Tasty Tuesday: Something RAW

Last night I was in bed very early. Like, reading a good book in bed at 1900. 

However, despite my best efforts, I was not asleep until approximately 2300. I blame the midnight sun. 

The sun sets at 2330. And rises at 0343.
Seriously.

0530. Who turned the lights on?!

Being the light sleeper that I am, the sun awoke me at an unholy early hour. Oh well. Might as well make the most of the opportunity!

I enjoyed a cup of green tea, took my vitamins, and read a magazine at my leisure. It was nice to slowly enjoy my morning, rather than hectically trying to get breakfast made, get dressed, and pack lunch. 

Making breakfast!

Breakfast was a green smoothie: One naval orange, strawberries, 1/2 frozen banana, spinach, spirulina, coconut oil, coconut water, Vega 'tropical tango' protein powder. 
Delicious, green, nutritious!

I packed it up in my Vega smoothie bottle and off to work I went - and packed along my cute pink lunch bag!

Snacks were kiwis (which I have in surplus due to a friend recently visiting Costo and buying in bulk) and kale chips. I seemed to be more generous with the cayenne on this batch - very spicy. 

Back home for lunch, my usual caribou broth with miso. I also had a vanilla cookie dough ball for dessert! I will post this recipe soon - it's a fantastic, vegan, gluten-free dessert that resides in the freezer. Perfect for warm summer snacking!

A busy afternoon, then I met with Sarah and we went to the Farmers Market again this week. My good friend Lorie has a fantastic booth called Zing!, which is raw, vegan, and gluten-free ... a rarity in this small, Northern town. However, I knew it would be delicious as she's a fantastic cook. I ordered the raw pad thai and a brownie. 

They were so, so, SO delicious.

I don't know how she does it, but it was completely satisfying and tasted incredible. The brownie hit the spot for my sweet tooth.

Later on in the evening, I went out to play squash with another friend. Needless to say ... I may have kicked some butt around the court!

After an intense workout, it's time for a little relaxation, then bedtime!

Tasty Tuesday Attempt and the YK Farmers Market

Murphy's Law has bested me.

I had thought to myself: "Tuesday. That seems like an ideal day for weekly meals postings. I don't usually have much going on". I wanted to share what my experiencing is like day-today, trying to maintain some semblance of deliciousness and consistency in eating healthy with dietary restrictions.

Nope. Instead of waking up ready for a day of culinary thrill, I woke up with a cough and scratchy throat. Alongside a silent migraine. AND a chilly day.

Very funny (but not really).

It is June, right? RIGHT?!

Considering the crisp morning walk ahead, I started my morning with a cup of green tea and some light reading:

Breakfast was a green juice (heavy on the carrots) and a slice of homemade gluten-free bread with PB and honey. I'm obvious not well, considering I couldn't finish eating this simple meal.

... and considering how much I love the combination of honey and PB.

Then I walked to work in the cold, cold morning air. I was not prepared at all... just a long-sleeved work shirt. Brr.

My intentions are to flush out whatever virus/pathogen ails me, so copious amount of water with cucumber and mint leaves were consumed.

Again, not feeling very hungry, so the raspberries I brought for a snack were mostly for show. I maybe ate two or three.

I was just not feeling it this morning.

I walked home for lunch (and to get a sweater), all I could muster was some caribou broth with miso. It was warm and soothing for my sore gut ... just what I needed!

Dessert: Three Mejool dates. 

After another cool walk to work, my kind co-worker offered me some vegan desserts she had made, with consideration to my food sensitivities. How kind!

... but they contain oats. Non gluten-free certified oats. Le sad.

However, I had some snacks on hand and made myself consume them to ensure I had some semblance of nutrition to prevent the afternoon slump (note: still felt slumpy).

A peach (that was actually ripe and delicious) and kale chips!

After work, I headed out to sign up for some volunteering at a local folk festival this summer and to check out the YK Farmers Market!!

I didn't have the opportunity to explore it last year, so I was excited to see all of the booths. Indian food, homemade skin care products, ice cream, even a raw vegan food booth!

I was with some friends, including celiac superhero Sarah. She was my protector from gluteny, cheesy, eggy foods. We were able to inquire with a booth selling Indian food, and found that the curry chicken and rice was appropriate. However, they mixed my rice with Nann bread (sigh, gluten), so I just had the curry chicken. It was actually quite good.

So good that I forgot to take photos of it. My bad.

Again, unpictured, was dinner out with friends. I had a chicken burger on a gluten-free bun with spinach salad, in which I just ate the mandarine oranges off the salad. It's the best part, don'tchaknow?

Needless to say, after feeling less than stellar all day and wandering out in the coldish weather, I am happy to go home, have a hot shower.... and crawl into bed.