tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-89130514973459057532024-03-14T06:21:12.551-04:00A Taste of BulmerA vegetarian's (sometimes vegan's) life full of cooking, baking, travel, and photography with her puppy, Bulmer.Kaitlin Theresahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05008225247101733790noreply@blogger.comBlogger48125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8913051497345905753.post-67550835466677574022013-02-28T05:00:00.000-05:002013-02-28T05:00:01.884-05:0025 Things About Me! 25 Things About Myself.....<br />
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1. I love vegetables, especially when roasted.<br />
2. I bite my nails and cuticles when I'm anxious. <br />
3. I have a puggle puppy named Bulmer. He's nuts and outta control about 75% of the time. I really cherish the 25% of cuddling that I get with him.<br />
4. Winter is my favorite season. I love the coziness that it brings, the style, and the sports. I'm an avid skier and sledder.<br />
5. I love to bake, especially for other people. I especially like to take recipes and make them healthier because I like the challenge.<br />
6. Whether it be chocolate, dried fruit, or cinnamon toast, I always have to have something sweet after dinner.<br />
7. I love watching football, but in recent years have lost interest because my Philadelphia Eagles have been doing so poorly. <br />
8. I own all 10 seasons of Friends and can quote almost every episode.<br />
9. I have been a vegetarian since February 2012 and I have for about 2.5 weeks <br />
10. I Irish danced competitively for ten years of my life. I then taught for 4 years.<br />
11. I am the fifth generation of my family to attend Villanova University. My great-grandfather graduated in 1917. <br />
12. I graduated with a BA in Psychology and with four minors: Business, Cognitive Science, Latin American Studies, and Spanish.<br />
13. I have had the opportunity to take part in two mission trips during college. One to Peru where we worked in an orphanage, and one to Guatemala where we built a home for a family in 2 1/2 days.<br />
14. I hope to travel South America one day, skiing in Chile, experiencing the culture of Brazil, serving the community in Nicaragua, and taking a rest on the beach in Costa Rica.<br />
15. I am a cinnamon addict, always putting it in and on everything sweet.<br />
16. I collect shot glasses. I purchase one in every new city, state, or country that I visit. My friends and family have started bringing back shot glasses from their trips, as well, to add to my collection. I'm obsessed with it :)<br />
17. I just made my first adult big purchase... I bought a car!! I'm in love with my brand new Jeep Patriot.<br />
18. I grew up going to Sea Isle City, NJ every summer and can't picture a summer without at least one trip down the shore.<br />
19. I really want a tattoo, but I'm too afraid to actually get one. Read: I'm afraid I would be disowned, and I'm afraid I'm going to hate it in a year.<br />
20. If I were to get a tattoo, I would want it to say <span class="st"><em>Slán abhaile</em></span>, which means safe home in Gaelic. My grandmother used to say it every time we headed home from her house.<br />
21. I have struggled with <i>different</i> weight and body image issues through college and up until this point in my life. It is still something I work on everyday.<br />
22. I'm a talker. I need to talk things through. I like to express myself and let my opinions be known.<br />
23. That being said, I do not avoid confrontation. If something is bothering me, I will face the issue or the person, head on.<br />
24. I love a good comedy. I like movies that make me laugh and make me feel good inside. <br />
25. I like to make people laugh. I truly believe that laughter is the best medicine.Kaitlin Theresahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05008225247101733790noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8913051497345905753.post-58694025661359210972013-02-27T01:41:00.000-05:002013-02-27T01:41:38.757-05:00WIAW: Rabbit EatsWell not quite rabbit food.... but it IS all vegan :) If you missed <a href="http://atasteofbulmer.blogspot.com/2013/02/that-time-that-i-didnt-blog-for-weeks.html" target="_blank">my post yesterday</a>, I have officially decided to become vegan. After watching both <i>Forks Over Knives </i>and <i>Vegucated </i>in the same night, there was no going back to my dairy eating/drinking days. FISH ARE FRIENDS, NOT FOOD. (....though I've been allergic to fish my whole life so they've never been food... but you get the point.) Anywho. Happy WIAW friends. As always thank you to the lovely (and officially prego!) Jenn at <a href="http://www.peasandcrayons.com/" target="_blank">Peas and Crayons</a> for hosting the bloggy party. <br />
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For this WIAW, I decided to map out two typical days for me during the work week, this past Monday and Tuesday. I eat differently on the days that I go to the gym after work. I don't get home until around 8:30/9pm on these days, so I don't have the energy or time to make a nice dinner. I'm also, usually, not all that hungry, since it's so late at night. When I don't go to the gym, however, I am able to take the time to prepare a full dinner. It just all depends on the day!<br />
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<b><u>MONDAY: GYM DAY!</u> </b><br />
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<b><i>Breakfast-</i></b> Nature's Path Organic Flax Plus Raisin Bran mixed with Organic Corn Flakes (though Kashi Heart to Heart is pictured above instead of the Corn Flakes.... I make a variation of this just about every morning) topped with sliced banana, chia seeds, and soy milk.<br />
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<b><i>Lunch</i></b>- A homemade taco blend of lentils, black beans, and kidney beans topped with organic salsa. carrots, homemade guac, and organic tortilla chips on the side. Simple and filling.<br />
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....gym after work!....<br />
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<b><i>Dinner- </i></b>Protein smoothie! I am loving any variation of these. My favorite so far has been a combo of soy milk, frozen wild blueberries, ice, Spiru-Tein protein powder, oats, cinnamon, vanilla, truvia, and chia seeds. Perfect post workout dinner. I usually have a little something on the side like a piece of toast or black bean tortilla chips depending on what's in the cupboard.<br />
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<b><i>Dessert- </i></b>A big mug of Sugar Cookie tea with a splash of soy milk along with a few dried apricots and a square or two of dairy free dark chocolate. I love the calming feeling of snuggling up on the coach with a mug of hot tea.<br />
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<u><b>TUESDAY- NO GYM TODAY :)</b></u><br />
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<b><i>Breakfast- </i></b>Same tupperware of cereal as Monday.... and Friday, Thursday, ednesday, etc. I know it's not recommended to eat the same thing for breakfast everyday but I just can't get enough of this cereal combo! I mix in the corn flakes because the flax plus cereal is kind of pricey, and the corn flakes add a different texture to the bowl. Chia seeds for omega 3s! I pour the milk on the cereal before I leave for my 45 minute commute. I don't wind up eating breakfast until about 30 minutes or so after that. Yes, I LOVE my cereal soggy. I used to pour the milk on at work and wait for it to get soggy, but who has time for that?<u><b> </b></u><br />
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<b><i>Lunch- </i></b>Hearty Minestrone Soup from Trader Joe's with a piece of Quinoa Bread from Trader Joe's and some carrots on the side. This soup was perfect. Filled to the gills with delicious and nutritious veggies. I loved it! Definitely will purchase again. After lunch, I had the orange pictured above.<br />
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<b><i>Dinner- </i></b>My current obsession and the ultimate comfort food. Trader Joe's Radiatore Pasta topped with sauteed Savory Tofu from Trader Joe's, roasted garlicky collard greens, and olive oil. AMAZING. This was the first way that I tried making tofu, and it's literally so easy and delicious that I make it about 2 or 3 times a week. I originally made this dish using roasted kale instead, but I accidentally bought collard greens this week.... hey I made it work, and I almost like it better!!<br />
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<i><b>Dessert- </b></i>Chai Tea with a splash of soy milk and some dried apricots and a square of dark chocolate.<br />
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So there you have it! Two full days of yummy vegan eats. I'm loving it, could you?Kaitlin Theresahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05008225247101733790noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8913051497345905753.post-55978037678717148212013-02-26T13:43:00.001-05:002013-02-27T01:41:57.882-05:00That Time That I Didn't Blog For Weeks....Welp it's been ages since I've blogged. Life has gotten NUTS. Been working all day, then working super late (Read: 7pm and later), going to the gym after work (except these past few days womp womppp), eating dinner at 9pm, and going to bed at 11pm. and then doing it allll over again the next day. This real life person thing is tough. Who knew working for a living would be so exhausting. (when I say things like that my dad always says "welcome to the next 40 years of your life" and all I have to say to that is WOOF.) I like being busy though. It gives me purpose and drive. And though I hate eating dinner so late, I am much more motivated to find a healthy and light option, so I am not stuffed to the gills when I go to bed a few hours later. Smoothies have been <b><u>rocking </u></b>my world, but more on that later. <br />
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Since I last posted, I wouldn't say a lot has changed...but some stuff definitely has. For one, I feel that, besides this past weekend (weekends are always tough though aren't they?), I have been making healthier choices. I celebrated ONE WHOLE YEAR of being a VEGETARIAN!!! :) I was super excited about it and decided I wanted to do something bigger and more challenging in the weeks going forward.. sooo I am going full on VEGAN. <br />
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Yessss I know I tried this before. Buttttt, this time I actually went to a nutritionist to find out what I need to be eating to keep my diet balanced and to stay healthy. I found out a lot of awesome info that I hadn't come across in my research. I have really just been focussing on getting in a ton of protein as a vegetarian, so that was my biggest concern in adapting a plant based diet. What will replace the protein I get from Greek yogurt or cottage cheese? Turns out, it's pretty easy to get a large amount of protein from the products that are plant based that I had already been consuming. It was the vitamins that I was lacking! Something I definitely had not thought about even once. Calcium, sure...Iron, maybe.... but not Vitamin b12 or zinc or iodine. It was an eye opening appointment, and it was so helpful to know where I can get these essential vitamins and minerals as I move forward with a plant based diet. I want to do a thorough post with more research next week, so stay tuned!<br />
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<i>I actually wrote this post on Feb 6th, but never got around to posting. I have been a vegan for 3 weeks now and have been loving every minute of it :)</i>Kaitlin Theresahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05008225247101733790noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8913051497345905753.post-2638969326350627392013-01-16T00:20:00.000-05:002013-01-16T00:26:53.036-05:00Banana Oatmeal Pancakes<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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If you look back at <a href="http://atasteofbulmer.blogspot.com/2012/07/pancakes-for-dinner.html" target="_blank">my posts from last summer</a>, you will see that, on the weekends, I was a little pancake obsessed. Working endlessly to create a healthier version of a chocolate chip pancake, I finally created a recipe that I loved. That is until, I came up with this gem of a recipe this past Saturday. I didn't want chocolate; I wanted banana oatmeal pancakes. And I wanted them to be light, fluffy, and healthified. So here it is, my newly improved pancake recipe:<br />
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<strong>Ingredients:</strong><br />
1 cup light soy milk<br />
2 T fat free vanilla Greek yogurt<br />
2 egg whites<br />
1 T vanilla extract<br />
2/3 cup quick cooking oats<br />
2/3 cup whole wheat flour<br />
1/2 t baking soda<br />
1 1/2 t baking powder<br />
1/2 t salt<br />
1 T cinnamon<br />
1 T chia seeds<br />
1 banana sliced<br />
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1. Put on a soothing pandora station, such as Mumford and Sons, so that you are able to enjoy your pancake making in the best way possible. <br />
2. Whisk together the egg whites, vanilla, soy milk, and greek yogurt in a medium bowl.<br />
3. Stir together the remaining ingredients (except for the banana) in a separate bowl.<br />
4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry, and mix until combined.<br />
5. Heat a skillet pan on Medium low heat, and spray the pan with cooking spray<br />
6. Slice a ripe banana thinly Set aside.<br />
7. Scoop about 1/2 cup of batter into the pan, and push the batter out into a circular shape using a spatula.<br />
8. Add a few slices of banana on top of the batter in the pan.<br />
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9. Once the pancake begins to bubble, check to see if the under side is browned using a spatula. If it is, give the pancake a quick flip. <br />
10. Add a few more slices of banana straight to the actual skillet to heat them up and give them a bit of a carmelization. <br />
11. Once the under side of the pancake is nice and brown, transfer the pancake to a plate and top with the carmelized banana slices. <br />
12. Serve with greek yogurt, syrup, blueberries, or whatever your heart desires. <br />
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Kaitlin Theresahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05008225247101733790noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8913051497345905753.post-69638575021310593352013-01-15T23:50:00.001-05:002013-01-16T00:28:53.832-05:00WIAW: A Plethora of EatsGoooood day, and happy WIAW!! This is the most excited I have been for What I Ate Wednesday in ages because 1. I have been a good little blogger and have been documenting my recent eats, 2. I've been eating some deliciously nutritious foods, 3. I have days and days of eats to share, and 4. I have been doing some experimenting in the kitchen. Who wouldn't be excited? (side note... I just accidentally capitalized the K in kitchen, like it's some holy place or something.... ) Anywho, a big thanks to Jenn over at Peas and Crayons for hosting the party. <br />
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And thanks to her for her recent instagram pics. Loving that little ferret she has :) I recently joined the instagram fiesta, and I am completely obsessed. I like to find any reason to post a pic. It's addicting. Follow my crazy and sometimes mundane (depends on the day...) life @kaitlintheresa44. Now back to the food...<br />
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Saturday morning, I decided to treat myself to some homemade <a href="http://atasteofbulmer.blogspot.com/2013/01/banana-oatmeal-pancakes.html" target="_blank">healthified banana oatmeal pancakes.</a> These were just lovely and kept me full until dinner. <br />
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Dinner on Saturday was perfect and delicious. An eggwhite omelet with crumbled Trader Joe's Meatless Meatballs, and peppers topped with 1/2 a sliced avocado. Leftover roasted potatoes, carrots, and onions were had on the side along with some salsa.<br />
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Sunday Morning, I had healthified banana pancakes again, except this time I didn't use maple syrup as a topper. I didn't want that much sugar (I noticed my hands swelling Saturday morning from a sugaa ovaload.) I heated up about 1/2 cup of frozen blueberries, added a teaspoon of maple syrup, and a packet of truvia, mixed, and poured over the pancakes. DE-VINE. Shoulda done that from the get-go. Perfect, light, fluffy. Yum. Sorry no picture. These were DEVOURED in .10 seconds flat.<br />
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Sunday Dinner was a fried egg topped with a sprinkle of freshly grated cheddar cheese, a side of heated lentils, a side of seasoned frozen broccoli, and a small salad consisting of spring mix, feta, carrots, celery, and tomatoes topped off with balsamic glaze.<br />
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WORK WEEK EATS.....</div>
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Breakfasts: Recently, every morning has looked like this. A coffee with soy milk, truvia, and pumpkin spice, a Lemon Zest Luna Bar, and a banana. Filling, sweet, and a bit of protein in there. I'm working to a healthier, on-the-go breakfast, but for now, I will stick to this combo. <br />
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Lunches: Salads on salads on salads. Each day has started with the same base of spring mix, lentils, and cottage cheese topped with balsamic glaze, but each day has a bit of a variation. Monday was leftover black beans, peppers, and chiplets from Golden Globe Nachos on Sunday.</div>
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Tuesday was the basic base with the addition of chopped radishes, carrots, and celery mixed in with the spring mix.<br />
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Today's lunch is the base with the addition of roasted frozen brussel sprouts leftover from last nights dinner. (Blogger is refusing to let me make this picture smaller, so the result is HUGE, in your FACE, BRUSSEL SPROUTS!)<br />
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Friday I brought home soup from work to have for dinner with a fried egg on the side. It consisted of black beans (hence the purple hue), quinoa, farro, and cabbage.</div>
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Thursday Dinner: PROTEIN SHAKE!! My dad introduced these to me last week, and I have been loving coming up with different combos! This guy is full of light soy milk, ice, frozen blueberries, 1/2 frozen banana, chia seeds, cinnamon, and 2 scoops chocolate protein powder. Perfect dinner following a sweaty gym sesh when I am not feeling up to eating anything solid or cooking in the kitchen. Thank you, Ninja blender.<br />
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Clearly still loving the Protein Smoothies on Tuesday as well. (and Snapchat... but that's a whole other obsession to deal with on another day...) This smoothie was a bit different than my usual. It had light soy milk, a handful of kale, 1 cup of Welch's frozen mixed berries (sour and sweet cherries, blackberries, blueberries, and strawberries), 1 packet of truvia, 2 scoops of vanilla protein powder, ice, and chia seeds. This is my favorite thus far. I think it may be the vanilla protein powder. It smells like cake mix. YUM.<br />
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Fried egg on the side for good measure.</div>
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Last night, I wanted something more substantial than a smoothie. I microwaved a sweet potato for 1 minute 30 seconds, and then threw it into the toaster oven, which was preheated to 375 degrees, while I prepped the rest of my dinner (about 20 minutes or so). I made an egg white omelet with 3 crumbled TJ's meatless meatballs and cottage cheese. Lastly, I nuked some frozen b-sprouts, then threw a bit of olive oil, garlic salt, and pepper over top, and tossed them into the toaster oven along with the sweet potato. Lovely, well rounded meal :)</div>
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Props to anyone who read through all of that.... #longwinded.</div>
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Or maybe you just scrolled through all the pics? Haha.</div>
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<strong>Anyone have a favorite post work-out dinner?</strong></div>
Kaitlin Theresahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05008225247101733790noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8913051497345905753.post-65178186219916664632013-01-09T07:40:00.001-05:002013-01-09T07:53:53.753-05:00WIAW: resolutionsA new year comes with all kinds of cliches...fresh start, new year new you, clean slate, new beginnings....and I, for one, <strike>am not falling privy to any of the above</strike> have taken on all of the above. <br />
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My resolutions include cleaner eating, more movement, new ways of thinking, and a better attitude. And I have to say... So far so good!! I think I've been doing pretty good with the clean eating, eating mostly whole foods, and less frozen/prepackaged foods (though you'll see below some habits die hard... Sorry but trader joes meatless meatballs are the best thing that has happened to vegetarians in a time constraint who need am extra protein punch!!) I've gone to the gym 4 out of the past 6 days, and have started feeling better about myself. Enough about all that though, you all came here to party! Not to hear me ramble on.<br />
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Clean Grocery Shopping!!! BEST. DAY. EVER. So satisfying unpacking these groceries, and proud to say that I've gone through about half of this pile of goodness. Nom.<br />
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Post Work Out Smoothie- Blueberries, Soy Milk, Ice, Chocolate Whey Protein Powder, Cinnamon, Chia Seeds, and Oats<br />
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Breakfast Tuesday Morning- Lemon Zest Luna Bar, Grapes, and Coffee with Soy Milk, Pumpkin Spice, and Truvia<br />
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Can't get through the day without a seltzer!<br />
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Dinner Monday Night- A monster salad with roasted brussel sprouts, roasted brocolli, roasted kale, lentils, feta, crushed up lentil chips, romaine lettuce, olive oil, and balsamic glaze. AMAZING.<br />
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Roasting veggies every night!<br />
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Recent Desserts- A few squares of Trader Joe's Organic Dark Chocolate.<br />
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Tuesday Lunch- Trader Joe's Meatless Meatballs with Spaghetti Squash and Tomoto Sauce. Doesn't look too appealing, but it's quite delicious and definitely satisfying.<br />
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Tupperware on tupperware. All day, every day.<br />
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Coffee with a few friends on Sunday included a Grande Soy Latte. I don't know why, but Starbucks, HANDS DOWN, has theee best Soy Latte. I can't get over them. So yum.<br />
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Breakfasts last week included good ole' Rolled Oats, Quick Cooking Oats, Soy Milk, Chia Seeds, Raisins, Truvia, and Pumpkin Spice. Honestly, I think I killed this combo over the summer. I don't seem to be as much of a fan lately.<br />
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Perfect cups of "Signature Crema Coffee" (no dairy!) with Soy Milk, Pumpkin Spice, and Truvia.<br />
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Kaitlin Theresahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05008225247101733790noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8913051497345905753.post-48806312858547779882012-12-27T13:12:00.003-05:002012-12-27T13:31:29.017-05:00WIAW: Christmas Edition!It feels like Christmas never happened. It's all a blur! But here are some of the eats we enjoyed Christmas day with my family :)<br />
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Kaitlin Theresahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05008225247101733790noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8913051497345905753.post-16968268781158387222012-12-21T16:57:00.000-05:002012-12-21T16:57:00.657-05:00Ideal Friday Evening<div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">
If it was up to me, I would be in my pjs by 7pm tonight baking Christmas cookies with <em>Elf </em>playing in the background. It still doesn't reallyyy feel like Christmas yet to me, so I want to do everything in my power this weekend to make that happen. We have family flying in early tomorrow morning from the west coast, so my mom is feverishly running all around town trying to "get the house ready" for them. She always gets super stressed....and pretty pissed off during this time. Talk about a Holiday Scrooge! ;) So, instead of my dreamy hot coffee, sugar cookie, Will Ferrell filled evening....I will most likely be vacuuming the basement, laying out clean linens, and cleaning my room. Woof. </div>
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I shouldn't complain, really. I have a wonderful loving family, uncles, aunts, and cousins coming in from out of town to spend Christmas with us, enough money in my pocket to buy decent gifts this year, a nutso pupp, and a warm place to call home. There are too many people out there that can't say as much. My heart goes out to those who have lost loved ones recently and whose days are filled with grief, instead of joy, this Holiday season. I can't fathom experiencing such loss, especially at this time of year. So, as much as I complain and go on and on, I truly am thankful for the blessings in my life. <br />
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That being said...if I do get the chance to enjoy some Christmas quiet time, I would like to bake some of these treats. Some are new finds across the blogosphere, and some are oldies but goodies :)<br />
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Kaitlin Theresahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05008225247101733790noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8913051497345905753.post-33268559708257590172012-12-18T23:33:00.004-05:002012-12-18T23:39:03.314-05:00WIAW: TJoe's and On the Go'sHappy Wednesday!! This has been a weird week for me thus far, but I'm going to roll with it. I was out sick on Monday because of an allergic reaction to walnuts that I had on Sunday night that landed me in the hospital... just a typical day in the life of me, but more on that another day. Let's talk WIAW! As always and forever, thank yous to Jenn over at Peas and Crayons for hosting the bloggy partayyy.<br />
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I wish I could stick to theme this week and post tons of awesome healthy Holiday recipes, but I just haven't felt in the Christmas spirit for a while...anyone else feeling that way? Maybe it's the weird weather...who knows. I did, however, whip up some super easy Holiday treats Monday night for the girls at work.<br />
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Check out this <a href="http://atasteofbulmer.blogspot.com/2012/12/easiest-holiday-dessert-ever-m-rolo.html" target="_blank">quicky how-to</a>, so you can make them for your friends and family this Holiday season. I've been on the hunt for a simple but delicious Holiday cookie to make for my managers, but chances are I will just make my favorite go-to cookie/bar recipe <a href="http://atasteofbulmer.blogspot.com/2012/07/healthy-dark-chocolate-chip-oatmeal.html" target="_blank">Healthy Dark Chocolate Oatmeal Bars</a> made vegan with a chia egg instead of a regular egg. They're just so good and easy to make, they're hard to pass up.<br />
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In other news, I should not be allowed to go to Trader Joe's...ever. My mom asked me if I wanted to take a ride with her to the store... $70 later we barely made it out of there.<br />
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You're welcome Madre. You're welcome. Doubt I will be invited for a grocery run anytime soon, but that's not discouraging me from sharing these awesome goodies with all of you! Favorite call outs from this foodie stock pile: Luna Bars (the only way I get a breakfast some days), edamame (super easy protein source to throw onto salads or have on the side with dumplings or sushi), Multigrain Pita Bite Crackers (they're just plain good), Organic Pumpkin (always need a can on hand...you never know when you may need some), and a few more....<br />
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Chicken-Less Pulled Chicken- ummmm AMAZING. BBQ Pulled Pork is the ONE SINGLE DISH that I crave as a vegetarian. I know it's absurd and random, but I just can't smell that sweet barbeque-y goodness without wanting to dive right on in. You can imagine my excitement when I found this gem of a dish in the prepared vegetarian foods section of my local TJ's. And it's delishhh. Better than I expected :)<br />
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And with 240 Calories, 4 grams of Fat, and 34 grams of Protein to boot....where can you go wrong? Make it a meal with a slice of multigrain sourdough and a side salad, and call it a night.<br />
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Mini Cafe Twists- A hidden gem in TJ's if you ask me. No dairy, no butter, no eggs... whaaat? A deliciously decadent vegan treat?! Yes my friends, these flaky, cinnamony, sugary treats are vegan and absolutely divine. I have to display some serious self restraint when it comes to these bad boys. It is difficult NOT to eat the entire box in one sitting.<br />
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So this is a totally random WIAW post, but I wanted to share some of my recent essentials slash obsessions have been. First of all, when it comes to Holiday shopping you need to have energy (and lots of it), and you need to stay hydrated. This photo was taken before an Urban Outfitters sample sale that my cousin and I went to recently. Believe me, we needed it all. Cliff bars give you a boost of energy and keep you full for a good amount of time since they are packed with protein and fiber. They are always my go to breakfast/snack if I am on the go. <br />
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And coffee, of course. Literally I do not think I could make it through a single day without some form of caffeine. My latest obsession has been a cup of regular coffee with one shot of espresso, unsweetened soy milk, a dash of pumpkin pie spice, and a sprinkle of truvia. Divine comfort in a mug.<br />
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I've also been very much obsessed with brussel sprouts. Check out my <a href="http://atasteofbulmer.blogspot.com/2012/11/wiaw-friendsgiving.html" target="_blank">Friendsgiving post</a> to see my favorite way to cook these bad boys (hint...lotsa gah-lickkk!)<br />
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Bulmer got to visit with Santa this past Sunday and tell him everything that he wants for Christmas. Though I didn't hear his wishes I'm guessing....sneakers to chew on, fluffy toys to rip stuffing out of, black lacey thongs (his favorite these days...), and some good ole' yak bones. But those are just guesses, who knows what's goin on in that little pup's head :)<br />
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Kaitlin Theresahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05008225247101733790noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8913051497345905753.post-62407350546655928882012-12-17T23:51:00.001-05:002012-12-17T23:52:23.282-05:00Easiest Holiday Dessert Ever: M&M Rolo PretzelsAs Christmas draws near, I have found myself searching through all of my cookbooks for a new cookie recipe to make as gifts for colleagues and friends. Though that search is still ongoing (I have less than 24 hours to figure that out...), I decided to throw together one of the easiest Holiday desserts that my mom and I have been making for over 5 years.<br />
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<u><b>M&M Rolo Pretzels</b></u><br />
What do you need? ...literally M&Ms, Rolos, and Pretzels... and an oven, a cookie sheet, and some parchment paper.<br />
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The first thing I always do is unwrap all of the rolos in the bag and put them into a bowl. This is the most time consuming task of the whole process. Usually takes about 10 minutes to unwrap them all, so I plop myself in front of the tv and watch a Christmas special...or catch up on Up All Night :) When you're ready to start, preheat your oven to Broil. Leave the oven open a crack, so it doesn't get too hot in there.<br />
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Next lay out the pretzels on a piece of parchment paper on a cookie sheet. Be sure to lay them out so that they are not overlapping and are all lying flat. This year I chose to use Christmas themed pretzels, but regular pretzels work just as well!<br />
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Once all of the pretzels are spread out on your parchment paper, place the Rolos neatly on each individual pretzel. Make sure the Rolo is steady because they have a tendency to tip over in the oven.<br />
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Once all of your Rolos are standing tall, place the cookie sheet in the oven and set the timer for 2 minutes. Don't forget to keep the oven door ajar. Be warned...these bad boys melt QUICKLY. I literally stand in front of the oven and watch to make sure that nothing is burning or caramelizing. A tell tale sign is when one or two of the Rolos start to tip over. That means they are melty enough not to stand on their own. You don't want the Rolos to get crispy on the top, so pull the tray out if you notice that starting to occur.<br />
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...After. As you can see, a few of the Rolos did tip over, but that's ok! It's super easy to use an M&M to push the melty Rolo back onto the pretzel. You need to act pretty quickly pushing M&Ms into each individual Rolo before the candies start to harden back up.<br />
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And that's it! You now have a tray full of chocolatey, caramely, salty deliciousness to share with your family and friends. Let these little morsels set over night on your kitchen counter, or for a quicker set, you can pop these into the fridge for a few hours. I wouldn't recommend taking them off of the parchment paper until they are entirely set, as you will most likely leave some of that gooey chocolate behind, and believe me...you won't want to do that. Kaitlin Theresahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05008225247101733790noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8913051497345905753.post-63099406923908975752012-12-14T22:56:00.005-05:002012-12-15T10:27:02.237-05:00Pupdate :)I haven't posted about Bulmer the puggle pup in awhile...I haven't posted at all in awhile... so I decided to post a <i>Pupdate! </i>Here is a slew of recent pics of my nutso pup.<br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="line-height: 115%;">This past weekend my friends and I decided to have a last minute Friendsgiving. What started out as my friend inviting us over to watch the <i>Newlywed’s</i> on DVD and order take out, turned into an autumn wine filled feast ending with <s>hooting and hollering over <i>Magic Mike</i></s> watching a classy film ;) A bit different than the original plan, but SO much fun.</span></span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><i>....yes I brought over my own decorations, napkins, and candles to create a tablescape for our intimate gathering. Don't judge!</i></span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="line-height: 115%;">I was especially excited for Friendsgiving because there were a few recipes that I had been dying to try. I revamped my <a href="http://atasteofbulmer.blogspot.com/2012/11/quinoa-stuffed-acorn-squash.html" target="_blank">Quinoa Stuffed Acorn Squash</a> to be more crowd friendly and made brussel sprouts for the first time (both vegan). With Thanksgiving right <s>around the corner</s> TOMORROW, I decided to share some of our recipes with you </span><span style="line-height: 115%;">:)</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="line-height: 115%;">As always, hugs to Jenn at <a href="http://www.peasandcrayons.com/" target="_blank">Peas and Crayons</a> for hosting the party. I CANNOT wait to see what everyone posts up this week. You should check it out too. I love Thanksgiving so much, and I am so excited for it to come because that means that the Holiday Season is officially kicked off!!! Let’s not get too far ahead of ourselves, though. Can’t be forgetting what we all came here for….. here is What I Ate: Friendsgiving Edition (recipes at the bottom)!</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">Quinoa with Raisins and Butternut Squash</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">Roasted Brussel Sprouts with Garlic Salt</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">"Dinner" side of the table. My friend Susy made mozz stix from Pinterest. I did not partake in these cheesy little guys, but my friends said they tasted kind of like healthy mozzarella sticks. Not sure if that's good or bad? We also had french bread and lots of wine. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="line-height: 115%;">Dessert side of the table. My vegan re-vamped <a href="http://atasteofbulmer.blogspot.com/2012/07/healthy-dark-chocolate-chip-oatmeal.html" target="_blank">dark chocolate chip oatmeal bars </a>with tons of extra spices for the season (recipe to post soon), and my friend's chocolate cake with vanilla icing. BOTH vegan! The chocolate cake was Ah-Mazing. So decadent and chocolatey. The secret ingredient is apple cider vinegar, who knew?! The recipe has been in her family for generations. So glad we were able to have a slice (or two) of this home-made heaven.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><b><span style="line-height: 115%;">...now here are the recipes!</span></b></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><i><span style="line-height: 115%;">The measurements in this recipe are not exact because I just kept adding cinnamon, salt, and pepper to taste. Feel free to add spices to your liking as well!</span></i></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="line-height: 115%;">1.5 cups quinoa</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="line-height: 115%;">3 cups water<a href="http://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=8913051497345905753&pli=1" name="_GoBack"></a></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="line-height: 115%;">3 T balsamic vinegar</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="line-height: 115%;">1 T cinnamon</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="line-height: 115%;">¼ cup of raisins</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="line-height: 115%;">1 cup diced butternut squash</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="line-height: 115%;">a few pinches of salt and pepper</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="line-height: 115%;">1.<span style="-moz-font-feature-settings: normal; -moz-font-language-override: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><span style="line-height: 115%;">Preheat your oven to 400 degrees.</span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="line-height: 115%;"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="line-height: 115%;">2.<span style="-moz-font-feature-settings: normal; -moz-font-language-override: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><span style="line-height: 115%;">Cut butternut squash in half, scoop out the seeds, and dice into ½ inch sized pieces.</span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="line-height: 115%;"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="line-height: 115%;">3. <span style="-moz-font-feature-settings: normal; -moz-font-language-override: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><span style="line-height: 115%;">Spread squash out on an aluminum foil lined baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil, and evenly sprinkle on a tablespoon of cinnamon, a pinch of salt, and a pinch of pepper. Toss to coat.</span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="line-height: 115%;"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="line-height: 115%;">4.<span style="-moz-font-feature-settings: normal; -moz-font-language-override: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><span style="line-height: 115%;">Bake squash for about 20 minutes, flip/toss, and bake for another 20 minutes (or until soft and golden brown).</span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="line-height: 115%;"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="line-height: 115%;">5.<span style="-moz-font-feature-settings: normal; -moz-font-language-override: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><span style="line-height: 115%;">While the squash is baking, put the quinoa and water into a pot and bring to a boil. Let boil until all of the water is absorbed (about 8 minutes). Remove from heat and fluff with a fork.</span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="line-height: 115%;"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="line-height: 115%;">6.<span style="-moz-font-feature-settings: normal; -moz-font-language-override: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><span style="line-height: 115%;">Add raisins, balsamic vinegar, 1 tablespoon of cinnamon, 2 pinches of salt, and 1 pinch of pepper to the quinoa. Stir until combined.</span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="line-height: 115%;"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><b><u><span style="line-height: 115%;">Roasted Brussel Sprouts with Garlic Salt-</span></u></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><i><span style="line-height: 115%;">This is literally one of the simplest recipes in the world. Also, who wouldn’t love a vegetable that comes on a crazy looking stalk?!</span></i></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="line-height: 115%;">1 brussel sprout stalk</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="line-height: 115%;">3 tablespoons of olive oil</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="line-height: 115%;">2 tablespoons of garlic salt (I used McCormick's Gourmet Garlic Salt. It’s AMAZING.)</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="line-height: 115%;">1 teaspoon of kosher salt</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="line-height: 115%;">2 teaspoons of pepper</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="line-height: 115%;">1.<span style="-moz-font-feature-settings: normal; -moz-font-language-override: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><span style="line-height: 115%;">Preheat your oven to 400 degrees.</span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="line-height: 115%;"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="line-height: 115%;">2.<span style="-moz-font-feature-settings: normal; -moz-font-language-override: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><span style="line-height: 115%;">Cut the individual brussel sprouts off the stalk, and trim the stems off of each sprout.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="line-height: 115%;">3.<span style="-moz-font-feature-settings: normal; -moz-font-language-override: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><span style="line-height: 115%;">Cut the brussel sprouts in half, and place into a bowl.</span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="line-height: 115%;"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="line-height: 115%;">4.<span style="-moz-font-feature-settings: normal; -moz-font-language-override: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><span style="line-height: 115%;">Add the olive oil, garlic salt, salt, and pepper, and toss until combined.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="line-height: 115%;">6.<span style="-moz-font-feature-settings: normal; -moz-font-language-override: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><span style="line-height: 115%;">Remove tray from the oven, and lower the oven temp to 350 degrees.</span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="line-height: 115%;"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="line-height: 115%;">7.<span style="-moz-font-feature-settings: normal; -moz-font-language-override: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><span style="line-height: 115%;">Toss the brussel sprouts, and return to the oven for about 20 more minutes. Keep an eye on them in the last 10 minutes or so. You want them brown and crisp, but not burnt!</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><i><b><span style="line-height: 115%;">What’s your go-to Thanksgiving recipe?</span></b></i></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><i><b><span style="line-height: 115%;">If you’re a vegan, how are you approaching eating this holiday season?</span></b></i></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><i><b><span style="line-height: 115%;">Whooooo’s excited for the holiday season to officially kick off tomorrow!? (can you tell I am?) </span></b></i></span><br />
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said I was going to post which acorn squash recipe I decided to try?
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">I
chose the <a href="http://vegetarian.about.com/od/maindishentreerecipes/r/Quinoa-Stuffed-Squash.htm"><span style="color: blue; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">Quinoa-Stuffed Acorn Squash</span></a>
from about.com! I made a few alterations to the recipe, however, to accommodate
what I had in my pantry and my personal tastes. Here is the recipe with my
adjustments:</span><span style="font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"></span></div>
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<b><u><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Quinoa-Stuffed
Acorn Squash-</span></u></b><span style="font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"></span></div>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">approximately 1 tbsp<span style="color: red;"> <s>vegan margarine </s></span><span style="color: black;">olive
oil</span></span><span style="font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"></span></li>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="color: black; line-height: normal; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">2 cups vegetable broth or water
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="color: red; line-height: normal; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list .5in;"><s><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">2 Tbsp minced fresh parsley</span></s><span style="color: black; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> (didn't have
any...)</span><span style="font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color: red; line-height: normal; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list .5in;"><s><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">1/4 cup minced onion</span></s><span style="color: black; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> (I was too
lazy....)</span><span style="font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">1/4 cup raisins</span><span style="font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"></span></li>
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pecans</span></s><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">
</span><span style="color: black; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">(I'm allergic)</span><span style="font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"></span></li>
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oven to 400 degrees.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Slice
acorn squash in half and remove the seeds. Spread a bit of <s><span style="color: red;">vegan margarine</span></s> olive oil on the inside of the
squash, then place on a baking sheet, cut-side down, and bake for 20-25
minutes, or until soft. </span></div>
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vegetable broth or</span></s> water for 12-14 minutes, or until quinoa is
cooked and liquid is absorbed. <s><span style="color: red;">Add diced onion
during the final 5 minutes of cooking time. </span></s></span><span style="font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"></span></div>
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quinoa from heat and mix in the raisins, <s><span style="color: red;">pecans,</span></s>
balsamic vinegar, olive oil <s><span style="color: red;">and optional nutritional
yeast. </span></s>Season generously with sea salt and fresh ground pepper, to
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Kaitlin Theresahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05008225247101733790noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8913051497345905753.post-20945512146871264982012-11-07T07:06:00.000-05:002012-11-07T07:06:33.800-05:00WIAW: Fall backsNormally I don't write too much on WIAW... butttttt I haven't blogged in a few days, so here goes a quick venting sesh. Feel free to scroll right on down to the food! <br />
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Have you ever been eating really well, and then you make one bad move at one meal and everything goes awry? That happened to me last week. I was doing SO well with the whole vegan thing, and then I went out to dinner on Friday and didn't want to be annoying and ask about every ingredient that was in the side dish I ordered, so out it came. Covered in parmesan cheese. I'm cheap and didn't want to waste the money, so I ate it anyway. It wasn't even very good (how good can polenta be at Bertucci's anyway) and I felt like crap for the rest of the night. I figured since I felt like crap and messed up at dinner, I might as well continue my bad streak. Womppp womp. Poor decision there. Let's just say my weekend nights reflected a lot of chocolate caramels and brownie brittle. My body was not happy. Woke up with a processed food "hangover" Saturday morning. I tried to make things better that day, had a healthy lunch of an egg white ratoutille omlette at Parc in Philly with some wheat sourdough bread (avoided the butter!), but yet again when I got home, I had that awful feeling that I effed up the night before so I deserve to feel like crap again. Back to the brownie brittle and caramels I went. Stayed up until 4:30am watching "L.A. Complex" on hulu. Slept til 1pm on Sunday. WOOF. Sunday was a good day, though. Ate well all around, with the exception of a piece of birthday cake for my cousin's 19th birthday. It was worth it to celebrate her bday with her, though. <br />
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Needless to say, my stomach was NOT happy with me by end of day Sunday. But I feel that I have redeemed myself thus far this week. Back on the "vegan" track, and feeling great (I say "vegan" because twice I have eaten egg whites when out for brunch for an extra protein boost). Back at the gym as well! Feels amazing to have those endorphines flowinnnnn.<br />
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As always, thanks to<a href="http://www.peasandcrayons.com/" target="_blank"> Jenn</a> for hosting this week's party.<br />
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These have been my go-to eats and products that I'm loving this week and last: <br />
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<i><b>Dark Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Oatmeal Pancakes- </b></i>I "veganized" my <a href="http://atasteofbulmer.blogspot.com/2012/07/pancakes-for-dinner.html" target="_blank">old version</a> of these pancakes using 2 chia eggs instead of egg whites, and I added pumpkin and pumpkin pie spice as well. Even more amazing and delicious than my first version. LOVE.<br />
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<i><b>Veggie Sushi!-</b></i> This is a super exciting new go-to for me, having just tried sushi last month. Wegmans actually makes deliciousss veggie sushi. I wasn't a huge fan of the ginger wrapped version, but it was all still good, nonetheless!<br />
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<b><i>Edamame- </i></b>So easy to just pop into the microwave or a skillet to heat up. I also tried these for the first time last month. I swear my entire outlook on vegan possibilities has changed because of all these new foods I keep trying! <br />
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<i><b>Vegan Frozen Burgers-</b></i> Super easy and quick lunch at work. I brought a whole box to keep in my office freezer in case I don't have time to make a fresh lunch in the morning!<br />
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<i><b>Chia Seeds-</b></i> An everyday staple, especially now for baking purposes.<br />
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Lite Silk Soy Milk- favorite brand so far. It's delicious, light, and tastes just like milk. All around win.<br />
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<b><i>Sabra Hummus To Go- </i></b>I found this at a Jersey rest stop on Sunday. What a perfect snack for a long car ride! Only complaint, it cost $4.27.... I could have purchased almost 2 whole tubs of hummus for that much, but hey that's what you pay for convenience!<br />
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<b><i>Starbucks Holiday Cups!!!</i></b>- I was SO freaking excited to see these at the 'Bucks on Sunday when I ordered my Grande Soy Latte! I love holiday themed things. I can't wait to start listening to Christmas music and go Christmas shopping!<br />
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I have also been searching for an acorn squash recipe for the past few days and stumbled across these:<br />
<a href="http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/Roasted-Acorn-Squash-with-Chile-Vinaigrette-236007" target="_blank">Roasted Acorn Squash </a><br />
<a href="http://www.thekitchn.com/recipe-penne-with-acorn-squash-63917" target="_blank">Roasted Acorn Squash with Penne</a> (I would omit the pancetta)<br />
<a href="http://vegetarian.about.com/od/maindishentreerecipes/r/Quinoa-Stuffed-Squash.htm" target="_blank">Quinoa Stuffed Acorn Squash</a><br />
Check back tomorrow to see which recipe I chose!<br />
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And it's Wednesday again!! How did that happen? I seriously feel like it was just yesterday that I was writing my<a href="http://atasteofbulmer.blogspot.com/2012/10/wiaw-apple-festival-and-gettysburg.html" target="_blank"> last WIAW post</a><span id="goog_1677284310">. Time is flying by. Before we know it, it's going to be Thanksgiving and then Christmas!! I'm getting a bit ahead of myself, though. How bout we focus on what I ate Monday, for What I Ate Wednesday. I feel like I never actually post about a typical day of eats....which is kind of what WIAW is all about. So here ya go! And you get a jackpot.... What I Ate Monday AND What I Ate Sunday. Lucky you right?</span><span id="goog_1677284311"></span><br />
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As always, a big thank you to Jenn over at <a href="http://www.peasandcrayons.com/" target="_blank">Peas & Crayons</a> for hosting this crazyyyy party that we all love so much each and every week :)<br />
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Let's get started shall we? I am gonna work backward and start with Monday's day of <strike>vegetarian</strike> vegan eating. To check out why I have recently switched over to being a vegan, check out my post <a href="http://atasteofbulmer.blogspot.com/2012/10/vegan-virgin.html" target="_blank">here</a>!<br />
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<i><b>Breakfast</b></i> was and has been my work day go-to. 1/2 cup of rolled oats, 2 tablespoons of quinoa, 1 tablespoon of chia seeds, 2 tablespoons of homemade apple butter (no sugar added woo!), 1 ripe banana, pumpkin spice, truvia, and about a 1/4 cup of light soy milk and 1/4 cup of water (I usually just throw it in there though and don't actually measure it out).<br />
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<i><b>Lunch</b></i> was a KILLER salad. Literally best to date. Organic spring mix, chopped tomato, brown rice, avocado, hummus, seven grain crispy tenders, and light greek dressing. delishhhh. I use<a href="http://www.gardein.com/products.php?p=4" target="_blank"> these</a> vegan crispy tenders. They are amazing. Taste like the real thing! <strike>...though I haven't had chicken strips in over a year so take that with a grain of salt.</strike> I also had carrots on the side to dip into the hummus.<br />
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<i><b>Snack</b></i> around 3pm was a bag of sliced golden delicious apples. Hit the spot!<br />
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<i><b>Dinner</b></i> was after a quick gym session, and was also another recent go-to. Organic black beans, frozen roasted corn, a can of tomatoes, and farro with taco seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and pepper then topped with diced avocado. So quick, simple, and filling. I ate this with some tortilla chips on the side.<br />
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<i><b>Dessert</b></i> per usual was a handful of Ghiradelli Dark Chocolate Chips. Unpictured because I ate them too quickly. Sorry I'm not that sorry....<br />
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<i><b>Brunch</b></i> please...it's Sunday. I did not need to be up at anytime, so I slept til 10am. And it was glorious :) I woke up with a cup of coffee with soy milk and a bowl of Kashi Heart to Heart combined with Kashi Go Lean Crisp Cinnamon Crumble topped with a banana and a dash of pumpkin spice. This was the first bowl of cereal I have ever had with soy milk. The verdict? I loved it!!! I became accustomed to the horrible stomach aches that came with my morning cereal, but I felt perfectly fine after this. Success!<br />
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<i><b>Snack </b></i>a few hours later was a fat free pumpkin raisin spice muffin that I had baked the night before, toasted and topped with homemade apple butter. Delish. So autumnal and festive. I love it. You can find the recipe on my <a href="http://atasteofbulmer.blogspot.com/2012/10/what-im-bookmarking-fall-edition.html" target="_blank">post from Monday</a>. Oh, and I had more coffee...<br />
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<b><i>Dinner </i></b>was three slices of Roasted Vegetable Pizza from Trader Joe's (it was dairy free!) topped with nutritional yeast and balsamic vinegar. I am just starting to use nutritional yeast, and I have yet to decide how I feel about it. It's ALL over the blogosphere, so I figured it was about time I started to use it. It's not quite what I expected. I don't dislike it... but I don't know if I like it yet. I'll get back to you on that one. I also had spring mix topped with avocado and more balsamic vinegar on the side.</div>
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<b><i>Dessert </i></b>was a bit of soy ice cream with Halloween themed Annie's Bunnies and a sprinkle of cinnamon and cocoa powder. Soy ice cream is another new thing I've tried in the past week. I am starting to like it, which is exciting. Mind you, this is NOT ice cream. I expected it to taste just like ice cream as I took my first bite. Boy, was I shocked. Now I take it as it's own entity, and I enjoy it as a treat every so often after dinner.<br />
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And that's a wrap!! I carried on forever...sorry bout that. Figured I owed you all, though :) Now a few questions for you all....<br />
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<i><b>How do you feel about Nutritional Yeast? What do you use it on?</b></i></div>
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Happy Wednesday!!! Enjoy the day and the fall foliage while it's still here!</div>
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Kaitlin Theresahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05008225247101733790noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8913051497345905753.post-79095444691807442252012-10-23T18:31:00.000-04:002012-10-23T18:32:46.563-04:00Thankful in New Hope, PA<div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;">
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Do you ever feel like you need to stop, take a moment, and just breathe? To take in the glory of all that is around you? Thank God for all that you have been blessed with and the natural beauty that He has created? I was able to do just this when I took a trip up to New Hope, PA last weekend. After a lovely day at Peddler's Village, my friend and I wanted to drive through New Hope to take some pictures and walk around. We crossed the Lambertville bridge into New Jersey, enjoying the crisp and chilly fall air, the setting sun, and the nature that surrounded us. The views were truly breathtaking, and the sun was so strong and blinding that it made for some really great photos!</div>
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Kaitlin Theresahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05008225247101733790noreply@blogger.com01-99 E Bridge St, New Hope, PA 18938, USA40.3642728 -74.951278540.2675478 -75.109207 40.4609978 -74.79335tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8913051497345905753.post-34408097071410850772012-10-20T23:26:00.000-04:002012-10-24T00:12:55.235-04:00What I'm Bookmarking: Fall Edition<br />
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From my previous posts, I'm sure it's pretty clear how much I love fall. It is my favorite season. I love the crisp feel in the air, the beautiful foliage, the smell of a fireplace burning on an autumn night, the gorgeous sunshine, and all of the amazing fall foods! Here is a look at the recipes that I want to make this fall season. I better hurry up and get cooking :)</div>
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<i><b>Sweet Autumn Recipes....</b></i></div>
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<a href="http://www.theppk.com/2008/10/pumpkin-oatmeal-cookies/" target="_blank">Pumpkin Oatmeal Cookies</a> (without the walnuts of course)</div>
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<a href="http://veganyumyum.com/2009/04/apple-pie-coffee-cake/" target="_blank">Apple Pie Coffee Cake</a></div>
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<a href="http://www.yummly.com/recipe/Autumn-Pumpkin-Popcorn-Recipezaar" target="_blank">Pumpkin Popcorn</a><br />
<a href="http://www.yummly.com/recipe/Autumn-Harvest-Apple-Pie-_vegan-_-Recipezaar" target="_blank">Autumn Harvest Apple Pie</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.chooseveg.com/display_recipe.asp?recipe=90" target="_blank">Apple Oat Muffins</a><br />
<a href="http://www.chooseveg.com/display_recipe.asp?recipe=103" target="_blank">Pumpkin Raisin Cookies </a><br />
<a href="http://www.chooseveg.com/display_recipe.asp?recipe=104" target="_blank">Pumpkin Spice Muffins</a> <br />
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<i><b>And Savory Autumn Recipes....</b></i><br />
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<a href="http://www.yummly.com/recipe/Fall-Vegetable-and-Orzo-Casserole-Martha-Stewart-191536" target="_blank">Fall Vegetable Orzo Casserole</a><br />
<a href="http://www.yummly.com/recipe/Autumn-Ratatouille-Recipezaar" target="_blank">Autumn Ratatouille</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.yummly.com/recipe/Autumn-Couscous-Recipezaar" target="_blank">Autumn Couscous</a><br />
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Happy Wednesday!! You are halfway through the work week and/or school week, congratulations! Today and every Wednesday we are celebrating What I Ate Wednesday. This month's theme... Spooky Snacks and Healthy Halloween Treats :)<br />
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Thanks to Jenn at Peas and Crayons for hosting the fabulous party each week. This past weekend I went on numerous autumnal adventures. It was an exhausting but AMAZING weekend, and I didn't want to limit myself and miss out on awesome fall foods. So... I cheated on my new found vegan diet. Womp wompppp. I still avoided cheese and all dairy products, but I am pretty sure there was some butter in a few of my snacks. And hey... it's ok! My stomach did not die, and I had a fabulous time with my friends. Here is a mini recap from the weekend along with some fun eats!<br />
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On Sunday morning, I headed 2 hours west out to Biglerville, PA for the <a href="http://www.appleharvest.com/" target="_blank">National Apple Harvest Festival</a>. For the past four years, my college friends and I have gone to this apple festival, so it has become a beloved tradition. Graduating from college, was not going to stop us this year! Melissa and her family even drove 3.5 hours!<br />
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There are a plethora of apple foods and goodies at the festival. It literally feels like the stands are endless. The whole place just smells like fall and sweets and bbq. It's awesome.<br />
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It was absolutely freezing that morning, so our first stop was to get some scrumptious hot apple cider! Thanks Boy Scout Troop 89 :)<br />
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Next stop, hot homemade cinnamon applesauce at only 50cents! This was literally the best applesauce I've ever had (I say this every year...but it seriously is!!). Chunks of apples, spicy cinnamon, and steamy goodness.</div>
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Next we headed over to Bermudian Jaycees Desserts Stand to pick up some apple desserts to bring home.<br />
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Everything always looks so amazing, but my go to every year has forever been the apple dumplings. They're not too heavy, not overly sweet, and the perfect apple treat. There is literally a whole apple inside the pastry crust. It is always a feat of self control when I am able to refrain from devouring the dumpling long enough to make it home to warm the bad boy up in the oven. SO worth it. These guys need to be warm to be fully appreciated. I know the dumpling problem wasn't vegan by any means... but I ate it with soy ice cream sooo I think it kinda evens out ;) My tummy agrees.<br />
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Because we were saving our dumplings for home, Melissa and I were on the hunt to find something to satisfy our growling stomachs. She found these fresh caramel apple slices. A woman actually puts a whole fresh apple into an old fashioned apple slicer, slices it, and drizzles on the caramel sauce. This was her treat, but she offered me a slice which I gladly accepted! So fresh and sweet!<br />
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I, on the other hand, needed lunch. Don't get me wrong, I loveee all the sweet appley goodness, but I needed something savory to tie me over until I got home for dinner. As you can imagine, it is quite difficult to find vegan, let alone vegetarian options at a fair, but I found a stand selling sweet potato friesand was so excited I literally fist pumped in the air. YEAH! These were good. A bit too greasy (mehhh) but still good.<br />
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We wandered around a bit more, but eventually had to say goodbye. I wanted to take advantage of the gorgeous day, so I decided to head 15 minutes further west to Gettysburg to take photos of the battlefields.<br />
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<a href="http://www.gettysburgfoundation.org/" target="_blank">The Battlefields at Gettysburg</a> still give me chills every time I visit. It is one of the most beautiful and tranquil places in the world, yet a horrible battle was fought and so many great men lost their lives on these fields.<br />
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The <a href="http://www.gettysburg.stonesentinels.com/Other/Peace.php" target="_blank">Eternal Light Peace Memorial,</a> or Peace Light as we used to call it, holds so many memories for my friends and I from Gettysburg College. It was a place that we were able to go to in order to escape from the stresses of exams and college drama. It was a place for us to just relax and chat and be ourselves. The Peace Light contains an eternal flame which burns in honor of those who lost their lives during the battles of Gettysburg.<br />
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An absolutely beautiful and fulfilling way to end my Sunday fall adventure. Check back tomorrow for a recap of my Saturday trip to Peddler's Village and New Hope, PA! Here's a sneak peek:<br />
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Kaitlin Theresahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05008225247101733790noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8913051497345905753.post-80565050380127307392012-10-11T23:15:00.001-04:002012-11-20T14:43:30.877-05:00Wolff's Apple HouseLast weekend my Mom discovered a market close to our house that sold organic produce and had a huge selection of apples, mums, spices, and dry goods. I was so excited that I suggested we go early the next morning. Wolff's Apple House is located in Media, PA, and is super cute. It's the perfect size and not too crowded. I love Linvilla Orchards which is also close to my house, but it's always mobbed. Some days I just don't have the patience! Wolff's is perfect if you need to get in and out quickly, but you want high quality produce and flowers. Here are a few photos from our trip there:<br />
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Man, it's been a long time, and I have truly missed these posts. I'm excited to bring to you.....drumroll pleaseeee.... my very first VEGAN WIAW :) At least I think everything has technically been vegan, feel free to comment if you think otherwise! Check out my <a href="http://atasteofbulmer.blogspot.com/2012/10/vegan-virgin.html" target="_blank">Vegan Virgin</a> post about my decision to make the final leap to veganism.<br />
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As always, a big thank you to Jenn over at <a href="http://www.peasandcrayons.com/" target="_blank">Peas and Crayons</a> for hosting the party. I am absolutely loving this month's theme, and though my eats aren't too spooky, I do have a few autumnal photos at the end of the post as a preview for tomorrow's post!<br />
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Breakfast consisted of a mug of delicious, creamy oats. I used a packet of Three Sisters Plain Grain Organic Hot Cereal, which is a combo of flax, oats, quinoa, rye, and barley. The packets are pretty small, though, and I need a heartier breakfast in the morning, so I added in a few tablespoons of Trader Joe's Organic Rolled Oats and a few tablespoons of Nature's Promise Organic Quick Oats. I also add 1 tablespoon of Chia Seeds to get in some Omega 3-fatty acids and some raisins for a change of texture and antioxidants. To sweeten the oats, I added about 3 tablespoons of my homemade unsweetened apple butter that I made this weekend (the apples were so sweet and tart that they didn't need any added sugar!).<br />
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Since I am now dairy-free, I used half soy milk and half water to cook the oats in the microwave. Once the mixture was cooked through, I sprinkled in a bit of cinnamon and truvia for a final touch :)<br />
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I have honestly been having oatmeal all week, JUST so I can use my apple butter. I am lovingggg this right now. Definitely a fall staple.<br />
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Along with my oatmeal I had a soy cappuccino of sorts. I used my dad's tassimo machine to brew a few shots of espresso and added a BIG splash of soy milk and a sprinkle of Trader Joe's Sugar, Chocolate, and Coffee Grinder. I love this thing. I have seen it all over the blogosphere, so I had to check it out for myself. I am so glad I did. It adds just the right amount of sweetness without the guilt.<br />
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For lunch, I brought leftovers of the Italian Chickpea dish that I made for dinner Monday night. It consists of canned chickpeas, fresh spinach and fresh orange cherry tomatoes from our local farm, an organic red tomato, a splash of mushroom tomato sauce, olive oil, garlic, basil, oregano, salt, and pepper. This was my first time eating chickpeas on their own, not in hummus.<br />
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It was pretty good!! Kinda made me feel a bit weird, but I think it was a mind over matter kind of a thing. Because of all of my food allergies, my mind is conditioned to react a certain way when I eat something that I am allergic to. Sometimes, I may eat something I'm not actually allergic to, but my mind will go on the fritz. I start to think my mouth is itchy, and my throat is swollen, but it's not! It's crazy, I know, and I am working on it!<br />
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I had a handful of carrots on the side as well.<br />
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My snacks throughout the day were a honey crisp apple and a banana. Both refreshing and yummy!<br />
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These chips are AMAZING. Literally THE best tortilla chips I have had in my entire life. The perfect texture and thickness and saltiness. Just all around tortilla chip goodness.<br />
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This was my first time trying the vegan enchilada, and it was decent. I didn't loveeeee it, but for a frozen, cheese-less enchilada it wasn't half bad. It was pretty spicy though, which I wasn't a huge fan of, so I added diced avocado atop my meal to cool down the heat. I also wasn't too sure about how the enchilada contained tofu. I am not really a tofu lover (I am, however, a tempeh lover!!), so I was nervous about how it would effect the taste of the enchilada. It was actually barely noticeable! The only thing that was noticeable was the creaminess the tofu kind of added to the sauce.<br />
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As promised, here are a few photos from my trip to Wolf's Farms Market with my mom on Saturday: <br />
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Happy Fall everybody, and happy WIAW!! <br />
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Kaitlin Theresahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05008225247101733790noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8913051497345905753.post-58731122535405218762012-09-03T22:11:00.000-04:002012-09-03T22:11:18.355-04:00How Did You Know?In the most recent years, I haven't been a very devout Catholic. Yes, I believe in God, and I think that he has a plan for us all (though it may seem twisted and backward most of the time...), but I haven't been to church in ages, and I have only been praying when I need something. That's not right, is it? It's not a one sided relationship. I'm not as gracious for the blessings and gifts in my life as I should be. I'm a brat a lot of the time. Always asking why me? why now? why this? But God always knows when to give me a bit of guidance. A little reminder that He is there, watching over me, making sure that I don't wander too far.<br />
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Today I was going through my blogger list, clicking through all of the blogs that I follow and catching up from the long weekend, when I saw <a href="http://www.thesmartkitchenblog.com/2012/09/hypocritical-me-a-blog-reduction.html#comment-12763" target="_blank">this post </a>from Sarah at The Smart Kitchen. In her post, Sarah writes that she hasn't felt like herself on her blog lately, and she feels like she's been blogging just to blog. God....how did you know that I needed to read this today? That I was looking for an outlet yesterday because I was an emotional wreck? This is supposed to be my outlet! That's what I started the blog for in the first place. Yes, I want to document the places I visit, the recipes I create, and the new and exciting foods I try, but I also knew that post-grad life was not going to be glorious and that I would need a place to just let my thoughts flow freely.<br />
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Going forward, I vow to write what's on my mind. To be cheerful if I am feeling cheerful, to write about my stressors if I am feeling anxious, and to vent if I am feeling upset or angry (I was about to say "sorry in advance" after that last statement and then I thought to myself....why am I apologizing? I am trying to make a point!) I doubt anyone even reads this blog on the days that are not "What I Ate Wednesday" and that my emotions are just free flowing into the infinite internet universe. It's kind of calming to think about though...<br />
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Anyway, thank you for listening...whoever you are. I wrote an emotional and angry poem at like 3am last night to help alleviate some of my pent up thoughts and feelings. I think it's still too personal to post here, though I will share it eventually. Maybe tomorrow. Tomorrow is a new dayKaitlin Theresahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05008225247101733790noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8913051497345905753.post-40165453432735157392012-08-29T00:00:00.002-04:002012-08-29T00:31:42.363-04:00What I Ate Wednesday: A Week of Eats<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Hello helllo! Welcome back to yet another episode of What I Ate Wednesday, featuring the quirky and talented Jenn over at<a href="http://www.peasandcrayons.com/" target="_blank"> Peas and Crayons</a>, and staring bloggers across the globe!!<br />
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Today is the day. The day that food bloggers wait for each week to entertain their curiosity. Curiosity of the daily lives of their fellow bloggers. This curiosity is satisfied by peaking into a day of their eats!! I am obsessed with WIAW, and eagerly anticipate Wednesday mornings when I wake up and see hundreds of posts linked up to Jenn's site and get click through them all!!<br />
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I have discovered so many new ways of cooking, baking, and combining foods just because of WIAW. So, thank you to Jenn, and thank you to all of YOU!! Where would I be without WIAW? Bored. I would be bored, and my daily eats would be boring. And on that note.... here is what you are all here to see, some fabulous breakfasts, snacks, lunches, dinners, and desserts from the past week!<br />
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Overnight Oats topped with fresh Organic Strawberries. Refreshing and delicious on a hot, humid August morning. God, I just cannot wait until fall. Enough of the heat! I can't wait until my breakfasts are steamy bowls of oats with HOT coffee!<br />
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Lunch of spring mix topped with quinoa, tomato, feta, avocado, and basil hummus.<br />
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Similar salad to my lunch the day before, but this spring mix is topped with a greater portion of quinoa, leftover whole wheat rotini, tomato, and basil hummus. <br />
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Saturday brunch of a breakfast quesadilla with toasted cheesy goodness on the outside and then filled with a fried egg and Sargento reduced fat mexican blend cheese. Guac and salsa served on the side!<br />
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Ital-eek Bruschetta....I call it that because I used all of the classic ingredients for Italian Bruschetta (tomatoes, basil, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, pepper), but then I add feta cheese into the mix which adds some greek flavor to the dish. This was an absolutely lovely combo. I will be posting a full recipe tomorrow, so stop back by and check it out!!<br />
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Snack Attack!! Granola, Raisins, and Dark Chocolate all mixed up for a gorgeous little mid afternoon treat :)<br />
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Sweet Potato Chocolate Chip Cookies. I made these bad boys Sunday and have been savoring them all week long. <a href="http://atasteofbulmer.blogspot.com/2012/08/sweet-potato-chocolate-chip-cookies.html" target="_blank">Click here</a> to see the recipe and to read about how I am obsessed with<a href="http://joythebaker.com/" target="_blank"> Joy the Baker</a>! Lovely spiced cookie. Probably more appropriate in the Fall/Winter, but delicious nonetheless.<br />
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Italian Pasta Dinner. Also made Sunday for my parents anniversary :) You can find my recipe by clicking <a href="http://atasteofbulmer.blogspot.com/2012/08/bon-appetit.html" target="_blank">here!</a> It was yummy and wholesome.<br />
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I hope you all have an absolutely fantastic Wednesday!! I leave you with a gorgeous sunset in Philly from last weekend, and a few questions :)<br />
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<b><span style="color: magenta;">What Fall foods are you most excited for?</span></b></div>
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<b><span style="color: magenta;">Do your lunch time salads start to look the same?</span></b></div>
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<b><span style="color: magenta;">What types of different cuisines have you mixed together? Was it a success? </span></b></div>
Kaitlin Theresahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05008225247101733790noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8913051497345905753.post-29223571833978514892012-08-27T23:29:00.002-04:002012-08-27T23:35:22.959-04:00Sweet Potato Chocolate Chip CookiesI am obsessed with <a href="http://joythebaker.com/" target="_blank">Joy the Baker</a>. I purchased her cookbook back in April, and have read it cover to cover probably 10 times. I recently discovered her blog and podcast and cannot stop listening to it. She. is. a. riot. I love that she is so real and goofy and honest. I want to be her friend. Joy...if you're reading this, I feel like we would really get along :) <br />
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After my <a href="http://atasteofbulmer.blogspot.com/2012/08/bon-appetit.html" target="_blank">Julia Child inspiration on Sunday</a>, I decided to search through Joy the Baker Cookbook for something to bake. The first page I opened to was Sweet Potato Chocolate Chip Cookies.<br />
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Ummm done and done, Ms. Joy. I just happened to have purchased a bag full of sweet potatoes on Thursday, so this was so meant to be.<br />
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As Joy instructs, pierce your sweet potatoes with a fork, place them on a baking sheet atop of parchment paper, and then stick them into a preheated 400 degree oven. Those bad boys need to roast for about 40 minutes, until tender enough that they fall off of your fork when you try to poke one and pick it up. After that, I ventured off Joy's cookie path of goodness, and got a little craaazyy with the ingredients. And when I say crazy, I mean not that crazy at all. I really mean whole wheat flour and a spice variation...that's really it.<br />
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1 cup of white flour and 1 cup of whole wheat flour for some hearty goodness.<br />
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Next, round up your baking essentials. 1 1/2 teaspoons of baking powder, 1 teaspoon of baking soda, 1/2 teaspoon of ground cinnamon, and 1/2 teaspoon of ground allspice (Joy's recipe calls for 1/4 teaspoon of ground cloves and 1/4 teaspoon of coriander...I had neither, so allspice it was!).<br />
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Pour all of the dry ingredients together in a large bowl, and mix!<br />
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Gather two large eggs (when I just wrote gather, I immediately pictured you all running out to your hen houses to gather eggs...unrealistic, but I still thought the photo was funny and ironic).<br />
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1 cup of packed brown sugar.<br />
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Measure out 1/2 cup of vegetable oil. Notice my amazing left handed measuring cup. Thank you for the heirloom, Mimi!<br />
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Start by whisking together those lovely, brown, organic, cage-free eggs. Everyone has super expensive eggs because they feel guilty about buying anything other than the organic, cage-free variety...right? <br />
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Dump in that gorgeous brown sugar.<br />
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Continue to whisk until it's thick and combined. It should be a tan color when you're finished. I whisked my mixture for about 2 minutes. Then add in the oil and 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla. Whisk until combined.<br />
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After forty minutes has passed, check on that sweet potato that has been roasting away in the oven. If it is tender enough (as described above), pull your pan out of the oven, and let the potato sit for about 5 minutes to cool. Then peel off the skin, and mash with a fork.<br />
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Mashed (sweet) potato, mashed (sweet) potato! Look at all the orangey goodness.<br />
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Dump the cooled, mashed sweet potato into your egg/sugar/oil/vanilla mixture.<br />
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Mix that all up with a spatula, and then dump into the dry flour mixture. <br />
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Fold the wet mixture into the dry mixture.<br />
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...and fold until you can no longer see any strokes of flour. I decided to opt out of the chocolate chips for my first batch, simply on the grounds that I thought this cookie would be delicious enough without the overpowering flavor of chocolate. <br />
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Drop heaping tablespoons of batter onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Stick the baking sheet into the oven at 350 degrees and bake for about 12 minutes. I found that as soon as the outside of the cookie started to brown, it was done. Because these cookies are more dense and cake like, it is important not to overcook them.<br />
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Out of the oven and perfectly browned. Let these rest for two minutes while you prepare the chocolate chip batter.<br />
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I covered the rest of the dough with about 1/4 of Ghirardelli 60% Cocoa Chocolate Chips. End result?<br />
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A comforting cookie dripping with chocolatey morsels.<br />
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Holy good night. Enjoy with a big glass of milk or covered with vanilla Greek frozen yogurt as I have...the past two nights :)Kaitlin Theresahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05008225247101733790noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8913051497345905753.post-83735089355639866492012-08-27T00:29:00.001-04:002012-08-27T23:35:38.049-04:00Bon Appetit<br />
Hellooo Work Week. Back to the office after a fun weekend. Lots of baking, cooking, drinking, shopping, hanging out with friends, and movie watching. Do you ever watch a film and feel thoroughly inspired? For me, it was <i>Julie & Julia</i>. It was on yesterday afternoon, and I fell back in love with the film. Not that I ever fell out of love...I just forgot how much I loved the story.<br />
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I read the book as well (which is much better by the way), but Meryl Streep is simply amazing as Julia Child. And who doesn't love Stanley Tucci? What a pair :) I can only hope that I, one day, have the drive and determination that Julia had to chase her dream of becoming a brilliant cook. I don't even know what my dream is anymore, let alone how to have the motivation and determination to chase it. I told my dad that I was going to choose a cookbook and cook my way through it, and he told me that I needed to have a social life. I said that Julie was able to do it and still find time for friends, but then he reminded me that she was already married and I'm not. So, that's that. A cookbook challenge doesn't seem like it should happen for this single chick any time soon. Welp...nonetheless I was still motivated to cook and/or bake something delicious after watching the film...and Paula's Home Cooking...and Home for Dinner with Jamie Dean (yeah I love the Dean Family, crazy butter laden dishes and all).<br />
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I baked Sweet Potato Cookies from the Joy the Baker cookbook (which I will post tomorrow) and created my own recipe for an Italian dinner...name TBD.<br />
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Start by dicing up about half of a medium sized tomato.<br />
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Heat up a large sauce pan at medium-high heat. Once the pan is heated through, add about 2 tablespoons of olive oil to the pan. Then throw in your diced tomatoes. Sprinkle on a few pinches of salt and a pinch of pepper.<br />
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When I was looking through my cupboards for something exciting to throw in the dish, I found this! Trader Joe's Red Pepper Spread with Eggpland and Garlic. I threw about 3 heaping tablespoons of the spread into my pan.<br />
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I also added in a pinch of garlic powder.<br />
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Meanwhile, I boiled about two cups of whole wheat rotini. I added about 1/4 cup of the starchy pasta water to my sauce pan to add some extra body to the sauce.<br />
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Let that all simmer together to thicken up to a garlicky, tomato-ey, goodness.<br />
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Throw in the pasta, which has been cooked to al dente.<br />
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Mix it alllllll up.<br />
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I then decided to do something a little bit crazy. I have been to many Italian restaurants where chefs added breadcrumbs atop of pasta dishes to add a little crunch to the dish. If they can do it, why can't I? I was trying to be like Julia Child and forge my own frontier, wasn't I? So in the breadcrumbs went, with about 3 tablespoons of grated Parmesan cheese.<br />
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The end result was a thick, creamy, and cheesy pasta dish. The breadcrumbs didn't add the crunch that I was hoping for, but they did thicken up the sauce significantly. I want to make this again and add fresh spinach into the mix. I think that it would really add a little summin summin to the dish ;)<br />
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