Oh hey, I know I said my blogging schedule would be jacked up with this NYC trip, but I guess I lied. Thanks to Virgin’s power outlets I was able to use my computer for longer than 35 minutes (no lie, that’s seriously how long my laptop lasts sans power cord). Anyways, you can thank Richard Branson for this (semi) timely post.
Wednesday started with an anxiety ridden soccer game, followed by a fruity celebration.
‘Twas nearly patriotic. Red, white yellow and blue. Sorry Landon Donovan, next game day I’ll get my act together.
The fruit didn’t hold me over long though, so I supplemented it with a raspberry greek yogurt and an apple.
FYI, the pink Chobani is no longer the plain flavor. Now that Chobani has added raspberry to their line-up, the plain is in a blue container and the raspberry and pomegranate are sharing various shades of pink. Tricky tricky.
For lunch I discovered what is sure to be my next obsession: avocado toast.
It was so good, I had another slice immediately after.
This time with a fatty slice of bread (same drool-worthy bread as the other night).
A touch of hummus on top would have made this even better, but for some inexplicable reason, there wasn’t any in the house. Criminal, I know.
After lunch, I soaked up some rays in the backyard and then set to work on more wedding stuff…that is, until Mia decided to position herself across everything we were working on.
Well played kitty, well played.
She’s just too cute to push aside. Mission accomplished.
In the afternoon, my middle sister came over and we played until dinner time. And since the whole family was back in town, it meant one thing:
TACO NIGHT!!!
TJs hand-made corn tortillas
The fixins’ (yes, we still use the same bowls from our childhood)
The beans magical fruit
A faux cheese blend.
Here’s a sad stat: ALL THREE of us siblings don’t tolerate dairy :( What happened to us in utero will forever remain a mystery…but unfortunately, we are all cursed by the dairy monster (thanks parents?).
Wah Wah Wah.
But before you go feeling too sorry for us, check out this new kind of dairy free queso that my sis picked up at Trader Joe’s for us to try out.
Soy-Sation is a one of the better cheese alternatives I’ve tried. It melts, too.
Pretty decent stats, although the list of ingreds is a tad longer than I’d like…but then again, it IS a fake cheese, so it’s not like I expected anything very pure.
My mom fried the corn tortillas while the rest of us got to chopping the toppings.
Bubble bubble toil and trouble.
Then it was assembly time.
I am a pro when it comes to taco stuffing. I always ALWAYS pack in more than I know will fit.
My refried bean base acted as the glue, holding everything else in place.
And as usual, I opted for un-fried corn tortillas because my stomach isn’t very tolerant of fried foods and I was also about to board a flight across the country. Trust, this was more of a gift to my neighbs than anything else.
After dinner, Kyle and I headed to SFO for our red-eye flight to NYC. The idea of being back in Manhattan is so crazy! It feels weird. I am all giddy. This trip will be very different because we are no longer residents, dealing with the hassles of living in the city, and working, and commuting, and all that sh!z. This time we are visitors, with no agenda, and the benefit of familiarity. Should be SO much FUN.
Avocado toast is delicious! Try it with nutritional yeast sprinkled on top.
Our cat is named Mia too! She’s named after my grandmother’s cat Mia who looked a lot like your Mia but more silver. I couldn’t come up with a new name when we got our Mia so I recycled.
Have a great time in NY. I have to admit we’ve only been back once since we moved from there, but once in the middle of summer is enough.
omg i’m not the only one obsessed w/ avocado toast?! i had that for dinner last night! it’s AMAZING. my mum used to eat it as her comfort food when she lived in south america and i totally get why. love love love it. will wave to you as we cross in the air on monday! xx
What!? No hummus? Sacrilege, I say.
Funnily (or not) enough, soy cheese has an even worse effect on my IBS than dairy cheese…I wish the UK had Daiya.
Great to re-visit a city in different circumstances…I’m sure you’ll view it through new eyes 🙂 Have a fantastic time.
xxx
My fam loves build your own taco/fajita nights too, so fun! I hope you have tons of fun playing in Manhattan and enjoying the city!
your cat looks exactly like mine! so cute 🙂
also, that toast? yeah. i want it. my avocado needs to friggin hurry up and ripen already now!
Avocado toast is by far one of the best things ever. I’m so sad I’m out of avocados. I do have hummus though…. 🙂
I’ve never seen anyone actually fry their own tortillas at home? Although fried foods don’t like me much either, so I would stay away regardless.
I highly recommend avocado on Whole Foods brand woven wheat crackers…it’s pretty much the best avocado accompaniment ever.
I love your blog – I have been reading it for months and only just started my own. I would love for you to check it out!
-Kati
Hey Kati! Thanks for the comment – I will def check your site out. PS can’t wait to try the WF crackers you rec’d. WF knows their stuff…
did you say you had no hum in the house…
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Yes!!! So effing horrible.
i love avocado toast!! another way i love to eat that is to mash some avocado up with a tiny bit of braggs amino and then spreading it on toast – it adds sooo much flavor!
I’m horrible. Here I am, tens of thousands of miles away from the biggest avocado producing place, and suddenly I just crave avocados like crazy. Your avocado toast just looks so good! I shall make that as soon as I get to LA!
Enjoy your NYC trip! I’ll be there perhaps this Aug! 😀
Avocado toast is my new fave – especially with sea salt, cracked pepper, and tomato slices. I die.
saw on Gena’s blog that you ran into her?! omg why can’t I run into you!
Have fun in SFO. Red eyes suck. The big one. At least there are no kids involved!
xo
I LOVE avocado toast! I just realized I need to restock my avocado supply so I can have that. And your (nearly) patriotic fruit looks so summery 🙂
you are the epitome of jetsetter these days. JEALOUS.
i recently read an article in a women’s health magazine about making your hair shiny using avocado, and i was all, what? i’m so going to eat that avocado and not rub it in my hair, thanks.
MMM!!! I love Soy-Sation!!! It’s one of my fave lactose-free cheeses….And Daiya….Thank goodness I have a partner in crime when you move down here…
p.s. trend on my comments about you moving much? 😉
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