it’s Sunday…part II
August 28, 2011 It’s been such a lovely Sunday so far and it’s only 5:30pm! While we’ve done more than laze around the house, it’s still been completely relaxing + fun.
After playing the “what do you want to do, no what do YOU want to do game” for 20min, we decided to go bouldering at Horsetooth. Then we looked out the window and a storm was definitely headed our way.
So we quickly wrangled the dogs up for a 1.5m walk to our car. Because last night, we drove our car to the bluegrass show + walked home. [Chris’s bike had a flat]
The rain came about 2min after we got in the car. #perfecttiming
I hope all of you out East are staying safe with hurricane Irene!!
After our walk, we hit up a neighborhood open house.
Call us nosy, or curious, we just had to check it out.
Completely renovated, charming 2BR 2BA – large backyard – finished loft/upstairs – 6’ tall crawl space, going for a nice chunk of change. How about $350,000? WHAT! If it sells for $300,000, I will be quite impressed.
Then, no Sunday would be complete without a little Home Depot action.
Actually, we haven’t been to Home Depot or Lowes in weeks, maybe months!
Got a few random odds + ends and we were on our way home.
Bodyrock time. Man did I sweat my face off.
I did the 12min, Booty Firm Up workout. Yowza.
Then I did moves #1,2,3,6,7,8 from this awesomely hard ab workout. I’ve done this workout 3 times now and it’s killer.
Recovery smoothie!
Cantaloupe protein smoothie, topped with coconut butter, AKA magic shell!
Cantaloupe Protein Smoothie
- 2c cantaloupe [cut from fresh + frozen]
- 1/2 frozen banana
- 1 scoop Raw Protein [17g protein]
- 1t maca powder [opt]
- 1c non-gmo unsweetened organic soymilk
Blend, Blend, Blend!!
Check out the magic shell!! Coconut butter is completely melty at room temperature, but as soon as it hits something cold, it hardens. I broke it apart with my mallet of a spoon and enjoyed the added crunch + flavor.
And one of my favorite snacks as of late?
A pickling cucumber [minimal seeds, super crunchy!] + 2% cottage cheese + salt + pepper.
Off to enjoy the 2nd half of Sunday…still no clue what’s in store for the rest of the evening!
Hope you’re having a good one!
AShley
Reader Comments (25)
I'm glad you're unjoying your Sunday! Summer goes too fast, doesn't it? Anyways... that coconut magic shell is so cool! I have to try it! ;)
Glad your enjoying your lazy sunday!
Oh my gosh that smoothie looks so good right now, I was just thinking how thirsty I am and now I want this!
"a lovely Sunday so far and it’s only 5:30pm! While we’ve done more than laze around the house, it’s still been completely relaxing + fun." =
THOSE are the BEST kinds!!!! :)
It looks like a ghost shape in your smoothie! Your dogs are just too cute, I can't even take it.
Glad you had such a nice Sunday :)
your cucumber concoction seems like such an easy and delicious snack! what a fun day!
Looks like a great day Ash!! I thought of you today as my mom and I used your pickling recipe to make dill pickles!! They're chillin' in the fridge right now, can't wait to try them out tomorrow!! Enjoy the rest of your night :)
It's been waaay too long since I had coconut butter magic shell!
is that with your homemade buttah? I can steal a bag from the bakery and make it!
looks like your pics are via your iphone as well- same as my sunday post. :)
that ab workout looks great - thanks for sharing!
How much do you love having an iPhone?!
I just moved my coconut butter from the fridge to the garage so it will get melty and I can have a magic shell. :)
Just checked out that protein powder...looks amazing! I wonder if Whole Foods carries it.
They definitely have it!!! It's quite pricey in the store, unless you can get it on sale. I also find $5 coupons for it frequently, but the cheapest place I've seen it is online for about $25. I never used a daily protein powder until just recently when I amped up my workouts and it really helps. I feel like this powder is real food protein though! They don't make any "flavors" but it almost has an oat-like taste and isn't chalky at all. It definitely still has a noticeable texture, but for some reason I kind of like it...almost like when you grind oats into a smoothie. :) WF has sample packs if you want to try it out. The same company makes a "protein meal powder" but I've heard that one doesn't taste the best.
Looks like you had a relaxing sunday and managed to do things too, love that! I neeeeed to buy coconut butter, I always put it back because of the price but I want magic shell haha!
I forget if you have a food processor...if you do, definitely make it. Waaaaay cheaper!
I do love it!! It's so nice to take out + about and not lug the big camera. My point n' shoot has been out of commission for quite some time! Oh yes, magic shell!
Welcome!! So far it seems great!
YEsss, homemade butter all the way! SO much cheaper. A 1lb bag got me 2, 8oz jars of coconut butter and cost about $3.
Ooooh, I hope they turn out well!!
It really is a great, filling snack!
Hahaha, they are pretty ridiculous!
Question: is there a difference between coconut butter and coconut oil? Are they one in the same?
They are quite different. Coconut butter is made with the meat of the coconut, which is retained in the product, adding fiber + other nutrients. Coconut oil, is the oil extracted from the meat of the coconut, leaving just the oil. Coconut oil is great for cooking, especially at high heat. They are both packed fULL of great nutritional benefits. I use coconut butter to top things and coconut oil for cooking/baking. :) Also, coconut butter can easily be made at home with unsweetened shredded coconut, processed in your food processor for about 5-8min. I have a recipe for it on my recipe page if you're interested.
thanks for the info! p.s. I love your blog, and I am a big fan of vibrams also!
Thanks so much Sophie!