Successes and Failures

Thank you to those who left me encouraging messages after my moody blog post.  Honestly, I need to learn some new stress management techniques – not being able to run or take spin class should not make me so negative.  I apologize, but I wasn’t looking for “permission” to write whatever I want in my blog – that was always my intention – I’m just asking not to feel pressured to take perfect photos or share my absolutely boring breakfast every day.  Deal?  Deal.

So on to the past two days’ high & lowlights.

Success: Julie’s rutabaga fries.  And the rutabaga was only $1.69 at my very overpriced supermarket.  This was my first rutabaga experience ever and I must admit I was happy with the flavor!  The smell was kind of cauliflower-y but the taste was delish.  They were a bit soggy but starting to burn… I might bake longer at a lower temperature next time. 

Failure: Making my pizza pizza-shaped.  I love TJ’s herbed pizza dough and didn’t let it rest long enough before trying to shape it… I ended up with a very abstract (yet still delicious) artichoke and red pepper pizza.  Canned pasta sauce is such a time saver for meals like these!

Failure: Eating all of my hummus within 7 days of opening.  I can’t finish hummus or soy/almond/coconut milk within the recommended timeline.  I just can’t do it.  I even brought it to work and this was all I could accomplish (I’m already on day 10, hopefully I live).  Maybe I should buy less demanding food.  But roasted red pepper hummus is sooooo good on my carrots…

Success/Failure: Getting the free Artisana samples was definitely a success, but the massive oil separation in the almond butter jar was not easy to deal with at work with my crappy plastic fork.  Honestly I wasn’t thrilled with the flavor either… I’ll probably stick to my store-ground almond butter.

By the way, I haven’t learned from my food hangover.  My Easter candy and baked goods are not only still accessible but also out in plain view – everything they aren’t supposed to be when trying to decrease your food cues.  So I’m trying to enjoy them in moderation.  I can’t be giving up sugar all the time!

It’s been really warm in the ‘burg the past few days, so I’ve been enjoying more smoothies.  When I drink them along with coffee or water or a piece of fruit on the side, they really have staying power.  They will be a great way to get back on track!

PS – Where is Presley?  I really liked her blog and WP says she is gone today.  Tear. 

My question(s) to you:

– Do YOU finish your hummus/almond milk/etc within the recommended time period?

– What’s your favorite brand of almond/nut butter?