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Skinny Pumpkin Latte

by Destini on October 2, 2012

A few weeks ago I was in the USA doing some shopping (This girl loves LOVES Target), the weather was warm, but October was coming and us foodies know what that means ….. PUMPKIN!! I may or may not have bought pumpkin everything. And this makes me extremely excited. One of the things I did get was a Sugar Free Archer Farms Spiced Pumpkin Coffee Syrup. I also got pumpkin spiced coffee, but I didn’t use if for t his recipe below. Every fall I look forward to Starbucks Pumpkin Spiced Latte. The thought that I may be able to attempt to do this at home was beyond exciting…however I don’t have a frother. With a little help from YouTube, I managed to get my latte.

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SkinnyPumpkinLatte

Ingredients: Yields 1 serving

Directions: Brew espresso (I used my french press), while that is brewing take almond milk and pour it into cocktail shaker, dance around kitchen and do the shake for about 30seconds, pour  your agitated almond milk into a microwave safe container and heat on high for 30 seconds. In a mug add the spiced pumpkin coffee syrup, Pour freshly brewed espresso and stevia, stir contents, carefully add the agitated almond milk to your coffee, top with the foam. Finish off with a sprinkle of pumpkin spice. Enjoy :)

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There is usually more froth, but I wasn’t fully setup for this photo. My bad :(

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Yes please :)

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Love this stuff! It is seasonal and they also have a non sugar free option as well.

I am off to Bluefish for sushi tonight! Mmmmmm sushi. I am in the process of writing my running follow up to share with you all. I have an unexpected conclusion from all of this that I must share!

Night :)

What is your favorite part about fall? Mine is clearly all the PUMPKIN

Also, a new fun contest that I recently shared on my Facebook page. Eat Clean Carbs Contest! I love the Eat Clean books. And jumped right into this contest!!

Tagged as: archer farms, Fall, pumpkin, skinny latte, starbucks, stevia, target, Trader Joe's

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Roasted Garlic Chicken & Vegetables

by Destini on October 22, 2011

 

Hey Everyone, sorry for no posts this past few days. I have been sick with the stomach flu. Today I did go into work and managed to eat breakfast and a decent lunch. Go me!!! Now to the good stuff!!! I love easy scrumptious meals. One’s that make the whole house smell amazing and leave my mouth salivating for dinner! Well this is one of them. You probably have seen a million versions and this can be created into many more, but this is the most common in our house. And its a household favourite.
Roasted Garlic Chicken & Vegetables

Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

  • 2 Large Carrots, cut into 2 inch pieces
  • 1 Large Onion, cut into wedges
  • 1lb small yellow potatoes, cut into halves
  • 10 garlic cloves, unpeeled
  • 9 medium boneless chicken thighs *you can also use chicken thighs with bones, just make sure the skin is removed*
  • 2tbsp EVOO
  • 1/2tsp salt
  • 1/2tsp ground black pepper
  • 1 medium red pepper, cut into wedges
  • 1 medium yellow pepper, cut into wedges
  • 1tbsp dried tarragon leaves
1. Preheat oven to 425F. In a roasting pan toss all vegetables with EVOO and half of all the spices. Cover and roast for 20 min.
2. Remove pan and add chicken. Add the rest of the spices and roast uncovered for 25min.
3. Add 1/2 cup of hot water and stir in. Roast another 25min longer or until vegetables are golden and juices are clear.
Enjoy!!
I had mine with a glass of organic Cuma Cabernet Sauvignon wine. I’m a red wine gal, though I am sure a nice white wine would be more appropriate.
Look how yummy and juicy it all is!!
I seriously want this right now….but I have a million things on my list to make right now, so this will just have to wait!
Tomorrow I will be attending the Winnipeg Green Lifestyle & Organic Living Show. I can’t wait :) And tomorrow evening I will be having my brother and dad over for a “sports dinner”. My brother is moving to Vancouver in one week. SO this is one of our goodbye parties…one of many :(
Night All :)
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