Sunday, March 27, 2011

Sunday’s Soul Food

Oh wow! I am excited about the responses from my last Spring Cleaning post (heart and soul). The pictures I am receiving are amazing and just so sincere! Keep them coming. I’ll post them either Monday or Tuesday.

Now since this weekend has been full of “soul searching,” I thought we might need to end it with some “soul” food. And no I don’t mean Southern Style dishes. I mean what your HEART and SOUL crave. When you get up on Sunday morning, what is that one dish that makes you your soul smile?Is it Sunday’s Pot Roast dinner with the family? What about brunch your with your best friend? Or maybe even a peaceful warm breakfast in solitude?

For me, my soul food is breakfast and on Sunday morning I love to get up early, spend some time doing my devotional, then make a delicious breakfast for me and the hubs. oh and lets not forget the endless cups of coffee. hehe.

GF Baked Cinnamon Raisin Cashew French Toast with Honey Almond Custard (topping)

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Ingredients:

  • Gluten Free Cinnamon Raisin Bread (I use Udi’s bread)
  • 1 egg or 1/3 cup egg whites
  • 1/2 cup milk (I used almond milk)
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • cinnamon (to taste)
  • small handful or less of raw cashews
  • fresh fruit to garnish
  • almond butter and/or peanut flour to use for the topping.

Directions:

Preheat oven to 375F. Lightly oil a baking dish/cookie sheet and set aside. In a medium bowl, combine eggs, honey, and milk. Whisk together.  Coat each piece of bread in your egg batter and then place on baking dish or cookie sheet. Spread your cashews on top and sprinkle with cinnamon. Bake for 15 minutes, then flip over bread and broil for another 1-2 minutes. Be careful you don’t burn the cashews. While the French toast is baking, take your left over batter (eggs, milk, honey) and microwave for 30 seconds. This will make a nice custard like texture. Add in 1 spoonful of melted almond butter and stir until smooth. This will be your topping. Once the bread is baked, add your honey almond topping and fresh fruit. Drizzle with syrup or honey. Now watch your soul smile.

Open-mouthed smile

So my friends, what is it? What is your “soul food?”

Cheers to a Happy Sunday!

LC

p.s.

HUGE CONGRATS to Heather for her PR in the DC half Saturday and Dorry for her PR at the Dallas Rock n’ Roll Half today. I am so honored to know these talented and passionate ladies!

112 comments:

J3nn said...

Udi's makes a fantastic GF bread. That looks delicious! :)

kate@ahealthypassion said...

Oh yes french toast is one of my ultimate breakfast foods I love the addition of cashews! Your sunday mornings sound similar to mine, it is my favorite day of the week, so refreshing and really prepares you for the week ahead!

Kristina @ spabettie said...

Mmm, this looks so good! I rarely have french toast, but I love it and it makes me think of childhood breakfasts with my Grandpa Z... he made the best french toast :)

soul food? yep, this fits that bill! :)

I worked on my "Cotter Homework" a little bit yesterday... I'll finish up soon!! XXO!

and a big *WEEEEEE !! to Dorry :D

Carrie said...

this is SUCH soul food!!! i love weekend breakfasts and cashews are one of my top fav nuts! definitely oats are my soul food.. and while I've been injured ive been eating them like CRAZY to make me feel better!

lindsay cotter said...

yes, I am definitely spoiled by Udi's!! thank goodness too!
 
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lindsay cotter said...

oh good to hear that! I love them too. I am so sorry about your foot. Hope that
oatmeals heals it fast!!

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Gen said...

Oh yum!!! My soul food this morning was a huge bowl of oats with cinnamon and frothed milk....basic I know, but exactly what I had been craving! :D

Matt said...

I need some of that right now!

lauren@spiced plate said...

Woah -- you must be reading my mind, because when I saw that bread the other day, I thought it would make PERFECT french toast. I've been meaning to buy udi's bread with a coupon I have but keep putting it off. But, I need some NOW! This looks delicious!

Sable@SquatLikeALady said...

My soul food is french toast too! Especially cinnamon raisin french toast stuffed with mashed banana :D

Dairyfreebetty said...

My soul food is sushi.. and LOTS of it!! :)

Megan @munchercruncher said...

LINDS! That looks so amazing. You have me craving french toast now!! I love mine with PB. YUM. My soul food is a big warm bowl of PB/Chocolate/Banana oatmeal. So boring I know, but it's all my favorites combined!! I love that you are a make your bed every morning type girl. I totally am too. It drives me CRAZY if it's not made!

Meghan Smith said...

This just looks so delicious. I love the combo of strawberries and cashews. I think peanut butter is my soul food. I love it so much and I recently started making it myself so I feel a lot better about eating it in the quantities I do.

Emilia Miller said...

Mmmm, this looks really yummy and simple-- I'm so bookmarking this for future times! :)

Allie said...

Happy Sunday! LOVE your soul food! Mmmmm :) I'd have to say mine is lemon poppy seed muffins :D

Emma (Sweet Tooth Runner) said...

I've never actually had french toast...but it looks AMAZING:) How can anything with cashews NOT be amazing?!

Breakfasts are DEFINITELY my soul food!! Oatmeal, pancakes, coffee...can't beat it!! :D

Hope you're having a great Sunday friend!!

Shannon said...

I'm still searching for a picture; it definitely gave me a lot to think about on my run this morning!

Quick french toast story: I guess in kindergarten we did a project where we were given a piece of paper that had a section for "mom" and "dad" on it, and we were supposed to say what our parents made us that was good. SO, I said "My daddy makes good french toast and my mommy makes good pop-tarts!". I so wish I knew what was going on in my little brain at that time, cuz I don't think my dad EVER made me french toast!!! But to this day, if my mom makes something good, then she's proclaimed as making good pop-tarts!

I'd have to say, french toast has to be one of my soul foods! It's always been a favorite of mine. And green beans and coffee!

Blonde Ponytail said...

This looks amazing! I didn't have access to Udi's so I am using Ezekial bread which tastes great (I have never had Udi's). Thanks for sharing restaurant worthy brekkie!

Soul food...hmmmm. I will have to ponder on this one!

Dorry said...

Could you please come over and whip me up some of this amazing French toast! Oh my goodness, it looks good. I think I know what I might have for dinner now - no joke. I just woke up from a nap a little bit ago and made a big black bean burrito. It hit the spot. I'll call you in a bit and see if you're free. Thanks for all of your support. You helped me bring the focus back to my faith. The best gift I could ever receive! Love you.

Lauren said...

Sounds so good! Good coffee & fresh fruit warms my soul.

Sara @ Nourish and Flourish said...

Your cinnamon raisin French toast would definitely warm my soul. I love the addition of cashews!

I think my #1 soul food is macaroni and cheese. It's pure comfort to me. :-)

lindsay cotter said...

oh I would be there in a heart beat if I could. And you took a nap? who are you?
haha. jk!
 
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lindsay cotter said...

oh bummer you couldn't find it, but Ezekial's is really good too. I'm so pumped
about your picture. Thanks for sharing! I think your soul food might be PB&J.
Just a guess. Am I right?
 
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lindsay cotter said...

and I can tell from your blog that your souls is all about that. I just love it!
Your oatmeal creations warm my heart too!

 
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lindsay cotter said...

oh that sounds so good right now! oh and I forgot to include you in race shout
outs! CONGRATS!!
 
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lindsay cotter said...

oh please do, and let me know if you make it vegan. Cheers!
 
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lindsay cotter said...

oh peanut butter.....how I love thee. I am acutally hooked on my NUTTZO too! It
makes me giddy. hehe!
 
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lindsay cotter said...

Nothing beats that. Its just so comforting and nourishing. Best of both worlds!
 
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lindsay cotter said...

I need my sushi fix too! I'm really liking the homemade versions and lots
of raw zucchini noodles too! Okay now you've got me craving it!
 
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Heather @ Where's the Beach said...

Ok, drooling. Wow.

lindsay cotter said...

Stuffed with banana? Why didn't I think of that! brilliant, as usual!
 
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lindsay cotter said...

don't put it off any longer!!! GO ge some GOOD STUFF!  and share the recipe
please.
:)
 
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lindsay cotter said...

We need to live closer. I'm diggin your coconut and PB sandwich you
tweeted about!
 
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lindsay cotter said...

I love frothed milk! Reminds me of Europe. So soothing!
 
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hungryrunnergirl said...

WOW!!! That french toast looks amazing!! Hot chocolate and fruit warmed my soul this morning. You are such a great example to me with your Sunday morning devotionals. THANK YOU!!!

lindsay cotter said...

oh grandpa Z!! I bet he made some savory french toast, am I right? can't wait
for your homework!
 
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lindsay cotter said...

yes, I love how they are so SLOW!! I need that. Mentally refreshing indeed!
 
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lindsay cotter said...

hot chocolate, yumm! Its never cold enough here to really enjoy that cup of
goodness. I need to come to UTAH so you can show me how its done. Sound good?
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lindsay cotter said...

oh yes, thats some serious soul food! how do you make it? any thing specific
that makes it your style? I'm sure there is!
 
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lindsay cotter said...

coffee coffee! the smell just makes me smile. Its half of why I enjoy my
mornings, ya know?
 
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lindsay cotter said...

oh thats an awesome story! I love it. Pop tarts, too funny!! 
And I am excited to hear what you dug up in that heart of yours. lots of good
things!
 
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lindsay cotter said...

drool away, and you never told me......whats your soul food?
 
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Kristina @ spabettie said...

ha - you know, it was, kindof!! we would top it with syrup... but he made SEVERAL layers of egg, kept dipping + cooking, dipping + cooking, and he used big slabs of the King's Hawaiian bread... AND... added salt! weird, but I still do it sometimes, in his honor! :) crazy that I grew up SO super skinny, eating food like that! :)

lindsay cotter said...

oh my, you had me at King Hawaiian bread.....and I'd try the salt thing too!
 
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Bre said...

Delish! I love love love breakfast foods and this is perfectly scrumptious!! I could dream about this all morning on my bike outside in the sun and come home and whip it up with a pot of coffee. bliss!!

Lisakthrives said...

My soul food changes...but right now it's definitely chocolate avocado pudding for breakfast. Everyday :)

lindsay cotter said...

If I were your neighbor, I'd make it for you! just sayin......
hint hint!
 
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lindsay cotter said...

I keep meaning to get more avocados for that. Everytime I see that on your
blog, I swoon! I think it needs to be my soul food soon!
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Tracy Simmons said...

That french toast looks soooo good! Right now, my soul food on Sunday is pancakes with cinnamon and bananas :)

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

Oatmeal is definitely my soul food. It comforts me and fuels me for my day. I love that it can be changed up for the seasons or my moods. Your soul food looks perfect!

Flo (Coconut Chronicles) said...

This looks delicious! I haven't had french toast in YONKS (that is a word, right?) but this combo has definitely reminded me to have it soon! I wonder if you could use a chia egg... hmmm.

lindsay cotter said...

I'd use a flax egg, that would work. Try it out! Let me know how it goes. Yonk
is a long time, hehe.
 
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lindsay cotter said...

oh thats so true! Its the versatile soul food. But you are so good at waffles
too. I yearn for your waffles!
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lindsay cotter said...

pancakes are definitely my runner up. Anything that you can top with banana and
cinnamon is good in my book!
 
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Cara Craves... said...

My soul food is "Friday night pizza" with my family. Though I live on the other side of the globe, my family has a tradition on Friday nights to come together and make pizza together. We have done this for as long as I can remember, so it is a tradition that is very dear to my heart. I usually make the dough, my mother the toppings and my sister the salad (the boys usually chat with some beer in hand). I can't wait to return home and partake in this again; it is definitely my "soul food."

Geek Turned Athlete said...

That looks phenomenal!! My comfort food in mornings are breakfast burritos! I love them!!

lindsay cotter said...

oh we love our breakfast burritos post ride or post long run. Girl your true
latino is shinning here, love it!
 
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lindsay cotter said...

oh I love this tradition. Family and homemade food are part of your soul. Even
a million miles away!
 
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Pure2raw Twins said...

Now that is soul food indeed! What is my soul food?? socca, haha

lindsay cotter said...

how did I know that? Socca and chia maybe? Oh ya! Hope you got some good down
time and soul searching this weeken friend.
 
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Rebecca Lustig said...

I made waffle french toast... New saturday morning tradition, I think. Definitely made my soul smile thats for sure! haha

Ashley @thefitacademic said...

omg, this french toast looks delicious - and so filling! Yum!

Jennifer Laughlin said...

Your GF french toast looks GORGEOUS! I want a bite!!! hehe =)

congrats to heather and dorry!!!!!

my soul food changes monthly but right now I'd say it is a warm tortilla-less burrito bowl with lots and lots of veggies and guac! =) and salsa! yum!

xoXOxo
Jenn @ Peas & Crayons

LivelyKitchen said...

My soul food would be oolong hot tea that I get to drink while it is still hot, ideally in solitude. Life with little ones can be loud and lively, so I like to start my day quietly and gather my thoughts. It really only happens on the weekends when the husband can do the morning routine with the muchkins, so I get to listen to them downstairs with their daddy as I sit upstairs in bed with my iPod, Bible and hot tea. Bliss.

Trisha said...

Sunday dinners are always a favorite...nothing like getting the whole family together! But I also love the peacefulness of waking up on a Sunday morning and being able to take my time eating and getting ready for the day.

lindsay cotter said...

nothing the beats the "slowness" of Sunday morning. I hear ya!
 
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lindsay cotter said...

oh that is precious, and some very much needed "soul" time. Thanks for sharing!
 
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lindsay cotter said...

mine changes too! I love the that salad bowl! I crave those in the
summer/spring. So refreshing. Can't forget the GUAC!!!
 
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lindsay cotter said...

dang it, I need a waffle maker. that sounds perfect! Combining the two loves.
Sounds like a perfect saturday!
 
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Kath (My Funny Little Life) said...

My soul "food" always used to be black (Earl Grey or Chai) tea with milk. Nothing is more calming for me! When I found out that I'm dairy-intolerant, this was the hardest thing to give up. (Sounds strange, I know, but I used to start my day with tea with milk and also had it in the afternoon to bridge my afternoon tiredness, so at once, two very essential things - and sources of comfort! - in my day were missing.) I've tried almond milk, and that was quite a good solution, but not totally the same. Now I've found out that I can eat cream (because it's mainly fat), and I mix it with water and use it like milk. It works wonderfully! :D And it doesn't give me hypoglycemia like normal milk does. This is a happy day! :D

Happiness to you as well! Your soul food looks wonderful, so much like spring! :D

mamarunsbarefoot said...

HOLY YUMMOO!!! Hmm my soul food? Not sure I'll get back to you on that one.
BTW I really am going nutso.. when I go to respond to a post on my blog literally just as I go to hit send the email address shifts to you! WHAT??? I'm soo sorry I'm trying to fix it!

smriti kirubanandan said...

Your soul food,just stole my soul!!!! I need to think about my soul food..hmmmm....

Stephanie@ThornsHaveRoses said...

Mine changes but I'll go breakfast soul food-french toast. Lunch soul food-sweet potato mash with avocado and sriracha. Dinner soul food-ROASTED veggies and maple glazed salmon. Oh...and chocolate and tea always helps my soul. :)

lindsay cotter said...

chocolate tea? What kind? that sounds like the perfect evening soul food.
 
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lindsay cotter said...

Your pretty good at those green smoothies. They are also so creative, just like
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lindsay cotter said...

Same here! Full fat cream is about what I can handle. I love it too. Perfect in
a chai. Soothing and nourishing. Just lovely Kath!
 
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Sarah @ The Smart Kitchen said...

Man...I was so proud of my banana nut french toast bread pudding invention this weekend until I saw THIS! We need to combine forces... :)

Salah said...

That french toast looks amazing! I'm back in town and would love to meet up some time soon!

(what runs) Lori said...

Mmmmm! Looks amazing with the cashews and strawberries!

I love weekends because you can really take the time and slow down to eat/cook/relax/drink tons of yummy warming coffee. :) So I know what you mean with Soul Food.

lindsay cotter said...

oh yes, and enjoy several cups of coffee!
 
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lindsay cotter said...

we need to do a huge BLOGGER BRUNCH extravaganza!!
 
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Alyssa @ Life of bLyss said...

that bread. looks. so fantastic. :)

my "soul food" has gotta be pasta. I can't ever get enough of it!

Susan (Oliepants) said...

Um yes - I would like to add this to my soul food list!!! My absolute favorite soul food is for sure fried chicken - I'm from the South - don't hate!

jessiepants said...

This looks pretty amazing! It's not food, but chai tea has a place in my heart and soul.

Lisa said...

my oh my - that looks like heaven on a plate!

lindsay cotter said...

yes m'am! it totally was.
 
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Courtney L. said...

Oh, friend! This is a wonderful recipe - it looks fabulous. And what a perfect weekend breakfast!

lindsay cotter said...

oh that totally counts! Chai makes me all warm and fuzzy! I love it.
 
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lindsay cotter said...

oh ya, I haven't had that for years!! I just now told my husband that it wasn't
chicken. hehe. He's from new zealand, fried chicken is a whole new concept.
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lindsay cotter said...

have you ever been to italy? I lived abroad a lot and I can't get over how good
their pasta is. This was of course before I new I had a gluten allergy but
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Missy said...

I like food in bowls...for some reason, they just feed my soul. What is it about hunkering down around a bowl?

lindsay cotter said...

oh ya, I love bowls too. Especially with warm broth and noodles. Good one missy!
 
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lindsay cotter said...

oh yes, perfect weekend breakfast indeed. Hope you are having a great time with
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Monique said...

YUM! That French toast looks AMAZING :) I love baking it as opposed to grilling it up. My mom got me super hooked on that :)

klh said...

Looks good! Hope you had a great Monday Lindsay! Also, I'm looking forward to this picture post so I can see what it is you are looking for!! Happy week girl!
Katie :)

Kelsey @ Clean Teen Kelsey said...

I was in Austin on Friday, and I kept hoping I would run into you! Haha. I was downtown though; my friends and I went ice blocking!

natalie @ micki runs said...

That looks delicious, as always. Hope you had an amazing Monday!!

lindsay cotter said...

I know, me too! Its so much crispier. i like that! :)
 
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lindsay cotter said...

oh you should have emailed me. I would lhave loved to meet you! Sounds like you
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lindsay cotter said...

the pictures I am getting are amazing. Can't wait to post it later today!
 
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Kristina said...

Clearly i'm super late on this one-but that looks amazing!!!!!
My soul food depends on my mood. Pasta is our fams go to dish...W's and mine is prob mexican, lol.

kalli said...

yum that toast looks amazing! i would have to say a good bowl of oats with almond butter is my soul food :)

chris said...

looks great

Sabrina @ Radioactive Runner said...

Oh yum! This looks really good.. definitely a good way to start a Sunday out.. or any other day of the week! I feel like I'm behind and that I haven't said "hi" in a bit... but I Hope you are doing great, Lindsay!!

Livefortherun said...

You could create a crepe with all those goodies too:) Never underestimate a good cashew or macadamia nut:) MMM

lindsay cotter said...

oh good call! I'll have to do that next! How are ya by the way?
 
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lindsay cotter said...

sounds like you had an awesome weekend though! Good to hear from you friend.
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lindsay cotter said...

you and my husband are the same. Love the mexican fajitas and salsa. I could
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Rach said...

Oh wow, that looks yummy!

Holly said...

I love the addition of the cashews to the French toast- what a great idea! & I love cashews, so hard to go wrong with them :)
My soul food is by far Mac & Cheese...and Kraft Mac & Cheese..yes, the blue box stuff- lol! I know it's definitely not the most healthy thing, but it's just SO good!! :)

lindsay cotter said...

nothin wrong with that blue box friend. Love it!
 
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Stephanie@ThornsHaveRoses said...

Mine changes but I'll go breakfast soul food-french toast. Lunch soul food-sweet potato mash with avocado and sriracha. Dinner soul food-ROASTED veggies and maple glazed salmon. Oh...and chocolate and tea always helps my soul. :)