Friday, August 31, 2007

Figs and Cherries for a Morning Snack

I am standing at the computer buzzing and brimming with energy as I have eaten a handful of fresh sweet cherries and 5-6 figs (black mission). They are like popping a handful of jelly beans, a couple gummy bears and washing it down with jolt cola. WOW.

I think I will try to use these for future running foods, even race day fuel out on the trail.

I have tried dates as race/running fuel and they worked well and I am sure these would too. Would these kick it up they they are today? Gotta love that kind of energy.

This morning after a little workout and some stretching I ate some cherries, a banana and sun butter on sesame crackers. Good fuel and now 4 hours later this fruit is pumping me up.

Wednesday, August 29, 2007

Trail Mix -- From the store or the Bulk Bins?

I have been a fan of trail mixes for years but have recently found a couple of great "parts" for a mix in the bulk bins of 2 local health food stores. I started by adding the goodies (soynuts were one) to prepacked mixes and then made my own.
The best mix I have made so far has been : raw peanuts. cashews, dried blueberries/cherries/ bananas/papaya/apricots, almonds, sunflower seeds, unsalted soynuts, coconut.

Have added sesame sticks, wasabi peas and a few salted items as well.

Makes it fun to eat and it is a little different each time.

I have also done the same with cereal mix- Made Marty's Muesli( with oats, groats or other whole grains and added dried fruits nuts.... Then eat for snack with soy milk or of course at breakfast. Great if soak a bowlful over night with soymilk then eat cold or hit it in then microwave then eat.

Monday, August 27, 2007

Lost in Summer- Eggplants a Plenty

I love the summer and the abundance of fresh veggies at farmers market. With my current diet and eating plans this makes Saturday a day in Nirvana. Looking forward to the next weekend but fearing the coming fall and the end of the local produce.

Looking into a way to store fresh stuff for winter eating- will do some freezing, maybe drying and canning. At least for now I will enjoy.

Getting creative with eggplant- love it when it is big and hard and almost ripe so the flesh is very firm and perfect for the grill.

I wonder if Baba Ghannouj will freeze. if so I can grill a bunch and make a lot of that wonderful mix for Christmas parties and Super Bowl dipping..