Happy Almost Friday everyone!
This morning I did my last run before the Half Marathon this Sunday. I did a nice 4 mile run on the Greenbelt with the jog stroller, and feel very confident going into Sunday’s run in Long Beach. I’m looking forward to it, I must say! The last race I did was last December, the “12K’s of Christmas” 12 Kilometer run.
I’ve spoiled myself a bit this week in anticipation of the run, with some of my favorite foods. I think my all time favorite meal has to be seared jumbo scallops. Just a bit a salt and pepper, cooked about 3 minutes per side (give or take) in a small amount of real butter. Dangle these little gems at the finish line, and I might sprint the whole 13.1 miles. (OK, not really.)
I had a few refrigerator odds and ends to use up so I made a bit of a “succotash” to dress the scallops. A few small heirloom grape tomatoes, avocado, edammame, and pom arils tossed a smidge of EVOO and good balsamic. I was just enough to add to the scallops, without overpowering. Served over cauliflower puree. I think I would be happy to eat this meal every night.
Wine pairing: one of my favorite dry Rose’s. I visited this winery when I was in Paso Robles and have been obsessed with the Garretson wines ever since. (Although, sadly they’ve closed.)
Of course, I finished with some dark chocolate and candy corn for something sweet. Gotta carb load right?
What is your favorite meal? How do you “treat” yourself before a big event (ie race, interview, speech, etc.)?
I love scallops but I'm so bad on cooking them the right way. They're either too tough, or I didn't cook them enough :( One of these days I'll get it right :)
ReplyDeletethose scallops look SO good !!
ReplyDeletewhen I used to race (getting back there!!) I would have a pizza before - loved that tradition. :)
I honestly always think about you whenever I have scallops!!
ReplyDeleteI don't do enough races (ok, I haven't done a race in years) so I don't really have any pre-race meal traditions. I do carbo-load on a regular basis though ;)
Not a scallops girl....but good luck on your run!!! You'd have to dangle pizza in front of me the whole way:):)
ReplyDeleteGood luck on Sunday! Love last year's pic! :)
ReplyDeleteI love scallops, but I never make them at home for some reason...
My favorite food? Cheese. But I really try to "control" myself as I can't handle it very well...