Hey hey!
It’s been a busy Sunday….in a good way! This morning I rushed to church then straight to work then straight to yoga and finally home.
My packed lunch consisted of two tab&j wraps (tempeh/almond butter/jelly! hoorah!) and baby carrots:
I used 1/3rd block of raw tempeh with just a smear of almond butter and jelly…..never tried this combo before but it rocked! So good and incredibly filling, too. I think a few people were asking what kind of wraps these are and the answer is La Tortilla Factory wheat wraps. They are each only 50 calories and very, very soft.
Snack was one of my very favorite bars:
And then I was off to a 90 minute hot power flow class. SO MANY SIDE PLANKS. CAN’T RAISE MY ARMS ABOVE MY CHEST NOW. Seriously hurtin’ for certain. Soaked in a bubble bath but my triceps are still like jel-layyyy.
I was about to eat my aching arms off by the time I got home so I threw together one of my fast favorites:
TJ’s couscous quinoa blend with shrimp, 1/2 c chickpeas and red curry sauce with sriracha and steamed broccolini on the side.
After dinner I tried to blog and then got frustrated because my server was down…..so I went and got frozen yogurt to console myself.
Oh the joy of California’s self serve yogurt places. This is a mix of mint and tart yogurt with oreos, chocolate chips and caramel. However, it was sort of a backfire because after mixing the two flavors I realized I didn’t really LIKE the tart flavor there so I tried to scoop it out into the trash…but save the toppings. It got messy and then I just got hungry and inhaled it anyway.
Need to answer some emails, take my contacts out and write five pages of zee book. Night night!
holly the healthy everythingtarian
January 10, 2010 at 8:04 pmtempeh + AB + J…must try! and i LOVE yoga when i feel like that. i don’t know why i enjoy being sore but i do. i do i do i do. have a fab night (and any extra ice cream can be sent my way). thanks 🙂
Jenna
January 10, 2010 at 8:11 pmWrap sounds intersting!
You had broccolini, soo good!
Fro yo always can solve the problems?!! Looks tasty!
Jenna
Suzanne de Cornelia
January 10, 2010 at 8:34 pmOn your rec went to see ‘It’s Complicated!’ Really enjoyed–esp seeing my old town of Santa Barbara–although her ‘house’ is over in Montecito..slightly next door to the East….recognized the road. Fun film, glad I saw today. Thanks!
Danielle (Coffee Run)
January 10, 2010 at 8:36 pmSide planks KILL me! I thought they were supposed to work your abs but I feel it all in my arms.
Tempeh + PB+ Jelly? Sounds good!
Jamie
January 10, 2010 at 8:36 pmlooks like i need to get on the tempeh train? and i went to trader joe’s today and almost died: they have the BEST products there! if i wasn’t going back to school tomorrow i would have bought out the entire store (especially the chocolate-covered edamame…)
Run Sarah
January 10, 2010 at 8:37 pmI love tempeh and I love PB&J, haven’t thought to try the two together but now I am tempted!!
Lisa (bakebikeblog)
January 10, 2010 at 8:38 pmThey are some great looking eats! I wish we had a fro yoghurt place nearby!
Jordan @ Salt Sweat Sugar
January 10, 2010 at 8:44 pmI’ve never heard of putting tempeh in pb&j. I’ll have to try that one. Thanks =]
Diana
January 10, 2010 at 8:50 pmI LOVE those organic food bars! They are one of my faves. 🙂
Ameena
January 10, 2010 at 8:52 pmI need to try this couscous quinoa concoction…those are two of my favorite things!
Heather @ The Joyful Kitchen
January 10, 2010 at 9:16 pmi’ll be honest…the tempeh thing scares me a little…but I trust that you and Kath know what you’re doing. hopefully soon i’ll be brave enough to try!
Foy Update - Cook. Garden. Write. Repeat.
January 10, 2010 at 9:17 pmI need a selfserve yogurt place in my neighborhood. I also need it to be less than below zero so I would feel like walking there. And as long as I am wishing, I want the walk to be pretty and involve at least one foot bridge over a babbling creek.
Danielle
January 10, 2010 at 10:05 pmHow did you prepare the tempeh? Straight out of the package or did you heat it first? I love getting it when I got out, but preparing it at home intimidates me! 🙂
Alison
January 10, 2010 at 10:27 pmgreat job having such a killer workout. even though it hurts you’re strong! i’m sure that yog will do the trick.
candice
January 10, 2010 at 10:32 pmI’ve never been to a self-serve fro-yo place. I’m totally out of the loop, and totally jealous of all the people in California, apparently!
Karla
January 10, 2010 at 10:44 pmtempeh, almond butter and jelly sounds like an interesting combo. I should try it!
I love self serve places! I’m not a huge fan of the tart flavors though 🙁
Nicole @ Geek Turned Athlete
January 11, 2010 at 12:15 am1 hour of power yoga with side planks kills me, and you had 90 minutes?! You are bada$$! All these pics of frozen yogurt are driving me crazy b/c I can’t get any of that over here in Europe! So jealous!! 🙂
Miz
January 11, 2010 at 2:15 amahhh methinks I need more side planks.
many more 🙂
Chelsea (Chelsea's Chew and Run Fun)
January 11, 2010 at 3:32 amI love broccolini! It looks like the perfect side dish next to your quinoa creation.
Planks and side planks are easily the two most difficult poses for me to hold. very rewarding accomplishment though when you can pull it off! Congrats!
Lily @ Lily's Health Pad
January 11, 2010 at 3:40 amSo jealous that you have one of those self serve soft serve places! We don’t get anything good here in SC. 🙁
Jessica @ How Sweet It Is
January 11, 2010 at 3:45 amLa Tortilla is my favorite. Not only are they soft but the taste is phenomenal!
LindsayRuns
January 11, 2010 at 4:29 amYeah right, knowing you, you’ll be back in the saddle with those planks as soon as you can lift your arms past parallel to the floor. 😉
Frozen yogurt was a good choice!
diana(mymarble rye)
January 11, 2010 at 4:41 amthose big ol’ wraps are 50 calories SAY WHUUU. And I thought my 80 calorie ones were a steal!
Carolyn
January 11, 2010 at 5:00 amTwo things I have yet to find around here: La Tortilla Factory wraps and tempeh. 🙁
Cassie @ A Very Busy Mind
January 11, 2010 at 5:12 amThis might be a dumb question, but what does the tempeh taste like? Is it like tofu in that it basically soaks up whatever flavors are around it?
amanda
January 11, 2010 at 5:17 amSo I finally tried tempeh (it was some bacon flavored kind) and i thought it was disgusting…was it due to the flavor you think?? I ended up just throwing it out
Paige (Running Around Normal)
January 11, 2010 at 5:21 amWhat an interesting wrap combo! I’ve never bought my own tempeh yet. I really need to try it out.
The yoga session sounds awwwesome! Hope you had success in writing last night!
ellen eats beets
January 11, 2010 at 5:22 amI really need to try this tempeh and ab&j combo I keep seeing. I loove love love side planks!
Erin
January 11, 2010 at 5:27 amLove the quick dinner — yummy combo.
Laura Georgina
January 11, 2010 at 5:30 amI tip my hat to you and your side-plank doin’ ways! The only way I can even get close to a side plank position is if invisible elves hold me up in that position (and they seem to elude me these days).
Naomi (onefitfoodie)
January 11, 2010 at 5:45 ami would like a BIG bite of that soft serve//pleaseeee??? Side planks are So hard! you dont even realize how hard body weight exercises can be but they also make you so strong!
delish, flavorful, quick dinner!!
Kristen @ Change of Pace
January 11, 2010 at 6:02 amThose wheat wraps are the best! I accidentally picked them up at the store once. I wanted something really soft that wouldn’t break when I rolled it. The ingredients list is ehhhh but they are really yummy and have lots of fiber 🙂
Madelin @ What is for breakfast?
January 11, 2010 at 6:08 amLove the side plank 🙂
Jenny
January 11, 2010 at 6:13 amIm a big fan of sunday night ice cream runs – yours looks great!
Anna @ Newlywed, Newly Veg
January 11, 2010 at 6:19 amThat fro-yo is making me lick my screen. Seriously.
Have a great week!
Jessica @ The Process of Healing
January 11, 2010 at 6:39 amI have yet to try tempeh but i’ve been wanting to. I’m not sure how to prepare it though. Any good ideas on how to prepare it for the first time?
And I love love love those bars, they are the best!
Anne Marie@New Weigh of Life
January 11, 2010 at 6:48 amYay for self serve yogurt places!
Katharine
January 11, 2010 at 6:55 amI definitely need to try tempeh – it intimidates me a little but seems as if it goes with anything so hopefully I won’t screw it up!
Madison
January 11, 2010 at 7:00 amSo jealous of the self-serve FroYo places! Looks soooooooo tasty!
Heather @ (The Single Dish)
January 11, 2010 at 7:09 amYUm, I love broccolini, I never make it. Thanks for the great idea!
Beth @ DiningAndDishing
January 11, 2010 at 7:27 amYum, I’m a big fan of raw tempeh too. It’s so hearty and healthy and it makes the perfect sandwich filler! I like it with hummus and cheese – but a sweeter option sounds pretty good too!
Jessica
January 11, 2010 at 7:45 amI just looked uponline about tempeh because I am curious about trying it…it stated that you should not eat it raw…is this true?
Never tried Fro Yo… I need to.
Lauren @ Eater not a runner
January 11, 2010 at 7:59 amI’m dying to try self serve fro-yo, looks like fun!
Lauren @ Eater not a runner
January 11, 2010 at 8:00 amI’m dying to try self serve fro-yo, looks like fun!
Christina
January 11, 2010 at 8:21 amSo jealous of those Cali self serve yogurt places. They sound amazing!
Jenny
January 11, 2010 at 8:33 amSide planks kill me too, hurts so good 😉
Lauren
January 11, 2010 at 8:58 amEvery time someone gives an abbreviation then says what it stands for, I immediately think of Rachel Ray. (evoo – extra virgin olive oil – EVERY SINGLE TIME). But I like you MUCH more than I like her. 🙂
Kelly B.
January 11, 2010 at 8:59 amI love tempeh and that combination sounds awesome!!
Katy @ These Beautiful Feet
January 11, 2010 at 9:00 amOuch, at least you got a good work out? I love tart yogurt! Too bad they didn’t mix well. :-\ But hey, at least you had some sort of yogurt to console yourself, right?
Ali @ Food, Fitness, Fashion
January 11, 2010 at 9:39 amThat sounds like an intense workout!!!!
Kelly
January 11, 2010 at 10:09 amI really wish I lived in California, only for the frozen yogurt places!
Rachel
January 11, 2010 at 10:10 amI always think of tempeh as a savory food and would never have thought of just adding it raw to pb&j. I’m intrigued!
Diana @ frontyardfoodie
January 11, 2010 at 10:26 amI’m a huge fan of the raw foodie bars. So delish!
Amanda @ Cakes and Ale
January 11, 2010 at 10:37 amI like tart fro yo… but I don’t like it mixed with other stuff. Except berries. Berries (and maybe honey) are good, but for some reason chocolate and other sweet stuff just doesn’t mix well with it for me.
Heather @ Get Healthy With Heather
January 11, 2010 at 10:52 amSide planks hurt and feel so good at the same time!
eatmovelove
January 11, 2010 at 11:13 amDo you do power yoga everyday?!! Like the yogurt – you need an extra scoop though 🙂
Ho hum wishin’ I were writing now too girl…
katherine
January 11, 2010 at 12:49 pmI have mixed feelings about tart frozen yogurt. Some combinations are good, but I honestly prefer the good old fashioned sweet stuff! Good thing NYC has Tasti-D-Lite and Pinkberry to satisfy either craving!
Heather @ Health, Happiness, and Hope
January 11, 2010 at 1:45 pmI bet you’ll be aching to do more side planks by tomorrow! 😉
MMMmmm… that quinoa dish looks fabulous!
Courtney Craig
January 11, 2010 at 6:51 pmHow do I eat tempeh with AB & J? I’m so confused. I only use it in savory dishes once it’s soaked in broth. How do I do it raw? Is there some way to prepare it so it’s not a hard dry mess? (how it comes in the package) I buy it at Whole Foods in the fridge section by the fake deli meats & dairy. Is there another type of tempeh?
Thanks, Jenna!
Rachel
January 12, 2010 at 4:14 amYour food looks soooo good!