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I was a busy baker today!
I made 28 Blueberry banana mini loaves! Tonight, I also have to make an order of my Vegan Flax ‘n Gl’oat muffins.
The sun kept peeking out from the clouds all day long and luckily when Eric and I left for our outdoor workout it was gorgeous and sunny!! :) That made me a very happy camper!
Before the run with my Canada Day balloon: ;)
On the last 1/2 mile it started to sprinkle though. It was kind of refreshing because we were both quite hot and it was very humid outside.
The workout:
- Outdoor run, including 2 huge hills
- Distance: 4.60 miles
- Duration: 42 minutes
- Max Heart rate: 171 bpm
- Avg heart rate: 154 bpm
- Avg pace: 9:15 min/mile
It was a great run! Eric was on bike of course, motivating me to pick up the pace! lol. I love our bike/runs together. It is a nice chance to catch up and relax with one another.
Not even 1 minute after we got home, it started to DOWNPOUR!!! Now that is luck! lol.
I also did the SGBC exercises! You can assume that I am doing them according to the calendar unless I mention otherwise. This will save me from having to say the exercises I did each time! :)
Since it was wet outside, I knew I had to go with my indoor option for the picnic! :)
You already saw part 1 of the picnic at lunch.
Now I was on to part 2!
I made a variation of a recipe from 101 Cookbooks called Lemon Tofu Cucumber Salad.
My version (Serves 1-2):
Mix together the sauce ingredients and set aside.
Sauce:
- 1.5 T lemon juice
- 1 T EVOO
- pinch of sea salt
- 2 T light Italian Dressing
- 1 green onion, chopped
- 1 teaspoon minced dill (see pic below)
Dill:
I didn’t have fresh so that is what I used.
Base:
- 5 oz extra firm tofu
- 1 zucchini
Chop up 5 oz. of extra-firm tofu and 1 zucchini and grill in a skillet until lightly browned. Add crushed black pepper to taste.
Mix together and sprinkle with sunflower seeds! :) I also added 1/2 avocado at the end!
Then I cooked Eric a hamburger wrap, knowing that he would not be pleased with tofu! lol.
I started to assemble our plates and the picnic setting! It was so much fun! Eric had no idea what I was doing…lol.
The wine:
The candles and flowers:
Trees…
More food with candles…
Big cushions and a nice comfy blanket…
Ta-da!
Our eats on green plates. Eric got to eat off our new Wal Mart plastic leaf platter that we got on sale for $3!! You can’t tell from this pic, but it is huge!
My plate:
Oh I just LOVED both of these salads!!! :) Such great picnic food!
I thought this shirt was fitting tonight:
;)
Sketchie was sad he couldn’t come in:
We stuffed ourselves with cherries and bread for dessert:
I cleaned my plate. Eric ate everything but the tofu I snuck on his plate :(
I went to the kitchen for 1 minute and I came back and found this!!!!
Asleep wrapped up in his blanket! bahaha
I guess today was just too much excitement for the poor guy!
Well folks, I am off to bake an order! I am feeling much better today because I had some down time periodically throughout the day and took mini breaks! I also loved that I cooked some new recipes today. I find cooking so relaxing- I just zone out!!
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Ciao!
Tonight’s question: What are you doing for 4th of July long weekend?
Canadians- How did/are you celebrating Canada Day today?
Do you cook or bake anything out of the ordinary or do you have something that is a tradition with your family/friends?
OMGoodness, those mini loaves look good!
Ange, I noticed your headphone cords all tangling infront of you. I’m not sure if you like that or not, but and wanted to mention what I do with my ipod shuffle… I run the headphone cords down my back, under my tank, and clip the shuffle on my waistband. Because of the raised ring on the shuffle, there’s really no need to have to look at it to skip songs/or adjust the volume. Anyways, just thought I’d share my tip ;)
How sweet!
I LOVE that tshirt! I have to find one.
Haha, that is SO something my fiance would do…wrap up like a burrito :) and look so cute!
You have such a beautiful home and food! Glad you enjoyed your day!
what a cute lil’ picnic you set up! that is so adorable. my favorite part is totally eric sleeping wrapped up :) that salad looks super good too – might have to try that one out.
I loved your picnic salads. I will be trying the bean salad this weekend for a picnic that from all the weather forcasts, is looking to be more of an indoor event.
Do you have a commercial kitchen at home? Your mini bread loaf looks delicious.
Good luck with all the baking. Jelena
I am heading to Blacksburg, VA to a party my brother is throwing. We are going to stay at my mother’s. This party apparently includes yard golf, bocce and lots of food and alcohol. Perfect way to celebrate the 4th!
I am planning on baking some zucchini bread tonight, but that is more because I have some zucchinis that need to be used. My family doesn’t really have anything traditional for the 4th. Other holidays we do, but not this one. Probably hamburgers, hot dogs and lots of beer.
Happiness Awaits
Love the picnic.
We celebrated Canada Day with a bit of Tennis, Swimming and a BBQ.
It was a great day!
Diana