Wednesday, August 24, 2011

More than one days worth of WIAW!

Hey loves! How's it going? It's time for another WIAW! I haven't been participating every week, but it's so much fun when I do! 

Please be sure to head on over to Peas and Crayons to thank the lovely Jenn, for hosting yet another What I Ate Wednesday Party! 

I am going to be sharing some of my meals from yesterday AND today, so get ready! 




Mornings always begin with lots of water and tea. Usually Yerba Mate. It's my fave and really gets me going! 


Breakfast this morning was a delicious smoothie in a bowl!
Let's see...I think it was something like:

1/2 frozen banana
1/2 cup frozen cherries
2 dates
1 cup (or so) coconut milk
1 scoop Sunwarrior chocolate protein powder 
1 heaping tbsp peanut butter

Topped with Perky's Crunchy Flax and Leapin Lemurs :-) 

Lunch yesterday:
 Garlic green beans, baked sweet potato with coconut oil, maple syrup, sea salt, cumin and cinnamon, a fried egg and a Kale and Carrot salad with coconut peanut butter dressing (inspired by Emilia's Spicy Coconut Peanut Butter Dressing)
 Kinda random, huh? I was totally craving all these different combinations and flavors though, so I just made it happen! It was delicious. I loved the variety of the meal. 
(P.S. The green beans and the carrots were homegrown. I wish I could say that about everything! Wouldn't that be awesome? Some day...)

Dinner last night:
 MORE green beans! Roasted with olive oil, sea salt, pepper and nutritional yeast. 
Mixed greens with leftover frittata on top with baby (homegrown) tomatoes, hummus and salsa. 

Throughout my days, there are usually little snacks and treats involved but there are no pictures this time. I do have this though:

I have been LOVING this locally brewed kombucha. You can check out their website here.

One more thing before I go.
Lunch today:
 I had been wanting to try this for a while now! It's Amanda's Pumpkin Chili Mexican Scramble!
 I actually used canned sweet potato puree instead of pumpkin, because it was just what I had on hand. Then I added chunks of baked sweet potato, as well as, black beans, spinach and kale. And I used whole eggs instead of egg whites. I used all the same spices as Amanda, minus the tumeric. I also added some chili powder. 
 I topped it with homegrown baby tomatoes, goat cheese and pineapple salsa. I threw on some nutritional yeast after the photos were taken :-) 
 Sweet Potato Biscuit on the side!
 It was so delicious! I think with the spices and salsa and toppings, it was kind of more like a Mexican-Indian scramble. I'll definitely make it again and probably play with some other ingredients. 

Thank you Amanda for sharing this beautiful, delicious, nutritious, soul-satisfying recipe! 

Oh and one more thing:
Beer :-) 

Beer has been making an appearance in my days lately. Usually only one a day, if that.

Oh, and ONE more thing that has reappeared in my life lately.

Sweet, sweet, YOGA:-)

I am happy to say that I have made a full comeback and have been practicing quite regularly again. It feels SO good to be going to classes again. It feels like a part of me that was sleeping has woken up and come back to life! I'm grateful for the awakening. I feel like I'm "home" within myself. I'm planning on keeping up with a regular practice by going to classes at least 2-3 times a week as well as practicing at home. 


Lots of love, light and blessings from my heart to yours! Have a beautiful day <3 Thank you for reading! 

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ah, so jealous. i want beer and yoga both right now! this kombucha sounds interesting, i'm headed to check it ou
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Oh I LOVE the idea of a coconut peanut butter dressing...and that scramble looks AMAZING...thanks for the inspiration. :)
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oh I want to try that kombucha. Wish we could do a local kombucha trade! Buddha's for Revive!
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I'm so glad you're back at it with the yoga!! I need to do the same, I'm lacking a little center and balance. Beautiful eats :)
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I love that you always start your day with lots of water :) I try to do that in the mornings also, BUT there are those days where I wake up so hungry that I can't wait for breakfast :)

The Kombucha looks really good, checked out their site and wish I could try it!
I'm loving the amount of sweet potato in this post!
looks like some yummy eats! Especially the oatmeal stout. hahaha ;) I'm a huge fan of dark beer. IPAs and stouts are my fav. I love scouting out the microbrews when I travel!!

there is something about eating home-grown produce that makes you feel so accomplished, proud and wholesome. I can't describe the feelings exactly but I'm sure you get it! :)
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your posts always make me smile!!! i think our tastes in food are very similar. gotta try that pumpkin scramble, i think i would like it.

also - beer in the morn!? so fun! love the freedom and spontaneity!!

i gotta get back into yoga too!! thanks for the reminder =)
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Love that yoga is back in your life! I know thatbisnsomething you wanted : )

The pumpkin scramble looks amazing!! All the eats do! I love that you add crunch on top of your smoothies! In always do too!! Xoxo
Hi Alaina...I just recently discovered your beautiful blog and have spent many hours reading all your posts. It's so so nice to see the balance you seem to have in your life. I spent many years restricting and denying myself foods because they weren't " healthy" and needless to say, I was completely miserable. Moderation is just so healthy and nourishing for the body and soul! Oh and also, you have a beautiful family. :)
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Hi Rose! Welcome :-) Thanks for reading my blog and saying such sweet things! Balance and moderation are still things I strive for. It doesn't always come naturally, but I try! Thanks again and I hope to see you back again soon!
Goodness, your meals are always so complete, gorgeous, and delicious-looking- but not extremely difficult to make. I seriously come to your blog sometimes when I need meal inspiration.
Also - I am so glad you are able to practice again! I just started doing yoga again after a year of not, and I am feeling so much better. Wonderful.

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