…But only because of my ridiculous trip to HR today, which felt more like The Amazing Race than an exit interview…
The building has 19 floors. The elevators are split so they don’t all go to every floor. I had to go to the 19th floor, then the 5th, then the 19th, and then the 5th again. Because I have nothing better to do right now…like, oh, I don’t know, packing maybe? The lobby guard thought I was out of my mind as I went back and forth between one set of elevators and the other. He wasn’t too far off…but hey, at least I get my last pay check now! Definitely worth it 🙂
In other uninteresting news, my insomnia has returned in full force, and in the last 72 hours I haven’t slept more than 8 hours. I guess it could be due to the stress of moving, but I don’t feel stressed, so who knows. Sometimes the subconscious is a tricky devil woman.
What? You wanted a food related post? Ok ok.
Another raw oat creation (with banana, raisins, cinnamon, stevia, etc.)
Followed by a caramel apple.
Well. Caramel greek yogurt + an apple. But, it’s basically the same thing…
For lunch I made a vat of guacamole with the remaining 1/2 of an avocado, raw corn off the cob, carrots, red bell peppers, and Garlic Gold salt nuggets.
I supplemented my raw guac with a side plate of raw Livin’ Spoonful raw crackers, carrots, and hummus. This is a big plate, so you can see how big the crackers really are.
And yet, two raw crackers ALWAYS turns into four. Why only four you ask? In case you were thinking that I suddenly grasped the concept of moderation, think again. The crackers are sold in packs of four.
Later in the afternoon I snacked on apples and peanut butter. Lately, I haven’t been liking peanut butter. I think almond butter has ruined it for me. In an effort to stimulate my taste buds, I mixed crunchy (blech!) PB with soymilk and cinnamon to make a peanutty sauce which I then drizzled over the apple slices. Not so great. After eating half, I scrapped the rest of the nuttiness off and finished the apples solo. I have such issues with nuts. I really want to like them, and sometimes I’m all about them, but other times the sound of them makes me nauseous.
For dinner, Kyle and I took a break from our semi-contained zone of destruction (it looked like Haiti up in hurrr) to grab dinner with some friends (my last monthly dinner date with my girls).
I had been wanting to go to Souen for quite some time, but when I saw how Maggie raved about it a few days ago, my mind was made up.
SoHo isn’t exactly an easy commute from the UWS, but I’ve been macro curious lately, and anyways, I needed a break from staring at piles of clothes, books, pots and cords.
The restaurant went from nearly empty to full in a matter of minutes. Thank goodness we arrived a bit early. We snagged a table for 4 just in the nick of time. My girlies arrived, and still the wait staff was beyond aloof. Tick tock tick tock…finally we flagged someone over to order wine.
In a word: blech.
I don’t generally like Bordeaux’s, but I wasn’t the one picking, so I went with it. The wine was far too warm and pretty mediocre all around. In Heather’s defense, the choices were minimal, so it was kinda slim pickins. Kyle had to order three different beers (from the menu) before they finally had one. Not a great start…
We decided to start off by sharing the Steamed Dumplings (six wheat dumplings filled with seitan, nappa, ginger and scallions). Not impressed.
I can definitely appreciate clean food, but the dish was devoid of flavor all together!
Even the accompanying sauce wasn’t able to rescue the appetizer. They were basically plain steamed rice noodles.
Despite the two strikes, I was still optimistic about my dinner. I had a serious craving for warm veggies and kabocha squash, so I found the perfect dish on the menu.
A huge bowl of Hayato Soup (with tofu, cabbage, sprouts, broccoli, squash, shiitake, onions, carrot, bean sprouts and green in miso broth).
It arrived piping hot and took well over 20 minutes to cool down to a reasonable temperature, but I waited patiently. And waited. And waited. And finally tasted it…
Macrobiotic = bland
Plain and simple, this soup had nothing going on in the flavor department. And I really wanted to like it, so believe me when I say, it was VERY disappointing.
Kyle ordered Blackened Cod which looked great, and he liked it a lot, but the portion was TEENY tiny and didn’t fill him up at all.
I did try Heather’s Pad Thai which had an AWESOME peanut sauce with lime. She had the best order for sure.
Marisa got Vegetables and Soba Noodles in soup, but she had the same issues I did. It was too hot, and when she finally did taste it, it was just plain bland.
I was sad that I didn’t love this place, but even more sad that I didn’t even LIKE the place. Their service was slow, they didn’t seem knowledgeable about the menu, and half the items on the menu weren’t actually available. Bummer.
I had an apple upon returning home and then set back to work packing. Gah. Will packing ever end!!! The movers come tomorrow and here I am blogging. Brilliant.
Before I sign off, though, I wanted to let you all know that I have a guest post up on Kate and Maggie’s blog Eat The Damn Cake. These lovely girls have such mature and thought-provoking posts, in which they discuss all the dirty little secrets that go on in the complicated minds of females…I was honored to share my own two cents neuroses.
Also, my girl Ethel has (finally) posted on her NYC visit. Check it out for more pics of us frolicking in the (long since deceased) sunshine.
The subconscious is definitely a tricky devil woman. Without a doubt.
Also, good luck moving tomorrow!!!!
I totally agree about Souen, I was so not impressed. The only good part was that my friends and I were sitting next to the girl who played Juno!
I really really loved your guest post!
I have to say, I’m a Souen lover. BUT, I’m sort of known for liking bland food — though I try to post more flavorful recipes on da bloggie.
Where do you get your livin Spoonful crackers? Dying to try ’em!
Tehehehe–I don’t think a 1/2 an avocado translates into a VAT of guac, lol! You are too much 🙂
I am with ya on the nut thing…I really really really want to like them! But…there is always the but, right?!? I just can’t. I have to say, though, you have far surpassed me in your nutty adventures and the fact that you DO eat them quite a bit in various forms deserves major props in my book–go you! I have found I don’t mind pumpkin seeds, so I am trying to get those in more often. Progress? Maybe. We’ll see…
I love your raw oat brekkie, and I am off to read your guest post! Good luck with the rest of packing, and get some sleep girl!
Courtney
All that food looks so delicious! Congrats on getting your last paycheck!!!
I’m sorry to hear about your insomnia! I’m sure things will calm down once you officially move. Hopefully the packing isn’t too painful!
I’ve been sticking to almond (Barney!) butter and Sunbutter for the past few months, and I agree — every time I have regular old peanut butter, it seems inferior. Going to check out your guest post now!
it’s the WORST when you think you are going to love something and then it’s sub par. boo.
i actually have never really gotten into almond butter (gasp! or hummus!), but do love me some pb — i can’t eat it every day though, because i do get sick of it.
wasabi peas on the other hand… i could eat those until the cows come home.
Your guacamole “vat” looks good! And insomnia sounds like no fun at all. Hope you start getting some sleep!
I haven’t had caramel oikos in a while and miss it. Throwing in apple is a great way to make it a larger portion and I love caramel apples so I gotta try that!
I get beyond nervous/irritable when I’m trapped in a building like that and can’t navigate my way to the floor I need. I got anxious just reading about your experience. Blech.
Good luck with the move! I hope the sun comes out for you.
I really think you need to halve your portions. How were you even hungry for dinner?
KIDDING, obvs.
I am soooo dying to try those crackers. And whenever you make a raw guac salad, I want to run to the store for the ingredients. GAHHH infiltrating my mind!!
xoxoxo
talk about the damn devil woman!!
I drink warm soy milk with a pinch a tini pinch mind u of pepper and turmeric. Works like magic!! Was suggested by a Holistic Healer..
I overslept the first day in fact!! catching up with the lost sleep i guess..
I CAN’T BELIEEEVE YOU’RE LEAVING SO SOOON!! ahh caps sorry hahaha
anyways nuttin like a packing break that includes bad food and blogging about bad food. hope moving day was a success girlfran 😉
Mmm love the idea of adding corn to fresh guac!
Thanks for the shout out E! One more night’s sleep! Will totes check out your guest post! EEEEK!!!!!!
“I’m so excited! and I just can’t hide it!” Jessie Spanno (sp?)
that sucks abuot the meal…at least you could fix it with your apple addiction 😉
i am having a hate relationship with peanut butter right now too! i just love the taste of almond butter at the moment that i can’t stomach the pb. weirddddd. at least i’m not alone 😉
good luck packing!
There is no excuse for food being bland just because there’s no meat in it! I’m sorry your meal was bleh. Last nigh, mine was too.
I’ve been reading and just wanted to say hi and blog on, sister!
Last time I moved, I just threw everything out. It was cleansing. Just a thought.
What’s peanut butter? 😉
haha. i had a semi-cleansing experience. big time purging went down, but we still have way too much sh!t. i dont know how or why – but goodwill made out quite nicely at the end of it all.
im so far away from you right now!!!
weirdddddddd
how interesting…it sounds odd, but ill give it a shot.
baHAHAH. because i’m a fatty, obvs 🙂
ok, the hummus thing i already knew…and i thought i had come to terms with it, but this almond butter thing is just plain unacceptable. haha. i kid of course, but seriously, its divine, so give it a shot.
last year i ate a million and one wasabi peas and then one day i got the flu and puked them up all day long. it was THE worst experience of my life and i cant even stand to look at them anymore. for a while even the mention of it made me nauseous.
havent tried sunbutter. what does it taste like? yum, i wanna try now!!
true story about the avo. it was all i have left though, and since i wanted to make it a vat, i just added a sh!t ton of ingreds until it filled the bowl. that bowl is a MONSTER sized one fyi.
your email about my guest post made me smile from ear to ear. i wanted to email you back but we were in the middle of moving. we are officially long lost twins. definitely.
i got them from the company. they are a teeny tiny company so i’m trying to spread the word – you can get them at my opensky store though!!!
yeah, whats with all the celebs flocking there. its not that great. ah well. you live and learn…
🙂