Greetings!
We finally made it to bed last night at 1:30am and were up at 6am. Saaa-weet. ;)
You know I love my Green Monsters, Japanese Sencha green tea, and Vegan Overnight Oats in the morning, but I’m pretty sure there is no better way to start the day than a juicy mango.
Off. the. hook.
Mango > Cherries (this week, anyways)
I also made some Carob Pumpkin Vegan overnight oats to go along with it!
Carob Pumpkin Vegan Overnight Oats
Ingredients:
- 1/3 cup oats
- 2 tbsp chia seeds
- 1/3 cup pumpkin
- 2 tbsp carob powder
- 1/2 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 cup almond milk
- 1 tbsp almond buttahhhh
Directions: Whisk everything together except the almond buttahhhh in a small bowl and place in fridge for about 1/2 hour (or longer if preferred).
Fueled up and ready to fly!
We’re going to miss Sketchie dearly.
I think he is sad too.
He loves sleeping on paper, by the way. It’s like a nest. ;)
He is going to have tons of fun with grandma and grandpa…he just doesn’t know it yet!
I stuffed our suitcases full of Glo Bars and Amazing Grass. I should be good to go!
We are flying out of Buffalo as it was about $200 cheaper than flying out of Toronto. When we arrive we are meeting up with Eric’s Irish uncle who just happens to be in town for Lollapalooza that he is catering. Other plans include possibly going to the Yum Universe Launch Party tonight.
See you in Chicago!
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have a fABULOUS time – *SO* wish I could be there with everyone (wedding this weekend…)
it’s already blocked off on my 2011 calendar :)
can’t wait to hear all about it – safe travels!
OMG, you’re flying out of my hometown AND you have my white and blue mini plate! Love those mini plates. Have a great flight and a great time!
Hey… your sleeping schedule last night sounds like mine!! I think we’ll be running on excitement in Chicago ;) See you soooon and safe travels!! xo
I’ve never flown out of Buffalo, but I don’t drive so I really have no way of getting there. I try to take the subway to the airport when I’m going on a personal trip so I don’t waste money on car service (but I totally take the car service when I’m traveling for work, hehehe)
Have fun! And be safe :)
Have a blast! Those cat pictures are adorable.
Wish I could be there to meet you!
Sketchie is seriously the coolest looking cat. And I hate cats! :)
Have fun this weekend!
Have fuuuuuun! I’m so jealous! Oh, and have a safe trip :)
Wei-Wei
Ohmygosh. I love your cat’s spots! That is the most unique coat I’ve ever seen. :)
Does sketchy punish you when you leave him?
I’ve been wanting to try the pumpkin overnight oats but since you only use 1/3 cup of pumpkin, how long would the rest of the pumpkin can that I don’t use keep in the fridge ?
It’ll keep in the fridge for a long time! I keep my left over pumpkin in a small tupperware container. I don’t think I’ve ever had left over pumpkin go ‘bad’, even after a few weeks.
Blegh, I’ve had pumpkin go bad, the Libby brand. I think it was after3 weeks though. Depressing.
Crazy Sketchie! Hahaha I am not a cat lover, but I must admit I like the pics of yours.
Have fun in Chi-town. Wish I could be there!
Have a great time! I can’t wait to hear about the conference from everyone!
Your cat looks like a mini-leapord. haha
Enjoy your trip to HLS. Chicago is a beautiful city so I’m sure you all with have a great time.
I hope you have a great time at HLS. It looks like its going to be a great time!!
Have a safe trip! I wish I was going to be at HLS!
That mango looks so ripe and delicious!
Have fun! Chicago is amazing, one of my favourite cities, can’t wait to read all about it!
Just wanted to let you know that I made your vegan enchaladas last night and they were delicious!! Such a simple and awesome recipe. So glad I made extra for today’s lunch!
Have fun in Chicago!
Sketchie is too cute! My cats do the same thing with newspaper, they absolutely love it! Looking forward to meeting you this weekend. :)
I can’t wait to meet you in Chicago.
Have fun! Chicago is one of my favourite cities in North America!! Not sure if you will have time, but the waterfront is beautiful for running.
Have a safe trip and so much fun!
Those cupcakes are adorable! Have a great time at the Summit!
Have a great trip! Those pumpkin overnight oats look wonderful, and that mango is to die for!
Have a great time!!! I SO wish I were going!
Have a great time and a safe flight!
Have a great time… wish I was going to be there!
Happy Travels!!
I love mango! It’s one of my favorite, or possibly my most favorite, fruit. However, I’m always bummed that there isn’t more to it because of the big pit in the middle. How did you cut your so well??
Have a great time this weekend!
A trick I use is to cut close to the pit on both sides, then you score the mango into squares, flip the skin, slice off the cubes and voila. Very little mess and no wasted fruit. Then of course I knaw off any fruit left on the pit. :-)
I bet you’re going to have tons of fun, and I can’t wait to hear all about how everything goes there!
Angela, wishing you and your husband a safe flight to chicago and a terrific & fun time!!
I might actually try that overnight oats recipe! (I haven’t been wowed by them yet, but this looks great!!
Save travels and a wonderful HLS to all!
I like to start my mornings with a little Sketchie. I love when cats find odd places to lay down and sleep. They are little crazy like that.
Have a fabulous time!! Can’t wait to hear of recaps.
sketchie is the prettiest cat i’ve ever seen in my life! and how did you cut your mango so well?! every time i try it turns into a big fat ugly mess :(
Your cat is BEAUTIFUL!!! I love kitties … what lovely markings on Sketchie! And that mango looks fantabulous.
Have an amazing time and a safe safe trip!!!
I love that mango. It looks so juicy and fresh. :)
Have a great trip!
I think your cat is so cool looking! He looks like hes a pretty big guy too. Almost like a jungle cat. What breed is he?
Sketchie reminds me of a little cheetah :)
I haven’t had fresh mango in so long! They def. rule over cherries
How do you cut your mangoes? I always feel like I’m wasting so much of the good stuff!
A trick I use is to cut close to the pit on both sides, then you score the mango into squares, flip the skin, slice off the cubes and voila. Very little mess and no wasted fruit. Then of course I knaw off any fruit left on the pit.
It’s so exciting seeing so many bloggers gearing up for HLS! Have fun :)
Bawww Sketch! My cat in college would go beserks when I would come home from grocery shopping…he didn’t care if it was paper or plastic, he went NUTS for the empty bags! He would drag them under the coffee table and totally nest into them. So cute.
One of the things I am most looking forward to this weekend is trying your glo bars!! So happy that you are sharing with us all!!
I love your cute little Sketchie! His markings are so unique:)
Thats picture of Sketchie yawning is SO CUTE. Love when my kitty yawns and meows at the same time. lol.
See you in Chicago!
Awwww….I LOVE it when you post pictures of Sketchie. I’m total cat lover and he is such a cool looking cat!
Have a great trip!
Have a great time and a safe trip over! We always fly out of Seattle instead of Van – so much cheaper!!
Ohhhhhh I miss good mangoes!!!!
The look on sketchies face is just adorable! Such a sweetie :)
Enjoy Chicago!!!!
Have a wonderful trip! I wish I could be there too…but I will just live vicariously through you : )
Aw, sketchie. I’m going to miss my pets, too (and my husband – as he’s staying back and holding the fort down back home:) )
Woohoo I’m so excited for you! Have a great weekend in Chicago and I can’t wait to follow along! I WILL be at HLS next year! :)
Looks soo yummy! Have a blast at the HLS!
Sketchie should know that grandparents are always the best babysitters!! :)
Have fun! I can’t wait to read about it and live vicariously through you. ;)
I had a question about Amazing Grass products – I found some single serving packs at a health food store in Kensington market, but not the full containers. Are those not for sale in Canada?
Love the cupcakes – have a great time at the summit. So jealous but can’t wait to read your recaps
Nothing is more intoxicating than mango in the morning. Love your blog!!!
Have a safe trip! I’m looking forward to meeting you and sampling your Glo Bars this weekend!
I hope you have a nice flight!
And have an amazing time in Chicago!
Have so much fun here! You’re going to love Chicago!
I love Sketchie’s spots- is he a certain kind of cat? Have a great trip!
Have a WONDERFUL time in the windy city…Sketchie is the most BEAUTIFUL CAT I HAVE EVER SEEN..Wish I had one like that. He needs to on tv..
That mango looks delicious! Have fun in Chi-town!
Ahh, wish I could go. Have fun!
have a great time. your cat is absolutely gorgeous. i’m sure you’ve mentioned this before, but what type is he/she
I wish I was going to HLS! Have so much fun. I’ve yet to try a Glo Bar, but I really want to.
Have a good time in Chicago. I have never been there before but I am sure it is very nice.
Have fun in Chicago! Your cat is so dang cute I can’t take it! Personally I don’t like mango but I totally agree that there is nothing in the world like fresh fruit for breakfast (or anytime really!)
That mango looks like <3 on a plate :)
That looks like a fun party tonight I was checking it out.
Have fun in Chicago! I’m so jealous you have pumpkin! I can’t find it in the stores anywhere! I can’t wait til fall so it’s back on the shelves! :)
Have fun on your travels Angela – I’m so glad we get to go with you. I was nervous about what I was going to do without my OSG fix every day!
Love the Sketchie pics – can never have too many of those :)
I like his eyebrows – he looks tough!
aww Sketchie really is TOO CUTE :)
Kitties are the best! Mine love paper in any form too, especially wrapping paper so Christmas and birthday’s are pretty special days for them.
Hope you have a safe trip and lot’s of fun!
Oh! I wish I could go this year! Hoping to get there next year…will be great to finally meet all the bloggers I “know” from blog world. I hope everyone has so much fun! Can’t wait to see pictures from the events!
Happy Trails! I swear that is the MOST beautiful cat I have ever seen!
Incredible pictures of your cat, very precious!
Hopefully your not too exhausted!
OOOHHH You are going to have so much fun in Chicago!! I can’t wait to hear all about it!
That mango looks so delicious… You take such great pictures! And Sketchie is adorable as always.
Have fun in Chicago! Can’t wait to hear about your trip on the blog :)
Hope you have a blast in Chicago. My Fitnessista friend will be there. Hope you get together.
have a blast in the windy city!! woohoo!!
mm ive been totally obsessed with carob lately! <3
Sketchie is so cute. (sorry, new to your blog) I have not had pumpkin in soo long. It is definitely time, those oats looks great!
Cats love sleeping on paper! I always save tissue paper for mine. She likes to tear it up and then sit on her ‘spoils’ ….. uh she has a vendetta against all tissues.
I am so excited to go to HLS next year! I’m a new healthy blogger who found out about the conference too late. I hope you have a great time!
Where do you buy your chia seeds and what brand? I am on a gluten-free, dairy-free, wheat-free diet and need some help! Thanks!
So, I tried making the Carob Pumpkin Vegan Overnight Oats, but they didn’t turn out. I didn’t have the right ingredients on hand, so that probably had something to do with. I substituted ground flax seed for the chia seeds, cocoa powder for the carob powder & rice milk for the almond milk. It turned out bitter (I’m guessing from the cocoa vs carob – is carob sweeter than cocoa? I’ve never had it before) and runny (I’m guessing from the consistency of rice milk vs almond milk?) HELP!
I love your photos of Sketchie. The second one of him is priceless. My cats have a thing for tissue paper, which makes wrapping gifts in bags a little difficult.