I have been a busy busy girl lately! So let’s jump right in!
Smoky Chipotle and Roasted Red-Pepper Hummus
An interesting mix: Kale, Potato, Tofurky Kielbasa, tomato, and cilantro
When I was frying the potatoes I thought my mom had given me the Bratkartofeln seasoning, but then I realized it seemed different. She had actually given me a salad seasoning! So I decided to throw in some other spices like curry and mustard.
Then my friend picked me up and we headed to the new two-story XXI!
We spent hours in that store and here are some things I tried on…
A pretty one-shoulder top
Super cute skirt alert!
Then we finally got home and got ready for a night of dancing!
Crazy girls on the loose!
We met up at our friend’s place for some honey wine and then headed out. The place had a ridiculous line that actually went around the block so we decided to go somewhere else. Just going with flow! Who knows what the night could behold.
I stayed over my friend's place and he dropped me off in the morning and as a thank you I made breakfast: baked oatmeal!!!
I don’t think he’d ever had anything like it before.
I pretty much spent my Saturday cleaning and baking.
I made April’s famous bread. Whenever I see it on her blog I always think about how good it looks! I didn’t have flaxseed however, but she said protein powder would work as a substitution. So I made a protein powder blend of: chocolate, vanila, and hemp. So moist and yummy!
Enjoyed with coconut oil, granola, almonds, and soymilk.
And with coconut oil and Almond and Date Creme (look at the whole almond on the left!)
Dinnah time!
Take notes when I tell you what I did with the veggies. I boiled the kale, roasted the butternut squash with cinnamon and cracked black pepper. Then I sauteed some red onion and mixed the veggies together. For the finishing touch I drizzled on some Apple & Maple syrup and sprinkled on some sunflower seeds. I also got to try another flavor of Popchips. That time around I tried the salt and pepper potato chips–yum! I really liked the little kick the pepper gave it. Definitely not lacking in flavor. I’d also like to report that the sour cream & onion Popchips are my favorite and the runner up is the cheddar! I was disappointed with the barbeque flavor though. I also tried the parmesan & garlic which was interesting but I think it could’ve been kicked up a knotch.
Then I got dressed up to go to a "dress up as your favorite decade" ska show.
Actually, Saturday night involved lots of good music. First I went to some friends’ house show and I was left in a trance because of how dreamy all the music was. Then I went to the themed ska show and got funky! Not only did I get funky but they also held a “Best Costume” contest. Whoa! Unexpected but I just went up stage and brought out my inner old Hollywood glam-girl. Guess who got the crowd roaring and ended up winning? It felt so awesome being on stage and listening to everyone really loving it! So much fun.
Diamonds are a girls best friend.
I wore some vintage clip-on earrings given to me by the boutique's storeowner back when I was in 10th grade.
I was going for the glamorous days of the 1940's.
And a little sneak-peak of the future--black polish.
Continuing on... honeydew melon and pomegranate arils are so refreshing.
Winning sandwich combo + roasted butternut squash tossed in coconut oil, pumpkin pie spice, and brown sugar
Sandwich: Smoky Chipotle and Roasted Red-pepper hummus + avocado-yogurt & cumin + tomato + red onion + cilantro
Breakfast for dinner
I made a bowl of “carrot cake” cream of wheat + dates + crushed cookie + pecans + coconut oil
Thank goodness for these on busy school days!
I tried a new Probar I picked up while I was in Florida–knew these would come in handy. I hadn’t tried Art’s Original Blend before, but I will definitely be trying it again and again. I love biting into Probars because they are so chewy and dense with chunky ingredients. I mean… check out that jumbo carob chip! A blend of some seriously yummy things, how could one go wrong?
Funky town sandwich: pumpkin seed butter + honey and the other slice smeared with preserves.
Many sandwiches have been had over these past couple of days, but I'm not complaining.
This particular one stands out though because I used roasted butternut squash (tossed in coconut oil and spices) + Sunland’s caramel peanut butter + a bit of cottage cheese. I highly advise you try this ASAP. I think any nut butter will work, so no worries if you don’t have a specific one on hand. In fact, I plan on trying this out with cashew butter next!
Phew! Okay so that was a lot. Today was my sculpture class’s first critique and I plan on posting the video I made on the internet soon. I’ll let you guys know when I do that! Moreover, tonight I went to a model call for a runway show that will showcase local talents and what not at a local art gallery. Oh! I also had my first Seminar in Hinduism class. I’ve always been really interested in Indian culture and I know religion is a very big part of it. Last semester I took a Taoism class and loved it; now I’ll be learning about Hinduism. I think it’s important to introduce oneself to new ideas because you never know what you could be missing out on. Life–for me–is a journey that also involves spirituality and it’s something that I really enjoy expanding upon. It helps me feel more alive.
Your last statement reminded me of one I made a couple years ago; I was outside jogging with my dad in the really cold brisk winter wind… and I felt so invigorated, that I burst out, “I actually feel alive!” and my dad was confused by what I meant.
I think you’d understand.
Diamonds may be nice, but it seems random sandwiches are truly a girl’s best friend.
GIRL THAT SKIRT!! i need that in my life ASAP! that looks so hot on you! i hope you got it
its so classy and sleek-love it!
LOVE your foods, as always! what kind of protein powder did you use in aprils bread?
A themed ska show? I would die. That is the absolute coolest thing I have ever heard of. And of course, you’d look undeniably awesome for it, too.
hello GORGEOUS! love the top you tried on
so cute! thank you so much for your comments on my blog- they are always so thoughtful and helpful, i really appreciate them. as always- loving all the eats! i want to try pumpkin seed butter haha
xoxo
shelley
http://findinghappinessandhealth.wordpress.com
The “And with coconut oil and Almond and Date Creme” photo is pretty much art in food. Or is that food as art. I bet it tasted amazing.
You, look amazing, as usual and so does everything else.
xoox
hinduism sounds intcredible
and I LOOOVE that skirt from F21! HOT DANG GIRL
and way to go on “best costume”,. stunnah;) xo
OH.
and i bought a honeydew today.
totally thought of you
You have indeed been such a busy girl! But all really nice things, beautiful things and lovely eats!
(Answered your question in my last post!)
xxx Julia (Taste of Living)
Hot chicka!Shopping, cooking, baking, eating, dancing, art, friends! Can I have your life?! Looks like you’ve been having a blast sweetie. Haha the pic of you in the silver shorts made me giggle….
Incredible sammies and that choco/hemp moist bread.
Big hugs xoxo
That skirt and that blouse you tried looks awesome! And so do you
Carrot cake cream of wheat? Instructions please
That pink skirt is amazing! I want it!
Great eats girly.
You are so stinking cute and I love you to pieces. That skirt is the most beautiful thing I have ever seen. Really Really hope you got it!
I should have waited until after I ate breakfast to read this – oh my gosh, everything looks SO GOOD! haha. So happy I found your blog!!
OMG I have that skirt in black! I’ve had it for months and had no idea what to wear with it. Finally did tha damn thang on Friday.
Shooo, I’m not sure I’ve commented before, but I absolutely adore your blog!
I would like five of all food items pictured, please.
I’m with you in that I feel as though I’m always seeking some connection with my spirituality. I’m not sure exactly what it is yet, but I’m open.
Have a fab week!
I’m so glad you tried the bread! I never thought to mix the protein powders.. I love how yours came out dark brown! LOL
hey! loving all the eats. i really want to try that bread- everyone is raving about it. and all those clothes you tried on were so cute! i love that skirt, its amazing. ohmygooodness i am legit drooling right now from all this food mehh[: i really want to try pumpkin seed butterrr. have a great tuesday! xoxo soph
I love learning about new ideas, too. Love your costume! So classy. I had to leave my coconut oil behind in Hawaii but I got a new jar! I’m stoked to start using it again.
xo!
Maya
Okay, that skirt? Want. Did you buy it? Because I’m gonna. Ay ay ay!!
I need to jump back on the butternut squash bandwagon – it’s been forever, what am I thinking?!
Holy crap, girl! You HAVE been majorly busy! Haha, it’s awesome.
My sister and I went to the 2 story XXI in Vancouver and then walked out soon after. Too many people! We had no desire to fight the crowds.. maybe next time. Cute skirt and top though!
that forever 21 skirt is TOO ADORABLE! i want it. it has such a fab, vintage feeling to it. and speaking of vintage, your 1940s look is AMAZING! you are so gorgeous inside and out!
eats = amazing = as always.
good luck in your critique my dear – lots and lots of love to you! i will also look forward to hearing how you like the hinduism class. learning the world’s religions is FASCINATING!!!
you have the cutest style IN THE WORLD! i feel like i always tell you that, but it is true! and i also am following holly around in blog land because ive commented after her on like 8 posts today.. um anyway! your version of april’s bread looks awesome. i am digging that glorious B.F.D! yum
XOXO lOVE YOU!
Loving aaaaall of the outfits!
heyyyyyyyyyy! mmmm everything looks phenominal! as usual. do u use coconut oil to replace ollive oil? does it give everything a coconut taste?
also, do u have any interest in doing something with cooking as a career? jw
whats ur schedule like this semester? i just figured my all out. oyyyy! stressful. i was ready to quit school and was a fit of hysterics! philosophy was going to be the death of me but i made a switcharoo and now taking broadcasting…hmmm we’ll see. ttyl i luv u mucho!
All your clothes are so cute girl! And I LOVE that skirt!
Oh my goodness, a two story forev21 sounds SO dangerous. Did you spend 83948309 hours there? I know I would have.
your style is so glamorous, K. Come dress meeee.
Love to you honeypie!
LOOKING GLAMOROUS, Katharina! <3
And gosh. All those wonderful food…NOM NOM.
love your pix in the dressing room. i could spend all day at forever 21. sorry. xxi.
You are just as gorgeous as your eats.
Maybe more gorgeous.
I think your rendition of April’s bread is so great that I might just HAVE to try my hand at it this weekend! Baking fiesta! WOOO!
hello beautiful!!!!
That skirt is so beautiful, the color is amazing!! I hope you got it!! Forever 21 is the best, I could be there all day!!!!!!!!!!!
Love the pic of you with the sequin shorts, such a hottie!!! U crack me up!!
I must make Aprils Bread!! I see it everywhere! I had her protein browni batter creation today, was delish!!!
Your eats rock as usual and so do you!!
Love ya!!!!
oh mein gott! the skirt is to die for. that is like 180% my style! gorgeous! well it looks amazing on YOU! duh!
baked oatmeal for the the man? oh gosh he must have fallen for you right then and there. no one can resist that goodness i supose
have a beautiful wednesday meine suesse
xoxo
katharina!! sorry i’ve been behind on the googlereader lately–i’ve missed you girl!!
that pink skirt is absolutely ADORABLE. i love it!
and let’s see…everything look amazingg!! i want that gorg salad, the sandwiches, the probar, all that fruit! gah, you’re so adorable. the smoky chipotle and roasted red pepper hummus sounds too good to be true!!!!!! i can’t deal!
BEST OF LUCK WITH THE ART GALLERY SHOWING! LOVE YOU!