Cake, Shower and Running

Hope every one's week was great! I have some pictures that are backlogged for the last few weeks to fill you in on...so I hope you bare with me :) First though I will update my goings ons...Which isn't too much! this week M and I started to exercise together which is awesome! I have started slow with 6K once on Sunday and once on Tuesday then we are going to get tomorrow too and try to keep this schedule going :) Although M doesn't like to run so he bikes beside and he is quite enjoying it! YAY

I also made a cake this week...it turned our awesome! I got the recipe from About.com and adapted it to what I had on hand and used the comments as a guide. This cake was sooo delicious that I will also make it for Cheryl's gift opening and for the upcoming family reunion :) Pic to follow.

Sunday was Cheryl's Bridal shower. It was really nice her friend really went all out! although I was a little disappointed that there was food served as I was told that there wouldn't be, the food looked great, but having different dietary needs I usually like to know in advance so that I can prepare something for myself so I am not left out, but other than that it was an awesome time! We all thought it was funny that M won the clothes pin game! LOL

Here are some Pics...Food and Farm findings :)

Finding #1! I found this awesome pic of M while going through the recent pictures I took...WOW this one is my favorite of him so far!

Here M found a Frog while weed eating...looks like a little tree frog...its funny how M looks so excited to be holding it...He's so cute!

We found this beetle out at the farm, and although the picture doesn't show very well...the beetle was huge!!

This was lunch yesterday...after a good 6K I had left over stir fried veggies and sweet potato along with a peach and a green Monster....sounds like a lot..but I was super hungry...

I made this awesome salad on Monday...consisted of spinach, cucumber, tomato, blueberries, raspberries, soy nuts, pumpkin seeds, green onion...very good!

This was the awesome cake I made...I will post the recipe in a post on its own :)

My fav #1 breakfast: Oatmeal coconut (although I am using sweetened Blah), slivered almonds, pumpkin seeds, blueberries, raspberries and a splash of soy milk

Fav Breakfast #2! Tofu scramble! YUM! tofu cut in little cubes, green onion, green pepper, mushrooms and salsa along with a potato cake, orange and toast.

WOW....Been a long time!

Funny how life seems to get away from you! sooo What have I been up to lately?? Well I passed my drivers test and got my licence in the mail today...but I will need to go to the registry office on Monday as the expiry date states Jun 23 2010...LOL

I have been spending most of my time at the farm weeding, WOW what a work out THAT is! and let me tell you its not like there is a little garden its 4 acres of land! and we are still not done! I will be going back Monday to continue to help out, not like I have anything else to do and frankly its nice to be doing something other than sitting on my butt for most of the day!

Last night I went out to the city for my sister in laws stag...It was pretty fun! but WOW the bar scene is sooo different and on of the bars we went to was sooo gross that we only stayed for about 10 minutes! LOL I also had a bit of trouble as I didn't have any ID...funny as I know I look great for 33, but really I know I could not pass for under 18! but I guess everyone has their procedures!

My eating has been pretty much on board...usually oatmeal...I cant believe how much I love the oatmeal I make! although I ran out of unsweetened coconut and used sweetened for the last couple of times, and really I am not a fan of it, but I have 2 packages to eat up so I guess I will grin and bear it...I bought some blueberries so I will have them instead of banana tomorrow!

I am trying to continue to eat up the food we have in our pantry as we are hopefully leaving in August...YAY I am going to spend tomorrow cleaning up the trailer and organizing, butting our stuff away...I am super excited that its getting close to our departure!

Thinking of our travels, I was also getting ideas for different jobs, I am still wanting to work in an accounting office as I really enjoy bookkeeping, but I was thinking of trying for part time as I don't really want to be sitting behind a desk M-F 5 days a week! My sister in law has a cleaning business and I am thinking that I might do that, easy and fun...especially if I have music ...still exploring that idea and need to pick her brain a bit...

I have also been future thinking...and have been entertaining that idea of looking into starting a small business, of course I have lots of research to do and it would depend where we decide to settle down, I think it would be great to live in a not too small not too big town with a little shop :) I will post future ideas and what not as it comes up :)

I am hoping to bake a cake tomorrow night and will be off to visit my parents...I will snap a pic of it to show and I will sport my new apron too :)

Well I am going to finish up my tea and head to bed...getting up early to get in a run before it gets too hot!
Have an Awesome Sunday and Happy 4th of July for all the peeps down south :)!

Wedding, Birthday and Farm

Well it has been a whirl wind week!

Saturday we woke up early and got ready for our friends wedding. I had my fav breakfast:

YUM! Oatmeal, coconut, walnuts, banana and a splash of Silk. love it!

The ceremony was really nice and almost exactly under 45 minutes! which is nice not too short and not too long! Her dress was absolutely gorgeous! LOL After the ceremony we took a drive and got me a pita....as I was pretty hungry! Got my usual falafle YAY

We made our way to the cafe where the reception was held, very quaint and cosy! And very beautiful! They had to alter the vegetarian option for me, but it was pretty good, pasta tossed with olive oil (so it was a bit oily) the salad was awesome!

This is what M had...tenderloin wrapped in bacon, roasted veggies and potatoes


Here is a pic of the cake...It looked super yum! but was made with cream...but still looked quite YUM!

and I am so happy for them! and hope they are having a great time on the Riviera :)

We stayed at the Matrix hotel so that M could have a few drinks. The room was great and would recommend anyone staying in Edmonton to stay there...room were very modern.

Next day we woke up a bit early as I wanted to see what the continental breakfast was about...and WOW Best continental Bfast I have ever had! again if you are in Edmonton definitely stay there! We made our way to Jenna's parents house for brunch (more like lunch for us) for the gift opening and to say our goodbyes before they left.

Monday I was up early so I could clean up the car and take it out for a spin before my test....YIIKKKERS! I was soooo nervous and made a couple of mistakes, but totally rocked my parallel park I was so proud of myself! YAY So now I am waiting for my licence in the mail :)

Tuesday we went out to the farm to help pick the weeds and M helped put up a fence...Man picking weeds is hard work!

I went back Wednesday and finished another row :) Funny I am not much of a bug person but I find weeding nice and relaxing! It has been super warm out and I get to sit in the field and listen to the birds....Its nice :)

Around 6 I cleaned up and went to meet my parents for dinner @ Ricky's....I was excited as they offer a veggie burger I kind of had been dreaming of the one from Montana's...I was sadly disappointed! it was just a frozen veggie burger...BOOO but the best happened after dinner...a Huge storm rolled in so I saw an awesome light show then went to the movies and saw A-Team...which was a great movie.

OOO and B-day loot, I don't really need anything...but Mom and Dad and my Bro Jay pitched in and got me a Red Apron and a new vegan cook book....Veganomigon....I have been eyeing this book for a few weeks now so...YAY! Cheryl my SIL got me some super soft and warm indoor slippers...

Today I was back out weeding....WOW weeding sure makes me dirty! So its off the to shower...Will Chat with you soon :)

Gearing Up for the weekend

WOW what a busy weekend we have ahead of us! I will have my camera with me so I will snap a few pics along my way! Today I will be making a trip out to Mom and Dad's, M needs to pick up some dress shoes for the wedding tomorrow...and I will get in some drive time..Road test is on Monday!! EEK Although I feel pretty confident I don't test well and get very nervous!

Tomorrow we will be waking up super early to get read for the wedding, I am excited as I love weddings! and we are staying at a hotel which will be fun! this way M can have a drink of two to celebrate instead of being the DD YAY!

Sunday we will hang in the city a bit, then pick up a few groceries...not many though as we need to eat up the freezer/pantry foods that have accumulated over the months..this should lessen the grocery bill a bit! I hope to get a bit more drive time in and I think we are meeting my parents on Leduc for Fathers day dinner.

Then Monday is of course my road test and hopefully a celebratory dinner! :) sending out the good positive vibes!

So I probably wont be blogging until Monday and will decide if I will go separate posts for the different days or all on one...depending on how many pics I have :)

So far today I have had breaky...delic Oatmeal, with my usual coconut, walnuts, banana and a splash of almond milk...YUM!

Have an awesome weekend everyone! I will be sure to post a pic of me in my dress :)

Blah...

Well today I got my monthly...Blah! Worse yet its a week early! Although I hate to complain as I know that I have it easier than others!

But for some reason...especially when its early I feel so crappy and tired I just want to sleep...and on top of that I literally want to eat everything I can get my hands on, I feel very out of control....especially if it is quick and easy and no prep as I just don't have the energy to actually cook...

This feeling last for 1 full day...I know your saying really...REALLY only one day! This out of control eating and tiredness ends up making me feel crappy about my eating choices so now I am crampy, tired, hungry AND sad that I made poor choices!

Thankfully I bounce back the next day and continue to make my healthy choices..

I have brought this up to my doctor, and I am now using a herb supplement chasteberry. I changed brand though (where I am now my reg brand in unavail) so it will be a month or two to get use to this one.

3rd edit...funny at how after I post, I think of more to add! But not only do I have the above feeling but I am also an emotional wreck! I cry and am moody...Its a wonder that M doesnt move out for the few days I am like this...I sure hope next month is better...If not I am going back on the other suppliments!

I also mention that Guys might be interested as M also goes though what we call "Grey Days" Where he needs his space and is grumpy and pretty much PMSy....I try to give him his space even though when I am this way he figures this is prime time to pick and push my buttons! but that is a whole other story...

On the Plus though I got an E-mail from Jenna @ petitfoodie with awesome news! I entered a contest and Won! and what did I win! I won some peas and lentils! which M thought I was weird because I was excited about it! I cant wait for them to arrive so I can make and post about what I make...YAY for winning!

Past Weekend and the begining of this week

Well Saturday was a hectic day! First got up early to get read to go to the city as M and I were invited to go to stags for our awesome friends that are getting married next week! M needed to be there around 1:30pm and mine didn't start until 7pm so I had a lot of time to eat up so I was dropped off at the "Mall" which fits perfect into my plan as I needed a haircut and to pick up a few items before I was ready :)

I had Extreme Pita for lunch and a small bag of baked lays...I was surprised that the chips are only 130 cal a bag and not really salty at all...YUM!

I was fortunate enough to have April (Sister of the bride and good friend) call me and ask if I had enough of the mall and see if I wanted to hang with her for a bit before the event..I was totally cool with that! as I didn't want to be changing in the mall bathroom! LOL

After we picked everyone up, we made our way to Bourbon street to The Red Piano. I will spare you the crappiness of the evening, as I would like to remember the good times! But do note the service and disposition of the Red Piano made it so I will never be back) I looked on line and there seemed to be limited to the vegan choices, but I new I could make due so no worries! I ordered the grapefruit salad and a side of asparagus. Both tasted good. The entertainment was just OK, actually I was disappointed as I thought duelling pianos would be different....

I didn't get back to April's until 5am...yup you read that right! 5am! so needless to say we slept until about 12:30....April and Pat are not vegan but I did eat about 1/4 of the watermelon that was from the Bogs Stag :) and WOW they picked an awesome watermelon! it was really tasty!

Shortly after we made our way back home and before picking up a few items from WM I had M stop at subway, I had a veggies on 9 grain bun....YUM!

.....I cant remember what I had for supper but I think it was a sandwich :)

Monday was just as busy as the weekend...Dropped my brother in law (well soon to be) off at the airport then headed back to the city for a Dr. Apt. Nothing too serious, but for the last 5 or so years they have detected "abnormal cells" which have a tendency to turn cancerous, so I get my "yearly' every six months. So far my Doc says its just precaution and nothing to worry about.

Monday's breakfast was a bit weird, a bagel with hummus and veggies on one side and organic peanut butter on the other with a bowl of fruit. :)

I took this opportunity to ask a few questions as lately I have been feeling a bit off.

Today...I had a bit of a weird breakfast (again), yogurt with some strawberries and a bowl of dry cereal...sometimes I just like dry cereal :)

Lunch was a bagel with hummus, spring mix lettuce, alfalfa sprouts and avocado. Along with a mini cucumber and a small fruit salad (Kiwi, strawberries and blueberries)

For supper I had 2 spelt burgers (recipe from Clean eating Mama..YUM!) topped with some Frenches. Along with a frozen veg mix and a salad...the Salad was great as I made the dressing! using pineapple juice, vinegar, garlic and cumin. Very light and fresh :)

After dinner went for a mini walk then made some Sleepy tea and had a few peanut butter filled pretzels that I shared with M :)

OOO I almost forgot to mention that I went out driving today! really worked my parallel parking and over all did quite well...Will be back out tomorrow as I only have a few days of practice left..

Zucchini Pasta and Millet Pizza

Today was a lazy day! I know what day isnt when your not working! But I must say I do miss work as I am a social being by heart so I cant wait to get to Vancouver so I can start scouting out a job!

We did get some cleaning up done though which is nice as it was getting a bit piled up! And with such a busy Saturday ahead. I will be packing a bag incase the eats that are out are not Jenn friendly...Good thing I made a huge batch of hummus (red pepper flavor YUM!) so I will bring that and some crackers/veggies to share. I also got a great idea from a website (:( cant remember which) to add a different kind of beans to your hummus for variety...like chickpea and black bean...

Today was the day after M tried Veganism for a week, He did pretty good and I tried a few new recipes so he would get bored. But for his reward I said he could have pizza after his challenge! I think we will see a decline in the meat consumption at our house, Although he said he missed cheese and eggs most, I mentioned that he could try vegetarianism, but I think he dosent want to put a label on it just yet... But I did want to give him Kuddos for trying it on! YAY M!

Well on to today's eats...

Breakfast was cereal and silk....and an orange, this was the new cereal that I got from London drugs...They always have "Natures Path" cereal on sale for around 3.50 a box where here at WM its more than 5 bucks! So I usually buy a few boxes and mix them in my cereal bin and I maximize the flavor :)

Lunch was a can of butternut squash and red pepper soup...It was really good! I will be looking for a recipe for this (I am trying to get away from canned soup) and I had some toast with earth balance.

Supper was zucchini pasta and Millet Pizza....Now these names are a bit misleading, let me clarify :)

I have read The Thrive Diet, and saw on a few other blogs about zucchini Pasta, so I really wanted to try it! So unfortunately I do not have a veggie pasta maker (YET) I used my potato pealer to peal the zucchini into strips, then cut the strips in half as I didnt want them thick.

I browned 1 garlic clove and green onion, then added some mushrooms. Cooked for a few minutes. Added some thin strips of green and red pepper and the zucchini. Stir fry for a few minutes until your desired tenderness. once in my bowl I squeezed a 1/4 of a lemon and sprinkled with fresh basil and some dried parsley (I didnt have fresh parsley) This may have just become my most favorite food ever!

I also got a pizza from the local pizza place (I currently live in Millet) see how this is misleading as I sounds a bit like the pizza is made from the grain millet...**Note I had 2 slices with my pasta...so I will freeze the rest and see if it survives the reheat.

Well I had 2 slices, and as usual they were super tasty! And they have made up for the dissapointment in the pizza of last time! So if you are ever in Millet, I suggest stopping in at Leanne's on the main street and treat yourself to a pizza!

OOO I also just noticed that I got my first follower :) Hi Cori! Please do chime in if you have any questions or suggestions for me!

Off to the In Laws...as I need an outfit for tomorrow and that is where my closet resides...well for now anyway :)