Hey hey!
Sorry for my lack of posting all day but I’ve been plowing through a to-do list over here and trying to get some pages cranked out for the book. I’ve also cleaned the house, gone to the store and got my car washed. Success!
This was one of the things that made my day:
A Lululemon gift card!!!!!!!!!!!!! Thank you, Kristen!!!! It shall be put towards the pants I am lusting after. 😉 I love the cute little pouch it came in! This is just the thing I need to save my change for the Golden Gate Bridge Toll, since I am always lacking funds and sometimes have to write the tollbooth people checks. Oops.
This morning I snacked on a not-so-ripe pear:
And made a delightful hummus/tempeh wrap for lunch:
I used 1/3rd block of tempeh, lots of hummus, bell pepper and a little goat’s milk cheddar cheese in my ezekiel wrap and had baby carrots, more bell pepper and a lone piece of kabocha squash on the side. Tempeh is seriously filling and I’m starting to like it more and more! Today I put it raw into my wrap, whereas yesterday I simmered it in water for 10 minutes (supposed to make it less bitter?). I liked it raw!
This afternoon I went to my “office” aka barnes and noble to write. Naturally, I had a tall soy awake tea latte while there—
And that’s that! I never really got hungry for an afternoon snack today, besides my tea latte. I think it’s because tempeh is so darn filling! No yoga today either…taking a rest day because my CALVES are screaming at me! Not sure what I did exactly yesterday to work them so badly but between that and my obliques, I am having trouble walking and laughing. It feels good to relax.
Not sure what’s in store for tonight but I’m about to bake some whole wheat chocolate chip oatmeal cookies with the Kodiak mix I got in the mail yesterday!
Hope y’all had a great Friday…have a lovely evening!
Evan Thomas
January 8, 2010 at 5:03 pmI love the slightly tangy taste of tempeh. Must be the fermentation. I bet it goes great with goat cheese! Yum
Kristin (Cook, Bake and Nibble)
January 8, 2010 at 5:05 pmI love tempeh! It has been far too long since I have had it!
xo
Kris
Alicia
January 8, 2010 at 5:06 pmAnother great place for workout clothes is Lucy. http://www.lucy.com They are wonderful!
Leah @ L4L
January 8, 2010 at 5:06 pmI always eat tempeh raw! Unless I am making vegetarian sloppy joes!
Estela @ Weekly Bite
January 8, 2010 at 5:08 pmI still have yet to try temp! That wrap looks delish!
Whitney @ Lettuce Love
January 8, 2010 at 5:09 pmGood eats! I love pears 🙂
Rachel
January 8, 2010 at 5:10 pmNever tried tempeh, but your wrap looks really good so I might just have to add it to my list of things to try 🙂
Kristen @ Change of Pace
January 8, 2010 at 5:11 pmI tried tempeh once and it tasted a little strange to me. I think it’s because I didn’t know exactly what to do with it… Will definitely have to try it again 🙂
Jenna
January 8, 2010 at 5:11 pmChocolate chip oatmeal cookies sound soo good right about now!
Wrap looks amazing! I have never tried tempeh before but now I sure do!!
Jenna
Madelin @ What is for breakfast?
January 8, 2010 at 5:18 pmYay for the Lulu voucher! Just bought a hoodie at the sale yesterday ;).
Heather @ Side of Sneakers
January 8, 2010 at 5:29 pmThose awake tea lattes are taunting me…
Jessica @ How Sweet It Is
January 8, 2010 at 5:35 pmNever had tempeh, but it looks yummy!
Jil
January 8, 2010 at 5:44 pmHow cute!! I love the pouch that the gift card comes in! I would use that all the time.
Cynthia (It All Changes)
January 8, 2010 at 5:52 pmI hate when pears aren’t ripe. They taste kind of woody.
I’ve been stuck without toll money before. I think the toll taker felt bad for me because I never got a ticket for it.
ellen eats beets
January 8, 2010 at 6:04 pmI tried tempeh for the first time the other day, and wasn’t sure what I thought. When I went back for a second try, it grew on me, and continues to do so.
So jealous of the lulu gift cert! You’re one lucky girlllll
simpledaisy
January 8, 2010 at 6:06 pmYummm….that wrap looks yummy:)
Jordan @ Salt Sweat Sugar
January 8, 2010 at 6:07 pmI’ve still never tried tempeh. Weirddd.
Sarah (Oc2Seattle)
January 8, 2010 at 6:16 pmSuch a bummer to bite into a pear and have it not be ripe. Sounds like you had a super productive day though – I need one of those. Happy weekend!
Heather (The Single Dish)
January 8, 2010 at 6:22 pmI have never tried tempeh. What does it taste like? Looks good, might have to try it.
kate
January 8, 2010 at 6:25 pmJenna, Are you not working at the vineyard anymore?
Jessica
January 8, 2010 at 6:28 pmYayy i’m having a tempeh stir-fry tonight!! I was searching your blog earlier, for recipes..and am actually marinating mine in a mixture of tj’s wasabi sauce (its a mix of soy, tamari, wasabi?) and some rice wine vinegar at the moment 🙂
i’ll have to try it plain though, soon..and in sandwich form!!
have a good evening, jenna! XOXO
Kati @ Living Well
January 8, 2010 at 6:37 pmmmmm, those cookies sound good! i bought the kodiak pancake mix and love it! in fact i’m out and need to go buy some more. can’t wait to see cute new yoga pants!
skinnyrunner
January 8, 2010 at 7:10 pmyour wrap looks good and makes me want to try tempeh, but i never have before. have fun baking!
Danielle (Coffee Run)
January 8, 2010 at 7:17 pmI love tempeh but I’ve never thought about having it raw. I’ll have to do that 🙂
Erin
January 8, 2010 at 7:22 pmI’ve always been to intimidated to try tempeh — it just doesn’t look appetizing!
Rosey Rebecca
January 8, 2010 at 7:58 pmI had a not-so-ripe pear today too. I cooked it into my oatmeal. That little bag is so cute!! I love when stores have creative gift card holders!
I think I need to try tempeh.
ps. I am giving away 5 bags of Dove PB milk chocolate promises on my blog if you’re interested! http://roseyrebecca.com/2010/01/08/dove-pb-milk-chocolate-promises-giveaway/
Stef
January 8, 2010 at 9:16 pmsuch a cute lulu coin pouchy thing! but you’ve gotta invest in a FasTrak, i swear that little thing is a lifesaver!
Katy @ These Beautiful Feet
January 8, 2010 at 9:55 pmI had tempeh in veggie chili before, but never straight up and I had some today at Whole Foods, I liked it a lot! I love the texture, it scared me at first but I liked it, I am going to have to incorporate it in my meals more.
Katy @ These Beautiful Feet
January 8, 2010 at 9:57 pmOh, and I also got a LuLu gift card, love their reusable bags and pouches. It’s such a cute change purse. I may use it to hold stevia packets or tea bags while I am out and about!
Hillary [Nutrition Nut on the Run]
January 8, 2010 at 10:18 pmI think your next gift needs to be a fast track pass for the GG toll : ) Very productive Friday you had. Have a nice weekend, girl!
amanda
January 9, 2010 at 4:54 amI have never had tempeh before….maybe something new to check out this year 😉
Cassie @ A Very Busy Mind
January 9, 2010 at 4:58 amDon’t you love/hate being sore? I complain about it, but I think I’d actually be mad if I worked out that hard and WASN’T sore. It’s a good kind of hurt. 🙂
Sarah (Running to Slow Things Down)
January 9, 2010 at 5:16 amTempeh is delicious! I usually eat it with a little soysauce and pineapple in a stirfry, but your wrap sounds fabulous. I haven’t had it in so long, but I’m feeling inspired. 😀
Have fun with the giftcard!! 😀
Megan (The Runner's Kitchen)
January 9, 2010 at 5:27 amHooray for tempeh! The soybeans are cultured so it’s easier for the body to digest (vs. tofu and soy milk). I love lululemon clothes – I have my eye on some cute running shorts. Hopefully they will motivate me to get on the treadmill….
Chelsea (Chelsea's Chew and Run Fun)
January 9, 2010 at 6:12 amI love tempeh. It is incredibly filling, I agree. I love the maple ginger glazed tempeh recipe from the “Clean Food” book. Addictive!
Have a great weekend Jenna!
Jessie
January 9, 2010 at 6:31 amI have a strained left hamstring and know that you were injured a while ago as well. What did you do to cope in that time? I cant stand just resting, I need to be up doing something. I know I can do ab work and upper body ST but my arms are getting too defined lol! It being winter in NE walking outside isnt much of a joy either…I own an ET, would that be too strenuous do you think?
Does anyone else have any tips? Thanks!
Abby
January 9, 2010 at 7:22 amI still haven’t made the cookies from the Kodiak mixes that you were gracious enough to send my way. But I have made the flapjacks and they are delicious! My husband is obsessed!!!
Jenny
January 9, 2010 at 7:24 amThat’s so cool about tempeh…I’m still kind of scared to try it, but I know I should just bite the bullet. Can’t go wrong with blogger suggestions, right?
Happy weekend!
eatmovelove
January 9, 2010 at 7:51 amNever had Tempeh – it’s uber expensive here :(…but I like the idea of being able to eat it raw…since, well I’m lazy haha 🙂
Do post pics of those cookies!
Joelle (The Pancake Girl))
January 9, 2010 at 8:44 amAh, I want a Lululemon gift card! Nice!
Deva (Voracious Vorilee)
January 9, 2010 at 8:48 amI love how nutty tempey tastes – it’s delicious, and something I haven’t eaten in a very long while!
Diana @ frontyardfoodie
January 9, 2010 at 8:51 amI love feeling sore from work outs. Nothing quite so satisfying as knowing you got your butt kicked. hehe
Kelly B.
January 9, 2010 at 8:54 amOh I love tempeh! It is SO good!!!
Kelly B.
January 9, 2010 at 8:54 amOh I love tempeh! It is SO good!!!
Corinne
January 9, 2010 at 9:01 ami love love love ezekiel products! just tried the wraps for the first time last weekend. the english muffins are such a staple in my apt! so good for you and so thick and yummy!
Sassy Molassy
January 9, 2010 at 9:32 amI heart lululemon. Just wish prices weren’t so high. Ugh. I do love my jacket though that is long (goes over my bum) and has thumbholes and an awesomely huge hood. Makes me feel so cozy and feels great! Still can’t believe I paid so much for it though. They need to have sales once in a while, in my opinion. 😉
Isn’t that great when you’re sore from yoga?! It’s like whaaaat?! I thought I was just stretching…
Karla
January 9, 2010 at 9:39 amI love tempeh! Soo good and pretty versatile!
Amanda@thgrainsofparadise
January 9, 2010 at 9:55 amToo funny! I forgot about bridge tolls all the time when I lived in Cali. I think the Golden Gate was like $3 bucks to cross? But that was years ago….I’d imagine it’s gone up even more now! Anyway, love seeing all the yummy places you are going to in San Fran 🙂 Aloha
Jill
January 9, 2010 at 11:21 amYah lulu–a good Canadian company! What was your first piece from there? I have black pantz and a zippy jacket and have been wearing them for years and they still look good. Worth the extra bones in my mind…
Kate
January 9, 2010 at 3:12 pmHi I’m planning to buy some products from Kodiak today (the 3 custom pack)! I know I’m going to get the Pancake mix and the Mountain Berry syrup but I don’t know what to get for my third item! Perhaps after you make the cookies today could you recommend either the brownie or the cookie mix?? Thanks…just want to get the most out of my money haha!
Kate
January 9, 2010 at 3:14 pmOh and I LOVE the fact that you can just add water! A lot of the whole grain pancakes seem to require eggs, oil, etc. I like it easy 😉
Julie
January 9, 2010 at 10:37 pmI’m sore today too- Jillian Micheals 30 day Shred kicked my butt. I did some yoga to stretch out but those side lunges did me in.