Reading Along…

I’ve spent most of my day reading – I’ve read about 1/2 of what is due for Tuesday which I am happy about.  Next I plan on working on my reflection paper…

I broke for lunch around 1 pm and found some leftover Superbowl Sunday Crockpot Chili.  This is the last of it (well except for the small container in the freezer). 

With a little bit of cheddar cheese and sour cream.

I upped the fruit content of lunch by adding a Cara Cara Orange and some grapes.  I was interested in this orange when I read the description in the grocery store.

Cara Cara oranges, a type of navel grown in California’s San Joaquin Valley, are available January through April.  Their outward appearance is similar to other navels, but their interior is a distinctive pinkish red and has an exceptionally sweet flavor with a tangy cranberry-like zing.  Cara Caras are a rich source of Vitamins A and C, fiber and Lycopene.  A perfect snack served as wedges, they’re also a colorful addition to beverages or squeezed into a vinaigrette salad dressing

This orange was lacking in the sweet flavor – it was really tart.  I have another one in the fridge and I hope it lives up to the description.

After finishing some reading, I decided to take a break for a snack…Tina’s 3 Minute Oatmeal Raisin Cookie has looked interesting, so I thought I would give it a try.

I followed the directions except I subbed chocolate chips for the raisins – I had raisins in my breakfast.

Verdict – Interesting.  It is almost pancake like but sweeter – I’m not completely sure it would satisfy a cookie craving for me – but it is a lot healthier.  The texture is a little off for a cookie….

I will make this again though – smeared with a little soy nut butter, this is a great snack.

Reflection paper time.  Be jealous.