Oh pies 
Happy eve of the eve before I leave!
Spittin’ rhymes like you thought I would!
Last time we spoke, I was consuming copious mugs of this:
And having an early breakfast of raw cashews.
I had some company.
She actually was all over my lap and arms which made it hard to work, so I found that pillow and set her on top and she was set What a good little girl!
When I got home tonight, I was in need of some comfort food! I decided to try my hand at mashed cauliflower again.
Peep it out.
Does that even look like cauliflower to you?! Oh my god, we thought it was potatoes. It was da bizness! SO GOOD ya’ll!
Here’s how I made it:
- Steamed two frozen bags of cauliflower
- Turned ‘em out in the food processor with:
- one cube (vegan) bouillon
- 1/2 cup water (same water we used to steam)
- Spike seasoning
- dried onion
- Add more Spike (me) or Smart Balance (Robbie)
I love
I enjoyed it with a massive salad, then spent the rest of the night “working”: loosely translated as skyping with my love child and watching Sudanese rappers on youtube.
I also made some no bake protein bars, but I might have to throw them down the disposal (OR cover them with frosting and peanut butter) because they look dry and heinous.
Time to go sleeps. I have to get up early to exercise. 
What we won’t do for beauty and peace of mind, right? Oh yeah, and health and longevity, blah blah.
Love you all!
P.S. Oh! Thanks for your sweet words on our Christmas decorations! I appreciate you. When it comes to the house our my taste is very simple and clean and a little bizarre. I put the flashy, gaudy stuff on my person. Maybe I’ll do a little house decor tour like Gina did someday! Ooh whee!
Posted by Erica on November 24, 2009 at 1:04 am
mmmm totally making some of those mashed caulis for me for dinner Tuesday night! I have a fishy pasta planned for Josh and didn’t know what would be on my menu- perfect! Have a SAFE trip home and a rocking early workout
Posted by lexi. on November 24, 2009 at 3:29 am
great eats! happy and safe traveling!
Posted by RhodeyGirlTests on November 24, 2009 at 5:17 am
Just in case I am too busy tomorrow… HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!!
Posted by glidingcalm on November 24, 2009 at 6:29 am
ill let chu hold da popcorn , i found 2 seats……..don’t trip on the stairs. SUUUUUUUUDAAAAAAAAN!
Posted by Anna on November 24, 2009 at 6:33 am
I’ve always wondered about mashed cauliflower. It’s not my favorite vegetable in the world, but you make it look pretty good.
Have a safe trip!
Posted by Janna on November 24, 2009 at 7:08 am
If you do it right, mashed cauliflower tastes JUST like potatoes. loveee it.
Posted by Tina on November 24, 2009 at 7:11 am
I’ve definitely heard of cauliflower as mashed potatoes. I want to try it!
Posted by Krista on November 24, 2009 at 7:14 am
In the summer I make a potato salad recipe using cauliflower. Had my hubby tricked for weeks!!!
I wish I was pulling an Annie right now. She’s looks SO damn cozy!!
Posted by Mara @ What's For Dinner? on November 24, 2009 at 7:15 am
Have a safe trip!! Love you!
Posted by lilveggiepatch on November 24, 2009 at 7:24 am
Safe travels, my dear!
That cauliflower looks so yum. I have a head in my fridge (that’s been sitting there for 2 weeks, but shh!) that I was going to roast, but I may just have to steam and mash!
Posted by Katie on November 24, 2009 at 7:54 am
Have a safe trip.
Cauliflower looks crazy good. It looks soooo creamy!
Animals are easily placated like humans just find them something better
Posted by Angie (Losing It and Loving It) on November 24, 2009 at 8:12 am
That cauliflower looks so good! I am going to definitely make that because I would like to cut down on potatoes. Thanks for the steps to make it.
Cute kitty!
Posted by Graze With Me on November 24, 2009 at 8:21 am
I have a head of cauliflower just waiting to be made into mashed “potatoes”. You read my mind. Thanks for the tip on adding Spike. LOVE SPIKE!
Posted by Deb (Smoothie Girl Eats Too) on November 24, 2009 at 9:15 am
There is NOTHING cuter than a kitty curled up into a small amount of space. Have a great time!
Posted by Evan Thomas on November 24, 2009 at 10:26 am
Thanks for the recipe! It sounds so simple
Posted by Jenny on November 24, 2009 at 10:51 am
you think I could get away with switching up the fam’s mashed ‘tatoes with that cauliflower? bah, if only — that would save me an ess-load of stress.
LYLAS! xo
Posted by Deirdre on November 24, 2009 at 1:48 pm
OMG I’d love for you to do a house tour Gina. You seem to have such great taste in other things like accessories and makeup that I’d love to see your house. Plus I’m nosey.
Posted by kbwood on November 24, 2009 at 2:36 pm
ooo girl that cauliflower looks GOOD!
Posted by plamarie on November 24, 2009 at 3:04 pm
Oh that cauliflower… yum-mo! Have fun in Portland.
Posted by Amanda @ Cakes and Ale on November 24, 2009 at 4:45 pm
I love faux mashed potatoes – cauliflower is so good for you! Sometimes I’ll mix em with a bit of real potatoes too, which REALLY works well (and completely fools my husband!)
Posted by runningaroundnormal on November 24, 2009 at 5:40 pm
That cauliflower dish looks great!
Your kitty is adorable.
Posted by gina (fitnessista) on November 24, 2009 at 6:13 pm
thanks for the shout out, lovely
i’d love to see a house decoration tour!
mashed cauliflower is so foodgasmic.. thanks for reminding me about that! i might make some for my mashed potatoes on thxgiving
have a safe trip
xoxo
Posted by Nicole, MS, RD, LD on November 24, 2009 at 6:54 pm
I’ve been meaning to try mashed cauliflower for months! I’m on it!
Posted by MarathonVal on November 24, 2009 at 9:39 pm
I love mashed cauliflower! That’s great that you even got Robbie to eat it.. my husband has an aversion to it simply because it aint real potatoes… oh, silly boys!
Posted by carolinebee on November 25, 2009 at 5:49 am
Love little annie baby
Have a safe trip lovie loves, YAYYY A and E togetha again!
Posted by Heather Eats Almond Butter on November 25, 2009 at 2:27 pm
Looks straight up like mashed taters. You should try it with purple cauliflower and freak out your next dinner guests.
Safe travels today sweet Erin!
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