Hullo and Happy Thursday, boos! 😀
Did you know that the birds start singing at around 4 AM and that they stop at around 5? No? Well, I can assure you that they do; or at least the ones outside my window do. How was it that I came about gaining such incredible knowledge, you might ask? Well, I was lucky enough to be awake before the crack of dawn to witness the monumental event with my very own eyes ears. I mean, who needs sleep when it only causes us to miss out on such simple, everyday pleasures…
… Uhm, I do. I choose sleep, please.
Unfortunately, it wasn’t up to me, so my day started off at 3:45 AM when I woke up to take my nightly trip to the bathroom and was unable to fall back asleep. Sigh. I’m not bitter, just a bit groggy. Actually, I think I might have managed to doze off a few times after that, but the majority of my time was spend tossing, turning, swearing, and Google Readering (let’s just pretend that’s a verb, okay?).
I have no idea why, but sleep just wasn’t in the cards this morning. I blame the weather. Or rising gas prices. Or the fact that I was crazy itchy after providing the mosquitos with a delicious feast on my walk last night. Whatever it was, I threw in the towel at around 5:30 and got up to go make breakfast…
Blueberry Muffin Breakfast Bake
… and surprisingly didn’t burn the house down in the process. Actually, judging by my actions, you’d probably never be able to tell that I was slightly intoxicated sleep deprived. Looking at my eats, on the other hand? Well, I’ll just let you be the judge on that one…
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We’re all familiar with cookies and milk, yes? Well, what about cookies in milk? I mean, who needs cereal when you’ve got ginger snaps?… and frozen mango chunks, apparently.
Don’t ask… Noooo idea.
And if that’s not oddball enough for you, lunch was when things really started to get interesting… I’m actually a bit hesitant to share this next tidbit of information with you, because:
a. I don’t want to gross you out, and
b. I don’t want to lose whatever respect you might have for me.
This is one of those things that should be kept hush hush; like all those things we do when no one else is around. Mmm hmm. In fact, I’m only sharing it with you because I consider us friends and I know [read: very much hope] that you won’t judge me too harshly. And if you must, then just remember… I was sleep deprived. Deep breath. And here we go…
I know, I know. What. is. that?! That, my friends, is what I called lunch. Maybe it doesn’t look so bad at first glance, but you might change your mind when you hear what actually went into it…
Brown rice with applesauce, hummus, and cinnamon; raw tofu with steamed broccoli and mustard.
Err… ?
Looking back, I have no idea how I came up with such a strange combination, other than to say… it’s exactly what I was craving, so I went with it. And before you ask, no, I’m not pregant and experiencing weird cravings for things like pickles and ice cream. I’m just… experiencing weird cravings.
 The logical part of my mind tried to talk me out of it, arguing that it wasn’t a normal combination of food, and that it would probably end up making me sick; but over the years I’ve learned that a craving denied is satisfaction denied, so I threw together the seemingly incompatible mish-mash of ingredients, enjoyed every bite, and didn’t experience any digestive complaints whatsoever.
Moral of the story? Listen to those cravings!
The only downside is that I may have grossed some of you out a little bit, but I’m sure you’ll forgive me with time, because I’m willing to bet that almost everyone has a hush-hush food combination that they love but don’t want to admit to. Mmm hmmm. That one. Admit it! You totally do!
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Anywho, the rest of my eats were nothing to brag about… Although I do have to give an honorable mention to two of my favorite things [read: almond butter and coffee] for helping me make it through the day in a relatively coherent manner.
But there’s nothing crazy about that, because everyone eats nut butter straight from the jar, right? 😉
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What’s the weirdest combination of flavors that you love?
What do you do when you wake up in the middle of the night and can’t fall back asleep?
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haha that does NOT sound gross at all…. go with your cravings girl!!!! in the dining hall i would occasionally eat cottage cheese mixed with applesauce. my favorite weird mixture was black beans microwaved with peanut butter, honey, and a ton of soymilk poured over, like a sweet bean soup. now tell me that’s not a weird combo.
haha that does NOT sound gross at all…. go with your cravings girl!!!! in the dining hall i would occasionally eat cottage cheese mixed with applesauce. my favorite weird mixture was black beans microwaved with peanut butter, honey, and a ton of soymilk poured over, like a sweet bean soup. now tell me that’s not a weird combo.
yup, I’m obsessed with you — completely obsessed.
p.s. brown rice with a-sauce and cinny sounds phenommmmm. how did you whip that puppy up? (if you don’t mind my asking. I feel like all I do is probe you for advice and wisdom. That’s what you get for being so brilliant ;))!
I just made a big old Note To Self to make brown rice with applesauce and cinnamon. Oh mydays, sounds SO good!
I like tempeh, with hot mashed banana and peanut butter and maple sizzup..I went through a phase of having it ALL the time and it was so good!
i’m always waking up in the night to pee :/ If I can’t get back to sleep…read normally, or turn on my laptop, read blogs and eat cereal!
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I just made a big old Note To Self to make brown rice with applesauce and cinnamon. Oh mydays, sounds SO good!
I like tempeh, with hot mashed banana and peanut butter and maple sizzup..I went through a phase of having it ALL the time and it was so good!
i’m always waking up in the night to pee :/ If I can’t get back to sleep…read normally, or turn on my laptop, read blogs and eat cereal!
I seriously use to think all my food cravings were weird until I started blogging lol I don’t feel weird anymore. I think the weirdest food combo I have is cottage cheese mixed with yogurt and cinnamon topped with cocoa almonds and a spoonful (or 2) 😉 of pb 😀 It’s amazing!
Btw I seriously think of you every time I have almond butter now, which I had like 30 minutes ago haha
I seriously use to think all my food cravings were weird until I started blogging lol I don’t feel weird anymore. I think the weirdest food combo I have is cottage cheese mixed with yogurt and cinnamon topped with cocoa almonds and a spoonful (or 2) 😉 of pb 😀 It’s amazing!
Btw I seriously think of you every time I have almond butter now, which I had like 30 minutes ago haha
Mmmm your breakfast looks SO good!
And ginger snaps in milk is genius 😉
I actually giggled when I read about your lunch XD Brown rice with applesauce actually sounds so good! But is the raw tofu tasty?!
I agree listening to cravings is the way to go!
When I can’t go back to sleep I usually grab my phone and start listening to music or surfing the web…I hate it when that happens!
The raw tofu is actually really tasty! Especially with the addition of mustard. But then again, I’m one of those people that actually don’t mind the taste of raw tofu, so it might not be for everyone.
Mmmm your breakfast looks SO good!
And ginger snaps in milk is genius 😉
I actually giggled when I read about your lunch XD Brown rice with applesauce actually sounds so good! But is the raw tofu tasty?!
I agree listening to cravings is the way to go!
When I can’t go back to sleep I usually grab my phone and start listening to music or surfing the web…I hate it when that happens!
The raw tofu is actually really tasty! Especially with the addition of mustard. But then again, I’m one of those people that actually don’t mind the taste of raw tofu, so it might not be for everyone.
The only thing that is weird to me was the raw tofu! haha! Sometimes I throw together quite strange meals, too! But it always satisfies!
I hate when I wake up like that I can’t sleep! Usually then I go and grab a snack, some cereal with warm milk. Makes me sleep!
I love cookie cereal! When I was little, I used waffer cookies (like Manner) broken in chunks, dunked in cold cold milk. Delicious
I hate when I wake up like that I can’t sleep! Usually then I go and grab a snack, some cereal with warm milk. Makes me sleep!
I love cookie cereal! When I was little, I used waffer cookies (like Manner) broken in chunks, dunked in cold cold milk. Delicious
Seriously? That lunch looks so delicious. I’m a huge fan of nut butters on everything (read: everything). I’ve tried them on kale, tuna, carrots, with soup, in tea, with all sorts of cereal, with cheese, you name it, I’ve tried it. Strange thing, it’s all good too!!
You have such a healthy relationship with your food now that I find to be a wonderful influence. I truly look forward to your daily posts and am more than delighted you have decided to blog again 🙂
Seriously? That lunch looks so delicious. I’m a huge fan of nut butters on everything (read: everything). I’ve tried them on kale, tuna, carrots, with soup, in tea, with all sorts of cereal, with cheese, you name it, I’ve tried it. Strange thing, it’s all good too!!
You have such a healthy relationship with your food now that I find to be a wonderful influence. I truly look forward to your daily posts and am more than delighted you have decided to blog again 🙂
Aww thanks so much, girl! I’m trying to show people that it’s definitely possible to recover and learn to love food again 😀
I have a very unique sleep schedule – I usually can’t sleep till like 2-3 and wake up 7:00 sharp every single morning. IT’s a bit annoying be honest.
My oddest favorite combo – mango chutney, hummus, cheese sandwich – although I don’t think that’s ALL that strange 😛
And cookie “cereal” is totally the way to go 🙂
that salad looks great! I love the random cravings! Today I’m craving some banana yogurt for lunch and my leftovers from last night which ends up being a really odd combo since my leftovers have this onion-y taste.
as for waking up in the middle of the night I usually wake up around 4 and just lay there until I think it’s an acceptable time to get out of bed haha
that salad looks great! I love the random cravings! Today I’m craving some banana yogurt for lunch and my leftovers from last night which ends up being a really odd combo since my leftovers have this onion-y taste.
as for waking up in the middle of the night I usually wake up around 4 and just lay there until I think it’s an acceptable time to get out of bed haha
Ha. Love it. That reminds me of when I was little. Red Lobster gives little kids applesauce instead of salad (or at least they used to), so I’d take my parents’ croutons and put them in my applesauce. I did that for years and loved every bite. I’m not so sure I’d dig it now, but just sayin’
Ha. Love it. That reminds me of when I was little. Red Lobster gives little kids applesauce instead of salad (or at least they used to), so I’d take my parents’ croutons and put them in my applesauce. I did that for years and loved every bite. I’m not so sure I’d dig it now, but just sayin’
Love the crazy cravings (the description sounds great!) I used to crave (and love) peanut butter and pickle tortillas as a kid (I guess I just really loved saltiness). Most of my cravings however are more textural if that makes sense (like something super crunchy and carby or something creamy with a carb to dunk it in, etc.)
I also woke up unusually early due to the sun being SO BRIGHT that it seeped through the blinds and made me think I might have to don sunglasses to get some sleep