Tuesday, February 9, 2010

Congrats, National Pizza Pie Day, and some goods!!!!

Hello !!!!

First off Starla has something to say..............



Well She is expressing how hard it is to be a princess pug ! lol!!

Such a Hard Life!!!!


Me, Mike, Anthony and Starla want to say a BIG CONGRATS to

JANETHA and HER FUTURE HUBBY!!!!

Janetha got engaged while in Jamaica!!!! So happy for them!!!

Check out her ring here  , its amazing just like her!! Congrats love!!!


And we want to say CONGRATS to Shelley over at Finding Happiness and Health

for getting an Award at School For Highest Freshman Pledge Class GPA!!!!!!

Congrats girl!!! Keep it up girl  and keep up living such a postive and healthy life!!





So great news!!!! So happy for both girls!! They are amazing!!!



Today is National Pizza Pie Day!!!


So eat some yummy pizza or make some yummy pizza today !!!



Here is a Healthy Pizza Recipe thanks to http://www.hungrygirl.com/




Loaded 'n Oated Spinach & Mushroom Girlfredo Pizza








For Crust

1/4 cup Fiber One bran cereal (original)

1/4 cup fat-free liquid egg substitute (like Egg Beaters Original)

1/4 cup regular oats (not instant)



For Toppings

1/2 cup fresh spinach, coarsely chopped

1/3 cup chopped brown mushrooms

4 thin rings red onion

1/4 cup shredded fat-free mozzarella cheese (or alternative below)

One-half wedge The Laughing Cow Light Original Swiss cheese

1 tsp. fat-free sour cream

1/4 tsp. crushed garlic

dash paprika

dash salt, or more to taste

dash black pepper, or more to taste



Directions:

Preheat oven to 400 degrees.



Place the cheese wedge half, sour cream, and garlic in a small microwave-safe bowl. Microwave for 15 seconds. Add 1/2 tbsp. water and a dash each of salt & pepper, and then mix to combine. This is your Alfredo sauce. Set aside.



Place Fiber One and oats in a blender, and grind until a breadcrumb-like consistency is reached. In a small bowl, combine the "breadcrumb" mixture with egg substitute. Add a little salt & pepper, if you like. Mix well.



Bring a pan sprayed with nonstick spray to medium heat on the stove. Spoon crust mixture into the pan and, using the back of the spoon, smooth into a circular shape (larger for a thin crust, smaller for a thick crust). Raise heat to medium-high. Spray a spatula on both sides with nonstick spray. Allow crust to cook until the bottom is lightly browned (about 2 minutes), and then gently flip with the spatula. Once both sides are lightly browned, remove crust from the pan, and place it on a plate to cool.



Remove the pan from heat and re-spray with nonstick spray. Return it to medium heat on the stove. Add the spinach and mushrooms and cook until spinach has wilted, about 1 minute. Remove from heat and set aside.



Spread Alfredo sauce evenly onto the crust, leaving a border of about half an inch. Evenly distribute spinach and mushroom mixture over the sauce, and sprinkle mozzarella evenly over the veggies. Top with red onion and sprinkle with paprika.



Place pizza on a baking sheet sprayed with nonstick spray (or directly on the oven rack), and bake in the oven for 10 minutes. Cut into quarters, and mange!

                           
                                                       ENJOY IF U MAKE THIS!!!!!!!!!




              I am actaully making some Vegetarian Chili right now in the slowcooker : )





it will be yum!!! I will share the recipe if you want!! It's easy : )



We are supposed to be getting more snow here today :  p


10 or more inches they are saying, so I did get out to Whole Foods Today , just to get out and to get a couple things!!!


The Goods........... Not Too Much Today.........



They were out of Annie's but 365 Organic Brand will work!


Got some Frozen Fruit Combo, Kiwi, Peaches, Pineapple, Mango, and Cantaloupe



Organic Clover Sprouts too!! I love these in wraps or in salads!!


I also got a couple more things for my secret bloggie valentine and sent her package off today!!!

22 bux later at UPS to send it, I am just happy it will get there in time!!!!






Here are some eats I have been stuffing my pretty little face with!!!


(not all my eats, just some,  I eat WAY more than this, shhhhhhh!!)




Mighty Maple PB Caramel Breakfast Cookie!!!

Mighty Maple PB + oatbran+ Eggwhite





Cottage Cheese + Pumpkin + Pumpkin Pie Spice + Kashi Honey Puffs


and




Banana slices on top!!!




Lots of Salads with veggies and Soy Crisps on top for crunchies!!!




LaTortilla Wrap + Crab + Alfalfa Sprouts + Hummus



All wrapped up! Added spinach too!!



and a HUGE ORGANIC PEAR!!



There are some eats!!


Now TWO REVIEWS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!







I LOVE THIS FLAVA FLAVE!!!!

I give it 10 juicy strawberries !!!!!!!!

Thank you Krisitna again from Oikos for the coupons!!!


Mix in's for the strawberry flavor...

- Deep Chocolate Vitatop crumbled up in it !
- Barbaras Peanutbutter Puffins
- Some Carob Choco Chips



And the Second Review...........



Polaner Sugarfree Raspberry Jelly with Fiber!!


I am loving this stuff,  I love that it has fiber in it!!!

I give it a 7 out of 10 due to being sweetened with Splenda : p

But Im loving it!!!!


Uses for this Yummy Jelly......

- mixed in with some cottage cheese
-spread on some whole grain rice cakes
-mixed with Laughing Cow Cheese on a wrap with Turkey! Yum!






Wooooooooooooooooo love Reviews!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!




So Im going to get a nap in I believe : )



Piece Of Kate Today.............


Who is Beautiful, Sweet, Loves to Eat Cereal Every Morning, Goes to School In NYC, Has a Boyfriend named Mike, and is having a SWEET PB& Co GIVEAWAY?????


Gabriela at Une Vie Saine!!!!!



And if you are a new reader to her blog, you will be hooked, she is sweet and her blog rocks!!!!

And Another Giveaway............

Averie (my girl!!) from Love Veggies and Yoga is having a sweet giveaway as well!!!

Tropical Traditions Coconut Oil!!!



And Caution, Averie is always creating some yummy recipes over at her blog, so get ready to drool!!!! She always has something amazing!!! She is amazing!!! Love her!!!


Ok loves!!!! Muah and Hugs!!!!!

Im getting ready for more Snow!!!!!




Oh and if you have any Questions for me, shoot me an email at



Katie XoXo



Cant wait for Valentine's Day with my love!!!!!





 


Monday, February 8, 2010

Peanutbutter Protein Bar Recipe and going stir crazy!!!

                                                                         
Hello !!!!

I am going stircrazy up in here!!!

Tomorrow I will be able to finally venture out, been snowed in since Friday and let me tell you , I love my son and fiance but I need a break!!!!!

Mike was off work today , and Anthony was off school again, and he is off tomorrow too!!

We are getting more snow tomorrow as well , 6-10 inches more, so I am jetting out in the morning before it starts and heading to the Trader Joes maybe and to mail my secret blogger valentine!!


Oh my! Cant wait to get out!!!!!




Soooooooo I have nothing new to post really, not even eats, cause they were more snacks , just been in a blah cause of the snow!!


BUT I HAVE THE RECIPE FOR THE

        PEANUTBUTTER PROTEIN BARS...........







1 cup of peanutbutter (whatever kind you like, I used DCD from PB&Co)

3 tablespoons of Honey or Agave

1 1/2 Cups of Chocolate Protein Powder ( I used Biochem Choco Fudge )

1 Cup Oats

2-5 Tablesppons of water



Mix Honey/Agave  and Peanutbutter in a bowl, microwave for 30 seconds

Add rest of the ingredients in and mix together

Press the mixture into a 9x9 tray and refrigerate for 20-25 minutes

cut into 12 bars and enjoy!!!!


These were delish!!!

Im sure you can do different flavor protein powder too, come up with other creations or whatever!!



Hope you enjoy if you make them loves!!!!




Im sorry this post was a little blah!!!!


I will be having a giveaway coming soon.......some yummy almonds!!!!!!!



yay for giveaways!!!!!



Oh and today is National Oatmeal Day!!!!!

Did you celebrate???


Piece Of Kate Today.......


PajamaJeans are taking over the world, lol!!

Check the site out,

Pajamas You Live In, Jeans You Sleep In





I think Im ok with just my regular jeans !

I rock them well day and night, but not for sleepytime!



Have a good night loves!!!!!!!!


Katie XoXoXo







Sunday, February 7, 2010

SuperBowl Sunday and Peanutbutter Bar yum!


Hello Lovers across blog land!!!!!!!



I hope everyone is having a great Sunday, not just any SUNDAY, Superbowl Sunday!!!!


We are watching the game right now as I post this, but I am watching for the commercials!!

THe Dorito Commercial That was just on with the little boy was too funny!!!!

Mike is watching the game because he is in a Superbowl Poll and Anthony is watching because he just loves football!!


So that is what is going down in our little love nest : )



We are still snowed in , but I think I will be able to venture out tomorrow, I have to get my secret blogger valentine gift mailed out!!!




The goods are ready to go in this bag, and no I did not get my secret Valentine 3 for 25 thongs! lol! I will leave that up to their lover to do!!! Just using the bag to carry the stuff in!


I will be shipping that out tomorrow!!



Today we bummed around : ) Mike and I did go tot he gym to get a workout in! I was happy to get out!


Starla is loving her first BLIZZARD!! She is the cutest!!!





Pug In The Snow!!!!





I enjoyed some yummy lunch yesterday, snack plate......



Veggies + Tribe Hummus + Glennys Soy Crisps Barbeque + Gala Organic Apple


REVIEW..........



Glenny's Soy Crisps Barb-B-Que Flavor is pretty much my favorite flavor of these!!
I love the apple cinnamon too, but these are bomb! Just like Barbeque Potato Chips but healthier !

10/10 all the way!!!!!



Good use for these besides poppin them in yo mouth....

- crumble into a salad for a healthier crouton
- dip in some hummus
-crumble in some cottage cheese



And dinner last night.....




grilled up some tofu ........

Seasoned with..........



Bragg Liquid Aminos Spray and Cumin : )



Then threw it in a veggie loving bowl with Butternut Squash and veggies mix underneath!

I used Annies Honey Mustard Dressing on top : )



And Dessert was.............


Rice Dream Mint Carob Chip


+







This Combo was so yummy!!! I heat up the brownie to make it nice and warm : )

Mint Brownie Icecream Delish!!!



REVIEW...................



Rice Dream Mint Carob Chip was just ok, I dont know it just had a weird aftertaste to it !

I give it a 7/10

The brownie vitatop mixed in saved it for real!




Ok so there is The Reviews For Today... Like I said Im going to be doing more so you peeps know whats up and what makes me smile and what makes me frown!!!




Breakfast Greek Yogurt Parfait Bowls Make Me Smile.....



Vanilla Chobani + Fiber One + Bearnaked Vanilla Almond Granola + A spoonful of Mighty Maple PB& Co




I love my breakfast like this : )



And Lunch was a eggwhite wrap...........




Eggwhites+ LC Swiss Cheese +Spinach in a LaTortilla Wrap




And now Im thinking what Im going to eat for dinner while sipping some green tea!!!

Hmmmm maybe some more tofu with veggies, who knows!



Piece Of Kate Today............


I really believe in ' Killing with Kindness '

I live by this, when someone has said something mean, done something mean, etc.... I just be my sweet self that I am and hope it wears off on them , if not it's ok, I feel better just knowing I am the bigger person : )

Reason I say this, I have seen alot of fellow bloggers getting rude or hurtful comments, and just wanted to share how I deal with it! I love all of you, don't let those Anonymous , which thats what they usually are, comments bother you!!

Muah!!!!!!!



Have a Wonderful SuperBowl Sunday!!!!

Oh and I made a yummy Peanutbutter no bake protein bar today.....



it is delish and very easy to make!

Will post recipe tomorrow if you loves would like to know!!1

GoodNight!!!!!!!!!!

Katie XoXoXo


Saturday, February 6, 2010

Blizzard 2010 and Reviews!

Hello Loves : )

I am snowed in here in Alexandria, VA with my loves : )

I have never seen this much snow in my pretty little life so far, it is crazy!!!


It is so crazy ! It is still snowing too, the snow is past my knees, and let me tell you how fun it was taking the pup out this morning! I had to clear a spot for her! We have about 20 inches here right now, and still getting more!



So I am SNOWED in for sure!!!!! I will take more pics later too, it was just me outside only so far, Mike is still sleeping and Anthony just got up!



So since I am snowed in thought I would do some reviews............



First Up.... Raspberry Flavor Chobani!!!!!!






I have to say I loved this flavor!! I dont think you can go wrong wih Raspberry : )

I give it a 9 out of 10!!!!

Some good Mix Ins with this Flavor

- PB& Co Dark Choco Dreams
- Chocolate PB 2 Powder
- Banana



Next Up..... Veggie Patch Meatless Meatballs!




These by far are my favorite brand of meatless meatballs, I just love how they are a little bigger than the other brands I tried as well : )

10 out of 10 I give these lovely meatballs!!!


Some great uses for these :

- In a Wrap with some hummus or Laughing Cow Cheese
- in a salad with lots of veggies
- make a pasta with tofu shirataki noodles , meatless meatballs add finishing touch!



Last Review.. Caramel Oikos Yogurt!!



Im loving how creamy the caramel was in this, I was afraid it would be runny, but it was the best!!

10 out of 10!!!!!!!!! Loved it!


Great things to do with this yogurt :

- dip some yummy apples in it
- mix in with half oats and a banana
- freeze it for a yummy frozen yogurt



Hope you enjoyed my reviews for today!!

I am going to review more, I find it very beneficial when us foodbloggers do reviews!!!




Piece Of Kate Today........



Imitation Crab is the bomb dot com!!!!

I dont mind if it's not the real thang!!!

Sometimes Imitation is Just As Good!!!!

( I mixed it in with squid salad )


Only thing I dont like that is imitation is this..........




I just have to have the real thing : )

And If I cant have the real purse then that's ok too, I wont have either !!

I have a purse addicition, we all have our vices, this is one of mine, gucci purses and louis vuittons!!!




PLUS my Louis Vuitton makes for a good headrest, I get my moneys worth !!! lol!!




Have a great day loves!!!!!!!!!!!!


What are some of your vices????



Katie XoXoXo

Thursday, February 4, 2010

Imma Be, Imma Be......

Hello sweet peeps!!!

Almost Friday , excited for the weekend!!

I am not too excited due to a blizzard we are supposed to be getting!!!

We will be snowed in, but at least we will be prepared, supposed to get 12-18 inches starting tomorrow at noon!!

I will be getting Anthony from school early tomorrow to be safe, so he is excited for that!

We have to go to the grocery store tonight to get our goods, going to be crazy there!!

I went to Whole Foods today to pick up goodies, and let me say this is the FIRST TIME EVER I did not want to be at Whole Foods!!

It was a madhouse there becuase of the blizzard coming! I got in and out of there!!


So I dedicate this post to my favorite group ever The Black Eyed Peas, loving their new song, and tying it in with my review of some eats, new treats, review and more....



Imma Be Imma Be.....

loving this new snack combo of cottage Cheese + apple + SF Raspberry Jelly


Imma Be Imma Be Imma Be...



Loving me some Greens and tofu : )



Imma Be Imma Be Imma Be...


On The Next Level.....


Level One...

Level 3...




Imma Be Imma Be Imma Be....


Rocking this headband , Heart for Valentines Day


Imma Be Imma Be Imma Be...

Loving my goods I picked up from Whole Foods.....


Justins Imma Be Loving , always loving : )




Larabar in Cinnamon Roll and PB & J + Clif Mojo Imma Be Loving


Gardein Tuscan Chix Breasts , new for me to try



Squid Salad and Seaweed Salad Imma Be eating asap



Imma Be Imma Be addicted to these new Almonds, Imma Be loving my new crack !


Imma Be stuffing my face with some Rice Dream Mint Carob Chip this weekend



Imma Be sippin  Kombucha Guava Goddess



Imma be faithful to my PB Puffins , love them


Imma Be Imma Be Imma Be




Eating tofu and seaweed salad, thats how I roll


Imma Be Imma Be Imma Be...




having dessert on the side ..yogurt + goji Berries


Imma Be Imma Be Imma Be Reviewing....



Larabar Chocolate mint!

Love this bar, its dessert disguised as a snack!

Imma Be Imma Be giving this a 10/10!!!!!



Imma Be Imma Be Imma Be.....



Drinking Green Monsters , Imma Be feeling refreshed from them !


Imma Be Imma Be Imma Be...



Chillin with my crew this weekend : )



Imma Be Imma Be Imma Be Living the good life and being snowed in : )



Hope you enjoyed this post : ) Love me some Black Eyed Peas!!


I am off to shower up and as soon as Mike gets home go to grocery store! Yikes for crazy times there!!



Piece Of Kate Today...........



Little Fact about Me.... I LOVE CAKE!!!!!

I love Vanilla , Chocolate, Marble, filled with Jellly..

Icecream Cake, Mint Choco Cake, Funfetti Cake..

Love a cake filled belly!!!!


So now you know the way to my heart...

well one of the ways..

but this would be a great start!!



LOVE ALL OF YOU TO PIECES, PIECES OF CAKE!!!!!!! HEHEHE!!!!!!


Have a great Thursday!!!!


What is your favorite flavor or kind of cake??????????????




This is Mine...................


Coldstone Mint Cookies and Cream Icecream Cake Baby!!!!

Katie XoXoXo




Wednesday, February 3, 2010

Hump Day and Carrot Cake Day!

                                                                    Woooooooooooo!!!!!

 Its Wednesday! Almost to the weekend!!!

Anthony had no school today due to a little snow, and when i say little Im serious, roads are not bad at all, but in DC when it snows even just a dusting, schools close, everyone freaks out, lol!!

Too funny!!! So snow day for Anthony! I dragged him to the gym with me, he played in the Basketball court while I did Cardio and legs!! Squats + Lunges + Donkey Kicks = death!



Oh and here is a little tour of my gym where I live and the basketball court here too....



 The Basketball Court , it is really nice, nice for Anthony to play too while I am at the gym, this is also where we have Body Blast Class and yoga : )





The gym is really nice, there is a weight area too and a smith machine : )


There is a little tour : )


Today is National Carrot Cake Day so make some of Hungry Girls cupcakes to celebrate!!!!!



For cupcakes:

1 1/2 cups shredded carrots, roughly chopped if shreds are long

1 cup (1/4th of box) Pillsbury Moist Supreme Reduced Sugar Cake Mix, Classic Yellow

3/4 cup whole-wheat flour

3/4 cup canned pure pumpkin

2/3 cup fat-free liquid egg substitute (like Egg Beaters Original)

2/3 cup canned crushed pineapple in juice (not drained)

2/3 cup Splenda No Calorie Sweetener (granulated)

1/4 cup raisins (not packed)

2 tbsp. brown sugar (not packed)

1 1/2 tsp. pumpkin pie spice

1 1/2 tsp. cinnamon

1 tsp. baking powder



For frosting:

4 oz. fat-free cream cheese, softened

1/3 cup Fage Total 0% Greek Yogurt (or another thick, plain fat-free yogurt)

1/2 cup Splenda No Calorie Sweetener (granulated)

1/2 tsp. vanilla extract



Directions:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a medium bowl, combine all dry cupcake ingredients except for the carrots and raisins (in other words -- cake mix, flour, Splenda, brown sugar, pumpkin pie spice, cinnamon, and baking powder). Mix well and set aside. In a large bowl, mix together pumpkin, egg substitute, and 1/4 cup water until blended. Add the contents of the medium bowl to the large bowl. Using a wire whisk or fork, blend until just mixed. Then, stir in the carrots, pineapple, and raisins. Spray a 12-cup muffin pan with nonstick spray. Evenly distribute cake mixture among the cups, and place in the oven to cook for 20 - 25 minutes (until a toothpick poked into the center of one comes out clean). While the cupcakes cook, combine all the frosting ingredients in a small bowl. Using a whisk or fork, blend until smooth. Place frosting in the fridge to chill. Once cupcakes are fully cooked, remove the pan from the oven and allow to cool completely. Then plate cupcakes, and spread frosting evenly over tops. Refrigerate until frosting has set and you're ready to serve. Enjoy!!! MAKES 12 SERVINGS



Serving Size: 1 frosted cupcake

Calories: 130

Fat: 1g

Sodium: 205mg

Carbs: 26g

Fiber: 2.5g

Sugars: 10g

Protein: 5g



 
 
                                                                   Delish and healthy!!!!!
 
 
 
 
Just like my breakfast!!

Half Oatbran + Half Oikos Greek Plain Yogurt mixed with Biochem Choco Fudge Protein Powder + Banana with Chocolate PB 2 on top!!!!


Love this combo!!!!!!!

The PB2 rocks!!! I ordered sample packs of it online and I am thinking I will order a jar now!!


And I have a review from snackage I had yesterday!






This is my favorite bar ever!!! I always give it a
10 out of 10!!!

Mike loves these too, I got him hooked!!!!


And a review on some yum Granola!!!!





I give this a 10/10 also!!! I love adding this to top my smoothies off with!!!



I did top my Green Monster Smoothie off with it today.....



Love the crunch factor : )



Great Post Workout Smoothie : )

Half Banana + Jay Robb Chocolate Protein Powder + Almond Breeze Unsweetened Milk + 1 tsp Blue Diamond Almond Butter + ice + Xanathan Gum


Yum!!!!


Oh and Janetha this is for you beauty.......



Smoothie Stache : ) Will be sending to you : )

Please excuse the post workout face, lol : )



Oh what a day!!! My poor booty will be sore tomorrow!!!


And so funny some of you didn't know Hello Kitty had a boyfriend!! Glad I showed you she does!!!




Piece Of Kate Today..........


A good night out with good friends is something I feel we need when we can make the time : ) I like to go out with my friends and leave lover at home, we have to have our own time too, it's nice to do our own things : )



Love my girls : )


Have a great hump day!!!


Katie XoXoXo


Tuesday, February 2, 2010

LOST and Love!!

Happy Tuesday Sugarpies!!!!!!!



I am so excited for tonight at 8!!

LOST SEASON 6 STARTS!!!!!!



I am super excited!! Anyone else hooked on this show??? I have to say I love Hurley, he is too cute and I love Richard, the guy that never ages, lol! He is hot, Mike gets mad when I say that!! lol!




SO U KNOW WHERE I WILL BE TONIGHT : ) GLUED TO THE TV!!!!!




Lets get onto LOVE.......


Some things I love today and everyday ......





Greek Yogurt Parfaits In a Wine Glass




Might Maple on top ! PB & Co I am obsessed!





Lots of Latortilla Wraps filled with yums!




My beautiful baby pug Starla lying next to me : )




This sweet shirt from Forever 21  : )




My Fitball, I even just use it by itself without the dvd, it's an easy way to watch tv and get a workout in : )





Protein Brownie Batter has been a nightly dessert in my tummy!!



Love that its almost Valentine's Day and I love Hello Kitty and her Boyfriend Daniel! That is so Mike and I!




Love my lover : ) he just is the best, so blessed : ) we have our rough times, but we are strong and get through it : ) thats what love is about!





Love my little lover Anthony , he is a handsome little man !




So there is a little LOVE ramble!



I need to get my lovely booty off to get little lover Anthony!


Piece Of Kate Today.........


There is only one way to happiness, and that is to cease worrying things which are beyond the power of our will.



                                              - Epictetus



    I love this quote, it means so much to me, because I have let things that were happening bad to me that I could not control, ruin happy times for me. I learned to not do this anymore, because you will miss out on happy times and you cheat yourself , Mike has really taught me this, I have let times with us that were supposed to be happy,  get ruined  because of other sad/hurtful things going on in my life I couldnt control. I am so glad I have this positive outlook now : )


                                      






Happy Tuesday!!!!!!!!!!


What is  one of your favortie shows on television?? 

Mine is LOST, duh!! lol!!


Katie XoXoXo