tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-77575270328260446022024-03-04T21:02:43.295-08:00Princess and the FrostingA blog of all things health, nutrition, fitness, and happinessUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger75125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7757527032826044602.post-47831393046719320942012-08-16T06:27:00.001-07:002012-08-16T06:27:10.645-07:00Blueberry Chocolate Power Muffins :)Mmmmmmm...muffins.<br />
Do yourself a favour, make your house smell like mouth watering delicious muffins, and bake yourself a scrumptious healthy snack at the same time!!!<br />
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Ingredients: <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">(makes 12 muffins)</span></h3>
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<li>2 cups Whole Grain Flour</li>
<li>1/2 cup Sweetener (cane sugar, brown sugar, stevia, or any other)</li>
<li>2 scoops Chocolate Protein Powder </li>
<li>2 tbsp Cacao Powder</li>
<li>3 tsp Baking Powder</li>
<li>1/2 tsp Salt</li>
<li>3/4 cup Milk (regular milk, or soy, almond, any is fine!)</li>
<li>1 Egg</li>
<li>2 tbsp Vegetable Oil </li>
<li>1/3 cup (or 1 snack size container) Blueberry Applesauce (or regular applesauce)</li>
<li>1 cup Blueberries</li>
<li>1/4 cup Chocolate Chips or Cacao Nibs</li>
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Directions</h3>
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Heat oven to 400 degrees F. Grease bottoms of 12 muffin cups or line with baking cups.
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In a medium bowl, combine flour, sweetener, protein powder, cacao powder, baking
powder and salt; mix well. In a small bowl, combine milk, oil, egg, and applesauce;
blend well. Add dry ingredients; stir just until moistened (batter will be lumpy.) Add extra water if batter is too dry. </span></li>
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Fill cups 2/3 full. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or
until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 1 minute before
removing from pan. Serve warm.
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Nutritional Info (using almond milk, stevia, and cacao nibs): Cal: 150, Fat: 5g, Carbs: 20g, Sugar: 2g, Fibre: 4g, Protein: 8g<br />
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This recipe uses pancake mix as a base, and any flavors can be added in!!<br />
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<li class="ingredient"><span class="amount">2 1/2 cups </span><i><span class="name">pancake mix</span></i></li>
<li class="ingredient"><span class="amount">1/2 cup </span><i><span class="name">sugar</span></i></li>
<li class="ingredient"><span class="amount"></span><i><span class="name">1 egg</span></i></li>
<li class="ingredient"><span class="amount">2/3 cup </span><i><span class="name">water</span></i></li>
<li class="ingredient"><span class="amount">1/4 cup </span><i><span class="name">canola oil</span></i></li>
<li class="ingredient"><i><span class="name">Any "add ins" you want</span></i></li>
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<li>In a large bowl, combine pancake mix and sugar. In
another bowl, whisk the egg, water and oil. Stir into dry ingredients
just until moistened. Add a little extra water if too dry. Blend in any add ins!</li>
<li> Fill paper-lined muffin cups two-thirds full.
Bake at 400° for 14-16 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack.<b> Yield: </b>1 dozen.</li>
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<span id="ctl00_ctl00_MainContent_MainContent_RecipeLeftColumn1_lblEditorNote"> <b>I added in some <span style="background-color: yellow;">lemon juice</span> and <span style="color: blue;">poppy seeds</span> for a delicious twist!!! </b></span></div>
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My carefully chosen mix (ie the one I found in my mother's pantry) was PC Blue Menu Whole Grain Pancake mix:</div>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7757527032826044602.post-77141652384097212052012-05-13T06:14:00.000-07:002012-08-16T06:39:40.378-07:00Not a Coma, Just UniversityFinally over.<br />
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That's the only way I can describe last semester!<br />
What a hectic few months it's been for me!! School really took up all my time and focus, and I had to temporarily let go of some of the things that I love to do in my free time (like blogging!). I know that I have the possibility to do anything in life, but I can't do everything! I try to remind myself this every day so I don't stretch myself too thin.<br />
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I did my best during that time to make time to cook and bake myself nutritious and delicious food, but I need to get back into the groove of healthy eating! Care to join me?<br />
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My first 'back from the abyss of university stress' recipe is:<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Oatmeal Protein Pancakes</span></div>
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From <a href="http://www.eatcleandiet.com/">Eat Clean Diet</a></div>
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• 2½ cups / 600 ml dry rolled oats<br />
• 6 egg whites <br />
• 1 cup / 240 ml low-fat milk of your choice<br />
• 1 Tbsp / 15 ml ground flaxseed <br />
• 1 Tbsp / 15 ml safflower oil <br />
• 1 tsp / 5 ml baking powder <br />
• 1 tsp / 5ml vanilla <br />
• 1 tsp / 5ml cinnamon <br />
• Cooking spray</div>
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<li><span class="listText">Place all ingredients in a blender or
food processor. Blend the mixture for 20 seconds. The resulting mixture
should be smooth. Spray a griddle or skillet with cooking spray. Heat
over medium heat. Pour ¼ cup of pancake mixture on the hot surface. Cook
until the panckes are dry and bubbly on the edges. Bubbles should
appear on top, as well. Turn and brown the other side. </span></li>
<li><span class="listText">Try using unsweetened applesauce or mixed fruit to top your pancakes. </span></li>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Nutrients per Serving (3 small pancakes):</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Calories: 274 <br />
Fat: 7 g <br />
Saturated Fat: 0 g<br />
Cholesterol: 0 mg <br />
Carbs: 38 g <br />
Protein: 16 g <br />
Fiber: 6 g <br />
Sodium: 117 mg</span></div>
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Tata for now my friends, and it was so good to see you after such a long hiatus!<br />
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I dubbed them,<br />
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Just a classic chocolate chip cookie with chopped up chunks of a favourite childhood treat. I mailed most of them off to a boy though... I find sharing is a good way to keep from having too many tempting tasty things in my house at once!!!<br />
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I also mailed my recently picked up copy of the Food Network magazine to him so he can pick his next victim. No I'm not even close to normal, but dating me does have some perks!<br />
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</a></div><h3>INGREDIENTS:</h3><ul><li>1 cup bulgur </li>
<li>1 tsp olive oil </li>
<li>2 red peppers, diced into 1/4-inch pieces (2 cups) </li>
<li>2 stalks celery, diced into 1/4-inch pieces (1 cup) </li>
<li>1/2 tsp dried basil </li>
<li>1/4 tsp sea salt </li>
<li>3 cloves garlic, minced </li>
<li>1 bunch parsley, minced (1 cup)</li>
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<ul><li>Juice 1 lemon (about 1/4 cup)</li>
<li>1 tbsp olive oil</li>
<li>1 tsp balsamic vinegar</li>
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<li>Pour oil into a large nonstick skillet. Add peppers and celery, sprinkle with basil and salt, and sauté on medium-high heat for 3 minutes. Add garlic and sauté another 2 minutes. Remove from heat.</li>
<li>In another small bowl, stir together lemon juice, oil and vinegar for the dressing.</li>
<li>When bulgur is finished soaking and water is absorbed, spoon it into a large bowl with the sautéed red pepper and celery. Add parsley. Pour dressing over and stir gently. </li>
</ol><div class="AdditionalInfo"> Nutrients per 3/4-cup serving: Calories: 93, Total Fat: 2 g, Sat. Fat: 0 g, Carbs: 17 g, Fiber: 4 g, Sugars: 2 g, Protein: 3 g, Sodium: 89 mg, Cholesterol: 17 mg </div><div class="AdditionalInfo"> </div><div class="AdditionalInfo"><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></div><div class="AdditionalInfo"><b><span style="font-size: large;">And if normal tabouli is just too blah for your exciting life, go a little crazy and don't put the peppers in the the salad... put the salad in the peppers!!</span></b></div><div class="AdditionalInfo"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5BrA2Aj0pwimkjcyKgd0UZmeG1nrmKcVJtsr94FYnFyCk9WXfwl5sk7FqOYqj0oMFMTVB6mP4rT824vjhQ81xoYxnEXG4C3ON8PKflXv_1En1KzUM6aYq4YTNlskWwp0C8q7HAPVBLco5/s320/RedPepperTabouli_recipe.jpg" width="320" /><a href="http://www.cleaneatingmag.com/Home.aspx"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">source</span></a><a href="http://www.cleaneatingmag.com/Home.aspx"></a></div><div class="AdditionalInfo"> </div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7757527032826044602.post-88085802291328493392012-01-18T16:23:00.000-08:002012-08-15T14:58:34.886-07:00Spicy Meatloaf!! Just give it a chance!Check it out!<br />
I made my very own meatloaf!<br />
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Okay, okay, I know meatloaf isn't exactly what comes to mind when you think of tasty delicious wholesome food...it actually makes me think of some greyish nasty square thing with a side of mashed potatoish type mush.<br />
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But mine actually turned out!<br />
It looks maybe a 3, but tastes like a ten!<br />
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1/2 yellow onion, roughly chopped<br />
2 carrots, peeled and chopped into 2 inch pieces<br />
2 stalks celery, chopped into 2 inch pieces<br />
2 cloves garlic, roughly chopped<br />
1 cup rolled oats<br />
1 tsp chile powder<br />
2 tsp fresh thyme<br />
1/2 tsp sea salt<br />
1/2 tsp ground black pepper<br />
1 egg<br />
2 1/2 lb extra lean ground sirloin<br />
1 cup organic catsup<br />
1 tsp ground cumin<br />
2 tsp Worcestershire sauce</div>
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Nutrients per serving (1/8 of meatload and 1 tbsp glaze) Calories 267, Total fat 9g (Sat 3.5g, Mono 3.5g, Poly 1g), Carbs 13g, Fiber 2g, Sugars 2g, Protein 33g, Sodium 385mg, Cholesterol 114mg</div>
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Don't discriminate against the ugly foods! They taste just as good, so give em a chance!<br />
~PrincessUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7757527032826044602.post-45724143569897055192012-01-17T08:53:00.000-08:002012-08-15T14:58:20.908-07:00Mustard Thyme Dressing (i.e. making veggies taste good!)<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
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<li>3 tbsp red wine vinegar</li>
<li>2 tsp dijon mustard</li>
<li>2 tsp minced red onion</li>
<li>1 tsp chopped fresh thyme</li>
<li>dash salt & pepper</li>
<li>1/3 cup chopped fresh parsley</li>
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Ta ta for now!<br />
~PrincessUnknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7757527032826044602.post-68506785650511093242012-01-12T16:12:00.000-08:002012-08-15T14:58:00.922-07:002012 goal, take more tea breaks!Phew!<br />
This year is already off to a speedy start!<br />
My goal this year is to take a few minutes from my sometimes hectic schedule, relax, and just BE. Put my swanky new iphone to the side (I can beat my bakery game high score later), take a breath, and forget my stresses for a bit.<br />
Maybe start having more tea breaks?<br />
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I think this present from my grandparents will help me do just that:<br />
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How do the flavours <u>Green and Fruity</u>, <u>Forever Nuts</u>, and <u>Read my Lips </u>sound??<br />
Well, got to run... I can hear the kettle boiling!<br />
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Why not bake a huge batch of muffins?!<br />
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When I start January all motivated to make great lunches to take to school with me, I'm going to be so ready in the snack department. Just grab some muffins from the freezer, and they'll be perfectly defrosted by snack time. No effort required!!<br />
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I started with this basic muffin recipe (it's good to double or triple it): <br />
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<li class="plaincharacterwrap ingredient"> 3 teaspoons baking powder</li>
<li class="plaincharacterwrap ingredient"> 1/2 teaspoon salt</li>
<li class="plaincharacterwrap ingredient"> 3/4 cup evaporated cane juice</li>
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<li class="plaincharacterwrap ingredient"> 1 cup milk</li>
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<span class="plaincharacterwrap break">I followed this recipe, but before I poured them into the muffin tray, I separated the dough into a few batches and made some variations. Look ma, no recipe!!!</span><br />
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<span class="plaincharacterwrap break"><span style="color: #e06666;">Granola muffins</span>: Kashi granola, dried fruit, sliced almonds. (Top right)</span><br />
<span class="plaincharacterwrap break"><span style="color: #0b5394;">Blueberry walnut</span>: fresh blueberries, chopped walnuts, vanila, cinnamon. (Bottom left)</span><br />
<span class="plaincharacterwrap break"><span style="color: #38761d;">Tropical muffins</span>: flaked coconut, rum extract, toopped with banana slices ( Bottom right)</span><br />
<span class="plaincharacterwrap break"><span style="color: #990000;">Cinnamon bun muffins</span>: cinnamon, raisins (Top left)</span><br />
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<span class="plaincharacterwrap break">Hope everyone had a great new years, and your heads feel okay today ;)</span><br />
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<span class="plaincharacterwrap break">~Princess</span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7757527032826044602.post-69888967972453833542011-12-27T14:08:00.000-08:002012-08-15T14:57:29.789-07:00Strawberry oat squares = impressive family breakfast :)A house full of family...<br />
What could be better than an impressive, tasty, healthy breakfast treat??<br />
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<b>HEALTHY BERRY OAT SQUARES</b><br />
(adapted from<a href="http://ohsheglows.com/"> Oh She Glows</a>)<br />
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<li><span style="background-color: white; text-align: left;">1.5 cups regular oats</span></li>
<li><span style="background-color: white; text-align: left;">1 cup whole-grain flour </span></li>
<li><span style="background-color: white; text-align: left;">1/2 tsp baking soda</span></li>
<li><span style="background-color: white; text-align: left;">1/2 tsp sea salt</span></li>
<li><span style="background-color: white; text-align: left;">1/2 cup</span><span style="background-color: white; text-align: left;"> Sucanat (or</span><span style="background-color: white; text-align: left;"> brown sugar)</span></li>
<li><span style="background-color: white; text-align: left;">1 egg </span></li>
<li><span style="background-color: white; text-align: left;">1/2 cup + 2 tbsp</span><span style="background-color: white; text-align: left;"> heart healthy margarine (or you can use butter), melted</span></li>
<li><span style="background-color: white; text-align: left;">1/4 cup pure maple syrup</span></li>
<li><span style="background-color: white; text-align: left;">2 tbsp milk (low fat, skim, soy, almond, anything!)</span></li>
<li><span style="background-color: white; text-align: left;">1 tbsp flax seeds (or shredded coconut!)</span></li>
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<li style="text-align: left;">1 cup healthy jam</li>
<li style="text-align: left;">1/4 cup chopped berries</li>
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Preheat oven to 350F. Line a square pan (I used a 9×9) with parchment paper and oil the sides of the pan and base.<br />
In a large bowl, mix the oat base dry ingredients: oats, flour, Sucanat/brown sugar, baking soda, salt.<br />
In a small bowl, mix the melted margarine, maple syrup, milk, and egg. Stir well.<br />
Add the wet mixture (reserving 1/2 cup of the mixture) to the dry and mix well, using hands if necessary. Pour the oat mixture onto the square pan and press down with fingers. Use a pastry roller to smooth out if desired.<br />
Pour on healthy jam and smooth out. Evenly drop on chopped berries.<br />
Now sprinkle on the reserved 1/2 cup oat mixture and sprinkle on 1 tbsp of flax seeds or coconut.<br />
Bake at 350F for approximately 30 minutes. Allow to fully cool for at least 30-40 minutes before gently removing from pan. Slice and then store in a container in the fridge to keep firm.<br />
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It's definitely a crowd pleaser!!<br />
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My favourite kind of jams to use for this is:<br />
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Crofter's Just Fruit:<br />
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Smucker's no sugar added:<br />
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Anything sweetened with 100% fruit juice instead of sugar is the best!<br />
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Have fun making, eating, and sharing them!<br />
~Princess</div>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7757527032826044602.post-7154345515695077812011-12-16T04:34:00.000-08:002012-08-15T14:56:58.110-07:00Falling Off the Face of the EarthWow!! I've been completely missing in action for the past week!<br />
Exam week just seems to have that effect on me...<br />
But despite the increase in work and stress, I've managed to keep my healthy eating and training on track! Probably because:<br />
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One thing that gives me more time to study is cooking less. Which means making large quantities of food at one time. Like casseroles! But no boring ones of course, or else those will just live at the back of your freezer until the end of time.<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Spanakopita Casserole</span></b></div>
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<a href="http://www.cleaneatingmag.com/Home.aspx">Clean Eating </a></div>
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INGREDIENTS:</h3>
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<li>1 tsp olive oil</li>
<li>1 tbsp sweet red pepper, finely chopped</li>
<li>1/4 cup sweet onion, finely chopped</li>
<li>3 large bags fresh spinach (9 oz each) or 36 cups loosely packed spinach</li>
<li>1 tbsp fresh dill, finely chopped</li>
<li>1 tsp fresh mint, finely chopped</li>
<li>1 large egg white</li>
<li>1/2 cup feta, crumbled</li>
<li>4 sheets whole-wheat phyllo dough (13 x 18 inches each; Try: The Fillo Factory)</li>
<li>Olive oil cooking spray</li>
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INSTRUCTIONS:</h3>
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<li>Preheat oven to 375°F. Heat oil in a large sauté pan over medium-high heat. Add pepper and onion and sauté for about 2 minutes. Add spinach in batches, waiting 2 or 3 minutes between intervals; cover tightly and cook, tossing frequently, for about 15 minutes.</li>
<li>Drain spinach mixture in a colander, removing any excess liquid, before placing it in a large bowl; set aside. When spinach mixture is cool, mix in dill, mint and egg white. Then fold in feta until well blended. Set aside.</li>
<li>Working quickly, roll phyllo out onto a clean work surface. Carefully cut each sheet lengthwise into approximately 4 3-inch-wide pieces. (TIP: Or cut each sheet in half lengthwise, then half each of the 2 sections again to create 4 equal pieces.) Place 3 or 4 strips across the center of a 1 1/2-qt or 9 x 9-inch casserole dish misted with cooking spray, leaving about 3 to 4 inches of excess hanging over on both ends. The strips should be overlapping slightly. Mist strips with cooking spray. Turn the casserole dish clockwise and place 3 or 4 strips across the original layer, at a 90-degree angle. Mist strips with cooking spray. Continue turning and layering until all strips have been used, about 4 layers in total, misting with cooking spray after each layer.</li>
<li>Spoon spinach mixture into center of phyllo-covered dish. Fold phyllo hanging over edges into the center of spinach mixture, covering the top (no spinach should be visible). Mist with cooking spray. </li>
<li>Bake in preheated oven for 30 to 35 minutes or until lightly brown and crispy. Let casserole sit for 10 to 15 minutes before slicing. Cut into 6 pieces and serve. TIP: Phyllo can be cut with a knife, kitchen scissors or a pizza cutter. </li>
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Happy Friday!<br />
~PrincessUnknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7757527032826044602.post-34755340283464320452011-12-04T04:52:00.000-08:002012-08-15T14:56:30.461-07:00Banana Chocolate Protein bars Just gotta say, I love weekends when I actually have time to get things done. Important things. Meaningful things. Like bake stuff!!!!<br />
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<span style="background-color: #ffd966;">BANANA</span> <span style="background-color: #b45f06;">CHOCOLATE</span> PROTEIN BARS</div>
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adaptedfrom <a href="http://www.eatingbirdfood.com/2011/07/banana-carob-protein-bars/">Eating Birdfood </a></div>
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<strong>Ingredients:</strong><br />
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<li>1 cup old fashioned rolled oats</li>
<li>1 cup whole grain flour<a href="http://www.arrowheadmills.com/product/oat-flour" title="Oat Flour"></a></li>
<li>1/3 cup protein powder </li>
<li>1 Tbsp chia seeds (optional)</li>
<li>1 tsp cinnamon</li>
<li>pinch of sea salt</li>
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<li>2 medium ripe bananas, mashed</li>
<li>3 egg whites (or 1 whole egg and 1 white)</li>
<li>1/2 cup milk (regular, almond, soy, anything!)</li>
<li>2 Tbsp your favorite nut butter (I used peanut butter)</li>
<li>1/2 Tbsp honey or agave</li>
<li>5 drops of liquid stevia (or 1 Tbsp more of honey or agave)</li>
<li>1 tsp vanilla</li>
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<li>1/4 cup carob or chocolate chips </li>
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<strong>Preparation:</strong><br />
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<li>Preheat oven to 350° F.</li>
<li>In a bowl combine all dry ingredients – oats, flour, protein powder, chia seeds, cinnamon and salt.</li>
<li>In a large bowl combine all wet ingredients – bananas, egg, milk, nut butter, honey, stevia and vanilla.</li>
<li>Slowly pour and stir the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until everything is well mixed, then gently stir in the carob or chocolate chips</li>
<li>Pour the batter into a greased 8 x 5 in. or 8 x 8 in. baking dish.</li>
<li>Bake for 15-20 minutes, remove from oven and cool for 15-20 minutes.</li>
<li>Cut into 8 squares and enjoy </li>
<li>Wrap the left over squares in plastic wrap and store them in a ziplock bag or storage container in the fridge. </li>
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These baked goods are CLEARLY going to help me kick butt on my final food science exam next week.<br />
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Happy living,<br />
~Princess :)Unknownnoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7757527032826044602.post-67331000641575870772011-11-30T15:41:00.000-08:002012-08-15T14:55:45.835-07:00Whooooopie! ... PiesI've got my Christmas shop on!!<br />
One of my favourite buys so far is this baking book for my bf's little sis:<br />
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If someone has any sort of interest in baking, I try to help it flourish. More cookies for me haha. So when I saw this whoopie pie book, I had to buy it for her.<br />
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In case you don't know, whoopie pies are just delicious cookies sandwiched together with icing. It's an amazing invention!<br />
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I even research a few different recipes, so you can make them for any kind of person!<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>For the The No Nonsense Girl</b></span></div>
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<b>Basic Whoopie Pies, from <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/food-network-kitchens/whoopee-pie-recipe/index.html">Food Network</a> </b></div>
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I've made these before, and they're delicious!!!</div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>For the Health Nut</b></span><br />
<b>Guilt-free Strawberry Whoopie Pies, from <a href="http://www.familyfreshcooking.com/2011/04/13/strawberries-and-cream-whoopie-pies-recipe-gluten-free/">Family Fresh Cooking </a></b><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>For the Exotic Foodie</b></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="font-size: small;">Pistachio, Cardamom, Whoopie pies with Rosewater buttercream, </span></b></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="font-size: small;">from <a href="http://sweets.seriouseats.com/2011/07/bake-the-book-pistachio-cardamom-whoopie-pies-with-rosewater-buttercream.html">Serious Eats</a></span></b></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="font-size: small;">Cacao Cinnamon Pecan Whoopie Pies, from <a href="http://www.rawmazing.com/raw-cacao-pecan-whoopie-pies/">Rawmazing</a></span></b></span><br />
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Any day that starts with pancakes is headed for success :)<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"> Today I went with <span style="color: red;">Apple</span>-<span style="color: #b45f06;">Cinnamon</span>!</span></div>
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I started with a bit of a short cut:<br />
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Then threw in a chopped up apple and a teaspoon of cinnamon. Who said a healthy breakfast had to be time intensive to prepare?<br />
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I find that a <b>fruit</b> and a<b> dash</b> of something are the perfect match in pancakes. Like:<br />
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<li>6 oz spinach leaves</li>
<li>1 14.5-oz can, no-salt-added diced tomatoes, drained </li>
<li>1 whole-wheat thin pizza crust </li>
<li>2 fully cooked, all-natural, deli chicken sausages, sliced into 1/4-inch thick pieces</li>
<li>3 oz part-skim mozzarella cheese, grated (about 3/4 cup)</li>
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<li>Coat a skillet with cooking spray and heat on medium low. Add spinach and cook until wilted, about 4 minutes. Season with pepper, to taste. Remove from heat and set aside.</li>
<li>Place 1 cup tomatoes in a fine mesh strainer and press out as much liquid as possible. Spread tomatoes onto pizza crust. Top with spinach, sausage and mozzarella. Bake 10 minutes, or until sausage is lightly browned and cheese is melted. Rest pizza on a cutting board for 5 minutes, slice into 6 equal pieces and serve.</li>
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ummm... The burntish bits were on purpose... to celebrate the dark and mysterious movie I was about to see. </div>
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Happy living, </div>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7757527032826044602.post-35081637421343965072011-11-17T15:24:00.000-08:002012-08-15T14:54:15.374-07:00Almost December... time for some cookie indulgence?What can I say, I needed an excuse to make cookies :)<br />
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I found this recipe: <a href="http://www.bakersroyale.com/cookies/cookies-cream-brownie-cookies/"></a><br />
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<li>4 ¼ oz unsweetened chocolate, chopped</li>
<li>½ cup of butter</li>
<li>1 teaspoon espresso granules</li>
<li>2 eggs</li>
<li>1 ½ cup sugar</li>
<li>1 ½ teaspoon vanilla</li>
<li>1 ½ teaspoon baking soda</li>
<li>¼ teaspoons salt</li>
<li>2 1/4 cups flour</li>
<li>2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder</li>
<li>12oz Hershey’s Cookies and Cream Candy bar (three 4 oz bars)</li>
<li>1/2 cup of mini chocolate chips</li>
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<li>Place unsweetened chocolate and butter in saucepan over low heat while stirring constantly. Once melted, add in espresso granules and stir to combine. Set aside.</li>
<li>Place eggs, sugar, vanilla, baking soda and salt in a bowl and mix to combine until glossy about 1-2 minutes on medium if using the paddle attachment of a stand mixer and on high if using a hand held mixer. Turn off mixer and fold in slightly cooled chocolate mixture.</li>
<li>Place flour and unsweetened cocoa powder in a bowl and whisk to combine. Fold dry mixture into wet mixture until combined. Add chopped cookie & cream candy and chocolate chip to batter and fold to combine. </li>
<li>Bake at 350 degrees F for 10-12 minutes. Cool on wire rack.</li>
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Here's how mine turned out:<br />
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My house smells yummy now :)</div>
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Happy living, </div>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7757527032826044602.post-82731236080336336142011-11-16T14:58:00.000-08:002012-08-15T14:54:01.527-07:00I'm baaaaaack!What an awesome extended weekend I had!<br />
My competition was great! My mom came to watch/support, and I loved getting to see her for a bit! I miss her a lot, it was so hard to say goodbye at the end of our time together!<br />
We had a lot to catch up on, much of which we did over Starbucks skinny peppermint mochas (this is also what got me through my 6am practice session).<br />
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I love when festive drinks come out, it totally sets the mood for the holiday season! To go along with all the Christmas feeling in the air, I've even started to make my gift list. I found some cool printables to help with that:<br />
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from <a href="http://brittanyandmattcoleman.blogspot.com/2011/11/christmas-planning-printable.html">coleman chronicles</a></div>
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from <a href="http://www.imom.com/tools/seasonal/christmas-giving-and-wishing-list/">imom</a></div>
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from <a href="http://www.imom.com/tools/seasonal/money-saving-christmas-gift-planner/">imom</a></div>
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from<a href="http://www.redrobedesigns.com/2011/10/guest-blogger-madaline-meatte.html"> red robe designs</a></div>
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from <a href="http://fakinit.typepad.com/fakin-it/2011/09/printable-christmas-planner-its-never-too-early.html">fakin' it</a></div>
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I hope you all had a wonderful weekend too!</div>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7757527032826044602.post-3887134314668801212011-11-09T04:33:00.000-08:002012-08-15T14:53:42.114-07:00Important Life StuffI have a little bit of important competing to do this weekend.<br />
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I'll have to be focused, so I'll be missing in action for the next few days!<br />
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Sorry for the neglect, I'll be back soon!<br />
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But I leave you with this (something I've been reminding myself the past few days):<br />
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~PrincessUnknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7757527032826044602.post-80155302519012607622011-11-06T03:48:00.000-08:002012-08-15T15:00:11.030-07:00Christmas list - bake, make, and celebrate<span style="font-size: large;">MY CHRISTMAS LIST: </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">1. Make most of my Christmas gifts</span><br />
Not because I'm a poor student or anything... I just want to bring out my inner craft girl OKAY!<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">2. Bake mini pies. </span><br />
I mean common! MINI PIES!<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">3. Listen to Justin Bieber's new Christmas Album on repeat</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: xx-small;">[<a href="http://blog.musicskins.com/justin-bieber-all-original-christmas-album/">source</a>]</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">4. Make it a healthy Christmas</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> <span style="font-size: x-small;">[<a href="http://ginger-and-garlic.blogspot.com/">Ginger&Garlic</a>]</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">5. Catch up with all my friends by having a little gingerbread decorating soiree</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">[<a href="http://bakingbites.com/2007/11/holiday-gingerbread-cookie-contest/">baking bites</a>]</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">6. Send out Christmas cards.</span> </div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">7. Make Santa Hat brownies</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">Because Christmas only happens once a year!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">[<a href="http://www.ericasweettooth.com/2009/12/santa-hat-brownie-bites.html">Sweet Tooth</a>]</span></div>
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Happy living, </div>
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~Princess</div>
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I'm VERY in the mood for Winter treats, but healthy homemade ones with REAL ingredients. Like <span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;">dark chocolate</span>, <span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;">dried fruits</span>, and <span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;">nuts</span> :) </div>
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What could be a better Winter treat than some homemade chocolate bark???</div>
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<a href="http://cleananddelicious.com/2009/02/08/super_food_chocolate_bark/"><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Superfoods Chocolate Bark </span></div>
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goji berries - cranberries - apricots - almonds</div>
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<a href="http://cleananddelicious.com/2009/02/08/super_food_chocolate_bark/">Clean and Delicious</a></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Mexican <span style="color: red;">Hot</span> Chocolate Bark</span></div>
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pumpkin seeds - cinnamon - cayenne </div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Dark Chocolate Bark</span></div>
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papaya - pistachio - cranberry</div>
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<a href="http://www.joyofbaking.com/candy/ChocolateBark.html">Joy the Baker</a></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Chocolate<span style="color: orange;"> Orange </span>Peanut Bark</span></div>
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Orange zest - peanuts</div>
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<a href="http://theurbanspork.com/2009/11/chocolate-orange-peanut-bark/">Urban Spork </a></div>
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I think I'll have to make them all before the season is over!<br />
Happy living,<br />
~PrincessUnknownnoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7757527032826044602.post-69137817307972797732011-11-01T15:58:00.000-07:002012-08-15T14:52:21.232-07:00It's November, and time for hot chocolate!It's November 2nd. I'm calling it Christmas time. Crazy? I prefer the term enthusiastic.<br />
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Plus over half the stores at the mall had Christmas stuff out today. HOW do they get it out so fast???<br />
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<span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-size: small;">But most importantly, this build up to Christmas means hot chocolate. Lots of hot chocolate. Plus if it's healthy, you can drink more :D</span></span></div>
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- 2 cups skim milk (or soy, rice, coconut, almond)<br />
- 2 rounded teaspoons 70% dark chocolate cocoa powder<br />
- 2 teaspoons healthy sweetener, adjusted to taste (stevia, maple syrup, agave, raw cane sugar)<br />
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1. Heat milk in a saucepan over medium heat until steaming, not boiling<br />
2. Add cocoa powder and sweetener and whisk to combine.<br />
3. Pour into favorite mugs<br />
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Corny Christmas mugs greatly increase the enjoyment factor:<br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">Cinnamon </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">Nutmeg</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">Vanilla</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">Mint</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"> Happy living, </span><br />
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</span><span style="font-size: small;">~Princess</span></div>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7757527032826044602.post-92017473123333913422011-10-31T04:42:00.000-07:002012-08-15T14:51:54.278-07:00Liebster blog awardSuch a big thank you to Hilliary of <a href="http://haw-happilyeverhealthy.blogspot.com/">Happily Ever Healthy! </a> She has an amazingly cute blog (It's a "must" on my daily read list). If you've never seen it, go check it out!!!! :D <br />
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Last Tuesday, She gave me this award:<br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times,'Times New Roman',serif;">2. Thank the giver and link back to the blogger who gave it to you</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times,'Times New Roman',serif;">3.Reveal your top 5 picks and let them know by leaving a comment on their blog</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times,'Times New Roman',serif;">So drumroll please!!! Without further ado...</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times,'Times New Roman',serif;">1. Molly @<a href="http://3belleplaine.com/HungryHungryRunner/"> Hungry Hungry Runner</a></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times,'Times New Roman',serif;">2. Meg @ <a href="http://megnificentlife.blogspot.com/p/about-me.html">Life of Meg</a></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times,'Times New Roman',serif;">3. Alyssa @ <a href="http://fashionfitnessfoodie.wordpress.com/about/">Fashion Fitness Foodie</a></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times,'Times New Roman',serif;">4. Stefanie @ <a href="http://www.the-new-healthy.com/2010/09/my-story.html">The New Healthy</a></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times,'Times New Roman',serif;">5. Colleen @ <a href="http://jimmychoosonthetreadmill.com/2011/10/28/coffee-cup-charger/">Jimmy Choos on the Treadmill</a></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times,'Times New Roman',serif;">Yaaayy! I love spreading the blog love! </span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times,'Times New Roman',serif;">It fits perfectly with the fact that as soon as Halloween is over, I'll be in full Christmas mode :)</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times,'Times New Roman',serif;">Happy living (and safe Halloween!), </span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times,'Times New Roman',serif;">~Princess</span></div>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7757527032826044602.post-18431324836590932642011-10-27T05:57:00.000-07:002012-08-15T14:51:43.488-07:00Exams+Toaster Waffles+Train = Healthy CookiesYowza!!!<br />
It feels like forever since I last posted! Blame it on school, and this terrible thing called midterm exams.<br />
Microbiology was like a mini cupcake, short, sweet, and no regrets after. I got 90%!<br />
My other two classes (Nutrition and Food Science) also went well, and my last class (Statistics) went... let's just say there were a few blank answers. Numbers are tricky okay?!<br />
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Anyhow, now I have much more time to do important things, like be on my computer :)<br />
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And this weekend, I'm hopping a train to Toronto.<br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"> I'll definitely bring some healthful Halloween cookies for my special friend.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">I was thinking these:</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-size: small;">No, for sure these:</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-size: small;">Happy living, </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-size: small;">~Princess</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-size: small;">In case you are wondering, Nature's Path Flax Plus Toaster Waffles make a perfectly acceptable Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner during exam week.</span></span></div>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7757527032826044602.post-11407354166395292982011-10-20T04:44:00.000-07:002012-08-15T14:51:20.379-07:00Scones for Everyone!! (You too homeless man down my street!)It started as any other day.<br />
I was just doing a little coffee run on Ste.Catherine Street (one of the main shopping streets in Montreal).<br />
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<span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-size: small;">There are many homeless and begging people on this street, and I always wish I could do more to help. Anyhow, one particular elderly man I saw had a sign asking people for any food they could spare! There's NO WAY I could just turn away from that. So I picked up an extra scone when I bought my coffee:</span> </span></div>
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He was so happy! But I think I was even happier. Small gestures just make you feel all warm and fuzzy.<br />
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When I got home, I still had that darn scone story on my mind. Why not google scones?? I searched through many recipes, looking for tasty, healthier, and more creative options. I couldn't help but share the best:<br />
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<a href="http://www.familyfreshcooking.com/2011/05/04/avocado-scones-vegan-and-gluten-free-recipe/">Family Fresh Cooking</a></div>
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<a href="http://www.healthygreenkitchen.com/oatmeal-scones-with-dried-cherries-and-dark-chocolate.html">Healthy Green Kitchen</a></div>
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It's sooooo going to be a scone weekend :)<br />
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Happy living,<br />
~PrincessUnknownnoreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7757527032826044602.post-51603348192807518662011-10-16T17:40:00.000-07:002012-08-15T14:50:57.198-07:00Macadamia Madness & Happy Toast :DI LOOOOOVE the nut butter section of the grocery store.<br />
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Seriously, I could spend maybe 15 minutes just staring at the beauty of the scrumptious peanut, hazelnut, almond and cashew spreads.<br />
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Why??<br />
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2 reasons:<br />
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1. Simply, nut butter means happy toast:<br />
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2. It fills your belly with a little protein and fat to help you have energy all day! There's nothing worse then finishing breakfast and being hungry again right after!<br />
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So I decided to buy this coolio nut butter I had <span style="color: magenta;">never tried before</span><span style="color: red;">**</span>:<br />
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**<span style="color: black;">please note my brave and courageous behavior of trying new things!! 1 point for the princess!</span></div>
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Macadamia nuts are a high energy food, full of antioxidants, fiber, protein, minerals and monounsaturated fat (the good fat the helps reduce LDL [bad] cholesterol). Plus they taste great!!!!!<br />
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But I'm not going to stop there! What else can I use this creme de la creme for?<br />
I was thinking maybe...<br />
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drizzle over this recipe I found:<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Pineapple-Coconut Cereal</span> </div>
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(from <a href="http://www.cafejohnsonia.com/2011/06/pineapple-coconut-cereal.html">Cafe Johnsonia</a>)</div>
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It'll be like a tropical vacation from this rainy weather. I think it's a plan :D<br />
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Happy living,<br />
~PrincessUnknownnoreply@blogger.com5