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March 9, 2010

Sweeeeeeeeet!

Hi hi!

Getting to know the hospital today was exciting. It’s one of North Carolina’s biggest and everyone who I tell that I’m going to be working there raises their eyebrows and says “Wow, you are going to learn SO MUCH.” I’m not exactly sure what they mean, but I think I’m going to see a wide variety of patients.

In fact, as I was finishing my lunch today I heard a really loud noise and there was a helicopter taking off just above me from the rooftop. I hope whoever was in it will be OK 🙁

But before clinical starts, I’ve got more fun in corporate wellness!

I ate my yogurt for a snack around 4PM but never got to that Larabar. I’m going to have it tomorrow!!

I came home and found Matt knee-deep in gnocchi!!!

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Those would be Cinnamony Sweet Potato Whole Wheat Gnocchi!!

Sassy Sweets (the NC Sweet Potato Blog) is doing their Bloggers Recipe Challenge again this year. Remember last year I entered my Nutty Vanilla Sweet Potato and Kale Soup and was one of the $100 winners? They are doing it again and this is my entry! Not exactly the “quickest” recipe, but certainly delicious and creative! Actually, I gotta give most of the props to Matt – he invented and executed it! I’m just the talent 😉

For all the details of the recipe: Sweet Potato Gnocchi.

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My afternoon snack was the sweet, sweet SKIN!

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And now for the main event –

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The kale was maple scented and lightly steamed.

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I have no idea what the nutritional information on these gnocchi are, but I bet they are more calorie-dense than one might think. I’d recommend serving them with a fresh veggie 🙂

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Siggi’s Winners!

Blindly picked!! I’m not sure how many Twitter entries there were, but I got 290 emails! (Thanks to those of you who wrote personal emails – wish I had time to read them all!)

Winners are @CEgoodner and Natalie!! Guys, please email me to Katheats at Gmail dot com with your mailing address!

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[PS. I thought the giveaway method worked great!]

OFF TO WATCH GOSSIP GIRL!!

Filed Under: Lifestyle Tagged With: Kale, sweet potatoes

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  1. Jessica @ The Process of Healing says

    March 9, 2010 at 7:57 pm

    I do think that the giveaway method was a genius idea!!
    And the gnocchi sounds fabulous… I’ve found that kale and sweet potatoes go amazingly together! The sweet of the potato balances out the kale. YUM!

    Reply
  2. Jenn @ Livewellfit says

    March 9, 2010 at 8:05 pm

    What a gnocchi guy he is!

    I worked in a large medical area here in Boston and the first time I saw the copter land on the pad, it was incredible how powerful that machine is. We would see them land about 5x a day! Scary to think of all the trauma that is involved in the landings though.

    Reply
  3. Catherine says

    March 9, 2010 at 8:07 pm

    What an interesting take on gnocchi! I hate how the actual flavor of pasta can be so bland sometimes, but it sounds like this pasta is anything but! I never thought of subbing sweet potatoes for regular potatoes into gnocchi dough.

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  4. Food Makes Fun Fuel says

    March 9, 2010 at 8:08 pm

    Sweet potato gnocchi sounds divine! Enjoy the night!

    Reply
  5. Danielle (Coffee Run) says

    March 9, 2010 at 8:12 pm

    The gnocchi sound amazing! I’ve actually never had gnocchi but if it’s like pasta, it should be good 🙂

    My mom just started working in a hospital and she says there IS a lot you learn from working with different patients. I can’t wait to start clinical rotations 🙂

    Reply
  6. Jil says

    March 9, 2010 at 8:20 pm

    I do love that giveaway method! aaaand I LOVE the idea of those gnocci!! I have been toying with the idea of making sweet potato gnocci for a while…sooo…I think I will have to soon. These look unbelievable.

    Reply
  7. Sarah (Running to Slow Things Down) says

    March 9, 2010 at 8:20 pm

    Love, love LOVE gnocchi! Sweet potato gnocchi sounds like a lovely idea. 😀

    Your clinical rotation sounds awesome! I’ve heard that the clinical rotation offers the most experience in many dietetic internships. 😀

    Reply
  8. Ann @ Appalachian Appetites says

    March 9, 2010 at 8:20 pm

    Oh the gnocchi looks amazing! Congrats to you guys for developing the recipe. I hope you win!

    Reply
  9. Kaite@ Two Lives, One Lifestyle says

    March 9, 2010 at 8:23 pm

    My family loves to make gnocci and as a joke everyone got gnocci rollers for Christmas. I’ll have to introduce this recipe while I’m home this weekend!!

    Reply
  10. Janna (Just Flourishing) says

    March 9, 2010 at 8:25 pm

    Thank you thank you thannnnk you! I have been searching for a whole wheat sweet potato gnocchi forever! 😀

    Reply
  11. Kati @ Living Well says

    March 9, 2010 at 8:30 pm

    I’m so jealous of all the hands on learning you’re getting right now! I’ve pondered going back to school but I don’t think that’s going to happen. Guess I’ll just have to live vicariously through you ;> Ya’ll are always so creative for dinner! I’m like, whatever’s easy and quick!

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  12. ellen eats beets says

    March 9, 2010 at 8:36 pm

    OMG love gnocchi and sweet potato gnocchi sounds delish!!

    Reply
  13. Lia says

    March 9, 2010 at 8:41 pm

    That dinner looks awesome! And I’m glad the giveaway method worked out, but it means that readers don’t get to see all the entries’ responses–that’s a large part of the fun for me. I’m a little sad it’s gone…

    Reply
    • Kath says

      March 9, 2010 at 8:59 pm

      Yes, I hate that too. But at least you can on Twitter!?

      Reply
  14. lynn (The Actors Diet) says

    March 9, 2010 at 8:41 pm

    it boggles my mind that people make homemade gnocchi! awesome!

    Reply
  15. Allie (Live Laugh Eat) says

    March 9, 2010 at 8:41 pm

    I tried making gnocchi with the leftover mashed potatoes from Thanksgiving (back in November not recently haha). I didn’t add nearly enough flour though so it was ooey gooey. Still fun to make though….for the first 5 minutes….before my hands were covered in dough hehe.

    Great job, Matt! Wow!

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  16. Stacey@http://stacey-healthylife.blogspot.com/ says

    March 9, 2010 at 8:47 pm

    Great idea on the gnocchi. I like the mix of sweet potatoes and whole wheat.

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  17. Estela @ Weekly Bite says

    March 9, 2010 at 8:49 pm

    What a great looking dinner!

    I’m so glad you’re feeling good about the hospital! That will make all the difference in your rotation!

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  18. rustique says

    March 9, 2010 at 8:50 pm

    That sounds so delicious. I’m glad the hospital seems great–I predict lots of stories.

    Reply
    • Kath says

      March 9, 2010 at 9:01 pm

      Actually I have to be realllllllly careful what I say on the blog 🙁 I can’t even speak anonymously about patients because if their family were to read and know the case I’m talking about, it could technically be tracked back. I know it’s a bummer because I’d like to share lots of things, but I’ll have to be pretty vague.

      Reply
  19. Jessica @ How Sweet It Is says

    March 9, 2010 at 8:51 pm

    Your gnocchi looks delicious!!

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  20. christina cadden says

    March 9, 2010 at 8:54 pm

    mm. looks good!

    Reply
  21. Lauren @ eater not a runner says

    March 9, 2010 at 8:54 pm

    I love sweet potato gnocchi, it’s SO good!

    Reply
  22. Lisa @bakebikeblog says

    March 9, 2010 at 8:55 pm

    oh my goodness that gnocchi looks AMAZING!!!!!

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  23. Nicole of Raspberry Stethoscope says

    March 9, 2010 at 9:11 pm

    Cool! Will you be in the ICU? that would be awesome.

    Reply
  24. Maggie @ Fit.Fun.Food says

    March 9, 2010 at 9:24 pm

    I can’t wait to try that gnocchi idea! I’m so glad you’re liking NC! It’s a great state! And that’s coming from a Carolina girl, born and bred!

    Reply
    • Kath says

      March 10, 2010 at 8:05 am

      I’ve lived here my whole life too!

      Reply
  25. Jen says

    March 9, 2010 at 9:29 pm

    That gnocchi looks awesome! I’m definitely giving it a try when I have some time! No worries about keeping the confidentiality at the hospital! We all understand – just enjoy your time there!!!

    Reply
  26. Carrie @ I See Monsters says

    March 9, 2010 at 9:30 pm

    That gnocchi looks delicious! Gnocchi is my fave. 🙂

    I hear you on the unhealthy choices at the hospital cafeteria (there’s a McDonald’s at the Vanderbilt University hospital?!?) but, unfortunately, I feel like a cafeteria has to have at least a few “less healthy” options or else lots of people will complain and fewer people will eat there. They changed the cafeteria at my company’s corporate headquarters to an all-healthy one, and the employees there grouse and complain about it all the time and I hear it isn’t busy at all. I, who work at a different location, would LOVE that cafeteria and am super jealous! They’re just mad they took away their burgers and fries. 🙂

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  27. jaclyn@todays lady says

    March 9, 2010 at 9:48 pm

    That gnochi looks and sounds so good!!! I’ve always wanted to try to make it, nothing beats homemade gnocchi!

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

    March 9, 2010 at 9:51 pm

    Fabulous foods, of course! Enjoy Gossip Girl!

    Reply
  29. Anna @ Newlywed, Newly Veg says

    March 9, 2010 at 10:00 pm

    Ooooh, that gnocchi looks so good!!! SO funny that you ate the skin as a snack 🙂

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  30. Heather (Heather's Dish) says

    March 9, 2010 at 10:07 pm

    yum, i’d love to make gnocci sometime soon! i have a feeling the real homemade deal probably tastes a lot better that the store-bought stuff 🙂

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  31. Nicole, RD says

    March 9, 2010 at 10:19 pm

    That kale looks perfect! Love that your hubby is so handy in the kitchen! Mine is worthless!!!

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  32. Laura says

    March 9, 2010 at 10:33 pm

    I bet the gnocchi would taste good with a hint of maple as well!

    Reply
  33. The Good Eatah says

    March 9, 2010 at 10:52 pm

    The gnocchi looks amazing! I love the flavor combinations you chose. And thanks for the detailed instructions!

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  34. KVH says

    March 9, 2010 at 11:17 pm

    Hi Kath! I have been reading your blog for months now and never comment, but decided to today because of this post. I made your Nutty Vanilla Sweet Potato + Kale soup TONIGHT actually and it was fantastic, and super easy! My first try at kale also and loved it. I really enjoy reading your blog — a friend suggested I read it because she said you reminded her of me because of your love of oatmeal, nutrition, and a husband named Matt! My morning oatmeal has gotten much more creative and I have made several of your recipes (and some of Matt’s bread recipes, since I am obsessed with bread)! Keep up the good as I will continue reading as long as you continue writing!

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    • Kath says

      March 10, 2010 at 8:06 am

      Thanks!

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

    March 10, 2010 at 12:01 am

    I loooooooove gnocchi! Sweet potato gnocchi sounds and looks fabulous. 🙂

    Jenn

    Reply
  36. Alison (Life's Little Lusts) says

    March 10, 2010 at 12:33 am

    kath those gnocchi sound AMAZING!!!
    sweet potatoes (or yams as we call ’em)
    and kale are two superfood staples
    in my house.
    my dad wants to give these a try,
    but he’s on a strict NO SAT. FAT diet –
    do you know what would substitute the butter best?

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    • Kath says

      March 10, 2010 at 8:06 am

      Yes, I would just sautee in cooking spray. Or just some oil and no butter. The butter was more for flavor and is totally optional.

      Reply
  37. Hannah says

    March 10, 2010 at 2:33 am

    Aww, it looks like the kale is hugging the gnocchi!! 🙂 Hope Gossip Girl was good – it’ll be ages before we get that season in Australia…

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  38. Freya @ Brit Chick Runs says

    March 10, 2010 at 3:11 am

    I love ssweet potato skin! My mum always leaves it which I think is mad cos it’s one of the best bits IMHO!!
    I’m glad you’re enjoying your rotation so much; it’ll probably fly by!

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  39. The Paris Food Blague says

    March 10, 2010 at 3:21 am

    ah gnocchi…..thank you so much for posting the recipe, i am going to make this tonight.

    i loved helicopters when i was little. i always wished i had some kind of disease or got into some kind of terrific accident so that i could ride in them.

    à bientôt
    the paris food blague

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  40. christie @ honoring health says

    March 10, 2010 at 5:56 am

    That gnocchi looks awesome!

    I also eat the skin from sweet potatoes and people seem to think it is weird. I like it 🙂

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  41. Chelsea (Chelsea's Chew and Run Fun) says

    March 10, 2010 at 6:21 am

    Those sweet potato gnocchi look wonderful! Cinnamon sounds like the perfect touch. Best of luck with the entry!

    Reply
  42. Andrea says

    March 10, 2010 at 7:57 am

    Mmm I love gnocchi. I made a whole wheat sweet potato version a few weeks ago and I really liked the sweetness of them! Looks like a fabulous dinner. Have a great day!

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  43. Heather @ Side of Sneakers says

    March 10, 2010 at 9:27 am

    Mmm those gnocchi sounds wonderful!!!! YUM!

    Reply
  44. Amanda @ Cakes and Ale says

    March 10, 2010 at 10:30 am

    I love gnocchi. Plus, since it’s sweet potato and whole wheat based, you’re getting even more nutrients in! A much superior gnocchi to the standard semolina flour and white potato version!

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  45. Kelly says

    March 10, 2010 at 12:29 pm

    I spent quite a bit of time at that hospital two summers ago when my dad was in a car accident. I was pleasantly surprised by the variety of choices in the cafeteria as well! Not that I’ve spent much time in hospitals, but I didn’t expect for there to be such an array of food.

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