{"id":8384,"date":"2009-09-13T20:18:15","date_gmt":"2009-09-14T00:18:15","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/foodembrace.com\/?p=8384"},"modified":"2009-09-13T20:18:15","modified_gmt":"2009-09-14T00:18:15","slug":"september-13th-2009-flying-by","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/foodembrace.com\/2009\/09\/september-13th-2009-flying-by\/","title":{"rendered":"September 13th, 2009: flying by"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Hi gang!\u00a0 The downside to last night is that it was void of chocolate zucchini bread because we ate dinner so late.\u00a0 The upside is that dinner was flipping fantastic!<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-8387\" title=\"polenta and shrimp and scallops \" src=\"http:\/\/foodembrace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/09\/OHC-09-12-09_dinner-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"polenta and shrimp and scallops \" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/foodembrace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/09\/OHC-09-12-09_dinner-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/foodembrace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/09\/OHC-09-12-09_dinner.jpg 700w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>There was pepperjack polenta in all its creamy glory. And a sort of gumbo\/jambalaya type of dish with:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Shrimp<\/li>\n<li>Scallops<\/li>\n<li>Kielbasa and jalapeno chicken sausage<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>In a spicy tomaoty sauce that had onions, green pepper, and jalapeno pepper.\u00a0 I thinned the sauce out with some beer.<\/p>\n<p>Now that&#8217;s a dinner right there!\u00a0 Some carblicious bread on the side for dipping and general munching action.\u00a0 Dinner was awesome and so spicy I kept having to dab the sweat off my face. :p\u00a0 After dinner, we cleaned up the kitchen and then I went straight to bed to read for a bit.<\/p>\n<p>I got up bright and early at 6am this morning to bust out my long run.\u00a0 I did just over 6 miles in an hour and four minutes.\u00a0 Hoorah!\u00a0 I was feeling a little tired towards the end but pushed on through knowing I was almost done.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-8388\" title=\"Chocolate soymilk \" src=\"http:\/\/foodembrace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/09\/OHC-09-13-09_CS-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"Chocolate soymilk \" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/foodembrace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/09\/OHC-09-13-09_CS-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/foodembrace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/09\/OHC-09-13-09_CS.jpg 700w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>A gigantic class of <abbr class='c2c-text-hover' title='Chocolate Silk'>CS<\/abbr> and out the door for a walk with Rocky.\u00a0 I absolutely love early mornings and I&#8217;m so glad that I can get a chance to be a part of it.\u00a0 The sunrise and the day waking up is one of my very favorite things.\u00a0 Walking Rocky and taking the time to enjoy the morning does wonders for my soul.<\/p>\n<p>When we got back home, I stretched, foam rolled and put on some recovery clothes.\u00a0 Which included my fabbo comfy robe.\u00a0 Then I refueled.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-8391\" title=\"Coffee, yogurt and granola \" src=\"http:\/\/foodembrace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/09\/OHC-09-13-09_breakfast-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"Coffee, yogurt and granola \" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/foodembrace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/09\/OHC-09-13-09_breakfast-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/foodembrace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/09\/OHC-09-13-09_breakfast.jpg 700w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Some vanilla Oikos with homemade granola and a small piece of chocolate zucchini bread.\u00a0 Hey I have to make up for last night&#8217;s missing pieces! <img src='\/images\/wink.gif' alt=';)' \/>\u00a0 Along with some fantastic coffee.\u00a0 I wanted a second cup but never got around to drinking some!<\/p>\n<p>The rest of the morning was spent blogging and working on our Worthington Inn recap.\u00a0 Eventually Scott got up and I headed into the kitchen to do some prep work.\u00a0 I cut up and cleaned a lot of the fruit I got at the store.\u00a0 Then I started Sunday Breakfast.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-8392\" title=\"Eggs, hashbrowns, and fruit salad \" src=\"http:\/\/foodembrace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/09\/OHC-09-13-09_brunch-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"Eggs, hashbrowns, and fruit salad \" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/foodembrace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/09\/OHC-09-13-09_brunch-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/foodembrace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/09\/OHC-09-13-09_brunch.jpg 700w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Hashbrowns with onions and peppers.\u00a0 I roast everything, easier and more healthy. <img src='\/images\/biggrin.gif' alt=':D' \/>\u00a0 Potatoes are done the exact same way I would make roasted potatoes; olive oil, seasoning, and baked at 400 till crispy.\u00a0 I toss in the chopped onion and peppers last minute because they roast more quickly.\u00a0 Dipped in some organic ketchup of course!<\/p>\n<p>Scrambled eggs and egg whites and some salsa for kicks.<\/p>\n<p>12 grain bread toasted and and Eziekiel english muffin toasted.<\/p>\n<p>Fruit in the middle, watermelon, pineapple, and some red grapes.<\/p>\n<p>Drink was OJ+Cranberry Juice+Seltzer<\/p>\n<p>MMMM delicious!<\/p>\n<p>After cleanup, we headed upstairs so Scott could color my hair.\u00a0 Oh yes, my personal colorist!\u00a0 I did a burgundy purple.\u00a0 Love it!\u00a0 By this point, the day was zooming on past.\u00a0 When I came back downstairs to feed Rocky it was 5pm. :o\u00a0 I fed and took care of him, then I chatted with my mom for a bit.<\/p>\n<p>I started hearing some rumbling and thought that it was odd to hear thunder since there were no clouds in the sky!<\/p>\n<p>No, it was Scott&#8217;s bellah asking to be fed.\u00a0 I had visions of a veggie packed Asian inspired soup, so that&#8217;s what I made!\u00a0 While I prepped there was munchies:<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-8390\" title=\"Crackers \" src=\"http:\/\/foodembrace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/09\/OHC-09-13-09_crackers-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"Crackers \" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/foodembrace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/09\/OHC-09-13-09_crackers-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/foodembrace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/09\/OHC-09-13-09_crackers.jpg 700w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>I decided to save the zucchini bread for later snacking! <img src='\/images\/wink.gif' alt=';)' \/>\u00a0 Crackers for me, some chip dust in the back for Scott.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-8389\" title=\"Soup\" src=\"http:\/\/foodembrace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/09\/OHC-09-13-09_dinner-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"Soup\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/foodembrace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/09\/OHC-09-13-09_dinner-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/foodembrace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/09\/OHC-09-13-09_dinner.jpg 700w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Sort of a take on what I had at Inggrie&#8217;s cooking class.\u00a0 I didn&#8217;t have tea though so I used chicken stock and loads of veggies.\u00a0 YUM!<\/p>\n<p>It&#8217;s Fall soon to be winter, so you can expect to see lots of soups here at the HQ.\u00a0 I love soup! <img src='\/images\/biggrin.gif' alt=':D' \/><\/p>\n<p>Veggies:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Green Onion<\/li>\n<li>Carrot<\/li>\n<li>Broccoli<\/li>\n<li>Baby bok choy<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Scott wanted some noodles in his soup, so I cooked up some udon and put a few in my bowl as well.\u00a0 Supper was mighty fine!<\/p>\n<p>Now I&#8217;m off to enjoy some wine and finally some chocolate zucchini bread. Huge slices too! <img src='\/images\/wink.gif' alt=';)' \/><\/p>\n<p>P.S. Sorry for the lack of closeups and great pics. I had to do pictures via my laptop which it doesn&#8217;t like so I try to move through iPhoto as quickly as possible.\u00a0 Normal pics tomorrow! <img src='\/images\/biggrin.gif' alt=':D' \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Hi gang!\u00a0 The downside to last night is that it was void of chocolate zucchini bread because we ate dinner so late.\u00a0 The upside is that dinner was flipping fantastic! There was pepperjack polenta in all its creamy glory. And a sort of gumbo\/jambalaya type of dish with: Shrimp Scallops Kielbasa and jalapeno chicken sausage [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"spay_email":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_is_tweetstorm":false,"jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"_links_to":"","_links_to_target":""},"categories":[3],"tags":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/p4KYWa-2be","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/foodembrace.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8384"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/foodembrace.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/foodembrace.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/foodembrace.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/foodembrace.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=8384"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/foodembrace.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8384\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/foodembrace.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=8384"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/foodembrace.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=8384"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/foodembrace.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=8384"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}