I figured since I showed you all the wonderful veggies I bought at my favorite produce outlet, I should show you how I’m using them. I am most a wing-it type cook so there are no recipes and sometimes that means things don’t come out very good but its more fun for me! Anyway, last night I decided to try the Farro I just bought for the first time. Verdict? LOVE IT!
It has a chewy texture and it is my new brown rice. I tried a little plain and was happy but I’m not good at describing such things. I definitely like it better than brown rice though! Just buy a bag and try it yourself. Be prepared to love it.
I changed my ingredients some (didn’t use the yogurt). I cooked the farro and sautéed some shrimp in a pan with mushrooms and added cherry tomatoes last minute. Then I threw in some olive oil and a laughing cow swiss cheese wedge (going for a risotto type thing). It didn’t seem creamy enough so I used a second but then it was too sticky. Using a bit of milk or maybe that yogurt would have been better. I also added some cilantro for flavor. This dinner tasted delicious though and will be even better with some modification. Definitely a keeper!
On to other news, I tried cutting my finger off while prepping lunch today. Of course since it’s a new apartment, I don’t have any first aid supplies. Like my “band aid”? Paper towel with a hairband wrapped around it. LoL. It helped and stopped the bleeding until I could get to the store for supplies. All fine now. Let’s hope there is no scare (its deep but not stiches deep).
Fitness & Health Update
My eating is pretty good! Had a bad snack yesterday that put me over and I skipped my workout. I hadn’t slept well the night before and could barely keep my eyes open all day. I know, no excuse but whatever. I was whiney. I tried to keep eating low but its tough at night at home. At least I had not many bad snacks in the house to munch on!
I ran today! 4 miles! I set off in one direction and just kept going. I felt great despite being a little dehydrated. Then the tiredness hit me. I didn’t want to run another step but I was 2 miles from home. Eek. Oh well! I made it back home and was never happier to see my front door!
My splits aren’t too bad considering that I was so tired. (Oh and did I mention the headwind the whole way home? Nature isn’t nice.) I am debating on tomorrow because I forgot I moved my long runs to Fridays instead of Saturdays! So rest day? We’ll see!
PS. My cold behaved quite well during the jog! I knew I would be ok but was worried about too much nose-stuff. It only acted up when I walked. I am feeling much better now too! Maybe its gone?!
PSS. I forgot! I wanted to torture you with my Susie Homemaker skills and show you healthy eaters the amazing chocolate cake I made for Rob’s birthday. Let the drool flow.
first of all- that cake looks amazing. Let me wipe my drool haha. the hearts are the edge are the perfect touch!
good job on the 4 mile run.
I have never heard of farro…
And I always cut my fingers, they just get in teh way! hahah