You know what’s funny? Life on this island is very much like when we lived in Hawaii. Everything closes early. The internet is always hit or miss. The power/AC comes and goes, etc. But it’s a “no worries” kind of atmosphere. That’s what we like anyway. I think we all need to adapt that “theme” of life. Yes?
Anyway, a quick update while I can. A few scenes from their 5 hr. ride around the island and an ironman distance ocean swim.
I managed to get in a little run here and there before dying from humidity. Then back to the house to fix some grub. I think the best thing for long runs/rides is a good GF porridge in the rice cooker. I made this dish Saturday morning and we’ve been munching on it all weekend. It’s great by itself before a long training day or you can even use it for post workout fuel. Just serve half the amount of sweet rice in a bowl and add Greek yogurt and banana or honey on top. More protein and 4:1 ratio. It’s delicious!
Trail Mix Brown Rice Porridge with Ginger
- 2 cups brown rice
- water
- coconut milk, cream, or almond milk
- 1 cup chopped dates/raisins
- 1/2 to 2/3 cup raw sunflower seeds or pumpkin seeds
- ginger spice
- cinnamon
- sea salt
- honey
- Natural Nut butter
- butter (optional)
- You can make this recipe in a regular pot but i think the rice cooker is easier.
- Combine your rice and water. Then add in your seeds, dried fruit, and a little bit of cinnamon and ginger. Cover and let it cook about half way or about 10 minutes. Then add in more cinnamon (couple tsp’s) and a tiny bit more ginger. stir in your nut butter until melted through out the rice. Add in a couple tbsp’s of honey and a dash of sea salt. Cover again and cook. When it done or when the liquid is all soaked up and the rice is fluffy, add in your cream and a bit more honey. Stir then cover and let cool for 5 minutes.
- Serve in bowl with a scoop of Greek Yogurt on top and banana or plain with a little milk on top. Either way, it’s delicious!
Oh and wanna know how they reward a good Sherpa? Wine and dine me once every few weeks and I’m good as new! hehe.
Don’t worry, I wasn’t being serious here. Just trying to act cool. Which obviously didn’t work.
What’s your theme of life right now? Any specialty FUEL foods?
Cheers from the islands!
LC
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Glad you’re having fun – I love how blue the water is in the Caribbean!
Stacie @ Snaps and Bits recently posted..10 Random Ridiculous Things In My Home
me too! it’s just so soothing, ya know?
LCCotter recently posted..Sherpa Scenes and Eats: Bahamas
I definitely think sherpas should be wined and dined
That porridge sounds really good. And I sure wish we could adopt more of that no worries attitude in the US don’t you?
Heather (Where’s the Beach) recently posted..Fun Facts Friday – Running Convos & Best Flatbread Ever
or we all move to a beach and bring wine?? LOL.
LCCotter recently posted..Sherpa Scenes and Eats: Bahamas
or we all move to a beach and bring wine?? LOL. #FISHBOWL
LCCotter recently posted..Sherpa Scenes and Eats: Bahamas
yes!
Hmmm, that dish sounds quite interesting….I have a mental block with certain things being sweet but I might just have to try it…beautiful pics!!!
Kristin @ My Mission Impossible recently posted..Coconut Secret Giveaway!!
um yes, or maybe we just need to move here. SOmewhere with a beach, wine, and lots of running. Yes?
LCCotter recently posted..Sherpa Scenes and Eats: Bahamas
whoops, i sent this to the wrong person. HAHA, sorry kristin. I meant to say to YOU that i think you’d love this. Its nutty and spicy. Like me. hehe
LCCotter recently posted..Sherpa Scenes and Eats: Bahamas
oh i love the idea of a ‘brown rice’ porridge! i just got an insane craving for brown rice & banana for some odd reason hahaha i think i may just have that for breakfast tomorrow!
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you will love it! put a fried egg on top and let the YOLK runneth over.
LCCotter recently posted..Sherpa Scenes and Eats: Bahamas
Freakin AWESOME recipe! And I’m so jealous of all this awesome Bahamas action you got goin on– y’all are the coolest, jet-setting couple EVER
Can I be your stow away next trip??
Alexandra recently posted..Progress Numero Uno
of course. youre tiny, jump in!
LCCotter recently posted..Sherpa Scenes and Eats: Bahamas
I think you look super cool.
Let’s get together for some trail mix and red wine. Mmmmm…. k?
Laura @ Sprint 2 the Table recently posted..Smoothie Demo + Cherry-Ginger Smoothie
done and done. Or maybe porridge, workout, dinner, wine. That would be better. And act super cool!
LCCotter recently posted..Sherpa Scenes and Eats: Bahamas
Brilliant. I’m pretty sure we’re soulmates.
Laura @ Sprint 2 the Table recently posted..Smoothie Demo + Cherry-Ginger Smoothie
yes, this is true.
LCCotter recently posted..Sherpa Scenes and Eats: Bahamas
Gosh the water is amazing! Well the photos are amazing
Enjoy your stay Linds!
The dish sounds yummy…please just come cook for me! I’ll give you all the wine you want
<3
klh recently posted..It’s fall y’all
done and done! pour me a glass, be right there.
xoxo
LCCotter recently posted..Sherpa Scenes and Eats: Bahamas
Ok queen Sherpa, talk me down from this funk! I am in a nasty mood! I am completely letting the little things get on my nerves and I really need to just let them go. I blame two things…my time of the month and getting contaminated wit soy. I get anxious when I have hives from soy! Ok, so, here’s what I’m doing for myself today…baking pumpkin muffins, listening to calming music and sitting outside with Tony to enjoy the weather! I’m better, but I think I need more muffins!
I’m glad you two are doing well and enjoy your time there!
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okay, here’s what you do. Grab tony, a cup of coffee, the muffins, and old scrap books. Look back through them. count your blessings, laugh, and forget the rest of your worries. Hug your boys, play outside, go for a run! yes, you can do it!
hugs!!
LCCotter recently posted..Sherpa Scenes and Eats: Bahamas
Love these glimpses into your world….
i think the miz crew needs more of these glimpses…. hmmm … a trip?
LCCotter recently posted..Sherpa Scenes and Eats: Bahamas
Oh my goodness, you are making me miss Puerto Rico so bad! (that’s where I’m from). The waters remind me of the island. Right now the theme of my life is excitement of the unknown, meaning the crazy thing I did called “sign up for a marathon”! I’m a bit nervous but tons of excitement. I started my training today, and already thinking 26.2 sound like a looooooong ways to go…lol.
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Oh gosh…it looks amazingly gorgeous down there!! Hope you guys are having a wonderful time!! Glad you both are getting some good workouts in!!
xoxo
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I’ve never thought of mixing trail mix with rice. I usually eat a couple handfuls of it and some almonds after my workout, but will have to give this one a try this weekend. Thanks!
I LOVE the “no worries” theme! It’s a keeper for sure
I don’t know if these are good for fueling, but I just bought and fell in love with a gluten free cracker called Skinny Crisps, the seeded ones. Delicious! I bet you’d like them! http://skinnycrisps.com/
greengirlrunning recently posted..PRing with DEAN KARNAZES!!!
yes!!! totally love those. Just wish they were cheaper. Maybe i can make them in my dehydrator??
LCCotter recently posted..Sherpa Scenes and Eats: Bahamas
Oooooo… are they dehydrated, not baked? It is too bad they’re so expensive… I was thinking of trying to re-create them, too…
greengirlrunning recently posted..PRing with DEAN KARNAZES!!!
What a great getaway for you guys! Island time! The porridge sounds really great and I know that if it’s your recipe, it IS good!
you are too kind. It was pretty tasty though.
LCCotter recently posted..Sherpa Scenes and Eats: Bahamas
I think I need to come join you… That porridge sounds delicious and the scenery is amazing! good food, good scenery, good friends… why am I not already there??
Brittany @ Delights and Delectables recently posted..MIMM #15 Back to Racing
i don’t know, why did you hide in my suitcase? next time!
LCCotter recently posted..Sherpa Scenes and Eats: Bahamas
SO beautiful there! I wish I was there drinking some wine with you! You sure have amazing adventures Mrs. Sherpa!
Love ya!
katie recently posted..Marvelous in my Monday 17
ahh me too! seriously, we need to do this!
LCCotter recently posted..Sherpa Scenes and Eats: Bahamas
No worries. I like it. What was that catchy song from the Lion King? Hakuna Matata? Sounds good to me
Amanda @ .running with spoons. recently posted... life’s too short… .
now that song is stuck in my head. LOL
LCCotter recently posted..Sherpa Scenes and Eats: Bahamas
This looks so great!!! I bet it would be good with quinoa or oatmeal
yummm I must try soon!
love it with quinoa too! good call Tara.
LCCotter recently posted..Sherpa Scenes and Eats: Bahamas
Just looking at the beautiful blue Bahama water gives me a bit of stress relief amidst my crazy Monday, so thank you for posting! In reality I know that if I lived full time on some gorgeous tropical island life wouldn’t be all sunsets and roses, but I still dream of it!
Beth @ Miles and Trials recently posted..Boston Here I Come
no it wouldn’t, but it’s still a good reminder that GOD is big! xoxo
LCCotter recently posted..Sherpa Scenes and Eats: Bahamas
Oh runsherpa friend — will you please make me this porridge?? It looks SO GOOD and right up my alley. I might’ve drooled a little while reading this post.
Jess recently posted..16 miles: happy.
yes, yes. PAck me in your suitcase for Chi town!
LCCotter recently posted..Sherpa Scenes and Eats: Bahamas
Love the sound of this recipe – you are so creative with what you come up with in no kitchen land!
Heather @ Better With Veggies recently posted..Meatless Mondays from A-Z: Green Ginger Cream Pasta
It seems like the islands life suits you very well – you seem so happy and focused on the essential things! And this feelings speaks from your post as well and made its way into my living room over here. Thank you for that!
Kath (My Funny Little Life) recently posted..Raindrops (by Kath)
oh good, maybe thats a sign. Will you come visit?
LCCotter recently posted..Sherpa Scenes and Eats: Bahamas
PB is one of my #1 fuel foods, but beer works pretty well too.
Tiff @ Love Sweat and Beers recently posted..Tuckered Out
i need a good GF beer.
LCCotter recently posted..Sherpa Scenes and Eats: Bahamas
You always look super cool!!! And wow that Islabd looks amazing. I agree Island living/ thinking could teach us a lot about enjoying life!!
Jess recently posted..Appreciating Today
ahh thanks. I feel cool now. hehe. Australia is one big island, that counts as island life, right?
you look classy cool with that wine glass… yum. wine.
Pavement Runner recently posted..Running in San Francisco
i’ll take that! classy cool works! can i borrow your head lamp next? LOL
wish I could be enjoying a glass of wine with you on the beach
purelymichelle recently posted..8 minute plank workout
me too! we have a layover in Ft. Lauderdale on the way back. hmm….
That sounds so perfect! I want to be there!
Love how much you love wine, I’m with ya <3
Brittany @ GOtheXtraMile recently posted..Marvelous Monday
then you definitely need to be my sherpa side kick!
LCCotter recently posted..Sherpa Scenes and Eats: Bahamas
Pinned this baby! Can’t wait to try. I bet the flavor combo would be good with a lil oatmeal in the slow cooker too…. Speaking of- one of my refueling foods, or one of the many smoothie varieties.
Ali recently posted..Taco Salad
yes!! or quinoa or millet. mmm, good stuff!
LCCotter recently posted..Sherpa Scenes and Eats: Bahamas
oh man, those pictures – ah, I want to be on an island! and sherpas definitely deserve to be wined and dined!!
Christine @ Love, Life, Surf recently posted..Scenes from my weekend: FitBloggin’
that should be in my job description, right?
LCCotter recently posted..Sherpa Scenes and Eats: Bahamas
My theme right now is to be really open to opportunities and to go with my gut (or really, with my heart)….
I’ve been crazy about green juice lately…there are so many juice bars here it’s crazy!
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i love where you are right now in life. It’s all about opening those doors of life!
Love the pictures – and so glad you are getting to enjoy the Bahamas too! I think I need someone like your hubby to Sherpa for. MYTrip requires heels… Not so comfy, although sans kitchen!
Laura @ LauraLivesLife recently posted..Seattle Marathon
haha, yes. we can find you someone!
I love your mix of grub in the cooker. I love having something like that on deck at all times! I’d wine and dine you any day hot mama!
on my way! lets wine and dine. teehee
I.WANT.THAT.PORRIDGE. HAHA!! Looks so good & never would’ve thought to do that w/ brown rice… HOLY YUM!! Let’s see my life them right now is…. where did all the time go JKJK!!! I jest surely but it’s kind of true LOL! So busy but I’m truly enjoying my newer HEALTHY life now! I’ve got my life back & I LOVE IT!!! Have fun on the islands
I haven’t been to the Bahamas in ages! But I’ll be there in December–woot! Enjoy! Wine and dine is always a good thing!
Marcia recently posted..RnR Denver Race Report
okay maybe i’ll stay here till you get here. LOL
LCCotter recently posted..Sherpa Scenes and Eats: Bahamas
Mixing trail mix with rice sounds awesome. I will definitely give it a try.
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let me know how it turns out!
LCCotter recently posted..Sherpa Scenes and Eats: Bahamas
Loving this recipe! I do not have a rice cooker, but I really like what you did with it…may just be on my shopping list next
Looks like you are having a great time – RED WINE… yes!
Eva @ Committed2Nutrition recently posted..Monday. Pictures are worth 1000′s of words.
oh do it! and you can make it on the stove no problem!
The porridge sounds great. I’m definitely getting ready for warm breakfasts!! But I need a rice cooker.
Corrie Anne recently posted..Thinking About… The Reason for Prayer
you can totally do this on the stove! go for it!
LOVE the pic of you with the wine, that is absolutely what sherpas need!! And that trail mix porridge looks so good! you have the best foodie combos
jobo recently posted..Embracing the current season of my life.
I think we need a sherpa retreat soon, yes?
YUM! Sounds good.
Anytime I eat oats, I always eat them topped with GY – so good!
Paige @ Your Trainer Paige recently posted..Two New Goals + Fitmixer Giveaway {Two-fer Tuesday}
took me a while to figure out GY, LOL! Duh..
I love the theme of no worries.. something I need to work on for sure! The porridge looks great
I’ve been eating mostly gluten/grain free since I did a little detox a couple weeks back and definitely notice a very big difference.. Especially the few times that I have eaten in since. Anyway.. Coconut cream= heavenly.
yes! i bet you could try this grain free. Maybe use almond meal and coconut flour!
I love the “no worries” atmosphere! I had that when I was living in Grand Bend which is a beach town in Canada. As soon as I moved back to the city of Toronto, I noticed all the world news I was missing though. It was a good trade off for me though
Wine and dine? Yes, please!
this is true. We have no tv and barely any internet. Who knows whats going on! LOL
so beautiful!! I love islands and I hope that one day I get to live on one!
theme of life? oh boy. I don’t even want to know what my life theme is right now!! And I don’t even have anything good for fuel to share but I def. am going to be trying this brown rice porridge…it would be perfect after a chilly bike ride!
totally! with a cup of coffee right?
No worries is definitely something we could all adopt more of! Especially in our culture where everyone is so accustomed to being super busy, overwhelmed, and stressed. Our poor bodies need that no worry philosophy! Get back to the times where we weren’t so stressed out.
I love the sounds of trail mix porridge! Yummy.
I’d like to enjoy that along with some wine!
Lisa recently posted..A Perfect Diet?
ahh yes, you took my words right out of my mind. Exactly my point! cheers to that friend!
i think you look super cool.
as always.
ahh, you make me cool. hehe
Cannot wait to make this recipe! YUM! How much water and almond milk should I use? So much awesomeness going on in this recipe. Loving the beach hair. Keep it up woman! xoxo
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are you using a stove stop? If so, add your water like youre gonna make regular brown rice. 2:1 ratio. THen add 1/4 to 1/3 cup milk after it’s almost fully cooked. YEA!
I have a rice cooker that I’ve never used…I just may have found my first recipe for it! Pluuuus I have a sh-load of brown rice that needs to be used. Pinning now
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yes you have! bust it out! WHOOP!
I want to visit the Bahamas… looks FUN
Yes yes that power rice porridge looks just the ticket…. I would eat it cold with kefir, yummo!
My favourite fuels of the moment are buckwheat and coconut oil…. can’t get enough!
Oh I miss wine!!!
Lou recently posted..Tuesday Tunes…. more toddler treats
now thats a winning combo. So doing that next! buckwheat and coconut oil, yum!
A more chill and less go-go-go atmosphere is DEFINITELY something we could (and should!) get used to. Glad to see you’re embracing it all. <3 xoxo
Heather @ For the Love of Kale recently posted..Advice from a Tree & A Fun Challenge!
yes, we need it to join up with J’adore la vie. that would be awesome!
YUM to this recipe- it sounds incredible!!
But TOMORROW’S will definitely have some personal revelations.
The theme of my life right now is that “it will get better.” As you know, I’m kind of stuck in transition, but I’m kind of finally seeing the light at the end of the tunnel and learning to enjoy where I’m at, rather than just wishing that life would fast-forward.
No need to check out my post today- it’s not that great.
I’m still catching up on blogs from last week!! Eek!
Lauren @ Oatmeal after Spinning recently posted..WIAW 7: Getting Back On Track [+ Perfect Oatmeal]
oh lauren, i can’t wait to hear the update!! I know it’s slow transition, but it’s a good one for sure!
Beautiful seas!! And beautiful serious face!! Glad you’re having fun!
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i know i know, laundry will always be there right? LOL
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