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You are here: Home / Weekend / Tis The Season

November 22, 2010

Tis The Season

For citrus!!!

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Oranges seem like the most blah fruit to me 3/4 of the year. But my palate lightens up and CRAVES them as soon as it gets cold. I swear my body knows what time of year it is!

Today I was also craving yoga.

Yoga

I unrolled my mat for a  75 minute Dave Farmar podcast. I think this was the longest home yoga I have ever done, and my mind did not wander. I was committed. The class was HARD – mostly in the lower back. Too many utkatasanas!! My lower back will be sore tomorrow for sure.

My drishti:

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After yoga, ’twas showertime. The drain is WORKING!

Our attack:

    1. Physically removed drain and pulled out hairs n gunk with Zip-it from Lowes (didn’t really work)
    2. Flushed with baking soda, vinegar and hot water many a’ time (didn’t really work)
    3. PLUNGED (seemed to unclog something)
    4. Used Roebic Enzymes overnight (may have worked – not sure if plunger did most though)

Where was the best 2PM light in our house?

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The swing, maybe even with a little white bounce off the back!

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Ultimately I like sandwiches more than wraps (because bread tastes better) but I am enjoying these tortillas. They are huge (220 Kcals each) so they make a sizeable wrap.

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Filled with cranberry mustard (from the Hickory Farms basket), POM seeds, red pepper, spinach and diced chicken from last week’s whole chicken. Lightly grilled in a skillet!

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On the side: Leftover veggies + a naval orange

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And for dessert – a Turkish fig!! LOVE these! I like ’em dried even more than fresh. I found these at the Whole Foods bulk bins and like these dried ones even more than the previous kind I had, which were more like prunes.

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Going to make a movie now!

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  1. Bess @ Bess Be Fit says

    November 22, 2010 at 3:24 pm

    Great pictures today (as usual!)….hope your back isn’t too sore tomorrow! But sometimes soreness is good…makes you feel like you really worked hard and did something! 🙂

    Reply
  2. grocery goddess jen says

    November 22, 2010 at 3:25 pm

    I’m the same way about citrus, and I’ve been loving me some grapefruits lately. Usually the thought of oranges makes me shudder, it has to be the right time of year for them!

    Have fun making your movie 🙂

    Reply
  3. chelsey @ clean eating chelsey says

    November 22, 2010 at 3:25 pm

    Oooo that fruit looks so good!

    Reply
  4. Samantha @ Bikini Birthday says

    November 22, 2010 at 3:25 pm

    What type of yoga was it? Power? I’m looking for a good power yoga podcast.

    Reply
    • Kath says

      November 22, 2010 at 3:26 pm

      Yes. Dave Farmar on iTunes

      Reply
  5. Katryn@rampantcuisine says

    November 22, 2010 at 3:26 pm

    It’s true! I think that the body intuitively knows when certain fruits and veggies are in season! Also, cranberry mustard sounds great!

    Reply
  6. Stacy @ Every Little Thing says

    November 22, 2010 at 3:27 pm

    That’s so funny – I have always associated citrus with warm weather. I don’t crave it at all in cold weather! That orange looks tasty though, might have to grab a couple.

    We get great “afternoon light” in our kitchen, through the blinds. It almost seems like the blinds make it a bit more noticeable.

    Reply
  7. Amanda (Eating Up) says

    November 22, 2010 at 3:27 pm

    I miss oranges! My stomach can’t handle citrus 🙁

    Reply
  8. Alina @ Duty Free Foodie says

    November 22, 2010 at 3:28 pm

    I’ve been craving citrus all the time recently too. I think it may be because we are exposed to so many viruses in the winter, our bodies want the Vitamin C to help fight them off.

    Reply
  9. Allie says

    November 22, 2010 at 3:29 pm

    I know what you mean about your body really knowing what season it is! In the winter I always want an orange or some pineapple but any other time it’s a second choice under apples or watermelon :p

    Reply
  10. Holly @ couchpotatoathlete says

    November 22, 2010 at 3:29 pm

    What kind of tortillas are those? Sorry if I missed it somewhere. I can never get wraps to look that “grilled” in a skillet. I either burn them or it just doesn’t work 🙂 I need to use my George Foreman.

    Reply
    • Kath says

      November 22, 2010 at 3:35 pm

      The brand is in last night’s dinner post!

      Reply
  11. Kristy@ KristyRuns.com says

    November 22, 2010 at 3:31 pm

    The lighting in your photos is gorgeous! 🙂

    Reply
  12. Melissa @ HerGreenLife says

    November 22, 2010 at 3:32 pm

    Oranges ARE blah 3/4 of the year — when they’re not in season. December – February is more or less the peak for U.S. grown citrus.

    These days, I mostly eat locally grown fruit (which tends to naturally mean less fruit in winter, more in summer), but I do make an exception for some good citrus in the winter months!

    Reply
    • Kath says

      November 22, 2010 at 3:35 pm

      Good point!! That’s probably why my body likes seasonal food – it really DOES taste better.

      Reply
      • Jill says

        November 22, 2010 at 3:37 pm

        I have to agree seasonal is always better!!

        Reply
  13. Jill says

    November 22, 2010 at 3:36 pm

    Would you recommend your yoga mat for others? I have one that I use for outside, I’m to lazy to wash it every time–so I need a good inside one.

    Reply
    • Kath says

      November 22, 2010 at 3:54 pm

      Absolutely! I love it.

      Reply
  14. Dorry says

    November 22, 2010 at 3:38 pm

    I love figs, too! Grew up eating fig newtons and can’t get enough. I also love oranges but don’t eat them as often as I’d like because they get messy on-the-go. It’s a treat when I buy the already peeled ones from Whole Foods.

    Reply
  15. Christin@purplebirdblog says

    November 22, 2010 at 3:39 pm

    Are the yoga downloads easy to follow if you’re fairly new to yoga (I’ve only really been practicing since the summer)? Or do you have to have a really good grasp on the pose names and what they entail?

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    • Kath says

      November 22, 2010 at 3:55 pm

      Yogadownload.com one are very easy to follow because they are designed for audio yoga and they have pose guides you can reference either before or during the practice if you need help with a pose. Dave Farmar’s podcasts are just recordings of his live classes so they are not really suitable for beginners who don’t know the poses or their names very well. I’d start with the 20 minute ones from Yogadownload!

      Reply
      • Amy says

        November 22, 2010 at 4:43 pm

        Yes, and yogadownload.com also has video classes which are great. The 20-minute ones are free. I just did yoga for strength this morning! 🙂

        Reply
  16. Jessica @ How Sweet It Is says

    November 22, 2010 at 3:44 pm

    I love dried figs SO much. Seriously… I stock up. They make great pre workout fuel!

    Reply
  17. Emily says

    November 22, 2010 at 3:47 pm

    That cranberry mustard with avocado is one of my favorite flavor combos!

    Reply
  18. Lisa (bakebikeblog) says

    November 22, 2010 at 3:48 pm

    oh that fig looks tasty!

    Reply
  19. Anna @ Newlywed, Newly Veg says

    November 22, 2010 at 3:48 pm

    Oooh, yes!! I had my first orange of the winter season a few days ago…it hit the spot! I think our bodies definitely know and crave what’s in season!

    Reply
  20. Sarena (The Non-Dairy Queen) says

    November 22, 2010 at 3:52 pm

    I agree with you on the bread vs. tortilla! I love a good chewy bread over a thin tortilla any day! Enjoy the movie!

    Reply
  21. Gabriela @ Une Vie Saine says

    November 22, 2010 at 3:58 pm

    Funny- I normally feel the same way about citrus fruits, but craved clementines this afternoon as well!! They remind me of Christmas 🙂 Hope you have a wonderful afternoon!!

    Reply
  22. Estela @ Weekly Bite says

    November 22, 2010 at 3:59 pm

    Gorgeous lunch pics! I always crave citrus in the winter too 🙂

    Reply
  23. Jil @ Big City, Lil Kitchen says

    November 22, 2010 at 4:03 pm

    That wrap looks so good .

    Reply
  24. Krystina says

    November 22, 2010 at 4:04 pm

    I like dried figs more than fresh, too.

    Reply
  25. Salah@myhealthiestlifestyle says

    November 22, 2010 at 4:05 pm

    I love dried figs, but I like citrus more in the summer than I do in the winter

    Reply
  26. Allison @ PickyEatingRD says

    November 22, 2010 at 4:05 pm

    AHHH i don’t think I have ever had a Turkish Fig.. Going to have to put that one on my “to-eat” list!

    Reply
  27. Angela @ Eat Spin Run Repeat says

    November 22, 2010 at 4:06 pm

    I 100% agree on the sandwiches over wraps thing – bread is just so much more filling! Having said that though, your wrap looks so bright and delicious. Love it!

    Reply
  28. lynn (The Actors Diet) says

    November 22, 2010 at 4:09 pm

    i love those wraps too. they are HUGE!

    “Picture’s Up!”

    Reply
  29. Toni says

    November 22, 2010 at 4:29 pm

    Not a huge fan of dried figs. I find them way too sticky! However, I make an awesome stuffed pastry with dried figs, chocolate and walnuts – then I’ll eat em!

    Reply
  30. Katie @ Shared Bites says

    November 22, 2010 at 4:33 pm

    What a healthy looking lunch (and the sunshine certainly doens’t hurt)! Inspires me to make my lunch for work more often.

    Reply
  31. Heather (Heather's Dish) says

    November 22, 2010 at 4:34 pm

    that fig sounds so amazing! i love dried fruit better than fresh most of the time now…weird, huh?

    Reply
  32. Mary @ Bites and Bliss says

    November 22, 2010 at 4:38 pm

    That drain’s really giving you trouble, isn’t it? Dagum hopefully you get it all cleaned out!

    Reply
  33. Kathy W. says

    November 22, 2010 at 4:40 pm

    I love the smell of tangerines at Christmas time, goes perfectly with spruce/pine needle scents.

    Reply
    • Kori says

      November 22, 2010 at 5:01 pm

      Me too! =D

      Reply
  34. Heidi - apples under my bed says

    November 22, 2010 at 4:51 pm

    I love turkish figs!!! I’m off to yoga too (after i finish my oatmeal)! snap 🙂
    Heidi xo

    Reply
  35. Michelle (The Runner's Plate) says

    November 22, 2010 at 5:12 pm

    I love citrus fruits at this time of the year. I had a grapefruit the other day, and it was awesome!

    Reply
  36. Camille says

    November 22, 2010 at 5:18 pm

    That wrap looks really good! By the looks of your food and the sunshine, it seems like it isn’t too chilly over there!

    Reply
  37. Ashley says

    November 22, 2010 at 5:31 pm

    Oh my gosh…you just got me SO excited for Satsumas!!! Can’t wait til they’re back!!!!!!! 🙂

    Reply
  38. Dana @ my little celebration says

    November 22, 2010 at 5:37 pm

    Can’t wait to hear more about your movie! I always enjoy your videos…

    Reply
  39. Julie @ Honey B. Nutrition says

    November 22, 2010 at 5:39 pm

    I find it so refreshing to eat with the seasons – of course it’s better for you since you can’t really eat out-of-season produce unless you are eating non-local non-organic. My body naturally craves what’s in season too. I always wonder if it’s because I feed myself that so it gets used to certain food at certain times, or my brain just associates certain food with certain holidays or weather or… who knows. Chicken or the egg? Well I’m stickin to it regardless.

    I love the swing. So amazing to be able to eat outside at this time of year!

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  40. Clare says

    November 22, 2010 at 5:55 pm

    dave Farmar is the HARDEST. My advice would be to tuck your tail a little in your utkatasana. Takes the load off the low back!

    Reply
  41. Felicity says

    November 22, 2010 at 6:11 pm

    I bought figs and oranges yesterday. I hope clementines are good this year, they were awesome last year!

    Reply
  42. Laura (Starloz) says

    November 22, 2010 at 6:32 pm

    i love that your body craves oranges, mine does too.

    your swing is adorable

    Reply
  43. Kiran says

    November 22, 2010 at 6:44 pm

    Very nice clicks! Can’t wait for your movie 😉

    Reply
  44. Heather @ Get Healthy With Heather says

    November 22, 2010 at 6:45 pm

    You’ve got sun light? Nice! I like how you found light on your swing.

    Figs are such a yummy treat. Tried figs definitely take on a candy sweetness. So good.

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

    November 22, 2010 at 7:21 pm

    I love wraps! They’re so chewy and forgiving with an overabundance of stuffing. 😀 Yours looks awesome!

    Reply
  46. Melissa @ I Never Imagined says

    November 22, 2010 at 7:34 pm

    A movie!! *Squeeeeee!!!*

    Reply
  47. Faith @ lovelyascharged says

    November 22, 2010 at 7:41 pm

    My mum is luring me home with the promise of as many fresh oranges as I can carry back with me! Bahaha 🙂

    Reply
  48. Chelsea @ One Healthy Munchkin says

    November 22, 2010 at 7:42 pm

    I way prefer bread to wraps too! Even if they contain the same number of calories, I just find the bread to me more filling and satisfying.

    Reply
  49. Lauren says

    November 22, 2010 at 7:42 pm

    It never even occurs to me to make a wrap, but I’m feeling inspired now. My lunches need some revamping.

    Reply
  50. Hannah says

    November 22, 2010 at 7:46 pm

    I love how inventive you are with fruit! Pomegranate in a wrap – brilliant!

    Reply
  51. J3nn (Jenn's Menu and Lifestyle Blog) says

    November 22, 2010 at 7:48 pm

    I’ve been lovin’ wraps lately, but only if they are fluffy! No skinny wraps for me. 😉

    Reply
  52. Amy at TheSceneFromMe says

    November 22, 2010 at 8:18 pm

    I’ve never tried a fig before, but it’s about time I do! You are making me think of how delicious they must taste!

    Reply
  53. rebecca lustig says

    November 22, 2010 at 8:47 pm

    those bins get me eVERY TIME. i just can’t say no.

    Reply
  54. notyet100 says

    November 22, 2010 at 9:42 pm

    wow u have a swing too

    Reply
  55. Keri says

    November 22, 2010 at 9:44 pm

    Two things:

    One! Thank you for inspiring me to embrace citrus again–tis the season-you are right!

    Second: If your low back hurts after Utkatasana, try tucking the pelvis slightly forward (instead of arching through the low back, try to flatten it) and really engage your lower core muscles. We learned this adjustment in teacher training, and it made my low back much happier! 🙂

    Reply
  56. Anne@MyZenPulse says

    November 22, 2010 at 9:46 pm

    Hm… those shouldn’t make your back too sore! Try tucking your tailbone under when you’re in utkatasana and dropping the weight back toward your heels. Should take the pressure off your low back. Bend your knees just a hair in utasana as well to release your lumbar spine. Hopefully that helps!

    Reply
  57. Shannon @ Philadelphia Phitness Pharmacy says

    November 22, 2010 at 9:59 pm

    The wrap looks so fresh and delicious! You are so creative I would never have thought to put those ingredients all together!

    Reply
  58. Kath says

    November 22, 2010 at 10:16 pm

    Thanks for the yoga tips 🙂

    Reply
  59. Elise says

    November 23, 2010 at 1:25 am

    you inspired me to try a dave farmar yoga podcast. and he definitely kicked my butt!!

    Reply
  60. Nelle @ Living Cliche says

    November 23, 2010 at 4:04 am

    My Grandma always gave us oranges for Christmas, so I can identify with craving them this time of year. And as it gets chilly, I feel like your body knows it needs the extra vitamin C to keep your immune system up!

    Reply
  61. Caitlyn (A Spoonful of Life) says

    November 23, 2010 at 12:49 pm

    I feel the same way about oranges. I think I’ve eaten 5 over the past 3 days!

    Reply
  62. Roseanna says

    November 29, 2010 at 12:12 pm

    Reading this entry helped me get over my aversion to using the plunger on our shower drain, and so I did, and it completely fixed the clogged drain. So thanks.

    Reply

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