Would create this masterpiece! LOL. Go Matt the food stylist!
Delicious crunchy kale chips
Bilinski Jalapeno Cheddar Chicken Sausage (LOVE these!)
Great Harvest Whole Grain Goodness bun
I got 2 more hours of work done this afternoon (yes, I am overdoing it considering this stuff isn’t due for weeks, but I am dying to get the smaller assignments behind me!!)
This evening I got to relax with Gossip Girl and ice cream! I was hungrier than usual today – likely due to my longer workout yesterday – so I needed this snack.
The candidate: Tempt Coffee Biscotti by Living Harvest. I.E. Hemp milk ice cream! I got a coupon to review it and just picked some up at EarthFare. (Check the website for store locator).
Similar to other natural ice creams, but with a bit more ingredients (all natural, but quite a long list).
I topped it with some cacao nibs, which I adore for their burnt dark chocolatey flavor.
The coffee flavor of the Chocolate Biscotti was great, but it didn’t knock my socks off as much as the Vanilla Hemp Milk I get on occasion. I also noticed that it didn’t melt as well as regular ice cream (which is one of my favorite parts – the texture). It’s a bit pricey too at $4.99 a pint. But definitely a tasty option for those who are lactose intolerant or vegan.
I’ve started my 12 hour fast before my Met test at 8:30 tomorrow AM! I’m already worried I’m going to wake up super hungry, but I just need to get over that. It’s not like I can’t eat at 9:00 when it’s over! (I’m going to pack something to have before our workout). Victoria and I are going to a group exercise class after the test, so I’m looking forward to that too! Not sure when I’ll post in the AM – I’ll likely mush breakfast + the test in with lunch. G’night!
Errign says
LOL @ Matt’s food styling.
mel h says
haha I love it. My hub would do the same thing and laugh at himself all night. Real mature! haha
Alivia Duran says
This meal looks delish.
I love Kale Chips!! I made a TON of them. I throw a bit of lemon juice on in addition to the EVVO – it gives them some extra flavor.
Meg says
Really? Hemp milk ice cream! Definitely have to try it! 🙂
rhodeygirl says
you’re going to LOVE this giveaway Kath. Check it out:
http://rhodeygirltests.com/2009/09/07/sodastream-giveaway-name-that-penguin/
Kristin (Kristins Nibbles) says
LOL I love it! Made me laugh, thats for sure 🙂
xo
K
Karin says
I had to look twice, then I started to laugh…then I showed it to my BF and he, in all seriousness, said, “That’s an awesome idea!” LOLOLOL
Heather @ Health, Happiness, and Hope says
Matt definitely has some skills there! Sounds like the perfect, simple dinner for Labor Day. 🙂
That ice cream looks delicious, and the nutrition facts sure do seem pretty good!
zestycook says
Matt Rocks!!
kay (eating machine) says
haha i showed the food styling to my fiance and he thought it was very tasteful 🙂
Kristen says
Oh my outrageousness!! 🙂
Your ice cream looks darn good!
Caroline says
Oh my god…that is too funny. Seeing your kale chips on here again makes me realize I NEED to try them.
haya says
gosh. i had to do a 12 hour fast recently for some bloodwork and i nearly *died*! i had a larabar ready to go the second the needle was out of my arm 😉
the test sounds cool though! hopefully the results are interesting/useful.
Emily, homecookedem says
HAHA!! I love it!! 🙂 I think he should style your food more often! 😉
Lizzy says
good luck with your test tomorrow!
I’ve seen that tempt ice cream in the stores, i think i should try it!
what is your favorite type of ice cream?
Daria (Summer of the CSAs) says
I have to admit, I can’t resist a good sausage joke either. They’re just so perfect for juvenile humor!
Jenna says
gossip girl and ice cream can’t get any better!
Lee says
Your obsession with GG is making me think that I need to put it in my Netflix queue. I’ve never seen it but am sure I would get instantly sucked in.
VeggieGirl says
Nah, you gotta try the Coconut Lime flavor of the Tempt ice cream – THAT’S the worthy flavor 😀
Adriane says
Matt is hilarious! Good luck with the testing…should be interesting!
TXMommy2 says
love the phalic symbol! only a man!
Evan Thomas says
That sounds like an amazing flavor
Jenn Eats Nutritiously Now says
That ice cream does sound really good. I’ve never heard of it before, but would love to try it. I just looked, though, and the closest store that sells it is an hour away 🙁 Oh well, glad you liked it!
Karen says
OMG, the kale is killing me! Men…
Joelle (The Pancake Girl) says
You could always keep a snack with you to nibble right after the test, like a bar or something..
Lydia says
Kath,
I teach spinning and was wondering what types of classes you enjoy and find the most challenging. Looking for suggestions from you and/or readers.
thanks,
Lydia
Fashion CHALET says
Great website!! 🙂
Just found it today. I love food-photos and recipe ideas!
x
angieinatlanta says
LOL! That pic made my night!
Can’t wait to hear about your test tomorrow! I’ve been wanting to have something similar done to me so I’m very interested to see what it all entails!
emmy - eatventures says
He’s an artist!
Ashley says
Ha! That’s some creative plating. I’m going to have to hunt down some kale and try it sometime soon….
Dee says
Hahahaha, my husband would totally approve of Matt’s genius food stylings. He too, is prone to such hilarity.
I’m intrigued by the hemp milk ice cream. I’ve never seen anything like that here. I swear here in Atlantic Canada that our choices are so limited. I can’t even find Greek yogurt so far!
Lisa says
Hee hee.
And thanks for the ice cream recommendation. I’m looking for something new and tasty to try.
Angharad (Eating for England) says
That hemp ice cream is intriguing! I want to know what it’s like! I’m not sure I would pay $4.99 a pint though for something I wasn’t sure would be amazing! Ha ha.
Amelia says
Points for creativity with the food styling!
Glad to hear you’re enjoying Gossip Girl. I looove it!
Ryan @ Greens for Good says
My boyfriend and I got a great laugh out of that one!!! Hahah! 😀 We love your kale chips too, by the way!
Brittany says
Matt’s a food styling genius. haha.
Kelly Anderson says
Haha! Love this! Only a boy would plate food in a phalic shape.
Cynthia (It All Changes) says
That pic made me giggle. Only a boy would do that… or a girl the mind of a 12 year old 🙂
I thought I was going to die the last time I had to fast for 12 hours. I seriously had to eat ASAP before passing out. I think I packed a protein shake to drink real quick and then ate a HUGE bowl of oatmeal.
kwaze says
Hey Kath,
I just saw that you are getting your metabolism tested tomorrow. I am having mine done in next week….RMR by Medgem. Have you heard of this? Do you happen to know anything about it/it’s accuracy, etc? Good luck on yours…I am also worried about not ebing able to eat !!! Thanks:)
Irene says
My husband would totally do the same thing. LOL. Must be a guy thing.
lynn (The Actors Diet) says
i’ve never tried any hemp milk products….am so intrigued!
BroccoliHut says
Somehow after I finish reading your posts I always have a BIG craving for bread…
PS So jealous that you got to try Tempt! I can’t find it anywhere.
Liz says
Haha I love the pic of your dinner. Very creative 😉
Marissa says
I saw the first couple of pictures and then I was like “ohhhh….”
Hahaha!
Sara says
I have the Mint Chip variety of Tempt, and it’s great. It’s not green like traditional mint-chocolate-chip flavors, but it’s so light, refreshing, and delicious. Whole Foods is the only place that seems to stock it. Chocolate Biscotti sounds fantastic though; haven’t seen that one around yet. Sure wish I could score some coupons! 😉
Sara says
I meant *Coffee* Biscotti, (whoops!)
Whole Body Love says
I’ve seen Tempt but never picked it up due to the price. It does look tasty though 🙂
Jenn (www. j3nn.net ) says
LOL
On another note, Great Harvest should make those awesome looking buns in hot dog shapes, or do they already? We don’t have one anywhere in sight 🙁
Jenn
Julia says
That ice cream snack looks delicious! Hope you have a great day! Love, Julia (Taste of Living)
whitney says
Out of curiousity and this may be a dumb questions but what is a Met test??
Hangry Pants says
OMG
Pam (Highway to Health) says
HA! Dinner is hilarious!
Good luck on your fast. I had to fast for 24 hours last year and I was so nervous. It’s not as bad as you think.
shawna says
haha! Matt’s a silly guy! I bet he thought he was pretty clever. I keep chuckling every time I think of it.
K says
Hahaha! That brought a laugh to my early morning 😀
Susan says
Ohman, I hate fasting before tests! I’m ravenous first thing in the morning and seriously feel like fainting 😛 Good luck!
Oh! And I just tried kale chips for the first time the other day! I accidentally over salted them, but the texture was great 🙂
Dawn says
Great food styling. I was once at an Italian restaurant where the kitchen sent out a plate of spaghetti with an Italian sausage and two meatballs artfully arranged on top. In these cases, does a guy just dive right in there with the knife and fork, or does he have to rearrange it before he can cut in?
Christina says
Oooh, that is really disturbing! (The meal, not the ice cream!)
Pam says
hahaha!….gotta LOVE men!
Great looking food!
skinnyrunner says
hahaha! sweet looking dinner. i bet it was tasty though…
Courtney says
I can’t wait to hear about the MET test! It will probably be very interesting in terms of the results you get!
Courtney
Adventures in Tri-ing
brandi says
i love chicken sausages – so good and light!
that hemp milk ice cream flavor sounds great!
Sarah says
haha, that’s hysterical!
Amanda @ Cakes and Ale says
Gotta love phallic food-styling!
Although, it may not just be a Y chromosome thing… I’m pretty sure I recently made a sugar cookie in much the same shape!
Anne Marie@Her New Weigh says
Fingers crossed for the fast!
Kat says
Interested to hear the results of your MET test (if you don’t mind sharing!) and what you think about it. Do you think it will change your eating or exercise habits? I had my MET done about a year ago and was VERY surprised at the results.
Nicci@NiftyEats says
Kale cihps look great and so does the sausage too!
Nicole (dishin') says
Took me a minute to realize but very funny!!!
Laura @ Backstage Pass to Health & Happiness says
LOL what lovely presentation!
My favorite lactose and dairy-free frozen treat is the SOY DELICIOUS brand desserts. The mocha fudge flavor is the best!
~Laura
Backstage Pass to Health & Happiness
Laura MKE.blogspot.com
Jenna says
You just made me burst out in a loud laugh at work. HILARIOUS!
Jenna says
You just made me burst out in a loud laugh at work. HILARIOUS!
Kath says
Lizzy,
Cake batter, coffee, vanilla bean, peanut butter, anything with health chunks!
Lydia,
I love spinning- I think it’s the most challenging of the group exercise, followed by athletic conditioning type classes. I think the most important factor is the instructor though – they vary so much!
Fashion,
Thanks and welcome!
kwaze,
I have not heard of that one – sorry!
Kath
Lauren says
Hysterical food presentation, Matt!
I must try to find that hempmilk ice cream! I wonder how a homemade version would turn out? I just might try it 😉
A says
Hey, if you’re a sucker for ice cream, you should try Arctic Zero. It’s 128 calories for an entire pint!
Got mine from Amazon (came in dry ice) and it’s so good! Love all the flavors, but the strawberry was definitely my LEAST favorite.
You should try contacting Garrett from Arctic Zero (http://twitter.com/myarcticzero). I’m sure with your blog volume, he’ll have no problems letting you try some!
Peter says
Glad you like the ice cream.
Peter – Living Harvest