First Times

The past couple days have been good ones. I've been having fun, eating great food, laughing...but let's start at the beginning.
Sunday's Eats:
A Green Juice was on the menu and I finally found a combination I like!
-2 kale leaves, stemmed
-1 orange, peeled
-1 small apple
-1 stalk celery
It was just sweet enough and I could hardly taste the kale. I like greens, don't get me wrong, but drinking them straight up just doesn't sit well with me. I need something to cover up the flavor and this did the trick.

I also had 2 slices of Hemp Bread for the road/train. I wanted to get a close up because I love all the little seeds inside! They give it a great crunch.

At around 10:30, I left for the train station. The ride into the city was horrible. I sat next to 10+ half drunk people going to a Sox game and they were SO LOUD. I tried cranking the iPod up but that didn't work. Good thing I had a bowl of Brooke's Oaties to make me happy. I didn't snap a picture but they were so delicious I will for sure make them again.

I arrived at the Pitchfork Music Festival wearing my Chicago Soy Dairy T-shirt ready to work. It was a little slow at first because of lunch but after that it got busy FAST. We sold out of Cookie Dough the fastest, then Mint Chip (which we re-stocked later). After he returned with the Mint Chip, the chocolate sold out, then the vanilla...until we got more vanilla. When I left though we only had about 5 boxes left. Crazy! If you haven't tried this ice cream, you are so missing out! I've tried the Chocolate and Cookie Dough which are both fantastic, and I also got to sample the Vanilla...tastes like cake batter!

Around 7pm I was getting a ride home when I was asked if I wanted to go to the Chicago Diner...um yes! I've never been there before and wasn't about to pass that up. I had brought food with me to the festival but I could squeeze in a little something.

I decided on the Raw Tostadas! I've never ordered raw in a restaurant before so I was so excited to get it. Sorry for the lighting in the place, I tried to get a good picture but the lights were red and I couldn't fix it. The website describes this dish as:

"Corn-flax tortillas, cashew-sunflower chorizo & sour cream, miso cheese, lettuce, guacamole & salsa, with lime-cilantro corn salad."

They were out of the corn salad so I just got the Kale Salad instead which was so delicious. The tostadas were phenomenal! The miso cheese was my favorite part because it was tangy and rich. The chorizo was very spicy, which I loved, but the flames were put out with the very flavorful guacamole. I can't wait to go back there and order something else, the food all sounds amazing and the atmosphere is just lovely.

Today's Eats:

Despite going to bed late, I was up bright and early at 7am. I guess I'm stuck as an early riser! I made a delicious breakfast using a favorite new recipe that I've made before. Gena's Lime-in-the-coconut Smoothie. I topped it with a little Wheat Germ for kicks and had some plain toast alongside. Yum.

Dessert after breakfast is a must! Especially when its dark chocolate, my new favorite food.

For lunch I had leftover Raw Tostadas. I took the greens on the side and topped them with Zukay Cucumber Mint Dressing. I forgot I had this in the fridge and just opened it now. The flavor is very clean and refreshing, this one is my very favorite of all the Zukay dressings I've tried. A close up shot of the Tostada...see all that nut meat, and miso cheese? Heaven!

Speaking of nuts, I went to see Bruno today. Oh my gosh. This movie was insane! Sex, nudity, and more sex...wow. I thought the movie was hilarious though! This guy is a genius because the reactions of some people = priceless. I brought along some Popcorn seasoned with Curry Powder and Sea Salt (idea from Nicole!) which was such a pleasant combination...my fingers are stained yellow though!

When I got home it was dinnertime and I was super hungry. I decided on Gina's Raw Sloppy Joe's, a small side salad, and some steamed broccoli. The Sloppy Joe's with simple to make and the taste was terrific! I can see myself making these for easy lunches to take to work with me.

Onto the birthday news...first of all my birthday is in 7 days! Second of all, I received some birthday gifts in the mail from 2 of my favorite bloggers.A stunningly gorgeous homemade card from Miss Curly Top. This girl is so talented! I love how she put a pink candle in there as well, so cute.
I also received some Jay Robb Brown Rice Protein in Vanilla and a sample of Chocolate Sun Warrior from Heather.

Thank you sweets! You both are such amazing friends and it means a lot to me that you sent me some lovin'. <3

Also in the mail was the Vanilla Sun Warrior I ordered. I ran out and was without for a few days! The horror! But now its back and I can enjoy some sweet goodness.

I have to work for a bit tomorrow so I'll be going to bed early. Sweet dreams xoxo