Granola, Walnut Pumpkin Loaf and Three Varieties of Hummus Filed under ( appetizer, Beans, Bread, Breakfast, Healthy )

Thank you for all the positive words about my pretzels-they were a hit!

How has your week been treating you? Are you taking some time off? I worked my usual schedule but have Friday (obviously) off. I also got to work from home Wednesday & Today vs. going into the office.

On holiday weeks, do you guys stick to your normal workout schedule? I try to as much as possible. This week I actually ended up doing a little more because I had some additional classes at the gym I was subbing:

Monday: Taught 5:45 AM Body Pump and 4:30 PM Body Pump (got to the gym a little early for each so I ended up running/walking around 4 miles on the treadmill too)
Tuesday: Taught Body Attack
Wednesday: Taught 5:45 AM Body Pump and 6:00 PM Body Pump (little treadmill action again beforehand)
Thursday: Went to the gym with Josh and did up 6 miles on the treadmill
Friday: Off
Saturday: Teach Body Step
Sunday: Off

Are you guys doing any of the holiday cooking or did you make any foodie gifts? I put together a little foodie package for my parents consisting of two different kinds of granola:

A pumpkin walnut loaf:



Doggie Cookies (for their lab):

And a specialty dipping olive oil & pistachios:

I also made up three different kinds of hummus to eat as an appetizer on Christmas. To get started, I prepared some dried chickpeas:

Then I made up Caroline’s Artichoke Hummus:

Spicy Hummus:

and a Black Bean Hummus, that ended up as more of a puree:

All together now:

All will be served with fresh veggies and pita chips. And tomorrow, I will be making up a cauliflower and broccoli bake.

And for some laughs- a hilarious video. Merry Almost Christmas !!!!