It's been raining all day in Los Angeles! This is not usual weather. In fact, I can't remember the last time it's been like this. Someone remind me?
Before the rain started coming down, Abe and I hiked Bronson Canyon.
Then we tried something new for brekkie brew - oat bran!
Apple Crisp Oat Bran (serves 2)
- 2/3 cup oat bran
- 2 cups water
- 4 TB egg whites
- Large organic apple, chopped
In a medium sized pot, combine all the ingredients and cook over medium high heat, stirring occasionally, about 4-5 minutes or until thickened. Sweetened with NuStevia and topped with homemade granola.
Abe and I both really loved the creamy texture of this - kinda like grits or polenta. Very filling and comforting in this kind of weather. Good thing I got a huge bag from Trader Joe's - it'll be in regular rotation from now on.
I also had a cup of burdock root tea and a Newman's Own Ginger Mint.
After a trip to Trader Joe's and the drugstore, I made lunch. I toasted some Applegate Farms Yogurt Cheese on Ezekiel Raisin bread.
This cheese is AH-mazing. It tastes great, has probiotics, and melts beautifully. I'll definitely be purchasing it regularly.
With a salad of mixed organic greens, tempeh (sprayed with Braggs Liquid Aminos), edamame, and tomatoes marinated overnight in balsamic vinegar, olive oil, and Bac'Uns.
A new find - itty bitty Tootsie Pops! With itty bitty Tootsie rolls in the middle! Awww! I've gotta stock up on these while they're around for trick-or-treaters...
Also consumed - the bowl of grapes and the supplements you see behind the adorable sucker.
I taught a piano lesson, talked my shrinky dink's ear off, then drove home in rainy traffic and slapped together dinner.
First, I sauteed 1/2 a red onion with 1/2 a package of frozen spinach in EVOO, salt and pepper. While that was going on I chopped up one of these Applegate Farms Organic Chicken and Apple Sausages...
...and microwaved it with some leftover whole wheat spaghetti and a dab of Wild Garden Fire Roasted Red Pepper Hummus Dip (thinned out with water)
All together:
Scrrrrrumptious. Applegate Farms knows their stuff - this sausage is like woah. And if you've never combined hummus with pasta before, you really should. Abe enjoyed his vegetarian version (made with a Tofurkey sausage).
For dessert I had a scoop of Strawberry Sorbet and Haagen Dazs Vanilla Fro Yo, served over 1/2 a chopped Asian Pear (peel easily removed with the gadget Carol sent ) -
I kinda like the rain, but I hope it lets up tomorrow. I have a bunch of errands to run before the San Diego Asian Film Festival this weekend! I have two films at the festival, so I'll actually be going down two weekends in a row, plus I'm presenting an award at the Gala Dinner so I need to get a dress since it's black tie optional. Well, of course, I already have some old ones in my closet, but...I like to have options! I'm planning on a quick blogger meet up Saturday late morning/early afternoon - if any of you bloggers can be in Balboa Park at that time shoot me an email at actorsdiet(at)gmail.com.
It's been raining all day in Los Angeles! This is not usual weather. In fact, I can't remember the last time it's been like this. Someone remind me?
Before the rain started coming down, Abe and I hiked Bronson Canyon.
Then we tried something new for brekkie brew - oat bran!
Apple Crisp Oat Bran (serves 2)
In a medium sized pot, combine all the ingredients and cook over medium high heat, stirring occasionally, about 4-5 minutes or until thickened. Sweetened with NuStevia and topped with homemade granola.
Abe and I both really loved the creamy texture of this - kinda like grits or polenta. Very filling and comforting in this kind of weather. Good thing I got a huge bag from Trader Joe's - it'll be in regular rotation from now on.
I also had a cup of burdock root tea and a Newman's Own Ginger Mint.
After a trip to Trader Joe's and the drugstore, I made lunch. I toasted some Applegate Farms Yogurt Cheese on Ezekiel Raisin bread.
This cheese is AH-mazing. It tastes great, has probiotics, and melts beautifully. I'll definitely be purchasing it regularly.
With a salad of mixed organic greens, tempeh (sprayed with Braggs Liquid Aminos), edamame, and tomatoes marinated overnight in balsamic vinegar, olive oil, and Bac'Uns.
A new find - itty bitty Tootsie Pops! With itty bitty Tootsie rolls in the middle! Awww! I've gotta stock up on these while they're around for trick-or-treaters...
Also consumed - the bowl of grapes and the supplements you see behind the adorable sucker.
I taught a piano lesson, talked my shrinky dink's ear off, then drove home in rainy traffic and slapped together dinner.
First, I sauteed 1/2 a red onion with 1/2 a package of frozen spinach in EVOO, salt and pepper. While that was going on I chopped up one of these Applegate Farms Organic Chicken and Apple Sausages...
...and microwaved it with some leftover whole wheat spaghetti and a dab of Wild Garden Fire Roasted Red Pepper Hummus Dip (thinned out with water)
All together:
Scrrrrrumptious. Applegate Farms knows their stuff - this sausage is like woah. And if you've never combined hummus with pasta before, you really should. Abe enjoyed his vegetarian version (made with a Tofurkey sausage).
For dessert I had a scoop of Strawberry Sorbet and Haagen Dazs Vanilla Fro Yo, served over 1/2 a chopped Asian Pear (peel easily removed with the gadget Carol sent ) -
I kinda like the rain, but I hope it lets up tomorrow. I have a bunch of errands to run before the San Diego Asian Film Festival this weekend! I have two films at the festival, so I'll actually be going down two weekends in a row, plus I'm presenting an award at the Gala Dinner so I need to get a dress since it's black tie optional. Well, of course, I already have some old ones in my closet, but...I like to have options! I'm planning on a quick blogger meet up Saturday late morning/early afternoon - if any of you bloggers can be in Balboa Park at that time shoot me an email at actorsdiet(at)gmail.com.