joelk Posted May 23, 2009 Share Posted May 23, 2009 I'm going to have to stop looking at your blog soon, my diet starts in a little while and all this nice food will drive me crazy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lobsteriffic Posted May 23, 2009 Author Share Posted May 23, 2009 I've been trying to come up with delicious food suitable for a cutting diet...I should be updating my food blog sometime this weekend (of course it won't be as good as the stack of pancakes or the cheesecake...*sigh*). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaryStella Posted May 23, 2009 Share Posted May 23, 2009 I have to agree. I love reading your log for the food too. I am such a foodie though! sorry to hear about the chips your probably pretty off without them if they are not that great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lobsteriffic Posted May 23, 2009 Author Share Posted May 23, 2009 (edited) Yeah, they weren't horrible or anything, just so-so. Saturday, May 23rd: Rest day. I had a 60 min. yoga class in the AM. The weather is gorgeous so I was outside playing frisbee for a bit and mucking around in our little garden. I also went for a bike ride to the store. So all in all an active rest day. I may go for a walk later in the evening, we'll see. I want to make the most of the sunshine. Diet:Breakfast: refried beansLunch: tempeh with spinach, kale, red pepper, and onion; appleSnack: smoothie with banana, soy milk, mixed berries, flax, and protein powderSupper: faux chorizo sausage, asparagus, baked potato with salsa, strawberries for dessertSnack: protein powder, peanut butter, and agave Cals 1530Fat (g) 28.8Carbs (g) 234.6Prot (g) 99.8 Edited to add: Oh yeah, forgot to add the push-ups. Today was Day 3 of Week 1: 4, 5, 4, 4, 5. I am going to repeat Week 1 because I still don't have full ROM. Edited May 23, 2009 by lobsteriffic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaryStella Posted May 23, 2009 Share Posted May 23, 2009 ok here is me is commenting on the food AGAIN! the sausage sounds yummy? Can I ask what it was? Tempeh? Tofu? Seitan? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lobsteriffic Posted May 23, 2009 Author Share Posted May 23, 2009 The sausage is seitan from the brunch book. It's very similar to Julie Hasson's steamed sausages if you ever tried those. I have them steaming right now so I haven't actually tasted it yet. But it seems like it's going to be very spicy, which is awesome. The tempeh dish from lunch was also from the brunch book. It was pretty good. Not the most amazing thing ever, but I would make it again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaryStella Posted May 23, 2009 Share Posted May 23, 2009 The sausage is seitan from the brunch book. It's very similar to Julie Hasson's steamed sausages if you ever tried those. I have them steaming right now so I haven't actually tasted it yet. But it seems like it's going to be very spicy, which is awesome. The tempeh dish from lunch was also from the brunch book. It was pretty good. Not the most amazing thing ever, but I would make it again. Hee hee! I am so glad you commented on the tempeh dish too as that looked pretty appealing to me also. I ordered that cookbook today, should get it next week. I also ordered Colleen Patrick Goudreau new cookbook From the vegan table. It looks really cute. Plus I ordered bryant terry's Vegan Soul Kitchen as I love Spicy downhome food too. Plus his recipes look like healthy soul food which is exciting. I can't believe I ordered all of these books at once but I guess that is what being home sick does to you. I will use them I am sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lobsteriffic Posted May 23, 2009 Author Share Posted May 23, 2009 I ordered a couple with Vegan Brunch too...had to in order to get free shipping or that's the excuse I use! I haven't heard much about the Goudreau one, I've heard good things about Soul Kitchen - I'm excited to see what you think of them! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaryStella Posted May 24, 2009 Share Posted May 24, 2009 kool! what other ones did you get? I got the vegan table one because she wrote the joy of vegan baking which I think is a nice book. I usually change her recipes a bit to make them healthier (no white flour etc.). But this new book has recipes more for different occasions Like dinner for a certain number of people( 2 to more) or holiday menus, large gathering, cookouts etc. I'll let you know what I think we I get them. I'm sending you that recipe now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaryStella Posted May 24, 2009 Share Posted May 24, 2009 The sausage is seitan from the brunch book. It's very similar to Julie Hasson's steamed sausages if you ever tried those. I have them steaming right now so I haven't actually tasted it yet. But it seems like it's going to be very spicy, which is awesome. The tempeh dish from lunch was also from the brunch book. It was pretty good. Not the most amazing thing ever, but I would make it again. I like food hot too. Do you have robin robertson's cook book Vegan Fire and Spice? That is a nice one to check out too because it seperates the recipes by country (mexico, carribean, italy,spain, africa, middle east, thialand) etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lobsteriffic Posted May 24, 2009 Author Share Posted May 24, 2009 I've had Fire & Spice on my Amazon wishlist forever, my local library couldn't bring it. Sounds right up my alley. I do have Joy of Vegan Baking but I haven't made much from it. Do you usually have pretty good success with subbing out white flour? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EliteDad Posted May 24, 2009 Share Posted May 24, 2009 Dang we have got to get those cookbook!!! I had the Baked Chimighangas yaeterday, AWESOME!!! Really spicey, just the way I love my food!!! Going to have to try more of these recipes, Thanks soo much, will look at your blog everyday for more!!! Oh had the Pancakes this morning, Loved them as well, topped it off with the Agave Nectar!!! Scrumpcious!!!! Thanks again, and look foreward to more recipes!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaryStella Posted May 24, 2009 Share Posted May 24, 2009 I've had Fire & Spice on my Amazon wishlist forever, my local library couldn't bring it. Sounds right up my alley. I do have Joy of Vegan Baking but I haven't made much from it. Do you usually have pretty good success with subbing out white flour? Yes, I think I have good success. I never actually make anything with the white flour so I can't do a true comparison but depending on the recipe will determine what kind of sub out I do. If it is something delicate I will use whole wheat pastry flour if it isn't I will use something heavier. I don't bake as much as I used to because my husband doesn't eat that kind of stuff and if it is around it is all I want to eat. So I usually only bake if I have company to share it with so I don't eat it all myself. But I think my subs work because most of the people I've shared with are not vegan and they tell me how wonderful everything is. It is funny because I sub out for a lot of things like sugar, I always use succnat or agave or brown rice syrup. I haven't made as much out of JOVB because I really like isa's muffins etc. I believe I have made every recipe she has in her books. Hope there are more in vegan brunch! Alright where is this chimachanga recipe? I want to make it!! If it is from a cookbook please let me know which one in case I have it I can save you the trouble of sending it. Do you know robin robertson also has a cookbook called peanut butter planet? I've never seen it but it sounds interesting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lobsteriffic Posted May 24, 2009 Author Share Posted May 24, 2009 I've had peanut butter planet on my wishlist forever too! I've hesitated at buying it just because I eat enough pb as it is...I don't know if I would be able to control myself with a whole cookbook of pb recipes... Oh, and Vegan Brunch does have a ton of scone, muffin, etc. recipes for you to try out. I love to bake too, but I hardly ever do it just because then I eat too much of it. I used to be really into bread making but I fell out of it awhile ago. And I'm SO glad I discovered the miracle that is WW pastry flour...it makes awesome tortillas! The baked chimichangas are here. It's not so much a recipe, more of a method. When I make them I usually change up the filling. Last time I just had them with refried beans, corn, bell pepper, tomato, green onion, salsa, and hot sauce. EliteDad I'm so glad you liked them! The pancakes too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaryStella Posted May 24, 2009 Share Posted May 24, 2009 Looks yummy. Did you make your own refried beans or use a canned version? Once I have the ingredients I will have to try it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lobsteriffic Posted May 24, 2009 Author Share Posted May 24, 2009 I usually just use canned. Awhile ago they were on a massive sale so I stocked up. I love them so much, I could just sit down with a can and a spoon and go to town. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Octopussoir Posted May 24, 2009 Share Posted May 24, 2009 I usually just use canned. Awhile ago they were on a massive sale so I stocked up. I love them so much, I could just sit down with a can and a spoon and go to town. Im almost the same. Eat that shit cold, straight outta the can! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaryStella Posted May 24, 2009 Share Posted May 24, 2009 Alright I will have to pick some up. I've never had the canned kind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lobsteriffic Posted May 24, 2009 Author Share Posted May 24, 2009 (edited) Usually if the can says "low fat" they're vegan (as they have no lard). I like the black bean kind the best but each to their own. And Jimi, nothing beats cold refried beans straight out of the can, yum! Sunday, May 24th: Weights: Ham Dominant/Quad Accessory & TricepsRDL's:45 lbs x 895 lbs x 595 lbs x 595 lbs x 595 lbs x 595 lbs x 5 Good Mornings:45 lbs x 885 lbs x 885 lbs x 885 lbs x 8 Static DB Lunges:25 lbs x 1225 lbs x 1225 lbs x 12 Assisted Dips:40 lbs x 540 lbs x 540 lbs x 540 lbs x 530 lbs x 5 Cable Pressdown:50 lbs x 850 lbs x 850 lbs x 8 Cardio: HIIT on stationary bike...did 30 sec intervals (level 7 resistance) followed by 60 sec rest. My intervals were super intense, but I could only manage 7 of them. The last one I cut short by about 2-3 seconds. Last time I did 10 intervals but I couldn't crank out the intensity like I did today. Diet:Pre-workout: 1 pc. sprouted raisin breadPost-workout: protein powder, soymilk, 2 pc. sprouted raisin breadSnack: faux chorizo sausageLunch: sauteed kale with faux chorizo sausage; appleSnack: mandarinsSupper: mushroom-dill tofu fritatta, roasted asparagus, small salad with dressingSnack: pineapple Cals 1690Fat (g) 22.0Carbs (g) 270.4Prot (g) 128.0 I was SO hungry this afternoon. I ended up eating quite a few of those tiny little mandarins that are around right now. They had a big bag of them on sale at the store. The kale/chorizo recipe and the fritatta are both from Vegan Brunch. Edited May 25, 2009 by lobsteriffic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaryStella Posted May 24, 2009 Share Posted May 24, 2009 I see you have been putting your new cookbooks to the test! I can't wait to get mine. I hear you about the PB planet. If I ever see it in a store I am going to check it out just to see what kind of recipes are in there. You and jimi are killing me with that eating the beans right on the can stuff. That doesn't sound good at all! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lobsteriffic Posted May 24, 2009 Author Share Posted May 24, 2009 We're that hardcore. Haha, I know what you mean though, when I think about it, it DOES sound kind of gross. But it really is good! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Octopussoir Posted May 24, 2009 Share Posted May 24, 2009 No you need to get the "fat free" kind and there will be NO LARD. Or one that says vegetarian on it. Go to the Mexican aisle. I grew up kind of poor so eating Spaghettios or pasta cold out of the can never bothered me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lobsteriffic Posted May 24, 2009 Author Share Posted May 24, 2009 Mine just say "low fat" as there is trace amount of fat...different brands say different things I guess. *shrug* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaryStella Posted May 24, 2009 Share Posted May 24, 2009 I am just not that hardcore for sure. I like my food heated! I don't even eat leftover cold out of the fridge. I have to heat them. I think that is why I can't really commit to a raw food diet. I am good in the summer eating fresh fruit and salads but overall I don't like giving with the comforting warmth of food. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lobsteriffic Posted May 25, 2009 Author Share Posted May 25, 2009 In the winter I would totally agree with you. When it's -40 in January I don't want salad, I want something warm! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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