I don’t know why I call these Cuban. I’m not Cuban. Nor do I know anything about Cuban culture. Or food. But I do know that every time I’ve eaten Cuban food, I’ve loved every second of it because it’s included plantains and pork in it.
The other day, I jabbed myself in the mouth accidentally while brushing my teeth with my electric toothbrush. I was bleeding. I aggressively brush when I’m anxious about something. Anywho, I stabbed myself so hard in the gums on my bottom lip, that it won’t heal. It refuses to. And then all I do is bug it more. It hurts. Like I don’t have enough pain on my face with this acne bullsh*t, now I have a hole in my mouth that keeps getting worse. Not really, I’m exaggerating. I’m in that kind of mood. Like every other day.
My teeth are moving. I haven’t worn my retainer pretty much since high school, ummmmmm because it’s disgusting. It’s one of those retainers that looks like invisiline. And let me tell you, it’s become quite gross over the years. But these teeth that were very expensive to move (thank you Mom and Dad) are now moving back to places they are not suppose to. So I need to do something. I need to pull out my top teeth retainer that rests in my bathroom closet, then I need to drive over to my parents house and dig through the crap I left behind so kindly for my parents because I did not want to deal with the extra junk, and find my bottom retainer. Then, I need to wear these retainers. Obviously while sleeping by myself. Because not only will these retainers hurt incredibly bad so I will be whimpering through the night, but I will be sleeping with my mouth wide open, slobering everywhere. And personally, I’d like to keep my boyfriend around. I quite like him.
You know what adventure I’m going to take on this week? Actually, let me restate that question. You know what adventure(s) I’m going to take on this weekend? The s is very important. Because I want to take on many. Let’s make a list. I haven’t done that in a while. Shame.
- Buy new jeans. And shorts. I tried to do this over the weekend on an empty stomach, almost start crying in the Levi’s dressing room, and then went to Whole Foods since I knew I could get exactly what I wanted. Food. I felt better as soon as I ate something. That store never lets me down. Levi’s did. So I’m going to brave the mall once more, on a full stomach, and not go anywhere near the Levi’s store. I’m going to try all the jeans that my friends on FB have recommended and probably spend more than I would like. But I’m a woman on a mission and I’m going to find that pair of jeans. Look how bad these shorts were. wtf?
definitely sucking in during this picture. but please notice the excess room in the back and no space in the thighs. - Get my nails done. I don’t know about this whole “doing my nails” thing. It’s high maintenance. And expensive. I did them almost 3 weeks ago or something, and they are growing out fast. Then it looks worse than not having my nails done at all. But I have to get my nails and toes done this week because vacation calls.
- Ok that’s really all I got. I need to cook food for you guys too, but that’s all I got until I head out for vacation to soak up some rays!
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Honey Mustard Cuban Pork Burgers
- Yield: 4 1x
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground pork breakfast sausage
- 1 cup plantain chips
- 1 egg white, whisked
- 3 tablespoons bacon fat
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 1 tablespoon raw honey
- 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon yellow mustard
- arugula, to garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Place plantain chips in the food processor and pulse until broken down in breadcrumb consistency.
- Make 4 burger patties with the pound of meat.
- Place 1 egg white in a bowl and whisk until bubbly. Place plantain bread crumbs in another bowl. Dip each burger patty in the egg whites then the plantain mixture to coat the burgers completely, then sprinkle with salt and pepper and a bit of garlic powder.
- Heat up a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat, place 3 tablespoons of bacon fat in the skillet and add the minced garlic cloves.
- Once garlic becomes fragrant, add pork burgers to the pan and sear on both sides for 3-4 minutes, making sure the plantain chip crumble does not burn.
- After burgers have cooked on both sides, place in oven and cook for 8-10 minutes, or until burgers are cooked through to your preference. Remember, it’s pork. I did the poke test, when they pushed back at my finger, I knew they were done.
- While the burgers are finishing up in the oven, whisk together the honey and two different kinds of mustards and slice up the avocado.
- When burgers are done, let rest for about 2 minutes so all the juices don’t come spilling out.
- Top with avocado and honey mustard.
- Eat with some arugula. You don’t have to, but it’s great with it.
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Where do you get plantain chips from?
just whole foods or sometimes i’ll buy them online
What were the suggestions for buying jeans? I can never find any to fit my CrossFit thighs!
no clue. i’ll let you know when i find out. looks like nordstrom may be the best place
Definitely Nordstrom. Stop by their TBD department. And btw, as a Cuban, this caught my attention. This would be SOOOO good with mojo on the side. Homemade of course. Look it up, you may be interested. Keep the Cuban love coming. I love it. Dale <— Yeah, no. I was just kidding.
Nia :]
JAG jeans from Nordstroms work great for my big thighs and tiny waist that always gapes in other jeans!
I have a pair of sevens that are a trouser fit – I’ve seen lots of other crossfit girls wearing them, too. They’re spendy, I found them online at Nordstrom, and I really, really, really love them. If I had more money I’d buy more than 1 pairs. Also, citizens are really soft & stretchy, thus fitting in the waist & thighs. 🙂
Old Navy jeans! Only 15$, and fit awesome. I have the same issue from Crossfit where your thigh and hip size don’t match your waist size – their jeans work wonders for me. Good luck!!
Seven For All Mankind Kimmi Curvy Fit! Best thing EVER!
Thanks to my brother I have been called thunder thighs for the better part of my life, so when I find a pair of jeans that fit, I buy quite a few pairs of them. As of right now my favorite pair are from the Limited, they are dark wash and stretchy, so you can’t really go wrong with that combo! Good Luck!
Where do you typically shop for jeans/shorts? Since I started Crossfitting a year ago, I literally only have one pair of jeans that fit me. They are from American Eagle and they are stretchy. Stretchy is good in my book. I have no shorts. And I live in Arizona. This is a problem. Not only am I a sweaty mess most days but my poor husband is subjected to seeing me in workout clothes 24/7. That is also a problem. Poor guy.
How can I buy your cookbook?
Ah! Found it! In case anyone else was wondering: http://www.amazon.com/OMG-Thats-Paleo-Juli-Bauer/dp/0985956240/ref=lh_ni_t?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER 🙂
This looks so damn good, I can’t even imagine. MUST TRY.
Gap Curvy Jeans – trust me
If it makes you feel any better, Levis run SUPER SMALL. I remember trying some on in high school and they didnt even fit me then. I just bought some shorts from TJMaxx and the brand was Almost Famous– My thighs and butt actually had a little breathing room. That never happens. Good Luck!
Looks really good!
I’m short and curvy. Translation: I have hips, an ass and thighs. I crossfit. Best jeans – Abercrombie and Gap curvy as someone else mentioned in this thread. I bought the Abercrombie boot cut and wear them literally every chance I get bc I ALWAYS get compliments. Anytime someone asks, “Did you lose weight?” or says “Those jeans look great”, pretty much guarantees that I will wear them until they fall apart. At this point, my jeans could go to the bar, order a drink and have a complete night without me even in them. Sign up for alerts on their website bc every now and again they have a huge denim sale where all their jeans are $39 and $49. Score! Now go and buy them. You’ll thank me later. =)
The last time I went to Target to buy jeans, i cried in the dressing room. But this recipe makes me smile, can’t wait to try it!