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You are here: Home / Lifestyle / It’s A Bird! A Plane!

April 26, 2009

It’s A Bird! A Plane!

It’s a smoothie! It’s a soup!

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I took my Food Science flash cards out for a long walk today. An hour and 20 minutes, 4 miles. And it took me that long to just get through them once! It was a great walk though, and I was nice and pooped when I returned.

Here’s a tip for students: Write your notes as PowerPoint slides (esp. if you have a laptop and your prof sends out slides for students to print like 2 of mine do!) and then print the slides on handouts with 4 slides per page. Cut them into 4 pieces = Insta-flashcards! If you don’t have a laptop, you could still type up your notes into the slides when you get home (a great end-of-week review!).

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When I got home around 2, I was really craving a smoothie. So I set out to create a meal in a glass with (almost) all the food groups:

Some fruit

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Greens

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Avocado (used about 1/4 of one) and Flax for healthy fats –

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Dairy (protein too). Used about half a cup of each –

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But I needed more liquid and more sweetness so I added half a cup of this:

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Lastly: about 6 ice cubes.

I didn’t know if it would even fit in a glass, so I decided to eat it chilled-soup style.

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The grains: Food Should Taste Good cinnamon corn chips.

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Used for dipping!

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I’d by lying to you if I said the kale was undetectable in this – it really was a chilled veggie soup/smoothie hybrid and wasn’t that sweet with a mild kale background taste. But it was souper delicious!!

I didn’t know which utensil to bring..

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And I ended up using the straw!

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This lunch was very filling and fun. Since it was alternative, I added up the calories in my head to see where it stood: probably about 550? Higher than it would seem, but it kept me satisfied until dinner, so nice job! And the bowl was HUGE! Maybe 2.5 – 3 cups?

I spent the afternoon in the hammock studying Biochem. Yes, I am studying – not sleeping!! Although it was tough to keep my eyes open at times 😉

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Matt came home from brewing beer and I gave him a run-down (wait…what’s a run-down again Jim!?) of the ingredients in our fridge and pantry and told him to go invent a dinner.

Here’s what he came up with (after consulting with me on a few things 😉 )

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This delicious whole grain pilaf – my favorite of the Near East mixes yet! (We only used half the spice packet again to lower the saltiness)

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Plus leftover grilled chicken from Martha’s dinner last night, our farmer’s market asparagus (roasted at 400* for 10 minutes in olive oil and S+P), a huge lemon juice squeeze over it all, and daps of farmer’s market goat cheese + cilantro pesto.

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It was awesome!

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The Love Ducks joined us for dinner!!

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And I had a few strawberries for dessert.

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Tomorrow’s the last day of classes!!! Yipee!!

Night

this !

Filed Under: Lifestyle Tagged With: Asparagus, Chicken, Kale

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  1. Help Meghan Run says

    April 26, 2009 at 7:30 pm

    That “soup” looks great! I really want to try a green smoothie, but I think I’ll try spinach instead of kale to start. 😉 Good job studying today!
    www. HelpMeghanRun .com

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  2. emmy says

    April 26, 2009 at 7:35 pm

    What a wonderful looking day! I just officially made the decision to quit my job and persue a rd and your study suggestions made me smile 🙂

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  3. zestycook says

    April 26, 2009 at 7:35 pm

    Very fun looking soup Kath! Glad the weather was nice and great job on Dinner Matt! Have a great night!

    zest!

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  4. Hallie says

    April 26, 2009 at 7:36 pm

    I want a hammock! Well, I’d actually settle for a backyard…although condo life isn’t so bad 😉

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  5. Michelle Hisae says

    April 26, 2009 at 7:36 pm

    My marketing and accounting teachers would give us powerpoint slides to print out – it really is a great way to study! That way you have all the material on one page, or you can cut them up to test yourself.

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  6. Run Sarah says

    April 26, 2009 at 7:41 pm

    Great study tip! I need to try my hand at studying and walking.

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  7. Adi (oatonomy.com - repaired!) says

    April 26, 2009 at 7:48 pm

    Mmm those strawberries look good — nothing like the apple-sized, yellowy ones at my grocery store these days!

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  8. Courtney (The Hungry Yogini) says

    April 26, 2009 at 7:49 pm

    What a yummy day. Love the smoothie soup!

    Yay for the last day of class tomorrow!

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  9. Kerry says

    April 26, 2009 at 7:51 pm

    I also use flashcards, and when I study on the train during my commute, I sometimes catch people reading over my shoulder. They must find it interesting as well! I still have a whole week of classes left, but it is exciting to be close to the end. Good luck this week!

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  10. K says

    April 26, 2009 at 7:53 pm

    Thanks for the PP tip! I would have never thought of that!

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  11. WEEKLY BITE says

    April 26, 2009 at 7:54 pm

    Great looking lunch and dinner!
    Soooo exciting about last day of classes tomorrow 🙂

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  12. Lindsey (Mrs. LC) says

    April 26, 2009 at 7:55 pm

    What a great looking dinner! It seems to have such yummy, simple flavors. 🙂

    Hooray for your last day of classes tomorrow!

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  13. Lisa says

    April 26, 2009 at 8:03 pm

    Have a great last day!

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  14. Bec says

    April 26, 2009 at 8:12 pm

    What a great study card idea!

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  15. Heather says

    April 26, 2009 at 8:14 pm

    That soup-smoothie sounds perfect in the beautiful weather!

    You look so comfortable studying! That’s a great tip with the powerpoint! I’ve actually done that a few times myself. Perfect for memorizing vocab and random facts!

    Enjoy the last day of classes tomorrow! YAY!

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  16. Melissa @ For the Love of Health says

    April 26, 2009 at 8:19 pm

    mmmmm that all looks soooo tasty!

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  17. haya (living and learning) says

    April 26, 2009 at 8:21 pm

    your lunch looks so awesome!!! hehe. soup in a bowl with a straw.

    also, i am incredi-jealous of your beautiful hammock study session.

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  18. meg says

    April 26, 2009 at 8:26 pm

    Love your smoothie soup! Congrats on the last day of classes!

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  19. Eliza says

    April 26, 2009 at 8:38 pm

    Sounds like your ready for the last day of classes! Love the PP tip. I bet I can use it this next week as a new way to take notes.

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  20. Oh She Glows says

    April 26, 2009 at 8:44 pm

    Love the soup smoothie! I love your pictures with the straw angle…I don’t know why but they always make me smile 🙂 Cute photography!

    I’ll have to try the soup out 😉

    Congrats on last day of classes…wow that snuck up quick didnt it?

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  21. Kara says

    April 26, 2009 at 8:48 pm

    Very nice use of PP. And I like your duck friends!

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  22. Casey says

    April 26, 2009 at 8:52 pm

    I like to study in “relaxed” mode too! Unfortunately no yard = no hammock or partio set! That dinner looked delish! Congrats on it being the last day of class! Happy dance!

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  23. Amy says

    April 26, 2009 at 8:55 pm

    It was so nice of you to take your notes out for a walk…i DO hope you took baggies with you to clean up after them!! Sorry, bad joke, but i couldn’t help it 🙂

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  24. sue says

    April 26, 2009 at 9:09 pm

    i love the idea of smoothie soup! i’ll have to keep that in mind for the summer…

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  25. Mara @ What's For Dinner? says

    April 26, 2009 at 9:10 pm

    HOORAY for the end of classes!!

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  26. Meghan (Making Love In The Kitchen) says

    April 26, 2009 at 9:27 pm

    I always distinguish my green smoothies from my green soups by how much cayenne I put into them 🙂 Also helps cover the greenyness of the kale.

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  27. Sally says

    April 26, 2009 at 9:29 pm

    Gotta love that La Croix water 🙂 I like the lemon flavor.

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  28. BethT says

    April 26, 2009 at 9:39 pm

    I love the Near East pilaf mix that has lentils mixed in! It’s really tasty.

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  29. Priyanka says

    April 26, 2009 at 9:44 pm

    Yummy soup/ smoothie. I like that PP trick!

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  30. Lisa D says

    April 26, 2009 at 10:07 pm

    I think for me studying in a hammock would IMMEDIATELY lead to sleep, so good for you! Your weekend sounded great and of course delicious! YAY for last day of class, that’s so exciting!

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  31. Angelea says

    April 26, 2009 at 10:07 pm

    Whole Grain blends…more Near East mixes to get addicted to!!

    Great looking dinner.

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  32. Danica says

    April 26, 2009 at 10:14 pm

    What a fun soup smoothie and love the hammock studying. I am not so sure I wouldn’t have napped too!

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  33. Caroline says

    April 26, 2009 at 11:13 pm

    I don’t which I like better: the soup/dip idea or the flashcard tip!

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  34. Sarah (lovINmytummy) says

    April 26, 2009 at 11:15 pm

    Hmm…you may have just inspired me to have “soup” for breakfast!

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  35. Leah @ Simply Fabulous Now says

    April 27, 2009 at 1:15 am

    Enjoy your last day of classes!!

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  36. kerri says

    April 27, 2009 at 2:02 am

    Wow! The last day of classes! It makes me miss being a student. Although, I am about to go on a month long holiday exploring Australia.

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  37. Kristin @ Iowa Girl Eats says

    April 27, 2009 at 5:59 am

    Have fun on your last day – then you are freeeeee for the summer! So lucky!

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  38. Matt (NoMeatAthlete) says

    April 27, 2009 at 6:22 am

    I agree that those Near East Whole Grain Blends are great! My wife and I just discovered them a few months ago. Never thought of using just half the seasoning pack; great idea!

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  39. Carla says

    April 27, 2009 at 7:34 am

    “Could you give me a demo run-down? Just so I can see how you want it…”

    Haha, I’m loving that The Office reference! 😛

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  40. Kath says

    April 27, 2009 at 7:36 am

    emmy ,
    CONGRATS!!

    Amy,
    Lol 🙂

    Kath

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  41. RK says

    April 27, 2009 at 7:42 am

    I also use the PP/flashcard method for studying. It works great at the end of the semester! I hope you have a great last day of class.

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  42. Shannon (The Daily Balance) says

    April 27, 2009 at 9:07 am

    love the office reference! 😉

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  43. Jess says

    April 27, 2009 at 11:32 am

    Haha lucky you, my boyfriend would never come up with a dinner featuring asparagus and couscous.

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  44. susan says

    April 27, 2009 at 2:29 pm

    Your dinner looks delish — I LOVE goat cheese. This has nothing to do with this post, but I made the black bean dip you posted about last week and YUM! It made a fabulous lunch today with some baked Tostitoes. (I couldn’t drive across town to the only place that sells the wonderful Food Should Taste Good chips).

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  45. Hannah says

    April 27, 2009 at 4:24 pm

    Such a fun soup/smoothie idea! Its so green!

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  46. Kristy Laverne says

    April 27, 2009 at 5:08 pm

    So was the goat cheese so totally worth the price?? 😉

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  47. Kath says

    April 27, 2009 at 6:19 pm

    Kristy Laverne,
    No….but it’s still been fun to eat 🙂

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  48. Ms. Green says

    April 28, 2009 at 10:59 am

    That straw-in-bowl photo is awesome. I love it!

    Reply

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