Chilly But Toasted

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I am happy to hear that lots of other people brush their teeth in the shower and talk to their pet.  No one else kissed Ricky Martin, though…

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It is dreary and cold out.  I would like to be back in bed.  But alas – the show must carry on!

 

This show must get her booty to the grocery store today.  We’re out of most of the staples, so I was forced to get creative for breakfast… Toasted Quinoa!

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I spotted this tri-color quinoa at the store last week and had to pick it up – so pretty!  While quinoa is normally boiled, you can also ‘toast’ it in the oven.  It makes an excellent, crunchy granola substitute. 

 

Crunch, crunch, crunch.

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I used this recipe as a base but mixed in molasses, honey, and sliced almonds.  With Greek yogurt and blueberries…. Perfecto.

 

Thought of the Day

 

I posted this on the HTP Facebook page but simply can’t resist reposting here.  It makes me laugh every time I see it!

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Hahahahhahaha.  Ahhh.

{ 39 comments }

 

  • Claire @ Live and Love to Eat January 24, 2012, 9:49 am

    Thanks for the early morning laugh! 🙂

  • Gina @ Running to the Kitchen January 24, 2012, 9:53 am

    Omg, hysterical. I hate chaturanga too, I can relate to T-Rex even with long arms.

  • Angela @ Eat Spin Run Repeat January 24, 2012, 9:55 am

    Hahahaha I love that – now I’m going to think about the t-rex every time I’m chaturanga-ing! Lovely looking brekkie!

  • Katie @ Peace Love & Oats January 24, 2012, 9:57 am

    Haha I love all those TRex things!

  • Marisa E January 24, 2012, 10:01 am

    T Rex hates chaturanga but this girl here loves them!!! Hahaaaa!! I love that pic!!

  • Laurel (Runaway Laurel) January 24, 2012, 10:04 am

    yummy looking quinoa! I had never even thought of doing that…

  • kathleen @ the daily crumb January 24, 2012, 10:17 am

    i had totally forgotten about toasted quinoa. we just picked up a costco sized bag last weekend and i have been racking my brain for recipe ideas. will definitely try this soon!

  • Shannon @ Mon Amour January 24, 2012, 10:17 am

    I love quinoa but have ever only boiled it. I can’t wait to try it toasted! I used to brush my teeth in the shower after swim practice to save time. Not sure why I stopped though

  • Anne P January 24, 2012, 10:18 am

    Bahahahah amazing

  • Greta @ Staying Lost January 24, 2012, 10:19 am

    Thank you for the laugh- now I’ll be thinking about T-Rex the next time I practice yoga!

  • Kath January 24, 2012, 10:28 am

    Hahaha – love that!

  • Amber @ Busy, Bold, Blessed January 24, 2012, 10:31 am

    😀 Thanks, I needed that morning giggle!

  • Corrie Anne January 24, 2012, 10:32 am

    I LOVE that you got a kiss from Ricky Martin!! I’d love one from Enrique! 🙂

  • Meg @ Runridelove January 24, 2012, 10:41 am

    HA! That T-rex picture is amazing! It’s reminds me of this: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3LVXjB_VUfk&feature=related
    which makes me laugh out loud every time I watch it!

  • KaraHadley January 24, 2012, 10:45 am

    That TRex picture is so freaking awesome. As someone with stubby little arms, I totally relate.

  • Jamie @ Don't Forget the Cinnamon January 24, 2012, 10:50 am

    Mmmm love toasted quinoa!

  • Paige @ Running Around Normal January 24, 2012, 10:52 am

    hehehe, I like Chaturanga about as much as that T-rex does 😉

  • Lindsay @ The Reluctant Runner January 24, 2012, 11:03 am

    I’ve never heard of toasting quinoa! I have some in my cabinet, I can’t wait to try it!

  • Hillary January 24, 2012, 11:34 am

    Clean sheets 100% feel different. I always have the best nights sleep in sheets that are fresh out of the dryer!

  • Life's a Bowl January 24, 2012, 11:55 am

    Haha, sooo I had no clue what “chaturanga” but thanks to the handy dandy Google search bar I now know and that’s hilarious- thanks for the laugh!

    P.S. Toasted quinoa sounds awesome!

  • Jessica @ The Process of Healing January 24, 2012, 12:01 pm

    Let me guess.. pinterest!!

  • Silvina January 24, 2012, 12:01 pm

    Ahahahaha!!! That is hilarious!!! I must share that with the people I know that did or are doing P90X!

  • Khushboo January 24, 2012, 12:15 pm

    LOL- def appreciated that!

  • Ellie@Fit for the Soul January 24, 2012, 12:18 pm

    haha cute poster! poor rexy.

    And I must say, I love all of the multi-colors in these pictures!

  • chelsey @ clean eating chelsey January 24, 2012, 12:30 pm

    ahaha That is hilarious!

  • Sneakers2Sandals January 24, 2012, 12:49 pm

    hahaha I wish I had a Yogi to send that too 🙂 but everyone I know reads your blog…

  • Callie @ The Wannabe Athlete January 24, 2012, 12:56 pm

    I just laughed out loud at my desk at work over that photo! Hilarious!

  • Jen January 24, 2012, 1:27 pm

    I read that as “brush their feet in the shower”….

  • Annette @ EnjoyYourHealthyLife January 24, 2012, 1:31 pm

    Hahaha makes me laugh too!!

  • Tia @ Veggies and Pearls January 24, 2012, 1:41 pm

    That tricolor quinoa is gorgeous! I really need to get some now, I want to try this recipe… it looks like a great way to get some protein in the AM.
    I assume it would work the same with agave nectar instead of maple syrup or molasses?

  • Cat @Breakfast to Bed January 24, 2012, 2:08 pm

    have you ever “puffed” quinoa???amazing.

  • erica January 24, 2012, 2:34 pm

    buahahahaha! i saw that t-rex stuff on facebook when you posted it yesterday. i was giggling at work for about 5 minutes straight! hilarious!

  • Amber K January 24, 2012, 2:40 pm

    LOL, love that 🙂

  • Chelsea @ One Healthy Munchkin January 24, 2012, 6:51 pm

    Hahaha that is the funniest thing I’ve seen all day! 😀

  • Gabby January 24, 2012, 9:57 pm

    Tricolor quinoa from TJ’s?! I just picked some up too! I’ve been eating it with tempeh or TJ’s meatless meatballs and greens. So much more colorful!

  • Emilie January 25, 2012, 12:47 am

    Wow Quinoa toasted. That sounds really good! YUMMMM!

  • Meaghan January 25, 2012, 7:26 am

    Ok, I need to get that T-Rex thing made into a shirt, STAT.

  • Sarah January 28, 2012, 6:39 pm

    mmm never tried toasting quinoa!

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