May
2009
Up! We Go
Bobby and I couldn’t see Up on Friday night (sold out) so we preordered tickets for yesterday afternoon instead. It was adorable. I like how Pixar’s movies can appeal to audiences of all ages… Sometimes I wonder how much of kiddie movies the kids actually understand. We saw it in 3-D, which was cool. After we saw it we walked around the mall (10 minutes of walking – check).
Last night we went over to our cousins’ house (they now live about a half a mile away) for dinner. They served Mabu Tofu (vegan), a chicken/bell pepper/onion stir-fry (delicious), sauteed bok choy, and white rice. I had some of everything, even the rice. I brought dessert – fruit salad and whipped cream (Reddi-wip, which is HFCS-free.).
This fruit salad was:
- 1/2 cantaloupe
- 1 apple
- 3 kiwis
- bunch of blueberries and raspberries
- drizzle of honey (1 tablespoon?)
- lemon juice (1 tablespoon?)
For my second dessert I made this:
Heavenly. (Oat bran, peanut butter, spinach, Reddi-wip.) I had to repeat it for breakfast this morning.
Whole Life Challenge Update…
- Yoga – I did Sadie Nardini’s power half hour on Friday, but didn’t do any yoga yesterday. I’ll try to catch up (again) today.
- Walking – I’ve been walking every day. Yesterday was short (just in the mall) but I did manage to do a dance-y video from Netflix streaming.
- New Meals – Even though this was only a weekly goal, I’ve managed to have a new meal almost every day. I’m really proud of myself for branching out. (And eating like a normal person.)
- Organic – All of my greens have been organic. I wish I could buy everything organic, but it’s too expensive at the moment. I caved and bought a bunch of non-organic berries because I was craving them, and they’re a good snack (especially with whipped cream).
- Green Oat Bran – Every day, often twice a day.
Be back later with my BSI entry (orange corn bread)… How was your weekend? Did you do anything fun or new or interesting?
Cindy
31 May, 2009 at 1:51 pm (5 years ago)We are all just fussing around the house this weekend. Seem to have a lot of those lately (charging batteries I guess)
I have been playing on my new blog figuring out everything… and playing in the kitchen
right now I am trying to create a pumpkin bread recipe conversion to pumpkin / oat bran/ leftover veggie juice pulp /vegan muffins
my teenager used to get a non vegan version of these years ago when he began his veggie protest..it’s how I snuck in veg’s to his smarty pants 3 year old face!
Seems not an issue so much these days, but I HATE throwing away that pulp and have vowed to as much as possible re-incorporate into some of the foods we eat.
they are about to come out of the oven and if they are as good as they smell than I will post the recipe on my blog
so glad UP was cute….can’t wait to go see it
Happy Sunday
coco
31 May, 2009 at 2:00 pm (5 years ago)vegan mapo tofu? sounds good!
Your two course dessert look awesome, especially that green oatbran with whipping cream! 
so heavenly delicious!!!
this weekend was/is spending fabulously with Star lying down on the coach watching marathonic chinese tv series and munching and munching until a HUGE belly expansion!!! It feels sooooo good!
Sarah (LovIN My Tummy)
31 May, 2009 at 2:10 pm (5 years ago)Chris and I want to take Gracie to see UP! I think we want to see it more than she does
Heather McD (Heather Eats Almond Butter)
31 May, 2009 at 2:42 pm (5 years ago)Maggie,
What, 2 huge bowls of blended green oats daily isn’t normal? If not, then I’m a total freak.
Don’t even get me started on my love of whipped cream. CD and I used to buy it in bulk from Costco. I loved it on my oatmeal with strawberries.
What a fun & healthy dinner. I freak out whenever we go to dinner at our friend’s houses as it’s never Heather friendly. Usually lasagna with tons of cheese or something. Your cousins did very well.
Sounds like your Whole Life Challenge is going really well. I’m loving it and will post about it soon.
Hope you’re having a good Sunday!
gliding calm
31 May, 2009 at 4:01 pm (5 years ago)haha i love your whipped cream swirl on that GREEN bowl of oats! so funny!
Sophia
31 May, 2009 at 4:52 pm (5 years ago)ooh! whipped cream on oats! that’s a first! genius idea! I shall go buy whipped cream asap!
and can’t wait for your bsi entry!
Anne K.
31 May, 2009 at 5:41 pm (5 years ago)Yum, I love reddiwhip! It’s a total staple in my house
I love that you put it on the green oats!
Sounds like you’re doing great on the challenge, and your BSI entry sounds awesome!
My weekend was good– I had my first 10K race today, which went well. But boy, am I gonna be sore tomorrow! Haha. Have a great night!
Run Sarah
31 May, 2009 at 8:55 pm (5 years ago)Your fruit salad looks awesome! Sounds like you are doing a great job at your challenge, congrats.
Kiersten
1 June, 2009 at 7:57 am (5 years ago)Up looks really cute, I want to see that too. I love Pixar movies. My boyfriend and I go see “kids” movies all the time, I love them!
Sounds like you are doing great with the Whole Life Challenge!