I woke up to an e-m-p-t-y kitch!! We took all our food with us to Florida and left nothin’. So I put my thinking cap on and scrounged together breakfast/lunch. Despite how cold it is here, I was craving some icy green.
No milk. No banana. No fruit of any kind. What to do?
I experimented with silken tofu and pumpkin puree to make a quasi Green Monster.
Pumpkin Tofu Green Monster
- ~2/3 cup of silken tofu
- 1/2 cup pumpkin puree
- 1/2 cup frozen chopped spinach
- A splash of half and half and water to get the blades of my Magic Bullet turning
- LOTSA cinnamon and stevia
It was thick ‘n’ goopy. The texture was similar to yogurt so I ate it with a spoon 
It could have used some juice…perhaps OJ?
After some cereal snackin’, my Momma and I headed out to Sports Authority because there was a $25 coupon off a purchase of $100 or more in the Sunday paper. The running shoes that I wear, Asics Gel-Kayanos, were on sale for $99.99! They are normally $139.99! So $75 is a STEAL!!
When I got there, I spotted these Gel-Kinetics on sale for $99.99 too!! These are normally $159.99. I decided I’d give them a shot instead. It’s not like I’m injury free with my current running shoes anyways (although I love them a lot alot).
I think they’re pretty good looking too
I still have some mileage left on my current running shoes but when a deal like this comes around, I have to go for it.
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Afterwards, we headed to Trader Joe’s to pick up some whole wheat pizza dough but they were out 
I didn’t want to stock up too much since I’m leaving for school in 2 days. So I got some almond milk to bring with me, kefir (to leave here for my Momma)…and…
Oat bran, Brown Rice Tortillas, and PITA PUFFS!!!!
These were new at Trader Joe’s! They’re so fun!! I had quite a bit as a pre-workout snack.
They taste like light airy pita chips.
Now I’m about to head to the gym downstairs for a nighttime workout. Probably some incline treadmilling, ellipticalling and strength training (if I’m in the mood). Check out the horizon!!!! This photo does not do it justice. It was 500x prettier than it looks.
After I get back, I’m going to eat what my Poppa prepared for dinner (one of my last home-cooked meals for a LOOOONG time…tear).
- Romaine lettuce salad w/ salmon filet
- Black-eyed pea shrimp salad
Black-Eyed Pea Shrimp Salad
- chopped celery
- chopped parsley
- chopped tomatoes
- chopped onions
- black-eyed peas
- cooked shrimp
- extra-virgin olive oil
- salt
- pepper
- italian seasoning
- rice vinegar
My daddy’s pretty cool, huh??
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I’ll probably have some pumpkin kefir along with my dinner plate. I wouldn’t be surprised if some holiday chocolate jumped in my mouth either! Have a great Sunday Night y’all.
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aww that pic made me miss home! your smoothie looked delish as did those pita puffs. i am so bad with portion control when i buy those things i could eat the whole darn bag. enjoy your last couple of days at home before you head off to school!
Thanks for sharing the recipe. Hubby found some vegan shrimp the other day and I have no clue what to do with it!!!
Im totally impressed by the awesome smoothie you were able to concot with limited produce! LOOKs GREAT!
Love your new shoes, too!!
Stay warm down there in FLorida (wow, that sounds so weird!)
Yay for your Daddy making such a yummy and healthy meal! That GM looks pretty darn awesome, next time I am in a pinch, I will have to try it!
great green monster creation with silken tofu, I bet it tastes amazing and holds you for a while!
those Tj’s mini pitas are sooo cute, they’re new right? I’ve never seen them before, I’d love to try them out!
Great bargains on the new shoes! Asics are the best, they are the only type of sneakers I will wear.
Those pita puffs look yummy!
I gotta give those Pita Puffs a try. Cute shoes – what a score!
Yum that salad looks delish and HOW CUTE are those pita puffs!?? Gotta try those next time!
Glad you are home safely my dear.
I need to keep an eye out for those pita puffs. I can’t wait! I am going to TJ’s next Monday! Anything else look good while you were there?
oooohhh LOVE the running shoes! super cute! and you definitely gotta get those deals when they are available…can’t wait to see your review on your new shoes! Have a safe trip back to school! xoxo!
Love everything from TJ’s! Those pita puffs look fun
That “smoothie” is such a pretty shade of green!
Jealous of your new running shoes– you’ll have to tell us how you like them!
Hmm i’ve been wanting to try those pita PUFFS!! Have you had tj’s regular pita chips with sea salt?? How do they compare?!
Wow, your dad made that dinner? My dad wouldn’t touch all those veggies! Yay for the new shoes- I love the colors
Yum, that salad looks so fresh and delicious!
Love the new kicks!
Aaand that salad looks amazing!! Your dad IS pretty cool
Happy Monday!
New running shoes are my fav!!
puff pitas?! THOSE ARE SO CUTE!! i love it!!
and your green monsta! whoo!
pita puffs sound really good! & yay for kefir
that green smoothie sounds interesting and pretty delicious!
What a gorgeous view! I’m jealous—I can see shopping center lights, but it takes like half an hour to actually get to it.
Trader Joe’s always has the coolest stuff! I have to remember to get those pita puffs the next time I’m there. I love their snack foods more than anything :] Have fun with your pretty new sneakers!
Whoaaaa $160?? That’s so much for shoes! Even being on sale for $100 is a lot! Running shoes are crazy expensive…
Mmm
your dad’s meal looks delish. Also, the view from your gym is gorgeous. And I got some kefir from trader joe’s last week too! Ate it with pom seeds and felt like you. what do you think of the brown rice wraps from TJs? I don’t like them :[ i like the low-carb whole wheat wraps (theyre smaller in size)… they are soooooooooooo chewy.
I wish I had seen those pita puffs at TJ’s today! I totally would have gotten those! I got some crazy delicious green beans instead though!
If it’s prettier that the picture, it must be wonderful because I love this view already!
xxx Julia (Taste of Living)
Love deals
I have been able to find decent running shows at Marshalls & TJ Maxx (I have a pair of UnderArmour ones I got for 39.99! & I love them!)
whenever I come back from vacay, the food is always scarce in my house I make up the strangest concoctions too! your pumpkin green monster looks great though!! such a pretty color. those pita puffs look AWESOME! i want to get some at TJs when i go later!! thanks for the review
HOT shoes!!
Your smoothie is so creative and looks yummy! Your dinner looks great too
. Enjoyed the vacay recaps!
I almost started to drool when i saw the pita puffs. they look AMAZING. now im craving them and back at school with no trader joes!
those shoes look so cool! enjoy your last 2 days home!!!
Way to get creative with breakie!! And those runners look very comfy. You’ll have to let us know how you like’em.
BEAUTIFUL horizon!
$75??? That’s such a great deal!
Mmm and that GM looks awesome!
So I can’t help but add my 2 cents in terms of running injuries… You NEED to read Born to Run- not only is it a great book with tons of great stories, but it also talks a lot about running injuries and how to prevent that.
I’ve sworn off running shoes and run only in my Vibram 5 fingers (essentially barefoot running) in hopes of recovering a knee injury from a marathon I ran in college.
Seriously, check it out. TOTALLY worth it.
I loveee getting new running shoes! any new workout stuff makes me more motivated to workout
and yes your dad is pretty cool!
Beautiful horizon! I live for sunrises and sunsets. They make the soul happy
Yes,you Dad rocks!-Killer Dindin!
Your dad is awesome. Seriously, you guys have the best seafood meals. The pita puffs look so fun! I love TJ’s whole grain french onion pita chips yummmm
Awesome new shoes!! I have the hardest time buying new running shoes…i usually stick with Nike because they fit well, but do you have any tips or advice on picking good shoes?
Wonderful sunset, Allie! Your new Asics are great; hope they work well for you – very sensible to buy them now, at that price… Your food looks yum, too – shame we don’t have a TJ’s in the UK. Wish you a safe, happy return to school.
allie i’ll make you a homecooked meal
just let me know when you want to come over to chapel hill!
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