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WIAW # 6

WIAW # 6

This weather has been driving my hair nuts lately. I am suffering from major static. Over the last few days it’s been sticking to my face, my clothes and my neck. On Monday, while out shopping, I couldn’t try clothes on because my hair was so unruly. I looked like one of those cartoon characters that had just been zapped with a lightning bolt. Kurt is afraid to kiss me for fear of shocking the lips of his face. I can probably power on an entire power plant with my static electricity. I am officially proclaiming myself The Queen of Static Electricity.

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So here is what this Queen of Static electricity has been eating.

My morning began with a breakfast smoothie made with strawberries, kiwi, pineapple, mint, banana, spinach and coconut milk. Smoothies for breakfast are working magic for me. Not only do I get my fruits and vegetables in first thing in the morning but I can pretty much go till lunch without eating.

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For lunch, I enjoyed a bowl of Barley, Chickpea and Kale soup. I made a big pot of it to last through the week. Let me tell you not only is this baby loaded with veggies but it is extremely satisfying. It seriously filled me up.

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My mid afternoon snack consisted of a Clementine and White Bean and Basil Hummus from Trader Joe’s along with a few flax seed chips also from Trader Joe’s. Speaking of Trader Joe’s, I made a huge mistake on going to one on President’s Day. Not my usual store, but one in a trendy town with little parking and seriously strange people. I felt as if I was at the zoo and had to fight for my food. People were being obnoxious, pushy and rude. I don’t think I’ll frequent this store again.

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Dinner was succulent. It was perfect. Just what a simple dinner should be. I broiled clams until barely opened to keep all the juices. I plated the clams into bowls and topped with a warm cannellini mixture with finely shredded kale and drizzled with fresh herb vinaigrette. I served a piece of crusty char broiled bread for mopping the juices. As a side dish I served individual salads with avocado slices, gorgonzola crumbles and homemade dressing. It was like having a gourmet dinner at a nice restaurant. Soooooooooo freakin good. Stay tune for the recipe.

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Overall I had a fantastic day of eats. You can find other bloggers and their WIAW posts over at Peas & Crayons. Have a great day. :)

Kathy Sig 2

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13 comments on WIAW # 6

  1. jess
    February 19, 2013 at 11:44 pm (90 days ago)

    oooh white bean hummus sounds delish. Need to put that on my list!

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    • Kathy Steger
      February 20, 2013 at 7:10 am (90 days ago)

      It’s so good. You absolutely have to give it a try. :)

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  2. Mai-Lis @ A Sunshiny Day
    February 20, 2013 at 7:22 am (90 days ago)

    I hear you, I think it’s the hair! I went to Nordstrom this weekend and trying stuff on in the dressing room was SO ANNOYING my hair was sticking to everything and I ended up running out before I was done trying everything on. The worst is when you get out of the car, you know the next thing you touch is going to shock you :) Hopefully the dry weather will be gone soon!

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  3. Olivia @ Liv Lives Life
    February 20, 2013 at 5:05 pm (89 days ago)

    I just can’t get over how gorgeous your pictures are!!
    I love the idea of adding mint to a smoothie – I bet it livens up the entire thing. Yum. Looking at your eats is making me hungry… :-)

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    • Kathy Steger
      February 20, 2013 at 5:29 pm (89 days ago)

      :) You brought a huge smile to my face. Thank you so much. Something about mint in a smoothie first thing in the morning.

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  4. petit4chocolatier
    February 20, 2013 at 7:37 pm (89 days ago)

    Everything looks delicious! Especially the smoothie and soup :) Love it!

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  5. Jessie
    February 20, 2013 at 10:17 pm (89 days ago)

    Kathy, that soup looks divine. Have you shared the recipe on your blog already?

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    • Kathy Steger
      February 20, 2013 at 10:35 pm (89 days ago)

      Thank you. No I haven’t yet, but I will share it on Friday. :)

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  6. Nichole
    February 20, 2013 at 10:58 pm (89 days ago)

    The closest Trader Joes to me is forty-five miles away, but those tortilla chips sound ah-mazing…I may need to take a drive!

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  7. Natalie
    February 21, 2013 at 10:03 pm (88 days ago)

    That hummus looks AMAZING. Gotta find me some of that stuff.

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