1. The new pan I’m using for protein pancakes is a lot bigger than my old one. When I made a pancake yesterday it ended up being super thin – a protein crepe?
2. There are few things better in the world than a stocked fridge/pantry.
Thank god for groceries.
Mmm, food. I stocked up on my unsweetened chocolate almond milk, whole wheat pasta, bread, cottage cheese, salad greens, sweet potatoes, fruit…I can make normal (well, normal for me) meals again!
(And I look kind of like a marinade fiend, don’t I? Got them as a present from my dad – the BBQ chicken marinade is amazing).
3. Clearly, I’m still getting used to my new oven.
Slightly burnt sweet potato fries are still awesome sweet potato fries.
4. The only workouts I’ve been doing this week are carrying boxes/furniture up stairs (definitely counts as a workout), going for walks, a bit of yoga and a lot of stretching. I will get to those toes!
5. Without internet, Eric and I have been watching a lot of tv shows we got/borrowed from people. We’re in the middle of No Reservations and Prison Break, and we’ve started Downton Abbey.
Why didn’t anyone tell me Prison Break was so good?! I’m just getting into it now, like, 8 years after it started. I love Wentworth Miller, even though he looks like he’s always squinting.
Can someone just put him in a dim room or something?
6. I had oats for breakfast this morning. I promise there’s oats in there somewhere.
Buried under a sliced banana, strawberries, almond butter and coconut.
7. I picked this up in lieu of regular oats:
I’m definitely a fan – it adds a little bit to regular flaked oats.
8. I won my first ever blog giveaway yesterday! I won a 16 pack of Larabars from Kenzie. Umm, yea. 16 Larabars? Fabulous. I knew I got a four leaf clover tattoo for a reason.
9. I really hope I get internet back today (apparently, we need a technician to come out to the house to see if the problem is external or internal. It could take 48 hours. Le sigh). I miss it/regular blogging so much (hopefully, I’m almost done with these sporadic posts and I can get somewhat scheduled again). Thanks for bearing with me, you guy are awesome.
10. This opens in Brantford this weekend. I definitely moved here at the right time.
Have a lovely day!
<— What are some staples you always have in your fridge?
<— Any tv shows you’ve gotten into years after everyone else?
September 6, 2012 at 2:18 pm
yay for groceries, what a great feeling right? I am glad you are making most of the rougher time you are having now with moving. Seems like you guys are settling in though.
September 6, 2012 at 3:40 pm
It is an amazing feeling. I can open the fridge and decide what I want for lunch as opposed to “what here is edible for lunch?”
Slowly but surely, we’re getting there.
September 6, 2012 at 2:38 pm
Yay! I’m glad you’ve got your home all stocked up with yummy food!
Your dinner/lunch with the sweet potato fries looks so yummy to me! Even though the fries are burnt. I like having simple dinners with just meat and veggies.
Also, I really like Anthony Bourdain. I like his philosophy on food and being a gracious traveller. Plus, I like his outspoken opinions.
Yay for winning that giveaway! Larabars are so good and I like the all natural, no chemicals ingredient list.
And hooray for a new health food store!!!
September 6, 2012 at 3:41 pm
Thanks Austin, so many hoorays there 🙂
I have a minor Anthony Bourdain obsession. Have you read any of his books? They’re hilarious and really well written.
September 6, 2012 at 3:47 pm
Haha! I like to comment on things that make me happy. 🙂
I haven’t read any of his books. It sounds like I would like them. Thanks for the tip!
September 6, 2012 at 7:55 pm
Crepes are good with the right fillings 🙂
September 7, 2012 at 1:33 pm
Agreed, good sir! 🙂
September 6, 2012 at 7:59 pm
Weee Dowton Abby, true love right there! Are you enjoying it thus far? I seriously cannot wait for the third season…im actually rewatching the first season right now, just for kicks 🙂 Yay for winning a giveaway, it really is exciting, plus you won something real good
September 7, 2012 at 1:39 pm
We’re only gotten 2 episodes into the first season (wanted to get through the rest of season 1 of Prison Break first) but so far, I’m liking it a lot!
Although, it’s slightly awkward when you see people in shows you know from elsewhere. For example, everytime I see Maggie Smith I yell McGonagall in my head. And they’ve got Ygritte from GOF, so same kinda deal there. 😀
I was having a bad day when I saw that I had won, so it definitely made it better!
September 6, 2012 at 11:07 pm
don’t feel bad — i’m always late with shows too. i didn’t start watching golden girls until college. yeah, that’s like 20 years late. haha!
September 7, 2012 at 1:39 pm
Ha, that’s awesome!
September 7, 2012 at 3:51 am
I’m kinda late to the Breaking Bad party… have only seen the first season so far and I’m hooked!
September 7, 2012 at 1:39 pm
I haven’t seen that one either! The boyfriend loves it, so apparently it’s pretty awesome.
September 7, 2012 at 3:00 pm
I’m not a marinade fiend but I am a total condiment whore hahaha. So I can understand your eclectic array of marinades in your fridge! Right now I have garlic jam and zucchini relish both waiting to be utilized!
I actually prefer my fries/bread burnt under the broiler a bit! I love me some carcinogens.
Glad to hear you’ve got your fridge stocked and ready to go with your staples! It’s a great feeling.
September 7, 2012 at 3:26 pm
Yes, having a fully stocked fridge is making me crazy happy right now. 😀
Garlic jam sounds so good!
September 7, 2012 at 8:29 pm
How did you flip such a big pancake without breaking it?! I’m way too uncoordinated for that, but there’s something awesome about eating one massive ‘cake.
September 7, 2012 at 9:26 pm
It was not easy, you can’t see the other side of it!
It involved a spatula, a fork, and a prayer. :-p
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September 9, 2012 at 11:28 am
NOTHING better than a fully stocked pantry/fridge! And your collection of condiments looks like mine! I’m totally addicted…actually I think I need a bigger refrigerator door! Lol Staples for me include cottage cheese and/or yogurt (although I’ve definitely been downing more cottage cheese lately), eggs, and spinach…if any of those three are missing, I start to get a little panicky! Haha!
I haven’t had cable in like two years, but I have a Netflix subscription and I am totally addicted to Gossip Girl!
September 9, 2012 at 12:06 pm
That’s what Eric and I are planning on doing! Imma need more Prison Break, I loved the first season, now I need to see more!
I definitely have the same staples! If I don’t have eggs, spinach and cottage cheese or yogurt, I am not a happy girl. 🙂