I’m back! Feelin’ better! The stomach issue subsided quickly yesterday but the headache took about 30hrs to go away! I didn’t want to drink any caffeine yesterday but I did take 2 rounds of advil [which I hate doing]. Nothing worked.
The headache continued this AM until I put it rest with this!
Coffee with half+half
Then I had a breakfast fail. I tried to make protein banana soft serve but it didn’t turn out that hot! It was waaaay too sweet. I used Living Harvest Hemp – vanilla spice protein powder. They use a small amount of cane sugar for sweetness but really not much. Between that the bananas + strawberries, something made this way too sweet. Next time I think I’ll just blend almonds into it, instead of protein powder. I only ate about 1/3 of the banana soft serve.
I smeared the waffles with pnut butter instead and ate some yogurt.
I looks good though!!
frozen bananas + strawberries + protein powder + vanilla bean paste = no bueno
I planned on going for a long bike ride yesterday but delayed it until I was feeling better. My stomach was 100% fine and my headache was gone. I was well hydrated and felt great, so I decided to go out for a ride. I set out hoping to go 15-20 miles but further if I felt fine.
I tried the Honey Stinger energy chews for the first time and really like them, although they have double the sugar + 1/3 more calories than 1 serving of the Shot Bloks. I’ll stick with the Shot Bloks. They have a pretty impressive ingredient list too!
I like to eat 2-3 bloks right before heading out for a longer ride or run [when I used to run]. They kick in about 15min into the ride. Since I thought there was a chance I would be going further I packed a larabar for sustenance + energy. I needed it!
2 water bottles.
1 with:
- 1/2 coconut water
- 1/2 water
- ice
- juice from 1 lime
The other was filled with plain water. Coconut water really helps fuel + hydrate me during my rides + swims.
I biked a different way on the path today and made it to the HUGE REI flagship store in about 15min. I think it’s almost quicker to bike than drive there!
The black fuzz around the edges of the photos is not a photography effect. It happens because my 4 year old point n’ shoot lens cover doesn’t open all of the way!
The path runs under the city. I feel so fortunate to live in a place with bike paths and lanes!
I finished out my ride with 3 laps around Wash Park.
I “mapped my ride” and found that I went between 28-29 miles!! Felt great!
When I got back, I went on a little barefoot run after to stretch out my legs + toughen up my feet!
Feelin’ good!
20min yoga for cyclists + 8min abs from yogadownload.
Chew off my arm.
Eat lunch.
- mashed avocado
- patty pan squash
- mashed chickpeas
- zucchini
- shrooms
- red win vinegar
- s+p
- toast
perfectly delicious
With salt + vinegar kale chips! I make standard kale chips and then in the last 5min of cooking I splash a few Tablespoons of apple cider vinegar and toss them around. They crisp up nicely and have a great tang.
The bike ride put my hunger through the roof!
Remember my vegan zucchini bread muffins? Well, I made a bunch and froze a lot of them. I wrapped them in saran, then foil, then in a freezer bag. If you defrost them for 30 on 50% heat they turn into perfectly fresh + warm muffins.
Frozen.
Warm + soft. Just like new! This hit the spot!! Alwaaaays make extra!
I received a package today!! City Sports swag! Very fun 
Thanks City Sports!! I always need new water bottles + new t-shirts. The bag and Gu Chomps will also definitely come in handy.
Dinner was quick and late! Terrible kitchen lighting. Blegh.
This dinner took 15min to prep + 20min to bake and I used mostly leftovers.
Husband’s burritos:
- whole wheat organic local burritos
- refried black beans [whole foods organic – love this!]
- chickpeas
- quinoa mixture
- avocado
- jalapenos
My burritos:
- refried black beans
- sweet potato puree
- avocado
- baby maters
Roll up + tuck in ends. Top with everything you forgot to put IN the burritos 
hehe
- vegetarian green chili
- frozen organic corn
- organic valley white cheddar
- cumin
- chili powder
Made 5 total.
Mess! Which I cleaned while it cooked.
These are SO good. Super sweet.
20min later…done! Definitely broil these for a few minutes at the end. Our oven doesn’t broil…gr!
Tucked in end.
I love the combo of black beans + sweet tater but this canned organic puree was a little too sweet. Also, the tiny tomatoes I used were really sweet as well. Still good, but I wouldn’t use those exact ingredients again. I scarfed down two! Chris’s were probably better
I should probably shower today….hehe
I hope you’re all watching Caitlin on The Today Show in the morning!!!!!!!!!!!! Freaking amazing. Congrats x 1,000,000 to her!
Also, the latest header is done! Check it out over at Mama Pea’s blog!!
Night all!!
Ashley
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Yes, I noticed you forgot to say, “Spent half the day receiving incoherent demands from a whack job vegan blogger about things like font and transparency.”
I just bookmarked your zucchini muffin recipe. I will be making it when my zucchini plant starts making it. It seems like it’s in the mood.
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Ashley Reply:
August 5th, 2010 at 9:40 am
LOL. Oh please…you were a PLEASURE to work with!!! Can’t wait to see what you think of the muffins…whenever your zucchs are in the mood that is!
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good to hear about the honey stingers… I have been wanting to try them… I use shot bloks too, and love them! I just got some MARGARITA flavored today! YUM
those burritos look delicious…
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What a wonderful day!! Glad to hear that you are feeling better
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Mama’s header is fab! Did you also install the uber cool photo header? Glad you’re feeling better. Kick ass ride.
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Ashley Reply:
August 5th, 2010 at 9:41 am
Thanks!! The sliding photo header is part of her theme design. I cannot take the credit for that!
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Patty pan squash – is that what tey’re called? No more ’round courgette’ nonsense from me
Love all your eats today – did you make the waffles from scratch?
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Ashley Reply:
August 5th, 2010 at 9:41 am
Hahaha..round courgette!! Never heard of that before! No way..they are organic frozen waffles..Nature’s Path brand!
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Glad you’re feeling better! The burritos looks terrific … I love sweet potato and black bean chili so I’m sure I’d love that burrito (with Daiya cheese!) Love the coconut water/ water /ice / lime drink! I’ll be doing a lot of riding this weekend and will definitely add that to one of my bottles!
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So glad you’re feeling better!!! And 28 to 29 miles is a pretty darn good comeback. I love that your shared your breakfast fail . . . but, you’re right — it’s GORGEOUS! I can’t believe it doesn’t taste as good as it looks
Have a great day, Ashley!
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Ashley Reply:
August 5th, 2010 at 9:42 am
Thanks chickey
Yah..it was odd!
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Glad you are feeling better!
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Glad you are feeling better. Wow, it must be so nice to live in a city where biking is so scenic and peaceful. I always want to take my bike into the city here, but I don’t have a bike rack and lugging it into my car just sounds like such a hassle.
MMmmm, I just made enchiladas the other night using refried beans. I think this was the key ingredient.
Have a great day and be well Ashely!!
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When I have a really bad headache, caffeine is the ONLY thing that does it for me!
And I hate things that are overly sweet… it happens to me sometimes with too much frozen fruit as well!
xo
Kris
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i really need to try black bean/sweet potato in a burrito. i just know that i’ll want it to be more of a savory combo for that…experiments to come!
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Have you tried making refried beans from scratch? If not, and you have the time some time, try it out! It’s super easy and as with anything made from scratch, you can control the ingredients (this would help with the sweetness concern).
The burritos look de.li.scious. !
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Ashley Reply:
August 5th, 2010 at 9:43 am
Nope. Not yet!! It was the sweet tater puree that was too sweet. I think the only ingredients in the refried organic black beans were black beans, salt..and maybe 1 other thing? I’ll have to try making them though!
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city sports BOSTON! yay, where Im from
city sports does ROCK! love their swag 
im so glad you are back to youself and feeling better!!!
showering is overrated
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I haven’t tried the honey stingers yet, but they gave me a sample at my last race and I have it sitting in my closet. I’m a little scared to try it actually, a honey flavor just seems weird…
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Ashley Reply:
August 5th, 2010 at 9:44 am
Can’t really taste “honey.” They’re tasty, but I’m sticking with the Shot Bloks!
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I really want to try those honey stingers! I’m not the biggest fan of Gus, and I feel like I might enjoy the honey stingers more on my long runs. Great job on the bike ride too!
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your lunch looks awesome. do you eat the mushrooms raw? i never eat them raw for some reason.
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Ashley Reply:
August 5th, 2010 at 9:45 am
Yes!! I eat baby mushrooms raw..in salads or sandwiches or dipped in hummus or veggie dip!
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Love Mama Pea’s header! The other ones you design have beautiful photography, but I like that MP’s is in a different style.
Mmm, burritos. I like that they’re burrito and enchilada style hybrids, I have a craving now!
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Ashley Reply:
August 5th, 2010 at 9:45 am
Thanks SO much Maya!! Mama Pea’s was a fun change of pace
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Do you think the over-sweetness of your banana protein soft serve may have been from the vanilla bean paste? I don’t know how much you used, but that stuff is super sweet! A little goes a long way.
How long does it take you to bike that far?
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Ashley Reply:
August 5th, 2010 at 9:46 am
Ooooh, I didn’t think of that!! I used 1/4t but maybe should have just used 1/8t. Thaaaanks!!! My computer/clock/mileage tracker thing is out of battery for my bike, so I don’t know the exact time..however, it was about 1hr 45min give or take 10min.
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That sandwich! That black bean burrito! Oh my. Is it time for lunch yet? Delicious.
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Glad to hear you are feeling better!
Well done on the bike ride, you covered an impressive distance and your route looks beautiful and peaceful.
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I recognize that picture! I love that bike path and especially the park across from REI where everyone brings their dogs
Do you create headers for people? I can’t seem to figure it out!
~Alyssa
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Ashley Reply:
August 6th, 2010 at 9:12 am
Hi Alyssa! I looove that spot too! Yes, I do design headers. Shoot me an email if you want more info – edible perspective AT gmail DOT com
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