If you need a last-minute gift for someone or for yourself, may I please recommend my new favorite Adidas Energy Boost sneakers?
You know a sneaker is that great when you fail to realize just how many days you have run in a row.
It somehow escaped my attention that I ran six, maybe seven days in a row? Basically since I bought these Adidas last Monday, I haven’t stopped running.
Quick Stats from the Adidas Website:
- Weight: 8.5 ounces
- Energy-returning boost™ midsole keeps every step charged with an endless supply of light, fast energy; TORSION® SYSTEM for midfoot integrity
- techfit™ technology for lightweight and flexible upper support
- Flexible textile upper with welded synthetic overlays for support and stability
- External heel counter for maximal heel fit and running comfort; miCoach® compatible
- ADIWEAR™ outsole offers the ultimate in high-wear durability
In basic terms, these running shoes are super cushiony with amazing flexible support all in a lightweight sneaker.
This pair is an ounce lighter than my usual – yes a one ounce difference is huge.
I can’t say enough about these sneakers but I am going to stop for now because I have other exciting things to report to you on this fine start to the holiday week.
I made it to Whole Foods over the weekend to pick up the moisturizer and some other necessities.
The Whole Foods food bar counts as a necessity don’t you think?
I think I may need to lay off of beets though. Call me crazy, but every time I eat beets I get light-headed. Beets are known to help lower blood pressure and since my blood pressure is always low (and sometimes too low) I am wondering if this is an issue for me.
I may never know for sure but I have decided to lay off the beets from now on. I am sure I can find something else from the food bar to take the beets’ place in the bowl.
I don’t buy all that much from Whole Foods on a regular basis because most of their stuff is a bit pricey but I did pick up these semi-sweet chocolate chips because they were cheaper than even Trader Joe’s.
I used them yesterday in this recipe for peanut butter chocolate chunk cookies.
Admit that you like my Hello Kitty dough scooper.
I may not celebrate Christmas but all this talk about holiday cooking and baking and cookies inspired me.
You must make these cookies now. Simple list of ingredients – no flour, butter or white sugar necessary. I like short lists of ingredients not only for the ease of preparation but for the cost effectiveness as well.
Make sure you pay attention to the recipe and chill the dough first…makes for perfectly puffy awesome cookies.
While I was in the cooking mood, I made the very wise decision to make Hannah’s recommended recipe for The Happy Herbivore’s Meatloaf Bites.
Kidney beans are mashed to create the “meaty” texture in these meatless meatloaf bites and I promise you- even a meatlover can love these little cuties.
I pretty much followed the recipe but swapped out the oats for quinoa flakes and didn’t measure the spices. I also added Trader Joe’s Carolina Gold BBQ sauce and a drop of soy sauce.
I have a strong feeling these bites will be making a weekly appearance in our house.
So easy and quick to prepare as well as easy to store in the refrigerator and/or freezer for a great leftover.
Did I mention the little boy LOVED THEM?
My plan is to play around with the seasonings and flavors to make them as meatballs later this week. Tomato paste, oregano….I will keep you posted!
I had planned to take the little boy into Manhattan this morning to experience the holiday madness but the forecast calls for a rainy day. Holiday crowds two days before Christmas in the rain? No thank you. On to Plan B.
What’s Plan B? Good question.
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I NEED TO KNOW:
Are you shopping today for last-minute gifts?
Cook or bake anything good this weekend? Feel free to leave a link to the recipe in the comments!
What are your must-have Whole Foods Food Bar items?
Do you eat beets?
The Cookie ChRUNicles 