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Wednesday, October 5, 2011
Tuesday, October 4, 2011
Lunch this Week
Vegan MoFo Day 4
Lately I have been making a dish on Sundays to have for lunch a majority of the days. Last week it was black bean and pumpkin enchiladas (I will be making these again...including the homemade sauce) and this week it was soup. I call it throw in a pot soup because that is exactly what I did.
This pot contained vegetable broth, drained chickpeas, lentils, dinosaur kale, savoy cabbage, peeled sweet potatoes, celery, carrots, onion and pepper.
Lately I have been making a dish on Sundays to have for lunch a majority of the days. Last week it was black bean and pumpkin enchiladas (I will be making these again...including the homemade sauce) and this week it was soup. I call it throw in a pot soup because that is exactly what I did.
This pot contained vegetable broth, drained chickpeas, lentils, dinosaur kale, savoy cabbage, peeled sweet potatoes, celery, carrots, onion and pepper.
Monday, October 3, 2011
New from Morel's
Vegan MoFo Day 3
Morel's Vegan Food Truck has a new offering for the Fall season: "Turkey" Apple Lentil Wraps. They are delicious! There is also supposed to be a "cheesesteak" sandwich/wrap out as well but I have yet to find it in stock. These have temporarily replaced the Buffalo Tempeh Wraps.
I got mine at Rainbow Blossom but they can also be found at Heine Brothers Coffee
Morel's Vegan Food Truck has a new offering for the Fall season: "Turkey" Apple Lentil Wraps. They are delicious! There is also supposed to be a "cheesesteak" sandwich/wrap out as well but I have yet to find it in stock. These have temporarily replaced the Buffalo Tempeh Wraps.
I got mine at Rainbow Blossom but they can also be found at Heine Brothers Coffee
Sunday, October 2, 2011
Just Can't Get Enough
Vegan MoFo Day 2
I know I have raved about Shiraz's falafel wrap before. Despite stopping there once a week to get one, I still can't get enough. I stopped by Shiraz last night and ordered my usual made vegan and saved it to take for lunch today.
Two of my cousins were in from Georgia and another flew in from North Carolina and everyone got together for lunch. However instead of having fried fish I pulled out my falafel wrap and went to town. What really made me smile was everyone said mine looked the best :)
So like I have said before, if you are in the Louisville area make plans to stop at Shiraz and order the wrap (requesting it be made vegan means it comes with hummus instead of yogurt sauce).
Now I must do some work for tomorrow. Boo. Maybe if I get done though I can watch a movie or read a new book.
I know I have raved about Shiraz's falafel wrap before. Despite stopping there once a week to get one, I still can't get enough. I stopped by Shiraz last night and ordered my usual made vegan and saved it to take for lunch today.
Two of my cousins were in from Georgia and another flew in from North Carolina and everyone got together for lunch. However instead of having fried fish I pulled out my falafel wrap and went to town. What really made me smile was everyone said mine looked the best :)
So like I have said before, if you are in the Louisville area make plans to stop at Shiraz and order the wrap (requesting it be made vegan means it comes with hummus instead of yogurt sauce).
Now I must do some work for tomorrow. Boo. Maybe if I get done though I can watch a movie or read a new book.
Vegan MoFo
October 1, 2011 marked the first day of Vegan MoFo 2011. This is an annual event in its fifth year that is a month long celebration of vegan food. Bloggers can sign up to be a part of it and then post regularly throughout the month about vegan food (you do not have to be vegan to participate).
So this year I have decided to participate. I have heard about it in the past but never tried it. Here is to an interesting month.
Rewind to yesterday:
Yesterday was quite frankly a perfect day according to my standards. Here is what was included:
I slept in til 11:00 (12 hours total, it was quite a busy week at work)
washed, waxed, and vacuumed my car (thanks for the help mom and dad)
went to Target to pick up necessities
went to a coffeehouse to do some work ( I have a new favorite)
then went to Whole Foods and Rainbow Blossom for grocery shopping and stocking up on goodies for the week.
I have also discovered my new favorite coffeeshop in Louisville. In the past I was a Starbucks fan but when I moved back to Louisville I became a Heine Brothers fan because it was local and I enjoyed the vibe (and beverages). Well one day my dad and I stopped in a place called Sunergos because we had a coupon for a 16 oz. bag of coffee. As soon as I walked in I new it was my new favorite. Besides the consistently great music selection, Sunergos has the best coffee beverages I have ever had. It has literally blown every latte, coffee, cafe au lait I have ever had a way. Plus, they do latte art. My soy latte had a flower shape on top. They also have a viewing area in the store where you can watch them roast their coffee.
Anyway, my day ended last night by having cake for dinner. Vegan cake that is from Sweet Surrender, which is a local dessert house on Frankfort Avenue. Again this is a new favorite place ( I plan on doing a post in the future of all my new favorite places). Lately, I have been stopping here every Friday night on my way home from work to pick up a piece of cake for the weekend.
This week's selection was entirely vegan and contained: chocolate cake, chocolate ganache and green tea icing.
So day 1 was a success. I discovered new favorite places and ate delicious cake. I also stocked up on vegan food for the week. Yesterday marked the first time I bought groceries at Whole Foods and when the cashier told me my total I said wow that is cheap. I did not realize how much of a difference there would be when I did not have organic yogurt, cheese, and meat in my cart.
So this year I have decided to participate. I have heard about it in the past but never tried it. Here is to an interesting month.
Rewind to yesterday:
Yesterday was quite frankly a perfect day according to my standards. Here is what was included:
I slept in til 11:00 (12 hours total, it was quite a busy week at work)
washed, waxed, and vacuumed my car (thanks for the help mom and dad)
went to Target to pick up necessities
went to a coffeehouse to do some work ( I have a new favorite)
then went to Whole Foods and Rainbow Blossom for grocery shopping and stocking up on goodies for the week.
I have also discovered my new favorite coffeeshop in Louisville. In the past I was a Starbucks fan but when I moved back to Louisville I became a Heine Brothers fan because it was local and I enjoyed the vibe (and beverages). Well one day my dad and I stopped in a place called Sunergos because we had a coupon for a 16 oz. bag of coffee. As soon as I walked in I new it was my new favorite. Besides the consistently great music selection, Sunergos has the best coffee beverages I have ever had. It has literally blown every latte, coffee, cafe au lait I have ever had a way. Plus, they do latte art. My soy latte had a flower shape on top. They also have a viewing area in the store where you can watch them roast their coffee.
Anyway, my day ended last night by having cake for dinner. Vegan cake that is from Sweet Surrender, which is a local dessert house on Frankfort Avenue. Again this is a new favorite place ( I plan on doing a post in the future of all my new favorite places). Lately, I have been stopping here every Friday night on my way home from work to pick up a piece of cake for the weekend.
This week's selection was entirely vegan and contained: chocolate cake, chocolate ganache and green tea icing.
So day 1 was a success. I discovered new favorite places and ate delicious cake. I also stocked up on vegan food for the week. Yesterday marked the first time I bought groceries at Whole Foods and when the cashier told me my total I said wow that is cheap. I did not realize how much of a difference there would be when I did not have organic yogurt, cheese, and meat in my cart.
Tuesday, August 2, 2011
Places to Try
I have not been spending very much time in the kitchen lately. Mainly because I have had professional development days for my job since Monday and they last just about all week. The sessions have been very informing and it has been great that they have all been with just fellow SLPs in the county.
As if it didn't before, it all seems so real now. Especially since I got to read/analyze 3 IEPs for kids that will be on my caseload!
Anyway, so instead of posting a recipe I decided to post two places to try if ever in the Louisville area.
The first is Cake Flour:
Cake Flour is also on Facebook. On their page they post their daily specials which always sound delicious. Pictured above is a cinnamon sugar roll, opera cake (with hazelnut buttercream), cinnamon roll, a quiche, and a savory scone.
Next up, Highland Morning:
The above is actually pictures of leftovers because the portions were so generous. My mom and I went here for breakfast on a Monday and it was packed.
I got the wake me up omelet with grits.
As if it didn't before, it all seems so real now. Especially since I got to read/analyze 3 IEPs for kids that will be on my caseload!
Anyway, so instead of posting a recipe I decided to post two places to try if ever in the Louisville area.
The first is Cake Flour:
Cake Flour is also on Facebook. On their page they post their daily specials which always sound delicious. Pictured above is a cinnamon sugar roll, opera cake (with hazelnut buttercream), cinnamon roll, a quiche, and a savory scone.
Next up, Highland Morning:
The above is actually pictures of leftovers because the portions were so generous. My mom and I went here for breakfast on a Monday and it was packed.
I got the wake me up omelet with grits.
Monday, August 1, 2011
Baking Weekend
About 2 weeks ago I went to Lexington to spend time with friends. Of course I brought baked goods because I love to cook for others and it gave me an excuse to use my new mixer a bunch of times.
Treats included:
Coconut Cupcakes
Cake-like Sugar Cookies
And Chocolate Peanut Butter Blondies
Capping off the weekend was a trip to Magee's for chocolate croissants and a trip to the Lexington Farmer's Market at Cheapside.
Treats included:
Coconut Cupcakes
Cake-like Sugar Cookies
And Chocolate Peanut Butter Blondies
Capping off the weekend was a trip to Magee's for chocolate croissants and a trip to the Lexington Farmer's Market at Cheapside.
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