="text-align: center;"><a
href="http://www.kissmybroccoliblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Hot-Dogs-Sauerkraut-Kabocha.jpg"><img
class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-17159" alt="Hot Dogs Sauerkraut Kabocha" src="http://www.kissmybroccoliblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Hot-Dogs-Sauerkraut-Kabocha.jpg" width="640" height="428" /></a></p><p
style="text-align: center;">Trader Joe&#8217;s uncured chicken hot dogs topped with sauerkraut and mustard with a side of roasted kabocha squash and ketchup mixed with cinnamon</p><p
style="text-align: center;"><a
href="http://www.kissmybroccoliblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Banana-Chobani-with-Cocoa-Strawberries.jpg"><img
class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-17154" alt="Banana Chobani with Cocoa &amp; Strawberries" src="http://www.kissmybroccoliblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Banana-Chobani-with-Cocoa-Strawberries.jpg" width="640" height="428" /></a></p><p
style="text-align: center;">Banana Chobani mixed with unsweetened cocoa powder, topped with strawberries</p><p
style="text-align: center;"><a
href="http://www.kissmybroccoliblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Banana-Almond-Oats.jpg"><img
class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-17153" alt="Banana Almond Oats" src="http://www.kissmybroccoliblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Banana-Almond-Oats.jpg" width="640" height="428" /></a></p><p
style="text-align: center;">Banana Almond Oats drizzled with honey (recipe coming soon!)</p><p
style="text-align: center;"><a
href="http://www.kissmybroccoliblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Egg-Cheese-Sandwich-Green-Beans.jpg"><img
class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-17156" alt="Egg &amp; Cheese Sandwich &amp; Green Beans" src="http://www.kissmybroccoliblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Egg-Cheese-Sandwich-Green-Beans.jpg" width="640" height="428" /></a></p><p
style="text-align: center;">Fried egg and cheese toaster sandwich with ketchup for dipping and a side of steamed green beans</p><p
style="text-align: center;"><a
href="http://www.kissmybroccoliblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Smoked-Salmon-Salad-with-Sushi.jpg"><img
class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-17161" alt="Smoked Salmon Salad with Sushi" src="http://www.kissmybroccoliblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Smoked-Salmon-Salad-with-Sushi.jpg" width="640" height="428" /></a></p><p
style="text-align: center;">Spinach salad topped with smoked salmon, bell peppers and cucumber drizzled in Trader Joe&#8217;s Soyaki Island Marinade with a side of <span
style="color: #008000;"><a
title="Avocado Cabbage Sushi" href="http://www.kissmybroccoliblog.com/2013/04/01/avocado-cabbage-sushi/"><span
style="color: #008000;">Avocado Cabbage Sushi</span></a></span></p><p
style="text-align: center;"><a
href="http://www.kissmybroccoliblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Peanut-Butter-Cottage-Cheese-English-Muffin.jpg"><img
class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-17160" alt="Peanut Butter Cottage Cheese English Muffin" src="http://www.kissmybroccoliblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Peanut-Butter-Cottage-Cheese-English-Muffin.jpg" width="640" height="428" /></a></p><p
style="text-align: center;">Cinnamon raisin English muffin with cottage cheese, crunchy coconut peanut butter, cinnamon, and honey</p><p
style="text-align: center;"><a
href="http://www.kissmybroccoliblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Green-Beans-Trail-Mix.jpg"><img
class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-17158" alt="Green Beans &amp; Trail Mix" src="http://www.kissmybroccoliblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Green-Beans-Trail-Mix.jpg" width="640" height="428" /></a></p><p
style="text-align: center;">Steamed green beans and my latest obsession, &#8221;monster&#8221; trail mix</p><p
style="text-align: center;">And to end things on a bit of a sweet note&#8230;</p><p
style="text-align: center;"><a
href="http://www.kissmybroccoliblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Arctic-Zero-with-PB-Popcorn.jpg"><img
class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-17151" alt="Arctic Zero with PB Popcorn" src="http://www.kissmybroccoliblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Arctic-Zero-with-PB-Popcorn.jpg" width="640" height="428" /></a></p><p
style="text-align: center;">Strawberry Arctic Zero topped with <span
style="color: #008000;"><a
href="http://www.earthbalancenatural.com/product/p-b-popps/"><span
style="color: #008000;">peanut butter coated popcorn</span></a></span>!</p><p
style="text-align: center;">Oh yes, such things DO exist&#8230;and they are 100% amazing! <del>Damn</del> THANK you <span
style="color: #008000;"><a
href="http://betterwithveggies.com/"><span
style="color: #008000;">Heather</span></a></span> for introducing them to me!</p><p
style="text-align: center;"><a
href="http://www.kissmybroccoliblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/WIAWbutton.jpg"><img
class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-4612" alt="WIAW Teal" src="http://www.kissmybroccoliblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/WIAWbutton.jpg" width="252" height="157" /></a></p><p
style="text-align: center;">Now scoot on over to <span
style="color: #008000;"><a
href="http://www.peasandcrayons.com/"><span
style="color: #008000;">Peas &amp; Crayons</span></a></span> and keep the drool-fest going!<br
/> Just don&#8217;t FORGET your napkin! <img
src='http://www.kissmybroccoliblog.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_wink.gif' alt=';)' class='wp-smiley' /></p><p
style="text-align: center;"><strong><span
class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444; font-weight: normal;"><strong>What&#8217;s the best thing you ate recently?</strong></span></strong></p><p
style="text-align: center;"><strong>Anyone else as excited as I am about the new <span
style="color: #008000;"><a
href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8M86T3UhxMo"><span
style="color: #008000;">Finding Dory</span></a></span> movie?</strong></p> ]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.kissmybroccoliblog.com/2013/05/08/wiaw-just-keep-drooling/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>71</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow&#8230;</title><link>http://www.kissmybroccoliblog.com/2013/05/06/yesterday-today-tomorrow/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=yesterday-today-tomorrow</link> <comments>http://www.kissmybroccoliblog.com/2013/05/06/yesterday-today-tomorrow/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Mon, 06 May 2013 10:51:22 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>kissmybroccoli</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[IE Challenge]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Personal]]></category> <category><![CDATA[happiness]]></category> <category><![CDATA[intuitive eating]]></category> <category><![CDATA[quotes]]></category> <category><![CDATA[stress]]></category> <category><![CDATA[worry]]></category> <guid
isPermaLink="false">http://www.kissmybroccoliblog.com/?p=17094</guid> <description><![CDATA[Today&#8230; I have no recipe to post. I have no pictures to share from the weekend. I have no link-up parties that I will be joining. Yesterday&#8230; I read your comments on last Thursday&#8217;s post. I felt the outpour of &#8230; <a
href="http://www.kissmybroccoliblog.com/2013/05/06/yesterday-today-tomorrow/">Continue reading <span
class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p
style="text-align: center;"><strong>Today&#8230;</strong></p><p
style="text-align: center;">I have no recipe to post.<br
/> I have no pictures to share from the weekend.<br
/> I have no link-up parties that I will be joining.</p><p
style="color: #444444; font-family: Georgia, 'Bitstream Charter', serif; line-height: 1.5; font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: 24px; text-align: center;"><strong>Yesterday&#8230;</strong></p><p
style="text-align: center;">I read your comments on <span
style="color: #008000;"><a
title="Moving Forward By Going Back" href="http://www.kissmybroccoliblog.com/2013/05/02/moving-forward-by-going-back/"><span
style="color: #008000;">last Thursday&#8217;s post</span></a></span>.<br
/> I felt the outpour of support and empathy in each and every one.<br
/> I fought back the tears in my eyes and the lump in my throat.</p><p
style="text-align: center;"><a
href="http://www.kissmybroccoliblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Learn-From-Yesterday-Quote.jpg"><img
class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-17102" alt="Learn From Yesterday Quote" src="http://www.kissmybroccoliblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Learn-From-Yesterday-Quote.jpg" width="640" height="426" /></a></p><p
style="text-align: center;"><strong>Today&#8230;</strong></p><p
style="text-align: center;">I realize just how much I have changed over the last two months.<br
/> I see that <span
style="color: #008000;"><a
title="Strange, But FREE!" href="http://www.kissmybroccoliblog.com/2013/03/29/strange-but-free/"><span
style="color: #008000;">a journey toward one thing</span></a></span> has actually become so much more.<br
/> I stop worrying so much about pleasing others, let go of guilt, and start focussing on myself.</p><p
style="text-align: center;"><strong>Tomorrow&#8230;</strong></p><p
style="text-align: center;">I start learning what it is I want&#8230;what I don&#8217;t want&#8230;what makes me happy.<br
/> I stop stressing over the petty, the mundane, and the out of my control.<br
/> I take the advice of a very dear friend and start&#8230;</p><p
style="text-align: center;"><strong>Living Intuitively.</strong></p><p
style="text-align: center;">What is one thing you can do today that will improve your tomorrow?</p><p
style="text-align: center;">When is the last time you did something for YOU?</p> ]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.kissmybroccoliblog.com/2013/05/06/yesterday-today-tomorrow/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>40</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>Currently: April</title><link>http://www.kissmybroccoliblog.com/2013/05/05/currently-april/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=currently-april</link> <comments>http://www.kissmybroccoliblog.com/2013/05/05/currently-april/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Sun, 05 May 2013 08:00:48 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>kissmybroccoli</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Currently]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Shopping]]></category> <category><![CDATA[cereal]]></category> <category><![CDATA[cheese]]></category> <category><![CDATA[eggs]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Greek yogurt]]></category> <category><![CDATA[intuitive eating]]></category> <category><![CDATA[music]]></category> <category><![CDATA[the man-friend]]></category> <category><![CDATA[TJ Maxx]]></category> <guid
isPermaLink="false">http://www.kissmybroccoliblog.com/?p=17066</guid> <description><![CDATA[Happy Sunday peeps! Yeah, yeah, yeah&#8230;I know&#8230;it&#8217;s MAY! But I could never skip out on the opportunity to tell you guys about my latest and greatest obsessions! PLUS it&#8217;s Friday and I got called into work (it happens) and we&#8217;re &#8230; <a
href="http://www.kissmybroccoliblog.com/2013/05/05/currently-april/">Continue reading <span
class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p
style="text-align: center;">Happy Sunday peeps!</p><p
style="text-align: center;"><strong>Yeah, yeah, yeah&#8230;I know&#8230;it&#8217;s MAY!</strong></p><p
style="text-align: center;">But I could never skip out on the opportunity to tell you guys about my latest and greatest obsessions! PLUS it&#8217;s Friday and I got called into work (it happens) and we&#8217;re a little slow at the moment. So here you have it, another monthly recap&#8230;five days late! <img
src='http://www.kissmybroccoliblog.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_wink.gif' alt=';)' class='wp-smiley' /></p><p
style="text-align: center;"><b>Current Book:</b></p><p
style="text-align: center;">I FINALLY finished <span
style="color: #008000;"><a
href="http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/16201164-intuitive-eating"><span
style="color: #008000;">Intuitive Eating</span></a></span>&#8230;now I&#8217;m just trying to decide if I want to read it again or get back to bonding with <span
style="color: #008000;"><a
href="http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/52047.Joe_McKinney"><span
style="color: #008000;">my fellow zombies</span></a></span>! <img
src='http://www.kissmybroccoliblog.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_wink.gif' alt=';)' class='wp-smiley' /> By the way, would you guys be interested in a review of the IE book?</p><p
style="text-align: center;"><b>Current Music:</b></p><p
style="text-align: center;">I&#8217;ve been listening to the Collective Soul station on Pandora and reliving all the precious music memories from my youth all month&#8230;Bush, Hootie &amp; the Blowfish, Incubus, Garbage, and one of my forgotten favorites&#8230;</p><p><object
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style="text-align: center;">Let&#8217;s just say it&#8217;s been downloaded to the iPod and played on repeat multiple times over the last couple of weeks!</p><p
style="text-align: center;"><b>Current Guilty Pleasure:</b></p><p
style="text-align: center;"><b><a
href="http://www.kissmybroccoliblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Shopping-Bargains.jpg"><img
class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-17072" alt="Shopping Bargains" src="http://www.kissmybroccoliblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Shopping-Bargains.jpg" width="640" height="320" /></a></b>10 for $10, coupons, manager&#8217;s specials&#8230;bring.it.ON&#8230;we won&#8217;t talk about the fact that I no longer have ANY room in my fridge OR my pantry whatsoever! <img
src='http://www.kissmybroccoliblog.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_wink.gif' alt=';)' class='wp-smiley' /></p><p
style="text-align: center;"><b>Current Nail Color:</b></p><p
style="text-align: center;">Oh my god, can you believe this&#8230;they&#8217;re naaaaaaaaked! <img
src='http://www.kissmybroccoliblog.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_eek.gif' alt='8O' class='wp-smiley' /></p><p
style="text-align: center;"><b>Current Drink:</b></p><p
style="text-align: center;"><b><a
href="http://www.kissmybroccoliblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Coffee.jpg"><img
class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-17068" alt="Coffee" src="http://www.kissmybroccoliblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Coffee.jpg" width="640" height="428" /></a></b></p><p
style="text-align: center;">Like hot buttery syrup&#8230;in a CUP!!</p><p
style="text-align: center;"><b>Current Food:</b></p><p
style="text-align: center;"><b><a
href="http://www.kissmybroccoliblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Currently-April.jpg"><img
class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-17078" alt="Currently April" src="http://www.kissmybroccoliblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Currently-April.jpg" width="640" height="640" /></a></b></p><p
style="text-align: center;">When it hasn&#8217;t been <span
style="color: #008000;"><a
title="WIAW: The Clubbin’ Edition" href="http://www.kissmybroccoliblog.com/2013/04/17/wiaw-the-clubbin-edition/"><span
style="color: #008000;">leftovers</span></a></span> it&#8217;s been <span
style="color: #008000;"><a
title="Legs &amp; Eggs" href="http://www.kissmybroccoliblog.com/2013/04/19/legs-and-eggs/"><span
style="color: #008000;">eggs</span></a></span>, <span
style="color: #008000;"><a
title="Marvelously Wedded and Totally Sconed" href="http://www.kissmybroccoliblog.com/2013/04/08/marvelously-wedded-and-totally-sconed/"><span
style="color: #008000;">cheese</span></a></span>, and <span
style="color: #008000;"><a
title="Shop, Eat, Repeat!" href="http://www.kissmybroccoliblog.com/2013/04/29/shop-eat-repeat/"><span
style="color: #008000;">cereal</span></a></span>&#8230;colorful, sugary, oh-my-god-childhood-nostalgia cereal&#8230;oh yeah, and some cracktastic <span
style="color: #008000;"><a
title="Thoughts on Feeling Full" href="http://www.kissmybroccoliblog.com/2013/04/18/thoughts-on-feeling-full/"><span
style="color: #008000;">coconut yogurt</span></a></span>! <img
src='http://www.kissmybroccoliblog.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_wink.gif' alt=';)' class='wp-smiley' /></p><p
style="text-align: center;"><b>Current Favorite Show:</b></p><p
style="text-align: center;">Not a thing. I actually cancelled my Netflix subscription a few weeks ago since I wasn&#8217;t really watching anything anyway. Just means I have more money to spend on FOOD, right?</p><p
style="text-align: center;"><b>Current Wish List:</b></p><p
style="text-align: center;">Even though I&#8217;ve been off for nearly two months, the thing I wish for the most is a warm sandy BEACH to stick my toes into AND I&#8217;m happy to say that, with the help of the man-friend, this could be happening within a MONTH!</p><p
style="text-align: center;"><b>Current Needs:</b></p><p
style="text-align: center;"><a
href="http://www.kissmybroccoliblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/IMG_3844.jpg"><img
class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-17069" alt="IMG_3844" src="http://www.kissmybroccoliblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/IMG_3844.jpg" width="1345" height="1350" /></a></p><p
style="text-align: center;">A massage (desperately), a pony (<span
style="color: #008000;"><a
href="http://www.kissmybroccoliblog.com/2012/12/24/a-marvelous-christmas-weekend/"><span
style="color: #008000;">always</span></a></span>), oh and a new lamp! Lack of sleep and my never-ending clumsiness do NOT mix! :*(</p><p
style="text-align: center;"><b>Current Triumphs:</b></p><p
style="text-align: center;">Seriously, April was MY MONTH as far as progress in physical therapy for my knee! I went from strictly pool therapy, to the bike, to the treadmill, to my latest accomplishment&#8230;STAIRS!! I&#8217;m still not 100% but I&#8217;m definitely getting there!<br
/> Woo hoo, <span
style="color: #008000;"><a
title="Legs &amp; Eggs" href="http://www.kissmybroccoliblog.com/2013/04/19/legs-and-eggs/"><span
style="color: #008000;">jumping jacks</span></a></span> are in sight! <img
src='http://www.kissmybroccoliblog.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_biggrin.gif' alt=':D' class='wp-smiley' /></p><p
style="text-align: center;"><b>Current Bane of Existence:</b></p><p
style="text-align: center;">For the ENTIRE month of April, I battled against a pair of rather loud and annoying birds hell-BENT on creating a nest on top of my porch light&#8230;</p><p
style="text-align: center;"><b><a
href="http://www.kissmybroccoliblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Birds-Nest.jpg"><img
class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-17074" alt="Bird's Nest" src="http://www.kissmybroccoliblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Birds-Nest.jpg" width="640" height="320" /></a></b>Remember mine and the man-friend&#8217;s <span
style="color: #008000;"><a
title="Shop, Eat, Repeat!" href="http://www.kissmybroccoliblog.com/2013/04/29/shop-eat-repeat/"><span
style="color: #008000;">trip to the dollar store last weekend</span></a></span>? Well, that visit was for a very specific purpose&#8230;</p><p
style="text-align: center;"><a
href="http://www.kissmybroccoliblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/DSC_0001_2.jpg"><img
class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-17075" alt="DSC_0001_2" src="http://www.kissmybroccoliblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/DSC_0001_2.jpg" width="3872" height="2592" /></a></p><p
style="text-align: center;">Ha! Take that <del>bitches</del> birdies!</p><p
style="text-align: center;"><b>Current Celebrity Crush:</b></p><p
style="text-align: center;">Hmmmm, gonna have to go with <span
style="color: #008000;"><a
href="http://static1.ozap.com/articles/0/43/55/90/@/4434784-7-robert-downey-jr-31-millions-diapo-1.jpg"><span
style="color: #008000;">RDJ</span></a></span> on this once since I&#8217;m SUPERFLIPPINEXCITED about and can&#8217;t wait to see the new Iron Man movie!</p><p
style="text-align: center;"><b>Current Indulgence:</b></p><p
style="text-align: center;"><b><a
href="http://www.kissmybroccoliblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/TJ-Maxx.jpg"><img
class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-17080" alt="TJ Maxx" src="http://www.kissmybroccoliblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/TJ-Maxx.jpg" width="1324" height="1328" /></a></b></p><p
style="text-align: center;"><p
style="text-align: center;">I think it&#8217;s safe to say this needs no explanation. <img
src='http://www.kissmybroccoliblog.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_wink.gif' alt=';)' class='wp-smiley' /></p><p
style="text-align: center;"><b>Current Blessing:</b></p><p
style="text-align: center;">All the <span
style="text-decoration: underline;">endless</span> support that I&#8217;ve gotten from you guys in my journey with Intuitive Eating. Seriously, I KNOW I would not have been able to go through all the ups and downs without you and for that, I am <span
style="text-decoration: underline;">blessed</span> more than words can express!</p><p
style="text-align: center;">xoxox</p><p
style="text-align: center;"><b>Current Slang:</b></p><p
style="text-align: center;">Sorry, still <span
style="color: #008000;"><a
title="Currently: March" href="http://www.kissmybroccoliblog.com/2013/03/31/currently-march/"><span
style="color: #008000;">sailorin&#8217;</span></a></span> away! <img
src='http://www.kissmybroccoliblog.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_wink.gif' alt=';)' class='wp-smiley' /></p><p
style="text-align: center;"><b>Current Outfit:</b></p><p
style="text-align: center;"> Oh my god, can you believe this&#8230;I&#8217;m naaaaaaaaked! <img
src='http://www.kissmybroccoliblog.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_eek.gif' alt='8O' class='wp-smiley' /></p><p
style="text-align: center;">Ok, so maybe I&#8217;m in my scrubs, but since I don&#8217;t feel like taking a picture, I had to have something &#8220;graphic&#8221; for ya!</p><p
style="text-align: center;"><b></b><b>Current Excitement:</b></p><p
style="text-align: center;"><a
href="http://www.kissmybroccoliblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/385332_10101111581603378_1559156152_n.jpg"><img
class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-17085" alt="385332_10101111581603378_1559156152_n" src="http://www.kissmybroccoliblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/385332_10101111581603378_1559156152_n.jpg" width="302" height="200" /></a><span
style="color: #008000;"><a
href="http://blendretreat.com/"><span
style="color: #008000;">Blennnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnd</span></a></span> in less than TWO WEEKS!!</p><p
style="text-align: center;"><b>Current Link:</b></p><p
style="text-align: center;">Love, love, LOVIN&#8217; me some <span
style="color: #008000;"><a
href="http://www.bloglovin.com/"><span
style="color: #008000;">BlogLovin&#8217;</span></a></span>!</p><p
style="text-align: center;"><b>Current Mood:</b></p><p
style="text-align: center;">Congratulatory&#8230;</p><p
style="text-align: center;">Because Jenny was named the winner of the <span
style="color: #008000;"><a
title="Gooberosity &amp; a Giveaway!" href="http://www.kissmybroccoliblog.com/2013/04/12/gooberosity-a-giveaway/"><span
style="color: #008000;">SlimKicker Giveaway</span></a></span>! Be on the lookout for an email from me soon, girlie! I want to thank you guys for entering&#8230;the ideas you came up with were all SO creative! I definitely recommend checking out those comments if you&#8217;re looking for a great way to challenge yourself!</p><p
style="text-align: center;"><strong>Tell me, what are a few of your &#8220;currents&#8221; from April?</strong></p> ]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.kissmybroccoliblog.com/2013/05/05/currently-april/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>38</slash:comments> </item> </channel> </rss>