The average diet is largely based on wheat and carbohydrate foundations. Many people across the globe find their meals starch heavy and nutrition lacking and their correlating health in decline. In this blog, find ways to add diversity to your diet with delicious, healthy foods, low in sugars and carbs, completely without wheat and gluten, and high in protein and fun!
Enjoy a Happy Kitchen!
Once again! I didn't fall off the earth, I was just drowning in paperwork and school. I didn't forget about the blog, though it's possible many people have. I'm back and it's ever so tempting to yell and jump up and down, because last night... I sang with John Rzeznik of the Goo Goo Dolls.
I don't think posting that on my food blog is going to make a difference, or announce to the world how over the moon excited and happy I was, but it's a start.
I SANG WITH JOHN RZEZNIK LAST NIGHT AT THE CONCERT!!!
And really, does anyone want to deal with the whole "caps lock is for cool"? No. It gets old and people just want to hear what my latest amazing dish is, not about some silly concert.
CAN YOU BELIEVE IT!!! I SANG INTO THE SAME MICROPHONE AS JOHN RZEZNIK!!!
So, when you start reading and think, "Wow, am I thankful she kept that to herself, I'm here for the cheesecake recipe," I'm just so happy I could oblige.
SINGING WITH GOO GOO DOLLS AT THE CONCERT LAST NIGHT IS A HIGHLIGHT IN MY LIFE AND A ONCE IN A LIFETIME CHANCE!!!
Did I mention I'm going to another one of their concerts tomorrow night?
Let's hope I can be as self controlled tomorrow as I was today.
And, as a welcome back from the dead party for my blog. This week will have a new recipe which is AMAZING (almost as amazing as singing with Johnny).
Hey, at least I tried to keep calm!
Pics! Though I don't have one yet of me actually singing with him because I was singing, not taking pics!
No, I did not just mess up the title of an old Billy Idol song. In fact, I'm neck deep in eggs and this project that I promised you was on it's way. I really hope it won't disappoint, because I've been working nonstop on this and so far, the prototype looks phenomenal.
But I digress! Everyone will see the project by Friday! TODAY is something AMAZING!!! A few days ago The Goo Goo Dolls announced their feature single to be released (right around the time of performing at the Inauguration!) The new album, "Magnetic" is due out on May 7 and the single was released to radio a few days ago, but now they finally posted it on their site! So, while I'm dealing with food and cake, I can listen to an upbeat tune. I'm not such a fan of the 'boyband' sound they have but the message is good, it's rock positive and I'm sure it will grow on me (or get filed in the ranks of a certain "this is crazy" song... which shall NEVER be mentioned again.)
alive, alive, alive is all I wanna feel tonight, tonight
i need to be where you are x2
hey you look around can you hear that noise
it's a rebel sound
we got no where else to go
and when the sun goes down
and we fill the streets
you gonna dance till the morning to the rebel's beat
you can take everything from me cuz this is all I need
you know that life is like a ticking clock
nobody knows when it's gonna stop, ya
before I'm gone I need to touch someone
with a word with a kiss with a decent song ya
and it gets lonely when you live out loud
when the truth that you seek isn't in this crowd
you better find your voice better make it loud
we gotta burn that fire or we'll just burn out
alive, alive, alive is all I wanna feel
tonight, tonight
i need to be where you are x2
hey you, look around can you hear that noise
it’s a rebel sound
we got nowhere else to go
and when the sun goes down
and we fill the streets
you’re gonna dance till the morning to the rebel's beat
you can take everything from me, oh yeah
you can take everything from me
‘cause this is all I need
we are free tonight
and everything’s alright
put your arms around me
baby, show me how to move you
‘cause there’s no worries, there’s no cares
feel the sound that’s everywhere
take what’s ours for once and baby, run like hell!
hey you, look around
can you hear that noise, it’s a rebel sound
we got nowhere else to go
hey you, look around
can you hear that noise, it’s a rebel sound
we got nowhere else to go
and when the sun goes down
and we fill the streets
you’re gonna dance till the morning to the rebels beat
you can take everything from me, oh yeah
you can take everything from me
‘cause this is all I need
this is all I need
Of course. You knew this was coming. You did. And you knew the day it was here, my blog would explode in a veritable panic of musical happiness....
MATCHBOX 20 IS HEADED TO THE USA!
Ok. Ok. Australia. You can quit gloating now. They went there first and my best friend and I were just crushed. We could not believe one of our favorite bands was abandoning the U.S. I mean, we totally understand, that Australia is beautiful and the people are awesome... but we want to go to the concerts too and can't afford to fly to Australia! Well. It's our turn now!
So, my food blog has just been overthrown by a musical rant. We'll be seeing them in Baltimore in February, then Tampa and Orlando in March. They say they are going to be doing more over the summer with the major cities, so perhaps we'll get exponentially lucky and get to see them again. I'm in the market for front row seats, so all of you awesome people out there who are friends with MB20 and read my blog, just write anytime and hook me up!
Anytime now....
Still waiting....
=P
Anyway. In celebration of more music awesomeness for this year (2011 was filled with Goo Goo Dolls and I have the pictures, video, audio, backstage passes, signed set lists, and stage paraphernalia to prove it!)
It's taken me almost an hour to write this post as my imagination pulls me to loud crowds, standing in line, being so excited I thought my heart was going to jump out of my chest and chase the lead singer across the stage. I'm lost in daydreams about what front row with MB20 would be like and if I'd survive the heart attack from being that close. I have lofty goals of up close pictures of Rob Thomas.... sigh. I probably need to get out more.
I would VERY MUCH love to give you the most awesome celebratory recipe today so we can all party on with MB20, however. However. I did something this weekend that would make everyone here completely drool on themselves. It was THE best recipe I've come up with since probably a week ago. I know I don't post all the time, but I'm constantly searching for ingredients, recipes, ideas, and inspirations for different things. I like to test them a few times and then post. I had a great idea once, tried it, and it flopped so badly, it left a bad taste in my mouth (lol literally) and I decided it wasn't such a great idea after all. Glad I hadn't already just passed it onto you (since it LOOKED wildly successful! It did NOT taste that way.)
I'll tone it down a bit from my near panic flailing excitement and talk about breakfast.
Do you struggle with breakfast food? Eggs. Check. Eggs. Check. Egss with cheese. Sigh. Is there anything else for breakfast that's gluten free and sugar free? Have you seen cereal lately? It's packed with the rice flours and potato starches and SUGAR that we were talking about on Friday. That is NOT a great way to start a great day. I find a good breakfast needs protein obviously, but eggs have gotten old.
Here is a great morning starter, fairly easy to throw together, and if you wanted to, you could add any number of your favorite items to it.
Morning Burst Yogurt
1 cup plain, unsweeted organic yogurt (Greek works fine too, I can't remember the kind I usually buy, but use Stoneyfield regularly also)
1/4 cup almonds (salted roasted or raw, however you like them)
10 drops liquid stevia (14-18 for Greek if you like)
1/4 tsp vanilla extract
1/4 cup coconut (grated fresh, or dried)
OPTIONAL: you can throw in a handful of berries if you like, or some craisins - REMEMBER! Craisins have ADDED SUGAR! Unless you buy the non sugared from Wholefoods, the ones at the regular stores do HAVE SUGAR. Be really sparing with these. Or do not use them.
Mix and enjoy! I love to add a cup of hot white tea to my breakfast. Give it a try!
(oops. Ignore my school-laced, messy desk for this photo, it was morning. You know what that means right? My brain wasn't functioning yet. I'm so proud of myself for having a clear picture that you can actually see the food.....)
