More on Minimalist Fashion & Chia Seeds

Project 333

October 1st and the first day of minimalist fashion project 333 is only 15 days away. Check out the Project 333 Facebook page for ideas and to connect with others interested in wearing less, consuming less and creatively designing 3 months of their wardrobe with 33 items. (including clothing, shoes and accessories). These 33 items will have to survive winter weather conditions, special events and the holiday season! Even sunglasses count. P.S. Men and women are welcome to join!

The Chia Chronicles

Back in July, I pledged to blend and bake my way through Matt and Christine Frazier’s
Fuel Your Run the Tarahumara Way and the Chia Chronicles were born. As I mentioned, unlike the Julie and Julia Project, my cooking adventures do not have any time restrictions. I want to do this for fun and not on a deadline. This weekend, I tried out another two recipes and was not disappointed.

Pinole Porridge

Now that mornings are getting crisp and cool, a hot bowl of cereal is in order. Pinole Porridge is warms the belly and the heart. I used a coarse cornmeal that wasn’t very exciting for my husband, but I quite enjoyed the texture. Honey and cinnamon sweetened the pot and while the recipe doesn’t call for Chia Seeds, I suggest adding a tablespoon, and sprinkling with almonds.

Pinole-Chia Crackers

Instead of traditional cornmeal, I used Masa Harina for this recipe. It has more of a floury texture and Matt recommends it for baked goods in Fuel Your Run the Tarahumara Way. Make sure you bake these crackers long enough to crisp up. I love the rosemary-garlic flavor of these little energy crackers. While these taste good right out of the oven, they are much better the next day.

In my earlier interview with Matt Frazier, The No Meat Athlete, I asked him :

I think a lot of the increased speed was due to weight loss, which perhaps one could get just as well from a non-vegetarian diet.  But somehow it feels like I have more energy than I ever did when I used to eat meat, and I think that’s a big part of it.  That’s also a big motivating factor for trying a vegan diet.  I’m not there yet, but I’m definitely curious.  I have tremendous respect for those who make it work.   I don’t eat much dairy, and I don’t even like eggs, so I think it’s something I could do.  I guess I just don’t yet feel the urgency to eliminate those very rare indulgences in cheese.

(Update:Matt is currently on a vegan diet and will be running the Vermont 50 Ultra Run on Sept. 26! Go Matt!)

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