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November 26, 2008

Circuits

After doing a few hours of “work” at my computer (this blog keeps me busy!) and folding laundry, I set out (freezing) for the gym. The thought of biking there was terrifying. I admit I’m a wimp when it comes to being cold 🙁 Once in the gym (with the heat blasting!) I was dripping with sweat doing a circuit of cardio machines. I did 30 minutes on the Stairmaster, 10 on the stat bike and 10 on the ET, reading a whole Better Homes & Gardens (to get into the holiday spirit!) and half a SELF. I love the days when I’m not in a hurry and can enjoy my gym time as a break.

Once home and showered, I made a lovely little lunch – although little isn’t the right word because I didn’t finish it!

I started with a huge slice of GH Honey Wheat and spread on the last of the mashed navy beans, topped that with pineapple and that with some of that strange grillable cheese. It was awesome!! I ate  half and then continued the lunch circuit to my salad and cottage cheese and ended up deciding I was full and should save the other half. So I did.

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My salad was really filling – romaine, spinach, carrot, celery, capers and Annie’s Raspberry dressing.

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Plus a 1/3 of a cup of cottage cheese with a sprinkle of flax, raspberry jam, wheatberries and granola.

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Guest Lunch Post!

Here’s a yummy looking Spaghetti Squash sandwich from Angela from www.ohsheglows.com!

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I can’t think of a better lunch to make on a snowy, fall day here in Toronto. This sandwich is what I call my Spaghetti Squash & Sauce Sandwich 😀 I used my slow cooker all organic spaghetti sauce recipe (that I make in advance and it lasts several meals!):

Ingredients:

  • Eden Organic Spaghetti Sauce (no salt added)
  • Eden Organic Crushed Tomatoes (no salt added)
  • Chopped Orange Pepper
  • Chopped Sweet Onion
  • Chopped clove of garlic
  • Yves Veggie Ground Chicken

Throw everything into a slow cooker and turn on low-med heat for several hours. Add spices and salt to taste.

I cooked the spaghetti squash in the microwave on high for about 12 minutes rotating sides. I toasted two pieces of Ezekiel Sprouted Grain Bread and then layered some heated squash over the bread. Toasting the bread is key to prevent the sauces from saturating the bread!

I crushed fresh pepper over the squash, and then layered heated spaghetti sauce over top. The I put a dollop of my favourite hummus over the sauce, creating a savoury, melt-in-your-mouth sandwich full of power nutrient: lycopene! Then I cut up an orange pepper for added Vitamin C and crushed more pepper on it. I had an Organic Peppermint tea to wash it all down! Delicious!

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I’m off to the mall, although I’m not sure what for! I just want to get out of the house and join the crowds.

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  1. VeggieGirl says

    November 26, 2008 at 2:20 pm

    Love the mashed navy bean topping idea for your sandwich – yum!!

    HOORAY FOR ANGELA’S GUEST LUNCH POST!!! She’s yet another amazing blogger out there 🙂

    Have fun at the mall, Kath!!

    Reply
  2. Shelby says

    November 26, 2008 at 2:21 pm

    That sandwich looks fantastic! I will keep that combination in mind =)

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  3. Mel says

    November 26, 2008 at 2:22 pm

    Your sandwich looks awesome, all kinds of different flavors in there. I wouldn’t have thought to put pineapple with navy beans! 🙂

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  4. Maggie says

    November 26, 2008 at 2:29 pm

    Have fun at the mall 🙂 It’s nice to just walk around even if you don’t know what you want!

    Love the guest post.

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  5. Mara says

    November 26, 2008 at 2:30 pm

    oooh nice lunches!

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  6. Kersten says

    November 26, 2008 at 2:32 pm

    How is the haloumi cheese? It looks yummy.

    Wow, great lunch! I like having a little of multiple tastes/dishes–it feels luxurious and like I’m splurging. Good job on stopping before you ate too much 🙂 That’s one of the hardest things to do when you have nummy food in front of you. Great practice for Turkey Day!

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  7. BethT says

    November 26, 2008 at 2:33 pm

    Will you be shopping on Black Friday, too, Kath? :p

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  8. Megan says

    November 26, 2008 at 2:37 pm

    Both lunches look delicious! I like when gym time is break time too!

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  9. Allison K says

    November 26, 2008 at 2:44 pm

    Both yours and Angela’s sammies look delish and so creative!

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  10. bobbi says

    November 26, 2008 at 2:44 pm

    great guest lunch post, and I LOVE love LOVE your lunch:)!

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  11. Moran says

    November 26, 2008 at 2:51 pm

    Angela’s pictures look great too!

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  12. HangryPants says

    November 26, 2008 at 2:51 pm

    Nice sandwich, Angela!

    Have fun at the mall Kath! That’s how I am on Black Friday. I never get anything, but I think it’s fun to be in the rush/crowd.

    Reply
  13. zestycook says

    November 26, 2008 at 2:56 pm

    Love your sandwich Kath… guest post looks really tasty too 🙂

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  14. Runeatrepeat says

    November 26, 2008 at 2:56 pm

    I would never think to put pineapple on a sandwich, but I don’t really like pineapple on pizza either.

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  15. Julia (Santa Barbara Dreaming) says

    November 26, 2008 at 3:09 pm

    Yummy guest post! love it.
    I also liked how you said “half a SELF.” I don’t really know why, but I found that highly amusing 🙂

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  16. Oh She Glows says

    November 26, 2008 at 3:10 pm

    whohoo I am a guest on Kath Eats! 😀

    Kath I love the combo of your sandwich….I will try this out.

    Great workout today- don’t cha just love dripping in sweat??

    Reply
  17. halie says

    November 26, 2008 at 3:19 pm

    Interesting sandwich combo! I like the navy bean mash 🙂

    Great guest post! I love Angela’s blog!! Whoo-Hoo Oh She Glows!

    Reply
  18. haya says

    November 26, 2008 at 3:19 pm

    so the beans + pinapple + cheese + honey wheat bread was yummy? it does seem like an odd combination for a sandwich, but perhaps i’d eat those things together in a salad. i don’t eat a lot of sandwiches though. maybe i just need to think inside the bun more!

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  19. halie says

    November 26, 2008 at 3:22 pm

    Ok, after my first comment I decided that I have a question for you.

    Well, speaking interesting sandwich combinations, what is one (or twelve) combination that you CAN NOT do?

    (today my sammich was hummus and cooked acorn squash on whole wheat – better than I expected 😀 )

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  20. Justy2003 says

    November 26, 2008 at 3:27 pm

    Wow, both of these sandwich combinations look so good! And, what a coincidence, I just got back from the store and bought a spaghetti squash! 🙂
    PS- The grocery stores are crazy today…look out!

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  21. Joanne says

    November 26, 2008 at 3:33 pm

    Where ever did the combo of pineapple, beans and cheese come from? Sounds like it would really surprise the tastebuds!

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  22. seelee live (for the love of peanut butter) says

    November 26, 2008 at 4:38 pm

    Love the mall. Love your sandwich. Great post, ohsheglows!!

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  23. Sally says

    November 26, 2008 at 4:42 pm

    What a coincidence – I had spaghetti squash for lunch, too! Mine was in a homemade meat sauce with some roasted brussels sprouts on the side.

    Angela, if you read this, what is the advantage of making that sauce in the slow cooker instead of letting it simmer on the stove?

    Reply
  24. K says

    November 26, 2008 at 5:14 pm

    Those are some unique sandwiches that I would have never thought of. Great guest post and thanks to the both of you for some new lunch inspiration!

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  25. Kath says

    November 26, 2008 at 5:24 pm

    Kersten ,
    It’s a lot like string cheese. I’m not really a fan…

    BethT ,
    No! That’s too crazy!! I’ll be hiking with my family 🙂

    halie ,
    Do you mean a sandwich flavor that I don’t like? Or flavor combo? I haven’t had that mad bad combos but I wouldn’t like anything onion-y!

    Joanne ,
    Navy beans are such a blank canvas as a sandwich spread – so I knew I wanted a pineapple sandwich and thought the beans would be a nice protein complement.

    K

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  26. eliza says

    November 26, 2008 at 5:49 pm

    that sandwich!!!!!wow great idea i love spaghetti squash so i need to make that!

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  27. Amanda says

    November 26, 2008 at 6:03 pm

    oh man that pineapple looks good 🙂

    Reply
  28. Foodie (Fab and Delicious Food) says

    November 26, 2008 at 7:07 pm

    Your sandwich looks great, as does Angela’s!

    Reply
  29. haya says

    November 26, 2008 at 7:26 pm

    so did you bike or didn’t you?

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  30. Maureen says

    November 26, 2008 at 8:21 pm

    Ooooh, I love the setting and presentation of your lunch. It’s so nice how you take the time to have a proper, sit-down meal.

    Reply

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