A Diminutive Break

Good morning everyone!

I just took one of my exams and have an hour and a half until my next two, including my (and this is a direct quote from my teacher) "Mangerial Accounting Final Exam from HELL." Thanks. That makes me feel great. Haha.

So I don't think I'll be able to eat lunch, so I stocked up on some food in the meantime, including this:

Thanks Magic Bullet!

What is it?

Well, it started off as these:

The perfect ripeness...

Plus some carob, some peanut butter, and a drizzle of agave gets you this:

So thick in all it's caroby goodness...

In case you couldn't tell, that's supposed to look appetizing, not like dirt, haha.

It's a variation on Katie's banana butter, but I like to think of it more as pudding. Carob is a natural thickening agent, which makes this pudding so thick and creamy after refrigeration. Yay! I love it. I can't wait to try it with almond next.

Anyway, I should get back to some last minute studying. Stay tuned for an exciting, never seen before...thing! (and that's what studying will do to you, but really, it's a bit exciting and a bit lame. Bear with me.)

Question: How far ahead do (or did) you study for final exams? I like to start a week ahead and then review the information towards the end, but then again, that doesn't always happen...haha.

Ode to the Mini Food Processor

My friend sticks with me through and through,
And when inspiration strikes, I know just what to do.
I haul him out from his hiding place,
Set him on the counter and clear the space.

With a dash of that and a whir of this,
I add ingredients, making sure that I miss
None of the goodness they have to give,
After all, I don't live to eat, I eat to live.

Though his diminutive size is less impressive,
The masterpieces he churns out are quite obsessive.
Who could imagine such tasty creations
Could be made with my fruit and veggie nations?

And nations I do mean, as you can see,
This pile of bananas is all for me.

They're destined to become some banana butter,
Or the PB-banana combo that makes my heart flutter.



My next creation needs quite a freeze,
Before it can be turned into a masterpiece.
Plain or mint flavored, I'll enjoy it today,
That's banana ice cream, made my way.

And finally for something of a different style,
It requires no stacks of bananas in a pile.
Instead the humble avocado I will use,
Whose heart-healthy fats have been lately in the news.



A pudding I'll make, adding some carob powder,
And I'll turn on the machine louder and louder
Till it produces a decadent cream
And to it, "delicious!" will I deem.

I hope you've enjoyed this little ditty,
And found it funny and rather witty.
Smile and be glad that it's finally Friday,
And you have the weekend to frolic study away!