Happy lunes, mi gente!
(I always want to call you my foodies, but I’m not sure the term exists en español. When I lived in España, I once tried to explain the concept of a foodie to my host-mom—but my lack of español eloquence/proper pronunciation got us nowhere. I’m pretty sure that confusing conversación left my señora thinking that I was both loca and obsessed with food (neither entirely untrue); it left me still-uninformed of the español translation of la palabra “foodie.” Any native español speakers who’d be kind enough to enlighten me?)
I have an abnormally manic Monday—so I’m going to attempt a short and sweet recap in weekend discovery-form. Let us begin on a healthy note before digressing into the wonderful world of weekend indulgence.
During this fin de semana, I discovered…
-Kev Thug really is a thug.
¿Por qué?
Well, I found myself in a minor conundrum. I found the sneakers I’ve wanted online for much less than the what my local running store charges. El problemo? I really love the neighborhood running store, and I prefer to give my dinero to local businesses when I can.
Kev Thug to the rescue. As soon as I told father dearest of my consumer’s conundrum, he called the running store and explained that he’d rather buy the shoe from them if they’d meet him halfway on the price difference.
They did better and matched the online price. Success!
I realize this makes Kev more a savvy barterer than a thug—seeing as his solution wasn’t to rob/vandalize/hold up the running store—but the word thug carries so much more street cred.
Onto actual food discoveries…
-Applesauce and Greek yogurt are quite palatable partners in crime.
-Persimmon hype validated. Pretty, photogenic and delicious? Formulaic foundation for food blogger obsession.
This was my first persimmon, and I loved it. Its texture was sort of like a firm tomato, and it had a wonderfully subdued sweetness. Did I mention it was muy bonita? I can’t wait to play around with pretty persimmon photography.
The next two discoveries came on Saturday, which—as I’m sure you’ve heard—welcomed NYC’s first snowfall of the season!
-It feels unnatural to eat fresh, very out-of-season fruit when it’s snowing outside.
Unnatural, pero delicioso.
-Less unnatural? Eating Chinese take-out in a winter wonderland.
Chinese eggplant y pollo in garlic sauce. Favorito.
Vegetable egg fu yung. This was another weekend first. Increíble—but a little too greasy to be more than a one-bite encounter.
And obligatory brown arroz.
I thought I’d be done with Chinese for a while after having mucho last week—but I suppose I discovered that this was not so.
Back to unnatural eats, the following concoction epitomizes the word.
Graham cracker dipped hummus? I sort of tried this expecting to be disgusted (which is, in itself, pretty unnatural), but much like that watermelon, this combo was unnatural, pero delicioso.
I want to advise you to try this—but I’m not sure if it’s one of those weird flavor combinations that only my freaky taste buds enjoy.
The following is a confirmation of a discovery I made long ago:
I detest 100-calorie packs.
¿Por qué?
Take a look.
10 “cookies” sized similarly to the cereal pieces in Cookie Crisp.
A.K.A. cookie comedy.
Amigas, if you find yourself in the mood for a cookie, eat a cookie. Ten baby cookie imposters do not bear the same satisfaction.
And now a monumentous (you know, monumental + momentous) discovery…
I LIKE CHOCOLATE.
(I think.)
After carrying my “I’m not a chocolate person”-card for all 22 years of mi vida, I am beginning to suspect that my taste buds have evolved and now enjoy chocolate.
Some evidencia.
Exhibit A: You love a certain brand of kettle corn popcorn so much you’ve declared that it’s best sans any addition. You feel uncharacteristically compelled to add cocoa powder to said kettle corn. You love this.
Exhibit B: You love your Fage simply sweetened with sugar and cinnamon. Again, you feel uncharacteristically compelled to add cocoa powder. Again, you love this.
Exhibit C: You love lemon pound cake—straight up. You feel compelled to add dark chocolate chips. At this point, chocolate additions are no longer uncharacteristic, and it need not be stated that you love this.
Exhibit D: Despite having a freezer full of bran VitaTops at your fingertips, you reach for the Fudgy Peanut Butter Chip variety. You deem this the best VitaTop flavor you’ve tried thus far.
I believe exhibits A through D are sufficient proof of my blossoming chocolate love affair, so I’ll move on to a few final not-entirely-chocolate-related discoveries.
-When your VitaTop is missing a peanut butter chip, it is not only acceptable—but encouraged—to compensate with a spoonful of nut butter.
-Especially if it comes in the form of the highly-coveted Barney Butter.
Best. Almond Butter. Ever. I only wish my newest nut butter discovery came in a bigger jar—mostly because the little jar reflects my over-consumption so harshly.
Another chocolate-featured discovery:
Neopolitan ice cream sandwich.
Just do it.
And, before I bid you adieu, I’ll leave you with a conflicting piece of chocolate-loving evidence.
-While it is apparent that I have developed a newfound appreciation for chocolate…
…it seems I still favor my beloved non-chocolate options.
Good to know I’ve not lost myself entirely.
Amor,
Sarah
41 Comments
December 7, 2009 at 5:36 pm
Welcome to the dark side, my friend!! You may not yet have entered the stages of full blown chocoholism, but I trust you soon will be there
December 7, 2009 at 5:52 pm
OK, I miss you. When can we date it up?
Shooo, if you like the persimmon this means that I really do have to try one. I trust you. I also trust that hummus and graham crackers are fantastic.
Stop making me wish I had a microwave. I neeeed kettlecorn. I do.
But what I really need is to chill witchoo ASAP!!! Holla at me.
LOVE YOU XOXOXOXXO
December 7, 2009 at 6:04 pm
That is good looking kettlecorn!
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December 7, 2009 at 6:06 pm
brooks are teh BEST running sneaks in my opinion, I have had them for YEARS and swear by them….great buy girl!
I tried a persimmon recently had a bad experience and now scared forever of trying another one…I got the cotton mouth, numb feeling and I know I ate the wrong one but I am still terrified LOL
I too detest 100 cal packs, I mean 5 cookies? come on now…give me some REAL food
December 7, 2009 at 6:18 pm
Great idea on bargaining for those running shoes. I need a pair myself, mine are 2+ old. yikes! And maybe I should try the cocoa powder idea, I’m actually doing errands soon
)
December 7, 2009 at 6:26 pm
Things I love:
dark chocolate
new sneakers
your theory on cookies
and your Neapolitan ice cream sandwich
tons of love,
bec
December 7, 2009 at 6:42 pm
I thikn I’ve been scared away from persimmons after having an unripe hichiya persimmon and having my mouth go numb. Sigh. Maybe I’ll work up the courage to try again some day
December 7, 2009 at 6:48 pm
I’ve always wanted to order egg fu yung, but never have… it looks pretty good!
I agree, 100 cal packs are no good. I’d have to eat 2-3 to be satisfied… and I’d rather eat greek yogurt!
I seem to have a lot of my chips go MIA off of my vitatop also!! What’s up with that? Definitely means add on the nut butter though and I’m ok with that.
December 7, 2009 at 6:53 pm
I have yet to try a Persimmon, although they are certainly taking the blog world by storm. Glad to hear you liked it – I will need to find some soon!!
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December 7, 2009 at 6:53 pm
humus and graham cracker? are you SURE?
love the ice cream sandwich and the last pic of the ice cream…..=D
December 7, 2009 at 7:01 pm
haha welcome to the dark (chocolate) side! it was only a matter of time before it would happen
hummus+ graham crackers=next weird flavor combo to try! ill let u know how it goes
enjoy your day my dear!
December 7, 2009 at 7:09 pm
I keep seeing Persimmon everywhere–I’ve never had one! You know…I used to not be a chocolate person and and the older I get, the more I can’t get enough of it!
December 7, 2009 at 7:12 pm
I’m pretty convinced that hummus tastes good with absolutely anything- i’m gonna have to give graham crackers a try! And as for that Vitatop… my absolute FAVORITE flavor.
I’m gonna have to try a persimmon though! Never even thought of buying one of those…
Hope your weekend is off to a good start!
December 7, 2009 at 8:05 pm
once you go black, you never go back. Oh, you know what I mean..chocolate kisses for you, mamii
*mwah!*
December 7, 2009 at 8:22 pm
Nice work on getting the right price at the local store on the shoes! Hooray! I believe all great food combos were discovered by adventurous eaters so I love that you put the graham cracker with the hummus!
December 7, 2009 at 8:34 pm
YAY for chocolate. you will be an addict from now on!
i am so intrigued to try the graham crackers and hummus. i love weird combos like that!
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December 7, 2009 at 8:48 pm
oh my gosh i loved this post girl!! seriously-ive had those 100 calorie packs before..it was such a tease because it went away too fast! I LOVE CHOCOLATE. chocolate in kettle korn?? im going to have to try that! i eat kettle korn every night! graham crackers in hummus? that is BRAVE.
December 7, 2009 at 8:50 pm
I love Brooks to run and workout in! Also, I really only like milk chocolate…not a fan of dark.
December 7, 2009 at 9:03 pm
“-It feels unnatural to eat fresh, very out-of-season fruit when it’s snowing outside.”
Completely agree. I try to eat locally, organically, seasonally when possible so although I never eat watermelon in the winter, I do eat pineapple. Same difference LOL Oh well. Sometimes u just gotta
Chocolate. Girl. You’ve just been fibbing us this whole time with your little I dont like choco schtick. Glad you’re coming out with it. KIDDING. But seriously, glad you’re getting on the choc bandwagon at least somewhat.
And I commented under u on snacky’s site…didnt like his handwriting. I AGREE!
December 7, 2009 at 10:07 pm
love the idea of adding cocoa powder to kettle corn. yum.
December 7, 2009 at 10:13 pm
i love that you noticed the one missing pb chip on your vitatop!!
foodie = una persona que tiene un obsesión grande con la comida fantástica? hahah yep, that’s me trying out my high school level spansih for ya
you use it os much more adorably!!
December 7, 2009 at 10:32 pm
Your post just further proves the point that hummus just goes with everything!
Crunchy Barney Butter is one of the best nut butters I’ve ever had! I’m not usually a chocolate person BUT your exhibits are making me question that!
December 7, 2009 at 10:50 pm
OMG. Another person who used to dislike chocolate? Me TOO! And recently, only recently have I started kind of liking it…though not to the degree of most people, yet.
I think there may be no “foodie” word in Espanol because let’s face it, most of them ARE foodies. They sure eat well!
December 7, 2009 at 11:20 pm
girl you are too funny!
love all your eats! i am glad you are lovin chocolate now!
jenna
December 8, 2009 at 12:58 am
you are killlliiinngg me with all these sweet foods – who knew you had it in you?!
I’ve been dying to try persimmions, I just haven’t been able to locate them in my uber suburban grocery store. I’m keeping my eyes peeled – until then, I’ll read your blog and imagine myself eating/photographing one.
December 8, 2009 at 1:01 am
all of your eats look incredible- i love chocolate too!!
100 calorie packs are the worst-agreed
xoxo
shelley
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December 8, 2009 at 1:06 am
Persimmons are beautiful! Chica I am on the same boat as you. I am not a very big chocolate fan but it’s so weird that my favorite VitaTop is also the same as yours! lol. Well, we do have gemela tastebuds
p.s. we have to plan something out to hang out in Florida! I’ll be there next weekend!! I can’t wait – the sun shine is waiting for us
Te mando muchismos besos y abrazos!
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December 8, 2009 at 1:29 am
Kev is a hood (and a thug)! I love that! Doesn’t that just make you so damn proud of your papa? BTW, I love that Chinese food. But, I have never had egg fu yung! Can you believe? Am I missing out? I think I would just pour all of that sauce from the eggplant and chicken on the rice and go to town. That looks so good! Do you leave that hummus topping for the end to eat or do you mix it in? Since I’m the only one who eats hummus in my house, I save it to eat for last. HAHA! I thought your vitatop was a portobello mushroom
December 8, 2009 at 2:39 am
Ok, this post made me super hungry! I love chocolate too….is there a place we should be going?! “Hi my name is Kris……”
I have not ever had a persimmon and I think I need to try one!! They look like they wouldn’t be sweet.
You are getting very daring with your grahms in hummus!! LOL
XXOO
December 8, 2009 at 8:26 am
so sad our plans didn’t work out, but i’ll be back soon enough and a date is in our near future
hm I tried a persimmon but didn’t know what to think of it. it was like i had no opinion, i didn’t like it, but i didn’t hate it. ill have to try one again! loveeeeeeeeeee!
December 8, 2009 at 1:44 pm
Over the past year, i’ve also had a semi-early-midlife-foodie-crisis!! I’ve also liked chocolate but never really CRAVED it, nor had to have it on the daily. But over the past year i’ve begun to enjoy chocolate squares with dessert, cocoa powder in yog (discovered over thanksgiving break–can’t wait to experiment with it more, aka adding it to popcorn like youu!!), etc etc. Its just too gooood to resist, right!?!
Now the graham crackers + hummus combo may be questionable….but i’m gonna TRUST you and eventually give it a try
And your chinese food always makes me crave chinese. (Spicy) eggplant is like, the best thing ever!!!!!! Ever.
Have a beautifulll snowy (??) day, while i chill inside with rainy AZ weather… studying, eating & gettin’ my GG on! i’ll email you durante! XOXO
December 8, 2009 at 1:57 pm
ahhhh mi amor! tu comida es bella, deliciosa y fantastica…especialmente la comida de china, el chocolate y la fruta bella!
i love your weekend discoveries. what a refreshing thing to realize we can change and stay the same at the same time…that was way deep, no?
healthy snack diaries…i think i am going to pimp this out on my blog until someone from the travel channel agrees to talk to me.
December 8, 2009 at 3:49 pm
Haha, I am the opposite of you. I am a choco lovah through and through but have recently opened the door to vanilla and cinnamon, which I had not previously loved so much.
December 8, 2009 at 3:50 pm
Oh, and Kev’s thugness is legit.
December 8, 2009 at 6:02 pm
awesome score on the shoes!
December 8, 2009 at 7:19 pm
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December 8, 2009 at 7:23 pm
If you love chocolate, try making my chocolate souffle. Sooo delicious. Even more so with some cool whip on top. And possibly some hot fudge. Mmmm…
I am pretty much obsessed with this right now. And my new discovery of Hershey Cocoa Powder. Haha.
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December 9, 2009 at 5:18 pm
I can totally relate to explaining such things to your host mom–my own Belgian host mom and I had many conversations in which I’d try and explain a concept in English without much success.
Loved the fudgy peanut chip vita top! It was definitely my favorite, too.
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