Mi gente guapa, it has been too long!
Once again…
And by computer, I mean Windows Live Writer. That pestilent publishing program went on a 48-hour post binge. Every time I wrote—and re-wrote and re-wrote—a post on Tuesday and Wednesday, WLW swallowed it. I’ve uninstalled and re-installed the program, and I’m crossing my fingers that this post finds its way into the blogosphere.
Some muy delicioso eats were had on Monday and Tuesday, but I’m sure you can understand that, after uploading those meals/writing the accompanying posts for the last two days, I have no desire to look at those photos any longer. Just takes me to a bad place…
Worry not. This simply means that I will have to re-create all of Monday’s and Tuesday’s goodies in the very near future 
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So, miércoles:
While this appears to be a standard cup of coffee, it’s actually Mama Pea’s pumpkin latte.
My version didn’t get as wondrously foamy as hers due to my lack of a Magic Bullet, but it was magically pumpkiny nonetheless.
1/2 cup almond milk, cinnamon, pumpkin pie spice and Truvia vigorously shaken and then added to a cup of coffee
Mama Pea, me gusta your version mucho mejor than Starbucks’ pumpkin spice latte. Even without the bonita foam .
Breakfast featured THE BIG APPLE. As in, you’ve got some serious competition, NYC. This organic New Zealand Braeburn was GRANDE.
Into the bfast mix also went a much more rationally-sized apple good: AppleBerry Vita.
And voila…
Peachy Keen Apples and Cream
1/2 of the Frankenstein Braeburn—microwaved in cinnamon, almond milk and brown sugar—and the thawed VitaTop got friendly with a container of cream peach yogurt for a 3-way yogurt hug, a la K.
Glorious. For once, I didn’t turn this bowl into a complete mess post-food photog. I’m finding I prefer keeping my Vitas in tact during loving yogurt embraces; it makes it easier to create perfect big-chunk-o-Vita bites.
As for the the AppleBerry flavor, it was bueno not fantástico. I’m not sure I’d ever enjoy a bran Vita on its own; but it is SO perfecto in the company of a little dairy amor. (This makes me wonder: would a Vita be good chopped up and eaten with milk? Curioso…)
I ate the other half of the world’s biggest apple straight up, and down to the core. While I love sliced apples accompanied by the always aesthetically pleasing nut butter drizzle or cinnamon sprinkle, it is so satisfying to just bite into a big one every now and then. (Channeling Michael Scott…)
I continued on this apple-venture when I got snacky before lunch. All out of monster manzanas, I went for a medium-sized honeycrisp.
Cinnamon Sugar Fruit Cereal
By now, you know how much I adore fruit cereal, right? I know I’m not alone on this one.
I usually add almonds, figs, raisins and whatever other dried fruit I have on hand—but I wanted the honeycrisp-cinnamon-sugar trio to be the stars of this fruit cereal bowl. (Those first-class figs always have a way of making themselves the featured flavor, don’t they?)
So this fruit cereal mix was simply:
1 honeycrisp, chopped; 1 tbsp. flax, cinnamon, Truvia and 1/2 cup vanilla almond milk.
I let it marinate in the fridge for about 10 minutes—G-d only knows how I mustered up that self-control—because I think fruit cereal is exponentially more flavorful when the fruit really soaks up the almond milk flavor.
Cinnamony, sugary Truvia-y Honeycrisp perfección
This bowl of flavor exquisiteness confirmed a theory I’ve been developing regarding Truvia. It is best enjoyed as a topping/sweetener in solid foods—oatmeal, fruit, etc. In coffee or tea? Eh, liquids really don’t amplify Truvia’s sweetness potential. It tastes so different when combined with solids versus liquids. This said, I think I’ll be sticking to either regular sugar or no sugar in my coffee, and enjoying this sweet stevia in oat bowls and such.
Now, lunch gets to the title of this post.
You know how I’ve been sort of obsessed with cheesy savory oats?
Well, yesterday, I ventured back into Asian savory oat-dom.
The first bowl of savory oats to ever woo me was of the Asian persuasion—so I feel guilty for neglecting this delicious breed in favor its cheesy brethren as of late.
And so, I decided it was time for the Chew and the Asian savory oat bowl to reunite.
In the mix: 3/4 cup old-fashioned oats cooked in 1 cup of water, 1 tbsp. soy sauce and—a new HIGHLY RECOMMENDED addition—1 tbsp. Soy Vay; topped with steamed baby carrots, broccoli and sriracha.
Soy Vay is majestic. Whenever I go without it for a while, I forget how incredible its flavor is—along with the fact that it makes anything taste better. Seriously. Anything.
I’m not going rank Asian oats against their cheesy contender. They are both unfailingly satisfying and flavorfully impressive. Special in their own ways 
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Shortly after, I got snacky with some highly addictive Newman’s Own Organics protein pretzels. I was just about to dub them the best of Newman’s pretzel line, but it looks like Fitness Magazine beat me to the punch, going a step further by naming them the best healthy pretzel option. Congrats, Newm!
I might even like these as much as my beloved Snyder’s Organic Oat Bran babies…
Later, dinner gave into a little Asian persuasion. Mostly because once the Soy Vay hits your lips, the craving sticks .
This (re)creation fed off my penchant for plagiarism. My favorite wrap from my favorite local healthy salad/sandwich shop, Nature’s Grill, is called the Teriyaki Terrific.
It’s teriyaki chicken stir-fried with rice and veggies and throw in a wrap. It is—fittingly—terrific. Even so, I’ve always thought that the rice + wrap combo is a little carb-heavy. (This is coming from el mundo’s #1 carb-loader/lover. I did the Atkins and South Beach shenanigans in high school and learned a lesson in love carbs. The clichés are true: You don’t know what you’ve got ‘til it’s gone. Distance makes the heart grow fonder. During carb deprivation, I realized that YO QUIERO CARBS—PARA SIEMPRE.)
So last night, in the midst of my plagiarism process, I decided to 86 the rice and add some Sabra.
Whole wheat wrap, roasted red pepper Sabra hummus, fresh baby spinach, diced chicken, roasted red peppers, steamed broccoli, carrots, and sugar snap peas. Doused in Soy Vay—to ensure teriyaki terrificness.
I love how Soy Vay is so filled with sesame seeds! Mmmm.
Magic en mi boca.
On ze side: carrot fries & honey mustard.
These little guys were actually baby carrot fries. No kitchen=no peeling of the big boys, so baby carrots had to suffice.
Tasted the same as the big brother carrot fries. Shocker.
They were cuter, though.
Dessert options have been ridiculously unsatisfying because I am still out of popcorn. ALL I WANT IS POPCORN + SRIRACHA.
However, my pop-ish snack last time was wonderful.
Barbeque Popchips! Barbeque is my favorite chip flavor—so these had some seriously savory shoes to fill. I LOVED them! I think they are tied with the sea salt and vinegar—both incredible!
Oh yea, I also had these.
After a weekend of Halloween-induced INDULGENCIAS, I’d intended to swear off candy (particularly Kit Kats, Reese’s and Twix) for a while. But, my Pilates instructor pawned these off on us—and I hadn’t had any Skittles this weekend, sooooooo…
Ok, amigas, I am glad to be back! Hope everyone’s Thursday is delicioso y divertido!
-Sarah
37 Comments
November 5, 2009 at 4:20 pm
haha asian persuasian, thats what my boyfriend calls me.. made me laugh
November 5, 2009 at 4:33 pm
Ugh I am glad I don’t use WLW! I know everyone says it’s easier, but everyone also talks about it crashing!!!
November 5, 2009 at 5:03 pm
I need to try the carrot fries! They look so crispy
November 5, 2009 at 5:03 pm
Carrot fries, how genius.
November 5, 2009 at 5:05 pm
This is strange…not only because I love pumpkin spice lattes, carrot fries and heated Honeycrips with cinnamon, but because you DIDN’T know that I was dreaming of a version of Asian inspired oats with scallions and soy sauce AND I LOVE Newman’s Protein Pretzels. Not to mention your kick ass name. I love you.
November 5, 2009 at 5:21 pm
I was wondering where you went to! Glad your blogging capabilities are back up :O)
- Beth @ http://www.DiningAndDishing.com
November 5, 2009 at 5:28 pm
I have been craving pretzels like crazy the past few days. I will have to buy some tonight.
November 5, 2009 at 5:36 pm
I LOVE reading your tasteful and fabulous blog! Your breakfast looked like perfection and how delicious are the vitatops?! One of the best discoveries to date (at least, for me).
I hope you have a fabulous evening, gorgeous and I look forward to your next post!
Bec
November 5, 2009 at 5:37 pm
I am a pretzel fiend.. just housed on some newmans myself.. I like their salted sticks!
LOVE the Asian inspired oats.. I bet it was delicious!
November 5, 2009 at 6:03 pm
Everything looks so good! You make simple but awesome meals, just the way I like them… love it!
November 5, 2009 at 6:13 pm
can’t say I blame WLW – your eats are far too appealing not to gobble up. I am thrilled that you’ve figured out the sitch – I’ve been craving your wit
November 5, 2009 at 6:14 pm
Your simple meals look awesome. Particularly liking the idea of carrot fries. I usually just do sweet potato fries and kale chips. You gave me an excellent idea. Thanks!
November 5, 2009 at 6:39 pm
Impressive that you could still muster the enthusiasm to blog! I’d be so not in the mood to blog after all you went through!
What exactly is soy vay? I need to know after all your good talk of it! Plus the oy vey pun is just too great.
November 5, 2009 at 6:45 pm
Sorry about your WLW dilemma. I still post the old fashioned way because Ecto gives me headaches.
Love all your eats. Grande apples take me down every time – can’t ever finish ‘em. Those carrot fries look deeelish.
November 5, 2009 at 6:57 pm
How were the carrot fries?? I’ve never tried that before but they look prettyyy yummy.. especially with HM on the side…
I hear ya on the Halloween goodies.. ugh, my belly STILL hates me I’m pretty sure for the mass amount of candy I had haha but hey, everyone needs some sweetness!
I’m pretty much lovingg the fact this post is apple-fied to the max haha… I’ve been downing them like cups of coffeee and the Vitahug looks delectableeee
November 5, 2009 at 7:23 pm
ive got carrot fries in the oven right now, i hope they look as delish as yours!
November 5, 2009 at 7:29 pm
Wellp, I know what I’m having for breakfast tomorrow: chopped apple in cinnamon&sugar + milk. I think I will hop on the carrot fries trend at lunch
November 5, 2009 at 8:01 pm
ummm you have never steered me wrong, from ice cream oatmeal to carrot fries, i hereby commend you. now get that dayum WLW to stop screwing you over!
love you lady
November 5, 2009 at 8:11 pm
Asian oats?! Geez girl, you are my savory oat HEROINE!! I will make this soon. Very, very soon!!
And that teriyaki wraps looks amazing also!!
I was going to swear off the candy too, but it’s hard when it looks so good and is staring me in the FACE!! I love skittles too!! Especially the blue packaged ones – tropical flavor I think??! So good!!
November 5, 2009 at 8:22 pm
Querida! I’ve missed you! I was like.. where the heck did she go??! Well I’m glad it was nothing too serious, but rather a technology mishap. This fruit cereal you speak of… sounds incredible! Something I want to get my hungry little hands on
Espero que paces un dia lleno de delicias!
XO Love you girl!
http://www.ohonemorething.wordpress.com
November 5, 2009 at 8:36 pm
I must try these carrot fries I keep seeing everywhere!
November 5, 2009 at 8:40 pm
Mmmm, I want that Asian wrap!!
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November 5, 2009 at 8:43 pm
yesss! i’m feeling the asian persuasion
i love that soy vay sauce too….yum!
November 5, 2009 at 9:24 pm
ok, i AM making that fruit milk thing tomorrow. amazing. would other types of apples work? i feel like honeycrisp is so “special”
November 5, 2009 at 11:23 pm
Wait, do you put sriracha on popcorn??? Those are pretty much 2 of my favorite foods, but I’ve never had together!!!!
Also, fruit cereal looks sooooo good.
November 5, 2009 at 11:46 pm
i love how your food rests in a pretty pillow, like the vitatop in the yogurt.
November 6, 2009 at 12:39 am
Hooray for fruit cereal – thanks for the link love! I never tire of the stuff…
In other news, Asian oats…your crazy! I like it.
November 6, 2009 at 1:16 am
Thank God, WLW has never failed me…yet. I’ll have to see…What a frustration, though!
Asian oats? cool! My parents eat theirs with marinated beef flank, egg, onions, nori, and kimchi!
November 6, 2009 at 1:27 am
ooh this post had me giggling. so much in here.
1. never had vita muffins. i must get on that!
2. fruit cereal??? umm yumm? why have i never heard of this before? ps. i dont think i could wait 10 mins either.
3. i don’t mix up me oatmeal, cereal, yogurt messes either. i like to grab little bites of this, or that as i eat it.
4. what is this soy vay, you speak of??
and i hope the no kitchen situation is going well! have a great weekend my dear.
November 6, 2009 at 1:35 am
I have tried many a publishing software (well only 2, but tried them each twice, and 2 of the 4 posts got eaten and the other 2 required a sep upload to flickr). No thanks. So I just blog old school from blogger. There are worse things. like having a post eaten. So sorry!
Pumpk latte lookin delish, I made a similar concoction last week.
Truvia fruit bowl. Love it. I have a boatload of stevia but actually purchased Truvia b/c I know you and PBJenny eat it and I have to say, I dig it. Chemicals and all
What’s the most packets you’ve had on one day? I had 4 packets today and ummm tummy did not love. But I survived. 2 packets x 2 cups of coffee. Any tummy troubles for you if you overdo it?
November 6, 2009 at 6:43 am
Ok so I always have trouble picking my favourite food that you post coz always everything looks so good! I was totally going to have to say about your NZ apple (national allegiance going strong
) but your fruit and cinnamon and usgar cereal – amazing! Yum!
Jem
November 6, 2009 at 9:28 am
An Oikos hug is one of the best kind there is
Those Asian oats are genius. I’m drooling over here – I have GOT to try that! I finally got my paws on the protein pretzels and they are magically delicious!
November 6, 2009 at 9:55 am
What is it with Windows Writer lately–grr!!
I love Newman’s pretzels as well..I really want to use em’ to make yogurt dipped pretzels
November 6, 2009 at 11:07 am
Hahaha I love the title of the post. I’m seriously in awe of how creative you are, especially when you don’t have a kitchen! I’m loving the carrot fries. And it’s a good thing to know it works well with the baby carrots too since I think that’s the only thing that will fit in my mini fridge
November 6, 2009 at 12:15 pm
i use Sweetleaf Sweetener stevia! YUMMY! I don’t think Tuvia is as natural as they say it is. I think it may have GMOs in it.
November 6, 2009 at 12:53 pm
Hello dear, several things:
Where can I get this soy vay!? I’m VERY intrigued.
I’m also in need of some carrot fries. Never had them and gotta try ‘em!! Oooh man, I must make some over thanksgiving break. It’s a must!
I also must soon make a bowl of savory or asian oats! Whicheva, but I really should hop on that train now, right?! And i like your addition of soy sauce. That’s a new one
Love the three way yogurt hug, love the pumpkin-y coffee. Will also have to re-create those!!
PS! How’d you like GG this weekend?! Dan’s so hot. XOXO
November 6, 2009 at 4:49 pm
Oh, I thought this post was about me? HAHAHAHA! I love your Asian Persuasion oats! BTW, my sister told me that I forgot to add sesame oil…that stuff rocks! Your oats looked my prettier than mine – I think it’s all los colores that you added. NICE! Sorry about your WPW issues. That really stinks. I have yet to try using WPW; I am even more scared now! Have an awesome weekend and glad to have you back