Two Winners & Game To Recap

Did I forget to mention that in the midst of all the madness schedule-wise, Momma FF & I found time to get to the Phillies Game 2 against the Cardinals on Oct. 2? 

This picture was taken before it decided to drop in temperature about 30 degrees.  Okay, that’s a little dramatic…but it was FREEZING…and I had a wool winter jacket on with gloves and a blanket.   

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It was a fun game to watch, but it was a late one (start time 8pm), so I was one exhausted chica by the end of it.  Totally worth it.

Previously, that day, I had worked out starting at 7:30am, gotten a shower & went to church with Jarid @ 10am, went to lunch at Wegman’s at about 12:45pm.

We looooooove Wegman’s and have decided that it’s going to be a weekly thing after church.  The boy & I can each get something we LOVE, and it’s usually different everytime.

This box was stuffed with a similar mix as last week.  Actually, almost identical.  On the left, is a salad of shredded romaine lettuce, blanched broccoli & green beans, taco seasoned chicken, raw mushrooms & cukes, cherry tomatoes, and balsamic vinegar.  On the right, is three types of bean & grain salads.  Blueberry quinoa, cranberry pumpkin seed quinoa, and three bean chickpea salad. 

Post lunch, we went to the Spirit Halloween store in hopes of snagging some costumes…we had full intentions of going with Mario & Princess Peach (thanks for voting, by the way!), but the women’s costume was super skanky.  Not my style.  Anyway, I found one online that I’m hoping works out!  It was much cheaper and homemade, so I’m thinking it’ll work out.  We also found the boy’s costume on Ebay, which I highly recommend…$60 is outrageous for the cheaply made material that is the essence of costume world.

Sooo, I’ll bet you’re wondering who won the Girard’s Giveaway & the Flackers Giveaway, huh? 

Well, I figured I’d wrap up with the winners‘ info.  Both of you, please email me at freckledfoodielove@gmail.com with your shipping information so I can get your winnings distributed

Erin @ http://girlgoneveggie.com, you’ve won yourself some Flackers, and Lisa @ http://karmaperdiem.wordpress.com, you’ve won yourself some Girard’s dressings!  Congrats  

IT’s almost Friday!  Hallelujah.

XO.

Phillies Phanatic & Pizza Palooza.

My weekend started off with a bang at Citizens Bank Park in Philly, where I watched them spank some Pirates   Remember when my Godfather & I went to the game last year?

Well, this year we brought a new member of the Phillies Phamily with us

That’s right!  My date to the game was Bowman.  Jarid was actually in Philly, but he was visiting a friend from college for the weekend.  Actually, Momma FF came with me in his place, but she & I didn’t get a picture together, which I’m a little bummed about!

He’s officially a movie star now.  The Comcast Camera found him in the crowd and he was definitely on TV with his Daddy for about a minute!

I spotted a froyo place on the way to our seats, which I knew, inevitably I would be giving my business to later in the night.

The place was called “Yogen Fruz“.  It gave the option of chocolate, vanilla, or sorbet base, and then fruit mixed straight into the yogurt, but I just kept it simple with a twist (choc&vanilla).  Totally worth the wait.

Other exciting events this weekend included pizza making!  In fact, I had it two days in a row, it was that good.

Ever since the beach, I’ve been craving pizza, so here’s what I gathered up:

Clean Cravings – Just Crusts, Laughing Cow – Light Blue Cheese

Athenos Roasted Garlic Hummus, Light Mozzarella String Cheese, Sriracha Hot Sauce

Spinach, tomatoes, onions, red peppers, steamed broccoli, part skim ricotta cheese, and grilled chicken.  You see, I had a few varieties in mind, so I went halvsies on the pizzas.

Pizza #1: 1/2 white pizza (part-skim riccotta, steamed broccoli, and light mozzarella), 1/2 margherita pizza (light mozzarella, tomato, & spinach)

Pizza #2: 1/2 Hummus & Veggie (garlic hummus, chopped red peppers & onion); 1/2 Buffalo Chicken (light blue cheese, grilled chicken, & sriracha)

I was quite the proud pizza momma while these babies were in the oven.  I tried a little slice of each as soon as they were finished!

The favorite child?

Buffalo Chicken.  Hands. Down.

I liked the idea so much, that the next day, I baked some more pizzas…but I was out of my Clean Cravings crusts, so what’s a girl do to?

Use a socca crust recipe?  Don’t mind if I do- Thanks, Chels

I wanted a thick crust and knew I was using a pie pan, so I went with:

• 1 C. garbanzo bean flour
• 1 C. + 2 tbsp. water
• Garlic powder to taste
• Onion powder to taste
• Salt to taste
• Pinch of xanthan gum (optional)

Once the crust was baked, I loaded on the toppings.  This time I added mushroom to the white pizza and used extra cheese.  Popped under the broiler for a few minutes until it gets gooey & melty… MMmm..

Success!

Oh, and hey, before I go!  This Wednesday is your LAST chance to enter my giveaway of some awesome Protein Bakery goodies!  Make sure you don’t miss out!

Hope your weekends were wonderful!

 

XO.