Play With Your Food

The sky is falling down on Tampa today…

I’m all for rainy days, but seriously weatherman, it’s getting old. Can we please have some sunshine? Ok, thanks!

 

My alarm went off bright and early this morning at 7:15. I, of course, heard it 30 minutes later, hopped out of bed and hurried to get ready before canoeing heading off to work at the studio. Why is it that I can sleep just fine when I have somewhere to be, but with nothing to do I’m up at the crack of dawn? Irony, my friends. Irony.

 

Despite the bumpy start, it turned out to be a great day! I got the day off of my other “job”, cooking for S and K, and found myself with some extra time on my hands. So what’s a foodie like myself to do with this free afternoon? I played with my food, of course, and made some dinner.

 

I must admit that I’m mildly embarrassed to share a picture of this aforementioned meal. It was just so darn good that I decided that gracing the pages of this blog with an unappealing picture was worth sharing this deliciousness with you, my lovely readers.

 

This one was inspired by the lovely Heather. After I saw her creation the other day, and reading that her charming husband enjoyed it TOO, I knew I had to try it.

 

I spiralized half of a zucchini and threw it in a bowl with a handful of spinach, the juice of half a lemon and 1/4 of an avocado. Then came the best part…I dug my hands right in and “massaged” the veggies to help them relax. What? They looked stressed…

 

 

Post- “massage” I stirred in a spoonful of miso paste and a little raw agave. I left out the garlic and decided to just keep it simple by not adding any other veggies this first time around like Heather did.

 

Ya’ll (yah, I said it)…this is seriously the most delicious thing ever. It was reminiscent of a creamy bowl of fettuccini alfredo… but cold. And without the cheese and butter. Or carbs. But other than that it was just like creamy fettuccini alfredo! I’m not kidding! Slightly sweet, super creamy and wayyyyy too delicious!

 

Let’s call this one  The “You can’t judge a book by it’s cover” Salad. I’m contemplating having it for breakfast. Don’t judge…

 

Off the Mat

 

Let’s talk music. I get lots of questions about what I like to listen to when I practice. Well, my playlists are a bit like musical potpourri…you never know what you might find.

 

Sometimes it’s mellow. Think Norah Jones, India.Arie or some simple soothing acoustic guitar (LOVE Andy McKee). Sometimes it’s more yoga-esque with music from Thievery Corporation, Zero 7, and even Snatam Kaur. But I have been known to put some more, err, non-traditional yoga music on my lists. Think T-pain (I know, I can’t believe I am admitting this!), Black Eyed Peas, and Bob Marley (and I hope you like jammin’ too), just to name a few.

 

The bottom line is that I love ALL kinds of music. What’s the saying? “The more you love music, the more music you love.” Yep, it’s true.

 

I tend to go through phases with what I like it and often get stuck on a few songs for a while, then move on to the next new favorite. Luckily we are blessed with Pandora which keeps my music collection fresh!

 

Here are some of the songs on my latest playlist:

Ungodly Fruit by Wax Tailor

The Hop by Radio Citizen feat. Bajka

Panacea (Jimpster Remix) by Fragile State

All I Need by Air

Ain’t No Sunshine by Buddy Guy feat. Tracy Chapman

The Matter by Boom Bip

Ta douleur by Camille

When I Grow Up by Fever Ray

Poses by Rufus Wainwright

Somersault by Zero 7

Desert Sunrise by Brett Dennen

Teardrop by Massive Attack

Supreme Illusion by Thievery Corporation

 

What kind of music do YOU love? What’s your favorite song?

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