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    • Keeping Busy

      Posted at 7:56 AM by Brittany, on May 26, 2015

      As I mentioned in my previous post I’ve spent the last couple weeks training to be a supervisor. This keeps me busy while I am at work, but there are things that have kept me busy when I’m away from work too. Things like…

      …house/Pet sitting. I spent last Sunday-Friday with the fluff ball shown below, and we spent a lot of time soaking up the sun. My Jun/Jul are both full of sitting.

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      She’s much fluffier than the last time we spent time together.

      …running everyday. I’m feeling quite fantastic. I think once 100 mile May is over I’ll need to set another running goal for June to keep the party going.

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      …putting time and effort into my dinners. Despite the fact that an apple and pretzels always sounds like a good option, potatoes are better.

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      There are six in this photo, though hard to see. For those of you that wonder where non meat eaters get their protein, this meal had a solid 20 grams. 😉

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      Potato heaven.

      …figuring out what to do with the growth atop my head. After realizing my mop was turning into…a mop, I chopped it off. Sometimes I’m very impetuous.

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      View from the back..

      To keep it real though here is how I will look the remainder of my days.

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      The above photo of it straight, along with my main blog photo were both taken the day I got it cut (blog photo was last May’s haircut) because my stylist straightened it. Then it never see’s the flat iron again. I don’t like it straight, and I’m lazy.

      …spending moneys. I never spend money, so this is a big one. Except on food, which I do plenty of. REI knows how to work a bargain though with their anniversary sale. I walked in for new running shoes, and walked out with a jacket, a bag, and no shoes.

      Both were on sale, and when you see a forest green back that doubles as a backpack and a handle bag, you buy it. It was time I upgraded my overnight bag from a reusable Whole Foods bag to something a bit sturdier.

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      I like busy, busy is good.

      Q: What’s kept you busy lately?

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      | 75 Comments Tagged Coffee, House Sitting, Potatoes, REI, Running, Starbucks, Vegan
    • Bye Bye Barista

      Posted at 7:23 AM by Brittany, on May 21, 2015

      This past Monday I said goodbye to my job as a barista, and hello to my new job as a supervisor. In the Starbucks world once you become a supervisor you are no longer considered a barista. However, in the textbook world I will forever be a barista as long as I am with the company because I will still be making beverages for customers, but I now have a few extra tasks and responsibilities added to my day. I digress…

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      In typical Brittany fashion I spent the days leading up to this change enjoying the “carefree” barista life both in and out of work. I spent my days exploring, eating, meeting blog friends, and drinking good coffee. My kind of perfection.

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      { Exploring }

      A 9.5 mile hike through the Olympic Forest with perfect weather, and good company.

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      { Eating }

      Whole Foods in Seattle carries baked goods from my favorite local bakery, and naturally I had to hoard them stock up.

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      I balanced out the sugar with vegetable rolls.

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      { Meeting Blog Friends }

      After years of blog reading, texting, letter writing, package sending, and patience, I finally got to meet my Canadian soul mate, Britta.

      We met up at the Starbucks Roastery, because…Seattle.

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      What a gem. We drank great coffee and talked like old friends.

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      Side note: The coffee I had at the roastery (photo above) literally blew my mind. This roast has a medium body, & a low acidity giving it a sensationally silky mouth feel. The chocolate notes were the strongest I’ve ever experienced in a coffee. It was like the beans were flavored, but they weren’t. What a beautiful coffee.

      { Drinking Good Coffee }

      Good enough segue? As if that Brazil reserve roast wasn’t good enough, I snagged myself a bag of Pike Place Reserve beans from the first Starbucks store in Seattle.

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      Not to be confused with the traditional Pike Place roast served at any and all Starbucks locations, these beans are ONLY sold at this location, and one other store a block up from the original Starbucks. Darker than the standard Pike Roast and SO much better. It’s a real treat when I get this as my weekly coffee markout.

      Now if you’ll excuse me, I have a French press of Pike Place special reserve to drink while I enjoy my day off from training. Back to the grind tomorrow.

      Q: How do you like to spend your free time?

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      | 68 Comments Tagged Barista, Bloggers, Coffee, Food, Reserve Coffee, Starbucks, Vegan
    • Tic -vs- Toc

      Posted at 6:42 AM by Brittany, on May 18, 2015

      The last few months I’ve been paying extra attention to what foods make me tick, and what foods make me tock. I have become somewhat of a walking science project.

      All this time I just assumed the broccoli was to blame, and I learned to live with it. We all know what happens when broccoli and gut bugs dance together.

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      Come to find out, it wasn’t just the cruciferous vegetables. I’ve been keeping my eats very simple lately while I try to decipher the codes my stomach bugs are trying to tell me. Fruits and seeds all morning, and vegetables galore at night.

      Typical dinner plate.

      Typical dinner plate.

      This has made it easy to figure out what foods are causing problems. So far I’ve noticed problems with peanut butter, walnuts, most soy products, and chocolate.

      Hang on, I need a moment of silence for that last one.

      My simple eats have kept me feeling great, but once every few days I notice I need somewhat of a “refuel.” Different carbs, more protein, and some kind of treat.

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      Like a cookie.

      I’ve been running every day this month, which has added to the insatiable hunger every few days. My lower mile days (3 miles) I get by just fine with fewer calories, but after a 5 miler last week I couldn’t get enough food in my face fast enough.

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      I drove to one of my favorite lakes for this run, and the weather was perfect. The thing about running everyday is that it becomes somewhat…easy. My pace has already improved in the mere 18 days straight I’ve been running.

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      Post run I had one thing on my mind: scones. I made my way to Whole Foods only to find they had no scones. My soul and stomach were empty and cold, like the inside of an ice cave. Instead, I ate potatoes and veggies from the hot bar, and braced myself for the tornado I would soon become in my kitchen.

      The moment I walked in the door it was game over. I ate enough to put my daily intake around 3000 calories, and I was completely satisfied. Refuel complete.

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      It looked like this, multiple items sprawled in front of me, and pure determination on my face.

      It’s a magical thing when you discover what foods cause inflammatory, lethargic, and skin irritating reactions, like walking through the doors to Narnia. Does this mean I’m never going to eat chocolate again? Heavens no I still have my dignity, but it will be minimal and as close to raw as possible. Let the experimentation continue!

      Oh, and I finally got my scone. Plus another.

      Q: Do you stay away from certain foods that cause you problems? Knowing some of the culprits makes it much easier to stay away from them. 

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      | 57 Comments Tagged Food, Running, Vegan
    • Facts

      Posted at 6:00 AM by Brittany, on May 12, 2015

      Fact: A good human being gives you food. Lord help them if I get hangry…

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      These CORE bars are complete meals on the go, and they are SO good! My favorite part? They perish. 1 week on the go, 1 month in the fridge, and 9 months in the freezer: Real food goes bad. Perfect for hiking, biking, or running late to work.

      These were gifted to me, but you can find them online or at a select handful of Whole Foods locations. Eat good, feel good.

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      Fact: Potatoes are the essence of life. I cannot stop eating them. All of them.

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      Sweet potato the size of a walrus with veggies. I then ate half with almond butter and honey.

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      Sweet potatoes with rosemary.

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      Russet potato along side this plate of color explosions

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      Sweet potato with veggies. And then another one for dessert. Can’t stop, won’t stop.

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      Gold potatoes with spinach and asparagus.

      Fact: I’ve become the Mary Poppins of pet sitting. Four pets in the last 2 months.

      Said goodbye to this guy...

      Said goodbye to this guy…

      ...and said hello to this guy (again)

      …and said hello to this guy (again)

      Maybe I’ll quit my day job….

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      Maybe not. I did just get promoted after all. #ifinallysaidyes

      Fact: Summer is coming. I’ve started prepping for minimal clothing season by partaking in a running “challenge.” 100 mile May. Amateur stuff for those ultra runners, but it keeps me running daily even if just 3-4 miles.

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      It helps balance out the potatoes…

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      Fact: Bananas are under-appreciated. I’ve been dipping mine into a mix of seeds: hemp, sunflower, and pumpkin. Or with a Core bar…or both. 😉

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      Scratch that…fruit in general. I’m literally eating at least 6-7 servings a day right now.

      Fact: I sometimes change out of running clothes, but it’s rare.

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      Fact: This post was nothing more than a giant excuse to purge random photos I’ve taken the last two weeks in a format other than my usual Early Morning Confessions.

      I’ll leave you with a photo of some of the worst coffee I’ve consumed in months. Tasted like foot soaked bath water. I still drank it.

      Waiting for an oil change is a luxurious event. Fully equipped with PJ's and terrible coffee.

      Waiting for an oil change is a luxurious event. Fully equipped with PJ’s and terrible coffee.

      Q: What’s your fact for the day?

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      | 59 Comments Tagged Cats, Coffee, Facts, Garmin, House Sitting, Random, Run, Running, Vegan
    • Crave, Eat, Heal – Blog Tour & Giveaway

      Posted at 5:00 AM by Brittany, on May 7, 2015
      This giveaway is now closed.

      When I first started blogging I didn’t eat a completely plant based diet. I didn’t eat meat, but it wasn’t until a year into sharing my life and my stories with the world that I dove head first into all things plants. One of the first blogs I started to connect with on this plant based adventure was Annie’s blog, An Unrefined Vegan.

      I mean, how adorable is she!?

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      Annie is the mastermind behind the popular biannual Virtual Vegan Potluck, an online plant based party I’ve participated in multiple times.

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      One of my potluck items, these were so good.

      Annie’s blog is original, unique, and full of wholesome plant based recipes. She is my kind of people. It was only a matter of time before Annie wrote her own cookbook, which I’m pleased to share with you today. To celebrate her hard work and gorgeous recipes, I happily agreed to share one of her many creations.

      I’m also offering you all a chance to win a copy of this book for your own home.

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      When choosing which recipe I wanted to share I struggled between something chocolate, and something savory. After much deliberation, and realizing my blood was becoming tainted with too much chocolate I chose savory.

      I don’t eat cheese, but once every blue moon I get a desire for some kind of hearty nacho or mac and cheese dish. The prepackaged vegan options are usually sketchy, so I was stoked to find Annie created her own version from one of my favorite vegetables…

      Butternut squash!

      Photo cred: Annie

      Photo cred: Annie

      To get the full affect of this dish I tried it both with pasta, and with chips. Both equally delicious, and not a drop was spared. Below is Annie’s recipe, including the words directly from her book. Enjoy!

      This recipe was inspired by an appetizer at Matthew Kenney’s now-defunct “plant-based Mexican kitchen,” Tamazul, in Oklahoma City.  While everything I’ve eaten there has been delicious, fresh, and creative – their queso impressed me more than any other dish.  I was too shy to ask how they made it, so I set about creating my own version.

      This also makes a delicious sauce for mac ’n’ cheez.

      Gluten-free, Oil-free, Easy

      BUTTERNUT SQUASH QUESO

      Makes ~2 cups

      INGREDIENTS

      2 cups roasted* butternut squash

      1/2 cup raw cashews, soaked 8-12 hours, rinsed and drained

      1 Tbsp. white miso paste

      2 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice

      1 1/2 Tbsp. nutritional yeast

      1 tsp. dried onion flakes

      1/2 tsp. Dijon mustard

      1/2 tsp. garlic powder

      1/2 tsp. smoked paprika

      1/4 tsp. cumin powder

      1/4 tsp. turmeric

      Water, as needed

      DIRECTIONS

      Add all of the ingredients to a high-speed or regular blender and process until very smooth.  You will need to tamp down the ingredients and add water – just a little at a time – during processing to get a very smooth texture.

      Transfer the mixture to a small saucepan and gently heat.  Serve warm with baked tortilla chips or fresh steamed vegetables. Store leftovers in an air-tight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

      Prep time: 10 minutes

      Cook time: 5 minutes

      Suggestions:

      Try using pumpkin puree or roasted sweet potato in place of the butternut squash.

      Reserve 1 cup of the queso to make Cheddar Cheez (see recipe on page XX).

      If you like it spicy, stir in a 1/4 cup of fresh, diced jalapeño peppers (or pickled jalapeños) – or for milder flavor – stir in a 1/4 cup of roasted red bell pepper.

      *Here’s how I roast a butternut squash:  Preheat the oven to 425-degrees and line a large baking sheet with aluminum foil.  Cut off the squash’s stem and pierce the skin a few times with a knife.  Place the whole squash on the baking sheet and cook for 45 minutes to 1 hour, or until the flesh of the squash is very soft (I test it by inserting a knife).  The skin will be shiny and dark brown. Remove from the oven and allow to cool completely before handling.  Peel off the skin, then break open the squash and scoop out the seeds.

      Recipe reprinted with permission from Ann Oliverio and Front Table Books.

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      I licked my bowl, because I have no shame and it was THAT good.

      For your chance to win a copy of Annie’s book simply leave me a comment telling me your favorite vegetable, and your favorite way to use it! If you’d like to purchase a copy of Annie’s book, you can find it here.

      BUT WAIT, there’s MORE! Four U.S. readers have a chance to win a signed copy of one of Jazzy Vegetarians cookbooks, 1/2 a pound of Sprouting Seeds Mix from Todd’s Seeds, FIVE items from NuNaturals products, and a copy of Annie’s book. All of this…you’d get ALL of it. Click the link below to enter that giveaway.

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      Phewww…now I need a cookie…

      Double chocolate berry good cookie via Crave Eat Heal

      Double chocolate berry good cookie via Crave Eat Heal

      Q: What are you waiting for, GO ENTER TO WIN THIS BOOK! Winner will be notified by e-mail.

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      | 36 Comments Tagged Giveaway, Vegan
    • Love Yourself, Love Your Life

      Posted at 8:38 AM by Brittany, on April 30, 2015

      I spend a solid amount of my time alone, simply because I enjoy spending time with myself. When I’m alone there is no one around to dictate what I do, or where I go. I can leisurely wander new locations, and I can eat at places I want to to eat.

      My favorite ways to explore are through food, coffee, wandering, and nature. Not many people think kale is Gods gift to earth, most people drink coffee and it all tastes the same to them, and only a few people I’ve come in contact with think spending an entire day (or days) in the mountains without a shower sounds like fun.

      Being alone means I worry about no one but myself. Go on, be selfish for YOU.

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      I find great joy in the simple pleasures of life like walking along the water with the sun kissing my face, or meandering through antique shops soaking in the history.

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      Discovering what makes you tick is like stumbling upon a $100 bill outside your front door. It’s a gift that you have no choice but to accept.

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      I love the handful of friends I have, which is really more like a finger full these days, but I’ve become quite comfortable spending time alone. I wasn’t always this way, so I consider this a long awaited blessing. If you rely on other people for your happiness, what would happen if you were forced to be alone?

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      I’m a simple person, living a simple life. I don’t work a 9-5 stable job, I don’t own a mansion in Italy, and I don’t have a strong mountain climbing husband to rub my feet after a long day. I work a job I enjoy (for now), I follow my heart when it leads me to things that make me happy, and I trust my gut when it tells me life is good.

      I (try to) love what I have instead of dwelling on what I don’t. At the end of the day life goes on whether you have a rolex on your wrist or tattered jeans on your legs.

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      I don’t know where all this inner tree hugging granola talk comes from, but when it wants to escape I let it. Holding things in almost always results in discomfort. Case in point: the morning after a dinner full of cruciferous vegetables. Let it out..let..it..out.

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      If the idea of being alone scares you, I challenge you to face the fear. Go somewhere alone like a coffee shop or a park. If you’re feeling wild go to a restaurant or a movie. Love yourself enough to be alone, and life becomes a new adventure full of light.

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      They say you can’t love someone else until you love yourself, and I finally get it.

      Bring on the love. 😉

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      Q: Do you enjoy spending time alone, or do you rely on others to go do things? I enjoy being alone perhaps a bit too much…. #loner.

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      | 102 Comments Tagged Coffee, Life, Random, Vegan, Wander
    • Lately I’m Loving…

      Posted at 6:45 AM by Brittany, on April 27, 2015

      …garlic, roasted and lathered in olive oil and herbs laying atop vegetables.

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      …weekly lake runs, the only run consisting of further than 4 miles lately.

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      …handmade vegan soaps, because they SMELL SO GOOD.

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      …Wayward Vegan Cafe. I don’t eat a lot of bread, in fact I don’t even keep it in my house. When I do eat bread it’s usually in the form of a baked good, and often it’s gluten free. This keeps things moving right inside my tubes, and helps to ensure I don’t crash like a kamikaze plane.

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      I’ve been dreaming about waffles for…forever, and I decided it was time to get one.

      I didn’t take a photo, because I was too busy conversing with the adorable solo diner to my left. This place just draws you in to feel comfortable dining solo, which was prime opportunity for sparking up a conversation with my fellow diner.

      My waffle was everything I’d hoped for, full of doughy bready goodness. Looks like I’ll need to go back for another one, oh darn.

      …sunshine and coffee. Slowing down to sip and savor.

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      …alarm free wake up calls. I’ve been training a new hire at work, and he isn’t available until the afternoon. This means my early morning start times have been pushed to afternoon start time a few days a week. I don’t hate waking with the sun.

      Aka waking up at 6am instead of 4am.

      Aka waking up at 6am instead of 4am.

      …giving back. My Starbucks family and I volunteered with our local park volunteers to help pull up one of the many noxious weeds – scotch broom!

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      …life. Pretty self explanatory.

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      Q: What are you loving lately?

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      | 63 Comments Tagged Coffee, Random, Running, Starbucks, Vegan
    • Early Morning Confessions

      Posted at 7:06 AM by Brittany, on April 21, 2015

      1. I know you’re all waiting on the edge of your seat to find out how my dental appointment went to get a foreign chunk of matter cemented to my tooth, also known as a crown. Well I’m jazzed to report I did not need one after all, and instead my tooth was stuffed with a composite filling. Big fat win because you can’t even tell I had a hole in my tooth, and I can now successfully move forward with my life.

      2. I’ve been spending a solid chunk of my time with other peoples fur children. Back to back to back house/pet sitting is keeping me busy. Meet my current time filler, Lobby.

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      3. A customer came into Starbucks last Friday and handed me $100. He then leaned in and whispered to me, “I know this is a total pain in the a#$, but can you use this for the people after me until it’s gone?” Good Samaritan, it is no pain in my a#$ at all to pass on feel goods to the world. And for that, I thank you.

      4. I’ve had an insatiable craving for both cinnamon rolls and apple fritters lately. The kind you’d buy at a bakery laden with sugary glaze. I tried to combat these cravings by making my own cinnamon rolls. I put ground coffee in the center because why not.

      Well I’ll tell you why not…I put TOO MUCH coffee!! I never thought I’d type those words. I ate all of them, but they need some work.

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      Before going into the sauna.

      5. I’m already wishywashing my current plans for my future. I’m a lost cause.

      6. When I’m not wrangling other peoples children pets I’m spending time with mine.

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      7. I’ve been enjoying spending one of my days off each week in Seattle. I go run around Greenlake, walk around it, and then I eat. I eat all the things.

      8. I’m loving walking around my town lately, and pretending I’m somewhere else.

      Like Italy.

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      I think this is what a rustic Italian building would look like.

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      9. I seem to have some kind of digestive intolerance to nuts, specifically peanut butter. This is a very depressing discovery. I’m going to avoid nuts for a bit and see how it goes incorporating certain types back into my diet in the future.

      10. With that said, I tried a random new rice cake combo. Instead of my usual nut butter and fruit combo, I swapped in coconut oil. I tried it with cinnamon and dried figs, and loved it so much I ended up dipping the figs straight into the oil.

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      My mind was blown all the way to mars. Obsessed.

      Q: What’s your confession?

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      | 61 Comments Tagged Cats, Coffee, Confessions, Random, Running, Teeth, Vegan
    • Moderating Indulgences

      Posted at 7:53 AM by Brittany, on April 16, 2015

      My eats have been somewhat black and white lately. Smoothies, salads, vegetables, sweet potatoes, tempeh, and pretzels. What can I say, sometimes I like simple.

      Dessert has been a hefty bowl of rice chex mix with almond butter and cacao nibs, because I’m currently obsessed with them. OH, and chocolate. Always chocolate.

      Starbucks has new smoothies (in select locations) made from cold pressed juice. I add fresh kale and banana to mine. Absolutely obsessed.

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      Eating a consistent diet most of the time makes the days I do “splurge” that much more rewarding. If I eat like a teenage boy every single day, I pay for it.

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      After my root canal last week I had plans to venture to Seattle for a run at the lake and a feast to follow. I planned this adventure days in advance. Thankfully everything went smooth with my tooth, allowing me to run and eat just fine.

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      Very welcoming for solo diners like myself.

      I ran five miles, and walked another four miles before ending up at stop number one. A local vegan cafe with a menu packed full of hearty comfort food. I went with tempeh “bacon”, spinach, and tomatoes wrapped in a rice tortilla.

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      Paired with the best spuds I’ve had in FOREVER.

      In an attempt to keep the space in my gut free for the main event, I walked to and from the cafe. My main objective was to visit my current favorite V/GF bakery in the quaint Seattle neighborhood of Fremont. I love eating local.

      Scratch that, I love eating…period.

      I walked in with my morals, and walked out with 5 extra pounds.

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      It started off innocent, one cupcake for me, a scone to share, and a slice of berry coffee cake perhaps for another day. Then I saw the pizza…THE pizza that would soon become one of the best slices of pizza to ever pass through my largest facial orifice.

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      Cauliflower, roasted carrots, spinach, red peppers with house-made garlic aioli on a gluten-free crust.

      I struggle to find the right words to describe this, I couldn’t believe it was gluten free.

      I thought I was home free after snagging a slice, and then I saw the discount bin. You know, the one that’s tucked to the side that slowly calls to your soul telling you to splurge on day old items that you definitely don’t need, but that you definitely want.

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      On top of the scone, the coffee cake, the cupcake, and the pizza I also bought three brownies. Ready for the kicker? I ate a brownie right away. Then I ate the coffee cake, followed by half of the scone. The best part…I felt completely fine.

      No sick stomach, no bloat, no guilt. A few hours later I ate the pizza and then demolished my cupcake leaving me with nothing left (I gave the other two brownies and half of the scone to my mom and sister.) My soul and body were equally full.

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      Moral of my story is this: when you eat clean 85% of your days, the remaining 15% of indulgences taste so much sweeter. Today I’m going to the dentist to get a crown, and if another day like this is coming my way I’ll get dental work done anytime. Kidding.

      Kind of.

      Four treats in one day will not be a regular occurrence. Thank goodness for running.

      Q: Do you eat whatever you want everyday, or do you moderate what goes into your tank? I feel really crummy when I eat poorly too many days in a row. 

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      | 60 Comments Tagged Adventure, Food, Gluten Free, Running, Vegan
    • Finding Inspiration

      Posted at 7:03 AM by Brittany, on April 6, 2015

      I really enjoy walking among tall, unique buildings.

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      I was able to wander the University of Washington campus recently, and it reminded me of the time I visited the east coast and wandered the streets of Detroit.

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      I find it fascinating to think about the time, efforts, and thoughts that go into designing a building. I don’t have the patience for something like that, but I sure appreciate those that do. Everyone has their niche.

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      College campuses have a certain air about them, a calmness that comes only when you’re a visitor and not a student. I’m in another transition stage of my educational career, so I can enjoy being on a campus without the stress of actually rushing to class.

      There’s also a subtle sense of inspiration that makes me want to create something new. Perhaps it’s the fresh spring air, but either way I’m running with it.

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      9/10 times my idea of creating something new comes in the form of food. What can I say, I love to eat. I stumbled upon these noodles while perusing the inner aisles of the grocery store, and I was immediately intrigued. I had to give them a try.

      What sold me was what I saw on the back…

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      Fiber and protein ON POINT. The noodles were a bit chewy, but overall they were good. I threw together a random meal that turned out quite lovely.

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      Despite the ugly color of that sauce, I assure you it was packed with power. I blended the innards of 8 tomatoes (I used the “outards” for pico de gallo and refuse to waste) around 15 beet leaves, roasted garlic, sun dried tomatoes, spices, and olive oil.

      I was extremely fascinated by the separation caused by the beet leaves phytonutrients.

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      Red ring from the leaves, what a powerfully unique vegetable packed full of betanin!

      I imagine one thing that would have made this meal taste better would have been to enjoy it inside a unique building. Perhaps a tiny home, nestled into the woods.

      Daydreams and inspiration.

      Q: Where have you recently discovered a sense of inspiration?

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      | 42 Comments Tagged Explore, Food, New, Recipe, Vegan
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