My mom and I shared dinner duty last night and while she prepared sweet potatoes and ribs, I made a veggie-packed side dish.
I know it doesn’t look like much, but we all loved it! I’ll measure everything out the next time I make it so I can share the exact recipe with you, but I basically combined coconut milk, ginger, curry powder, garlic and a sprinkle of salt in a pot with a sliced onion, chopped cauliflower and broccoli and let it simmer for about 30 minutes.
We spent the rest of the night reading and watching The Bachelor. Is anyone else watching this season? My favorite part of last night’s episode was when Sean surprised Sarah with her dog. I can only imagine what would happen if someone ever tried to surprise me with Sadie on national television. She’d whimper, froth at the mouth, roll over to show her girly parts and possibly and pee herself. Quality television, I assure you.
Breakfast
Breakfast this morning started with a base of Greek yogurt.
I topped strawberry Greek yogurt with Smart Start cereal, dried goji berries and almonds.
Dig in!
Question of the Morning
- Bachelor fans: Who do you want Sean to end up with (if anyone) at the end of the show?
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Now I’m hungry for breakfast! Might be too cold for yogurt here though, the wind chills in Pittsburgh are below zero!
Here in Chicago too!!! Freeeezzzzzinnngggg! Definitely would rather just stay home, under the blankets with a cup of tea than be at work today. Brrr! Stay warm!
I’m in MA ,and it has been freezing for days! I’m loving these croc pot challenges for these near-zero temps!
That was my favorite part, too. I thought that was so sweet of Sean to arrange for her dog to be there (or ABC…) I really like Desree the best so far. She seems very sweet & genuine, and their date was fun to watch last week. I used to like Kacie B a lot when she was on Ben’s season, but not as much this time around. I guess it doesn’t matter now! :/
totally agree. my mom and i think des looks a little bit like katie holmes!
I totally agree with the Katie Holmes/Des thing! The Bachelor is such a guilty pleasure..watching it with my crazy sisters provides the most interesting commentary, too.
AOT!
Ha my husband said that last night!
I LOVE Des! I thought the same exact thing about her and Katie Holmes. I’m also pulling for Jackie. The poor girl has gotten like no time with Sean and she seems sweet and normal. I hope she gets her shot next week.
I think I’ve mentioned this before but I love the zebra striped headband! I am still liking both of the Leslie’s and am hoping he gets to know the curly haired Leslie more but then ends up with World Record Leslie!
The dog part of the bachelor was so cute!!! I think he will end up with Tiera or Desiree, but who knows!
Nope – if I get started on a “reality” show then I can’t stop watching and before I know it, I’m suckered in 5 days a week. I have no restraint so I just don’t start. Those ribs from last night look absolutely delicious!
Ya know, for as much as I looooove bbq, you think I’d be all about some ribs. For whatever reason, they just don’t do it for me. Sweet potatoes, on the other hand, would have made my day!
Loving yogurt bowls for breakfast!
Beautiful meal! I want a sweet potato now. 🙂 Have a great Tuesday!
I love the bachelor…I really like Desiree 🙂
I love desiree too!! I think she is fun and classy.
Team Des in Boston!
desiree or tianna..
oh if my dog was on national television he would for sure hide.. He is a wuss and hates strangers!
What are gogi berries?!
I see these in the bulk bins at whole foods and have been wanting to try then but for some reason never have. What’s there texture like?
they’re pretty chewy and taste less sweet than raisins or other dried fruit.
I seriously don’t know! Tierra-no, I kinda liked Desiree at the beginning, but she’s starting to seem a bit needy to me, and I sorta like AshLee, but wasn’t a fan about how she barged in on someone elses “alone time” with Sean after she already had a rose and was safe.
Well I was hoping Kacie B, but that’s obviously not going to happen. I really don’t have a favorite at the moment, so we’ll see. I wouldn’t be surprised to see Tiera make it until the end.
Oh and I LOVED Leslys dress last night!
Mee too! The pink lace dress it was adorable! I said same thing
I really like Desiree & Lesley M. I have a feeling Tierra will make it pretty far, but she just rubs me the wrong way.
I really want him to end up with Leslie M.! It’d be pretty awkward to end up with someone else but still hold the kissing record with her… haha. Plus, I think she’s fun and cares about him a lot.
I like the blonde DC Leslie and Desiree! The whole scandal with the ex bf showing up is lame though so I’m definitely all in on team DC Leslie!!
My breakfast of choice today was pancakes. Yum. I need to start watching the bachelor. Everyone is hooked on it and I feel like the kid that’s chasing after everyone else on the playground because I’ve never seen it!
Yay! I love that you watch the Bachelor! It’s totally my guilty pleasure show. I think Des is my favorite (I couldn’t believe he had her be the last girl to get the rose!), but I also really like Lesley and Lindsay is really starting to grow on me too. Do you read Kristen Baldwin’s recaps on Entertainment Weekly? If not, you should check her out, she’s hilarious. 🙂
no! i’ll google her right now!
Umm, don’t judge, but I may have teared up when she saw her dog! I was imagining how excited I would be to see Milo after a few weeks and it got to me 🙂 I love Desiree and Lesley, big fans!
I don’t watch the Bachelor…but that yogurt bowl looks delicious!! Its -4 degrees here in Illinois today so I had hot oatmeal!
Yes, Sean was so sweet to do that! I’m rooting for Lesley 🙂
I had a similar breakfast 🙂
I loved Leslie last night! (especially her dress)
How about Kacie B…what a trainwreck!
I haven’t seen last night’s Bachelor episode yet, so I suppose my opinions could change, but I think my top favorites are Desiree and Kacie B. Kacie does get a little emotional and dramatic at times, but I still would love to see her end up with Sean at the end.
Haha I just went back and read some of the comments, and it sounds like Kacie B. reaffirmed the fact that she can be pretty dramatic and emotional last night… That being said, I might change my mind after I watch last night’s episode. 😉
i think you will… 🙂
Your breakfast has me ready to eat my lunch…I brought ingredients for my own little yogurt bowl! Too bad it’s only 9:30am right now.
I haven’t watched yesterday’s episode yet since I have to wait until today to watch it on Hulu, so I’m really not sure yet! Haha and sadie would probably freak, especially with all the behind the scenes crew people around!
I really like Sarah, even though she’s kind of ditzy sometimes. Remember that story about her not being able to zipline? Now, don’t get me wrong. That was a touching story, that she wasn’t able to zipline even though she KNEW she could do it. But the part that she tacked on at the end about her dad telling her, “Someday, you’ll find a guy who will help you do the things you can’t do…”
WHAT!? That cracked me up! I mean, what dad would say that??? I know if my dad was trying to comfort me, he would say, “I know you can do anything you put your mind to!” or something equally as inspiring, but you could tell that she tacked on that part about finding a guy to help her through life in order to appeal to Sean/the producers. BUT I still like her!!
I also like Desiree and Lesley (blonde Lesley, I think there are two), but Tierra or whatever her name is? That girl is definitely the villan! This is my first season watching The Bachelor, and I’m totally hooked, which is so weird to me — I never thought I’d like it! I am always behind, though because the fiance is NOT a fan, so I usually watch the episodes when he isn’t home.
I feel like I can’t say anything about who I like because I accidentally stumbled upon the spoilers so I already know who he ends up with! However, personally, I like Lindsay!
I haven’t watched that episode yet. . but that sounds super cute! I don’t have a favorite girl yet either.. . Sean just seems like such a nice guy so I hope he finds an equally nice girl too!
I think he’ll pick Desiree, although I’m not doing so hot in my Bachelor bracket (yes, I’m doing one :))
Ok, I definitely need to do a Bachelor bracket next time! Great idea!
I looovee Ashlee! Her or Des are the only ones that deserve him. He’s def the most down to earth Bachelor I’ve seen on the show, telling Kacie B she was being crazy, ha!
Sean picks Catherine G from Seattle…
Dang. You just reminded me that I mean to make overnight oats with the dried fruit mix I received in my Nature box.
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I like Desiree! I thought delivering the dog in the limo was so sweet and hilarious. I love my dog so much I would have cried. Ha!!
I love Kacie, I am from TN and she is a TN girl! I have not watched last nights episode yet! I have heard that he picks Catherine in the end 🙁
Des is going to go far. I mean, he’s already calling her by a nickname so you know she’s a frontrunner. Although they like to make you think Tierra is leading the pack I don’t think he’ll pick her.
What an awesome veggie side dish idea!
I love how versatile cauliflower is! I put it in my potato soup last night, and it made it extra creamy!
I like Desiree and Sarah. I almost cried when he surprised her with her dog! I guess we know now who he picks from the spoiler comments!
I was really disappointed that people posted spoilers here=(
I like Leslie (w/ the blonde hair). I think this season is going to be quite dramatic at the end! All of the girls seem so intense!
We were on House Hunters last year and Ernie (our french bulldog) made a big debut! He was hilarious and the film crew loved him (and so did the viewers!). He was a ham and loved the camera
I love messy yogurt bowls!! Nothing beats it
I know who he picks because I always read the spoilers! :o)
I think having Sadie would definitely add humor to the show. Next season maybe?! 😉
So far I really like Leslie M and Desiree, but I feel like there are a lot of girls left who we haven’t seen a lot of!
Your yogurt bowl looks awesome!!
I love Sarah. I think she is so mature and has a lot more to offer than the other girls. My husband however is rooting for Desiree with Sarah as runner up. I too loved the dog part, she seemed so happy to see her (or him?? I don’t remember) and it showed what kind of guy Sean is. I hope for ONCE (well, second.. Trista and Ryan are still married) a couple will remain together.. I’m kind of a sappy gal as you can now all see. Hahaha. 🙂
I really like Lesley, Desiree, and the girl (who’s name I can’t remember) that was adopted and went on the date to Six Flags with him. I’m so glad that Kacie went home. I didn’t mind her on Ben’s season, but she rubbed me the wrong with with Sean. I also think Tierra should go.
I don’t watch the Bachelor, but I couldn’t think of a sweeter gift! My dog would probably do the same as Sadie, except he’d show his “boyish bits.” 🙂 Your side dish looks good! Can’t wait for the recipe! I almost thought you had made cabbage with broccoli (which has been my new favorite side), but cauliflower is even better.