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Zabaglione with Zucchini and Zest, Anyone?

Well, here we are. Take a breath. We've successfully made it to the last day of the Blogging from A to Z Challenge. It's day "Z"!
Zabaglione is best with fruit, not zucchini! Photo: Morguefile

I've been brainstorming ideas for this post for days. The obvious "Z" to address on a healthy foodie blog is zucchini, but I'm not a huge fan. It's an ok vegetable, but not top on my list of cravings. (Yes, I do sometimes crave vegetables. Peas, I'm thinking about you! Mmmmm....)

Then I thought of "zest", but that was my "Z" topic last year. Check out my past post, "How to Make Zest".

Then a friend suggested talking about zabaglione. Well, heck yes! Who doesn't love a riveting discussion of zabaglione! (I'll wait while you Google that one!)

So, now that you're drooling, I agree that decadent Italian custard dessert has nothing to do with whole foods. You're right. But hey, the only way you can stick to a healthy lifestyle is by rewarding yourself once in awhile. So, go ahead and order the zabaglione next time you go to an Italian bistro. After all, life's too short not to indulge on occasion!

Until Next Time,
Choose Healthy!

Angela Tague
Whole Foods Living

PS: This may be the end of the Blogging from A to Z Challenge, but Whole Foods Living is here to stay! Please stop by again, follow along with Google Friend Connect (there's a button on the left margin of this blog!) or sign up for email alerts each time I publish. I want to hear how you're staying healthy long after April ends. You can also find me on Twitter, Facebook and Pinterest. Be well!


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30 comments:

  1. MarcyApril 30, 2013 at 1:11 AM

    Zabaglione sounds fabulous. I don't ever remember trying it before, so I'll have to try it next time I get the chance.

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    1. Whole Foods LivingApril 30, 2013 at 12:03 PM

      I know, right?! It reminds me of tapioca or pudding, both of which I really love! ~Angela

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  2. Francene StanleyApril 30, 2013 at 5:04 AM

    Zuccini, otherwise known as courgette, can be quite delicious served a different way. My husband crumbs it and fries in olive oil so it has a nice crust. Another way is to slice it full length with a potato peeler. The paper-thin texture gives a nice crunch and looks wonderful as a garnish.
    A - Z Challenge
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    1. Whole Foods LivingApril 30, 2013 at 12:03 PM

      Thanks for the great cooking ideas, Francene! ~Angela

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  3. JoyApril 30, 2013 at 10:23 AM

    Oh that dessert sounds wonderful. Not the peas though, sorry I'm not a big fan...unless I'm out in the garden eating them fresh out of the pod. : )

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    1. Whole Foods LivingApril 30, 2013 at 12:04 PM

      I haven't done that in so long! Maybe I will need to plant some peas this year. Thanks for the idea!! ~Angela

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  4. LaeliApril 30, 2013 at 10:42 AM

    I think it can be counted a s whole food, if you use quality ingredients right? And what a great vehicle for fruit!

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  5. LA NickersApril 30, 2013 at 10:58 AM

    Scrumptious Z-Day post.
    Congratulations on finishing the A-Z!

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    1. Whole Foods LivingApril 30, 2013 at 12:05 PM

      Thanks! Can you believe we made it! Woo Hoo! ~Angela

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  6. Ann HindsApril 30, 2013 at 11:12 AM

    I guess you are not fond of friends who drop by with tons of zucchini's from their over-producing plants. You can send them my way. And yes, I had to Google Zabaglione. I have never heard of it so if I get a chance I will try it. I found your blog late on the A to Z but am following it as we are trying to do a better job of eating healthier foods.

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    1. Whole Foods LivingApril 30, 2013 at 12:10 PM

      I do like garden extras, just not a dozen of them! I can only eat so much. :) ~Angela

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  7. SpanjApril 30, 2013 at 11:43 AM

    Mmmm, looks good, and I'm all up for treating yourself!
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    1. Whole Foods LivingApril 30, 2013 at 12:11 PM

      Heck, yes! In moderation, sweets are good for your happiness (not the waistline!) LOL! ~Angela

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  8. Barbara White DailleApril 30, 2013 at 12:33 PM

    I think it's great that you chose an indulgence to wrap up the A to Z.

    Congrats on finishing the challenge!

    Barbara
    Z is for Zzz-z-z... and an SOS
    The Daille-y News

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    1. Whole Foods LivingMay 2, 2013 at 11:32 AM

      Thanks! It was a fun challenge this year! ~Angela

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  9. JenApril 30, 2013 at 6:51 PM

    I made this for my Christmas girls dinner party with berries and wine and omg it was really sinfully good!

    And zucchini, there's soup, bread and fritters some of our family favorites!

    Thanks Angela your foodie knowledge and wonderful comments have been a daily brightness to my A-Z experience.

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    1. Whole Foods LivingMay 2, 2013 at 11:32 AM

      Thanks so much, Jen! We survived another year! ~Angela

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  10. JagodaApril 30, 2013 at 8:41 PM

    My husband knew what zabaglione was--he likes his desserts! I like it that you allow yourself a treat every now and then. I've enjoyed your A to Z posts and will keep reading after this. Congratulations for making it all the way through to the end of the challenge.
    Jagoda

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    1. Whole Foods LivingMay 2, 2013 at 11:33 AM

      Thanks, Jagoda! I'm glad you found my little corner of the web! ~Angela

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  11. UnknownApril 30, 2013 at 11:47 PM

    Nothing like a decadent dessert, yummy:), then you have zucchini, most certainly not yummy.
    #atozchallenge
    maggie at expat brazil

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    1. Whole Foods LivingMay 2, 2013 at 11:34 AM

      LOL! Well,I had to at least name something healthy. HAHA! ~Angela

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  12. J Lenni DornerMay 1, 2013 at 5:03 AM

    Stopping by from your comment on the Blogging from A to Z April Challenge Z post on Facebook!
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    That looks tasty! I will have to try some.

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  13. Tracy MooreMay 1, 2013 at 7:59 AM

    A Day late here Angela...sorry! Congratulations on finishing another A to Z Challenge. Once again this year, I really enjoyed coming here to see your delicious and healthy posts. :)

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  14. Whole Foods LivingMay 2, 2013 at 11:35 AM

    No problem! Thanks for stopping by! I've also enjoyed your creative writing and insightful posts during this A to Z! ~Angela

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  15. orneryswifeMay 2, 2013 at 8:53 PM

    I could eat zucchini several times a week. Yum! Sorry you don't like it!

    Congrats on finishing the challenge!
    tm

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    1. Whole Foods LivingMay 3, 2013 at 8:02 AM

      Thanks for visiting! We finally made it! Woo hoo! ~Angela

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  16. sherileeMay 4, 2013 at 2:32 PM

    I did zest for my Z challenge as well--zest for life, as well as the actual zest as an ingredient. I like both!

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  17. TrishaMay 13, 2013 at 12:04 AM

    That picture looks soooooooooooo good. Yum.

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