Thank you for all the well wishes on my big announcement! Again, I can’t wait to share what I learn here on the blog.
Now, if I’m not careful, this WLL on a Tuesday is going to become a regular habit 
Sometimes I just want to write about something else on the weekend so my apologies for the belated post.
- Why the Breakfast Most Americans Will Eat Today Is a Corporate Scam. “Wake up and smell the McCafé: Cold cereal, donuts and orange juice are breakfast staples because somebody somewhere wanted money.”
- Really want to make this Vegetarian Jap Chae from Herbivoracious.com.
- Whole Foods is tricking us into buying stuff. An example? Those flowers at the entrance are known in advertising as “symbolics” – they make it clear that everything inside the store is “bursting with freshness.” From the flowers when you walk in all the way to the cash register there are subtle tricks that can lead you to purchase more than you intended. Interesting fact – the average apple in a supermarket is actually 14 (?!) months old.
- I’ve had Socca on my list to make for ages. Have you ever tried it? What is your favorite recipe?
- I really want to make both of Mama Pea’s recipes here – Hoisin Ginger Tofu and the Smoky Tahini Slaw.
- I used this BodyRock Chunky Light Salad for a meal this weekend. Awesome. I love apples in salad.
- I always want to make Heather‘s recipes. Here is one for HEABlet Bars.
Do you have any links of love?
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This evening I took an advanced yoga class at my studio and it was great. I had one last night as well but tonight’s was one of the best classes I’ve ever taken. It was one of those nights where everyone was into it; everyone was breathing; everyone was sweating within the first five minutes. I pushed myself and managed to practice getting into poses that I don’t usually get to do in the regular classes. Like full pigeon! I didn’t even know it existed.
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I’m thinking I might do a “pose of the week” feature here – this week’s pose (and by “pose of the week” I really just mean what pose I am into that day) has got to be Supta Baddha Konasana.
It’s incredibly relaxing for your hips, if you can just let go. If you need extra support, use blankets like in the picture. It’s a good counter pose to bridge, and it’s perfect for leading into savasana.
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Have a great night!
September 21, 2011 at 12:56 am
Congrats on the yoga adventure!
HEAB is my go-to blogger gal for recipes. I swear our tastebuds were separated at birth. Her sauces are awesome. I also love her hubby’s almond butter chili. Perhaps you can sub in meat-free crumbles or beans to keep it veggie? I highly recommend it!
September 21, 2011 at 12:40 pm
@Mimi: I actually eat meat these days, but I still haven’t tried her chili!! I will have to make that soon.
September 21, 2011 at 10:58 am
Thanks for sharing All these links!:) I haven’t tried Socca either.. but id love To!
September 21, 2011 at 6:16 pm
that WF article is fascinating!! thanks for the links, Maggie!!
that yoga pose looks super relaxing too! I might have to try that!!
September 21, 2011 at 9:53 pm
Full Pigeon one of my favorites. Feels so good, and I hope you like the HEABLet bars. Heablet isn’t into them so much anymore. All she wants now are salmon cakes.
September 23, 2011 at 2:11 pm
@Heather: Those are also on my list
September 22, 2011 at 11:16 am
whole foods is so tricky!!!
so interesting, thanks for sharing
September 22, 2011 at 9:57 pm
Socca is awesome. I use Mark Bittman’s recipe. One warning: it tends to make a lot of smoke and EVERY TIME I make it, I set off my fire alarm.
September 23, 2011 at 2:11 pm
@Molly: Thanks!! I might try that one. Mark Bittman is great.