Good morning! Two days until Memorial Day weekend!! This is one of my favorite weekends out of the entire year. Not to get too sappy for you, but since Danny and I did long distance for so many years, Memorial Day weekend was the start of me being out of school/work and being able to see him so much more. I looked forward to Memorial Day weekend because it was the start of me making weekly drives down to Philly to see him and not have to worry or be stressed about when I need to come back. Then not to mention, Danny proposed to me 3 years ago on Memorial Day weekend. That’s where I got my favorite gift ever….
Anyway, I had to share because of my excitement for the weekend. Later today I have lots of cooking and baking to do so I can bring food and treats down to the beach. I’ve already conferred with my MIL and I think we are going to be doing some skewers Saturday night.
Did I tell you I finally picked up the book Thrive by Brendan Brazier. IT’S SO GOOD. I am loving it. He includes amazing information about health, nutrition and sheds light on why American is obese. I will do a complete review when I’m done. I am so interested in this book that’s it’s been hard for me to put it and down read it sequentially. I keep wanting to jump to spots, like the recipe section because it is all so interesting.
Well I cheated and flipped to the recipe section and am excited to try many of these recipes ASAP. I am always looking for new crackers and breads, especially of the gluten free kind (not because I am celiac, mostly just for fun.) I also have found the less gluten I eat, the better I feel and the less bloated I am. Anyone else feel that way??
I made these crackers because I had all of the ingredients on hand. They are easy and gluten free.
Vegetable Protein Crackers
Adapted from Vegetable Crackers by Brendan Brazier
1 cup ground flaxseed
1/2 cup flaxseed (I used toasted)
1 carrot (chopped)
1 tomato
1 cup cooked lentils (you can use any cooked beans)
1/2 cup almonds
1/2 cup sunflower seeds
1 tsp cumin
1/2 tsp sea salt (I would add a little bit more next time)
Preheat oven to 300 degrees. In a food processor put in all of the ingredients. (I put in the flax, carrot, tomato and beans in first. Processed it, then added the rest. )Make sure it’s all processed well. Spray a baking sheet (11×15) with olive oil. Spread the mixture as thin as you can possible get it. ( I had a hard time with this, mine were a bit thicker.) Before baking in the oven, use a pizza cutter (or knife) to cut into the mixture to mark the size of the cracker. Bake for 30 minutes, remove from oven and flip crackers over. Bake for 15 more minutes.
*You can bake crackers longer if they aren’t as crunchy as you’d like. They will slightly harden once cooled.
These go great with any dip or even crumbled on top of a salad!
Why do you love Memorial Day?
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what a sweet story have a great weekend enjoy…love your ring its gorgeous lucky girl!
wow, those crackers look great!
Cute story and nice ring! I've never made crackers before, these look nice and healthy, great for hummus, thanks!
Your ring is gorgeous!
Oh, that is sweet! You should love Memorial Day! I met my husband the week before mother's day, so that one is special for me. For Memorial Day though, my husband likes to make sh*t on a shingle since that is something the military would eat. I am not a fan of that, but this year I have to make it gluten free for him. I could not agree more with you on feeling less bloated without gluten!
so love your story and love your ring! gorgeous for sure!
Gorgeous ring girl. Like holy smokes. And I thought my ring was pretty! haha. Those crackers look amazing…I really need to get some flaxseed in this house!! To answer your question on my post, I am starting to see definition in my arms, but not as much as I like. I know it is because my diet isn't completely clean (had too much mexican food last night!!) so I amreally trying to focus on what I eat to get the best results
that's a sweet story! and i love the recipe–i think i'll try something like that soon!
your rings are gorgeous!
i just remembered that on memorial day in 2005 my very first movie, "saving face" was released in theaters. i remember us being up against HUGE movies – and we stayed at the angelika theater in NYC longer than any other film that summer.
Memorial Day has always been spent louging by my Dad's pool. I enjoy the down-time and hanging with my Dad!
I feel you on the bloat!
Your ring is gorgeous! Have fun at the beach.
Beautiful ring!! Happy Anniversary!
Happy Anniversary!! I've been meaning to pick up that book for some time now, and this is a good reminder to scoot it to the top of my "to buy" list on Amazon.
Why do I love Memorial day weekend? Because I don't have to go to work on Monday, that's why.
OMG girl that rock is AMAZING!! What a cute weekend to get engaged!! Happy Anniversary! xoxo
I love memorial day weekend because I get 3 days off instead of just 2! LOL
holy moly! look at that rock!! gorgeous!!
Have a fantastic weekend!
I am not American but I do love Memorial Day this year because I am studying in the U.S partly and we get Monday off so I reap the benefit this year!
Aww happy anniversary! I guess that's sort of an anniversary?? Beautiful ring!
BEAUTIFUL ring!!! Those crackers sound yummy!
have a great weekend
"I also have found the less gluten I eat, the better I feel and the less bloated I am. Anyone else feel that way?? "—
YES b/c gluten is inherently hard to digest for most people. you dont have to be truly "intolerant" to have trouble digesting it, i.e. bloating results.
LOVE Brendan! And the books. GREAT on all levels
your crackers, OMG i have not made any of his crackers/breads but i totally need to
gorgeous rock nicole!
xo
The crackers sound great-I love using ground flax seed.
Will have to check out Thrive for myself.
Great sounding crackers! Yum!
How sweet! Crackers are great and will have to pick up this book.
Hehe.. oh HEY sparkly!
Gorgeous!
Annnnd the food looks good too!!!!!
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