Happy Valentine’s Day!!!
Despite being single, I love this holiday! It might be because my favorite color is red and a lot of what I own is pink (i.e. my sheets and backpack). Or perhaps it’s the hearts <3 <3 <3 and love all around.
I’m going to show you some highlights from V-Day Eve (yesterday)–the more presentable eats 
I had a lot ugly and un-pictured food because I’ve been studying for my exam on Tuesday.
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Pumpkin French Toast
Egg Bath:
- 1 egg
- a dollop of pumpkin
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- a splash of almond milk
- stevia
Topped with:
Apples + Pecans + Coconut + Almond Butter Drizzle
All I’ve wanted lately are Green Tea Lattes!!! I crave these day and night….literally.
I watched the Duke vs. Maryland basketball game at the gym while studying for my exam! I was extra nervous for this game because I knew Susan, a Maryland alum, was just waiting for us to lose and earn a batch of baked goods (our bet).
BUT we WON!!! I’m still baking for Susan because she’s coming to visit this weekend!!
*This elliptical isn’t my favorite and this TV was way too small (although it has volume) so I moved to the wide screen TVs on the other side. Much better
Post workout I had an ALIVE! Shake:
- 1/2 packet Alive! Vanilla
- 1/3 banana
- 3 strawberries
- 1/2 cup almond milk
- 1/2 cup frozen spinach
A soft ‘n’ juicy pear….on the brink of going bad!
Kabocha squash w/ ketchup
And then I failed to document dinner because I had to do work before watching Twilight New Moon with my friend, Rosalie! Our school plays some movies before they are released on DVD. I have yet to read the books so I don’t have anything to compare the movies to.
One question: Do the directors make it awkward/dramatic on purpose? I try to appreciate the movie for what it is but at some points I just had to chuckle out of pure awkwardness.
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I had 2 Dove Chocolates at the movie and then a kefir + frozen yogurt bowl with pumpkin, Kashi GoLean, and pecans.
Just you wait and see what I made for my V-Day Breakfast!!!!!
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Many of you have asked similar questions in previous comments, so I’m going to answer them here rather than send individual responses.
What’s with the water sitch?
There is construction going on near my apartment, so they have been turning the power and water off quite frequently. Sadly, the new facilities (small gym, eatery, common space) won’t be open until mid-March (which means mid-April) so we won’t be able to enjoy the benefits of enduring all of this muddy, noisy construction.
How do you cook your kabocha squash?
I usually roast my kabocha slices at 350 degrees F for ~30 minutes. I reheat them in the microwave for ~1 min. and they become nice and soft like sweet potatoes.
How do you cook your eggplant?
I usually slice them into disc shapes and roast them for ~10-15 min. on each side. If I am making a stir fry, I will pan fry them with the other veggies in oil and some kind of sauce. The dining hall on campus has roasted eggplant, so I’ve been getting eggplant from the salad bar lately.
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happy valentines day!!!!! you’re so cheery, i love it. i’ve been ssingle every valentines day throughout my 21 years lol and i usually don’t mind it either. for some reason this year i’ve been super down in the dumps
i love your french toast meal – it looks sooooo incredible
Yummm, french toast looks so good. I finally got coconut flakes/chip thingies, so I can liberally sprinkle them on stuff like all the cool bloggies!
Haha, I’d LOVE to bet on baked goods! Better than gambling away my savings account, haha. Can’t wait to see what you baked up
The books are so so so much better than the movies! And I think they add the drama/emotional tension in there because it is very evident in the book. I’m jealous you got to watch it. I’m waiting for it to come out!
That pumpkin french toast is making me drool…it looks incredible! I feel the same way about the Twilight movies. They’re just so awkward! The whole time I want to yell at them to stop being so obsessed with each other. I’m a hopeless romantic, but it’s a little over the top. Plus, it’s not exactly the picture of a healthy relationship, especially considering so many really young girls are obsessed with the series.
Happy Valentine’s Day…can’t wait to see what you made for breakfast!
Happy Valentine’s Day to you too! That french toast looks amazing. I agree about New Moon. I have read the books but some parts in the movie are just awkward. New Moon is a million times better than the first movie though, if you can imagine!
OOooh all your food loooks fab – apple cinnamon toast and kabocha – love it!
Hooray for you for liking Valentine’s Day so much – I’m bitter and single, I’ll try and absorb some of your joy for this [stupid :p] holiday!! Have a good day
Happy Valentines! I love that leaf plate x x
Hey Allie!! I just came over from Susan’s blog and wanted to say hi!! I love finding blogs with the same mentality of healthy living as I do!! Plus, having a love for running doesn’t hurt either!!
Hope you have a Happy Valentine’s Day!!
I have seen your comments on so many blogs, and I finally made my way over to your site, which is FANTASTIC by the way. I love all your pictures and writing style. You are absolutely adorable. And that pumpkin french toast looks to die for. I have made a lot of pumpkin things in my life, but never french toast. What a brilliant idea. Anyways-I can not wait to read more of your posts. Happy Valentine’s Day!
Ahhh we didn’t just lose, we got CRUSHED. A lose is a lose, as per the announcers on TV, so it doesn’t matter if it was by 2 or 20! I’m excited to see you in a week!!
I wish I liked French Toast! Yours looks sooo good!
Good job on that early studying! You’re sure to get an A!
Happy Valentine’s day!!
Happy Valentine’s Day! While I don’t like eggplant, I know that its best to slice, and salt the eggplant and put paper towels on top to get the moisture out – just like tofu. It’s supposed to take the bitterness out I think?
Mmmm, love pumpkin french toast!
What I love even more is the Pumpkin Granola you introduced into my life. Girl, I just made this and I am in complete LOVE! So So So good!
Thanks for the recipe.
Hope you are having the most wonderful Valentines Day. <3 you Allie!
That french toast looks divine. Could go for some Dove chocolate right about now. Happy Valentine’s day to you
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Your french toast always looks so delicious! Love the nut butter on top! Yayy for Duke. That is very exciting that ya’ll won. I haven’t seen New Moon yet- I can’t wait until its out on DVD. Hope you have a great Valentine’s day
i love this holiday too! for many of the same reasons! (pink, red <3)
i may be single and sometimes bitter, but i can celebrate all forms of love, friends, family, a strong body, blogs, yummy food, sunshine……!
happy vday!
ahh that french toast looks beyond amazing!! and i agree- i am so drawn to thsi holiday because of hte colors & all the hearts hahah can’t lie! and i really cant answer any of your questions, sorry love :] have a great night <3
I have never thought to put ketchup on squash but yanno that sounds kind of good! Maybe sometime soon.
Wow that breakfast looks fire! ahhh please be my personal cook for a day.
HAPPY VALENTINES DAY GIRL
Do you wash your squash before you roast it since you eat the skin as well? I really wanna try eating it with ketchup like you do but I’m wondering about the skin…
“egg bath”….love that term!
I think I may need to amke some French toast in the morning!
Your post had some of my favorite foods- French toast and kabocha! I will usually roast my eggplant in round slices like you do. Sometimes I’ll get fancy and sautee it in veggie broth and Indian-inspired spices and serve with brown rice!
I hate edward. I don’t understand how he is considered attractive. Robert Pattison is sexy, but Edward Cullen does not look good as a shiny, muscle-less, ashen vampire. AND he is so mentally abusive, playing those mind tricks on Bella. TEAM JACOB ALL THE WAY!
Yay for freewater movies
I bought coconut milk kefir today at WF! I tried some in a cereal mix just a moment ago and I think I like it….
That French toast looks beautiful, yum! Love the idea of adding pumpkin. Now I’m craving kabocha too, I haven’t seen it on sale recently here.
Glad you had a nice, delish V-day!
And I adore the Twilight series, because I read the books, but the one criticism I have of the movies is that for people who did not read it, they are a bit intense. But on the other had, they are GREAT representations of the book. So I guess no, they didn’t try to make it awkward, there’s just super intense stuff involved
The french toast looks so good and I love the almond butter drizzle! Hope your exam went well!! I was totally wondering about that crazy water situation, so I feel better now.