G’day to you! I am currently fighting a cold so I’ve just been trying to get my rest and taking it easy.
- Being sick… not cool.
The other day I busted out this wonderful contraption I so often forget I have…
- Behold the soymilk maker!
My mom’s friend never used the machine so she gave it to my mom – I think she knew there was a vegetarian in my mom’s household. I can make other milks with this machine as well. My next endeavor? Almond milk! I tried making oat milk once, but it was very watered down. Once it’s done working it’s magic, an electronic version of ‘Ode to Joy’ echoes around the apartment. The result is very “soybean-y” in flavor. I personally don’t mind it, but some friends of mine do.
- Excuse me, I had just woken up and was still in my robe! But that’s a huge cup!
- Had to wait for it to cool down completely before putting it into the carafe.
- I also get this leftover stuff called okara.
Okara can be used to make tofu and an assortment of other things.
- M’mmm a bowl of chocolaty goodness.
I added in a packet of hot cocoa to my usual oatmeal mix and a drowning glob of cashew butter.
Speaking of chocolate, Katie, our favorite chocolate-covered friend is hosting a Page View Charity Drive. So hop on over to this site, Operation Chocolate-Covered Kindness, to find out more information and how to help out others in need. Afterall it’s the season of giving and reflecting on what we are thankful for.
The other day I was feeling quite lazy and I decided to finally bake the frozen Kashi pizza that’d been sitting in my freezer since I moved into my apartment.
- Sicilian Veggie
It sounded good, but I wasn’t fond of this flavor. I’m always weary of the way frozen pizzas taste and I usually don’t get them because of this. However, I have heard many good things about Amy’s frozen pizza. One thing I do recommend from Kashi’s frozen food selection is the Mayan Harvest Bake. I did have leftovers so I tried to make the best of it by personalizing it.
- Defeats the purpose of it being cheese-less, but it was calling for melted mozzarella, sliced tomato, and some mushrooms.
- This time I crumbled on some goat’s cheese, mushrooms, and threw on kernels of hominy.
In case you’re wondering, that’s the best BBQ sauce on the broccoli.
Here are some things I’ve been enjoying with my batch of homemade soymilk.
- Breakfast was inspired by a pear strudel recipe I stumbled upon.
I used Nature’s Path vanilla almond granola with soymilk, and topped it with a pear, date, and goat cheese crumbles. Then it all went into the microwave, which is why the pear slices look brown.
- I sweetened this steaming cup and sprinkled on some pumpkin pie spice.
- A new bowl!
Another special bowl I found the other day. I mixed in a packet of U.S. Mill’s cinnamon raisin oatmeal with soymilk. Then it was topped with a sliced banana and the last of my sample of Artisana coconut butter. And what’s in the teapot? A few cups worth of replenishing green tea.
- I also prepared a batch of miso soup with dulse flakes, mushrooms, onion, and tofu for a speedier recovery.
What's this?
Well, I finally got around to opening up the box of Aztec Crunchy Corn & Amaranth cereal that the lovely folks over at U.S. Mills sent to me. I tried it alone first to give you guys an honest opinion. My honest opinion? I would prefer it mixed with another cereal. So that’s exactly what I did.
I mixed the cereal with Nature’s Path hemp plus granola, warm soymilk, and wild blueberries. I think corn and blueberries are very yummy together.
Ahem, I will let you all digest for a bit by sharing bits and pieces of my week so far.
Last week's critique had to carry over to this week.
Later followed by going to Richmond's Capitol Square to admire some masterpieces.
A friend of mine asked if I wanted to help him pick out some vegetables. Isn’t that funny? I agreed and we headed over to Trader Joe’s and Whole Foods. I got some new things for me to try out – I’ll be divulging those in another post!
He says he's not good at baking so he relies on mixes.
Feeling better already I decided to get ready and go to a coffeeshop.
I also went on a bike ride today with my friend through Hollywood Cemetery. It’s such a beautiful place and overlooks the James River. Legend has it that a vampire is buried there. A strange coincidence happened while I was there…
I was unknowingly lying under this!
I don’t believe there is a cure for the common cold, but I do believe there are things to aid in a speedy recovery. Some things I’ve been doing? Getting fresh air and rest, staying hydrated with water and tea, getting enough vitamin C, and eating miso soup. Anything that’s comforting. Another thing that helps is mind over matter and snuggling with this stuffed animal…
Matilda!
I hope you are all having a wonderful Wednesday. And don’t forget to checkout Averie’s amazing chia seed giveaway!
I am thankful for YOU, Miss Katharina.
Please feel better soon, ‘kay?
Love you!
Being sick is the pits
I hope you feel better! I started developing a sore throat, and copious amounts of vitamin C & herbal tea have seemed to ward away the evil.
I’m fighting a cold too
Get well soon, dear Katharina!!
LOOOVE the teapot!! I collect them
aww meine suesse!
so well done for having one.
i didn;t know you were sick! get better soon plzz!
i love the milk maker. how freaking awesome is that. an yes it would fit perfectly into our ‘kitchen’ haha
i love the dress you wore to the coffee shop. so chic!
i’ll try and send you the broccoli recipe asap on FB okay?
hab dich lieb xoxo
a soymilk maker? why am I not surprised — you just keep getting more and more fabulous.
that’s so funny that it plays music when it’s done…asian products are so ridiculously cute!
get well soon!!
Awww feel better dear! Thats soo cool that milk makers exsist…I never knew! Delicious meals too by the way. I’ve been dying to have a bowl of chocolate oatmeal with goat cheese…sounds fantastic!
xoxo
Maggie
I made a big pot of miso soup last night! So soothing and comforting!
Where did you get that amazing elephant tea pot??
thx for the chia linkback
love you in the backless shirt
and a bike ride thru a cemetery…looks awesome and serene. not to be morbid, but at least it’s quiet & peaceful!
get well soon!
Feel better soon! Keep eating those delicious healthy meals and I’m sure you’ll perk up in no time!
Awww, Katharina sweetheart. I am so sorry that you are feeling a bit under the weather. Hope it clears up very very soon because when the world misses a day of that gorgeous smile of yours, it’s truly a sad day on earth!
I couldn’t agree more on the Kashi Myan Harvest meal. I really don’t like frozen meals but this one has to be my favorite.
PS- Ow Ow, I love that low back shirt!! You are stunning!
I absolutely love your elephant tea pot! Elephants are my favorite animal.
Feel better! Keep drinking all that tea and miso soup!
i have a soymilk maker too!!! i’ve made tofu before and it was super yummy…quite the mess though. i also made garbanzo bean milk once and it was so thick that i think it could be the perfect replacement for condensed milk in baking…? get well soon!
That machine…
I’d love to try MAKING food from scratch too!
Take care of yourself, get fresh air, lots of sunshine and vitamin C!
i love your new bowl! feel better soon….
So glad you are feeling better! Tea and snuggling with a lovable furry animal is my favorite remedy!
I also love your elephant teapot! It is so cute!
that soybean milk maker seems so amazing! and kitchy! lucky girl!
<3 magdelene
get well soon– colds can be the worst! your oatmeal looks awesome
xoxo
shelley
http://findinghappinessandhealth.wordpress.com
I am super jelous of your soy milk maker!!
you can whip up some neat-oh stuff!!
Feel better, love. Miso soup is my “medicine”
That machine is so cool!
I hope your cold goes away soon. Mine is creeping to me. again :/
I always make the exact same chocolate oats, mmm! Hope you feel 100% better soon girl!
xxx Julia (Taste of Living)
Hello there missy
but great that u are taking it easy ! feel better soon, i am sending you good vibes 
i am so sorry u are feeling under the weather!
and the elephant tea pot o.m.g i love it!(and the oats look so good next to the tea pot!
coconut butter(aka love butter ala brooke) so yumm! and goats cheese on vanilla granola with pear, that is genus! so gourmet, such a cool idea, goat cheese is like my fav cheese since i was little 
sounds like it would taste like a pear tart!
a soy milk maker thats so cool! and making almond milk great idea! i have an ice cream maker, hmm i should make ice cream, no? lol..thats so random. ha.
loved this post, duh. love all ur posts, i got super excited over reading your blog
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love you beautiful girly have a great thurday!
xo
~maya
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Katharina my love!
you would be an amazing chef!!
you guys make a perfect little doggy and mommy team/partners in crime 
haha.
hope you feel better, and hope you feel loads better today!
love the Kashi Mayan dish, i had it a while back but i thought it was the best frozen dinner out there, such great ingredients! and love what you did with it
any ways ahh that granola with the pear and goat cheese ! you are too creative and i think you should go into the culinary field, no joke seriously
Matilda is so so cute, as are you missy
love you to bits! have a fantastically wonderful Thursday!
xx
Eliza
just found your blog and wanted to say hi!
FEEL BETTER!
Your elephant teapot is so precious!
Oh, my dear, you are a beautiful sick person nonetheless!
One of the best things ever: hot chocolate packets in oatmeal. My chocolate creation never look that creamy though, what is your secret!? Perhaps I overcook mine. I have a tendency to do that with nearly everything, hehe.
I hear the Kashi pizzas weren’t so hot. Amy’s is really good but yeah, frozen pizzas just don’t live up to the real thing. I do like the South beach Living three cheese pizza though… I was surprised at how genuinely “pizzaey” it was.
That bowl is so cute! I especially love your flower looking bowl. I have a bit of an obsession with cute bowls.. that is what I spend my allowance on
You are fantastic, Katharina and thank you for your condolences.
Much love <3
Ohhh boo boo boo! So sorry you are feeling under the weather – that’s the worst! Sounds like you are doing everything you should be though…how about some good old fashioned orange juice too to up that vitamin c? Mmmm.
Broccoli + BBQ sauce = love.
Feel better hun! I had a miserable cold myself a month or so ago. As always, love your eats!
That is a very cool little machine you got there! Making your own almond milk will be so nice!
And poor darling…feel better, ok? But even when sick you still look gorgeous!
I hope you feel better soon hun
. You are so silly with that grave pic!! hehe
~Justine
oh hope you feel completely well again v. v. soon!
you are certainly eating the most delicious-looking comfort food – love it.
your dress is so pretty!
♥
Oh Katharina, even on your sickest day, you are absolutely lovely and your food looks better than any of mine on my best day! Love that soup! And you are right, there’s nothing better than hot soup when you’re feeling under the weather. I hope you are feeling better, Sweets! Have a fantastic weekend!