Category Archives: Recipe

WIAW #2

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I made another zucchini muffin today. Not necessarily a new kind, just another variation.

Why am I so obsessed with muffins? I have tons of recipes for them. And it’s simple: muffins are portable and they don’t require precision cutting like brownies.

Disclaimer: I have nothing against brownies.

Recipe down below but right now, some WIAW action!

And ‘Like’ my blog page on Facebook, because you’re all wonderful like that <3

Yogurt Bowl with Blueberries, Pineapple & Kashi Go Lean Berry Crunch

Stacy's Pita Chips + Hummus

Spinach & Feta Lazy Pizza

Chocolate Acai Smoothie 

  • 1 packet Sambazon frozen pure unsweetened acai
  • 1 frozen banana
  • 1 cup unsweetened chocolate almond milk
  • 2 tsp Navita’s Superfood protein mix
  • 1 tsp xanthan gum
  • monster handful of spinach

Cranberry Walnut Muffins are exactly the same as the recipe for Walnut Spice muffins, only with cranberries added :) I also reduced the amount of shredded zucchini to 1 & 1/2 cups.

I realize it doesn’t get anymore exciting that another zucchini recipe……. :D but I bought a new shower curtain today! My old one was plastic & ripped. I got it on sale at a Canadian ikea-esque store called Jysk. It has magnets at the bottom!!!!  Unheard of!!!!! I don’t get out much. I am still looking for some cute bathroom decor and yes, I usually keep my countertops bare, save for my Clarisonic & a lotion. I’m going to go for a long walk, hope it doesn’t rain, then come home & watch Entourage and Glee.

Happy Wednesday!

Damn It, Janet

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I went for a run this morning & resisted the urge to dance to the Rocky Horror Glee soundtrack. Ok, maybe not resisted. I couldn’t help myself but do a little dance — while running — to the Time Warp. Let’s do the Time Warp agaaaaaain ♫

I LOVE Glee so much. I can’t really name a song off Glee that I don’t like. And I was horrified when I found out they were replacing the whole cast… I mean, they did it with Degrassi and it was never the same. I have a feeling I’ll stop watching Glee when that happens but for now, I’m in love with S2 :D

Are you a Glee fan? Who’s your favourite character? 

Mine is 100% definitely Finn. He’s such a doof. I also love Brittney! Everything she says cracks me up.

“I’m going as a Peanut Allergy.”

I had the same French Toast as yesterday, only this time I also topped it with some apple juice sweetened dried cranberries. 

Tilapia with Spinach & Feta

To everyone who says healthy eating requires too much effort, just try this. If it were any easier, it would have come in a takeout container.

All you need is:

  • 1 tilapia fillet for every person
  • spinach
  • lite feta cheese
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
Simply pour lemon juice over the tilapia and bake in oven for 10 minutes at 450 degrees. Steam the spinach for about 6 minutes or until wilted. Put spinach in strainer & drain any excess liquid. Sprinkle feta over spinach. Eat.
I want to film a vlog, so look for that this week! I think it’d be a fun little shake up, plus I think it’s fun when you actually get to hear a bloggers voice. 9 times out of 10, it’s not what you’d thought it would be.

7 Questions For You!

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Use a strainer, kids. 

Otherwise, your sink full of dirty dishes will end up eating your $1.50 a serving Carba Nada noodles instead of you.

I think I let out an actual whimper as the lid of the pot slipped from my grip and freed all of my noodles. I had to boil more water, but in the end, it turned out ok :D  

(I ate like half the veggies while I was waiting for the second batch of noodles)

I mixed the Carba Nada fettucini with some zucchini fettucini, tomatoes, edamame, and a little bit of OrganicVille chili sauce. I topped it with some low fat cheddar because cheese on pasta is the ultimate.

And now, I have some questions for you to answer! Mostly because I’m just curious and need some new perspectives.

7 Questions 

1. How often do you have protein-focused meals?  

Not that often. I mostly do veggie-focused meals, so I need to integrate way more protein into my diet.

2. Do you drink diet sodas? 

I used to be addicted, but I haven’t had one in about 3 years.

3. What have been the personal benefits of changing your eating habits? (I’m most curious about this one!!)

  • Went from having severe headaches daily to about once a month
  • Clearer skin, clearer mind
  • Healthier hair…. etc

4. What skin products do you use on a daily basis? 

3 things – Clarisonic Skin Brush, Clearasil acne wipes, Bliss Triple Oxygen C moisturizer

5. Do you turn your turn signal lights on even when you’re in a designated turning lane? 

Not anymore. It’s like wearing socks when you’re not wearing shoes — pointless

6. Are you a procrastinator? 

100% yes.

7. What’s your favourite clothing store? 

I need to know where else I should shop. Right now, it’s Express.

Cowboys And Iron Chefs

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These next couple days will be the final zucchini hurrah on the blog. If I was on Iron Chef America, I could totally kick Bobby Flay’s ass if the secret ingredient was zucchini.

Starting sometime next week will be tomato-focused recipes and a couple of fun summery desserts!

But first…

Last night, I attended one of the best concerts I’ve ever been to. I have ALWAYS wanted to see Keith Urban in concert & when Adam bought the tickets, I was beyond thrilled. I have never had so much fun at a concert before!!! He sang all of his hits, plus a couple new ones that I really liked!

Jake Owen was the opening act, and he was fantastic! Both of them seemed like they were having an absolute blast performing and thus, the entire audience was involved and having a blast too. If you haven’t heard Barefoot Blue Jean Night by Jake Owen, I’d recommend downloading it; it’s the perfect summer song. Then it was time for some Keith! 

And now… australian cowboy hotness aside, it’s time for my next zucchini recipe.

Stuffed Zucchini! 

  • zucchini cut in half length-wise and the seeds/pith scooped out
  • lean ground turkey
  • basil & oregano (about 1/2 tsp each)
  • 1 medium onion chopped into small pieces
  • 1 cup quinoa
  • 1 large can of tomato juice + another cup of tomato juice
I used 2 zucchini, but mine were so huge that it was all I needed. You can definitely tweak this recipe to fit the number of zucchini you have + the size of your bakeware.

Sautee the onions and let the ground turkey brown in a pan. Break up the turkey, add the spices & the quinoa. Mix it all together & fill your zucchini boats. Ladle tomato juice around and on top of the zucchini, cover and cook in the oven for an hour at 450.
Before: After: These were delicious! They were purely experimental, as I have never tried stuffed zucchini before. Although, in my desperate state to use up all my zucchini, I may get delirious and start cooking zucchini stuffed zucchini. If you have a friend with a large vegetable garden, take advantage of them. They will appreciate it. I’m off to install my new faster wireless router and then I’m heading out for a long rollerblade. Happy Sunday!

What’s the best concert you’ve ever been to? Or, what would be your dream concert?