Apr 24th, 2009 by jenna

Hi guys! Happy Friday!!

I just finished eating the best sandwich of my entire life but more on that in a minute.

This morning I started my day with a slice of Ezekiel toast with an ounce of raw goat cheese and 2 egg whites—

This little snack packed a whopping 17 grams of protein in!!! No wonder it held me over almost 6 hours until breakfast!

We were incredibly busy this morning and, like I just said, I couldn’t take a break until way later than I usually do. Good thing I had the awesome snackie to tide me over! When I finally got a break, I dove into my raw oatmeal

This is the same thing I’ve been doing all week…..1/4 cup oat groats soaked in water overnight and then blended with a splash of almond milk, a banana and cinnamon. Topped with a big scoop of raw almond butter, of course!

Today was also free food friday (score!) so I built a big plate of watermelon up to have alongside my oats—

Times this amount by 2. The watermelon was fresh and perfect!

As I baked today, I was envisioning the perfect summer sandwich in my head. The sourdough came out better than its come out in weeks so I took advantage of that, bought some, and raced home to make my creation:

Wilty basil alert!!! It was amazing, regardless. I used some of the leftover buffalo mozzarella that I picked up from the farmer’s market last weekend and created a Caprese sandwich with it. Think layers of soft, creamy mozzarella cheese, thick slices of ripe tomato, fresh basil leaves and drops of tangy aged balsamic. It was divine. Enough said.

I’m going to attempt a short nap now before my hair appointment at 4. SO excited. Seriously, getting my hair done is one of my favorite things ever.

I love getting my hair done ALMOST as much as I love packages dropped casually on my doorstep!!!!!!

When Excalibur offered to send me a dehydrator to review, I JUMPED. I cannot wait to make goodies with this bad boy…….I’m thinking macaroons, bread, fruit roll ups, crackers………..oh, the list is endless. Wait til’ Ryan sees THIS contraption!

Dinner will prob. be low-key tonight, as it is Friday and I’m beat. There was talk about going out for a mojito and if I can attempt this nap, that might be a reality. For right now, the Blackberry is going off, the laptop is shutting and I am going to nap!!

Tags: oat groats, product spotlight, raw, Snack, taste of France, vegan

Posted in Breakfast, Lunch, Snack

44 Responses to “Things I Love”

on 24 Apr 2009 at 12:35 pm1Runeatrepeat

Ahhh! You got a dehydrator too! How do I jump on that bandwagon?

Do you eat the oat groats cold?
on 24 Apr 2009 at 12:43 pm2Melissa (Nibbles and Wiggles)

So jealous of your watermelon. Will have to wait a little longer for good ones to come up north.
on 24 Apr 2009 at 12:47 pm3VeggieGirl

I HAVE AN EXCALIBUR TOO!!
on 24 Apr 2009 at 12:47 pm4Courtney (The Hungry Yogini)

Gorgeous sandwich and HOLY DEHYDRATOR! I’m so jealous! Can’t wait to see what you cook, well actual don’t, cook up in it!
on 24 Apr 2009 at 12:48 pm5Lesley

You’ve definitely got me wanting that sandwhich!!

A dehydrator??? nice!
on 24 Apr 2009 at 1:07 pm6Jenna

I can’t wait to see the things you create at with that bad boy, dehydrator!!!! So exciting! And your groats look so creamy and delish!
on 24 Apr 2009 at 1:11 pm7Mara @ What's For Dinner?

I want a dehydrator!!!
on 24 Apr 2009 at 1:17 pm8Tina

Mmmmm… egg + goat cheese! I’ve recently started appreciating the yumminess of goat cheese!
on 24 Apr 2009 at 1:17 pm9Kristy

That sandwich looks amazing! Caprese salad is my favorite thing EVER.
on 24 Apr 2009 at 1:20 pm10Moran (The Running Addict)

Wow these are quite popular where I live, but they don’t look as fancy…
on 24 Apr 2009 at 1:29 pm11Bec

that sandwich does look fantastic!
on 24 Apr 2009 at 1:31 pm12Kristin @ Iowa Girl Eats

Oh what amazing things I would make with that dehydrator!!!!!!! ps that bread looks SO good!
on 24 Apr 2009 at 1:39 pm13Shannon (The Daily Balance)

that sandwich looks delish!!! what a great lil package! I can’t wait to see all your creations
on 24 Apr 2009 at 1:39 pm14Michelle Hisae

You get to review a dehydrator?? How cool! Does that mean you have to send it back?
on 24 Apr 2009 at 1:42 pm15Run Sarah

That sandwich looks heavenly!! Enjoy your nap
on 24 Apr 2009 at 1:46 pm16Sharon

Oh wow, that sandwich.. YUMMMMM
on 24 Apr 2009 at 2:03 pm17Sarah

that sammy looks fab!
on 24 Apr 2009 at 2:05 pm18Marissa

I love caprese sandwiches!
on 24 Apr 2009 at 2:08 pm19Nadia

Hi Jenna,
I wanted to make your enchilada recipe tomorrow night but I’m vegetarian. Do you think black beans would be an ok substitute for the chicken? Thanks!
on 24 Apr 2009 at 2:10 pm20Shelby

I wish I had a dehydrator!
on 24 Apr 2009 at 2:19 pm21*Andrea*

my college makes this sundried tomato, mozzarella, basil and Pesto sandwich on sourdough – OMG so good! your creation looks delicious as well.. can’t wait to see you hair!!!!
on 24 Apr 2009 at 3:00 pm22Fitzalan

Hope you are able to make it out for those mojitos!

Happiness Awaits
on 24 Apr 2009 at 3:06 pm23Alison

How exciting about the dehydrator! Your egg, cheese, and bread looks very yummy.
Too bad about wilty basil. I can’t wait until basil shows up here not costing a fortune.
on 24 Apr 2009 at 3:12 pm24life coach jen

Can’t wait to see the ‘do!

Your sandwich looks awesome and I’m sure you’re going to just love the new toy.
on 24 Apr 2009 at 3:37 pm25emily

That is so exciting – I’ve been seeing the best looking foods made via dehyrdrater online lately! And the sandwich is pretty exciting too Enjoy your haircut!
on 24 Apr 2009 at 3:39 pm26Foodie (Fab and Delicious Food)

How cool! Can’t wait to see what you make!
on 24 Apr 2009 at 3:42 pm27Mindy

It’s so awesome you get all these things for free to review!! I’m jealous ;P LOL

ps. that sandwich looks delicious!!
on 24 Apr 2009 at 3:42 pm28Leah @ Simply Fabulous

I can’t wait to see photos with you and your new do!! You’ll post some right!!

So lucky with the dehydrator!! I wonder if they’ll send me one to the UK???
on 24 Apr 2009 at 3:48 pm29Rhoni

Just found your blog and am loving it! I’ve so been wanting to buy an excalibur, but just never find enough money in the budget. The ones without the timer don’t seem worth it…bummer. And I’m so going to try your raw oatmeal, sounds divine!
on 24 Apr 2009 at 4:01 pm30Danica

So fun! Can’t wait to see what you do with the dehydrator.
on 24 Apr 2009 at 4:14 pm31Sarah (lovINmytummy)

You are going to be a raw foodie before we know it!!! Hope you get that post-nap mojito.
on 24 Apr 2009 at 4:20 pm32Briana

Wow, that little sandwhich kept you full that long? Impressive. The caprese looks sooo good, I can’t wait for all the flavors of summer.
on 24 Apr 2009 at 4:20 pm33brandi

enjoy your nap! that sandwich sounds great. so summery!
on 24 Apr 2009 at 4:29 pm34K

That sandwich is just like the ones I had in Italy – OH MY YUM!! Also, free food Friday? My stores need to jump on that idea!

Ooooh I’m jealous of your dehydrator! Have fun!!
on 24 Apr 2009 at 4:38 pm35Christina

wow, i need to make that sandwich asap – it looks delish! I have some buckwheat groats that I’ve been contemplating trying the oat groat method with. Do you eat it cold?
on 24 Apr 2009 at 4:49 pm36Matt

Caprese sandwiches are awesome! I never have any fresh mozz though!
on 24 Apr 2009 at 5:14 pm37weight and meditate

What do you think you’ll make first with your great new dehydrator??
on 24 Apr 2009 at 6:30 pm38Ellen M

I would be ecstatic if I came home to a dehydrator on my doorstep! Have so much fun with it.
on 24 Apr 2009 at 6:41 pm39MaryBe

If you and Caitlin got one, can Meghann be far behind? I bet she finds one on her doorstep when she gets home from CA!
on 24 Apr 2009 at 7:27 pm40meg

How exciting! Enjoy the dehydrator.
on 24 Apr 2009 at 7:39 pm41Adi (oatonomy.com - repaired!)

Happy nappin’!
on 24 Apr 2009 at 8:03 pm42brit

random question…..but i thought this would be the best place to go for some cooking ideas! i have a recipe for cajun chicken pasta that is really good, but calls for 2 cups heavy whipping cream. does anyone know of any healthier substitutes?
on 24 Apr 2009 at 8:17 pm43Danielle

Yay for the dehydrator can’t wait to see what you do with it!
Hope you had fun getting your hair did!
on 24 Apr 2009 at 10:36 pm44Caroline

Wow that sandwich still looks amazing, even with the wilty basil!

So jealous of your dehydrator–can’t wait to see what you make with it!