Just Another Macaroon Monday (Giveaway)

September 13, 2010 |

Hi guys!! Happy Monday! How’s your morning going??

Last night, while watching the VMAs, my sweet tooth came and hit me in the face. Usually I’ll have a cup of tea and think it over, but I knew it wasn’t messing around 😉

So I made a small batch (1/2 the recipe) of Julie’s flourless peanut butter cookies

cookie dough

They were Gina-fied by using a flax egg, Sucanat for the sugar and added a pinch of sea salt, some vanilla, vegan chocolate chips and cinnamon

Holy deliciousness.

cookies

There are few things in this world as good as milk and cookies 😉

While the Pilot was eating one, in between moaning, he said, “What IS this?”

Me: Flourless vegan peanut butter chocolate chip cookies

Pilot: Whatever they are, they’re evil

I think he liked them 🙂 (Thanks for the recipe, Julie!)

We called it a night, and after hitting snooze at least four times this morning, I was ready for b-fast.

HOT oat bran!

oats

Looks like Fall is really here 🙂

-1/3 C oat bran

-water

-1 scoop Vanilla Sun Warrior

-1/2 organic peach

-vanilla, pinch sea salt and cinnamon

-Almond milk to thin it out

Amazin’.

So, in the midst of our house being in shambles from packing, we have a situation over here.

Not this situation:

mike-the-situation Source

THIS situation:

roons

a dehydrator full of roons!

Some are for Sana (I traded her for some TJs goodies), some are for a client, and some are for one of YOU 🙂

Want some roons?

Just leave a comment stating something that you’re excited about right now.

I’ll go first: I’m excited to be able to take power yoga whenever I want to in Orlando 🙂

Winner will be chosen tomorrow morning before I post (we’ll say about 8AM EST).

xoxo,

Gina

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743 Comments

  1. Ashlee on September 13, 2010 at 1:48 pm

    I’m excited about traveling to Pittsburgh for a wedding!



  2. Cat on September 13, 2010 at 1:48 pm

    I’m excited about a new boy I met! Trying not to get *too* excited though 😉



  3. lindsey on September 13, 2010 at 1:49 pm

    oh my, those cookies look yum. and so do the macaroons!

    i’m honestly excited to be back from vacation and eating right/exercising again. i can only go for so long before my body starts to feel like crap.



  4. Bliss on September 13, 2010 at 1:50 pm

    I’m excited about my upcoming belated honeymoon trip to Puerto Rico!! And, of course, the possibility of winning macaroons!



  5. Laura on September 13, 2010 at 1:51 pm

    I’m excited about Fall weather and trying those yummy peanut butter cookies!!!



  6. Jen on September 13, 2010 at 1:54 pm

    I am RIDICULOUSLY excited to be taking vacation starting on Friday – my fiance and I are camping on the ocean in Maine for 4 days, and I have 6 other days off. I can’t wait!!



  7. Lori H on September 13, 2010 at 1:55 pm

    I am super excited about Fall and the cool humidity free weather. I love to cook savoury dishes in the fall as well! Oh those look soooooo good!



  8. Stacy on September 13, 2010 at 1:56 pm

    I am excited to tackle my yoga dislike/fear. I am starting yoga class at the community college for credit. It will keep me motivated to attend class, since it counts as a grade, and I am always up for a fitness challenge 🙂 Any tips for newbie yogi?



  9. Chelsea on September 13, 2010 at 1:57 pm

    I am excited for my 2 year anniversary that is in 1 week!! Were gonna spend the weekend camping 🙂



  10. Ingrid on September 13, 2010 at 1:58 pm

    I just moved to Phoenix a few months ago, and I am so excited that the overnight temperatures are finally dropping! Going out for a run when it’s 73 degrees as opposed to 83 is a huge difference. Plus the cool mornings have allowed me to enjoy my breakfast and coffee outside on our back patio for the first time since moving here.



  11. Samantha Robertson on September 13, 2010 at 1:58 pm

    I’m actually excited about two things right now. 1) I’ve actually found an acupuncturist in Memphis that I trust, and 2) I’m finally going to check out Memphis’s Farmer’s Market on Saturday!



  12. laura on September 13, 2010 at 2:02 pm

    i’m excited for cool weather! and drinking hot tea and knittting. also, i’m getting my hair trimmed this friday. major excitement.



  13. Jackie on September 13, 2010 at 2:02 pm

    I’m excited for Fall and a breakfast cookie tomorrow morning 🙂



  14. Joanna on September 13, 2010 at 2:04 pm

    I’m excited to finish grad school this year!!



  15. Paula on September 13, 2010 at 2:04 pm

    I’m VERY, VERY, VERY excited about going to Asia for the first time ever next week! And even MORE excited that my hubs is coming along for the fun! Aaaand, as if that weren’t enough, I’m EXTREMELY excited for seeing Cirque du Soleil for the first time this week! Yup, this week ROCKS!



  16. Sue on September 13, 2010 at 2:05 pm

    I’m excited to start a new school year (I teach pre-school)!



  17. Diana at Diana Tries a Tri on September 13, 2010 at 2:07 pm

    I’m excited that I SMASHED my 15K predicted time this weekend!



  18. Amy on September 13, 2010 at 2:08 pm

    My husband finally joined my gym, so we can (attempt!) to work out together!!



  19. Brittney on September 13, 2010 at 2:10 pm

    I am excited about the mini-vacation we are planning for next month. DC here we come!



  20. Whitney @ Whitinspired on September 13, 2010 at 2:10 pm

    I’m excited to get out of this cubicle in about 2 1/2 hours. Unfortunately, that’s all I got today.



  21. Tracey on September 13, 2010 at 2:11 pm

    This is going to sound silly but I’m really excited about getting groceris today. Nothing like a load of groceries to get me excited for the weeks eats:)



  22. melissa lillie on September 13, 2010 at 2:12 pm

    I am excited to be drinking a great cup of tea right now and am excited that I am running a 1/2 marathon Sat!



  23. Jordon on September 13, 2010 at 2:16 pm

    I’m excited for Fall and for my next marathon on Halloween!



  24. Angie on September 13, 2010 at 2:17 pm

    I’m excited for an upcoming weekend trip to Amherst, Mass to frolic in pretty fall leaves, drink apple cider and pick apples. 🙂



  25. Erin on September 13, 2010 at 2:22 pm

    I’m excited for my 20th birthday this upcoming Sunday. I won’t be a teenager anymore! 😀



  26. Jamie on September 13, 2010 at 2:23 pm

    im really excited to start a 40 day Baptiste yoga “revelation” program on monday! 40 days of straight yoga+meditation+clean eats woo!



  27. Sunni Campbell on September 13, 2010 at 2:23 pm

    i am excited for two reasons right now 1) excited for a pumpkin latte at starbucks(haven’t had one this season) and 2) excited to hear back from an interview i had a week ago…fingers crossed



  28. Hannah on September 13, 2010 at 2:23 pm

    I am really really excited that I saw EMMA WATSON (Hermione from Harry Potter) last night at my college!!! I could barely restrain myself from yelling “Alohomora!” at her, haha!



  29. Brittany on September 13, 2010 at 2:24 pm

    I’m excited because I finally made my first big girl adult decision! I purchased a new (to me) car!

    Now I know I’m growing up 😉



  30. Sarah on September 13, 2010 at 2:29 pm

    I’m excited about the chance to win some macaroons!!! Thanks for the giveaway!



  31. ashleigh on September 13, 2010 at 2:29 pm

    I’m excited to get out of work 🙂



  32. Molly on September 13, 2010 at 2:29 pm

    I have been lusting after your ‘roons forevaaahhh!

    I’m excited about….visiting home in a month, powderpuff football practice tonight, aaannndd some potential macaroon feasting 😉



  33. Nicole on September 13, 2010 at 2:33 pm

    Im excited to make those cookies you jsut posted haha:)



  34. Laura on September 13, 2010 at 2:34 pm

    I am excited for my 3rd year of journalism school. I know it will be hard but completely worth it.



  35. Jessica M on September 13, 2010 at 2:34 pm

    Those ‘roons look amazing.

    I’m excited about running my very first 5k this Thanksgiving!



  36. Michele on September 13, 2010 at 2:35 pm

    I am still excited from having finished my first 10k yesterday! I feel like I am still on cloud 9. It was such a great experience and I CANNOT wait until I get to race again/



  37. Robin on September 13, 2010 at 2:36 pm

    I have been dying to try your macaroons for forever now! I’m excited for my daughter’s 1st birthday in October!



  38. Alison on September 13, 2010 at 2:37 pm

    I’m excited to finally be back into the swing of things at the gym! It’s been too long!



  39. Amy M on September 13, 2010 at 2:37 pm

    I am excited about starting back to college soon! ( I am 30 so its a big deal to me!)



  40. Becca W. on September 13, 2010 at 2:38 pm

    I’m excited to be in the taper period of my marathon training! I’ve been training since June and I’m SO ready to rock it in a few weeks!



  41. Laura on September 13, 2010 at 2:38 pm

    I’m SOOO excited that I just declared myself a Journalism major with a double minor in Theatre and Italian! I’ve spent the past 2 years trying to figure out my majoring situation and I finally have! YIPPEEE!!!!!



  42. Claire on September 13, 2010 at 2:39 pm

    I’m excited about being a newlywed!! 😀 (9-5-10)



  43. Felicia on September 13, 2010 at 2:40 pm

    I’m excited for my 3-month old son to sleep longer than 2 hours straight!



  44. Stephanie @ Lungesand Lunches on September 13, 2010 at 2:40 pm

    I started Nutrition school last week and today was the 2nd class. I’ve never been a science-keener, but a miracle occurred and I really enjoyed learning about digestion today. Even bigger miracle? I understood it! So I’m excited for school and the new science brain I grew. 🙂



  45. Randi on September 13, 2010 at 2:42 pm

    I’m excited about my baby that is due in November! A little boy, my first. 🙂



  46. Megan (Braise The Roof) on September 13, 2010 at 2:43 pm

    I’m excited that football season is here! Sunday afternoon football is one of my favorite things during the fall and helps distract me from the fact that winter is around the corner. 🙂

    I’m also excited by the possibility of trying your macaroons!



  47. Jess on September 13, 2010 at 2:43 pm

    I’m excited because I got engaged this weekend to my own Pilot 🙂

    I’ve been reading your blog for a few months now, but this is the first time I’ve commented. I’m so inspired by your positivity in so many aspects of life! I look forward to continuing to read!!



  48. Ashley on September 13, 2010 at 2:45 pm

    I’m so excited about the Nike Women’s Marathon in San Francisco next month, can’t wait to fly up!



  49. Amy on September 13, 2010 at 2:46 pm

    I am super uber excited for my 30th birthday on Thursday and even more excited for my 1ST ultrasound to see my little babies HEARTBEAT on the same day!! So excited 🙂



  50. Jessica on September 13, 2010 at 2:46 pm

    I am excited about my best friends wedding! I cannot wait and am terribly happy for her!