Morning!
I’m sorry I never came back yesterday but I really needed a breather. I was SO.TIRED. and just needed to disconnect for an evening. But, I feel much better after a solid 8 hours of sleep and I’m ready to conquer the rest of this week!
Now, for a recap:
Yesterday’s lunch of split pea soup, a doctor kracker and an apple—-
Snack of an odwalla bar! These were on clearance at Big Johns…woohoo!
I actually left work early because I wasn’t feeling well and I came home to do my laundry and eat. For dinner, I made a simple red lentil dal with roasted butternut squash + a piece of TJ’s garlic naan, which is DELICIOUS!
The dal was really really easy to prepare. Usually (ok, always), I use onions but I’m out so all I did was saute some garlic in olive oil, add the lentils + half a can of diced tomatoes + 1 cup water + garam masala + sea salt and ginger and let it simmer down. I roasted a butternut, sliced it up and tossed half the slices with the curry. I love Indian food and need to find a place to get it here in California!
Bad food blogger also ate pumpkin frozen yogurt with chocolate chips and butterfinger pieces but didn’t take a photo. Don’t hate me! 
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This morning I set my alarm for quite an early hour so I could wake up and get some work done before my imminent 8:30 spinning class and then work. Today is actually my LAST day of work at the winery for a whole week because……my mom is coming tomorrow!!!!!!! I’m SO excited for her to get here and to show her around and just have some good ol’ fashioned mother daughter time. Her flight gets in tomorrow night and she is staying for six days. We are going to do a lot of exploring, wine tasting, shopping (maybe? hint hint) and eating. It will be a really great break.
For breakfast I had oatmeal made with a half cup oats, half cup milk, half cup water, banana, almond butter and topped with a sprinkle of granola for CRUNCH!
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Vote here for Kevin to win Top Chef Fan Favorite!
After hosting the guys in Healdsburg last week, I’ve actually become really good friends with Kevin (BFF, obviously)…he is seriously one of the nicest, most down to earth guys I’ve met, and not to mention an absolutely amazing chef. Let’s help him WIN! 
Apparently, every person can vote up to 80 times so click away!
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That’s so cool that you’re freinds with Kevin now!! I’ll def vote for him! Love that ginger beard…hehe
How do those Odwalla bars compare to Cliffbars or Amazing Grass bars??
That’s so cool that you’re freinds with Kevin now!! I’ll def vote for him! Love that ginger beard…hehe
How do those Odwalla bars compare to Cliffbars or Amazing Grass bars??
Clicking away!
I love when my momma comes to visit. She takes me out just for fun and buys me dinner. Just makes me feel special. I miss her sometimes even though I love Hunni very much.
aw how exciting that mom is coming! you girls will have so much fun!
Aw, how awesome that your mom is coming to visit you! You’re gonna have a blast:) I’ll vote for Kevin! I want him to win on Top Chef for sure.
awww, yay for mother-daughter time! Isn’t it the best?
wow, you managed to get a week off of work after being there less than 3 months?? that is some job you have…….
Kevin is ALREADY my favorite on Top Chef this season; he has been since day one. I have voted for him per your request
Hope you have fun with your mom!
I love garlic naan. Soooo good.
I didn’t know that TJ’s had garlic naan! Looks great. I’m going to have keep my eye out for it the next time that I go. Naan is my favorite part of any Indian meal. Delicious.
Have a great time with your mom!
Mmm, your dal sounds delish! I made your recipe for Channa Masala the other night and it knocked my socks off–I can’t wait for your book to come out since every recipe of yours I have tried from the blog has been total yum. Have a great end to the week and enjoy the mom-time!
OH yay for a mom visit! Have so much fun!
And we don’t hate you – but that does sound incredibly delicious so eat it again soon so we can see it!
I loveee TJ’s garlic naan! It goes sooo well with their eggplant spread!
Have fun with your Mom!
Kevin is my favorite! I voted!
TJ’s garlic naan is the best! Being half Indian I love daal and make it often. It goes great with the naan.
just thought you should know that i think your blog is truly inspiring!
xoxo
shelley
Yay to your mum coming, lots of fun to be had for your week. I just wanted to say I love your blog and will someday make your overnight oats, they always look so good then again all your food looks delish! I wanted to say thank you for being an inspiration as I have now finally started my own healthy living blog if you get a chance to drop by that would be grand x x
Your mom might want to move in with you after you take her around Northern CA!
i love mom time! mine is on her way (along with my sis) to visit in charleston, sc! i know you’ve lived here!
happy thursday!
If you ever make a business trip to LA, you should check out Red Fort! They have (from what I understand, as I am not Indian) very authentic Northern Indian cuisine. YUMMY!
How about a Kevin guest post?!
I love making my own dal curry — so yummy and healthier to make at home than an Indian restaurant. But every once in awhile, you just NEED some proper, full-fat Indian food. Mmmmm… Hungry NOW!
Wonderful looking oats!
I LOVE indian food! That dal sounds so good!!
I tried naan for the first time and I’m in love!
I’m not a fan of Indian but that looks SO good!
Congrats on the book deal by the way, I’m from Aus so if not in shops over here, will definately be purchasing online:) can’t wait!
I voted for Kevin 80 times, yes, 80! I love him and I am so jealous that you actually KNOW him. He seems like just the most genuine, down to earth guy…. I want to be his bff!! hahaha
best post title ever…but what DID she say? missed that, haha.
and yes, kevin is da shiz. seems very down to earth, and i’d gain 500lbs if i ate his meals a lot. rock on. i was watchin it last night and thought of you?! dont even know you! haha.
A week off? Lucky you! Sounds like you’ll have a great time with your mom. You’ll have to take her out for Flying Goat coffee. Hahah.
Have a great weekend!
~ Kate (abakersblurbs.wordpress.com)
A week off? Lucky you! Sounds like you’ll have a great time with your mom. You’ll have to take her out for Flying Goat coffee. Hahah.
Have a great weekend!
~ Kate (abakersblurbs.wordpress.com)
All your food looks good like always! I wish you could of posted a picture of the pumpkin yogurt. I have actually never seen this before. California has everything!! I will have to start to scout my area in DC. Anyway, have a great weekend with your mom!
Yay, I hope you have a great time with your mom!
I love that green bowl! Such a pretty color.
That’s so cool you and Kevin are friends. I underestimated him at the beginning of the competition, but he’s sooo talented!
I’m eating split pea soup right now – how funny! It’s the best.
Also, I love curry. LOVE. We have a little India here in Chicago on Devon Ave., so I’m pretty spoiled and get to eat it whenever the craving strikes (which is often!)
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