This afternoon I ventured to a yoga class with my friends – Faith, Eileen, and Mary. I love having gym friends – exercise is so much more fun! The class was great – a really nice and pretty challenging vinyasa flow. And the room was WARM!! Not enough to make me sweat, but not cold either, and that’s improvement! We did a series of 3 camel poses and during that time, my cold disappeared. It’s back a little, but I really do feel much better after a day of super foods.
Back at home, I was pretty hungry from working out during snack time, so I sipped an Izze-esque while I made dinner. LOVE these because they are lighter in calories and sweetness – I find the regular Izzes to be too sweet. These are just 25% fruit juice in sparkling water. I could make this at home, but that would require purchasing 2 kinds of beverage (juice + s. water) and for now, this works to have in the pantry.
Tonight’s dinner was a random mix – but it worked!!
A while back, Copper River Salmon sent me a mix of smoked salmons as the finale of the summer tasting I did of salmon, and Matt has been urging me on to use this jar in a dinner for months. I guess the fact that he could see it through the glass made it more tempting!?
We used it in tonight’s pasta dinner. I tried to drain it (because I didn’t want all the excess fish oil in the pasta) but Matt insisted on keeping the oil drippings and then he DRANK THEM!!!!!!!!!!!! He has this thing with fish juices and brines. I love canned fish, but I could never drink the juice. Ew.
Tonight I rolled my eyes for the 100th time when he did it, but he got me when he said: “Just trying to get all the essential fatty acids I can!” Ha! Point noted.
Last time we made noodles with this Clementine Cashew Butter that Krissy sent me a while ago, Matt said it was one of the best pasta sauces he’s ever had. So I rolled with it on noodles a second time. I was not too tempted to put this on breakfast things for some reason (although it tastes amazing), but my gosh was it good for dinner sauces!!
Something is missing…
[Sounds of sriracha glugging from the bottle…]
That’s better.
This dish was made with Whole Foods brand vegetable shells and broccoli that I blanched in the pasta water in the last minute of cooking (I know this leaches a few of the nutrients out – but it’s super easy and something I only do with veggie + pasta dishes – and quickly!). I drained those and put them back in the warm pot with 2 clementines, the salmon and about 3 tbsp of the Clem-Cash butter. Sriracha on top!
The dish was awesome.
Piece O dark chocolate for dessert, House Hunters and I’m calling it a night!
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Heh, we have that same talking Homer beer opener
He talks every time we open the drawer!
That smoked salmon looks awesome!!! Gotta get some sort of fish at the grocery store on my next trip.
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my husband – a vegetarian – won’t let me cook fish at home b/c he can’t stand the smell. i wonder how much i’d have to pay him to have him drink fish juice from a jar.
Omg I didn’t know about Izze Esque! I totally agree the regular Izze sodas are too sweet – so excited to try this new version!
camel pose is one of my favorites — i feel like it cleans everything out!
that clementine cashew butter sounds very interesting… and delicious. enjoy the night!
I love house hunters!!! Unfortunately I watched all their online episodes this summer… just have to wait until I go home for Christmas where there’s a tv!
woo interesting flavor combo with the pasta. I love that you threw some clems in there!
Workout buddies are the best!
It is nice to have something social to look forward to and some motivation to get there! …..Dinner looks fab!
I was craving salmon last night. So I made salmon burgers and smothered them with a layer of left over sweet potatoes. Weird, but it worked! Yeah for salmon and great yoga and gym friends!
This post totally reminded me I took some salmon from whole foods out of the freezer last night to thaw. I’m copying your dinner! I have everything… even sriracha
yay!
Ugh my boyfriend grosses me out every time a can of olives is opened. Yuck!
I bet Matt would drink the ACV! Now that was gross. I get what he’s saying though. Dinner looks delicious. I hope you feel better tomorrow! Now, go gargle and get some rest.
Hot sauce makes everything better!
You need a SodaStream so much.
The Clementine Cashew Butter sounds wonderful. What a great sauce/spread/dip.
And Matt drinking fish juice and oils??! Whoa. Never heard of that one. Are you sure he’s not pregnant and experiencing first trimester cravings? Kidding
Gym friends are the best! It’s amazing how much faster the time passes when you’ve got great friends to chat with. Dinner looks yummy. And everything is exponentially more delicious with Sriracha sauce. Hands. Down. I think I could eat a flip-flop if it was generously topped with Sriracha.
You’re even cooler in my book now because of the sriracha lol! I put it on so many things, it’s probably not normal. That meal looks delish!
Salmon is da magical fish of de sea! I miss yoga. And I like that jar.
Ew. Drinking fish oil. EW. But hey, if it works for Matt…
Why, Matt, why??? Fish juices? Ew!
I love having gym friends too!! Big time!! — interesting dinner, but it looks good.
I would have never thought of putting all those flavors together! Interesting combos!!
Haha. Matt is not alone. I also drink tuna and salmon brine when it’s the low-sodium variety but certainly NOT oil. Though I do know people who like mopping the fishy oil with bread
A bit of brine also comes handy when I mash tuna for sandwiches or wraps.
Haha I could never drink the fish oil! Looks like a great dinner though
I have had an on and off again cold for the past month. I think it is due to allergies and the up and down weather. Gets hot here then cold then the next day it’s hot again. No fun! Hope you are feeling back to normal asap.
GAHHHH! Are you going to kiss Fishy Face tonight????
The only food that leaves him unkissable is onion!
Smoked Salmon, yum! I’ve been craving it for months, haven’t splurged yet though…. Maybe this weekend
Healthy essential fatty acids, right?
I could put Sriracha on everything! I was home for the whole week last week for Thanksgiving and I couldn’t find any in any of the grocery stores at home, so I had to go a whole week without it. I love it on scrambled eggs and kale the best.
I love fish!! SO good atop pasta.
I don’t know that I could drink the oils the fish was packed in. Maybe mushed into the fish?
I’ve been reading long enough to remember that Matt drinks pickle juice, too!
Indeed. Somehow that no longer seems as bad
Pickle juice is good..and is good for belly aches!
A study showed that it relieves muscle cramps after exercise, too:
http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/06/09/phys-ed-can-pickle-juice-stop-muscle-cramps/
On our local MS150 bike rides, every rest stop has pickle juice. Gross in theory ’til about mile 40 and it’s the best ever!
Wow as much as I love salmon, the thought of drinking the brine makes me cringe!
Is there some kind of House Hunters fan club I can join?
I would love to join too!
I need to try Izze! hmm and dark chocolate and house hunters!! lovely! hope it was international though!
Wow, the smoked salmon looks delicious! Can’t wait to try those clementine cashew butter. Yum.
Looks delicious….I’ve never tried smoked salmon in a jar but I love smoked salmon!
Isn’t that a small portion for Matt, just wondering if he eats that little.
His portion was about 50% larger than mine
[Also recall what I said last night about bread side dishes]
Salmon, clementines, and cashew butter? I would never think to mix these things, but you do make it sound pretty appealing!
Your salmon pasta looks yummy yummy yummy! I don’t know about drinking fish juices though, that doesn’t sound to yummy. : )
This is such a creative meal! I actually love the taste of salmon and citrus together, but I never would have thought to make a pasta with them!
You always have great dinner ideas. Thanks and keep ‘em coming!
Clementine cashew butter sounds wonderful! I love the sriracha too!
I hadn’t seen those Izze Esque drinks, but they sound great! I’m currently on an apple cider kick, but I like to add just a splash to water to keep down on the sweetness and add a touch of flavor. Plus, it makes it last longer!
I would have never thought to put that cashew butter on pasta but now I must try. I’ve been meaning to try to make a savory dish with it since your last post with it. Feel better!
Fun combos! I love the throw together dishes!
I have to admit I am astonished at how much income you must have to buy your groceries at Whole Foods weekly. I don’t know one person out of my circle of friends that can afford that!
This bill was about $65 – not too bad for a week’s worth of groceries.
True that. I am impressed!
Oh make sure to chicken soup it up! I hate chicken soup myself but I make myself eat it when I have a cold. =(
Sometimes random dinners like this are the best. That whole bowl just looks incredible!
Fish and pasta is a really yummy combination. And Siracha makes everything better. I’ve sometimes considered putting it on sandwiches and fries, even–so good.
just getting to know your site. As an ex chef I really like how you take chances with your food.For your cold you might want to try a bone broth.
Kath,
I hope you and Matt are well! I hear Laura and the other Matt are our neighbors now. Just wanted to let you know that I recently filmed a House Hunters episode. I wrote a quick blog post on it http://responsiblechocolate.com/2011/11/16/speeding-pov-room-tone-otf/
It won’t air until april but I’ll definitely let you know when. I’ve noticed you love the show (:
Jessica
First off, neighbors with Larbs? neat!! Have you met?
Second, SO COOL you’re going to be on House Hunters!! I have seen EVERY episode, so please let me know when yours airs!!
We’re downtown as well- I think Joel and Matt have been emailing about meeting up. Have never met Laura. Hope to soon!
You should!