You can't rain on my parade

Sunny and I packed our bags for a picnic on the beach, only to open the doors to wind and rain (love you, Vancouver!). But nothing stands between me and food. All sexist jokes aside, I make a damn good sandwich.

Grilled tomatoes, grilled apples, fresh avocados, Gouda, cooked spinach, cranberry sauce, all toasted on a ciabatta bun.

Couldn't find morphine, so I made breakfast

It's the morning after a competition and the effects of the aspirin have finally worn off. I can't feel my legs but thank god I still have taste buds.

Old-fashioned pancakes, toast with apricot marmalade, green grapes, kiwis, grape tomatoes, pineapple-coconut yogurt topped with pumpkin seeds.

 Just found out today that 1/4 cup of flour has 10% of my daily iron intake. Guess I'll be having pancakes more often.

Zhena's Gypsy Tea

My morning would not be complete without a cup of organic fair trade hazelnut chai!

College Diet What?

People find it weird that I cook the most during exam time. If anything, they're weird for subjecting themselves to eating junk at such a critical period. I can't stress enough the importance of a good diet, especially when I'm both an athlete and a pescatarian.

 

Quinoa is a great alternative to rice or pasta. It's also an amazing source of protein and iron. Perfect for non-meat eaters.

 

Chop up garlic, add margarine (or butter), microwave!

Ta-da! Fresh garlic butter!!

Entree: Quinoa seasoned with salt, dried thyme leaves, freshly ground black pepper, layered with 3-cheddar-cheese mix and baked to perfection.
Sides: Whole wheat fresh garlic bread.
Mixed greens with vinaigrette (rice vinegar, raspberry balsamic vinegar, sugar, salt, freshly ground black pepper, mayonnaise)

And of course, a nice cup of jasmine tea goes well with everything.

So... who wants to do my dishes?

Super Shake

Avocado: 240 calories, 35% fat
Yoplait Source yogurt, strawberry: 10% calcium, 20% Vit. B12
Banana: 110 calories, 12% dietary fiber, 1% fat
Apple: 110 calories, 20% dietary fiber

May have to rethink eating 2 avocados per day...