Hey guys!
Did you have a good weekend?
I did the work thing but now I’m on dayssss off!!!!
So you might be wondering about the title of my post. Well let me explain.
I am such a curious person. I love seeing what’s in people’s fridge’s, cupboards, purses, etc. I always like to know what food people are eating, what products they use/like or what kind of things they carry with them on a daily basis. Anyone else weird like me??
Wanna see what’s in my purse?
It’s made by Matt & Nat, is made out of vegan leather and the lining is made out of 100% recycled bottles. I know I’m a recycle nerd. NBD.
And it’s got magnetic flap and a bunch of zip pockets which I love!
- Marc Jacobs sunglasses
- cell
- Bath & Body Works lip glosses
- bobby pins
- Crazy Sexy Diet
- gift card to Sunsera Salon from Andrew’s brother and sister-in-law
- car keys
- nail file
- tampons
- work card and token
- Emergen-C
- protein bar
- Excel gum
- wallet
This stuff {with the exception of the book, gift card and protein bar} is almost guaranteed to be in my purse at all times. I just started getting back into reading so the book is kinda a new thing. It is SO INTERESTING so far.
I almost always have some food in my purse. YUMM!!
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Onto the food!
I made granola the other day. Yup and it’s already gone. Imaaagine that.
I modified Angela’s Chocolate Dessert Crunch Granola recipe.
- 2 & 1/4 cup regular oats
1/2 cup peanuts (or whatever nuts you prefer)1/2 cup hazelnuts, 1/4 cup chopped- 1/2-3/4 tsp kosher salt, to taste (I used 3/4 tsp)
- 2 tbsp peanut butter (or other nut butter)
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
1/3 cup + 2 tbsp brown rice syrup (this gives the clumpy factor)1 tbsp brown rice syrup + 1/3 cup unsweetened applesauce3 tbsp coconut oil1 tbsp coconut oil1 & 1/4 cup dark chocolate chips2 tbsp cocoa powder + 1/4 cup vegan chocolate chips
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 325F and line a baking sheet with parchment or a non-stick mat.
2. In a large bowl, mix together the dry ingredients (oats, cocoa powder, salt, hazelnuts). In another smaller bowl, stir together the oil, brown rice syrup, applesauce and peanut butter. Heat in microwave for about 45 seconds. Stir well and stir in vanilla.
3. Add wet to dry and stir very well until oats are coated. Spread on baking sheet and bake at 325F for 20-25 minutes, flipping once half way through (it will be very sticky, not to worry!). Allow to cool on baking sheet for about 30 minutes before transferring into a container. I store mine in the fridge to keep the chocolate firm. Makes 6 cups.
Make sure to check out Angela’s post because she has the most amazing step-by-step instructions!!
I have been enjoying the granola by itself {it is sooo crazy addicting}, on top of yogurt
and mixed in with some peanut butter puffins, blueberries, hemp hearts and a big spoonful of pb.
Mixed kale, grapes and a sweet potato. Siiimpleton.
Veggie burger with grainy mustard and avocados, mixed kale and grapefruit.
Big chunk of pumpernickel bread, fried cabbage, quinoa salad and roasted asparagus.
Are you wondering who won my giveaway????
Andrew and I put numbers in a hat {his toque actually} and the winner is………
Kaila from the Healthy Helper!!
YAY!! Kaila shoot me an email {persuasivepaije@hotmail dot com} with your address and I will get your goods shipped off!!
Congratulations!!!!
I’ve already added a few more things to the box so you’ll have some surprises in there!! 😀
That’s all for me tonight, mmmkaaay?
Have a great Monday!!
Paije xoxo
Questions: Do you like the “You wanna see what’s in my…” post? Should I do more of these?? Do you want to play along? I would love to see what you keep in your purses/gym bags/fridges/whatever!!
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March 6, 2011 at 6:04 pm
Allison @ Food For Healing
lucky winner!
Ill have to join in the “whats in my..” posting, it looks fun!
so how about our date young lady?
March 7, 2011 at 4:31 am
movesnmunchies
AHH she is so lucky to win!! you had a GREAT giveaway!! i love whats in my purse!! i always have gum too!
March 7, 2011 at 8:16 am
healthyhelper
omg paije! you have no idea how excited I am! this is the first time i have ever won a giveaway from another blogger…..and not to mention this was such an awesome giveaway~! I cannot not wait to get the package! thank you so much for holding this giveaway!
March 7, 2011 at 9:26 am
vegansunshine
Awesome looking food! Loving the different colors in every dish. 🙂
Whitney
March 7, 2011 at 11:00 am
Kylie @ A Hungry Spoon
Your eats for the day look so delicious! The granola recipe looks awesome–I haven’t made chocolate granola in some time now, and this is a good reminder to make some again 🙂 I recently browsed through the Crazy Sexy Diet book at the bookstore and also found it really interested–great recipes in the back!
March 7, 2011 at 12:07 pm
katshealthcorner
She is so lucky to win! 😀
That Granola looks so good! I can’t wiat to try your modifications! 😀
xoxo
Kathleen
March 7, 2011 at 3:37 pm
Kristina
I cannot believe how much our pups look alike-if only we lived closer!
March 7, 2011 at 5:43 pm
Angie @ The Fitness Apple
That granola looks delicious! 🙂
March 7, 2011 at 5:46 pm
Gina
That was an amazing giveaway! SO jealous I didn’t win!
I always have gum with me. I chew like a pack a day!
March 7, 2011 at 6:17 pm
kbwood
oh my gosh JEALOUS of the winner!!
love your eats, as always! beautiful!
March 7, 2011 at 6:55 pm
Kate (What Kate is Cooking)
Chocolate granola?! Be still my heart!
March 7, 2011 at 10:56 pm
Katey @ Bonne Santé
LOVE that bag! I should look into getting some v-leather accessories – that one is actually stylish! (Some vegan ones are a little…dull).
MAN your food always looks so delicious!
March 8, 2011 at 9:33 am
This Italian Family
Super lucky winner!
Chocolate granola sounds fabulous! I’m thinking I need to look into this!
March 9, 2011 at 8:19 am
Jen
I love the what’s in my….type of posts! I may have to do one of my own 🙂
March 10, 2011 at 10:28 am
Kristinefitness
Ahhh Cool! Another Saskatchewan blogger! I will be following along 🙂
March 11, 2011 at 12:25 pm
teenagetaste
I’m a nosey person too, so I love the “what’s is your bag/” type of posts. I always keep extra protein bars in my purse in case of a hunger emergency! 😛
March 13, 2011 at 10:28 am
Flo (Coconut Chronicles)
LOVE the look of that granola! And all your eats look delicious 😀
March 14, 2011 at 9:27 am
Jenny
I love this post! That granola looks so yummy 😀
March 15, 2011 at 7:13 pm
Lauren
Isn’t that granola good?? I made some like it last week and every time I use it on something I end up eating several handfuls straight from the container first.
March 16, 2011 at 3:07 am
Zestful lou
Oh my goodness! How much do you love Puffins?! I just can’t get enough!
March 16, 2011 at 4:27 pm
Heather (All Sizzle No Steak)
I LOVE Matt&Nat, and I do enjoy the ‘wanna see what’s in my…” posts.
March 17, 2011 at 5:34 am
Namaste Gurl
Love how balanced, clean, and well- laid out your meals are. We would get along WELL, as our eats are quite similar! That granola looks fab, i’ll have to give it a try!