Breakfast Rut

The word "rut" has such a negative connotation, doesn't it? Maybe I should use a different term. Basically: I've been eating the same thing for breakfast for the last five or so days. I feel like I've found a good groove -- because when I first started keeping my meal diary, I was being far too skimpy on this important meal.

Here she is!

THE MEAL:

• Egg friend in coconut oil sprinkled with black pepper + paprika
• Two slices of Ezekiel toast (7 sprouted grains) 
• 1 cup chopped strawberries
• 1/2 sliced avocado

BREAKDOWN:


You guys had some great suggestions to not get too hung up in the numbers counting when I track what I eat. Instead, paying attention to my macros is going to probably be the best thing for me to do. This meal looks pretty balanced to me. And coming in at 426 calories versus the 250 (a trap I fell into while looking too much at the calorie #), is much more sustaining.

So, I'll happily fall into this breakfast rut if it means I get the right mix of what will keep my satiated and energized with drippy goodness . . .


Do you have go-to meals like these? Any suggestions?

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Weekend Things

Not to rag on this weekend since it hasn't even happened yet, but I'm super excited for NEXT weekend. I love holiday cookouts, so tomorrow we'll be tuning up our charcoal grill and getting all the supplies we need for an outdoor feast of sorts.

In the meantime . . . 

// Down for the Count //

After posting about MyFitnessPal experience, I've struggled.

I think tracking what I eat is really helpful, but I'm getting too numbers-focused.

And then I eat things like delicious Justin candy bars versus healthy snacks.

// Sniffles + Sneezes //

Here's some good advice for how to deal with allergies on the run.

Personally, I do saline nose spray + homeopathic remedy + occasionally these eye drops.

I also make sure I shower off ASAP to get all the pollen.

// Dreams //

Wow this beautiful backyard movie night looks enchanting.

Hard to top that.

// Foot Finds //

I bought leopard crocs sandals this week. Is something wrong with me?

If I don't like them, I may send instead for these Reef sandals (good deal!).

Everyone keeps suggesting Rainbow sandals. Any experiences?

// Spring to Summer Eats //

Parmesan-Garlic Grilled Corn -- might make for Memorial Day.

Strawberry + Rhubarb Crumb Pie b/c I'm in the mood to bake a pie.

// Pretty (Cool) Playhouse //

I'd love to get Ada a playhouse for the backyard.

I've been scouring Craigslist and our local mom's yard sale group for a deal.

Been totally inspired by this project + this project. Stay tuned!

// Smart Stuff //

32 Cheap And Easy Backyard Ideas via BuzzFeed

Building a straw bale shed + did you know I dream of living in a bale house?

Grilling sandwiches using your waffle maker via Edible Perspective.

// Homesteading //

How to Turn Your Backyard Into a 4-Season Farm -- did I already share this?

Yard to Farm via Brooklyn Based

Realistically, I may plant a large backyard perennial garden, thanks to Aynsley for the inspiration!

And I have a simple recipe to add to my discussion about Mushrooms for Runners:


Just saute some garlic and sliced mushrooms in a pan for a few minutes (until softened and fragrant) and then lower the heat and add a few cups of baby spinach. Wilt and serve warm with whatever you're eating on a given night. Goes well with eggs . . . with sandwiches . . . whatever!

And here's what you may have missed this week on Writing Chapter Three:



Have a great weekend!

Psst: You can check out more Weekend Things here + here + here + here + here + here + here + here + here + here + here + here + here + here + here.

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Food for Runners: M-U-S-H-R-O-O-M-S

It's been a while since we visited our Food for Runners series. Today I'm focusing on mushrooms solely because I've been eating a lot of them these days. At least from what I notice in my meal diaries. Man. I've been vegetarian for so long, eating a beefy grilled portabella, for example, is really like eating, well, beef!

I recently made a delicious mushroom + bean veggie burger (recipe below), which is where the photos in this post come from.

Psst: If you're catching up, we've covered tomatoes, almonds, pumpkin, cucumbers, bananas, eggs, garlic, quinoa, berries, peppers, and kale -- and included our favorite recipes from across the web.

"While full of protein, the star nutrients found in mushrooms are selenium, copper, zinc, vitamins B12 and B3." (Source)

"While meat, seafood, grains, and nuts have excellent levels of the mineral, mushrooms are the only produce that have high levels of it, so they are especially important to include in your diet if you are vegetarian, vegan, or gluten-free." (Source)

"A study by the American Society for Nutrition found that white button mushrooms may promote immune function by increasing the production of antiviral and other proteins that are released by cells while they are trying to protect and repair the body’s tissues." (Source)


Here are some of our favorite recipes for breakfast, lunch, and dinner:

Lynn's Rustic Wild Mushroom Tart
Mark & Reese's Spinach + Mushroom Omelette
Our Portabellas with Peanut Sauce
Scott Jurek's Lentil Mushroom Burgers
Kim's Crimini Mushroom Risotto
Our Stuffed Portabellas
Jolinda's Mushroom + Bean Burgers (from the photos in this post)
Justin's Cream of Mushroom Soup
Soma's Balsamic Roasted Mushrooms w/ Goat Cheese
Our Open-Faced Portabella Sandwiches
Jennifer's Crispy Old Bay Mushrooms w/ Sriracha Mayo
Maria & Josh's Kale, Mushroom, and Ricotta Calzones


I probably roast a couple of portabellas each week. The best method I've found is to preheat my oven to 400 degrees F. Scrub the mushrooms very well + then take a spoon and scoop out the ruffled underbelly and stem. I suppose this part isn't necessary if you want them chopped up, but I usually roast them whole.

Then place on a rimmed baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Place in the oven for 10 minutes // FLIP over // then roast another 10-15 minutes.

What's your favorite way to use mushrooms?

Don't forget to read up on these other healthy ingredients:

Food for Runners: T-O-M-A-T-O-E-S
Food for Runners: A-L-M-O-N-D-S
Food for Runners: P-U-M-P-K-I-N
Food for Runners: C-U-C-U-M-B-E-R-S
Food for Runners: E-G-G-S
Food for Runners: B-E-R-R-I-E-S
Food for Runners: B-A-N-A-N-A-S
Food for Runners: G-A-R-L-I-C
Food for Runners: Q-U-I-N-O-A
Food for Runners: K-A-L-E
Food for Runners: P-E-P-P-E-R-S

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