Tuesday 26 October 2010

What up

Butternut squash soup is what's up!

I literally didn't know how to get started so I watched a tutorial online.
http://www.videojug.com/film/how-to-make-butternut-squash-soup-2
yeaa..... CJ! He was my favorite on Top Chef ;-) ;-) ;-)
Did ya know there were seeds in the bottom half of these buggers? I DIDN'T! The mush feels exactly like when you reach your hands into the innards of a pumpkin.
The scooping part got a little dirty. My hands were all gunky!!
The best I could do..
The peeling was the hardest part. I think I need a sharper vegetable peeler. I'm sure it makes all the difference.
The peels were flying EVERYWHERE!!!
Chop chop chop away into cube size pieces.
 Sauteed some onions in EVOO..
Sooouuup...is that you? I can't see you!!
Much better!
Added the squash, 3 cups of vegetable broth and 1 cup of water. Simmer until the veggies are tender.
A sprinkle of this, a dash of that...
Blend it all together 
Return to stove top, add in some creme fraiche and you have some lunch!
Nothing better on a chilly, rainy fall day than BNS!
Whole wheat toast w. laughing cow cheese and honey

Workout today: Zumba

Post workout shake:

Into the Vitamix:
-scoop of protein powder
-1 bananer
-1 cup of soy milk
-handful of ice

Out of the Vitamix: Frothy chocolate banana protein shake. Mmm.. lip smacking good!
The foam roller and my sore muscles had a meeting this afternoon. 

Foam rolling is such a bad idea at the time but you feel Sooooooo good afterwards. 
Hold the roller where it hurts most. Painful yes. But totally worth it
I received some bad news today. RIP PAUL. :)
http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20436926,00.html

Remember to drink your eight 8 oz glasses of water a day!

Snack yesterday:
These kiwis were so ripe and sweet. Kiwi's are another good way to get your VIT C fix on. They are also high in fiber and antioxidants.
Fruit and nuts to hold me over til din din.

When the Thai craving hits:  http://hungryhouse.co.uk/
Chicken pad thai
SHRIMP FRIED RICE!!.. SHRIMP FRIED RICE!!
Actually.. it was prawn fried rice but all the better than those lil shrimpies. This fried rice was especially tasty because it wasn't overly oily and they used heartier vegetables instead of just the standard peas and carrots.
Tamarind duck
The duck was very tender and the sauce sweet and delicious. Mmm.. Boy choy also makes any dish shine!
Green beef curry with aubergines, courgettes and my favorite- bamboo shoots!
Breakfast this morning:
I made porridge thinking that it would turn out like oatmeal. I must have only had one eye open.

Ahh.. at least it brought back a familiar child hood story. :-D
what can I say, mine was juuuust right!
I digress...
Because this sludge is not oatmeal! Still warm and comforting though.

On the stove top:
1/3 cup of porridge
1/3 cup milk
1/3 cup water

Bring to boil, simmer, then add bananas to warm.
Crumbled cinnamon muffin from yesterday on top. It was a perfect way to spice up my porridge without actually using any spices. I loved the additional crunchy bites from the dipped cinnasugabutta on top of the muffin. YUM!! Very satisfying breakfast.
a few ice cubes to cool it off
So I was thinking to myself this morning that maybe my recent skin problems are due to not consuming enough water. I've been working out more lately and that probably means I should be hydrating my body to replenish all that is lost through sweat. Regardless, I know drinking lots of water is a good habit to get into.
Cheers big ears!
Mexico flashback song: Juanes "A Dios le Pido"