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everything but the kitchen sink.

June 17, 2011 by Hillary 10 Comments

My crepe lunch kept me full all.day.long, so when dinner hour rolled around, I wasn’t in the mood for much more than a summer salad. We threw everything but the kitchen sink into our bowls. Say hey to Nutrition!

 

 

greens from the garden, organic peppers, avocado, fresh English shelling peas, sweet corn, grated beet, red onion, wheatberries, raw sunflower seeds, and a chive flower for garnish… dressed lightly with vinaigrette.

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I’m exhausted and have a FULL day tomorrow, including an 8-mile run and 8-hour catering job, so bed is where I’m headed a.s.a.p.

First, a couple Friday features:

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(1) I restocked my organic quinoa supply with two 4lb. bags of from Costco – under $10 each!

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(2) My Almond Butter Dark Chocolate Crispy Rice Treats are featured on the Earth Balance Made Just Right site – cool deal!

Goodnight, foodie friends! :)

Hillary

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: Salad, Veggies

Why I Eat The Way I Do

May 17, 2011 by Hillary 15 Comments

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I don’t eat a pile of organic spinach with crisp red onion, creamy avocado, tart chevre, raw sunflower seeds, quinoa with basil pesto and a grilled vegetable burger because I’m on a diet, because it’s the cool thing to do, or because my peers are doing it.

I eat the way I do…

because I crave raw, unprocessed, real food.

because health is my religion.

because I avoid adding unnatural chemicals into my body.

because I enjoy eating what grew in the the ground.

because it’s delicious to my taste buds.

because I view food as my medicine.

because I don’t know how to eat otherwise.

Do you live to eat or eat to live?

Filed Under: Life, Nutrition Tagged With: Dr. Praeger's California Vegetable Burgers, Salad

dinner & a winner.

April 17, 2011 by Hillary 7 Comments

The winner:

Congrats to Amy, comment #10! You are the lucky winner of the Goldilocks GIVEAWAY. Get ready for some “nutritious, delicious, and fast” breakfasts in your future :)

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Tonight’s simple & easy dinner:

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 organic spinach, apple, red onion, chevre, dried cherries, raw walnuts

lightly dressed with honey, balsamic, olive oil, and pepper

 

Time to prepare myself for the week ahead. It’s a wee bit busy!

Here’s to healthy and happy days all week long…

Hillary

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: Salad

seeing green.

March 17, 2011 by Hillary 9 Comments

I am not a wee bit Irish. I don’t know why I felt it important to wear green today – I just really like this Abercrombie hoodie my roomie gave me – but I did feel it important to consume my greens today. I passed by the cruciferous cabbage for other green edibles at the market. I think my parents and I were seeing green by the end of dinner tonight.

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spinach & arugula with pear, dried cherries, toasted walnuts, gorgonzola and dressing of Humboldt honey, balsamic and olive oil

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pizza a la Alvarado Street’s California crust + local basil pesto, red potatoes [sliced and steamed], caramelized red onion, local chevre and white cheddar… topped with more arugula

 

I like making pizza for parents – simple and tasty with a touch of gourmet ;)

My Spring “Break” on the coast is coming to close, and surprisingly, I am eager to return inland to my humble abode…

 

 

Are you a fan of the traditional Irish holiday meal?

What are you favorite green edibles?

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: Pizza, Salad

Omega 3s Please

January 9, 2011 by Hillary 12 Comments

Sometimes I get the urge to put effort into making dinner.

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…but most of the time I prefer to let someone else wear the apron in the evening.

I think it was all of the restaurant eating this week that gave me the urge to cook a simple, “clean” meal tonight.

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Wild Salmon w. Lentils & Arugula

Recipe Courtesy: Whole Living Magazine

As a pescatarian [mostly vegetarian], I often fail to eat enough protein in the evening; I rarely finish dinner with a feeling of satiety, resulting in the usual nightly battle with my serious sugar struggle.

my fellow veggies:

What are your favorite protein-packed, easy to prepare dinner recipes?

Have a wonderful, wintery week!

HP

 

P.S. I had fun up-dating my ‘about me’ page today ;)

Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: Arugula, Lentils, Salad, Salmon, Whole Living Magazine

Pizza for the Parents

November 23, 2010 by Hillary 8 Comments

I know it isn’t Friday, but pizza and beer were on the menu tonight.

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The beer traveled all the way from Minnesota, courtesy of my aunt + uncle.

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… while the pizza featured local chevre cheese and a freshly-made crust from a [Bay Area] farmers’ market.

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All in all: local basil pesto, caramelized onion + mushrooms, chevre + parm

 

plus a harvest salad of organic lettuce, apple, pear, feta, dried cranberries, toasted walnuts, olive oil + balsamic.

Side Note: I am [used to be?] a mushroom-hater. There are a million other things I could have topped the pizza with, but I’m trying to acquire a taste for mushrooms. Mushrooms seem like something a foodie should like. I gobbled up my pizza no problem; I guess they’re growing on me.

Is there a food you like now that you used to dislike?

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I have plans to go for a run again in the a.m… hope my knee cooperates. Are y’all getting excited for Thanksgiving? I’m ready to get my bake on!

Ta ta for now…

Hill

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: Beer, Cypress Grove, Pizza, Salad

True Life: I’m a Chocoholic.

October 28, 2010 by Hillary 26 Comments

I bought three dark chocolate bars at Trader Joe’s yesterday. Three. After lunch today, two remained.

During my weekly [I kid not] Thursday trip to Target today, where I happened to stroll down the “chocolate aisle”, a new bar fell into my basket. It just fell right off the shelf, I tell you.

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By the amount of chocolate I consume, I would have no problem finding a Golden Ticket to the Willy Wonka Factory. Oh, wouldn’t that be fun! I may eat my body weight in chocolate ev-er-y day, but I have no problem overdosing on my vegetables too.

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fresh arugula. roasted butternut + red onion. green apple. honey chevre. balsamic.

 

Confessions Continued…

  • Tonight is the kick-off to Halloween Weekend 2010 [we make it a proper noun around here], and I don’t have a costume put together. Well, I do have an apron and several strands of pearls… Who am I kidding? That’s my normal attire.
  • I may have gulped down an iced latte while blasting the AC in my car today… wearing my down vest, as it was raining.
  • I didn’t run today… unless you count running inside Fleet Feet testing out the Nike Frees Run. UH-mazing!
  • I’ve been listening to the Speak Now album on repeat since its release Monday. T.Swift rocks my socks.
  • It looks like Martha Stewart and Kara Gouchers’ closets exploded all over my bedroom floor.

 

Gotta go clean up the spill…

Peace,

Hillary

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: Dark Chocolate, Fleet Feet, Kara Goucher, Martha Stewart, Salad, Speak Now, Taylor Swift, Trader Joe's, Willy Wonka

On a Roll

October 2, 2010 by Hillary 11 Comments

The second day of October kept the good vibes of yesterday alive. The blue October skies say it all.

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I enjoyed sleeping in this morning and getting woken up by my MOM :) Because we both wanted to get outside and enjoy the lovely fall day, we decided to leave the waffle iron for tomorrow; instead, I made a cool, creamy concoction in my new blender for breakfast in a jiffy.

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Saturday Special: proudly sponsored by Pumpkin.

  • 2 frozen bananas
  • 1 c. almond milk
  • 1/2 c. organic pumpkin
  • 2 T flax
  • 1 T agave – I’d suggest using less
  • pinch of cinnamon

Top each with 1/4 tsp. coconut + 1 T toasted pecans.

Serves 2.

Neither my mom nor I finished our serving, as the smoothie was surprisingly rich. However, the not-so-sweet Pepita Pecan Pumpkin Muffin balanced out the meal quite nicely.

We did our best not to let the morning get away from us, so we scurried on downtown to the market and filled our basket to the brim with produce.

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We admired the Sweet Cottage iced teas and local almonds

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… but saved our appetites for a light lunch at Tea Bar & Fusion Cafe.

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We shared a ginger tofu wrap accompanied by a whole wheat tortilla, brown rice, avo, fresh veggies, and miso dressing… plus a side of sea salted edamame. Fresh – yes!

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Oh, and of course tea was to be had: ginger peach [unsweetened] – mmmm!

Our food-filled day continued on as we made our way to Trader Joe’s. Again, we loaded our cart with a lot of healthful eats – some staples, as well as a few new finds.

It was a hair past 5 o’clock by the time we unloaded at home, which meant a refreshing spirit was to be had before the cooking got under way. There was a solo Blue Moon beer that had been hiding out in the back of the fridge for far too long – like May! – so, I pop off the top and stuck a fork orange in it!   

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Dinner was scrumptious, as it always turns out to be when I dine with my mom.

  • Mixed Greens, HumCo Tomato, Peppers, Scallions and a French vinaigrette
  • Whole Wheat Pasta tossed with Olive Oil, Garlic, Arugula, Green Beans, Lavender Chevre, Toasted Walnuts & Fresh Pepper

Coffee ice cream was the ultimate way to cap the tasty day.

 

I’m tired, sticky, and a bit stressed about the schoolwork that’s to be done. There’s a lot of excitement coming to NN on the Run in the near future though, so stay tuned!

Hillary

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: Beer, Farmers' Markets, Muffins, Nuts, Pasta, Pumpkin, Salad, Smoothies, Tea, Trader Joe's, Veggies

Beet Dead

September 18, 2010 by Hillary 4 Comments

After dominating my race this morning, I proceeded to dominate my kitchen the remainder of the day. It had nothing on me! My banana peach waffle and latte held me over quite nicely. Then the clock struck 3:00pm and the carbs were called out of their cupboards. They proceeded to make themselves easily accessible all evening long. Finally, I gave in to the lone veggies in the fridge for “dinner”/snack #22.

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Mixed Greens + Roasted Beets [salt, pepper, olive oil], Raw sunflower Seeds, shredded carrot, Red Onion and Balsamic
 

Pretty, but not the tastiest salad I’ve ever made.

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Still waiting on the official race results to appear online. Until then, I’m going to go continue being absolutely useless. [There are a couple negative things about going the distance.] Tomorrow will be devoted to studying for my Human Nutrition exam… after I sleep IN!

Hope you’re enjoying this September weekend.

Hill

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: Salad

Berry Lame

August 27, 2010 by Hillary 10 Comments

Can you hear my cheering? It’s the weekend – woot woot!! When you’re a full-time student, you quickly appreciate the weekends so much more, that’s for certain. Monday feels like forever ago. I hope that’s not an indication of how slowly the semester will progress. I just keep thinking of that diploma hanging on my wall, and I chug right along.

My mind hasn’t exactly been in blog posting mode this week. I took a pathetic number of random food photos yesterday + today. Perhaps I’ll put my camera to better use over the weekend, ya?

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#1 snack: free Greek [Chobani loves to send me coupons!!] + fresh berries & honey.

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#1 free chocolate bar: Coffee Bean Dark Chocolate Attune. These get a high rating from me, a complete chocolate snob. Agree!?

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Healthier chocolate. I’ll make room in my cupboard for you.

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#1 six-minute salad: fresh spinach, r-berries, red onion, avocado, chevre, olive oil, balsamic + pepper.

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I went to the gym for the 7th day in a row tonight. I didn’t go with much enthusiasm, or use my successful exercise tips; consequently, I had a chill – though sweaty!! – workout.

  • 1 mi. indoor track run @ 8:40
  • 20-minute treadmill walk
  • 20-minute StairMaster

The weather isn’t suppose to be at sauna temperatures the next couple of days, so I’m double-crossing my fingers I can go for a run outside. A true runner can only train inside for so long before going stir-crazy.

I’ll talk write more later. I’m closing up shop for the night.

xo HP

 

When do you prefer to exercise – morning, afternoon, or evening? Any late-night exercisers?

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: Attune, Avocado, Berries, Chevre, Chobani, Cypress Grove, Greek Yogurt, Red Onion, Salad, Spinach

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“Anxiety is a symptom, not a diagnosis.” - Dr. “Anxiety is a symptom, not a diagnosis.” - Dr. George Papanicolaou

It’s no secret that I suffer from chronic anxiety and panic attacks. Or at least I don’t intend it to be. Because while there can be a lot of shame and embarrassment around both of these, I know I’m not alone in my experiences. While I’ve leaned toward the more anxious side most of life, my bothersome anxiety has steadily increased since my mid-twenties - some periods being worse than others. 

It’s not a complete surprise that my mental health has taken a dip during my first full gloomy Seattle winter — in the height of a pandemic. 

Here are some ways I have been nurturing my body & mind as I work with a team of practitioners to work on understanding the **root causes** of my panic, and to live with more ease. 

» no coffee (not even decaf)

» meditating regularly - I’m using @insighttimer 

» gentle movement

» weekly therapy sessions

» attempting cold showers (this is hard for me!): if you’re interested, you can research how this impacts the nervous system

» working with a naturopathic doctor to focus on gut + hormone health

» trying a new Rx - a decision that took years of consideration

» lastly, opening myself up to vulnerable conversations/sharing my story and my experiences in efforts to reduce any shame and connect with others 

I am not my anxiety. 

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We went to all of these 3 places more than once during our quick stay - highly recommend! 

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