October 18th, 2009 
Andrea I have too much on my plate right now with school, therefore the blog is the first thing that has to go.
I hope I can eventually manage my time well enough to be able to run the blog along with my school work, but at this time it is just not possible.I have a new layout in mind and want to do an overhaul to the blog appearance, so I am going to have to step away from writing until I have the time and energy to create worthy posts.
Thanks for understanding!
October 11th, 2009 Andrea Cleaning the fridge out is always such a delightful chore for the week. It’s when I realize I have lots of produce that needs to be eaten!
This week it was two big ole broccoli heads and half a bag of brussel sprouts.
The best way to ensure that I eat greens like these is to throw em in to be lightly steamed. As I mentioned in a previous post, my super cheap basket steamer is bomb and always saves the day.
Chop off the broccoli florets…. rinse both sprouts & broccoli….
STEAM.
Pretty flippin easy if you ask me. I had leftover broth needing to be used up as well, so I used a mixture of broth/water to steam with. Once steamed I store them in an airtight container in the fridge to keep on hand for meals.
For me they are staples in most of my meals. (and even Ryan’s when he dines with me)
For example; lunch yesterday consisted of large spinach salads with steamed vegetables. To make it more hearty, Ryan and I split an avocado, each taking half, and cooked up some burgers to crumble over top. Ryan had the Wild Caught Alaskan Salmon Burgers (which are so tasty!) and tried out a Sunshine Burger for the first time. OMG. Talk about YUM!!!
I think I may have found a new obsession. The Sunshine Burger was amazing…… highly recommend trying them out if you like burger substitutes. Simple ingredients, unlike Boca & Gardenburger brands, and gluten free!
Another tasty creation I whipped up for lunch using the same steamed broc + brus. sprouts was this simple marinara dish. With it being so cold outside, I tend to crave comforting foods.
Using what I had on hand, I tossed a warmed another Sunshine burger in a skillet pan with a touch of organic butter + tore it apart into pieces + added the veggies + smothered in leftover Muir Glen Roasted Garlic Marinara Sauce + threw in a few pinches of nutritional yeast (to give it a little cheesy flavor).
Maybe not the most aesthetically pleasing… but my taste buds were in love!
So the point of this post….
It is so easy to whip up quick meals that are vegetable based… and steamed veggies make it even easier. If you want something even simpler, you can reheat your steamed treasures and top with a small amount of butter and enjoy. Yum!
What are some of your staples you keep on hand for quick, simple meals?
October 10th, 2009 Andrea Because of the snow!!
Can you believe we had our first bout of snow here in Boulder?
Gorgeous!
So I mentioned I came down with the flu. It was pretty crappy. Luckily none of your “typical” flu symptoms (stomach and *ugh um* bathroom issues) struck me. It was serious headaches, fatigue and fever. I stayed in bed for three days and it helped a TON.
Few things that kept me alive:
1) Broth and Soups
It’s best to keep your diet simple when sick. Soups and liquids are ideal because it takes less energy for your body to digest. We want to devote as much energy in our body to our immune system. Another immune inhibitor is sugar — so try to avoid this when feeling icky.
2) Lotsa Wata
This is probably the most annoying thing to hear when you feel sick, but this time it really helped me out. I tried super hard to push the fluids and it helped! So chug it. It helps to have water bottles filled and ready to grab out of the fridge.
3) Supplements
I am not a fan of antibiotics or vaccines.. or most medicines (unless it’s absolutely necessary), but I do like natural approaches. I took a quick trip out to my doctor, who is a naturopath, and she hooked me up with these (and a note for the professors!)
Buffered Vitamin C + Virus Killer If anyone is interested in the treatment plan my doc gave me I would be more than happy to email you the Flu Protocol she gave me.
Last but not least. SLEEP. Do it. Just let yourself lay in bed all day. It will do wonders.
If you have yet to get the flu, keep up the good work!
Here are a few preventative suggestions for this winter:
Those were my instructions 
I hope they can benefit you as well!
Sleep tight!
October 9th, 2009 Andrea Okay long time no post.
I have the flu.
ARRGGGHHHH!!!!!
Back to bed I go.
October 4th, 2009 Andrea I want to dedicate this post to my love for salad. Oh green, leafy leaves how you taste so good and fresh. Topped with fresh vegetables + raw goat cheese and my heart melts. Please never leave me.
Yeah a little on the weird side, but that is how I feel right now and you have to express your emotions somehow! On another note, I am learning to enjoy the simplicity of life. Extravagant meals are always lovely, but simple dinners have grown on me. And this leads me to our simple dining experience at ModMarket.
Ryan and I both noticed this new little eatery and so we gave’r a shot. MODMarket is a simple place to enjoy a salad or flatbread (pizza). I was a little surprised by the menu – definitely only salad and flatbread – don’t expect anything but.
I chose the Build Your Own Salad and Ryan went with a half order of Goat Cheese Flatbread One thing I did notice is they offered gluten-free flatbread. Ryan’s portion was small and he wished he would have ordered the regular size. Inelaborate and tasty.
I would go back and enjoy another meal from there. The build your own salad was priced extremely well. A great lunch + family + reasonably priced restaurant. I will be interested to see if this place gains popularity. If you have a chance stop on in for a simple meal.
Let me know if you’ve enjoyed a meal from there!
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