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You are here: Home / Lifestyle / Prickly Pear

June 24, 2009

Prickly Pear

OY is it HOT in here!! (So I’m gonna take my clothes off!) I’m so prickly all over. It’s almost time for the air conditioning to make its annual debut. But not quite yet. It’s lovely outside – just hot inside.

I took a quick trip to Costco today for some cheap produce and found these cherries – 3 lbs – for $6!! That is a STEAL. I l.o.v.e. cherries but I never let myself get them because they are so darn expensive. But these were worth $6

:mrgreen: this !

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I had a nice bowl when I got home around 4:30.

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And the end piece of our mini Dakota loaf at 5 to tide me over. I was trying to keep my snack small, but it still ruined my 6:30PM dinner appetite! Matt likes to eat early so he isn’t full when he gets in bed early for work, so we’ve had to move dinner up an hour. It’s not working out so well with me, but it is nice to have the evening to do things after dinner.

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Speaking of dinner, it was a good one!!

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We marinated chicken tenderloins in a few cups of OJ leftover from Jacksonville’s breakfast for a few hours. Nothing fancy – just chicken swimming in juice. Then we grilled them with portabella mushrooms

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And then painted on some orange marmalade I brought home from our Savannah B&B!

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We took the grilled shrooms and mixed them with some wilted baby spinach, orange sections, salt, pepper and a drizzle of this Vega oil blend. It has a high percentage of omega-3-6-9 FA and is made of a blend of oils from from hemp seed, flax, green tea seed, pomegranate seed, black cumin, black raspberry seed, blueberry seed, cranberry seed, pumpkin seed and coconut oil. I have had it for a few weeks and was deterred a bit by the funny smell, but it actually went really well on the dish and I liked it after all.

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Oh, and can’t forget the goat cheese on top!

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I found these new flavors of La Croix at Costco too – LOVE THEM!! These are unsweetened flavored seltzer water.

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Delish! The marmalade on the chicken was the key ingredient.

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After dinner we watched The Day The World Stood Still with Keanu Reeves. It was pretty good! As much as I hate violent movies, I actually really like alien movies. Independence Day is one of my top favorites (mostly because of Bill Pullman being so hot 🙂 ) This one was a bit cliche at times (the kid actor is terrible but overall a very cool movie.

Annnndddddddddd…….

The First Summit Attendee

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111. Jen Papaya  |  June 24th, 2009 at 9:30 am

I would be SO excited to win a ticket! I’m definitely nervous about those 125 spots going too fast!

 

Congrats JEN! Please send me an email to KathEats at Gmail dot com 🙂

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I’m working from 11-5 tomorrow, so I’m going to try to get up a little earlier so I’m not so rushed. Maybe take a cold shower first!

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  1. Maggie says

    June 24, 2009 at 8:16 pm

    Congrats to Jen!

    Your chicken looks delicious. OJ is such a good cooking ingredient 🙂 I even put it in cornbread once.

    Reply
  2. Suzanne says

    June 24, 2009 at 8:32 pm

    Great tip about the OJ! Another good one is peach salsa from scratch (the husband LOVES it). It’s a summer fave!

    woohoo – I’ve been a loyal Keanu fan since I was 14 (I’m 32 now). Everyone makes fun of me! I don’t think his acting is as bad as everyone says….or….is it? lol.

    Reply
  3. Shannon, The Healthy Beach Bum says

    June 24, 2009 at 8:35 pm

    That new flavor drink sounds amazing! And the cheese on your salad looks incredibleeeee yum yum.

    Congrats to the summit winner!!

    Reply
  4. Kate says

    June 24, 2009 at 8:38 pm

    I wish I could go to the summit! I’m sure all tickets will be sold out the minute they go on sale though…

    Dinner looks great! I have never tried marmalade as a sauce for savory dishes, but that chicken looks delicious.

    Reply
  5. Jenn (www. j3nn.net ) says

    June 24, 2009 at 8:40 pm

    I can’t wait for cherries to be in season here. My parents owned a farm market growing up. Before I was born my father sold cherries 3 lbs for .99 cents! Those were the days I guess. 🙂

    Jenn

    Reply
  6. Rae says

    June 24, 2009 at 8:59 pm

    lol…I think the kid actor was Will Smiths son, wasnt it? Thats just funny because you mentioned independence day!

    I do agree though, he did not make that movie better!!

    Reply
  7. Angie says

    June 24, 2009 at 9:00 pm

    Looks like a beautiful, balanced dinner!!

    And, I just picked up the Cran-raspberry La Croix this week too and I loved it! I think it is my favorite flavor so far!

    Reply
  8. Bec says

    June 24, 2009 at 9:01 pm

    it does look like a good dinner!

    Reply
  9. Sarah (LovIN My Tummy) says

    June 24, 2009 at 9:08 pm

    You just used “Keanu Reeves” and “good” within about five words. I’m pretty sure that’s illegal.

    Reply
  10. Heather @ Health, Happiness, and Hope says

    June 24, 2009 at 9:10 pm

    I totally agree that cherries are such a delicious treat! They’re just so fun to snack on and mix in yogurt or salads. 🙂

    Dinner looks so good! What a great way to use some of the goodies form your trip. And it’s nice that you are still able to have a little time to enjoy with Matt after you eat!

    Reply
  11. Danielle says

    June 24, 2009 at 9:17 pm

    All those cherries for 6 bucks! That’s an awesome deal!

    Reply
  12. Claire says

    June 24, 2009 at 9:17 pm

    I don’t know HOW you keep your air off for so long…you must not have a humid or hot weather as we do in MS. This week the highs have been 97-100 everyday! SOOO hot!

    Reply
  13. Foodie (Fab and Delicious Food) says

    June 24, 2009 at 9:24 pm

    Dinner looks great!

    Reply
  14. april says

    June 24, 2009 at 9:29 pm

    My family bought those cherries too! such a good price!

    Reply
  15. CATIEDIDIT says

    June 24, 2009 at 9:31 pm

    Mmm that dinner looks tasty! Quick question: I’ve heard that seltzer water/carbonated water can be bad for you. But I also heard that’s nonsense…it’s just bubbles! Any idea?

    Reply
  16. leslie says

    June 24, 2009 at 9:32 pm

    $6 for 3 lbs of cherries!? i am dying with envy!

    it’s nice that you and matt are so accommodating to each other in different ways. i’m sure dining together is worth the early dinner time!

    Reply
  17. Danielle says

    June 24, 2009 at 9:38 pm

    Ah, I adore cherries! What a buy! Enjoy 😀

    Reply
  18. Deva says

    June 24, 2009 at 9:52 pm

    I love cherries, that’s an AWESOME deal you got!

    Reply
  19. polly says

    June 24, 2009 at 9:56 pm

    cherries. 😀

    I love rainer cherries… holy perfection of cherryness.

    Love the chicken “just swimming in orange juice”… that is my kind of marinade. sounds so yummy!

    Love ya, Kath! D and I were actually talking on the beach last night about you and Matt. My very logical hubby was chatting about the pros and cons of opening a GH in HH. He and Matt should chat sometime. I tend to just JUMP IN!! and he likes to think and plan and investigate. 😉 Love that boy. Anyways, sometime at Brixx we’ll all chat BREAD. 😀

    XOXO

    p.s. We are totally planning on our BRIXX dinner in September!!! Abbi will be there, too!! 😀

    Reply
  20. Haleigh says

    June 24, 2009 at 10:02 pm

    Love cherries in season 🙂

    Reply
  21. Erin says

    June 24, 2009 at 10:07 pm

    All I could see was the goat cheese. Oh beloved goat cheese!

    LOL, how does that wee piece of bread fill you up?! I wish. 😉

    Reply
  22. bhealthier says

    June 24, 2009 at 10:17 pm

    Oh congrats to the winner!!!

    That Vega looks so interesting and healthy!

    Reply
  23. Sarah says

    June 24, 2009 at 10:20 pm

    Those cherries look fab! I’ll have to make a run to costco and check em out. I wish I could leave my AC off for so long- it’s already well into the 100’s here. I had to turn on the AC back in March I think!

    Reply
  24. Laura says

    June 24, 2009 at 10:32 pm

    Bill Pullman WAS hot in Independence Day. I’m so glad I’m not the only one who thinks so! 🙂 He was also hot in ‘While You Were Sleeping’.

    Keanu Reeves may not be a stellar actor, but he’ll always get my vote just for his role in ‘Speed’. As a lovestruck teenager I think I rewound the scene where he crosses the intersection in his white T and cargo pants about ten times.

    End embarrassing adolescent reminiscing.

    Reply
  25. Island Girl Eats says

    June 24, 2009 at 10:34 pm

    That’s a great looking dinner. It gives me inspiration for this weekend. We always love to fire up the grill over the weekends!

    Why are cherries sooooooo expensive? They are crazy expensive where I live. What you bought was a total bargain.

    Reply
  26. MarathonVal says

    June 24, 2009 at 10:35 pm

    I wish Chicago cherries were that cheap 😉 Enjoy!

    Reply
  27. Mrs. Myers @ Eat Move Write says

    June 24, 2009 at 10:37 pm

    lmao. I thought I was the only one in the world who thought Bill Pullman was hot.

    Reply
  28. Erica says

    June 24, 2009 at 11:08 pm

    That chicken looks great. Perfect grill marks; way to go.

    Reply
  29. Caroline says

    June 24, 2009 at 11:36 pm

    Must check Costco for La Croix!
    That is the cutest little jar of marmalade;)

    Reply
  30. Rachel says

    June 24, 2009 at 11:37 pm

    Someone put a carton of those cherries in my office breakroom today! I definitely sneaked a few… so delish. And I recently started drinking La Croix after getting the idea from you. So yummy!

    Reply
  31. Vince says

    June 24, 2009 at 11:50 pm

    Great buy on the cherries. They are usually so expensive.

    I tired the Cheese/Oatmeal Pancakes today. No issues with cooking them. I used Liquid Egg Whites and beat the cottage cheese into the mixture with a wire wisp. I also added a tsp of baking powder to it. Letting the first side cook until the top looked like it was starting to dry did the trick for flipping them.

    Verdict… they were pretty good, but not as great as I was expecting. I’m just as happy with the banana oatmeal pancakes.

    Reply
  32. Tiffany! Van says

    June 25, 2009 at 1:40 am

    My grandma just bought me a huge bag of cherries. They were really sketchy looking and the insides were dark blood red. Haha, I got freaked out since I don’t remember them usually being so dark. They were also really hard too. I ended up throwing half the bag away. Cherries go bad so easily!

    Reply
  33. Joelle (Chasing Pavements) says

    June 25, 2009 at 2:02 am

    Cherries are one of my fav summer fruits! I agree though- they are way too expensive!

    Reply
  34. Christie @ Find My Weigh says

    June 25, 2009 at 4:52 am

    I have been buying those cherries too, they are such a bargain!

    Reply
  35. Suzanne says

    June 25, 2009 at 5:26 am

    LAURA –
    haha…I’m so with you. Also during my teen years, my friends and I would rewind his ‘butt scene’ in Point Break a million times. yeah, embarassing.:)

    Reply
  36. Ada says

    June 25, 2009 at 6:00 am

    That dinner looks so good! Congrats, summit winner:)

    Reply
  37. Lauren says

    June 25, 2009 at 6:23 am

    What a great summery meal!

    My husband likes to eat earlier too. We had been eating around 7ish but I’ve been trying to have it ready by 6:30. You’re right, it’s nice to have more time in the evenings, but then I find myself wanting a little something before bed, so I try not to stuff myself at dinner and save a little room for some fruit before bed.

    Do you find yourself getting hungry for a bedtime snack now that you are eating a bit ealier?

    Reply
  38. Jenny Marie says

    June 25, 2009 at 6:33 am

    I love cherries, and those look so yummy!! The flavored selter, that is carbonated right? I gave up all soda, including diet and I thought oh I’ll try what Kath drinks but…I think the main reason I gave up sodas was because of the carbonation (and artificial sweetener).

    Reply
  39. Kailey says

    June 25, 2009 at 6:48 am

    mm that chicken looks amazing 🙂
    what a steal for the cherries too!

    Reply
  40. Stacey says

    June 25, 2009 at 7:03 am

    Yeah, that kid was a terrible actor! I hate watching movies where you feel like they are acting the whole time! I wanna be sucked in! Make me believe it!

    Reply
  41. Pam Striker says

    June 25, 2009 at 7:10 am

    Congraduatlions Jen!

    Hi Kath,

    The kid actor in the movie you mentioned is Will and Jada Pinkett-Smith’s kid….lol!!! Just some trivia for you!

    Have a great day,

    Pam
    www.alovefornewrecipes.blogspot.com
    (a gluten free blog)

    Reply
  42. Teddy says

    June 25, 2009 at 7:27 am

    Congrats to Jen!!
    3 lbs of cherries for 6 bucks?! That’s gotta be the best deal I’ve heard of. I wonder if the costco here will have that too! I say you make some cherry muffins or better yet ice cream with cherries in it! yummers

    Teddy

    Reply
  43. Stacy (Eating To Live Love Laugh Tri) says

    June 25, 2009 at 7:34 am

    I feel the same way about cherries. I love them but they are almost $7 a pound here! That is just ridiculous because I can eat a pound very quickly! : )

    Reply
  44. brandi says

    June 25, 2009 at 7:56 am

    congrats to Jen!

    I love citrus on salads and that chicken sounds great in the oj/marmalade!

    Reply
  45. Spiceaholic says

    June 25, 2009 at 8:16 am

    Wow, that is a crazy good deal on cherries!

    I don’t know how you guys hold out until July to run the AC. It’s been miserable in Atlanta for a while now, but we’re trying to run it as little as possible without torturing ourselves.

    Reply
  46. Nicole (dishin') says

    June 25, 2009 at 8:32 am

    Dinner looks awesome! The addition of goat cheese helps 😉

    Reply
  47. Becci says

    June 25, 2009 at 8:44 am

    What a great looking meal (…and those cherries!!!)!

    I have never tried the LaCroix sparkling water…I may have to look for it next time I go shopping!

    Reply
  48. Kath says

    June 25, 2009 at 8:55 am

    CATIEDIDIT + Jenny Marie,
    Seltzer is just bubbles. I’ve never heard anything negative about CO2 bubbles. I wouldn’t recommend drinking ONLY seltzer and never any still water, but a little each day probably won’t do much more than make you burp a few times 😉

    polly ,
    Aw fun! Love to know what he thought.

    Vince ,
    Glad they worked!

    Lauren ,
    I don’t usually get that hungry at night, or if I do, it’s probably just my stomach feeling emptier than it did earlier and not really because i need another meal. Water/tea usually does the trick.

    Kath

    Reply
  49. Marisa (trim the fat) says

    June 25, 2009 at 9:04 am

    That is a fantastic looking dinner! I love goat cheese!

    Reply
  50. Sarah says

    June 25, 2009 at 9:18 am

    I love that flavor of La Croix! It’s actually the only one I’ve ever had 😉

    Reply
  51. JohannaB says

    June 25, 2009 at 9:28 am

    I love Independence Day too. I first watched it because Brent Spiner (Data on ST:NG) was in it. He played Dr Oakin. I can’t count the number of times I’ve seen it but I know I’ll watch it again soon.

    Reply
  52. Jess says

    June 25, 2009 at 12:03 pm

    You haven’t turned on the a/c yet!? Good for you!

    Reply
  53. Adventures of Alice says

    June 25, 2009 at 12:56 pm

    Those cherries look amazing! I love cherries, but you’re right, they are usually so expensive that I don’t buy them either.

    Reply
  54. Brain says

    June 25, 2009 at 8:38 pm

    It’s the day the EARTH stood still

    Reply

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