Sunday, October 26, 2008 at 06:28 PM

Carb Love

Today’s food choices have been carb-er-ific! I’ve been craving… and giving into my cravings for carby goodness all day! Today, for example, I’ve eaten: oatmeal, bread, a muffin, pretzels, and couscous. At least most of them are healthy, but holy carbs! I’m not sure if I am subconsciously craving carbs or it’s just a coincidence that I’ve put together very carb-heavy meals and snacks. 

Dinner was based-off a recipe that I found in the November issue of Body + Soul magazine: Lamb and Squash Tagine. My recipe, however, was lamb-free. 

I made a few variations to the Body + Soul recipe, including:

  • Nixing the lamb
  • Halving the recipe (It was just me eating; Mal ate a burrito for dinner)
  • Using garlic powder instead of fresh garlic (we were all out)
  • Instead of butternut squash, using sweet potatoes 
  • Using 1 tsp of ground cinnamon instead of cinnamon sticks
  • Adding 1/4 cup of chopped walnuts to the recipe 
This was SUCH a yummy meal! I love recipes that combine all sorts of unique and interesting flavors. In a single bite, I enjoyed the flavors of sweet potatoes, prunes, cinnamon, garlic, onion, tomato (paste), and walnut simultaneously. Eating this meal was an experience! :)

Lunch

Today’s lunch was also very delicious and carby. After working out and cleaning our apartment from top to bottom, I was super HUNGRY for lunch! I made a panini out of Arnold’s Sandwich Thins, leftover garlic broccoli, and swiss cheese. My broccoli and cheese “sammy” was incredible! I made it a point to remember this sandwich for the future! :)

On the side, I also had a small bowl of TJ’s peanut butter-filled pretzels. These babies are SO addicting– once you start, you can’t stop! 

Mid-afternoon, I snacked on a toasted pumpkin muffin with melted Smart Butter. There’s something about melted butter on a warm muffin. Divine! I don’t think I was even hungry, but a pumpkin muffin just seemed to fit so well with my mug of tea and PJs. (After my workout and a shower at HW, I put my Sunday sweats back on. :) )

I think I might use up some of our many, many, many apples and make apple crisp tonight… mostly because I won’t have much free time later this week. Where’d the weekend go!?!?!

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19 Comments on “Carb Love”

  1. #1 VeggieGirl Reply to this comment
    on Oct 26th, 2008 at 6:46 pm

    Ooooh, carb-er-ific, indeed!!! Fabulous :-)

  2. #2 mi Reply to this comment
    on Oct 26th, 2008 at 7:14 pm

    i love my carbs :D i had tagine for the first time a few weeks ago (a veggie one in a restaurant) and fell in luurrrve. yours looks fantastic!

  3. #3 Erica Reply to this comment
    on Oct 26th, 2008 at 7:51 pm

    I wish there was an all carb diet, I would be on it ;) My day was rather carb filled as well!

  4. #4 coco Reply to this comment
    on Oct 26th, 2008 at 7:54 pm

    so yummy!!! I love everything that’s is ORANGE!!! :)

  5. #5 Melissa S. Reply to this comment
    on Oct 26th, 2008 at 8:01 pm

    yay for carbs; they totally rock!

    and omg i know what you mean about those pb filled pretzel nuggets…which is why i never buy them! and you know what’s even crazier? Henry’s Farmer’s markets sells them in bulk, DIPPED IN CHOCOLATE. drool…!

    happy sunday!

  6. #6 maya Reply to this comment
    on Oct 26th, 2008 at 8:08 pm

    those pb filled pretzels are amazing, and your prune and swetet potatoe dish looks amazing, great inspiration,i love prunes with savory or sweet,nice recipe!you sure eat yummy looking things:)

  7. #7 Meg Reply to this comment
    on Oct 26th, 2008 at 8:08 pm

    I have many carb-filled days! They just taste so darn good! I love PB filled pretzels!

  8. #8 HangryPants Reply to this comment
    on Oct 26th, 2008 at 8:32 pm

    Ah! That is why I don’t even start with those stuffed pretzels! Yay for carbs!

  9. #9 Amy Reply to this comment
    on Oct 26th, 2008 at 8:43 pm

    hey! i left ya something special on my blog. come check it out!

  10. #10 Lyss Reply to this comment
    on Oct 26th, 2008 at 9:21 pm

    Broccoli and cheese sandwich, WOW. I love the idea. You have definitely inspired me to branch out of my usual sandwiches.

  11. #11 zestycook Reply to this comment
    on Oct 26th, 2008 at 9:29 pm

    This is my kind of day!! Zesty loves Carbs :) Thanks for sharing Tina. have a great night

    zesty

  12. #12 Kelsey Reply to this comment
    on Oct 26th, 2008 at 9:58 pm

    let’s just say that I usually plan my meals around bread, so don’t feel bad. :D Carbs are my favorite!
    Your dinner looks so good!!

  13. #13 Lily Reply to this comment
    on Oct 26th, 2008 at 10:36 pm

    Hey Tina,
    What was the verdict on the running/yoga class? How was it? Din din looks delish. Have a nice Sunday night!

  14. #14 lauren Reply to this comment
    on Oct 26th, 2008 at 10:41 pm

    agree completely about those TJ pretzels filled with PB. just cant stop.

  15. #15 Erin Reply to this comment
    on Oct 26th, 2008 at 10:55 pm

    Hi Tina (or anyone familiar with Boston)!
    I’m visiting Boston this weekend for a graduate open house at Emerson. I’ve only been to Boston once, so does anyone have any recommendations for things to do/places to eat? Thanks! :-)

  16. #16 alexander Reply to this comment
    on Oct 26th, 2008 at 10:57 pm

    this looks great!

  17. #17 eliza Reply to this comment
    on Oct 27th, 2008 at 3:42 am

    o i love those pb pretzels from trade joes there so good…every tried them mixed in with yogurt and banana…so good!
    well looks like a carbolicious day!

  18. #18 Lee Reply to this comment
    on Oct 27th, 2008 at 9:30 am

    i want a muffin!!!! it looks awesome.

  19. #19 Tina Reply to this comment
    on Oct 27th, 2008 at 9:37 am

    Erin,

    There are SO many good place to eat near Emerson! My favs in the area: Sonsie, Piattini, Dillions, Houstons, Wagamama’s, Silvertone’s… there’s so many! Please let me know if you have any specific questions for your visit. Hope you enjoy your time in Beantown! :)

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