#flowertherapy might be right up there with #water #flowertherapy might be right up there with #watertherapy.  Love passing the time in secret wildflower patches. As you do. 🌸
I remarked how pretty that tiny sliver of the moon I remarked how pretty that tiny sliver of the moon was on the way home tonight, and my friend pulled over right away so I could grab a photo. That’s when someone really knows you! It was just too beautiful to resist. 🌙
Weekend photos in review, old school style. ✨ C Weekend photos in review, old school style. ✨ 
Context: 1/ picture perfect weekend, 2/ threw together a quick meal w udon noodles, steak and broccoli, so good, 3/ the sun reflections on this painting struck me today, looked like a cross 4/ it takes all afternoon but nothing like Sunday Gravy, 5/ six months old, 6/ when he wants some serious zzzz’s, he covers his eye with his ears, the cutest, 7/ breakfast pastries at @coniglios
I have plenty of reusable shopping bags since New I have plenty of reusable shopping bags since New Jersey banned the plastic ones last year. But when I spied this beauty for a buck, how could I resist? It just is so darn happy, which makes me happy. The little things aren’t so little. 💛
Cheers to the weekend! This may look like a staged Cheers to the weekend! This may look like a staged photo, but Lola just has ZERO boundaries and Clifford is exceptionally patient. 😂
I’ve been on a smoked salmon kick lately (it’s I’ve been on a smoked salmon kick lately (it’s so good for you), so when I saw that a local patisserie has a smoked salmon croissant available (weekends only), I added it to my list of things to seek out. I popped into @chocolatinenj early on Mother’s Day and was rewarded with this deliciousness. Layers of soft flaky croissant dough, tender smoked salmon, light whipped cream, thinly sliced red and green onion slivers and dotted with capers… it was every bit as amazing as you’d imagine it would be. If you’re local, don’t sleep on this one. 😋
Weekend photos in review, the belated edition. 1/ Weekend photos in review, the belated edition.

1/ hit up a few yard sales and snagged this beautiful pasta dish from Italy with my favorite color for a buck, 2/ and one of these printer trays came home with me too, 3/ pre Mother’s Day celebrations with 30 local moms, 4/ finished the weekend supervising furniture assembly
Today would have been my friend Cathy’s 53rd bir Today would have been my friend Cathy’s 53rd birthday. Unfortunately she’s not here to celebrate because she died suddenly at age 49. I think of her often … every Mother’s Day because we spent most of them together since her husband worked weekends … when I discover a new food adventure (we once did a day long donut crawl) … when I’m sharing a special time with my kids knowing that her then-11 year old is growing up without her. Before she passed, I always appreciated every day, but since then, even more so. You never know what the next day can bring, so relish in the sunshine, surprise rainstorms, making wishes over railroad tracks and all the wonderful randomness life can throw your way. Don’t waste a single second, say yes, live on the outskirts of your comfort zone, laugh often, tell people you love them, give eight second hugs, and squeeze every ounce of joy you can out of life. Do it for the people who can’t. ✨
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Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Smoothies

July 29, 2010 · Clean Eating, Narrative

Good to the Last Drop

First, a disclaimer.  I am terrible at taking drink pictures.  Just.can’t.do.it. It’s something I totally need to work on.  I know that, and I’m sorry.

But that isn’t going to stop me from telling you about this smoothie.  How can I not?  We have a smoothie daily in our house, all part of our clean eating regime.  That’s definitely often enough to share with Sweetnicks’ readers.  And this particular one, this Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Smoothie, is our go-to smoothie of choice.  Like a good four days a week.  That kind of go-to.  

And when you taste it, you’ll understand why.

We usually have our smoothies as a mid-morning or mid-afternoon snack.  It’s a great way to tide you over until your next meal.  You know … when those slumps hit and you need a quick, little pick-me-up and your mind starts to wander and you start digging around your desk drawer to see what snacks you have available.  Or you amble over to the vending machine.  Instead, have this.

As an aside, and while I’m thinking of it, smoothies are a good way to use up overly ripe bananas.  But a tip about that first…  When you have a too-ripe-to-eat banana, peel it, and then freeze it.  It’s a pain in the arse to peel a frozen banana.  We usually cut them in half before freezing (since that’s what the recipe calls for), pop them into a sealed container, and freeze it that way.  Or, if it’s not too mushy, we’ll slice it up and then freeze it.  Then, when you make smoothies, you have your collection of frozen bananas at the ready.

Project 365
July 29, 2010, Photo #136

Me

This is the face of someone who turns 40 the day after tomorrow.  Bring it on – see ya on the other side!

Next week, we’ll talk about a new cupcake shop, a salad dressing recipe from Jamie Oliver, and thoughts on turning the big 4-0.  Have an awesome weekend everyone!

Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Smoothie
Recipe courtesy of Cate and Jamie

1 cup skim milk
1/2 banana (frozen)
1 tablespoon peanut butter
1 scoop of chocolate protein powder (we use GNC brand)
1 teaspoon of fiber powder
1-1/2 cups of ice

Mix ‘er all up!  This makes two generously sized smoothies.  When I halve the recipe, I keep the banana the same quantity.

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Comments

  1. Claire says

    July 29, 2010 at 11:40 pm

    I keep saying I’m going to make smoothies and never do…they are just so good! And happy early birthday! I hope you have a fantastic weekend.

    PS – Is this the first time you’ve put a picture of you on the blog? I haven’t seen one before. Cute pic! Now I see where Maddie gets her big brown eyes!!!

    Reply
  2. Cate says

    July 29, 2010 at 11:46 pm

    Thanks, Claire. I think there have been two other pictures of me posted this year. Yeah, Madeline is totally me. Every now and again, I catch a glimmer of me in Nick, but he’s way more The Ex than me. One out of two ain’t bad. ;)

    Reply
  3. Casey says

    July 30, 2010 at 12:13 am

    OK, I’m freaking out, Cate. I’ve had this picture in my head of who you are……you had a Martha Stewart haircut, first of all…..and you were blonde. Totally wrong!

    You are darling. I’m glad you revealed your cute self. 40? You look like a teenager and I’m not at all just saying that. Bring it on!

    Reply
  4. Joanne says

    July 30, 2010 at 6:19 am

    Um Cate. You look not a day over thirty. I’m serious. Gorgeous. If you ever want to go try to pick up some guys with me in NYC…I’m just a hop, skip, and a jump away!

    Chocolate PB banana smoothies sound like a dream! The perfect snack for sure. Much better than me just sticking a spoon in a jar of peanut butter…

    Reply
  5. Kris #40 says

    July 30, 2010 at 8:33 am

    You look awesome girl! What a great smile smile too!

    Smoothie looks great! Will have to hunt down some chocolate protein powder and I don’t think I’ve ever heard of fiber powder so I’ll have to get the 411 on that.

    For a while I was on a Mango Lassie kick. Skim milk, vanilla yogurt, mango, a little splenda and ice – mmmm!

    Reply
  6. jen says

    July 30, 2010 at 8:42 am

    You don’t look a day over 25! I was wondering who that was! Happy Birthday!

    Reply
  7. Patsy says

    July 30, 2010 at 10:37 am

    Love smoothies! Oh, and 40 isn’t too bad… come on over to the other side! :) I’ve been celebrating my 40th since May – and my actual birthday was in June. Nothing like bringing it in with a bang! :)

    Reply
  8. Shannon says

    July 30, 2010 at 12:35 pm

    40?? no way :) gorgeous! hope you have a fabulous day!!

    definitely a winning smoothie :)

    Reply
  9. Maris says

    July 30, 2010 at 12:55 pm

    Happy almost Birthday!

    Reply
  10. Ramona says

    July 30, 2010 at 1:38 pm

    Happy Birthday! Since I don’t computer on the weekends, I want to be sure to say it now.

    Have a GREAT weekend.

    The smoothie sounds very good. Maddie does have your eyes!

    Reply
  11. Eliana says

    July 30, 2010 at 2:33 pm

    Happy early birthday. You don’t look a day over 30. And don’t beat yourself up over drink pics. They are def harder to take but I can still see this one is delicious.

    Reply
  12. Merry120 says

    July 31, 2010 at 2:01 pm

    Happy Birthday! You look amazing & I agree with everyone else that you don’t look a day over 30! I was happy to see a pic of you b/c I have wondered what you look like. I like to have a pic in my head of who is “talking” to me on the blog. I was away so I have been catching up on your posts. I read the “photo week in review” one & thought “I really wish she would post a pic of herself one day”. Then I clicked on two more posts and voila…there you were. Love your blog as always!

    Reply
  13. Ali says

    July 31, 2010 at 3:23 pm

    happy birthday cate! :)

    Reply
  14. Melissa says

    August 1, 2010 at 5:04 pm

    Welcome to the otherside. I crossed over last November.

    Reply
  15. Farmgirl Susan says

    August 5, 2010 at 11:03 am

    You’re so cute!! What a great photo. Happy Birthday! xoxo

    Reply
  16. Ana says

    August 11, 2010 at 3:05 pm

    Happy Birthday!! I agree with the others, you don’t look 40 at all!
    Ana

    Reply

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I remarked how pretty that tiny sliver of the moon I remarked how pretty that tiny sliver of the moon was on the way home tonight, and my friend pulled over right away so I could grab a photo. That’s when someone really knows you! It was just too beautiful to resist. 🌙
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I have plenty of reusable shopping bags since New I have plenty of reusable shopping bags since New Jersey banned the plastic ones last year. But when I spied this beauty for a buck, how could I resist? It just is so darn happy, which makes me happy. The little things aren’t so little. 💛

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#flowertherapy might be right up there with #water #flowertherapy might be right up there with #watertherapy.  Love passing the time in secret wildflower patches. As you do. 🌸
I remarked how pretty that tiny sliver of the moon I remarked how pretty that tiny sliver of the moon was on the way home tonight, and my friend pulled over right away so I could grab a photo. That’s when someone really knows you! It was just too beautiful to resist. 🌙
Weekend photos in review, old school style. ✨ C Weekend photos in review, old school style. ✨ 
Context: 1/ picture perfect weekend, 2/ threw together a quick meal w udon noodles, steak and broccoli, so good, 3/ the sun reflections on this painting struck me today, looked like a cross 4/ it takes all afternoon but nothing like Sunday Gravy, 5/ six months old, 6/ when he wants some serious zzzz’s, he covers his eye with his ears, the cutest, 7/ breakfast pastries at @coniglios
I have plenty of reusable shopping bags since New I have plenty of reusable shopping bags since New Jersey banned the plastic ones last year. But when I spied this beauty for a buck, how could I resist? It just is so darn happy, which makes me happy. The little things aren’t so little. 💛
Cheers to the weekend! This may look like a staged Cheers to the weekend! This may look like a staged photo, but Lola just has ZERO boundaries and Clifford is exceptionally patient. 😂
I’ve been on a smoked salmon kick lately (it’s I’ve been on a smoked salmon kick lately (it’s so good for you), so when I saw that a local patisserie has a smoked salmon croissant available (weekends only), I added it to my list of things to seek out. I popped into @chocolatinenj early on Mother’s Day and was rewarded with this deliciousness. Layers of soft flaky croissant dough, tender smoked salmon, light whipped cream, thinly sliced red and green onion slivers and dotted with capers… it was every bit as amazing as you’d imagine it would be. If you’re local, don’t sleep on this one. 😋
Weekend photos in review, the belated edition. 1/ Weekend photos in review, the belated edition.

1/ hit up a few yard sales and snagged this beautiful pasta dish from Italy with my favorite color for a buck, 2/ and one of these printer trays came home with me too, 3/ pre Mother’s Day celebrations with 30 local moms, 4/ finished the weekend supervising furniture assembly
Today would have been my friend Cathy’s 53rd bir Today would have been my friend Cathy’s 53rd birthday. Unfortunately she’s not here to celebrate because she died suddenly at age 49. I think of her often … every Mother’s Day because we spent most of them together since her husband worked weekends … when I discover a new food adventure (we once did a day long donut crawl) … when I’m sharing a special time with my kids knowing that her then-11 year old is growing up without her. Before she passed, I always appreciated every day, but since then, even more so. You never know what the next day can bring, so relish in the sunshine, surprise rainstorms, making wishes over railroad tracks and all the wonderful randomness life can throw your way. Don’t waste a single second, say yes, live on the outskirts of your comfort zone, laugh often, tell people you love them, give eight second hugs, and squeeze every ounce of joy you can out of life. Do it for the people who can’t. ✨

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