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Make Like an Egg… February 16, 2011

Posted by cirellih in Breakfast, Food, Weight Watchers.
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… and make a scramble!

I’ve been trying to use up the rest of my baby spinach before it goes bad and before I leave for DC on Friday. One tiny handful is all that is left, so I decided to use it in an egg scramble.

Being in a brunchy mood helped this morning. I used up part of an Italian sausage, one egg, a bit of cheese, and that last handful of spinach. Definitely some morning goodness!

 

This was made all the better since it was only 6 points!

Happy Belated Valentine’s Day! February 16, 2011

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Last night, the hubby and I made a reservation at the Taj Restaurant for Valentine’s Day.

It. Was. Perfect.

The staff are all incredibly nice. We were greeted enthusiastically upon  arrival. Had the choice of several tables that were reserved… I chose one in a corner surrounded by plants and a beautiful screen. The waitress was sweet and attentive, but was not popping up at the table all the time.

As soon as we sat down, an appetizer was brought to our table. Four delicious sauces to compliment spicy poppadoms.

The selection of foods was expansive, but not overwhelming. A buffet that looked comprehensive was offered, but Chris and I both decided to order off the menu. Chris chose a Chicken Curry, and I had Vegetable Korma.

Carrots, broccoli, cauliflower, mushrooms and peas, oh my goodness.  Just to add to the wonderful meal, we also had naan and basmati rice that were both to die for.

It might not seem like everyone’s go to romantic meal, but it made for a classy and delightful evening for us!

Also, just a bit of career advice for those of you who might be thinking about working with kiddos… definitely go do it! I’m not a Valentine’s Day hater by any means, but I cannot explain how loved I felt yesterday when several of my third graders came up and gave me valentines. They were so excited to bring something to me, and even if only one out of the 15 spelled my name right (I got lots of hether, and one hedder) it just made my day… probably my month. So, if you need a job that uplifts you almost every day, go work with elementary school children. Tons of fun and lots of hugs!

Fungi Fun February 16, 2011

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I love me a good mushroom. In particular… portobello.

So chewy, so beefy, so ready to be turned into a juicy sandwich.

As I’ve said, my sandwich press and I are good lunchtime friends. She can whip a sandwich into shape in one fell swoop. Turning it from blasé to beautiful.

In the Mix:

  • One portobello mushroom sautéed with garlic and olive oil
  • Focaccia bread
  • Baby spinach
  • provolone Cheese

Oooooh boy, melty cheese, juicy ‘shroom, crunchy bread. I can’t tell you how delicious this sammie was.

GO MAKE ONE NOW!!!

Blackberries…Not the Phone February 16, 2011

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It’s Tuesday morning. You realize that your diet has not been so great over the weekend. Rather than fretting over the fact that Saturday is looking bleak you decide to:

Make oatmeal!

Not just any oatmeal, but sweet delicious maple brown sugar oatmeal with blackberries.

It fills you up and makes you feel like you started your day right. Not too bad in my book!