Photo An Hour, Alaskan Style

I always love it when my favorite bloggers post little blurbs or photos from their life. Especially when it's non-food related. It's kind of like a friendly invitation to take a glimpse into their life. So, I finally decided to do my own! I have to say that my life isn't terribly exciting, but that happens to be how I like it. I heard that the French literally devote large chunks of time to doing absolutely nothing but just chillin'. Any French readers that can attest to this? I don't know, it was just something I read. It was probably on Pinterest...which of course means it's completely factual.  

Anyways, I had Columbus Day Family Wellness Day (that's what the foundation I work for calls it) off from work and so I thought it'd be the perfect day to do my "Photo An Hour" post. So, without any further babbling, here we go!

Photo An Hour, Alaskan Style

7:00 AM - Snug as a bug in a rug! A little early for my day off, but...oh well!

8:00 AM - Watching Bones...my favorite! 

9:00 AM - Reading The Snow Child and trying to stay in bed as long as possible. Bob is too. And yes, he sleeps on a memory foam bed with a quilt (that I bought for our bed) on top and two king size pillows (also ours) on top of that! He's such a princess. And yes, he sleeps like he has rigor mortis...

10:00 AM - Dishes. Blah! I got a clean kitchen out of it though, and that's always a good way to start the day. Also, that is my kitchen in it's entirety. Yes, I am completely serious. When the fridge door is open, it hits right smack in the middle of the sink, creating a half wall. We need to build, STAT...

11:00 AM - Breakfast/Lunch/Recipe Development. Also, spice cabinet organization (not pictured). Todd left me with the baby camera and the zoom lens...thanks, Todd! Not. Hehe.

Noon - Laundry time with Bob. He's not a great helper, though he doesn't seem to mind being a table for my stacks of laundry...

1:00 PM - Running in the leaves with Bob and Cooper (Bob's BFF), who I was puppy-sitting for the day. 

2:00 PM - ...still running...it was a looong run! So pretty though.

3:00 PM - Break time! Which, obviously means another Bones. Don't judge me! That show is legit. 

4:00 PM - Snack time and more reading. Half an apple, hummus, snap peas and pita chips. Also, I highly recommend reading The Snow Child. A National Bestseller, written by a gal from my hometown! 

5:00 PM - Tea, reading, and Chopin. Also, a visit from my BFF (Cooper's Mom).

6:00 PM - My true love is home from work, finally! Talking about each other's day. I would like to dedicate this time to point out that Todd never wears a cut-off...I swear we don't live in a trailer or a redneck igloo! Truthfully though, I don't mind it so much...

7:00 PM - Din din and creating my High Protein Vegan Veggie Wrap. Nevermind the gang of squash. 

8:00 PM - Roughhousing. Boys will be boys...

9:00 PM - Treat yo' self! The nail polish is named "Classy"...obviously, just like moi.  

10:00 PM - Goodnight! Thanks for taking a peek into our little life!

If you enjoyed these photos make sure to like Produce On Parade on Facebook, where the majority of Todd and myself, puppies, adventures and life in Alaska pictures are posted. Our Facebook link is above in the right sided column. 

Cheers!

High Protein Vegan Veggie Wrap

So, there's like one vegan friendly place in Alaska. What do I mean by "vegan-friendly"? Well, for me it means that there are at least three options that are clearly marked as vegan. There is regrettably, only one place that I know of within 60 miles of my home. Sad face. It's a little place in Anchorage that I'd heard a lot about but had never been to. Well, last week I finally got to go! My favorite thing I tried was their veggie wrap. I thought I'd try to recreate it myself (veggie wraps are so quick and easy) and below is my imposter veggie wrap! It's so delicious and healthy, filled with veggies, greek hummus and protein-packed tempeh! I hope you enjoy it! 

High Protein Vegan Veggie Wrap

Inspired by my favorite wrap from a local restaurant

Makes 1 large wrap

• 1 8 oz. block of tempeh (use 1/4 per wrap)
• 1 tsp. olive oil
• 1 large (burrito size) flour tortilla
• 1/8-1/4 cup of greek style hummus (or your favorite)
• 1 handful of clover sprouts
• 3 Tbsp. black olives, sliced
• 2 Tbsp. tomatoes, chopped
• 1 Tbsp. yellow onion, minced
• 1 large lettuce leaf

Cut an 8 oz. block of tempeh into eight strips. You'll only need two per wrap. Heat the olive oil in a large frying pan. Add the tempeh strips and allow to cook on one side until browned, about 5 minutes. Then flip, and brown on the other side. If you have time, you can marinade the tempeh in a ziplock bag with sesame oil and soy sauce for about an hour, but I was in a hurry so I just used plain tempeh. Once browned, remove from pan and set aside for later. 

While the tempeh browns, chop up all the veggies. 

Place one large flour tortilla in the tempeh pan and over low heat allow to cook for about one or two minutes. While in the pan, spread the hummus in the center of the tortilla. You want to strengthen the tortilla, but not to the point where it will get crispy and crack when wrapped up. 

Remove from heat and add the sprouts, olives, tomatoes, onion and lettuce in the center of the wrap, then top with two to four strips of tempeh. 

Fold in the left and right sides of the tortilla, then while gently holding them in place, fold the side of the tortilla closest to you up and away from you.

Slice on the diagonal and serve! 

I know there is salsa pictured. Just ignore it. I had breakfast burritos on my brain, okay? My mistake. Stupid brain!

Listening to Leftover Cuties – One Heart

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Chappelle & An Autumn Walk

I have no recipe today, I'm sorry. We saw Dave Chappelle last night and it was incredibly funny. But wait! Before you leave...I have some photos from a walk that Todd and took a few days ago. The leaves are hanging on a bit longer than they normally do up here in Alaska and we thought we'd take advantage of all that Autumn goodness with a lovely little walk with Bobble Bear. Bailey...impatient as ever...

In case you're wondering, no, I'm never overdressed. Bob likes to run around like a wild maniac in that field.

I hope everyone has a fantastic weekend! I know I get Monday off of work. Woot woot! Many of you may know it as Columbus Day but I work for an Native foundation and up here we call it "Family Wellness Day". That's right, turns out Columbus wasn't so great after all (depends on your perspective I suppose)...so, Happy Family Wellness Day to you on Monday. 

Don't mind the 'stash. I still don't know what it's all about...