June 27, 2009...8:11 pm

Beach, Beach, Beach

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Ladeee- dadeee- daaaa, it’s a beautiful day outside, meaning the beach is calling my name! Last night was another repeat of the past few; I entertained the boys with my silly dance moves (the “jessica jerk” needs more work), took weird mirror shots (the boys were a bit too amused by this), and dominated (i’m so modest) in more BP. Ohhh, summer….love you so. Too bad I was dressed for the fall while all the girls were wearing sun dresses, shorts & flirtayyy tanks, and cute flower-printed skirts. Sorry, this girl get’s cold easily! 

I’ve been workin’ my shifts at the j-house (jamba juice….), working on internship projects and spending lots of QT with my good ol’ high school friends. Gotta squeeze in a mama or poppa night soon! 

Food, food, food (starting with lunch): 

sandwich + tj's pita chips
sandwich + tj’s pita chips

In the sandwich: laughing cow cheese, avocado (the 2 are a perfect pair, try it!), tofurky, cucumbers (that I forgot to wash,  yucky) & lettuce! 

followed by some cantaloupe (helllooooo leg's, my mom's a tan sista)
followed by some cantaloupe (helllooooo leg’s, my mom’s a tan sista)
afternoon snack
afternoon snack

Trader Joe’s Whore: Tj’s 3 layaaa hummus (nom.), Newman’s pretzels sticks, Tj’s wasabi peas & Tj’s “Everything” Crackers

Thursday night, my dad and I were craving some “burgers” & fries, so that is what we had. :-D After dinner I drove over to Andrea’s house for part dos of the Nj Housewives Reunion.

What THE HECK did Danielle almost have done to Dina?!? Thoughts? 

We ran over to Jimbo’s (a local grocery store, similar to Whole Food’s/Tj’s) and picked up these beauties…they were fabulous. 

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hit up the salad bar (broc, baby corn, romaine, carrots, jicama, tomatoes, cucumbers)

hit up the salad bar (broc, baby corn, romaine, carrots, jicama, tomatoes, cucumbers)

Topped my salad w/ shredded pepperjack cheese, salsa and the crumbled up Southwest Sunshine Burger!

mix it all up, mix it all up!

mix it all up, mix it all up!

Followed by some organic, store-bought fries (seasoned with spike):

IMG_6186I decided to be a good daughter and come home a little earlier than usual, to please my mom after my later-than-usual night before. Therefore, I was able to make this…. 

 

(warmed up!) apple sauce, carob chips, cinnamon, graham crackers and sunflower seed butter

(warmed up!) apple sauce, carob chips, cinnamon, graham crackers and sunflower seed butter

Yesterday morning’s breakfast was a bit rushed (due to work), but very good nonetheless.

IMG_6195This mix included cottage cheese, tj’s blueberry ground flax, strawberries, Barbara’s cinnamon puffins, peanut butter puffins, and shredded spoonfuls + sunflower seed butter.  

 

 

followed by the usual sides

followed by the usual sides

Since I rarely go more than 3, 4 hours without eating….I was starving after that 5-hour shift. Mama bear saved the day, as usual….

amy genius thinking + her cooking skills = SCRAMBLED EGGS for lunch (!!)

my genius thinking + her cooking skills = SCRAMBLED EGGS for lunch (!!)

I stepped back and let the woman work. Sometimes you just gotta give up the control! This made her happy, she likes cooking for me….but rarely gets to anymore since I’m always the one wanting to cook for her.

She cooked the eggs in a little bit of EVOO, with mushrooms, zucchini, bell peppers and spinach. We threw the mix into a La Tortilla Factory (Whole Wheat) wrap, dipped it in salsa and had tortilla chips on the side. 

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another gorgeousss afternoon snack : graham crackers, sunflower seed butter & a fuji apple in the sun

another (gorgeousss) afternoon snack : graham crackers, sunflower seed butter & a fuji apple in the sun

I wanted some hearty falafel sandwich for dinner (the kind you’d get at some restaurant), so that is what I made….

IMG_6220Whole wheat burger bun, veganaise, Sunshine Falafel Burger, dijon mustard, avocado, spinach & tomatoes. I also had some carrots & 3 layer hummus on the side. This bad boy was loaded. 

Oh sh!t..... doesn't that look good?

Oh sh!t..... doesn't that look good?

Then it was off to the boys’ house again, I snacked on some Newman’s Fig Newtons while there (LOVE!). 

And this morning I had the usual blueberry oats, english muffin + pb, tangerine juice….and home-made coffee (which I sweetened w/ agave and a bit of soy milk). 

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IMG_6235We finally took pictures last night (!!), so i’ll post all the silliness tomorrow…..off to shave my legs, eat lunch and head to the beach!!!!!!!!!! 

Much Love, Jess

35 Comments

  • I am ALL about falafel these days- seriously good stuff. What’s the overall verdict on the sunshine burgers? (please tell me they are gross and I’m not missing out :P )

    Gotta love mom’s cooking! Mine can only cook 2 things- lasagne and roast chicken. Both bangin’ though!

    ENJOY the beach and send me some sunshine please!

  • oh, and regarding the “jessica jerk needing work”- how about a video and let us decide? :P

  • I had Shredded Spoonfuls this morning! I thought of you =)

  • I’m a total TJ’s whore too… they should hire us to promote them. Like club promoters, but better.

    Hit me up with a falafel sandwich, please.

  • Hi girlie,

    wow…with the internship, job, friends and family time all swueezed into your day you must be super busy! and the eats still look delicious :) !

    I love that your mum cooked you such a yummy lunch! i love scrambled eggs!

    Have fun at the beach today hun :)
    xxx

  • SO jealous that you can go to the beach whenever you want! I can lay poolside, but that’s nothing compared to the sand and crabs and sea critters all around! Also, jeal of those Sunshine Burgers…holy shit where can I find them?! They look so badass ;) All of your food looks badass, actually. Especially your rushed breakfast – don’t you absolutely HATE it when you have to rush through eating something delicious? Pain in the ass!

    Anywho, I hope you don’t cut yourself shaving (something I do probably weekly) and have fun at the beach, attract some hotties, you know the drill.

    Love you! Text you later ;)

    Meg

  • I love it when my mommy cooks for me!! She hasn’t since like two years ago though, maybe I should guilt trip her into it one of these days ;)

    Okay so the Danielle thing – I NEED to know! It’ll come out eventually! Have fun at the beach, dollface!!

  • Wooo fun summer times AND delicious food??! You’re rockin’ it girl!

    I gotta jump on the avocado bandwagon soon!

  • I wanna see that Jessica jerk you’re talking about.

    Glad you’ve been having fun Jess!

    And I love falafel <333

  • could you please transport the beach to me? i would appreciate that. really.

    ive been looking for those sunshine burgers errywhere! people rave about them but i cant seem to locate them. not a one.

    that applesauce thing looks like a HOT MESS! yum.

    have fun at the beach. whore. (i kid) xoxo

  • Glad to hear you’re getting the most out of your summer. These beautiful, sunny days are just too fabulous to waste! :)

    OMG, I’m so jealous of that first sandwich. What kind of bread is that??? It looks amazing!

    Enjoy your glorious beach-time!

    xxoo
    Heather

  • holy moly girl – those eats look delish. i just bought sunshine burgers today too!

    umm that applesauce combo i must try – chocolate in applesauce? you are a genius.

    have fun beachin it up and gettin your vitamin d in – have a good weekend :)

  • I want to try Sunshine Burgers! They look and sound amazing! I’m so happy that you’re summer is going well! Sounds like a lot of fun :)
    <3 jess
    xoxo

  • so which burgers are better, amys or sunshine? i need a recommendation!!!! your nights sound fun…i like to dominate in bp too but it’s more like i am spot on or awful. which i guess isnt exactly dominating LOL. wasnt the beach a beaut today?!?!?! i went early and soaked up some major rays. hello burn. oopsie. it’s been gorgeous tho! i cant wait for more tomorrow :)

  • i seriously need to find those falafal burgers asap! and coffee oats? omg here is the delio:

    1/2 cup oats or 1/3 oat bran
    1/2 cup coffee (brewed)
    1/2 cup or less water
    *** u can add a banana, cinnamon, or nuts to the mix and top with DCD and more cinnamon or nuts…just like a cappucino ;)

    ya know banana bread would also be a great topping LOL…i cant wait until u get the loaf! 2 days til mail time :)

  • Ah beach life is THE life love it! I just made a wrap to take to work with turkey, LC wedge and avocado…but it was way too much *creaminess* (SORRY EW gross word) goin’ on! I’m more a firm cheese girl :D I’m sure you care a lot. Have a great weekend Jess!

  • Hey! That sunshine falafel burger looks AWESOME and I’ve seen it on other blogs as well! I think I know what I need to try out soon….

    And I love love love those TJ pita chips. Sooooo good :-)

  • aaah! I’ve been seeing those sunshine burgers everywhere in the blogs! Now there’s another product I have in mind to try!

  • Way to live up the summer babycakes! That’s what summer is meant for right?! To hang with friends, enjoy the beach, soak up the sun, and eat some nom nom worthy food.

    In regards to food, my thoughts are as follows:
    1. guac and laughing cow were meant to get married
    2. just bought Sunshine burgers because of YOU! Check out my latest post for all the info on my buys! You’d be proud
    3. scrambled eggs are for sure one of my most favorite things to eat whether for breakfast, lunch, or dinner!
    4. and last but not least, I’m certainly a TJ whore too. Ain’t no harm in it ;)

    p.s. this girl DEF gets cold easily too. You’re not alone! haha I always have atleast 2 sweatshirts hiding in my car at all times just in case.

  • Ohh, I wish there was a beach nearby that I could head to today. Well, there is the LAKE but not the real beach as in the ocean! Not that close anyway. Hope you have a faaabulous day on the beach.

    Your eats look SOOO good, all of it! I love the falafel sandwhich/burger and salads with veggie burgers crumpled on top are THE BEST.

  • I LOVE those Sunshine burgers! I haven’t tried them in a salad yet- but I’m seeing that alot in the blogworld- must be good! :)

  • Have fun at the beach! I wish I lived near a swimmable body of water…Lake Michigan is cold and yucky. Your eats looks fabulous…I love having eggs for lunch, because I’m never in the mood for them first thing in the morning, you know? And yes, avocado and laughing cow sounds like a must-try combo!

  • those sunshine burgers are on the top of my to try list!! they look so amazing, especially the way you dress them up! haha

    i forgot how great cucumbers are in simple sandwiches! have a great sunday

  • April (Foods of April)

    I can’t wait for the pictures!!

    I’m always cold too! And laughing cow and avocado is amazing!

    Oh and I added you to my blogroll!

  • thank god im about to go eat dinner because i am seriously dying over all this deliciousness, as always!!! hope you had a great weekend, chat soon! xoxoxo

  • LOVE falafel! When I was in Amsterdam I found a falafel shop where they had this intense salad bar with tabbuleh (sp?), carrots, tomatoes, cucumbers, beets, eggplant, etc all wonderfully spiced and you could refill your pita as many times as you want with all the veggie goodness. I basically just stood there loading and reloading my ww pita. It was glorious.

  • lilveggiepatch

    Oh my GOSH that falafel sandwich is amazing. Falafel is seriously one of my favorite foods EVER… I don’t know why I haven’t bought those yet!

    I’m loving all the TJ’s plugs. Maybe one day we’ll stroll the aisles together.

    Glad you’re getting to the beach! I haven’t been yet but I’m going to Lake Michigan next week and I’m so excited to get some sun!

  • WholeBodyLove

    That wrap looks super delicious! As for sunflower seed butter: I’m going to have to get on that wagon. I see it everytime I stock up with my usuals (Naturally More, Dark Choc. Dreams, White Choc. Wonderful, TJ’s Raw Almond Butter) but I haven’t actually tried the sunflower seed butter. I would assume it tastes like soynut butter…?

  • That apple sauce mixture sounds sooo good!

    You just reminded me that I have pumpkin seed butter hidden all the way in the back of my fridge :D

  • We finished the pita chips and triple layer hummus in 20 minutes flat. And it didn’t stop there! Thank you for the chip recommendation- phenomenal!

    Oh that last sammie is making me hungry even though I just finished breakfast. Why do I always read your posts just after I finish a meal? I should know better.

    Anyway, I love you, wish you could be here and wish you would have been at G.Pride this weekend! Insanity!

  • I loved spending time with HS friends its the best! All I have been doing since I graduated. All love the puffins and your burger! I have to try the avocado/lc combo – sounds yummy!!

  • Your day looks fantastic as always. I didn’t realize you’re in SD! I’m East County, you? Was it not INSANE hot yesterday. We have no AC. I was a melting mama yesterday.

  • ah! i havent seen the NJ housewives reunion yet! my interest is BEYOND piqued.

    oh. and fyi, im so effing jealous of your ability to find all the best veggie burgers because i cant get them ANYwhere, and there is some mega food porn in this post. HOW do your sammie cross-sections looks so darn tasty!? yum yum yum.

    cant wait for the pics of the late night adventures (thats not meant to sound as dirty as it did).

  • I’m glad you’re having so much fun! Oh my gosh, that falafel burger looks so intensely good! All your eats are delish, and I’m jealous of all your beach time :D Have fun, girl!

  • I get cold SO easily too, it’s so frustrating!

    I don’t think I’ve ever washed a cucumber… HAH.

    You are making me want a good Sunshine burger SO badly now. I have some in the freezer. MUST. EAT. I also must track down those falafely burgs!


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