Always count on ‘roons
No matter what craziness is going on in my life…
I can always count on macaroons 😀
It’s been what seems like forever since I made a batch, but I’ve been meaning to make some for Cristy and two bloggy friends.. and today was the day.
Sorry Bella, no roons for your little polar bear face.
How’s your day been going? Mine has been pretty bueno. The girls and I did our Insanity sesh (recovery day) and I made another batch of protein pancakes.
These ones were vegan…and heart-shaped 🙂
(It was GLORIOUS but the recipe still needs a couple of tweaks. Soon, I promise!)
I went to Kohl’s to get Insanity shoes –I had a $10 off coupon and grabbed some Asics- and then parked my booty at Bizzle to get my productivity on. I was there for 3 hours, drank a lot of tea, and got a lot of work done.
After Bizzle, I hit up Publix for some necessities and grabbed an organic apple to munch on the way home:
(Random: when I eat fruit on the go, I open my car door and pour water from my water bottle over said fruit and rub it with my shirt. Almost as good as washing it, right??)
Lunch was fast and easy… and ridiculous.
I just sautéed 1/2 onion and a honker of a carrot for about 5 minutes
Added leftover veggies from last night’s pizza biscuit, more spinach, 1 C veggie broth and brought it up to a boil. Next, I added 1/2 C quinoa and simmered for 15 minutes while I did the dishes (haaaaate dishes) and took the puppers out.
The plan for the rest of the day is some easy yoga courtesy of yogadownload.com and dinner + vino with the girls.
Have a great night <3
Gina
Something to talk about: What are some of your favorite *newer* blogs to read?? I read all of my favorites on a daily basis, but know there are a TON of new, fun, blogs out there that I don’t know about. I always love some new reading material 🙂 Go ahead and give someone else (or yourself!) a shout out 😀
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AHHH SOMEDAYYYY I will buy a dehydrator (and Vitamix!) and be able to make your wonderful macaroons!!!!
I am SO PUMPED for your pancake recipe!!! I lurrrrve pancakes! I banana stuffed pancakes out of oats, protein powder, spelt flower, and egg whites. So excited 🙂
Have a great evening with the gals…And enjoy your shriaz…or reisling 😉
xx, Laur
*Meant to say “I make banana stuffed….”
And feel free to browse MY BLOG! 🙂 🙂 My other favorites are: Une Vie Saine, The Process of Healing, Peanut Butter Fingers, Faith Food and Fitness and One Fit Foodie!
hahah i love it that you know my two favorite wines 🙂 i think it’s a shiraz kinda night 😉
those pancakes you make sound AMAZING
Here is the recipe if you’re interested: http://www.biochemista.com/2009/12/wicked-great-weekend-im-from-nh-okay.html
It’s an adapted version of Tosca Reno’s (Eat Clean Diet) recipe. To make banana I just mash some nanners and throw them in the mix (and save some for a topping). No real science for that one 😉
I swear, if you need any TJ’s goodies I am ALWAYS a ‘roon away 🙂 I just made some carrot cake ‘roons last night. I like to think my blog is pretty snazzy haha
i think your blog is VERY snazzy 🙂
I am the queen of google reader! I love so many blogs, but I don’t like to put them out there since other people read comments and may feel bad that there’s isn’t listed. All blogs are great! 🙂
OMG, and I’m horrified that I said ‘there’s’ and not THEIR’S. That’s one of my biggest pet peeves.
i agree- all blogs are great 🙂
I have never made macaroons but really want to try them!!
He he… Those macaroons look delish!! 🙂
I am on the look out for some newish blogs too… I have about 25 favorites 😉 but I can always use more!!
I do love this blog though… she’s so fun (it’s not new, but it’s fab)http://meghantelpnerblog.com/
I also take tons of inspiration from your blog, mama peas and ohsheglows!!
Come visit mine anytime… its a very random mix between dairy free recipes, planning my destination wedding and other random ramblings!! 🙂
hahaha i do the same with my fruit & water bottle when on the go, but i rub with a napkin:) those pancakes look so yummy and cute! is that maca on top??
mesquite 🙂
oh yeah i guess maca wouldn’t taste very good on pancakes:)
It’s not at all new but I just discovered 101 cookbooks. I really love how she uses all sorts of whole grains I’ve never tried (like Amarinth and Farrow) and it’s definitely motivating me to try some new recipes. (I made quinoa with green beans and tabasco butter this week already that was inspired by her recipes for quinoa and asparagus with tabasco butter). It was excellent!
you had me at “tabasco butter” 🙂
A shout out to me! I’m a new blogger and training for an olympic distance triathlon!
Those ‘roons look amazing!
Check out my music Gina! The first two tracks are finished being mixed: http://www.purevolume.com/HeatherWaxman
i LOVE it. your voice is so beautiful 🙂
lol … polar bear face. 🙂 bella’s so cute and puffy.
haha yes she is! she needs a haircut but i’m fighting it- i love her hair fluffy 🙂
Yayy vegan versions of protein pancakes! cannot wait for the recipe 🙂 Well… I wouldn’t be me if I didn’t say my blog is pretty spiffy, but my new fav is No Meat Athlete: http://www.nomeatathlete.com/ A great up-beat blog written by a vegetarian running & bloggy new dad!
those would be perfect for calentines day! cute!
love me some roons… especially when theyre as white as ur doggie. hehe <3
I love finding new blogs, too! There are so many thoughtful, intelligent writers in the world! 😀
Oh, and now I want to go whip up a batch of macaroons, too! I’m still dehydrator-less, so I have to do the slower, low-heat oven method. *sigh* But they’re totally worth the effort!!
We miss your ‘roons around here! 😀
OMGosh I SO do that with my apples!! I can never resist chomping down on one right away, especially since my drive home is 45 minutes…yes, we live 45 minutes from civilization. And you thought Valdosta was bad! But I always buy a bottle of water and “wash” it in the parking lot before I leave. Funny, I thought I was the only one who did that 🙂
I wouldn’t mind more viewers on my blog! its small and developing.
http://foodforhealing.ca
i don’t read a WHOLE lot of blogs it seems, but i love reading local ones its so much fun
i wish i had some ‘roons. I want to try them so bad!
Everything you make always looks fantastic 🙂 My blog isn’t new by any means (I’ve had it since 2008) but it’s evolved to a more healthy living focus. Feel free to check it (me!) out!
You might read it already but this blog is pretty hilarious and unique: http://skinnyrunner.com/
Funny California girl that runs A LOT and is a commercial fisherman.
Like Allison above, I’m a newbie at blogging and certainly won’t mind some more visitors! It’s a fun way to track what I’ve been doing, and I love the “community” of blogging so far!
I need to try those Macaroons! I read Eat, Drink, and Be Hopeful religiously! It’s great 🙂 http://www.eatdrinkandbehopeful.com/
I have been keeping up with http://happyhearthappymind.wordpress.com/ lately! As a teacher also, it’s very easy to understand her posts from ones about Monday’s, SOL’s, and school lunches!
Hopefully with summer break fast approaching I’ll find time to set up my own blog!!
Those macaroons look sooooo good. And I can’t wait for that pancake recipe! 🙂
Read socialtimes.com for all things having to do with social media including facebook, myspace, etc.
Also there is a blog called ScoutingNY where a film location scout gives the low down on the history of a lot of interesting NYC buildings. Always insightful and well written, and really cool to read.
I am loving checking out all of the blog links in the comments…I honestly can’t remember life before my daily sources of inspiration 🙂
Would love it if you stopped by my blog – I regularly post about life as a new & health mom, weekly veg recipes & health tips!
I just started a blog! its called the healthyhelper! check it out!
healthyhelper.wordpress.com
I love reading http://peanutbutterfingers.wordpress.com/ I found her through your blog, so thanks 🙂 I’m a newbie blogger just trying on the bloggy hat to see if I like it. I’d love some advice from the long-time bloggers about how blogging has changed your life/outlook/etc. And the ‘roons look so amazingly delish, it makes me want to eat my computer screen 😉
How do you make your pancakes heart shaped??
As far as blogs go, well, I think I love a lot of the same ones as everybody else! Of course you can check mine out if you want 🙂
i have a little heart-shaped pancake mold.
and i love your blog 🙂
Your roons are to die for!
The sole reason I want a dehydrator is so I can make ‘roons! Deeelish 😀
I don’t even know if my blog is still considered new? I think it’s going through puberty…. There’s so many I love to read!
I love Bella’s toy in the background. So cute!
I read http://runningkentuckyfilly.wordpress.com along with my other healthy blogs.
I also LOVE http://younghouselove.com Its a young couple that does an amazing job of documenting their DIY home makeover. They’re also preggers so they’re extra cute!
I’m leaving a shout-out to my blog as well. I just started it a month ago. I have a goal of losing 67lbs and I’ve already lost half. Any suggestions for the blog?
ohh I do the same thing with water and rubbing it on the shirt 🙂 I haven’t had troubles with that method yet!
love your quick lunch I am loving roasted carrots lately!! I can’t believe I didnt really like cooked carrots before! they are sweet and delicious!
I can’t wait for this pancake recipe you keep teasing us about!!! I love finding new blogs and love when people find mine and comment. my blog is haileyshealthadventures.blogspot.com Im a total newby but your blog definately inspires me. Thanks Hailey
My google reader is out of control, so many great blogs out there!
I so do that with my fruit on the go too! Hey, at least it gets washed a little 😉
I would say come read my blog, as I love yours, but I’m about to redesign it other another name :/ however, after you’re welcome to pop over! There are so many wonderful ones I feel like even if I wanted to, I couldn’t keep up!
Why do I keep spelling my own name wrong? haha!
the post before this one you put that quote, i have heard/read it before but i just wanted to say thanks for putting it up. just an hour ago i was worrying about something i said that i wished i hadnt, it wasnt actually what i FELT but old habits die hard i guess, it made me feel ok to get back on track.
have you ever done a post about why you dont do gluten?
i just prefer gluten free food…and my friend ashley is celiac so i keep it in the casa for when she comes over
I’m still pretty new to the blogworld but trying to shove my way into it! PhillyGirlRuns.blogspot.com. I read so many blogs I can’t keep track — I REALLY need to learn to use google reader.
Hmm. I tried to post a comment, but I don’t think it worked…wierd. So I’m sorry if I double post! Anyway, I just started my blog a couple weeks ago: http://breakingsilence15.blogspot.com
(I feel strange promoting my own blog, haha.)
Lol! My friend is the same as you with the fruit – she’ll open the window, poor water on it, wipe it dry and then eat it. I thought it was so weird at first. Me? I just eat it right away.. :/
my google reader is neat and ordered. is it weird that it overwhelms me if there are too many unread posts?? i do have a job! haha.
i have 2 blogs – http://livingoneday.wordpress.com, and http://thesundayflog.wordpress.com. living one day is just about living in the moment (and what a great time for new blogs! i’m hosting an awesome giveaway tomorrow!! check it out); the sunday flog is only posted on sunday and contains full menus/recipes/and stories from my family’s big sunday dinners. we have wonderful experiences, and i want to share them with everyone! feel free to check them out! =)
Where, oh where, is the recipe for the ‘roons? Dear Lord, you are so cruel, putting those delicious photos up, and not a recipe to be found. I clicked on every word to find it! 🙂
Totally forgot to ask you in my last comment. Where did you get your glass straw that I see in your shakes? Luv it!!! Hailey
glass dharma- they sell them online 🙂
I’m pretty new to blogging, so please check mine out! That’s my shameless shout-out to my own blog. 🙂
The ‘roons look super-tasty! I made the egg puffs for part of my dinner — YUM! The video was really helpful too! I didn’t think I liked microwaved eggs but these were great!
my newest favorite is Busted Plumbing…just found it today! i also really like How Sweet It Is (cracks me up), http://www.passiveaggressivenotes.com, and Salty Seattle!
I want to try your macaroons so bad!
I love finding new blogs! I was just a reader for a long time but I finally started my own. There is my shameless shout out to myself! 😉
Your roons look awesome! Homemade anything is good – but macaroons are amazing.
I love most nutrtion and exercise blogs. It’s fun to get info and ideas from other people.
I always love seeing those ‘roons… Must make some of my own! I could read blogs ALL DAY LONG. So, so many to love… Who doesn’t love their own, right?
Iowa Girl Eats http://iowagirleats.com/ this chick has wonderful pics and delish recipes!
I’m such a sucker for pancakes!! Those look amazing. Can’t wait to see the recipe perfected!
Cheers to Roons!
I just read your last post and loved you in the hat with the bod pod! New blogs…dear lord girl, too many to list!