Author: Lindsay Ingalls

Peas Make This

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Baked Green Tomatoes with Cashew-Pea Pesto and Tequila Lime Veggies served with refried beans and melted Daiya

Cashew-Pea Pesto

  • 2 cups shelled sweet peas
  • 1 bunch garlic scapes, chopped (approx 1-1.5 cups)
  • 1/2 cup cashews
  • 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
Process everything except olive oil together until small pieces.  With the processor on slowly stream in the olive oil until smooth and blended together.

Tequila Lime Veggies

  • 2 small patty pan squash, thinly sliced
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 1/2 bell pepper, chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, sliced
  • 1 jalapeno, sliced
  • 1 shot of tequila
  • 1 lime juiced
  • salt and pepper
In a medium saute pan over medium-high heat spray with cooking spray and saute the squash, onion, pepper , garlic and jalapeno until soft.  Add the tequila, lime juice, salt and pepper and cook until the veggies are caramelized.

Restaurant: Mint- Waitsfield, VT

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Neil and I spent most of the day running around visiting farmers markets (we visited three) and we finally needed to fuel ourselves. After leaving farmers market number three in Waitsfield, VT we decided to try out Mint a vegetarian restaurant in Waitsfield. We tried it a last winter and we thought it was really delicious but we just haven’t made it back until today.

We were seated outside in Paris and after reviewing the menu we decided on two dishes to share- the Falafel Plate and the Tempeh & Roasted Red Pepper Sandwich.

The sandwich was good but it wasn’t great.  It was a little bland and I would have loved for it to be toasted because it got a little soggy. The greens were wonderful dressed with a lavender-herb vinaigrette; so different but so good.

Now as for the falfael plate- yes it tastes as amazing as it looks.

Look at how crispy these little falafel balls are but how moist and wonderfully tasty they are in the center. Everything was amazing! The pita and falafel were warm and delicious with the tahini sauce.  The hummus was so tasty especially on the pita with a piece of roasted red pepper.  What can I say it was so good I could eat it every day.

Overall our second experience at Mint was just as good as the first- well probably even better. The only downfall of the place is the service is fair but the food is wonderful.

Mini Road Trip & a BBQ

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Friday after work I hit up the gym for an elliptical and recumbent bike workout while reading The Hunger Games: Catching Fire. Have you read this yet? If not go out and get all three books because they are ADDICTING! I will most likely be finished all three by Monday night.

After the gym I picked up a few snacks for our mini road trip to meet my parents and G-Ma for a BBQ at their campsite on Lake Elmore.

Both of these so good!

Iced Coffee to Share

We finally made it to their site and got comfy around the fire with the family.  Neil chatted while I helped my mom cook up our dinner of garlic and onion potatoes, asparagus, sauteed veggies and vegan sausages.

Then we had a photo shoot:

G-Ma and Me

Ma & Pa - love the mitt

Lovers

Breakfast: Uncle Sam In A Jar

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Uncle Sam In A Jar: WholeSoy Apricot Mango Yogurt, organic blueberries, shredded unsweetened coconut, Uncle Sam Toasted Whole Wheat Cereal. Repeat until full.

Check out Ricki’s Summer Wellness Weekends Event happening over at her blog! You’ll find one of my recipes and a number of other great healthy ones.

Let Me Share My Dinner

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Yesterday I picked up our CSA share filled with a bunch of fun veggies to use. I usually plan our meals for the week but this week has been crazy for me so I had to whip up dinner on the spot. Our dinner was from our share with the exception of the whole wheat couscous, salad dressing (homemade), and tofu.

To help me cook I enjoyed an end of the day, post ab workout beer:

Green Tomato & Herb Couscous with Roasted Tofu and Zucchini

Green Tomato & Herb Couscous

  • 4 servings of cooked couscous (cook according to the package)
  • 1 medium green tomato, diced
  • 1 bunch of curly parsley, chopped
  • 1 bunch of green onions, thinly sliced
  • Lemon-Tahini Dressing
    • Juice of 1 lemon
    • 1 tablespoon tahini
    • 3-4 tablespoons olive oil
    • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne (optional)
    • 1/2 teaspoon salt
    • 1/4 teaspoon pepper

In a large bowl toss together the couscous, green tomato, parsley and green tomato.  In a small bowl whisk together the dressing ingredients; start with 3 tablespoons of olive oil and add more to taste or thin if necessary.  Add the dressing to the couscous mixture and toss to coat.  Season with salt and pepper to taste.

After dinner I got sucked into reading The Hunger Games.  I started the book yesterday morning and couldn’t take my hands off it! Instead of organizing like I had originally planned to do I spent the night reading ….and I finished the book.  SO GOOD! While reading I took a short break to make a lemon soygurt and berry parfait for dessert.

Q: Are there any books that you have read that you just couldn’t take your hands off of?

Check out Ricki’s Summer Wellness Weekends Event happening over at her blog! You’ll find one of my recipes and a number of other great healthy ones.

A Single Pebble

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Good Morning! This morning started out wonderful with a mug of coffee and a toasted French Meadow sprouted 16 grain and seed bagel with Toffuti. I enjoyed it out on the balcony and read a little bit more of The Hunger Games; so far I am loving this book- have you read it?

Wednesday Morning Breakfast- YUM

Breakfast Date

Lets rewind to yesterday:

Tuesday Breakfast

Lunch: Crackers & Hummus because we had no food

After work I went for a run and did my best pace yet, a 12 minute mile! So far I have cut over 2 minutes off my mile – WIN! It was a really great run.

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After my run Neil and I met up with friends from for dinner at one of our favorite restaurants, A Single Pebble.

A Single Pebble is a tasty family style Chinese restaurant with some of the best food in town. We chose two small dishes, a large dish and a noodle dish to share between the four of us. We washed it all down with some local brews.

Vegetable Potstickers- These were pretty tasty

Double Garlic Broccoli- one of my favorite dishes on the menu. This is a must order at each visit.

Rice of Course

Sesame Buddha's Beef- this is also a suggested must order dish- it was absolutely amazing. We also had a vegan noodle dish with crispy tofu; it was meh not my favorite but it was okay.

After dinner we went out for one more beer at The Farm House Tap and Grill with this cute couple:


We had a great night out with friends, one of whom is currently living in DC. Now we are looking forward to our August couples trip to Philly. What are you must see, do, eat, ect for Philly? We are looking for suggestions.