Weird protein phase

I was on a protein kick for awhile. Those of you who know me will be shocked at what I was eating, and the sad fact that I was inspired by seeing Heidi Klum on E! talking about eating egg whites all day long.

Anyhow, for a couple of weeks this was my favorite thing to eat:


A sandwich with eggs whites, seared spinach, low fat jalapeño cheese, and a couple of fake sausage slices. I know it sounds gross, but it's actually really tasty. And very low in fat and high in protein.... Eat up, Heidi!

Orangette

Carla mentioned Orangette in an old comment, and I have been checking in ever since. Even though it is a classic blog with a big following, it doesn't hurt to post another pitch here! Check it out if you haven't already, I think you might like Molly (I borrowed the header image). Wonderful recipes and good stories.

Beets!

I love beets. I would happily eat them every day.

Granola season

Those of you crunchy types who went to Oberlin might remember Ket and John's famous granola. I do. I've made two batches recently based on what I can remember of their recipe, and both turned out well.

This granola is for people who like clumps, not individual oats. It can be modified infinitely to your liking. You just need two bowls, as it is important to mix the wet and dry separately. The coconut really adds a lot, and does not make the granola taste like coconut. So even if you don't like coconut you might want to give it a try. I'm sorry the quantities are so vague

Wet - safflower/sunflower/canola oil, maple syrup (2 or three times as much as the oil), splash of vanilla, a bit of warm water

Dry - a couple handfuls of flour, about 3 times as many oats, unsweetened shredded coconut, chopped raw pecans, lots of raw flax seeds, salt (more than you think, a couple spoonfuls), pinch of cinnamon

Mix both separately. Add the wet all at once to the dry and mix thoroughly. Spread in an even layer on cookie sheets, and bake at 350.

Remove once the edges start to look golden, or just very slightly toasty. The granola will firm up as it cools, and be perfect, even though the middle might seem a little too soft.

Like Carla, I recommend adding raisins or other dried fruit at the end, when you are transferring the baked granola to a storage bin.

Tuna 180

I used to really hate tuna fish. The thought of eating canned tuna seemed no different to me than sitting down to enjoy a tin of Fancy Feast, and the smell of someone else eating tuna made my stomach turn.

This has all changed.

I LOVE tuna. I think it is because I discovered it 27 years later than most people that I have such tuna enthusiasm. I have started making a tuna salad sandwich with one can of tuna (Trader Joe's brand or Genova in water), shredded beet, shredded carrot, minced celery, finely chopped red onion, s&p and a little mayo. Then I quickly expanded to tuna melts, and have been inviting my friends over to cook them tuna melts. They have been patient with my tuna love. Thanks, guys.

We ate this tuna melt with baked sweet potato fries, and a little salad with miso dressing.