A Million Thank You’s

Nov 10th, 2009 by jenna

Wow, guys!!!!! Thank you SO much for all the support and sweet comments regarding my book deal. I feel so good now that I’ve come clean to y’all….and now you know why (unfortunately) I can’t give out any more recipes—you have to wait and get them in the book! It’s going to be a fun 9 months of recipe testing and writing but I promise it will be worth the wait

This morning I ate some oatmeal before heading to the gym for an intense spinning class!

This was rather delicious. I used a half cup of oats cooked in water + a banana and then topped it with 1/2 cup yogurt, a sprinkle of granola, almond butter and maple syrup.

I can’t believe I haven’t been to a spinning class since……APRIL! Ohhhh man. It was a good, sweaty hurt. I actually enjoy spinning and I’m glad I now have a gym that offers some good classes at times that work with my schedule. I also did some ab work and push-ups before the class began to warm myself up.

Post workout snack:

Baby carrots, hummus and cheese. Nom nom nom!

I plowed through about 150 emails this morning. I want y’all to know that I do read EVERY SINGLE EMAIL that you send me but I’m just unable to answer every one of them now since I receive so many (you don’t even want to know). I also am balancing four email addresses so things are starting to get complicated. I’m just saying this because I don’t want you to feel like you aren’t important to me if you don’t hear back from me….some things are out of my control. I love hearing from you and I do TRY to answer you all!

Also, for future reference, if you have a question regarding Amazing Grass, please email me at my company email address—jenna@amazinggrass.com—just to keep a sense of order to my life.

Lunch was a deli sandwich eaten in a beautiful serene location as I disconnected and breathed for an hour—

This is a turkey sandwich on whole bread with pepperjack cheese, lettuce, tomato, sprouts, onion and mustard. It was HUGE and I only ate half.

Plus this bad boy—

I’m off to get some work done and make split pea soup. I have a feeling it’s going to be that kind of night!

Posted in Exercise, Lunch, Snack

49 Responses to “A Million Thank You’s”

on 10 Nov 2009 at 3:02 pm1Jenna

every since i read about you backing into your neighbors brick post mail box I knew you were meant to write a book or have a reality series!!!! I’m so proud of you! I know you will do an amazing job!!!

your sandwhich looks awesome!!
on 10 Nov 2009 at 3:02 pm2Jenna

every since i read about you backing into your neighbors brick post mail box I knew you were meant to write a book or have a reality series!!!! I’m so proud of you! I know you will do an amazing job!!!

your sandwhich looks awesome!!
on 10 Nov 2009 at 3:17 pm3Evan Thomas

Well at least we’ll get to salivate at the pictures of the test recipes, right?
I hope you use gmail! You can set it so that all your emails are linked to one mailbox, and even so that when you respond to an email, you do so from the mailing address it was sent to even if it’s not your primary one. It’s so helpful for me for balancing school and blog
on 10 Nov 2009 at 3:26 pm4Estela @ Weekly Bite

It’s going to be a great book! I just know it
on 10 Nov 2009 at 3:31 pm5Megan

I am just so excited for this book!!!!
And, that sandwich looks SO good! Makes me want a bug turkey sandwich, haha.
Split pea soup- yum
Enjoy your night!!!!
on 10 Nov 2009 at 3:32 pm6Molly @thevegandorm

I will definitely be buying your book…I can’t wait!!
on 10 Nov 2009 at 3:48 pm7christie, honoring health

This is going to be such an exciting ride for you! I can’t wait to come along with you! Your book is going to straight up rock!
on 10 Nov 2009 at 3:50 pm8Lindsay

I missed your announcement this morning but CONGRATS! That is so exciting! I can’t wait to read the book!
on 10 Nov 2009 at 3:54 pm9Jessica @ How Sweet It Is

That sandwich looks amazzzzing.
on 10 Nov 2009 at 3:54 pm10Jenna

glad you got to enjoy spin and that turkey sandwich looks soo yummy!
jenna
on 10 Nov 2009 at 4:02 pm11Morgan @ Life After Bagels

You could have some real fun taking SNEAKY photographs while you’re doing your secret recipe creations!
on 10 Nov 2009 at 4:04 pm12laura dishes

Recipe testing + writing is SO down your alley… this is just so exciting!
on 10 Nov 2009 at 4:08 pm13Abby (Abby's VeGaN Eats)

Ive been a huge fan of your blog for awhile so congrats to you!! How exciting. PS.. even tho Im not a meat eater that sammie looks DELICIOUS! yum
on 10 Nov 2009 at 4:12 pm14Joelle (The Pancake Girl))

I have never thought to blend oats with yogurt before- that looks so creamy and delicious!
Have a great night!
on 10 Nov 2009 at 4:15 pm15Jil

Wow, that sandwich looks SO good. And the picture of the oats is beautiful; you can really see the difference in photo quality.
on 10 Nov 2009 at 4:17 pm16Chelsea (Chelsea's Chew and Run Fun)

I love a monstrous sandwich half, keeps me going for hours. That turkey sandwich looks insane. Were there jalapeno peppers on it as well? Yum.

Can’t wait to see your delicious recipes in print!
on 10 Nov 2009 at 4:23 pm17candice

Okay, it’s a book deal now, so I guess Food Network later?… Yummy oatmeal. Looks like the perfect combination of warm and cold!
on 10 Nov 2009 at 4:34 pm18Cait (Cait's Plate)

Yay! I’m glad spin was good. And that turkey sandwich looks amazing too

We all owe YOU the thank you! You’ve been an amazing inspiration to all of us Jenna. You deserve the many blessings you’re receiving!
on 10 Nov 2009 at 4:41 pm19Brooke (Baking with Basil)

I just read your post about the book deal!!! OH MY GOSH JENNA!! That’s sooo exciting! What a blessing for you. Congrats and we can’t wait to see this cookbook!!!!
on 10 Nov 2009 at 4:44 pm20Kasey @ Fit For Wellness

Congrats on the book!!! That is awesome
on 10 Nov 2009 at 4:44 pm21brandi

congrats again – so exciting!

I hope you have a good night and enjoy that soup
on 10 Nov 2009 at 4:45 pm22Heather @ Health, Happiness, and Hope

Those oats look AMAZING! And I just have to say that I am in love with the Babybel light cheeses. So perfect for a simple snack!
on 10 Nov 2009 at 4:50 pm23Lauren

OH MY WORD!!!! I just read your BIG news and I can’t say enough congratulations to you. I honestly can’t think of a single person who deserves this more than you! You are amazing and I am so happy for you!
on 10 Nov 2009 at 5:17 pm24Mastering Public Health

Let me add to the congratulations. What a surprise! I can only imagine how happy you are. And I think I am going to e-mail you a question I had about Amazing Grass to your fancy company e-mail address now!
on 10 Nov 2009 at 5:20 pm25Whitney @ Lettuce Love

I am so happy for you getting a book deal!! You were one of the few bloggers who really inspired me to start a blog. So thrilled for you
on 10 Nov 2009 at 5:24 pm26Sarah

Way to go!!!! what an exciting opportunity, thanks for allowing us to be a part of your adventure! Congratulations!

I’m so eager for the bread and dessert section of your book!
on 10 Nov 2009 at 5:30 pm27amanda

keep us posted I for one will be purchasing your book!
on 10 Nov 2009 at 5:32 pm28Erin

Super cute picture on the side! I have to go to your other posts and read what kind of camera you ended up buying because your pictures are so pretty!!
on 10 Nov 2009 at 5:42 pm29Sarah @ The Foodie Diaries

Mmm hope the split comes out great!
on 10 Nov 2009 at 5:46 pm30kelly

Ha, ha, ha! I am sitting here eating my left over split pea soup while I read this. So happy for you and your book deal – can’t wait!
on 10 Nov 2009 at 5:51 pm31Phyllis

That turkey sandwich looks sooooo good!!!!
on 10 Nov 2009 at 5:52 pm32rebecca lustig

OMG GIRL, CONGRATS! You should be EXTREMELY proud of yourself and all your hard work!

with love,
becca
on 10 Nov 2009 at 5:53 pm33eatmovelove

You deserve all that your getting! Glad to hear about the email for Amazing Grass Greens – I do have questions! I agree about spinning – it saved me when my running was…not happening at all. It was something that actually made me sweat!! Super sweat. I don’t do it so much now – or maybe just on my own to ’spin-out’ the legs every now and then …it’s a hit or miss with classes, I hate realllllly loud instructors and lousy music haha ! Well – I shouldn’t say hate – I’m not a fan of it Trying to be positive here.
on 10 Nov 2009 at 5:54 pm34Joanie @ The Bright Side

Congrats on the book deal!! That is beyond cool!! Love the new “profile” photo of you, too.
on 10 Nov 2009 at 5:54 pm35skinnyrunner

4 email addresses? wowzers you crazy girl! that sandwich looks monstrously delicious!
on 10 Nov 2009 at 5:58 pm36pam

CONGRATS on the book deal, that is super exciting and well deserved!!!!!!!!! We are all routing for you and will stay tuned for the adventures.
All that delish and fresh food in Cali makes me want to take a long vacation there
on 10 Nov 2009 at 5:58 pm37Julie

Yeah! I knew there was a book in the works. : ) Just lets us know when you are going to be having book signings! (Can I request a Walnut Creek location?) Congratulations!
on 10 Nov 2009 at 5:59 pm38lk

omg congrats!!! it was great meeting you at the festival this weekend!
on 10 Nov 2009 at 6:01 pm39Still Life in South America

Next stop: Food Network Show!

Just sayin’…
on 10 Nov 2009 at 6:05 pm40Katie

I agree Food Network next Jenna is taking over the world. I am getting that good hurt tomorrow. Eek.
on 10 Nov 2009 at 6:06 pm41lola

Jenna!!! I just read about the book deal i’m so excited!!
Congratulatiooooons!
on 10 Nov 2009 at 6:07 pm42Jordan

So excited for you and can’t wait until your book comes out! You are a great inspiration for seizing opportunities and living life to the fullest.
on 10 Nov 2009 at 6:30 pm43Jacqui

Hey Jenna,
SO glad to see you used that beautiful picture for your profile. Congrats on the wonderful news! I continue to be inspired by your drive and determination!
on 10 Nov 2009 at 6:56 pm44Jen (Running With Cake)

Love the new side profile pic. You are completely glowing and look totally happy!
on 10 Nov 2009 at 7:03 pm45Kristin (Kristin's Nibbles)

I can’t wait until your book comes out!!

xo
K
on 10 Nov 2009 at 7:05 pm46Matt

One time I had oatmeal and went to a spin class after, it was not pretty. Congrats on the book deal!
on 10 Nov 2009 at 7:10 pm47Leah Triplett

wow!! you are such a great writer and i can’t wait to read it!
on 10 Nov 2009 at 8:27 pm48BroccoliHut

Mmm Divine Grape=kombucha ecstasy!
on 11 Nov 2009 at 7:27 am49Carolyn

That sandwich looks fantastic! We used to have a place that made sandwiches like that when I was in high school. I miss it!