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Freaky Friday

Posted on May 13, 2011 by kissmybroccoli

Yeah, so I’m sure that’s a post title you haven’t seen today? What can I say, I’m an original! *brushes fingertips across chest*

So, anybody have any weird and crazy things happen to them today? I’m not superstitious, but if there is ONE thing you learn when working in the hospital, it is this: there is SOME truth in the whole cycle of the moon/Friday the 13th thing…don’t believe me? Venture into an emergency room on the next full moon…it won’t take long to see the signs (bonus points if they look like dude from the bookstore!)

Now that I’m off work, I can officially say (without jinxing myself) that today was surprisingly a fairly normal day. So what makes this post worthy of the “Freaky Friday” title? Well, that would be my latest PB&J obsession!

Watch out PB&J Hummus, there’s a new kid in town!

When Jessica told me about her favorite PB&J, I have to admit I was a little curious. But then, the more I thought about it, the more I COULDN’T STOP thinking about it…I mean, seriously? Peanut butter and jelly with barbecue tofu?!?!

Is that girl on crack?!

So I bought this

and some bread

Anyone tried this brand before? Seriously, it’s the best thing since sliced…wait,
uh, you know what I mean!

Soft, pillowy, and DELICIOUS!

Yes officer, I recognize him. The short one with the black hat…
he’s the one that took over my PB&J!

The unsuspecting PB&J

Then for the fun!

Sneak peek

Going for a bite!

Mmmmm! Smack yo mama!

That girl is most definitely NOT on crack!

But this sandwich is definitely MY crack!

Thick and gooey peanut butter

Sweet FROG (fig, raspberry, orange, ginger) preserves

Sweet ‘n spicy barbecue sauce

Soft cushy bread

And a glass of almond milk!

BEST.SANDWICH.EVER!

And, because I can never leave well enough alone…

Somewhere, a vegetarian/vegan just died at the sight of this.

There is probably a special place in hell for people who combine tofu and bacon.

I’ll bring the marshmallows!

😉

Barbecue chicken PB&J anyone?

Ok, so I was having a bit of fun with this…but then the REAL magic happened!

*Light bulb*

Peanut butter and jelly
with pan-fried chicken breast in stir-fry sauce (or soy sauce)
chopped scallions and a
sprinkle of
sesame seeds

Don’t

Knock it

Till

You try it!

How do you like your PB&J? Any Elvis lovers out there? Are Jess & I the only weirdos?

Posted in Entree | Tagged bacon, peanut butter, tofu | 61 Comments

Things That Make You Say…

Posted on May 12, 2011 by kissmybroccoli

Hey guys! Thanks for all the protein powder recommendations! I’m gonna look up a few of them and see what I think…although I don’t think it’ll take much to beat the cup-o-sugar I had yesterday! Blech!

It’s been a long day and I’m definitely heading to bed early tonight, but I thought I’d leave you guys with a little something I like to call,

“Things that make you say, HUH?!”

Enjoy!

As if campus security need ANOTHER excuse to look ridiculous!

Oh, the people you see at used book stores!

The book under his arm? The Art of Bouncing by Patrick Swazye

A toilet as a planter…

No sign needed, I wouldn’t even think of going INSIDE your house!

World Market find

A little international cuisine fusion

Sombrero-shaped pasta…for those times that rotini and macaroni are just too boring!

Would it make it any better if I told you this is a LAMP?!

Bahahaha! Cracks me up every time!

What, the Geico Cavemen aren’t regulars at the hockey games you go to?

Hmm, you’re missing out! 😉

Peace out peoples! I’m off to get my snooze on!

What size bed do you have? Do you have favorite side?
Queen and left…though I’m totally messing myself up in the new house since my nightstand is on the right!

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged humor, sleep | 45 Comments

WIAW: Something Cheesy, Something Blue

Posted on May 11, 2011 by kissmybroccoli

Hey guys! Thanks so much for the welcome wishes for dear dear Vickie! It’s so good to have her home again!

Are you ready of another edition of What I Ate Wednesday? I know I sure am!

I swear I look more and more forward to Wednesdays each week!

Be sure to check out all the amazing links over at Peas & Crayons!
And tell Jenn I sent cha! 😉

Alright! Let’s do this thang!

Breakfast (6:20am)
Donna’s Chocolate Blueberry Breakfast Cookie
+
A mug of “lifeforce” black with cinnamon…the way nature intended!

Have you checked out Donna’s blog over at Love, Run & Travel? I love her personality and sense of humor…definitely a girl who knows how to laugh at herself! My kind of woman right there! I was perusing her latest posts last night, and when I saw her microwaveable breakfast cookie recipe, I knew EXACTLY what I was having for breakfast this morning.

I subbed in carob chips for the chocolate, used vanilla in place of the Splenda, and went with frozen bloobs since the fresh ones are so dang expensive right now!

It was absolutely perfect! A very slight amount of sweetness from the banana, a little tart from the bloobs, and the carob? Well, I you guys know by now how deep my love for carob is!

Closssssssse Up!

Snack (9:40am)
Strawberry Soy Joy Bar
Sooooo much better than there Banana ~~Butt~~ Bread flavor!

Lunch (12:15pm)
Salad beast with nooch and pine nut hummus and a big JUICY orange!

Green leaf lettuce, carrots, green bell pep, portobello mushrooms, zucchini, cherry
tomatoes, and green onions with some TJ’s 21 Salute sprinkled on top!

I know, I totally surprised you with the salad for lunch, right? 😉

Pre-workout Snack (3:00pm)
My new go-to pre-sweat sesh nibble…the biggest date I can find!

Post-workout (4:30pm)
Chocolate protein shake mixed with water

I did a 5 mile run with a few walk breaks for a time total of 51:24. It was hot…and windy…and I totally forgot sunscreen! I know, my bad…my bad! :-/

When I got back in, I was super shaky and knew I needed some fuel, but couldn’t stomach (haha, get it?) the thought of food. Then I remembered the sample packs of protein powder I received a few months ago from a local Arbonne representative!

I’m always excited to try new things, but I have to say that working in a nutrition/supplement store for four years while in college made me seriously picky when it comes to protein shakes!

So what did I think of the Arbonne Essentials chocolate protein powder?

…thumbs down! 🙁

With the first sip, I thought, “Mmm, not bad, not bad.” Then, I swallowed and the aftertaste came in…and it was SOOO super sweet! I almost chucked it, but I really didn’t want to clean Mr. Bullet and start over, so I just added a tablespoon of peanut flour to it and thankfully that made it tolerable.

As soon as I had my first sip, I flipped over the package to see why on earth it was so sweet tasting…how about sugar being the FIRST frickin’ ingredient?! 9 grams? Seriously?

Oh Arbonne, you can do so much better! 🙁

Now that the sugar coma has worn off, I’m about to head into the kitch and whip up some BFD (breakfast for dinner)!

Dinner (7:15pm)
Kristina’s Popped Quinoa & Cheesy Eggs

I’ve made this for breakfast TWICE this week! It is THAT good…may not be the most photogenic, but so amazingly delicious! And it’s ready to eat in no time!

Crispy crunchy (I can’t believe it’s not ~~butter~~ popcorn) quinoa with ooey gooey cheesy and runny egg yolk…what more could you ask for? Maybe some more fruit salad…sadly, I finished it off yesterday! 🙁

Oh and can I get a heck yeah? Here in just a minute I will have downed THREE of these suckers today! That’s 96 ounces!

I’m bringing ~~sexy~~ camel bak! 😉

What is your favorite protein powder?
My favorite is American Sports Nutrition, but I’ve been out for months and have been too lazy to buy it online. I used to get if from the gym I went to…ugh, I should’ve stocked up!