Saturday, February 6th, 2010
Working two different positions at work is going great so far. I’ve been quite busy so excuse my absence from updating and reading. I also did not feel the need to update the blog and bore readers with repeat meals.
Last night, I used virgin coconut oil to cook YUMMY chicken.
Yes! good ole fashion fried chicken.
The Way to a Southern Girl’s Heart
I’ve eaten 80% clean this week besides gobbling up the strawberry bread. I have to say I rarely miss fried foods, but I can’t resist the smell and taste of fried chicken.
My first time cooking fried chicken and it was a success!
Chicken, green beans and a tomato/cucumber salad
French Toast on a Saturday
Ingredients:
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup Almond Breeze
- 1 banana
Drizzled with agave nectar 
Fitness:
A 3 mile run courtesy of Missy, in the cold. I initially bundled up for a quick walk in the park, but she insisted on running. I left the camera at home but here she is afterward relaxing on the couch. She’s got a sheet, we let her sit on…too much dog hair!
Can you tell she is tired?
Have a great Weekend!
Any Super Bowl plans, who are you cheering for tomorrow?
Tags: chicken, coconut oil, running
February 6th, 2010 at 2:18 PM
I think I am the only person in the world that didn’t like coconut oil. I just didn’t like the taste of my food that was cooked in it.
I’m not a football fan by any means, but I have some friends from Louisiana so I root for the Saints this year.
February 6th, 2010 at 2:38 PM
Are you not in love with coconut oil?! Bc I sure am obsessed!!! Your dinner looks lovely and delicious too
Aside from putting a small spoonful of the stuff in my oats each day (sooo good), I actually use the Virgin Coconut Oil to wash my face at night now too – the stuff is seriously amazing!
February 6th, 2010 at 2:38 PM
I don’t even know who is playing in the SuperBowl!! (Canadian
) We have the Grey Cup in November, which is our version of the SuperBowl for the CFL.
February 6th, 2010 at 4:08 PM
You get an A for presentation.
That trifecta of chicken, green peas and tomato/cucumber salad looks absolutely delicious.
February 6th, 2010 at 4:10 PM
Your eats have me drooling!
February 6th, 2010 at 5:03 PM
YUM!
So, is coconut oil good for cooking most things? or does it leave a sweetish taste?
February 6th, 2010 at 6:24 PM
I have got to try using coconut oil. I’m not cheering for anyone… oh the shame.
February 6th, 2010 at 6:49 PM
It didn’t have a taste at all, but it smelled lovely. I split it into two jars. I use half in the kitchen and the other for body/hair! Love it as a moisturizer!
February 6th, 2010 at 8:39 PM
Wow your french toast looks great!!! It’s got me drooling and wanting french toast instead of dim sum for tomorrow morning! hahahah
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February 6th, 2010 at 9:56 PM
I have officially just been inspired to make french toast for breakfast tomorrow
I don’t really like fried foods too often. You totally balanced it out with the green beans and the salad!
February 6th, 2010 at 10:18 PM
Stephanie-I love coconut oil!! Obsessed with it right now.
February 6th, 2010 at 10:18 PM
Your dog is such a cutie! And now I am craving french toast with banana – thanks … lol
I’m enjoying your blog!
February 7th, 2010 at 6:03 AM
Mmm….coconut oil sounds tasty!! BTW updating daily could be boring (my blog is an example tee hee) so I totally agree with you! I work today so I can’t watch the superbowl till 7 BOOOOO. Glad your jobs are working out for you!
February 7th, 2010 at 6:55 AM
Glad to hear the jobs are going well! That is really exciting! Great job on the workout and clean eating!! Don’t you feel like 100% better eating clean? I can always tell the weeks where I’ve done a good job eating clean and those where I have not. Your puppers is a cutie and I can totally relate to the dog hair issues- I feel like I vacuum 20 x’s a week. We’re having people over for the superbowl and I am excited! I’m not really pulling for either team but I think it would be cool to see the Saints win
February 7th, 2010 at 1:13 PM
Great run chickie! missy is such a cutie…
February 7th, 2010 at 2:12 PM
Wow, both of those meals look so good! Purchasing Coconut oil wa an excellent choice. Makes everything taste richer!
February 7th, 2010 at 3:24 PM
Hello! Just found your blog and I love it!!!!
February 7th, 2010 at 10:43 PM
yummy eats!!! your french toast looks really good! the hubby asked me the other day if I’ve ever had french toast and I told him no. I think i’ll make some this week!
Missy is adorable!!!
February 8th, 2010 at 5:23 AM
I use coconut oil all the time and sub it for regular oil or butter in baking, too. It makes cookies so delish, you should try it!
February 8th, 2010 at 6:06 AM
That chicken looks deeeelightful! I would forego dessert for a month for a piece of that:-)
So glad to hear that the two jobs haven’t driven you crazy! I can’t imagine doing two at once. I’m currently doing a freelance online gig at night and, even though it’s just two to three hours a night, it’s nearly running me ragged… Maybe I just need some coconut oil to handle it as well as you
February 8th, 2010 at 10:29 AM
what a beautiful running partner you got htere! im a sucker for dogs!
the fried chicken look successful! mmm!
February 8th, 2010 at 10:34 AM
I love coconut oil! : )
February 8th, 2010 at 2:06 PM
oh yum coconut oil sounds great! I love love love fried chicken. Your doggy is so cute, i bet she was worn out!
February 8th, 2010 at 3:57 PM
Oooh I totally need to try coconut oil. But right now? I NEED that french toast!!
February 8th, 2010 at 5:56 PM
Mmmm your chicken looks fab and I think fried chicken is totally necessary every once in awhile
French toast too!
*sigh* I wanna come over! Hehehe
February 8th, 2010 at 8:14 PM
Well, I guess by now you already know that the Saints won!
Man, you just reminded me I haven’t had fried chicken for goodness knows how long either!
February 9th, 2010 at 6:51 AM
CUTEST PUPPY!!! omg!!
teh french toast looks amazing! I love it topped with fresh banana too!!
February 9th, 2010 at 9:23 AM
Oh my goodness..Missy is TOO cute for words.
February 9th, 2010 at 11:14 AM
Mmmm coconut oil! I use that for everything. Cooking, moisturizing, cleaning. The smell is so good and it’s soooo smooth.
February 9th, 2010 at 2:18 PM
Awwww, Missy is adorable! She’s so cute!
The chicken looks delicious. I’ve never cooked with coconut oil.
February 9th, 2010 at 3:01 PM
I’ll have to try the coconut oil next time I bake some cookies or brownies.
February 9th, 2010 at 6:50 PM
We didn’t participate in the super bowl! h aha I don’t even know who won. I know – i’m anti-american! eek!
the fried chicken looks awesome!
February 10th, 2010 at 7:53 PM
Aw, Missy is such a sweetie! I love your French Toast… I made pancakes for the first time in a LONG time this weekend; I love the idea of nicer breakfasts on off days!
February 11th, 2010 at 4:59 PM
aww your doggy is a sweetheart! <3