Hiii 🙂
You know what? I love being a food blogger. Like reeeeally love it. Being able to interact with the most creative, inspiring, caring, hilarious and genuine people on a daily basis is waaay more than I could of asked for when I started my blog.
One of the BEST parts of blogging is all the recipes! Duh, right? Ever since we got back from the Dominican I have been trying out recipes I have saved in my “Eat it Nowww” folder 🙂
First up was buckwheat groat porridge from Emilia at Namaste Gurl.
I have had buckwheat groats in my cupboard for about…..ummmm a year? With no idea what to do with them. Until nooow.
Blend the crap out of them.
I added the 1/4 cup of buckwheat groats, 1 tbsp of chia seeds and a dash of cinnamon to a pot.
Then added 1 cup water, 1/4 cup of almond milk and 1/2 tsp of vanilla.
Cooked over medium heat, stirring often for about 10 minutes.
In the last couple minutes I added a banana and smooshed it up with a fork.
I topped it with mighty maple peanut butter, raspberry jam, granola and more almond milk. The buckwheat tastes a little earthier than my usual scottish oats but I still really liked it and it was sooo easy!
Next I made Kathleen from Kat’s Health Corner’s Almond Joy Pizzert Babies!
Omgsssssh you guys these are crazy good. And good for you!
Good food alwayss warrants a photo shoot 🙂
I mixed 1 tbsp mighty maple peanut butter with 2 tsbp almond milk and warmed it up in the microwave for 30 seconds to pour on top and added some granola and coconut. Heavenforsuuuure.
I have already made these three separate times they are that good!!! And they are soo cute 😀
Neext I made cheezy kale chips! I based my recipe from my brother Jordan’s recipe at the Organic Revolution.
Sorry I don’t have more pictures! We are koo koo for kale chips in this house! I have a double batch in the dehydrator right now though!
I also made Lauren’s English muffins but didn’t take any pictures during the baking process apparently. Check out her blog Lauren Loves Good Food for the recipe, awesome pics and tutorial!! I only made two modifications, I used spelt flour instead of bread flour and baked them for 20 minutes at 350F instead of frying them. They are delicious.
I have been eating them as mini sandwiches for snacks. Peanut butter and pickles. Anyone else like this combo???
BITE!
Goat cheese and raspberry jam.
BX2.
You guys already know how much I love Susan’s sunflower hummus.
I had it for supper tonight with quinoa crackers, sauteed kale with vinegar (obsessssssed), avocado, couscous, goat cheddar, pumpkin seeds and pecans.
And now I have a recipe of my own to share with you 🙂
Lentil Pita Pizza
- 1 whole wheat pita
- homemade pizza sauce (store bought or pasta sauce work too)
- 1/2 cup green lentils, cooked in veggie broth
- 1/3 cup chopped pineapple
- 2 tbsp grated cheese
Put all ingredients on top of pita and bake in preheated 400F oven for 15 minutes or until cheese is browned. Eaaaaasy.
Ahhhh these ingredients work soo well together! I really hope you guys try this!
Okay time for bed!
Have a fabulous Valentine’s weekend!
Love & hugs,
Paije xo
Qs: What recipes have you been eyeing up lately? Pleeease share!
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February 11, 2011 at 8:21 pm
carlee
ahh! You always have the prettiest photos and the best food! Your bowl of oats is so pretty! I have also been wanting to try pizzerts myself!
I like you being a food blogger too!! 🙂
February 13, 2011 at 6:49 am
paijery
Awwwee thanks love!! You’re so sweet 🙂
February 12, 2011 at 12:48 am
Jen
I love being a blogger too! I love learning new things about food, fitness and just overall living healthier!!! Plus, we all rock 😉
February 13, 2011 at 8:09 am
paijery
We do all rock 😉 Love it!
February 12, 2011 at 2:27 am
movesnmunchies
OH MY GOSH- i want to eat this page up!!!!!!!! i need to make those baby pizzrts!
February 13, 2011 at 8:10 am
paijery
You should make them! They are so awesome!!!
February 12, 2011 at 4:14 am
katshealthcorner
YEAH!!! You made the Pizzert Babies!!! I’m glad you like them!!! Hehe, I know that I do. 🙂
I want to make me some Kale Chips. Are they really that easy to make?
February 13, 2011 at 8:11 am
paijery
You are a genius with baking Kathleen! The babies are my faaaaave!
Kale chips are SO EASY! If you have a dehydrator! I’m not sure how you could make them without but I’m sure you could figure out something awesome!
February 12, 2011 at 5:34 am
Lauren
Yay, I’m glad you made the English muffins! I’ve been eating bean and veggie burgers off of them but I just ran out 😦 Those pizzert babies are so so cute!! Must try.
February 13, 2011 at 8:13 am
paijery
Bean and veggie burgers??? Brilliant. Mine are pretty mini but that would just mean I could eat more of them 😉
February 12, 2011 at 6:35 am
Namaste Gurl
Glad you enjoyed the buckwheat porridge! It’s definitely not your average oatmeal, but it’s fun experimenting with different whole grains. Love how I can eat buckwheat in breakfast porridge, topped with lots of nut butter and fruit 🙂
Happy day!
February 13, 2011 at 8:14 am
paijery
The buckwheat porridge was soo interesting! I had never ground my own before and I loved doing it! Thanks so much for the recipe!!
February 12, 2011 at 7:37 am
Allison @ Food For Healing
i have some buckwheat groats in my cupboard too for probably the last year. now i have something to make haha
ryan loves the pb and pickle combo, thats so funny, i dont mind it either tho! those english muffins look to die for though.
i love blogging too, i’m glad i came back to it.
February 13, 2011 at 8:15 am
paijery
Woo for old buckwheat groats lol!
pb and pickle is the shiiiiiiiiit!! Sooo good! I have been eating it since I was young!
I’m glad you came back to it TOO!!
February 12, 2011 at 7:59 am
Mandi
Oh my gosh, everything looks so delicious! I definitely love trying out all the amazing recipes people post. I really want to make those buckwheat oats now, they sound great and it’d be fun to try something new.
February 13, 2011 at 8:21 am
paijery
Definitely try the buckwheat groats!! I totally love all the recipes people come up with! Everyone is so creative 😀
February 12, 2011 at 10:08 pm
Katey @ Bonne Santé
My my you’re food & pics are looking smashing girl!
Never thought of throwing lentils on a pizza before – must try.
February 13, 2011 at 8:22 am
paijery
Pleeease try lentil pizza Katey! Hahaha I have eaten it 3 times already! 😀
February 13, 2011 at 8:51 am
janetha
I, too, LOVE Susan’s hummus! Make it all the time!
February 13, 2011 at 9:17 am
paijery
OBSESSED 😀
February 14, 2011 at 6:42 am
Heather
What is your email address dolly?? I’ll send you an e-copy of a *free* soup cookbook that I got from Isabel De Los Rios (:
February 15, 2011 at 1:07 am
paijery
It’s persuasivepaije@hotmail.com
🙂
February 14, 2011 at 2:34 pm
Olivia
I would’ve never thought to put lentils on a pizza but this looks fabulous!! So does that kale salad-it’s calllling my name! YUM! Looks like you’ve had some great eats lately, I love it!:)
February 14, 2011 at 5:15 pm
christina
OMG all this food!! i want it all! i don’t even like kale but you somehow manage to make it look delish! i have to check out those english muffins. and pickles + peanut butter!? two of my faves, so i must try immediately. happy v-day to a new blog friend 🙂
February 15, 2011 at 1:09 am
paijery
You don’t like kale? Whhaaaaaat?! Lol peanut butter and pickles are amaaazing together!! Yay for new blog friends 😀
February 14, 2011 at 5:22 pm
This Italian Family
Ooh I love kale chips! So so yum! Happy Valentine’s Day, girl!
February 15, 2011 at 1:08 am
paijery
Thaaanks girl!! Hope you had a great day! xo
February 14, 2011 at 5:25 pm
Kristie
Oh my gosh I save a ridiculous amount of blogger recipes. I have so so SO many I want to try! I DO end up making a good chunk of them (usually some kind of healthier baked goods are my fav to try out) but I could never make all of the amazing ones I see. These food blogger peeps sure are one creative bunch 😉
February 15, 2011 at 1:08 am
paijery
I know right?! My recipe folder is HUGE!!
February 15, 2011 at 2:38 am
Kristina @ Life as Kristina
All that food-yes please!!!! My bookmarks are FULL of blogger recipes!!!
February 15, 2011 at 3:18 pm
paijery
Haha I barely even buy cookbooks anymore 😉
February 15, 2011 at 5:12 am
Heather @ Get Healthy With Heather
I have to say that i’ve never tried pb with pickles before… And although I love love love both i’m kind of scared to, but I know I’ll have to.
So much good stuff! It is so amazing what food bloggers creative. I love finding new, delicious eats. My recipe bookmark folder is so full and constantly growing!
February 15, 2011 at 3:19 pm
paijery
Doooooo it!!! I promise you’ll love them!
February 15, 2011 at 5:30 am
Jenny
So many great meals!! 😀
February 15, 2011 at 3:20 pm
paijery
Thanks Jenny!!
February 15, 2011 at 12:11 pm
whatkateiscooking
Everything looks so good! I’ve had pita pizzas in restaurants, but I’ve never made my own. I even have pita bread here, so there’s no excuse not to make this 🙂
February 15, 2011 at 3:21 pm
paijery
I didn’t know you could get pita pizzas at restaurants! That’s my kind of place 😀
February 16, 2011 at 3:15 pm
Gina
Too many delicious eats in one post!
I’m drooling over here 🙂
February 17, 2011 at 5:25 pm
paijery
That is completely the point 😀 😀
February 16, 2011 at 4:46 pm
katshealthcorner
Hey girl! Apparently my comments were disabled on my last post, and I finally got it fixed. Sorry!
February 17, 2011 at 5:25 pm
paijery
No worries! Glad you got everything figured out 🙂
February 16, 2011 at 5:37 pm
Lauren @ WWoB
dang girl you have been cooking up a storm! bravo! and your photos look really nice
February 17, 2011 at 5:24 pm
paijery
Thanks Lauren 😀