tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-71047459193751025302024-03-13T09:15:45.359-06:00Cooper's Cravingsashleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08186359017760807296noreply@blogger.comBlogger96125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7104745919375102530.post-21502752886110630122012-04-02T20:54:00.000-06:002012-04-02T20:54:13.837-06:00Currently Craving: Bamboo<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">I am loving these kitchen essentials from <a href="http://www.trubamboo.com/">TruBamboo</a>!</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">"TruBamboo is an award-winning eco-friendly company known for its dedication to form and style. TruBamboo's Columbian designer aims to achieve harmony between both beauty and performance. The result is functional kitchen décor produced with only hand-sorted grade "A" bamboo. Superior quality artisan construction is expressed through the use of rich detailing and hand finishing for best in class fit, finish and function."</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Not only are these housewares beautiful and sustainable, they are also going to help me keep a little green in the bank! Right now they are on sale over at <a href="http://www.hautelook.com/events#all">HauteLook</a> and NOTHING is over $20...how can I resist?</span> </div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">One of my goals is to not use the dishwasher, as much. This will be the perfect rack for drying my dishes after I hand wash them! </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Perfect for entertaining new friends at my new home! </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">These will keep my Bob's Red Mill Gluten Free Oats and Flours fresh, fresh, fresh! And are much more attractive then the rubber-bands and Ziploc bags I'm currently using. </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">**Now these are $35...but you get all three, so it's just a little under $12 for each!**</span></div>
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</div>ashleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08186359017760807296noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7104745919375102530.post-67330159125748000682012-03-30T19:03:00.000-06:002012-03-30T19:03:06.238-06:00Whoop Whoop...It's the 30th!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">And do you know what that means? Yes, it's Friday...Yes, it's almost April...but most importantly it's FOODIE PEN PAL REVEAL DAY!!</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">This is my first month participating as a Foodie Pen Pal and I am so glad I did! Not only have I met 2 fantastic women, the person you mail to is not the person who mails to you! </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">First and Foremost, here are some details about </span><a href="http://www.theleangreenbean.com/foodie-penpals/" style="color: #03764d; text-decoration: none;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Foodie </span></a><a href="http://www.theleangreenbean.com/foodie-penpals/" style="color: #03764d; text-decoration: none;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Penpals</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">:</span></div>
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<strong><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">-On the 5th of every month, you will receive your </span></span></strong><strong><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">penpal</span></span></strong><strong><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"> pairing via email. It will be your responsibility to contact your </span></span></strong><strong><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">penpal</span></span></strong><strong><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"> and get their mailing address and any other information you might need like allergies or dietary restrictions.</span></span></strong></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><strong><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">-You will have until the 15th of the month to put your box of goodies in the mail. On the last day of the month, you will post about the goodies you received from your </span></span></strong><strong><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">penpal</span></span></strong><strong><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">! </span></span></strong></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><strong><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">-The boxes are to be filled with fun </span></span></strong><strong><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">foodie</span></span></strong><strong><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"> things, local </span></span></strong><strong><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">food</span></span></strong><strong><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"> items or even homemade treats! The spending limit is $15. The box must also include something written. This can be anything from a note explaining what’s in the box, to a fun recipe…use your imagination!</span></span></strong></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><strong><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">-</span></span></strong><strong><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Foodie</span></span></strong><strong><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"> </span></span></strong><strong><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Penpals</span></span></strong><strong><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"> is open to blog readers as well as </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">bloggers</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">. If you’re a reader and you get paired with a blogger, you are to write a short guest post for your </span></span></strong><strong><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">penpal</span></span></strong><strong><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"> to post on their blog about what you received. If two readers are paired together, neither needs to worry about writing a post for that month.</span></span></strong></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><strong><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">-Foodie </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Penplas</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"> is open to US & Canadian residents. Please note, Canadian Residents will be paired with other Canadians only. We’ve determined things might get too slow and backed up if we’re trying to send foods through customs across the border from US to Canada and vice </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">versa</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">. So, I’m going to keep two separate lists and match US w/ US and Canada w/ Canada!</span></span></strong></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Ok</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">, </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Ok</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">....I know you are interested to see what I got, but don't forget to sign-up afterwards, so you to can be in on all the fun!</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">My Foodie </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Penpal</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"> this month was Jill from <a href="http://eatingasapathtoyoga.wordpress.com/">Eating As A Path To Yoga</a>! Honestly friends, I can not tell you how excited I was to open my package and see </span><a href="http://www.thefreshmarket.com/stores/store_locations.aspx?q=a"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">"The Fresh Market"</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"> label on several labels! Of course, I was also excited to just receive all the yummy treats, but </span><a href="http://www.thefreshmarket.com/stores/store_locations.aspx?q=a"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">"The Fresh Market"</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"> holds a very special place in my heart! It's one of my favorite stores from back home. My Mom and I always go there when I'm home for some delicious treats, and it's my favorite place to pick up flowers! Of course, there aren't </span><a href="http://www.thefreshmarket.com/stores/store_locations.aspx?q=a"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">many around</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"> but if you have one in your area, you must check it out--if you haven't already. </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Jill saw that I had just started (and might I add LOVED, more to come on this later!) a Gluten Free cleanse, so she was sure to include some fantastic </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">GF</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"> options in my package. I am most excited to try the Blueberry Muffins this weekend. The granola was yummy...definitely devoured as a </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">munchie</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"> for my road trip this past week! </span></span></div>
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I<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"> love to cook...</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">I was enrolled in Culinary school, I work in the Restaurant Industry, I love food! </span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Lately, though, I haven't really been feeling it in the kitchen. </span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">I used to get in the kitchen to relieve stress but lately I have just been so busy with work and so tired. By the time I get home in the evening, I just want to pour a glass (</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">errr</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">....bottle?!) of wine and sit on my butt and just throw something together for dinner. </span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Besides being tired, busy, and stressed, I have just felt so blah lately. I'm not sure if its the winter blues or what...</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">So, I sat down a few weeks ago and started to really analyze what was making me feel like this. And the results were an obvious domino effect! </span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">1. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue;"><b>Winter Blues</b></span>--I get lazy, like really lazy, in the winter! All I want to do when its cold and dreary is cuddle up and keep warm. </span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Like I've told many people I only like cold and snow in two situations: Christmas Day (only!) and if I'm on a mountain, knowing at the bottom of the hill is a nice toasty lodge, with a Hot Toddy waiting on me! </span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">2. <b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue;">Tired</span></b>--Being lazy, just makes me more tired. Work has been exhausting too...I'm talking so busy that I can't be productive because I don't even know where to begin! Of course, I have taken control of this by making sure I make my to-do list everyday and really focusing on completing the tasks that have priority. </span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">3. <b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue;">Not cooking</span></b>--As I mentioned, I love to cook to relieve stress, and that obviously has not been happening. So not only I am not doing something I love but I'm not getting the nutrients I need to get out of this funk! </span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">4. <b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue;">Workouts are Slack</span></b>--Are you starting to see the domino effect here? Since I'm so tired, being lazy, not eating right, I'm missing out on the activity that helps the most! The best way to get those endorphins flowing, relieve stress and push that funk right back where it came from is to GET MOVING! </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">What I am doing about it you ask? </span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">In an effort to get back on my A-game, I'm taking small steps to get back to where I need to be. </span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">1. <b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: magenta;">Get Back in the Kitchen</span></b>: The past few weeks, I have dedicated Sunday afternoon to grocery shopping and meal planning. Meal planning has always been a great way for me to make sure I'm eating right and spending plenty of time in the kitchen. </span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">2. <b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: magenta;">Exercising</span></b>: I started a new workout plan last week and so far its working out nicely! Its a program I can actually complete at the gym in my apartment complex. (I haven't joined a gym because I travel so much for work, it would be a major waste of money!) I am setting a personal goal to hit the at least 3 mornings each week. Hopefully, this will help with the whole not wanting to do when I get home from work and also give me more time in the kitchen after work. And now with the time change the sun is still up when I get home, so I can go on a nice walk with Gary after dinner. </span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">3. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: magenta;"><b>Getting Sleep</b></span>: I'm cutting back on the booze**, and working on unplugging earlier. I also write my to-do list for the next day, right before I fall asleep. </span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">**No, I'm not an </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">alcoholic but I do love me some wine! </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Tonight, I whipped up an easy, healthy dinner in less than 30 minutes!</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">1 small Shallot (sliced thin)</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">1/2 tablespoon Olive Oil</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">1 teaspoon Garlic (minced)</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">My <a href="http://cooperscravings.blogspot.com/2012/03/spring-fling-giveaway.html">Spring Fling Giveaway</a> has been extended, so make sure you go <a href="http://cooperscravings.blogspot.com/2012/03/spring-fling-giveaway.html">here</a> to enter! </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Ok now on to the real reason you are here...</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Early-thirty protein shake and banana...yeah this is new to me... also new to me is working out in the AM, which I did today! (pat.on.back) I will admit I was pleasantly surprised, this protein smoothie was not to bad! </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Breakfast at the office: 1/2 sweet potato with cinnamon and a turkey "muffin" </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Lunch: Steamed Brussels over Quinoa and a Spinach salad with Raw Sunflower Seeds, Cranberries and Celery. </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">**I received a large </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #cc0000;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">RED</span></b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"> box in mail today... very excited to share about what the contents of this box... </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Last week was my first week on Meghan Telphner's "Gluten-Free Cleanse". Monday through Wednesday were great! Not much to change in my diet as I pretty much eat Gluten-free anyway. I took it a little easy on working out this week but Wednesday evening, I felt like I needed a serious sweat session. Hit the gym and ended up on the elliptical for an hour. (Both treadmills were out of service.) After the cardio, I spent about 15 minutes with the free weights. Later that evening I started to develop a major headache. So, I went to bed hoping that would solve the problem....</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">When I woke up on Thursday, I still had a little headache and was feeling pretty blah. As day went on, and I began having to deal with people, I noticed I was not only extremely cranky but extremely sensitive, look at me wrong and I was either gonna bite your head off or burst out in tears! Fortunately, that morning the gang over at Making Love in the Kitchen had sent out an email...Handling the Healing Crisis. It was very apparent I was experiencing some of the lovely symptoms that come with the healing and detoxing of the toxins when on a cleanse. So I was able to follow most of their tips...</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Only problem was...that didn't quit do the trick! I was still super blah on my drive home and had to stop by the store for a few essentials. Well we just got a new frozen yogurt shop in the center across from my apartment, so I figured a little pick me up was in need. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">I had assumed ALL fro-yo was Gluten-free, not sure why, but I did. So filled my cup with Peanut Butter and Chocolate (YUM) and as I was paying, I looked up to see....</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">But other than that, the CFC is going pretty well! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Today, Gary the Boxer and I were able to get out and enjoy some sunshine and warming temps! Definitely something we both needed! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">I'm giving away a pair of gorgeous Serenity Small Stone Drop Earrings from <a href="http://www.stelladot.com/ashleymegan">Stella and Dot</a>! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">1. Like </span><a href="http://www.facebook.com/cooperscravings"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Cooper's Cravings on Facebook</span></a><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">2. Follow me on </span><a href="http://www.twitter.com/ashcoop"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Twitter</span></a><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">3. Leave a comment letting me know how these earrings would be the perfect addition to your Spring 2012 wardrobe! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia;">**Make sure to leave a comment here at Cooper's Cravings, letting me know you have Liked and Followed!**</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia;">If you are interested in learning more about <a href="http://www.stelladot.com/ashleymegan">Stella & Dot</a>, please email me at <a href="mailto:Ashley@cooperscravings.com">Ashley@cooperscravings.com</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Supper: Trader Joe's Cilantro Lime Chicken burger topped with Salsa, Sauteed Cabbage, and Tomato slices with a 1/2 avocado</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">I'm excited to cleanse my body and really focus on a fresh, whole foods. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">This week I'm also starting the 21-Day Meditation Challenge from </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span class="messageBody" data-ft="{"type":3}">This was the first Facebook status update I saw this morning...from my sister, discussing my nephew. Several comments down, one of her friends mentioned that she should just trash the thing anyway. </span></span></h6>
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<b class="blueBold">Ingredients</b><br />CRUST: WHOLE GRAIN
OATS, ENRICHED FLOUR (WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, VITAMIN B1
[THIAMIN MONONITRATE], VITAMIN B2 [RIBOFLAVIN], FOLIC ACID), WHOLE WHEAT
FLOUR, SOYBEAN OIL, <span style="background-color: #ffe599;">HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP</span>, SOLUBLE CORN FIBER,<span style="background-color: #ffe599;">
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BICARBONATE, MONO- AND DIGLYCERIDES, SOY LECITHIN, NATURAL AND
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(RIBOFLAVIN), FOLIC ACID. FILLING: <span style="background-color: #ffe599;">HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP, CORN SYRUP,
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<ul><span itemprop="name">3 ripe bananas, mashed</span><br /><span itemprop="name">1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce</span><br /><span itemprop="name">1/2 cup packed brown sugar</span><br /><span itemprop="name">1 egg</span><br /><span itemprop="name">1 tsp vanilla extract</span><br /><span itemprop="name">1 1/2 cups whole grain flour</span><br /><span itemprop="name">1 tsp baking soda</span><br /><span itemprop="name">1 tsp cinnamon</span><br /><span itemprop="name">3 cups uncooked old fashioned oats</span></ul>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span itemprop="ingredient" itemscope="" itemtype="http://data-vocabulary.org/RecipeIngredient"><ul><span itemprop="name">2 1/2 cups old fashioned oats</span><br /><span itemprop="name">1 cup whole grain flour</span><br /><span itemprop="name">1 tsp baking <a class="kLink" href="http://recipes.sparkpeople.com/recipe-detail.asp?recipe=130450#" id="KonaLink0" style="font-weight: inherit ! important; position: static; text-decoration: underline ! important;"><span style="color: blue; font-family: inherit; font-weight: inherit ! important; position: static;"><span class="kLink" style="color: blue; font-weight: inherit ! important; position: relative;"></span></span></a>soda</span><br /><span itemprop="name">1 tsp vanilla extract</span><br /><span itemprop="name">3/4 cup shredded coconut</span><br /><span itemprop="name">4 oz applesauce</span><br /><span itemprop="name">2 1/2 tbsp flaxseed</span><br /><span itemprop="name">1/4 cup honey</span><br /><span itemprop="name">1/3 cup packed brown sugar</span><br /><span itemprop="name">*2 oz chopped pecans</span><br /><span itemprop="name">*2 oz slivered almonds</span></ul>
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a large mixing bowl combine the oats, flour, baking soda, vanilla,
applesauce, flaxseed, honey and brown sugar. Stir in nuts and coconut.<br />Lightly
press mixture into the prepared pan. Bake at 325 F for about 20
minutes. Let cool for 10 minutes, then cut into bars. Let bars cool
completely in pan before removing or serving.<br />Makes 24 bars.</span><br />
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*I know the kiddos, do not and probably can't eat nuts! So replace nuts with dried cranberries, raisins or apricots! </div>
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<u> Yogurt Cereal Bars </u>(from <a href="http://www.sparkrecipes.com/">Spark Recipes</a>)</div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Preheat to 350. Combine cereal, flour, sugar and cinnamon in
small bowl. Cut in butter or margarine until coarse crumbs form. Press
1/2 of mixture firmly into bottom of greased 8" square pan</span><a class="kLink" href="http://recipes.sparkpeople.com/recipe-detail.asp?recipe=268399#" id="KonaLink1" style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; font-weight: inherit ! important; position: static; text-decoration: underline ! important;"><span style="color: blue; font-family: inherit; font-weight: inherit ! important; position: static;"><span class="kLink" style="color: blue; font-weight: inherit ! important; position: relative;"></span></span></a><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">.
Mix yogurt, egg and 2 tbsp flour in another small bowl. Spread over
cereal mixture in pan and then sprinkle remaining cereal mixture on top.
Bake 30 min or until golden brown and cut into bars when cooled.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; font-size: small;">Makes 24 servings</span><br />
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</div>ashleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08186359017760807296noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7104745919375102530.post-75877367576629320022012-01-15T16:26:00.000-07:002012-01-15T16:26:23.171-07:00Stella and Dot Sample Sale<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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items are in excellent condition, mostly used only in my Trunk Show
display. I'm making room for some amazing pieces from our Spring 2012l
collection. I will accept cash, check, or paypal. Payment must be
received (and cleared) before item is shipped. Contact me if you are
interested. More items will be listed soon! ashleycbridges@gmail.com</span></span></h6>
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Retail $98<br />
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Sea-hued turquoise, earthy suede, wood rings and waxed cord.<br />
Hello little white dress! $40</div>
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Retail $138<br />
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Last night I had a craving...and that craving had to be satisfied! So Candied Pecans it was...<br />
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Enjoy in salads, over ice cream or straight out of your hand! Y'all just remember...it's pronounced "Pee-Can"! <br />
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ashleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08186359017760807296noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7104745919375102530.post-36961541945284985432011-04-05T18:14:00.000-06:002011-04-05T18:14:49.817-06:00DISCOVER....Boutique Brands You'll Love!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Lucida Sans Unicode', 'Lucida Sans', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 17px; text-transform: uppercase;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Lucida Grande', 'Lucida Sans Unicode', 'Lucida Sans', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 22px; text-transform: none;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #351c75;"><b>Do you have a passion for well-crafted products? And socially-responsible companies? Do you have the desire to support women in your community? </b></span></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Lucida Grande', 'Lucida Sans Unicode', 'Lucida Sans', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px; line-height: 22px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #351c75;"><b>If you answered YES to any of these question, take a peak at these amazing new brands and please take a moment to fill out the survey below! </b></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #477f00; font-family: Georgia, 'Lucida Sans Unicode', 'Lucida Sans', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 17px; text-transform: uppercase;"><br />
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</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">A and I don't really experiment very often with "meat alternatives"...don't get me wrong, I love a good veggie burger or some <a href="http://cooperscravings.blogspot.com/2010/11/are-you-ready-for-some-football.html">Boca crumbles</a> but other than that we don't really venture out. Well, I decided this week to break out of that box, one can not live off beans and salad alone! A is a spicy food fanatic and when I saw the recipe for Buffalo Tempeh in Appetite for Reduction, I knew we had a winner. What could satisfy a hungry-mans craving for Buffalo Chicken Wings better?<br />
The tempeh filled me up for hours without weighing me down. It was full of flavor and A even asked if there was going to be leftovers for his lunch the next day. I love when that happens!<br />
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</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">If anyone has had any reservations about tempeh or any other meat alternatives, I highly recommend you try this recipe. Its simple, quick and delicious! </div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br />
</div><div style="color: #351c75; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><u><b>Buffalo Tempeh</b></u></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">8 ounces tempeh, cut into wedges<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-1CaUXlzEy_Q/TX-QaF_YrBI/AAAAAAAAA70/ImtnGmEvUxM/s1600/photo%25288%2529.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-1CaUXlzEy_Q/TX-QaF_YrBI/AAAAAAAAA70/ImtnGmEvUxM/s320/photo%25288%2529.JPG" width="239" /></a></div></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: lime;">Marinade</span>: </div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">1/2 cup vegetable broth</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">1/2 cup Cayenne hot sauce</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">6 cloves garlic, minced</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">2 teaspoons dried oregano<br />
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</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">To create tempeh wedges: Slice the tmpheh in half across the waist. Slice the rectangles in half. You'll have four rectangles. Slice each rectangle corner to corner. The resulting triangular wedges are great for baking, grilling or sauteing. </div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Steam the tempeh for 5 minutes, this will loosen the tempeh up and get it ready to absorb the marinade flavors.<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-r4NZi-b7Dps/TX-QUbz53iI/AAAAAAAAA7w/4ZkM09cYl_s/s1600/photo%25287%2529.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-r4NZi-b7Dps/TX-QUbz53iI/AAAAAAAAA7w/4ZkM09cYl_s/s320/photo%25287%2529.JPG" width="239" /></a></div></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Mix together the marinade ingredients in a medium-size mixing bowl. When the tempeh is done steaming, immediately transfer it to the marinade. Let it marinate for at least 10 minutes, up to an hour. </div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-waxMbC6XE-c/TX-P7TrDsxI/AAAAAAAAA7k/LcaGVsJCuhY/s1600/photo%25284%2529.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-waxMbC6XE-c/TX-P7TrDsxI/AAAAAAAAA7k/LcaGVsJCuhY/s320/photo%25284%2529.JPG" width="239" /></a></div>Preheat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Spray the pan with a bit of nonstick cooking spray. Add the tempeh slices and reserve the marinade. Cook the tempeh for 10 minutes, flipping it often, until it has browned a bit. Add the remaining sauce and turn up the heat to high. Let the liquid boil and cook down for about 5 minutes. That's all!! </div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">While the tempeh was marinading I also whipped up a batch of Cool Slaw. The creamy cashews made this dish the perfect companion to Buffalo Tempeh.<br />
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Being from the Georgia-Carolina area I love a nice vinegar-mustard flavor with my BBQ...the Cool Slaw had just the right amount of each and a touch of agave nectar really enhanced the flavor. </div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-KBlqgiqET8o/TX-PzyGY2LI/AAAAAAAAA7g/WyijCvOAhGk/s1600/photo%25283%2529.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-KBlqgiqET8o/TX-PzyGY2LI/AAAAAAAAA7g/WyijCvOAhGk/s320/photo%25283%2529.JPG" width="239" /></a></div><br />
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<li style="list-style-image: initial; list-style-position: initial; list-style-type: square; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #674ea7;">Are there particular appliances that will be required such as blenders, juicers, dehydrators, ect?</span></span></b> The only "major" applicance I notices was an Immersion blender for some soup and perhaps a KitchenAid for baking, but you get by without them! </li>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"> In the middle ages Monks used Garlic as protection against the plague, Hippocrates used garlic vapors to treat cervical cancer, and during WWII (when antibiotics were scarce) Garlic poultices were placed on wounds.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">1 tablespoon olive oil</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">1 medium-size yellow onion, dices as small as possible</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">1 cup long-grain brown rice*</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">2 bay leaves</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">2 teaspoons dried thyme</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">1 teaspoon dried marjoram</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">2 teaspoons salt</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Several pinches of freshly ground black pepper</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">2 (28-ounce) cans crushed tomatoes</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">1 (15-ounce) can navy beans, drained and rinsed</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">56 ounces of water (Use the tomato can and fill twice!) </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Add the rice, bay leaves, thyme, marjoram, salt and pepper. Cook, stirring for about 2 minutes. Add the crushed tomatoes, then add the water.</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Bring to a boil, then lower the heat to medium-low, cover and simmer for about 45 minutes. </span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Squeeze the roasted garlic out of its skin and into a small bowl. Use a fork to mash the garlic into a relatively smooth consistency, then add to the soup once the rice is nearly tender. </span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">When the rice is completely cooked, add the beans and heat through. </span><br />
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