tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3790414766945352054.post7672814529561508878..comments2024-03-21T06:38:13.673-04:00Comments on Vegan Epicurean: Italian Chickpea and Zucchini Soup in a Tomato BaseVegan Epicureanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08203676819322299569noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3790414766945352054.post-78712453903718482002010-08-05T13:15:21.970-04:002010-08-05T13:15:21.970-04:00Gordon,
Thanks so much for your input on the TRX ...Gordon,<br /><br />Thanks so much for your input on the TRX I really appreciate it. I am glad you mentioned DVDs I was hoping there were at least a few available.<br /><br />thanks also for your kind words about the blog,<br />AliVegan Epicureanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08203676819322299569noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3790414766945352054.post-74598316867376192262010-08-05T12:57:56.534-04:002010-08-05T12:57:56.534-04:00Hi,
Another guys point of view but the TRX is grea...Hi,<br />Another guys point of view but the TRX is great! A very good workout. It takes no space when I am not using it. Mine came with one workout DVD. I have since purchased the flexibility DVD (which is great) and a couple others. <br /><br />Thanks for your blog, the recipes are Great.<br />GordonUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10805786478859816673noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3790414766945352054.post-81197913824180440992010-08-05T08:42:51.401-04:002010-08-05T08:42:51.401-04:00Heather,
Thanks so much for the input on the TRX....Heather,<br /><br />Thanks so much for the input on the TRX. I only have one male friend that used it in a gym in San Fran and raved. It is very helpful to get a women's point of view. It looks like a great piece of equipment.<br /><br />Sorry to hear about your rough time but glad it is temporary.<br /><br />Happy anniversary!<br /><br />I love that your three year old like onigiri and miso soup. Great job mom!<br /><br />I love your description of what a bad decision could have been. Too funny! LOL! It is amazing that we all survived our youth isn't it?<br /><br />AliVegan Epicureanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08203676819322299569noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3790414766945352054.post-11282436971331443982010-08-05T08:19:22.229-04:002010-08-05T08:19:22.229-04:00Re your TRX query:
The fitness studio I go to her...Re your TRX query:<br /><br />The fitness studio I go to here in Philadelphia has us use TRX as part of our strength training. It's a fantastic piece of equipment. You can use it to work out every muscle in your body. It's great for developing balance, core stability and functional strength. And it affords the opportunity to add so much variety to a home workout. If I were equipping for home workouts, it would probably be the first thing I'd buy.<br /><br />And thank you for the gratitude exercise. Long and sleepless couple of weeks around these parts due to some (entirely temporary) medical issues so this is going to help me get to the end of the day with a sunnier attitude. I am grateful for:<br /><br />1. My sweet, funny and eternally joyful 3-year-old son -- more precious than I could ever have imagined.<br /><br />2. Said son's idea of a good time being riding his tricycle around a gorgeous public square and then onwards to the sushi bar for onigiri and miso soup. If it involved blue sugar and a purple dinosaur on the telly, I would have to overmedicate.<br /><br />3. My husband -- 14 years together come August 23.<br /><br />4. Having, at age 23 when I was in the habit of making monumentally bad decisions and getting just about everything wrong, got it right when I met the future husband and decided that he was the one. Really, it's a miracle that he didn't turn out to be the human equivalent of butt-baring denim cut-offs with fishnet tights and cowboy boots.<br /><br />5. The opportunity to be a stay-at-home mom. Best job ever!Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10524991242670394557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3790414766945352054.post-32101136977087595622010-08-05T06:34:47.813-04:002010-08-05T06:34:47.813-04:00Michelle,
Oh no, a visit to CA on short notice do...Michelle,<br /><br />Oh no, a visit to CA on short notice doesn't sound good. I hope everything is okay. Hugs!<br /><br />Dan has called me the nutrition nazi for years. It comes from my saying things like, "Do you know what is in that?" and then telling him why it is bad for him. The funny thing is he gave me the nickname before we went vegan. Hmmmmm, I wonder what he really wants to call me now. LOL<br /><br />talk to you later,<br />AliVegan Epicureanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08203676819322299569noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3790414766945352054.post-53212289244589866342010-08-05T00:06:12.627-04:002010-08-05T00:06:12.627-04:00nutrition nazi..i love thatlol
i have been in ca ...nutrition nazi..i love thatlol<br /><br />i have been in ca for a few days,short notice but thats why i havent ben around.missed your posts thought and this one was extra nice:). im trying to guess who the bday girl is...hmmmdirtyduckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11383110271569591721noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3790414766945352054.post-24986122958825570892010-08-04T22:11:00.289-04:002010-08-04T22:11:00.289-04:00Aimee,
I would be thankful for 7 months in Hawaii...Aimee,<br /><br />I would be thankful for 7 months in Hawaii too. :-) It is wonderful to have your partner and best friend be the same person. I am very happy for you.<br /><br />Can't wait to see your chickpea dish. <br /><br />hope you are having a good evening,<br />AliVegan Epicureanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08203676819322299569noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3790414766945352054.post-63173777425720744612010-08-04T21:34:16.011-04:002010-08-04T21:34:16.011-04:00I am thankful that I was able to spend 7 months li...I am thankful that I was able to spend 7 months living in Hawaii with V., my partner and best friend. Also thankful for this new vegan food blog community! The b-day sounds great, as does the Italian chick pea soup. I, too had a chickpea dish for lunch (Indian-style) which I will share later:)))aimeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04566336117876656013noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3790414766945352054.post-53113370178611352422010-08-04T19:30:09.115-04:002010-08-04T19:30:09.115-04:00Courtney,
My friend knows how much I care. I ten...Courtney,<br /><br />My friend knows how much I care. I tend to be quite demonstrative. LOL<br /><br />I think we all take people and things for granted. It helps me to write down what I am thankful for everyday. I keep an Word file by day and reveiw it when I need cheerig up. It is hard to be down when you reread all the things you have to be thankful for everyday. Today I was very thankful that exercise made me feel so much better. ;-)<br /><br />talk to you later,<br />AliVegan Epicureanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08203676819322299569noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3790414766945352054.post-17538663914101299952010-08-04T19:13:14.631-04:002010-08-04T19:13:14.631-04:00I know how excited you are about your friend'...I know how excited you are about your friend's change of heart--I hope he is touched by how much you care for him!<br /><br />Every day I am thankful for my loving friends and family. I am very fortunate to have each and every one of them in my lives, and often take it for granted.<br /><br />CourtneyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3790414766945352054.post-34805368634440560752010-08-04T19:07:50.491-04:002010-08-04T19:07:50.491-04:00Heather,
In your heat I would be thankful for AC ...Heather,<br /><br />In your heat I would be thankful for AC too. ;-) Our heat index is only in the upper 90's today but I haven't left the AC.<br /><br />Your thankful list made me smile. I must be thinking of all the fun you had on your road trip.<br /><br />AliVegan Epicureanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08203676819322299569noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3790414766945352054.post-57062327135522039122010-08-04T18:42:32.020-04:002010-08-04T18:42:32.020-04:00That soup looks perfect. Most definitely something...That soup looks perfect. Most definitely something I'd make and enjoy. Glad you're feeling better and found some energy. I am thankful that I have AC (trivial I know but it's 110 degrees). I am most definitely thankful for my job, for my family, my husband, for the opportunity to attend the Road Trip.Heather Iacobacci-Millerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14049797586960775747noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3790414766945352054.post-51453224493251237882010-08-04T17:42:57.072-04:002010-08-04T17:42:57.072-04:00Naina,
I am so sorry to hear about your rough wee...Naina,<br /><br />I am so sorry to hear about your rough week. Sounds like there is something in the air. I hope next week is better.<br /><br />Congratulations on your anniversary. Wow, 26 years is a long time together. Dan and I are in our 23rd year together.<br /><br />hugs,<br />AliVegan Epicureanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08203676819322299569noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3790414766945352054.post-52294979215797419042010-08-04T17:39:35.581-04:002010-08-04T17:39:35.581-04:00Laura,
Thanks, doing a little bit of exercise mad...Laura,<br /><br />Thanks, doing a little bit of exercise made a big difference. But I am slowing down again.<br /><br />I can't wait to tell you about the gifts. I had the most fun shopping for them. You nailed why I was so happy to hear the news.<br /><br />I love your yoga instructors saying. Thank you so much for sharing that. <br /><br />AliVegan Epicureanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08203676819322299569noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3790414766945352054.post-455151655792710482010-08-04T17:38:31.074-04:002010-08-04T17:38:31.074-04:00Ali, this has been a tough week here too. :(
My h...Ali, this has been a tough week here too. :(<br /><br />My husband started a new job. This is his first week, and the hours this week are terrible. :(<br />It won't remain this way thank goodness!<br /><br />I too am thankful for my husband.<br />On the 10th of August we will have been married 26 years. :)<br /><br /><br />Hopefully next week will be better for us both. I am exhausted.Nainahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01877999446935672147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3790414766945352054.post-25706744928322885012010-08-04T17:34:01.802-04:002010-08-04T17:34:01.802-04:00I'm so glad you're feeling better and hope...I'm so glad you're feeling better and hope you sleep well tonight. The soup looks great and I'll try it soon.<br /><br />I can't wait to hear about your birthday gift(s) and can understand why you're so happy that your friend's going to be eating better. I always like to hear that the loved ones in my life are taking care of themselves.<br /><br />I'm very thankful for a strong and healthy body and mind (despite what I've done to it in the past LOL). And I'm so lucky to have loving family members and friends to care about. As my yoga instructor likes to say, "May I be blessed ... and may I BE a blessing".Laurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12379691796502650236noreply@blogger.com