Sheesh! I still can’t get my internet hooked up so I finally just moved the computer back until I get it figured out. I’ll be excited to move the computer when I can figure it out, but I couldn’t stand it any longer; I missed you guys too much to continue the blogging hiatus. 
So, wanna see my tasty eats this week? It’s been a good week for food.
Multi-bean Salad with Fresh Herbs (From Clean Food. Buy it. It’s so worth it.) Basically, it’s four kinds of beans with a little vinaigrette with loads of fresh herbs. Fresh herbs make any dish amazing.
This week I finally made Ashley’s Graham Crackers. I’m not gonna lie, I was a little skeptical since her recipe is so healthy. I didn’t think they’d be that good. (Sorry Ashley! I should have known better to just trust you implicitly.) People, RUN to your kitchen and make these. They are amazing. She really has perfected them. And they are so easy to make. And healthy.
So what did I do? I unhealthified them. If you make them slightly too thick on accident like I did, they happen to have the perfect texture for ice cream sandwiches. hehe.
I softened my ice cream a bit (I used Ben & Jerry’s Vanilla…which is extraordinary), put a small scoop between two crackers, smashed together and wrapped in saran wrap until frozen hard again. Then I let it soften for a few minutes. Then devoured. Then tried to steal Rob’s (unsuccessfully).
I subscribed to Clean Eating Magazine a few months ago after I kept reading Emily’s reviews of their recipes. I’ve been really impressed with everything I’ve tried from their magazine so far.
Tonight was the Ginger Tofu Stir-fry Rice Bowl. I haven’t had tofu in a long time…and this hit the spot. I definitely recommend that magazine if you are looking to spice up your menu; their meals are affordable, quick to prepare, and tasty. And they have great variety for meat lovers and vegetarians alike. (And no, I can’t use chopsticks, but I always try. I switched to a fork quickly.) 
And…I created a new playlist for my cycle classes this week. I love the variety in this mix. It created a great background for a super tough workout – I used a couple drills that I did in someone else’s class last week. You guys know I sweat a lot, but this workout made me sweat a LOT.
It’d be a good workout to do on your own. If you’re interested in the workout details, let me know. (I’m not sure how many of you teach spin or have access to spin bikes outside of classes…I know my gym keeps the cycle room locked up when classes aren’t in session.)
This post was kind of all over the place. I’m out of blogging practice apparently.
To reward you for your patience with my lack of blogging and haphazard posting, I’m going to share a yummy, healthy popsicle recipe with you this weekend. Wooohoooo! (Act like that’s a really good reward, k?)
What’s your favorite cookbook or cooking magazine? I love anything from America’s Test Kitchen/Cooks Illustrated!
Are you good with chopsticks? Me, not so much.
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OMG that graham plus ice cream just looks increidble!
Jessica @ How Sweet´s last [type] ..Muffin Mania.
So glad you are back! Love all of your creations lately! I’ve been looking for a good bean salad recipe. And those Grham-whiches look amazing! Great idea.
Lauren´s last [type] ..So Hot Will Melt Your Popsicle
Definitely saving that graham recipe!! Your ice cream sandwich you made with them looks fantastic. And Clean Eating magazine sounds like it has great recipes! Love the playlist, especially The Killers and Kanye
Megan @ The Oatmeal Diaries´s last [type] ..feeling ballsy
wait, did you make a homemade ice cream sammie with graham crackers!!? that is amazing
and i LOVE the tofu too – one of my favorite foods.
Nope. I just bought Ben & Jerry’s Vanilla ice cream. Homemade ice cream would put this over the top! Good idea….
NICE ice cream sandwich! i’ve seen her recipe before and thought it looked delish. my fave cooking magazine is food network. i like it bc it has a lot more than just recipes and is a really fun read.
christina´s last [type] ..Like Scrambled Eggs with Hot Sauce
I got the Food Network magazine once. It was a really fun mag!
Glad you’re back, lover! & OMG, I totally have Ash’s graham recipe on my to-make list. I like your style — ice cream : )
Hillary [Nutrition Nut on the Run]´s last [type] ..Two Variables
Seriously, you HAVE to make them. They are so quick and easy!
OMG Johnny Lange Lie To Me. I had completely forgotten about him and that song. I loved him so much when I was younger what a cutie. I’m downloading that song as I type this comment. Welcome back!
hahaha. Glad you loved the Johnny tune.
You’re back…YAaaaay!!! I can’t believe your WF stopped selling Kombucha. Sorry, I’m trying to save texts, so I figured I’d respond here, hehee. I haven’t been to mine in over 2 weeks, so I’ll have to check it out. I don’t know why I’ve never made an ice cream samich with the grahams!! I’m really glad you liked them so much. My entire family really loved them which always makes me so happy. You must try s’mores sometime and smearing them with nut butter, which I hope you have already done! I need to dive back into Clean Food and I just got The Kind Diet + Thrive….I need to make more time to READ! Miss you! xo
Ashley´s last [type] ..i want cake
oh man, I’m so glad you said that about saving texts. I just checked mine and I’m WAY over! agh! The sign posted sounded like it’s a Whole Foods-wide thing, not just mine store. Something about evaluating the alcohol content???
I’ve been dying to read The Kind Diet & Thrive! Can’t wait to hear what you think of them.
All of the WFs in Atlanta have pulled the Kobochas as well . . . so I went to Fresh Market and bought some that they still had out!
Your Fresh Market carries kombucha?? I wish ours did!
your ice cream sandwich looks yummy!
fave cooking mag would have to be every day with rachael ray. they have so many fun things in it. but then again, i’m bias!
amanda´s last [type] ..walk like an egyptian
Hi!
I am new to the blog world, and am just enjoying taking it all in. Your blog caught my eye right away… I love your writing style, and sense of humour!! Glad you are back, I’ve been waiting patiently (really kinda stalking your page) for your next entry
Welcome to the blog world! Isn’t it the best?
I’m so glad you are enjoying my blog. I love blog stalkers! 
Those ice cream sammies look ah-mazing! What a great idea. My favorite food magazine is the Food Network Magazine, they have really good ideas and the pictures are so colorful and fun.
And pictures of Bobby Flay. Don’t forget that part.
Hey girl……glad you are liking your subscription to Clean Eating mag!!
Those graham crackers look delicious, I saved the recipe. Hopefully, I can find some time to make them soon!
Emilyeatsclean´s last [type] ..Lakeside Cinema
I stink, stink, stink at chopsticks. Forget about it, someone is likely to get hurt.
I will have to try the graham crackers, only bc you sound overly excited:) Remember this recipe come Christmas when we need to make some gingerbread houses will ya?
Nichole´s last [type] ..Endurance – Makes Us Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger
I’m making note of the graham cracker recipe RIGHT NOW.
And I’m a Cooking Light addict.
And on top of that, I’m chopstick-stupid. I have the kids version that are connected at the top.
Emily´s last [type] ..When the cat’s away…
Can you believe I’ve never even opened a Cooking Light magzine or book? I need to check it out!
“Chopstick-stupid” – LOL!
Ahhh, I seriously need to make Ashley’s graham crackers! That ice cream sandwich looks killer lady. You know I love that playlist…we have such similar tastes in music….and um….I spy some Alanis -Jagged Little Pill action!
I eat a lot of meals with chopsticks but there is definitely a lot of slurping that goes on with noodle dishes!
Claire´s last [type] ..a loaf & lots of oats.
Homemade graham crackers? Shut up! I want those!! And using them to make ice cream sandwiches? Genius. This is why I love you. When I was having surgery, my uncle actually bought me a ton of magazines to read in the hospital and Clean Eating was one of them. I loved it! It’s a little on the pricey side though and I hate that they come out every two months – but it’s still a good read. I love anything out of Vegetarian Times too! (:
hehe. I’m so glad you appreciate my ways.
Yeah, I wish Clean Eating came every month. I’ve never even heard of Vegetarian Times! I’ll be googling that shortly.
Welcome back!
I love Clean Eating Mag too – Great ideas that are easily tweaked offering great variety. Tosca Reno’s Eat Clean cookbooks are great also.
Bekah´s last [type] ..Numbing Experience
Cooking Light just did a big revamp and I’m loving it — more whole foods, less “low-fat substitute” processed stuff. Even if I don’t make a ton of their recipes I still get inspiration. After years of resisting Vegetarian Times I got a subscription and love it — their website is great. And Saveur is straight-up food porn.
We learned to use chopsticks as kids, but I perfected the art as an exchange student in Japan. It’s actually easier to eat salad with chopsticks, believe it or not, since you have more control than with a stabby fork.
Stacy (Little Blue Hen)´s last [type] ..the rustler, barbecue mock duck pizza
Cool – now I’m even more intrigued about Cooking Light. And I’m dying to have Vegetarian Times! Saveur is beautiful! How have I never seen that???
Salad with chopsticks?? That’s funny! I’ll have to practice on salad.
Isn’t it amazing how moving a computer can make you seem motivated??? haha I moved mine to the dining/living room, where I ALWAYS am.
Anyways, I can’t tell how zoomed in you were on the ice cream cake, but if that’s your “little” scoop of ice cream, I think I’m in love haha. It looks HEAPING
and delicious!
Personally, I like those Simple Living magazine recipes. They’re always so good!!
Monique@She’s Going The Distance´s last [type] ..Guess not.
YES! That’s where I’m trying to move mine. If I have it in the living/dining room, then I can be around the hubs more while he studies, keep a better eye on the dog, AND watch the Food Network at the same time.
haha! It wasn’t as big as it looks. But definitely not “little” – maybe a heaping scoop from a standard ice cream scoop. But with ice cream – more is usually better. hehe
I really love Cook’s Illustrated, Bon Appetit, Eating Well, and depending on the specific issue, Real Simple and Cooking Light.
I’ve tried to make ice cream cookie sandwiches before, but it made the cookies rock hard (as in teeth breaking, haha), any secrets?
Laura @ youngDCliving´s last [type] ..DIY: An Art-Worthy Bulletin Board
I’ve had the same problem with the cookies getting rock hard. I have no idea how to fix it but somehow that didn’t happen with these graham crackers. Maybe because they are thinner than most cookies I’ve tried??
I have been eyeing those grahams, I gotta make them! My favorite cookbook is Veganomicon. Isa Moskowitz is a genius!!!
Jackie (Peaces of Earth)´s last [type] ..Bloggies Unite
My three go-to magazines for recipes are Cooking Light, Clean Eating, and Eating Well. I have Toscas Clean Eating cookbook, too, and the Test Kitchen Light Recipes cookbook. Love them all. Next on the list is going to be that Clean Food cookbook! I hadn’t heard of it but love Tosca Reno’s eat clean stuff, so that book looks perfect.
Hilary@coffeeismycarrot´s last [type] ..Intense Saturday
Oh thanks for posting your playlist! Mine needs a serious boost!
Jo´s last [type] ..Veganism and Nutrition
I just came across your fantastic blog! I read your about you, and I also completed my first marathon last October.
That bean salad looks amazing! I’ll be perusing your archives and will be back for sure!
La Historiadora de Moda´s last [type] ..Running Somewhere Else- Madison- Wisconsin
Yummy bean salad and tofu! I “fake it” with chopsticks. I don’t use them correctly but I managed to get the food in my mouth!
rebecca @ how the cookies crumble´s last [type] ..Garden Fresh
YUM! Those graham crackers look amazing, I’m definitely going to try the recipe.
I would love it if you posted the spin workout! The spin room at my gym is open all the time but there are rarely classes at a time when I can go. Thanks :O)
Christina @ A Beautiful Mess´s last [type] ..ive been googled
I am so bad at chopsticks. After four years of living in LA with a TON of asian friends and going to places where they don’t even have forks on hand as backup, I got okay at them, but I still suck. Sometimes I eat random things with chopsticks to practice because I miss asian food so much! That’s a little weird, I admit. But it helps.
Courtney (Pancakes & Postcards)´s last [type] ..I’m baaaaaaaaack- With a Cape Town-World Cup Preview- Woo-