Sock Bun

Dude, you guys.

You gotta try this. I know it's all over the internet...but seriously.

A sock. In your hair. That no one can see. That gives your hair amazing size and shape and sturdiness.
I can't help but brag about it to everyone throughout the day. I ruin the surprise before they even ask. Its totally ridiculous that I can't contain myself better....but its just so cool.

Chocolate Coconut Heaven Oats

I've recently been seeing lots of posts throughout the blog world for chocolate oatmeal. Stellar idea, in my opinion. Since I generally eat dessert after every meal anyway (no judgement please) I figure its best if I can incorporate it into the actual meal to maximize enjoyment (and healthiness!).

This may seem like just another chocolate oatmeal post...but its not. All of the chocolate oats recipes I've seen thus far have been choco-fied via a tablespoon or two of cocoa powder. But unfortunately, when I've tried this I've found it tastes, well...powdery.

This recipe choco-fies (if I use this word twice in one post that makes it real, right?) itself by using Silk Chocolate Soy Milk as its milk/water source.
Plus its vegan!

Don't ya want some?

Ingredients:
1/2 cup rolled oats
1 cup Silk Chocolate Soy Milk
1 mushed up banana
1 tbsp shredded coconut

Try with:
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 tsp coconut oil
optional: chocolate chips! It (obviously) adds a lot!

Procedure:
1. Throw all the ingredients you want into a microwave-safe bowl and stir 'em around.
2. Pop the bowl in the microwave and cook for about 2 and a half minutes.
3. Let it cool.
4. Eat eat eat!!!

Lunchbox #7

Good new, internet! My days have been much happier since my posting of Lunchbox #6. Who needs men, huh? Not when I had Halloween to look forward to, right?!

HALLOOWEEEENN!!!!

Excuse me. I can't help myself.
I love Halloween. I suppose it feels less exciting now than it did in my first couple of years of college. I guess getting smashed at parties is starting to lose its grandeur. Shame. Those were some good times.
Check out my costume...I'm Princess Peach!!

Ok, this was from a year ago. Sweet mirror pic, I know. Here's one from this Halloween night a few days ago. You can really see I've matured since last year:

Notice the crown is different. The pretty gold one in the top picture literally snapped in half while I was getting ready to leave for a costume party. Such is life. Luckily I have the best room mates in the universe who just happen to have a crazy kick-ass giant collection of costumes on hand at all times. Not mention their willingness to help me after I run down the stairs with the two pieces of broken crown and whine at them, "My crown broke. What do I doooooooo???" Both of them immediately took me back up stairs and found me the crown, which somehow totally matched my outfit. I am forever in their debt.

I won't lie, that story had nothing to do with my lunch. However, lunch sure was tasty. And that's what your here for...so check it out:

Top left: Spinach salad with sliced radish, cherry tomatoes, and champagne dressing.
Top right: A whole kiwi
Bottom left: Amy's Spicy Chili loaded with beans and a hearty drizzle of Sriracha.
Bottom right: Morningstar veggie corndog bites. Indulgent? Yes. Childish? Yes. Delicious? Hell yes. In my defense they're a pretty good source of protein too

Hope your Halloween was delightful and that you didn't forget to brush your teeth before bed!

When I grow up...

...My new goal is to move to Hawaii to marry Jack Johnson.
Here's why.
There. That made your day better, didn't it?

Eat well today and have fun!

More soon on Vegan Monday...