Pug Loaf
Have you ever seen a pug loaf?
I just had to share this photo! It totally cracked me up! 
My afternoon seems like it’s going to get pretty crazy, so I wrote my lunch post after breakfast today. It’s weird writing about lunch before I have actually eaten it, but this method seems to work for me– otherwise, who knows when lunch will get posted!
Lunch
For lunch today, I packed a container of plain Chobani Greek yogurt.
And some more “lentil surprise.” (This stuff is never-ending!)
And, finally, I enjoyed a Chickpea “Blondie” that I baked this morning. The recipe is from the baking genius over at Have Cake, Will Travel. And, my goodness is this recipe delicious! You’d never know that chickpeas were thrown into the mix.
Like usual, I made a few substitutions in the recipe: I used blackberry preserves instead of strawberry and all-purpose flour instead of brown rice flour. I also only made a half batch because I can’t be trusted around amazing goodies like this! Holy yum!
Valentine’s Day Scavenger Hunt
Today is your last day to enter my Valentine’s Day Scavenger Hunt. I’m picking a winner in the morning!
My Claw-Foot Tub Con
Who knew there were so many claw-foot tub lovers out there!
I agree, claw-foot rubs add character and are a beautiful addition to a bathroom, but functionally, I don’t like them. From my experience, they’re hard to get in and out of, the shower curtain constantly sticks to you, and there’s no where to put your shower products. Plus, I’m not a bath person. I’d much rather take a long, hot shower than sit in a bath. Mal’s not a fan of claw-foot tubs either, so when we made our pro-con list last night, it was on the con side. So, that’s my reasoning. To each their own, right? 
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Busy afternoon ahead! See ya for dinnah! 
Tags: chickpea blondies, claw-foot tub, pros and cons, pug loaf
Jessica @ The Process of Healing — February 4, 2010 @ 2:10 pm
Ok that bread loaf is TOO cute!!! Where did you get it?!
I agree about the tubs. They are gorgeous but… that’s about it.
*Andrea* — February 4, 2010 @ 2:23 pm
hahaha that is so cute!!! makes me smile
Bjorg — February 4, 2010 @ 2:25 pm
Oo!
That brownie looks nice
Nicole (dishin') — February 4, 2010 @ 2:25 pm
I’m with you on the claw foot tub. Function over character!
Madeline @ greensandjeans — February 4, 2010 @ 2:28 pm
I grew up with a clawfoot tub and I have nothing but love for them!
Erin (Travel, Eat, Repeat) — February 4, 2010 @ 2:28 pm
That picture is HILARIOUS!
Man, those chickpea blondies are going around the blogosphere like crazy. I might need to bake a batch while being snow-bound this weekend!
Allie (Live Laugh Eat) — February 4, 2010 @ 2:29 pm
I just bought a can of chick peas to make those blondies!!!! I’m so pumped.
Jessica @ How Sweet — February 4, 2010 @ 2:30 pm
That brownie looks so good! I am not a bath person etiher – they actually gross em out. It’s like sitting in your dirty water!
Ameena — February 4, 2010 @ 2:31 pm
The pug loaf is the funnies thing I have ever seen!
Ameena — February 4, 2010 @ 2:31 pm
Sorry, that was “funniest!” I need to check my work!!
Jenna — February 4, 2010 @ 2:32 pm
That picture just gave me a moment of relief and a smile from a rather stressful day, so thank you for that!
I need to try these chickpea blondies. It seems like the two shouldn’t go together, but even more reason to give them a whirl myself.
Katie@ Two Lives, One Lifestyle — February 4, 2010 @ 2:33 pm
Haha, who in the world came up with a pug loaf? I have seen the chick pea brownie and am skeptical- looks good though.
Heather — February 4, 2010 @ 2:34 pm
That is a great picture!
I need to make these blongdies – they look delicious.
I also am a claw foot tub lover – you can buy a thing to hang from the shower head for your shampoo etc. I am not a bath person though…
Olivia — February 4, 2010 @ 2:34 pm
That’s funny, I was actually wondering why you didn’t like claw-foot tubs but it all makes perfect sense! And yes, to each their own!
Megan @ Megzz Wins At Life — February 4, 2010 @ 2:35 pm
ahhhh such a cute picture!!
Heather @ Side of Sneakers — February 4, 2010 @ 2:36 pm
Haha love the picture! It took me a minute to figure out if it was bread made to look like a pug or a pug looking like bread, haha. I’ve made chickpea cupcakes for a gluten-free friend, and while they weren’t horrible, they weren’t great. Maybe I need to try the brownie version instead.
Dotsie — February 4, 2010 @ 2:37 pm
Love the pug loaf!
NOT a fan of claw foot tubs–toooo old fashioned for my taste.
Heather (Heather's Dish) — February 4, 2010 @ 2:37 pm
wow, the pug loaf is crazy looking! Murphy is way cuter
I have some friends that had an apt with a claw-foot tub, and they hated it at first, but now that they’ve moved out they really miss it!
Karla — February 4, 2010 @ 2:38 pm
I made chickpea blondies this week too!
For some reason that pug loaf is a little disturbing to me…
Paige — February 4, 2010 @ 2:38 pm
The pug loaf totally cracked me up!!!
Hannah — February 4, 2010 @ 2:43 pm
That’s such a scary photo, haha! But OMG chicpea brownies? I love chickpes! Def have to make this one!
Wendy (Give Love Create Happiness) — February 4, 2010 @ 2:43 pm
that is an adorable photo!
Scorpio Woman — February 4, 2010 @ 2:44 pm
So cute the pug loaf. I laughed also lol and I shared with my friend.
Carrie H — February 4, 2010 @ 2:45 pm
That pug loaf is a little too weird for me … maybe I’m hyper-sensitive today because I am a reporter currently working on stories about accusations that the Animal Shelter in my town is killing/being cruel to animals … soooooo sad.
Freya @ foodfitnessandfreya.wordpress.com — February 4, 2010 @ 2:46 pm
Haha at the pug loaf!
You’re the 3rd blogger I’ve seen who has baked those blondies…one didn’t like them (but now does), one thought they were just ‘odd’ and you love them! I think I’m just going to have to bake them myself and see
Have a good day!
(oh and I did my breakfast and lunch post for today, yesterday – THAT was CONFUSING! Past tense, future tense….my brain turned to fuzz!)
Cynthia (It All Changes) — February 4, 2010 @ 2:46 pm
We had a claw foot tub as a kid and I totally agree. They are very beautiful but not functional for my needs.
Kate — February 4, 2010 @ 2:50 pm
The one and only time I used a claw foot tub, it was pretty annoying. (Mostly for all the reasons you gave.) I do like to take baths so in my dream home the master bath will have a stand up shower AND a jacuzzi tub!
Morgan @ Life After Bagels — February 4, 2010 @ 2:52 pm
hmmm I’m deciding if that pic is cute or creepy hahaha!
Suzanne — February 4, 2010 @ 2:55 pm
I have a claw foot tub and love it. A few tips. The wire racks that hang from shower or the curtain rods are perfect. I bought two and hooked them together. Depending on how high your curtain rod is you may be able to buy weighted curtains. My curtain rod is too low, so I just cut the bottom of my liners. Then somehow once the shower is on, the liner magically sticks to the sides of the tub, and I never get attacked by the curtain! I dislike baths too, not a fan of soaking in my dirt
Dynamics — February 4, 2010 @ 2:58 pm
OM gosh, that pug is too cute. My friend has a claw tub. she hangs her shower curtain outside the tub. She said not much water gets on the floor because of the type of shower head she uses and then all she has to do is quickly wipes it up after her shower. But it is heaven to soak in.
Nicole, RD — February 4, 2010 @ 3:06 pm
Pug loaf! I love it!!!!
Teri — February 4, 2010 @ 3:07 pm
oh my gosh, the pug loaf totally freaks me out!!! And I love pugs! What’s wrong with me??
Nicole — February 4, 2010 @ 3:09 pm
Oh weird! I was thinking about making brownies this morning and I how I could make a blondie with white beans versus a chocolate brownie with black beans (I made chocolate brownies with a mix and a can of pureed black beans before and they were amazing!). Too funny! Maybe the blogosphere is just jonesing for some sweets since it’s so close to Valentine’s Day? Hahaha!
I like the way claw foot tubs look, but since I’m short, I always seem to bang my ankle getting in and out. But there are so many other pros to your apartment that it’s really a no-brainer. Good luck! I’m sad we won’t be able to see you this Saturday at our photography event
Don’t worry, we’ll all take notes and share them with you!
Jessie (Vegan-minded) — February 4, 2010 @ 3:12 pm
That pug loaf is hilarious! You are making me want to try those chickpea blondies now. They look delicious!
Caitlin — February 4, 2010 @ 3:14 pm
okay that pug loaf is creepy to me. Is it an actual dog?
Meredith — February 4, 2010 @ 3:22 pm
I’m with you, I wouldn’t want a claw-foot tub either.
Sarah — February 4, 2010 @ 3:24 pm
Oh, I want to try those chickpea blondies. I saw the recipe a while ago.
Jenn @ Watch My Butt Shrink! — February 4, 2010 @ 4:13 pm
That’s an awesome picture!
I hear ya on the tub – you’ve made valid points, so I agree that it should be on your “con” list!
Lori — February 4, 2010 @ 4:14 pm
The shower curtain thing is really annoying I’ve been told to use heavier curtain so they don’t go in. You can also get curtains with magnets or buy magnets to keep the curtain in place.
Kelly B. — February 4, 2010 @ 4:31 pm
I guess chickpea blondies is the same as black bean brownies. The recipe looks delish! And I totally agree about the claw foot tubs. I think they look cool but as for functionality I think they definitely fall short!
Stephanie — February 4, 2010 @ 4:32 pm
How sad about the bath tub! Growing up my mom and I LOVED baths (she was basically a single mother to me off and on for about 10 years). It was a wonderful way to relax and we ALWAYS talked about how much we wanted a claw footed bath tub.
Well, she just built a house and that was the first thing they bought! She keeps her things in a basket next to the tub and there is no shower curtain. Its in their private room, so no matter there. They also have a separate open shower.
Even before, my mom was always good about shower curtains – she always some how got the best ones. I never dealt with bad ones.
chandra h — February 4, 2010 @ 4:44 pm
ooh I am SO with you on the bath/shower thing! i HATE baths but adore really long, steaming hot showers. ideally i’d like just one of those sliding glass door shower areas & no tub.
delicious looking blondie
Sarena (The Non-Dairy Queen) — February 4, 2010 @ 4:50 pm
I have had chickpeas in brownies before and it is so surprising how you can’t taste them at all! Chickpeas are seriously the best bean…so delicious in so many ways! They are definitely on my pro list of foods!
Lauren @ Eater not a runner — February 4, 2010 @ 4:57 pm
Yeah I’m with you, I hate when the shower curtain gets stuck!
Allison K — February 4, 2010 @ 5:01 pm
I LOVE the way claw foot tubs look, but as someone who doesn’t take baths….I don’t think I would want one as my only means of bathing my self.
celine — February 4, 2010 @ 5:08 pm
so happy to hear you liked the blondies! I can’t get over that pug loaf, by the way.
Jenny — February 4, 2010 @ 5:11 pm
I actually made those blondies for Christmas with raspberry preserves! They were delicious and it was nice to have something sweet to snack on that I knew wasn’t terrible for me
Lynn (The Actors Diet) — February 4, 2010 @ 5:33 pm
yeah – i was wondering about the claw foot tub being on your con list – thanks for clearing that up!
Hillary [Nutrition Nut on the Run] — February 5, 2010 @ 6:33 am
I see your point about the claw-foot tub. I wasn’t thinking that it was a shower too. My parents have a beautifully-restored claw-foot in their bathroom, but it doesn’t serve as a shower. It sounds like the rest of the place has a lot of PROS though =)
Nice Chobani photo.
Heather @ Get Healthy With Heather — February 5, 2010 @ 6:46 am
Poor little smashed pug loaf! That’s hilarious
Helen@Fresh Fit and Ready — February 5, 2010 @ 10:29 am
oh no, that loaf is wierd, not sure if I like it……! Chickpea blondies sound interesting though, I’ll check them out.
Jessica @ WHY DONTCHA RUN — February 5, 2010 @ 11:52 am
Oh! I’ve GOT to try those chickpea blondies! I swear… the (good-for-us) stuff we’re able to hide in dishes/desserts is crazy…
Catherine (FOOD SNOB) — February 5, 2010 @ 1:32 pm
We have a claw-foot, (which I love, even though I maybe take six baths per year,) and solved the product dilemma by getting a “bath caddy” — it lays across the back of the tub, and you can stack a TON of stuff in it! Check at a Bed Bath and Beyond type place — I’m sure they’ll have something that will work for you guys!
Courtney — February 5, 2010 @ 4:18 pm
We have a claw foot tub and I too hate it. I’ve learned to live with it for now. It was on our con-list when we bought our house, but like you, the pros outweighed the cons and we bought the house. We love it – but older homes always create interesting issues
Kristilyn (My 29th Year) — February 5, 2010 @ 4:50 pm
That pug loaf is way too cute!
Personally, I love the look of the claw foot tubs, but my husband the plumber has had bad things to say about them so we will never own one.
Of course, my dream is to have a tub that, when it’s full, actually covers your body. We have the tiniest tub in the world!
K