Everything Tagged ‘chili

Happy Weekend!

Mar 1

This week went by so fast! I can’t believe it is the weekend already. I’d love to get some baking in at some point- I’ve rekindled my love! I just can’t get over how much I love Dreena’s book!!

I started my day w/ 1/2 a banana and almond butter- this combo is just dynamite. The banana was perfectly ripe too- not too little, not too much- perfect.

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I also snacked on some trail mix while I made my breakfast- the original plan was to put the mix in my cereal… haha!

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I made Quinoa flakes again but this time I made them with DHA Silk soy milk- I really like these flakes. I think it’s important to switch up the grains we eat. I find it is pretty easy to only eat wheat and oats (which both contain gluten)- there are so many options out there! I whipped the other 1/2 of the banana into the flakes while cooking (I got this idea from Kath) and topped it w/ walnuts and maple syrup. Yummerz.

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I had leftover chili again! It is so good I can’t get over it- I still have a little bit left over so it will be making one more appearance!

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I had two slices of sprouted grain bread w/ 1/2 an avocado on the side. I just love the combo of chili and avocado!

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I also had some of this organic dark chocolate bar from Bernard Callebaut (my younger sister works there and got it for me!) later on in the day.

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We drove out to Cochrane (a town 20 minutes from our house) and went to Mackay’s Ice Cream for fun! I forgot my camera so I don’t have a picture but I got the mango sorbet in a cup- just picture… orange sorbet! =)

I was pretty full from lunch and treats so dinner was pretty simple tonight. I just made some whole wheat pasta (4 oz) w/ pureed butternut squash, Earth Balance, salt and a little organic cheddar cheese (a bit of a splurge!).

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Happy Leap Year!

Feb 29

Today’s a rare day guys- its February 29! I can’t help but think of all the women giving birth today.. it’s kind of a confusing birthday for their kids! =) Today I had left over Blueberry Carob Pancakes from yesterday- they were still great!

But first I had 1/2 a huge banana w/ almond butter when I woke up.

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Then I toasted some pancakes and ate them with some almond butter dip (almond butter, soy yogurt, applesauce, agave nectar, cinnamon- inspired by ED&BV’s cashew dip). I also had an apple that I also dipped in the sauce.

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For lunch I had more leftovers- the Sweet Potato Chili I made from ED&BV. I topped it with 1/4 an avocado again and had Mary’s crackers on the side.

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I also had cucumber and 1/2 a yellow pepper w/ dijion tarragon dressing.

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For a sanck I had one of each cookies that I made. Plus a glass of DHA Silk soy milk.

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Darren wasn’t home for dinner (he works one night a week serving) so I just had left over Goddess Gorbanzos w/ a slice of sprouted grain toast and Pacific’s Creamy Roasted Carrot soup. I also made roasted broccoli (olive oil and fresh garlic)- I love roasted veggies!!

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I had 2 more Super Charge Me! Cookies for dessert w/ almond milk. I just love cookies…. =)

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More Cookies and Chili

Feb 28

So it seems that it is easier for me to just do 2 posts a day as opposed to 3. If I can do 3 I will but if you don’t see an updated post around lunch time expect it at dinner! =)

On to the rest of the day….

For a mid morning snack I had a Chocolate Mint Melty cookie and a glass of plain hempmilk.

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Lunch was more Goddess Gorbanozs with a toasted sprouted grain tortilla broken up (like home made tortilla chips- I sprayed it with canola oil and sprinkled on salt) and 1/2 a cucumber!

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When Sienna went down for a nap I had the urge to bake… again. So instead of doing the chores I should have been doing I made Super-Charge Me! Cookies from ED&BV. Of course they turned out great! I had one fresh out of the oven… and one or two more later on… =D

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I desperately wanted to eat cookies all afternoon but of course that wouldn’t be the best thing to do… so I also had a mango as well.

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For dinner I made yet another ED&BV recipe- the Sweet Potato Lentil Chili. Wow, it was awesome! It was so full of flavor- the best chili I have ever had and it didn’t even have any meat (or mock meat). I topped mine with 1/4 an avocado.

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I also made some garlic toast for dippin (sprouted grain toast, garlic, Earth Balance and salt). One slice of toast for me and one slice for Darren.

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For dessert I had one more cookie….

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Good Night!