Jun 29th, 2009 by jenna

Hi guys!

How is everyone’s Monday goin’ so far? Short week ahead!! I’m getting more and more excited about going to Madison on Friday—mainly because I mapped it all out and it looks like this unbelievable farmer’s market that so many of you have emailed me about is only two blocks from the hotel I’m staying at! You better believe I’ll be going for a run then hitting the market early on Saturday morning! The only problem is that Ryan can’t go! I’ve been online all morning searching for cheap last minute airfares but no luck. Does anyone have some secret website they go through to get cheap fares? The fact that its a holiday weekend really isn’t helping much.

Breakfast was a toasted ezekiel muffin with almond butter and raspberry preserves with a rather unripe kiwi on the side—

We seriously go through so much food at a rapid pace in this house. We are out of spinach, kale and bananas so no green monster today! I need to make a Publix pit-stop!

Later in the morning I chomped on some grapes while on a conference call—

And made a light, early lunch because I’m headed to the gym in a few! I had a falafel Sunshine Burger (cooked on the stove for maximum crispiness!) smothered in hummus & hot sauce with a baked garnet yam on the side

I do love my Texas Pete!

I loved the flavors and textures of this meal; it satisfied me perfectly!

This afternoon I’m headed to the gym for some stairmaster action then back here to write a few articles and clean. I need to go to the store at some point, too!

Murphy-Goode Fact of the Day:

Though some people generalize “snake eyes” with bad luck, at Murphy-Goode it simply means extraordinary wine. Snake Eyes is the name of Murphy-Goode’s Zinfandel, characterized by black fruit flavors and silky smooth tannins. Try it with grilled meat, blackened fish and good ol’ baby back ribs.

Tags: Breakfast, Lunch, Murphy-Goode, musings, Snack

Posted in Breakfast, Lunch, Snack

65 Responses to “Snake Eyes”

on 29 Jun 2009 at 12:09 pm1ashley

whats a garnet yam? is it just like a sweet potato? i made my own hummis over the weekend and added too much garlic. not good. i would have never thought to put it on a burger, good idea. i’ll have to skip the hot sauce though, you’re nuts. lol j/p
on 29 Jun 2009 at 12:12 pm2jenna

ashley,

Yep–its like a special kind of sweet potato. Very yummy!
on 29 Jun 2009 at 12:17 pm3Jess

Where did you find the falafel burgers?
on 29 Jun 2009 at 12:18 pm4jenna

Jess,

Found ‘em at Whole Foods!
on 29 Jun 2009 at 12:26 pm5Farah

Hi Jenna,

For airfares, try the following sites:

http://www.hotwire.com
http://www.lastminute.com
http://www.orbitz.com
http://www.kayak.com
http://www.expedia.com

Good Luck!
on 29 Jun 2009 at 12:26 pm6Krissy - Single Serving

Jenna –
That yam looks so yummy! As for flights – I used to use Orbitz a lot – but my brother has had a lot of luck using http://www.kayak.com/.
You can compare their prices to other sites when you do your search.
Hope that helps!
on 29 Jun 2009 at 12:27 pm7Lida

I LOVE THE MADISON FARMER’S MARKET! make sure to check out the honey stand (with live bees!). Also, there’s a great cafe/ bakery across the street. i forget what the name is, but they have these incredible cinnamon swirl things called Spice Girls.
on 29 Jun 2009 at 12:30 pm8Katherine

I usually try Orbitz or Priceline for last minute flights – good luck finding a ticket for Ryan!!

Your lunch looks delicious and I’m sure it’ll be great fuel for your workout. Enjoy!
on 29 Jun 2009 at 12:35 pm9Tracey

Hi Jenna,
Try http://www.sidestep.com. It’s a great site that checks all of the airlines plus all of the travel sites like Orbitz, Travelocity, etc. to give you the best rates. Always works for me. Good luck!
on 29 Jun 2009 at 12:36 pm10K

Lunch and breakfast both sound absolutely delicious! We (well, I) have the same problem with groceries – I eat through the fresh veggies SO FAST that I feel like I’m always at the store!
on 29 Jun 2009 at 12:39 pm11Caitlyn (Cait's Plate)

Jenna! I love the blog – I just told Kath this morning how much you and Tina and her have inspired me to start my own! Definitely check it out if you get a chance http://caitsplate.com.

Keep up the awesome work and good luck with Murphy Goode!
on 29 Jun 2009 at 12:41 pm12Maria

The burger+hummus+hot sauce combo sounds amazing, especially with the yam on the side. Yummm! The breakfast looks good too, even thought it’s not a green monster . Haha, ever since I’ve been drinking those green monsters, we’ve been restocking on spinach continuously!
on 29 Jun 2009 at 12:42 pm13Maggie

Someone already posted these but I second Sidestep.com and Kayak.com. Both are great and do the same thing.
on 29 Jun 2009 at 12:43 pm14Courtney (The Hungry Yogini)

Great eats today! Enjoy your workout!!!!
on 29 Jun 2009 at 12:44 pm15Erica

We run through food SO fast too! I have a list of things I’m stopping at Publix for today too I still haven’t tried falafel yet and really want to. Your lunch looks super yummy
on 29 Jun 2009 at 12:47 pm16leslie

i always use kayak.com for airfares – they go through every single website out there for you. i hope you find a flight! holiday weekends are tough.

your breakfast looks so pretty.
on 29 Jun 2009 at 12:47 pm17Kristin @ Iowa Girl Eats

Try Travelzoo.com – they have AWESOME last minute fares!
on 29 Jun 2009 at 12:51 pm18Sarah (LovIN My Tummy)

I’ve finally figured out who is just zooming through all my produce. His name is Breville. Dirty rat.
on 29 Jun 2009 at 12:55 pm19Meggilizz

I hope you can find a flight! I don’t have any other advice other than what’s already been posted. I need to find some of that Snake Eyes wine!!
on 29 Jun 2009 at 12:58 pm20Willa

Jenna, Madison is amazing!! (I live there) It is gorgeous, and take lots of pictures so everyone sees how beautiful it is. Farmer’s Market is a MUST on Saturday — so much fun.
on 29 Jun 2009 at 12:58 pm21Danielle

I usually use Kayak.com since it looks at other sites. What days are you looking for? I had the screen up already since I’m hotel shopping for a vacation. A quick search showed $226 from Tampa to Madison if he flew Friday night-Sunday morning.
on 29 Jun 2009 at 12:59 pm22LadyLara

I love Kayak.com or Sidestep.com for finding flights… it searches every airline at once!
on 29 Jun 2009 at 12:59 pm23Natalie

I use kayak.com alot! They have a great fare comparison.

Your food looks so yummy! I need to get some more fruit & veggies in
on 29 Jun 2009 at 1:01 pm24Deirdre

I know other people have already mentioned it, but I’ve had a lot of luck with kayak.com!
on 29 Jun 2009 at 1:01 pm25Daria (Summer of the CSAs)

Madison is such a beautiful place! Make sure you get in a run around the lake. It’s gorgeous!
on 29 Jun 2009 at 1:05 pm26KatieMoo

Oh man, Jenna, you’re going to have so much fun! I’ve been to tons of farmers markets all over the country and one in downtown Madison is definitely the best one out there! I’m so jealous. Aww, I grew up in Madison and am homesick now =)

Do you need any restaurant recs?
on 29 Jun 2009 at 1:09 pm27Heather

Hey Jenna-
I’m sure you already know about this, but I always have great luck at http://www.kayak.com It is really great! Good luck – hope you can snag a ticket for Ryan! PS: can’t wait to see you in Boston in August!
on 29 Jun 2009 at 1:14 pm28Recipes for Creativity

Try travelzoo.com also. I had a Garnet sweet potato for lunch, too! I had mine under lentils cooked with tomato sauce and onions, yum!
on 29 Jun 2009 at 1:16 pm29rachel

i hear madison is really wonderful–kind of like a larger asheville. please post your reviews! i might move up there in a few years.
on 29 Jun 2009 at 1:17 pm30brandi

have a great workout! i hope you can find a cheap flight for Ryan!
on 29 Jun 2009 at 1:27 pm31Shannon (The Daily Balance)

Love those sunshine falafel burgers — I just wish more than 3 came in a package!!!
on 29 Jun 2009 at 1:37 pm32Matt

kayak.com is pretty good for cheap flights!
on 29 Jun 2009 at 1:45 pm33JB

hummus with hot sauce sounds amazing! i’ve got to try that! have a great monday, jenna! your food always looks so delicious.

-JB

p.s. ezekiel english muffins are the best!
on 29 Jun 2009 at 1:49 pm34Megan (The Runner's Kitchen)

Your hummus always looks so creamy and delish! hooray for short weeks and holiday weekends
on 29 Jun 2009 at 1:57 pm35Lindsey

Jenna, I use http://www.kayak.com or http://www.sidestep.com since they search all the usual sites (expedia, travelocity) plus the airlines sites to find the lowest prices available. They are both a one-stop shop and very helpful!
on 29 Jun 2009 at 2:03 pm36Vanessa (Last Night's Leftovers)

Hope you can find a flight! I have yet to hit the farmer’s market this year. I’m hoping to get there this weekend – there is nothing better than fresh produce straight from the source
on 29 Jun 2009 at 2:05 pm37Holly

http://www.kayak.com
http://www.priceline.com
http://www.cheapflights.com

Good luck Jenna! Also, some other Madison spots worth noting: Marigold Kitchen, Bluephies, Harvest, L’Etoile for eats, Monona Terrace (Frank Lloyd Wright building), campus (OBV), State Street, Arboretum…you will LOVE it!
on 29 Jun 2009 at 2:11 pm38Laura

Hi Jenna – for the airfare are you selecting to fly through Madison? If you are, you may find cheaper rates by flying through Milwaukee (About 1 hour East of Madison) or Chicago (2 hours South).
on 29 Jun 2009 at 2:13 pm39Mrs. Myers @ Eat Move Write

Yes, we go through food like crazy. I’m always thinking when I shop that I look like I’m shopping for a family of our (when its just us two!). Oh well, it’s all healthy!
on 29 Jun 2009 at 2:21 pm40kh

Hi Jenna- if you are flexible about times you can blind bid on priceline – you don’t know departure time until after it is booked but I’ve had luck with it before!
on 29 Jun 2009 at 2:26 pm41Lynn

YUMMY eats!! I do agree though, we go through SO much food at lightening speed in our house, it doesnt help that my husband is a bodybuilder either! YIKES!

Have a great workout and lovely afternoon
on 29 Jun 2009 at 2:40 pm42Amy

The Madison Farmer’s Market is awesome!!! I went to school at the UW and used to live on the upper end of State Street–so my roommate and I would walk right out our door and head to the market every Saturday morning! I just know you’ll love it! Make sure to try some of the cheesy bread!!!!
on 29 Jun 2009 at 2:45 pm43mh

hey Jenna! Do you still bike? I got a bike this weekend and i’m in love!! its such great exercise and a nice change to walking/running./ elipticalling!
on 29 Jun 2009 at 3:00 pm44Jenn Eats Nutritiously Now

The kiwi is so pretty on your plate.
on 29 Jun 2009 at 3:05 pm45Katherine

Delicious eats! Good luck finding a flight – hope Ryan can go with you!!!
on 29 Jun 2009 at 3:23 pm46Emily (A Nutritionist Eats)

Hope you have a great time in Madison, I’m from Wisconsin and Madison in the summer is great!
on 29 Jun 2009 at 3:37 pm47Hallie

Hmm these are some good tips on flights! Thanks for asking your readers to help you out

That’s awesome that you are right by a farmer’s market on your trip! Sounds perfect to me…
on 29 Jun 2009 at 3:38 pm48Michelle @ Find Your Balance

Enjoy your trip and farmers market!!
on 29 Jun 2009 at 3:45 pm49Chelsea

Madison is a pretty neat city. I live there now (and I grew up in FL!). I don’t remember if you are a vegetarian, but my all time favorite Madison restaurant is Quivey’s Grove. Go for the fish fry on Friday night (call for a reservation). You won’t be disappointed. But every suggestion I’ve seen in the comments is great. If you run through campus early in the morning, I might even pass you.
on 29 Jun 2009 at 4:23 pm50grammie2maddie

jenna

i just looked at tampa to milwaukee – airtran has a flight for $61 in the morning. it might be a problem getting back, but $61 is pretty good.

good luck.
on 29 Jun 2009 at 4:24 pm51Barbara

Jenna~

I like Airfare Watchdog…:)

Crossing my fingers and toes that you get into the top 10:)

Barb
on 29 Jun 2009 at 4:25 pm52semihealthy

sidestep.com is great to find the cheapest flights
on 29 Jun 2009 at 4:29 pm53Joelle (Chasing Pavements)

That looks like a PERFECT lunch to me! Have a good day!
on 29 Jun 2009 at 4:31 pm54Lizzie

Jenna:

I found those falafel burgers in the frozen foods section in wholefoods, so picked up a box and am going to try them for lunch tomorrow. They look really good! I need to stop reading your blog – all those foods pics you post make me hungry all the time
on 29 Jun 2009 at 4:33 pm55Heather @ Health, Happiness, and Hope

You’re going to have such a great time in Madison. The farmer’s market is AMAZING! Be sure to check out their flowers there too… SO pretty!

You should try adding some PB or AB on that yam. LOVE that topping!
on 29 Jun 2009 at 4:40 pm56MarathonVal

Try kayak.com, which basically just searches all of the OTHER search engines for you and does a price comparision! I love it!
on 29 Jun 2009 at 5:15 pm57Ada

I know what you mean about going through food fast, my household consists of only two people but we manage to eat the entire fridge in two days!!
Great eats today:)
on 29 Jun 2009 at 5:17 pm58The Fit Collegiate

You will love the Madison Farmer’s Market, it is amazing! I hail from Wisconsin, so I have been to the market many times. Feel free to email me if you need any restaurant recommendations! L’etoile, ranked Wisconsin’s 2nd best restaurant and written up in countless food magazines, is located right near the capitol (incidentally, in the same exact area as the farmer’s market). The chef is committed to using locally grown, organic ingredients. The prices are a bit steep, but I can assure you that it won’t disappoint!!! L’etoile also operates a wonderful little cafe on the first floor of the building called Cafe Soleil that is open at lunchtime; it is basically a cheaper, abbreviated version of L’etoile’s dinner menu. Definitely worth a try!
on 29 Jun 2009 at 6:03 pm59Jessica

Your breakfast looks so good! YUM!
-Muffy
on 29 Jun 2009 at 7:09 pm60Meghan

Vayama.com
on 29 Jun 2009 at 7:26 pm61Kassie

try
http://www.flightsfirst.com

i’ve always found the CHEAPEST flights there
on 29 Jun 2009 at 7:29 pm62Kassie

although, sadly it does seem like now is a lost cause for cheap flights…must be that it’s so close to the date AND a holiday weekend
on 29 Jun 2009 at 7:55 pm63Rosalie

Jenna, your photos have been looking so vividly colorful! I love the texture details in the hummus/hot sauce
on 29 Jun 2009 at 7:56 pm64Sarah

I hear ya on the high airfares! We wanted to go on a trip in a few weeks and I couldn’t find cheap airfare to anywhere! I hope something works out so Ryan can go with you to Madison!
on 30 Jun 2009 at 12:27 am65Caroline

Great idea to put hummus on the Sunshine burger!