I’ve been snacky all afternoon! Studying procrastination? The mild tension headache in my shoulders? PMS? No yogurt at lunch? Weight loss this last week? Not enough water? Psychological effect from not nibbling while baking? All of the above!?
I dug into this bag of trail mix before I left for GOTR and had 2 small handfuls –
The cookies were a hit – or at least they were all gone after our party!
I had two 
I have to admit, they were a little too hard. Maybe I should have taken them out after 10 minutes after all? But the flavor was spot on.
I also had 2 more handfuls of trail mix at the party (a different kind). That should have been enough snack for my usual stomach, but I came home and had spoonfuls of what I was craving straight from the containers – yogurt, cranberry, leftover fruit tart. I should’ve made a nice little bowl but since I only had one bite of each, it felt kinda funny to make a bowl. Oh well – I am having an off day. I’ve also had a headache in my shoulders/neck all afternoon.
I studied for another hour (this Micro is so exhausting! I actually wish I were studying Organic already). And then the husband made me dinner! (I picked the recipes and he cooked). He brought home some eggs from EF that were past their prime, so we had them for dinner in the form of Sweet Potato + Spinach Quiche Muffins (and you’ll be seeing eggs more this week). I used this recipe as inspiration: Mini Sweet Potato & Spinach Quiche.
Modifications:
- We didn’t have cheese or bacon or fresh herbs
- He added a string cheese
- He halved the recipe (using 2 eggs and a yolk leftover from my cookies)
- He cooked the grated sweet potato in a skillet before mixing with other ingredients
They were delicioso!
He also made salads with romaine, bell pepper, almonds + raspberry dressing (Annie’s)
And we had some grapes (rotting…)
He’s in bed (3am alarm set) and I’ve got more studying to do 😥 I am so ready for this Micro test to be over. Then I can move through the two nutrition ones and work on Organic for the rest of my time.
G’night.
Maggie says
Hehe, so much food saved!
Everything looks delish, even if it was on the verge!
Cookies and trail mix are so hard to stop snacking on – but they sure do taste great.
Have a good night Kath!
Jen says
Those mini quiches look yummy! Did the cheese string add much to the flavour, or do you think it could be omitted? I’m on the hunt for an easy Xmas morning brunch recipe for 6 and this could fit the bill, provided I can leave out the cheese without sacrificing much flavour (my tummy + cheese do not get along). Hope you get a good night’s rest after all that studying!
BethT says
MMM, rotting grapes! :p
Courtney says
i have had the SAME problem today. My hunger was incessant!!! Those little egg things look really good though!
Fitness Surfer says
I put spinach in my turkey meatloaf last week and loved it. I’ve been eating a lot more eggs lately and will try the “Sweet Potato + Spinach Quiche.” I don’t have sweet potatoes but I do have some summer squash…that might work. If not I’ll throw some tomatoes basil and spinach in and call it good =). Thanks for yet another great idea.
Kath says
Jen,
I would recommend these over tonight’s:
https://www.katheats.com/?page_id=3540
K
haya says
who knew you could have a headache in places other than your head! 😛
Shelby says
Those cookies look great, and so do the mini quiches!
Runeatrepeat says
I hate when I’m a snacking machine! You handled it very well though 🙂
VeggieGirl says
Snacking is the best and most delicious form of procrastination 😀
Best of luck studying!!
Heather McD (heather eats almond butter) says
Hey Kath,
Good luck on your micro test. We often add string cheese to our recipes because we buy it in bulk at Costco. It works, just not as easy to add as shredded cheese.
Regarding your tension headache and as a massage therapist, my advice to you is treat yourself more often to a massage. You stay so busy and work out often. I know they are expensive but even a 30 minute head, neck, and shoulder massage every so often can work wonders.
Megan says
Hope you feel better! Your dinner looks fantastic. What a great combination!
Madison says
yikes you must be stressed! i find study procastination really made me snacky. good luck with your studying!!
Biz319 says
I love crunchy cookies! Everyone likes chewy but me!
Love the mini-quiches – they look delish!
Hope Matt gets some rest!
emmy says
quiches look yummy, can’t wait to see the rest of your ‘eggtastic’ dishes this week!
Christina says
Mini quiches are awesome!
I do that with cookies, too. While I prefer a chewy cookie, I want it to be chewy intentionally and not because it’s raw, so I get a bit paranoid as the baking nears the end. What I need to remember is that it continues to cook a little as it rests on the baking sheet.
Btw, I wanted cookies after seeing your post, so I cooked the remaining dough I had in the fridge. Is that called e-cravings?
Ellen says
I always take out my chocolate chip cookies at the earliest time the recipes states because the residual heat continues cooking them even after you take them out of the oven, and i like my cookies to be crisp on the outside and soft on the inside. I think that’s the secret to good chocolate chip cookies 🙂
Also I wanted to pass on this link that was posted today over at Serious Eats after hearing about your mom’s comment on sugar cookies:
http://www.seriouseats.com/2008/12/perfect-sugar-cookies-baking-tips-recipes.html
I found it helpful and i hope you do too!
Marissa says
The quiches look really good!
Mel says
Your mini quiches look yummy! I have some spinach I need to use up so thanks for the idea!
Kay says
This meal looks great, Kath! I love, love, love sweet potatoes…any way they are prepared.
Will pray for you tonight that God will take away that headache and maybe you won’t be so miserable tomorrow. Take care!
Bridget says
Those little quiche are adorable, and those cookies look delicious! I always underbake my cookies…I love when they are soft and gooey 🙂
Random, but your big black (maybe brown) candle holder that you have the big white pillar candles on…where are they from??? I really like them and can’t seem to find anything right now.
HangryPants says
I have been non-stop snacking since Thanksgiving. Grrr.
Were the cookies hard and you think supposed to be chewy or crunchy/crispy by nature?
Chelsea says
I just can’t do eggs for anything other than breakfast 🙁 I wish I could-what an easy and cheap dinner!
Courtney says
Hey Kath,
That box you put the cookies in is so cute! Where is it from?
Good luck on your finals!
Sam says
Wow 3 am is so early, good luck to The Husband, I don’t know how you do it!
Those mini quiches looks delicious though! I’ll have to try that recipe soon though.
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Nellie says
the cookies look great, i like anything crunchy! glad you enjoyed them! 🙂
bobbi says
mmmm love the cookie pics!
Jessica in SC says
The quiches look awesome! I love spinach and sweet potato! Sorry about your headache!
I got so tired of throwing away bad grapes that I started just cleaning them up, drying them, putting them in a freezer bag and tossin them in the ice box. They are great as a frozen snack, in smoothies, or let them defrost before eating. I have a bag full in the freezer as we speak. 😉
Glad to see you got your new stove, finally!
sarah says
i had a ridiculously hungry day yesterday, too! it was like despite my normal meals/snacks, i was physicially not satisfied. i have no idea why that is sometimes!
MelanieF says
I cook cookies all the time (maybe I should stop? Nah…I love baking way too much) and you should definately take them out a little earlier than they say. They still cook when out of the oven. 🙂
Sidi says
I am not hungry lately and I feel my body under control when this happens. Fruits between meals, but no other “bad” stuff. 6 pounds down, I feel great!!! You are a huge part of it, Kath! Thanks!
Maureen says
Hey Kath, I’m moving back in with my boyfriend in January and I am sooo worried about acclimatizing to his voracious appetite and packing on the pounds. I’ve decided to use your model of making every meal a sit-down one, and use your habit of logging every little bite (even it’s a little one!) to prevent mindless snacking. Thanks for the tips!
Kath says
Heather McD,
I would love to get them more. Our place is only $40 for an hour too, so it’s not horribly expensive. But with our double car troubles and the new stove….$40 isn’t really allowed. Maybe in the springtime 🙁
Ellen ,
Thanks for the link!
Bridget ,
They are Pottery Barn and were a wedding gift.
HangryPants ,
I think they are supposed to be the perfect hybrid of crispy and chewy.
Courtney ,
No idea – I got a gift basket in it 2 years ago when we moved into our house!
Maureen ,
Sounds like a good plan!
Kath
Allison K says
When do eggs go bad? Or, where they just past their date that they could be sold in the store?
Jennifer says
I’m glad I’m not the only one who gets what I call my hungry days, where no matter how much I eat I’m not sated. I could put healthy stuff in my mouth all day long and sometimes, it’ still not enough. Grr!!! Thankfully, the days are infrequent.
Cat says
Good for you for making use of food that’s about to expire! Those quiches look fantabulous… 🙂
Kath says
Allison K,
I have no idea…
K
HangryPants says
Interesting. Thanks. I always pretend like I am going to branch out with my chocolate chip cookies, but I always go back to the recipe on the back of the Toll House Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chip package.