That post title is just for my big brother 
And for everyone else…
HAPPPY WEEKEND!
I hope you had some time to recharge. Mmmm!
I woke up on Saturday to this foreign matter in the juicer:
!!! Rob had made his own lemonade the night before and left the pulp inside! Such a laze 
I kinda felt like chewing anyways, so I decided to make a salad.
I think I just mixed lettuce, celery, cucumber, nooch, and some balsamic dressing. Yum…I love chewing!
I spent several hours learning about science-y stuff.
And of course, I took occasional breaks for love and entertainment!
Rob purchased some candy he knows I hate, thereby protecting me from sugar induced psychosis and leaving more candy for him the trick-or-treaters.
We probs only got 10 knocks on the door, so we were v. generous towards the end! The best costumes were def in this family of five: Mom was Wilma from the Flinstones and kids were other characters. The best was a little Bam Bam. So cute!
After getting my chores done (i.e. cleaning the entire house – sans bedroom – without waking up mr. man) I got ready for a date with a backpack full of work and a booth at the coffee shop. I brought these snow peas, which were technically expired:
And a Larabar, which I definitely held upside down without noticing 
I came back home around 4:00 to make food for the week.
My dahhhhhhh-link had already started making a mayjuh pot of chili. Did you know he’s really skilled in the kitch?
I got to work preparing as much food as I could off this week’s menu:
Can you read that?
And while I’m asking you questions, have you made this seitan recipe?
It makes an awfully cute little loaf.
I also made snobby joes a la v’Con.
Other prep consisted of chopping veggies and stuff 
The whole process took 45 minutes total – and part of that time I was coolin’ out!
Peep my little girl Sittin Sidewayz (meaning…sideways in the basket…get it?).
Going to work on a Sunday goes against my principles, but I had to be flexible. Still – I feel like I need another half day to get enough time with Rob in. Being around him energizes me for another week. So I might need more caffeine tomorrow.
I have actually considered drinking coffee again. 
I stopped drinking it four years ago and I could really use it for the next two years! Do you drink coffee?
I have some clean sheets calling me. The best!
Happy November 1st. This is such a beautiful month!
Posted by Mama Pea on November 1, 2009 at 11:27 pm
Oh I am so jealous of your clean sheets and of Rob’s skills in the kitchen. My man can make toast. Sometimes.
I gave up coffee but am sadly back on it. It keeps me going like nothing else can! Well, nothing else legal
Have a good week, girl!!!
Posted by Erica on November 1, 2009 at 11:34 pm
oh my! Not much rest for the Erin! Love the kitties, especially the last picture with the basket! I love me some coffee….not gonna lie. No plans to ever give it up! Hope you have a nice, light Monday
Posted by sarah (ghost world) on November 2, 2009 at 1:00 am
coffee is a life necessity for me! can’t imagine doing without. in fact i wish i had some now (night shift!)
luuuuuuuuuv clean sheets.
Posted by Diana on November 2, 2009 at 1:14 am
I drink coffee very rarely! I don’t have a very addictive personality and though I love a good coffee, I don’t need it most of the time.
That’s awesome that you prepare some of your dinners ahead of time!
Hope you have a great monday
Posted by Heather on November 2, 2009 at 6:11 am
Your babies are so freaking cute. I want to steal Annie! I do drink coffee, but not like crazy obsessive coffee lady. I generally have about a cup a day, but sometimes I can go a week without having it and not notice, and others I am like NEED COFFEE. Those days are generally ones where I spend hours upon hours doing research, so yeah, you could use some coffee
Posted by ksgoodeats on November 2, 2009 at 6:23 am
Bam bam!! That sounds so cute – I love seeing the little kiddos all dressed up! My “sister’s” twins were giraffes and a little piece of me died from cuteness overload when I saw them.
I drink coffee! Not because I need it but because I just like the taste of it.
Posted by jenngirl on November 2, 2009 at 6:32 am
November is my little bro’s birthday month too!!
I drink a large mug of black coffee each morning, not only because it helps me wake up, but I really just enjoy the flavor of coffee–that’s why I could never give it up! It tastes so delicious….
Posted by Katie on November 2, 2009 at 6:36 am
I drank D Coke and the second time quitting was way harder just a warning
Aww kitty doesn’t quit fit? LOL
Chili seems to be the theme for the weekend.
My brother’s nick name growing up was Bam Bam it was VERY fitting. I love the Flintstones.
Posted by glidingcalm on November 2, 2009 at 6:36 am
im all into Orange Pekoe tea recently. tastes mm mm with some milky.
SITTIN SIDEWAYZ , BOYS IN A DAZE!
Posted by april on November 2, 2009 at 6:44 am
November is a good month! But december is better since it’s my birthday
Just kidding!
I rarely drink coffee because it hurts my stomach! But I am a tea addict.. I could drink green tea all the time!
Posted by Krista on November 2, 2009 at 6:44 am
I’m not a huge coffee drinker, but I do enjoy it on occasion. I actually didn’t even like it until I got preggers with my son. I knew something was up when I couldn’t get enough hazelnut flavoured coffee into me!
You kitty is quite the dare devil scaling that wall!!!
Posted by Leah on November 2, 2009 at 7:14 am
I’m a coffee drinker! But only yum stuff. Right now, I am addicted to using Silk Soymilk Pumpkin Spice as a creamer = so delish. I also love soy mistos. I wouldn’t drink coffee so much except the H2B makes a pot every. single. morning.
Posted by Brandi on November 2, 2009 at 7:18 am
I like coffee too much to give it up
Posted by peaceandpeanutbutter on November 2, 2009 at 7:20 am
Sorry to hear you didn’t get as much time in with Rob. You need some positive energy from your man!!
Yes I do drink coffee, but I honestly think it’s more for the taste than anything. Venti Soy Misto from Sbucks is my thangggg.
Have a wonderful week Erin!
Posted by Anna on November 2, 2009 at 7:33 am
For a while I gave up coffee, but I’ve gone back on the hard stuff and now I’m happy and more awake. If I have a vice, I don’t think coffee is a bad one to have.
Posted by MelissaNibbles on November 2, 2009 at 8:00 am
You’ll have to take away my caffeine from cold, dead hands. Love coffee.
Posted by Evan Thomas on November 2, 2009 at 8:26 am
Snobby joes will be a good eats night
It sounds like there werent many trick or treaters anywhere this year. I wouldve thought more kids would have been out since it was a weekend
Posted by Janna (Just Flourishing) on November 2, 2009 at 8:39 am
Not a coffee drinker. Never have been. Ironically enough, I use to be a barista at Starbucks!
I actually love the smell of coffee, and even the taste, but my body does not respond well to it (read: shakes and horrible stomach cramps). So I go without!
Posted by verbalriot on November 2, 2009 at 9:00 am
I’m in college. If I didn’t drink coffee, I’d be dead. Or, fail out of school
Love me that kitty! Good thing my own is in my lap
Posted by Amanda (Two Boos Who Eat) on November 2, 2009 at 9:13 am
I am seriously addicted to coffee. I am actually trying to break the habit right now, it’s hard!
Posted by lindsey on November 2, 2009 at 9:26 am
Drink the coffee!
Posted by Julie on November 2, 2009 at 10:04 am
You hate kit kats and milk duds?! How could you?!
I stopped drinking coffee in June and haven’t looked back. I drank it more for taste though, caffine does nothing to me. I say – don’t do it.
Posted by Pure2Raw Twins on November 2, 2009 at 10:38 am
We used to me huge coffee drinkers though gave it up completely earlier this year… now with the colder months coming it is going to be a real challenge not to drink it again. Though I know if I have a glass here and there it will be ok… just don’t want to be hooked again
Posted by Diana (Soap & Chocolate) on November 2, 2009 at 11:12 am
1) Don’t think I didn’t see the chola pic from the last post. I pretty much shat myself when I saw that.
2) Coffee. I tried going without for maybe 2 days. Obviously I would have gotten over the caffeine addiction had I stuck it out, but I decided that for me it’s not worth it, since my habit amounts to one cup a day anyway. On top of that, I came up with a compromise I can live with, which means brewing my coffee with some Teeccino, an herbal coffee alternative. Recommendable! Certainly a different taste from straight coffee, but it means less actual coffee grinds are involved in the brew and since Teeccino is alkaline forming, I figure I’m counteracting coffee’s evils somewhat. But again, I’m not a mass consumer in the first place so bottom line = no guilt here. But I recommend giving Teeccino a looksie–you can get a free sample from their site.
<–was not paid to say that!
Posted by Amanda @ Cakes and Ale on November 2, 2009 at 11:59 am
Ooh – I love KitKats – wouldn’t have been able to keep my hands off those babies!
Posted by Kelly on November 2, 2009 at 12:01 pm
I wish I didn’t drink coffee. I went off caffeine for awhile in college and it did wonders. However, now we have a complimentary in-house coffee bar at work so it’s hard to not make lattes a part of my breakfast routine, especially when the barista does amazing foam art.
Ewww @ the pulp pile in your juicer. I love juicing but cleaning the darn thing is no fun.
Posted by Lynn (The Actors Diet) on November 2, 2009 at 12:08 pm
i used to drink coffee every day and gave it up last year. now i drink herbal tea. i don’t really miss it, but sometimes i do….
Posted by Lori on November 2, 2009 at 12:36 pm
I love coffee and even though I don’t drink it anymore, I still crave it… it’s the joy of a warm cup.. and ah the smell. But Teeccino is a good sub. More info here http://runlori.blogspot.com/2009/10/uncoffee.html or Teeccino.com. This stuff is totally caffeine free and made from ground dates, almonds, cacao, etc.
Anyway, thanks for the post! I’m enjoying your blog as a new reader!
Lori
Posted by JavaChick on November 2, 2009 at 1:06 pm
Coffee. Yes. Good stuff, that.
Posted by lowandbhold on November 2, 2009 at 1:20 pm
I love your Sunday preps. I wish I was motivated enough to do that.
I have just recently started depending on coffee. I used to just drink it once in a blue moon, but now I have one cup every morning and if I’m really lagging I’ll have another cup mid-day. I try not to drink it on the weekends though.
Posted by Jenny on November 2, 2009 at 2:38 pm
working on sundays should be illegal — as should not drinking coffee… I <3 my crack!
Posted by Melissa S. on November 2, 2009 at 3:57 pm
oh, i just put clean sheets on my bed yesterday…so nice…
and sunday work should be illegal, i’ve been doing it for almost 3 months!!!
Posted by carolinebee on November 2, 2009 at 4:24 pm
LOVE coffee
It never even makes it to the blog in the AM bc it is downed first thing! I miiiight pee first but that is IT! I don’t think i’m dependent on it per say, i just like the taste..and there are worse vices out there ;D And gawd there’s already enough stuff on my DO NOT CONSUME list yadda mean?? ;D haa of course you do, loves u!
Posted by bobbi on November 2, 2009 at 6:20 pm
I love coffee, gave it up for the detox. I am considering drinking half caf when I get off!!
Posted by Gena (Choosing Raw) on November 2, 2009 at 7:00 pm
I love this month, too! Enjoy your celebration and seitan, sweets
Posted by Kristin on November 2, 2009 at 7:16 pm
Hehehe those Halloween costumes sound cute! My hubby was Fred Filnstone this year for Halloween – it was a halarious costume!
Come and enter my give-away – it is for Ange’s Coffee/dark chocolate Glo-bars – maybe you can substitute her glo-bars for the coffee you are considering putting back in your diet
Posted by Lara (Thinspired) on November 3, 2009 at 4:33 am
ERIN! I have a backlog of posts from you. I have been such a bad blog reader lately.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY MONTH!
K, I seem to be yelling a lot in this comment. I will stop that. Other notes:
-I am really jealous that you have a giant Le Cruset–it is gorgeous. I bought my first piece last year (actually it was a birthday present but of course I picked it out ahead of time!), and regret not buying a bigger one.
-It is so awesome that Rob is into juicing! I don’t think I could get Matt near one. How is the pulp on salads, really? It just seems to stinky to me, but I love the idea of not wasting it!
Hope you have been well, lovie!
Posted by Lara (Thinspired) on November 3, 2009 at 4:34 am
Ok, nevermind. I see it is not your birthday month. I take those birthday wishes back!
Posted by prettytimepiece on November 3, 2009 at 5:44 am
do i drink coffeee?
yesssssssssss
come over to the dark side, we have roasted white chocolate french beans
thanks for your reaction to my freud costume!! lol it totally made me grin and feel validated for paying tribute to the man. my boyfriend didn’t really dress up but by the end of the night I was calling him my father figure. it’s a good thing he appreciates my sense of humor
happy november to you too!
♥ http://www.prettytimepiece.wordpress.com
Posted by Kersten on November 3, 2009 at 2:35 pm
Love the kittie boos! Henry and his fantastic heights…does he dust while he’s up there?
I haven’t had a DC in like six months, but I still love my cup of coffee in the a.m. Usually just one cup, two every once in awhile.
Posted by Amy on November 4, 2009 at 6:47 am
Happy November !! It’s my birthday month as well, so I have the utmost respect for Novembz. Its the best.
Happy Birthday (at some point) to your bro!
Love you errr.
Posted by Amy on November 4, 2009 at 6:48 am
and i obvi drink the cawfee beverage.
Posted by jessica on November 5, 2009 at 12:01 am
I drink coffee on the weekends
But kinda want to get into it on the regular!! I just loooove holding that hot mug of joe in ma hand before i start a hectic day. BUT, i would hate to become dependent on it for energy….haha! my week’s dilemma 
And yumm. I want that V’con book now, so that I can make those sloppy joes!!
Posted by Marianne on November 9, 2009 at 12:59 pm
I don’t drink coffee – I never got into it. Everyone said, oh, that will change when you get older. Hello, I’m 30. Pretty sure I’ve reached older, and it still ain’t happening. They say the same thing about liking beer (ick), and wanting to have kids (no thanks). People are crazy.