Friday, December 31, 2010

Humor me Here

It’s New Years Eve, people are planning, their getting their minds ready for a new year and preparing to tackle 2011 resolutions/goals. I love it. I do! I love reading about people’s goals, their plans to travel, etc. I envy that determination.

So what's my deal? Why no lists of goals and resolutions? For me, its about the process, the daily process. "We tend to focus on the end result and not on the process."

Today, tomorrow, and the weeks to come I want to LAUGH MORE and COMPLAIN LESS. That’s it. Kapeesh?

In order to kick off this laughing more, lets review the most embarrassing moments of 2010.
  1. Forgetting to shave my armpits before teaching my strength conditioning class. – Lets just say they couldn’t take their eyes off me.
  2. Getting caught on the trails “popping a squat.”- Note to self, make sure there is not a group of runners behind you on the trails and go far far into the bushes!
  3. Spending 20 minutes trying to light a FLAMELESS candle and wondering why the house smelt like burnt rubber.- The hubs sure got some entertainment out of that one. He just let me continue to light the darn thing! imagesCAZ0F32I
  4. Getting stuck inside a porta-potty at one of my hubs many races. – Well at least I mastered the art of holding my breath for a LONG time!
  5. And of course, the too much wine talk.- The fun time the hubs and I had walking the vineyards and wine tasting after VINEMAN 70.3 race. At this point,we had been in the sun for 8 plus hours and up since 3:3am. We were quite chatty and giddy towards people. So glad we could humor them!
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Don’t you just wish you were a fly on the wall for our conversations. haha!

Alright no complaints here! If you can’t laugh at yourself, then you're not really living, right? haha.

Here’s to 2011!  May it be Full of….

LOVE
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LAUGHTER
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yes, that is the hubs in the drink ice tub post race!

NO COMPLAINTS
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Whoops, no complaints starts tomorrow, right?

AND GOOD FOOD!
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Black Eyed Pea and Hominy Succotash With Barbecued Portobello Mushrooms

original recipe adapted from here

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoon oil
  • 6 large mushrooms, portobello (can also use tempeh, chicken tofu, etc.)
  • 1 medium zucchini or squash
  • 1 small pepper(s), red, bell
  • 1 cup corn or carrot – diced
  • 1/4 cup(s) vinegar, cider
  • 2 teaspoon sugar, brown, light
  • 1 teaspoon paprika, hot
  • 3/4 teaspoon sea salt
  • 15 ounces black eyed peas (1 and 1/2 canned)
  • 15 ounces hominy
  • 10 ounces beans, lima, frozen (can also use garbanzo)
  • 6 teaspoon barbecue sauce
  • 6 teaspoon seeds, pumpkin, toasted, salted

Preparation

1. Preheat grill to medium-high. 2. Brush tops of mushrooms caps and both sides of zucchini and bell pepper with oil. Grill along with corn/carrots, turning occasionally, until tender and lightly charred on all sides, 5 to 6 minutes for the mushrooms, zucchini and bell pepper and 8 to 10 minutes for the corn.
3. Whisk vinegar, brown sugar, paprika and 1/4 teaspoon salt in a large skillet. Add the grilled mushroom caps and turn to coat. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Remove the pan from the heat. Transfer the mushrooms to a cutting board.
4. Meanwhile, cut corn/carrots and cut the zucchini and bell peppers into 3/4-inch pieces. Add to the marinade in the pan along with black eyed peas, hominy, lima beans and the remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt. Return the pan to medium heat and cook, stirring, until the succotash is heated through, 3 to 5 minutes.
5. Slice the mushroom caps and serve on top of the succotash. Garnish with a spoon full of barbecue sauce and pumpkin seeds (if using).
Want more protein? Add Chicken, tofu, or steak instead of mushrooms!

Nutritional Info (Per serving): Calories: 251, Saturated Fat: 0g, Sodium: 559mg, Dietary Fiber: 9g, Total Fat: 6g, Carbs: 42g, Cholesterol: 0mg, Protein: 10g

Happy New Year from the Cotter Crew!
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p.s.
GT kombucha winners announced TOMORROW! Sick of me saying that yet?
Winking smile
LC

46 comments:

caroline said...

Happy New Year to you! All the best for 2011! Health and lots of joy and love!

Jess said...

LOVE LOVE LOVE this!! Laugh more, complain less. I dig it. Again - I need to take pages from your book! Happy new year girl!

Kristina @ spabettie said...

I LOVE the kinda non resolution. I have plans for the year, but have always approached life as a process and intentions can start anytime!!

your embarrassing look back is fun... and this recipe looks DELICIOUS!

HAPPY NEW YEAR, Lindsay and James!!

Kim K said...

haha what an exciting 2010 you had! cant wait to follow you through 2011 as well. by the way, i raced vineman 70.3. i would have rather drank than raced ;) happy year lindsay and thanks again for the email help!

Katie said...

AHAAHAH I LOVE THIS! oh my gosh!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! those things are so freaking hilarious, esp. about forgetting to shave your pits! LOL. gosh i love you!!!
love that recipe tooo!
LOVE YOU SISTA!

Sarena (The Non-Dairy Queen) said...

I LOVE this! Laughter is a must in the new year! I am definitely going to focus on the positive and let the other crap go! The recipe looks really good. I am thinking about changing up my tradition this year and going for lentils. We always do blackeyed peas here and I don't think they work, so I am going with lentil stew! I am hoping for a great year for you Lindsay!

mamarunsbarefoot said...

How very true, we do focus on the end and not the result. I need to work on that if I want to make Boston. Thank you for the reminder. Laugh more and complain yes... HELL YES!!! Thank you!

Kim K said...

lindsay - i just read your post from Vineman 70.3 - we went to Bella the same day you did!!!!! Totally bummed we didnt know each other and were able to meet up. hands down that was my favorite vineyard out of the 12+ we went the next few days. also, general store at dry creek? best gourmet sammies right? hopefully we get a chance to meet! okay enough rambling, enjoy NYE!

Christin@purplebirdblog said...

Your list is SO FUNNY! Laughter is definitely the best medicine of all! I am really growing to love my smile wrinkles because it means I laugh and smile A LOT! :)

Healthy Chocoholic said...

Hahahaha! I ran into a pay phone and fell down in wet cement this past year! =D
Happy New Year's to you too!

bamarunner11 said...

#2 just made me laugh out loud and spill my Kombucha. LOL.

Heather @ Where's the Beach said...

Happy New Year to you sweetie! Love the embarrassing moments list! Can't wait to see what's to come in 2011.

April said...

Oh my! You really should be blonde. The flameless candle cracked me up!

Who is that man without hair?

Happy New Years to you two!

katieemm said...

Haha! Oh wow. Those sure are some REALLY embarrassing moments! It's nice that you can laugh them off though. And they are great stories to tell. ;)

hungryrunnergirl said...

I really think you are my favorite blog ever. Loved the embarrassing moments!! Getting caught popping a squat, no shaving ha they were all hilarious!! Love the goal for the year, it is perfect!!! Your food looks amazing as usual!

burp_excuzme said...

OMG!! Your first embarrassing moment cracked me up and made me cringe at the same time. Wham! But it's also something the majority of us experience at times! Hee hee.

kristi (sweet cheeks) said...

I have to say this post made me LOL. I'm SO known for embarrassing situations so I feel ya!!! happy new year to you and your family!

Cara Craves... said...

Your little anecdotes made me laugh, for sure!
Especially the candle lighting one :)
Happy New Years to you and your Hubs!

Jess said...

Haha, those are some moments worth remembering ;) Happy new year! hope 2011 is AMAZING for you!

HEAB said...

Happy New Year Lindsay! Hehe - the flameless candle story is hilarious. :)

Bre said...

Happy New Year to you and the hubs! :) love the embaressing moments...I've definitely done the pop a squat an been totally busted too! the flameless candle...too funny- even funnier that James just let you keep trying!

Meghan Smith said...

Okay I love this post!!! Hahaha your most embarrassing moments made for some laughs for me. Thanks for sharing! Here's to a laughter-filled New Year!

Nellie said...

Kumbaya my friend! Hairy armpits, LOL!!! You closet hippy chick! LOVED your embarrasing moments :) You and your hubs are so cute together! Love the pic of you guys in the vineyard....just gorgeous!

Nellie
http://midlifecruiser.blogspot.com

Chuck said...

Happy New Year Lindsay! And this recipe looks great too!

Averie said...

the fact that half your embarrassing moments are related to going potty..make me chuckle :)

love the marinade/sauce recipe for that p'bello!

happy 2011!!!!

April said...

Hahaha you cracked me up with some of those!! I tend to forget to shave pretty frequently.. yeah, it's pretty embarassing trying to lift with those armpits! And the squatting thing- how funny!! Was it a girl or guy that caught ya??

Pure2raw Twins said...

haha love you!! I get chatty when I have one too many glasses of wine ;) I guess we need to have a wine date soon :)

Kath said...

Laughing more and complaining less are great resolutions! :D I loved your embarassing moments list. I'm a specialist for awkward moments, too.

The two of you look so happy together! Have a great new year!

Laure said...

Heeheheh! #1 has happened to me before (I was just weight training though, not teaching.. obvs). #2 and #4 are like my GREATESET FEARS IN LIFE! I partake in #2 so often that it must only be a matter of time.....

Bonnie said...

Great thoughts! I agree - we get too focused on the goals themselves rather than the journey getting to those goals that perhaps something is lost along the way...laughing more and complaining less? I love it! Fun recap on the year and great thoughts, Lindsay! Happy New Year!

Lisakthrives said...

I am in total agreement with you on the goals/resolution thing.
Your post made me laugh and also reflect a little bit. Sounds like you had a fun and fab year, and may 2011 be even better for you!

I just started reading your blog, and I look forward to reading more.

Happy New Year!

~Lisa

Allie said...

This made me laugh and smile! I love your sense of humor!!! You and your husband compliment each other so perfectly haha he let you light a flame-less candle.. priceless. I have popped a squat on a trail... and then got a rash on my butt. Not fun for a few days.. now I look back and laugh!

Shannon said...

hehe, this made me smile :) thanks! hmmm, maybe i should've had black eyed peas yesterday... oops!

Missy said...

"Alright no complaints here! If you can’t laugh at yourself, then you're not really living, right? "

AMEN SISTAH FRIEND!

Kissmybroccoli said...

I need to adopt your motto as well. I don't think of myself as a negative person per se, but sometimes I find it hard to just shrug things off. No need to stress about things beyond your control though, right! I love your list of embarrassing moments! I was laughing the entire time I was reading! Happy New Year!

Jess said...

You had some great moments in 2010. I can't wait to hear all about the great ones that will occur in 2011!

Abby Normally said...

hahah I laughed so hard at this!!!! I knew there was a reason that I liked you so much. These are things I would do!

Jess said...

You had some great moments in 2010. I can't wait to hear all about the great ones that will occur in 2011!

Laure said...

Heeheheh! #1 has happened to me before (I was just weight training though, not teaching.. obvs). #2 and #4 are like my GREATESET FEARS IN LIFE! I partake in #2 so often that it must only be a matter of time.....

Bonnie said...

Great thoughts! I agree - we get too focused on the goals themselves rather than the journey getting to those goals that perhaps something is lost along the way...laughing more and complaining less? I love it! Fun recap on the year and great thoughts, Lindsay! Happy New Year!

Meghan Smith said...

Okay I love this post!!! Hahaha your most embarrassing moments made for some laughs for me. Thanks for sharing! Here's to a laughter-filled New Year!

burp_excuzme said...

OMG!! Your first embarrassing moment cracked me up and made me cringe at the same time. Wham! But it's also something the majority of us experience at times! Hee hee.

Heather @ Where's the Beach said...

Happy New Year to you sweetie! Love the embarrassing moments list! Can't wait to see what's to come in 2011.

caroline said...

Happy New Year to you! All the best for 2011! Health and lots of joy and love!

Chuck said...

Happy New Year Lindsay! And this recipe looks great too!

HEAB said...

Happy New Year Lindsay! Hehe - the flameless candle story is hilarious. :)