1. I went running during my lunch break on Tuesday. It was really hard to not to jump in to the river at mile 2.5 and 85 degrees.
2. It’s been over 90 the past 3 days here, and 78 at 7 am this morning. I thought we could live without central air, but I was wrong. Dear husband, if you’re reading this, the kitchen is still more important. 
3. Does anyone have a great recipe that uses honey? We have this jar of amazing honey from our trip to Poland – Adam’s cousin’s wife’s family collects (bottles? jars?) their own honey on their farm and it is the most flavorful honey I’ve ever tasted.
4. I used some of that honey when I made a double batch of my almost too sweet chex mix for my brother’s party last weekend, but most of the flavor was masked by the two cups of brown sugar and 2 sticks of butter – go figure. This is the chex mix cooling on our living room table.
5. Made these delicious portobello sandwiches for dinner last Friday night. Adam said “What IS that?” and then refused. Fine, more for me.
6. As much as I enjoyed this breakfast wrap last week, I think this one beats it – tempeh “bacon”, nutritional yeast, egg whites, avocado, spinach, and mushrooms. If you haven’t tried the egg/avocado/nooch combination yet, DO IT.
7. I really want to go to DC to visit this girl (and Roo) and hang out on her rooftop. I’ll bring the caramelized onions, okay?!
8. Since early May, I’ve been practicing yoga 2-3 times per week and feel more toned than when I lifted or did other strength training several times a week. It also seems to be helping with my knee pain! There’s an awesome 45 minute power yoga class that is taught at work twice a week and I have a 10 class Groupon for a hot yoga studio. Hot yoga makes me really hungry. That’s all.
9. I’ve had this salad three days in a row and I’m not tired of it yet.
10. Finally restocked my flax & chia seed stash since I’ve been using them almost every night for cookie dough overnight oats. Looking for chia seeds, flax, or nutritional yeast? Get $5 off your iHerb order with my referral code, VAP443.
I was out of yogurt and ended up adding some cottage cheese and blueberries to the latest batch (with vanilla protein powder instead of peanut flour) and it was amazing – like blueberry cheesecake.
End of my ramblings for the day. Please help me find some great honey recipes (other than granola) – links are welcome!
Wow, props to you for running in the Pittsburgh heat wave! I love recipes with honey
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Whoa that is crazy that you went during your lunch break, I can’t imagine the heat is crazy here.
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It was only in the low 80s at that point – totally reasonable compared to today’s high of 93!
I love running along the water, but not in the afternoon — good for you going on your lunch break!
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I don’t think my cube neighbors appreciated it after I got back!
It’s supposed to go up to 100 to day in NYC! eek
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That sandwich looks AMAZING! I get so frustrated when I make something that tastes so good and my husband won’t taste it… his taste in food is VERY different from mine!
I’m often surprised at how much yoga can tone your body. I just started doing it at least twice a week and I think I’m noticing a bit of a difference too!
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I wanted to jump in the river the other day too on my sweltering walk to the Pirate game!
Isn’t the yoga challenge awesome? It does wonders for knee pain!
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Umm I eat salad every day and NEVER get sick of it! Also the portabello sandwich & egg sandwich both look amazing. You are a sandwich maestro! I’m glad you’re getting such good results from the yoga challenge. I was so flexible when I was doing yoga 2x/week…then my schedule changed. I need to get back to it!
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ever tried making baklava? it’s pretty honey-tastic
I’ll take Adam’s portobello sandwich! That looks so good.
I don’t know many honey recipes… you could start baking a lot and use it as a sweetener!
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My favorite way to eat honey: toast>PB>honey>bananas. SO good
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I bet cottage cheese in overnight oats is so good! Kind of like a salty-sweet taste…I’ll have to try that one.
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The heat is killer lately. I can’t imagine running around lunch time. Whew!
And it’s not really a recipe, but I love using a bit of quality honey in plain greek yogurt. Less calories overall and more protein and great, fresh flavor.
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It’s been scorching here too!
It’s majorly hot in Cleveland too. I’m impressed that you ran in it, in the afternoon. The lake looks all too tempting to me.
You’ve discovered another way to use cottage cheese! Why have I never thought about adding them to oats? I need to try this.
If you come to DC, you better visit me too, missy! <3
Hmm.. I have no clue what to tell you regarding your honey dilemma. I think the only thing I’ve ever used the stuff for was in a granola bar recipe. That or you could just smother everything you eat in it– your call
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This recipe for Peanut Butter Balls uses 1c honey. I had trouble getting them to stay in ball form (even after 2 hours in the fridge), but they are great to put in little tupperware containers for a snack or healthier dessert. http://toneitup.com/blog.php?ToneItUp-Peanut-Butter-Bites-1758
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Nice job your yoga challenge! I’ve noticed such a difference in my overall tone after doing more yoga. I’m not a big fan of weight lifting at all so I think doing yoga is a great alternative to build muscle and tone up
Also, your portobello sammie looks amazing!
Ahhhh! I want you to come visit me, too!!!
You have a standing invitation, my dear!
OK, I have a bag of nutritional yeast and keep forgetting about it! doh! I am putting the ingredients for your wrap on my shopping list and making it! Looks amazing.
And how are you living without A/C? You’re a better person than I am!!!
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