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Wednesday, August 4, 2010

Much Better!

Today definitely started much better than yesterday! I slept well and got my walk in!  Take that Wednesday! The air quality in Atlanta is horrible...to say the least. I thought about cutting the grass, but really at 10am, it was too late. I am hoping to get it done quickly before I take my big 4th grader in to meet his teacher tomorrow. Then, in the afternoon, I am taking my 7th grader in to meet his teachers and get his books! I have noticed that the more positive we are with the boys about school (with NO pressure), the more positive they are. They got new clothes and new bags to start off on the right foot! We are ready to go!
Another great thing today...Fuji apples! Seriously, I am an apple snob. I have been trying to go with better priced organic fruits, well Braeburns were suggested to me by my sister (who thinks the same way I do about apples) and ugh, I choked those down. They were awful! I like a very firm apple. It does not have to be overly sweet. I love a good Granny Smith too, but mealy apples suck! So, this apple...my true love...made me so happy!
For lunch today, I had one of the best salad creations I have had in a long time!  Romaine lettuce, fresh cilantro, thinly sliced zucchini, carrots and Flamous Brand's Hummus Ranch Dill Dressing! The illustrator about had a heart attack when he saw how much cilantro I put on the salad. I love herbs as a major component to my salad. Full of flavor!
This dressing is very creamy with a great dill flavor! Not heavy or oily at all and it coats the salad really well!
Dessert/snack was a refreshing fruit salad! Yes, I ate the entire thing in one sitting! Apparently I needed hydration today! Maybe that crappy apple was the problem from the day before!
To balance out all the light stuff I had all day today, I made something that I have been craving for a week now!  Split Pea Soup!!! I know it is summer and hot outside, but the illustrator keeps our house like the Arctic, so soup is always in season. Oh and being that I chose not to step outside again after not being able to breathe from the air quality this morning...this hit the spot! To balance out the creamy soup, I topped it with popcorn. Yep, I am a texture girl!
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21 comments:

  1. TinaAugust 4, 2010 at 8:00 PM

    That dressing sounds really good. I love the flavors of herbs as well. And cilantro is my favorite.

    I can't do mealy apples either. I will not eat them. Something about the texture makes me gag. I love Fujis, Galas, and Pink Ladies.

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  2. homecookedemAugust 4, 2010 at 8:06 PM

    So glad you're having a better day!! :) I'm such an apple snob too... I also like my apples to be firm and crisp... red delicious? Blech. Nasty. But I'll take a Fuji or a Honeycrisp any day!! :) That salad sounds so good AND that fruit salad does too!! I need to copy your lighter eats mostly b/c they look so tasty and perfect for summer!!

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  3. leeAugust 4, 2010 at 8:18 PM

    Glad you're feeling better. Sometimes a good night's sleep does wonders.

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  4. Estela @ Weekly BiteAugust 4, 2010 at 8:37 PM

    Hummus dressing? that sounds incredible!!!

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  5. Heather (Where's the Beach)August 4, 2010 at 8:56 PM

    so glad to hear that today started off better!!! I am totally an apple snob too. We should form a club ;-)

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  6. LexiAugust 4, 2010 at 8:57 PM

    I am SUCH an apple snob as well. Ironically, the braeburn apples here in California are the best. They're crisy, juicy, tart, and not at all mealy. In fact, I've had some that are just as good as fujis! Too bad our peaches suck :(

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  7. AnnaAugust 4, 2010 at 9:01 PM

    It's funny to me that you're having split pea soup in August :-) It does look good though!

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  8. Jessica (Healthy Exposures)August 4, 2010 at 9:04 PM

    i hear you on being picky about apples! i'm all about fujis, galas, or granny smiths :) mealy apples like red delicious? blech!
    very glad today went better for you, too. And that hummus dressing sounds perfect!!

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  9. AlisaAugust 4, 2010 at 9:26 PM

    So glad your day went better!

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  10. Megan DAugust 4, 2010 at 9:33 PM

    I LOVE split pea soup, great idea to add popcorn!! And Fujis are great but I am loving the Pink Ladies lately :)

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  11. Pure2raw twinsAugust 4, 2010 at 11:23 PM

    Glad you had a better day! I love fresh herbs in my salads, well I love them in everything ; )

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  12. Kelsey AnnAugust 5, 2010 at 1:02 AM

    im SO HAPPY your feeling much better!!!

    i adore ur fruit salad which is looking the bomb! tell those grapes to stop calling my name, i'll pick them up soon when i go to the store next hehe <3

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  13. Averie @ Averie CooksAugust 5, 2010 at 2:37 AM

    popcorn topping..nice! i need texture too. hello, high raw. i need crunch, or else...not happy!

    glad you're feeling better hon! we all have those days..kids can exacerbate those days, too..ahem. LOL

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  14. MelissaNibblesAugust 5, 2010 at 5:01 AM

    Glad you're feeling better!

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  15. StefanieAugust 5, 2010 at 7:59 AM

    First off, that soup looks really good with the popcorn topping. I make chili a lot even though it is close to 100*F. As for the apple situation, I find pink ladies to be the best. They are crispy, juicy, and slightly tart. Have a great day. :)

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  16. AnonymousAugust 5, 2010 at 8:09 AM

    This dressing is really interesting.
    Fruits are my favourite dessert as well :)

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  17. Madeline - Greens and JeansAugust 5, 2010 at 10:01 AM

    Glad you are feeling better! I'm a major apple snob and I'll always dish out more money for Pink Ladies!

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  18. Tip Top ShapeAugust 5, 2010 at 11:02 AM

    I love softer apples!! I think I'm abnormal in that, though, because everyone I tell that to say- No, they have to be crisp! Oh well, I like mine soft. haha

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  19. Simply LifeAugust 5, 2010 at 11:07 AM

    All that fruit looks so good!

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  20. Kelly @ Healthy Living With KellyAugust 5, 2010 at 2:19 PM

    I am so glad today is a better day for you!

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  21. DeannaAugust 6, 2010 at 7:14 AM

    Pink lady apples are nice and crisp, too. I hear ya on the braeburns (and mushy apples in general). Blech.

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