Assembling
Hi Kids.
I just got back from grocery shopping and my wallet is a peep too lite for my liking. A few too many impulse purchases in the healthy/organic section. I mean, what sane person can pass up maple covered pecans? Honestly.
Ahem…
Lunch today was had at a local street fair. It was great. There was a food vendor selling all local meats/breads, etc. And look at this beast I got!
Spicy kielbasa with kraut and spicy mustard. The bread it was on was divine and the entire sandwich was outstanding. It kicked all the other Fair Foods’ asses.
Hillary might or might not have had a taste.
Hubz had a post-breks snack full of dairy, protein, and, um, cappacino chip beautifulness…
Breks was a bowl of grains and was loverly.
In the blue bowl…
- Treehugger Crunch + Cinnamon puffins + coconut + apricot + a few choco chips + skim milk
- COFFEE
This morning I sipped mugs of coffee whilst blogging and doing other random bits. My friend Kate is coming up for a sleepover tonight (!) so I gotta run some errands and do house prep before she arrives.
Last night Hubz and I spent A Lot of time rearranging the guest bedroom, which is now very much to my liking. Before it felt hurridly designed and now it feels proper.
And here’s one of Hubz’ fav pieces of “art” for my Aussie blog friend Ashley’s enjoyment!
We also spent A Lot of time assembling our new nightstands, which I love. Well. I like them. It’s hard to Love wood composite + nails + wood stain. But they are nice and make our bedroom feel more Grown Up.
It’s hard to imagine just a few hours this was nothing more than parts. We are Handy.
I also got in 35 mins gym time, which was nice. 20mins on the elliptical + ab work and arm/dumbell stuff.
Din was my usual Friday night “healthy” pizza. I deign it healthy because of the following:
- whole wheat crust
- the right amount of sauce
- less cheese than a pizza shop uses
- topped off with heaps of veggies
- served with salad
Oh, let’s talk salad. This one was awesome!
- chopped spinach
- cukes
- cherry tomaters
- dried orange cranberries
- crumbled Cherry Semolina Dr. Krackers
- blob of outstanding goat cheese
- fresh red raspberries
- lf rasp/walnut dressing
If salad were to be loved, this mix tops the meter. Even Hubz commented on its loverliness.
The not healthy part comes from the Beer I Must have with my pizza. It almost seems criminal not to. Last night’s choice was Boston’s own Harpoon Brewery India Pale Ale (a goody).
Don’t be fooled by those 2 dainty slices of pizzaria. I had 2 more (maybe 3) that same size, after finishing my salad.
<—-has pizza portion issues
Ok kids. Have great Saturdays. I may or may not be back later with the rest of today’s pics.
© 2009, Erin. All rights reserved.
Tags: IPA, local farm, weekend
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May 16th, 2009 at 5:46 PM
Jessica says:Spicy, spicy, spicy!!! That sounds delish (if I ate meat..haha).
That orange and pink bedspread is veryyy pretty, I like!
And I’m loving the healthified friday night pizza, I just had my own easy version of a pizza on an english muffin and wish I could just eat that sauce straight up!! Do you love pizza/pasta sauce as much as I do? Especially when it’s spicy….mmmm
Have fun tonight! Sleep-overs are always cute, there better be some ice cream or popcorn consumed.
May 16th, 2009 at 5:47 PM
K says:That darn healthy/organic section needs to have rails on their shelves because things just fall in my cart when I’m there! Love the ensalada! Have fun with your friend
May 16th, 2009 at 6:08 PM
~Designer Gal~ says:The rooms look SUPER FAB!!!
May 16th, 2009 at 6:10 PM
~Designer Gal~ says:Ps… My pizza last night looked EXACTLY like the one in your pics! hahaha~ Hmmm… wonder why!!?!?
May 16th, 2009 at 6:12 PM
Run Sarah says:Love that photo of your hubby! Your guest room looks so nice and welcoming, I love it.
May 16th, 2009 at 6:46 PM
Kristan @ The Stepford Wife says:Dude, I seriously dislike assembling furniture. Your rooms look great though!
Your salad looks delish. I just tried strawberries in my salad the other day and I’m in love. Raspberries will be next when they go on sale! I like to splurge on cheese instead. LOL
May 16th, 2009 at 7:11 PM
elise says:that section of the grocery store is where all my paychecks go!!!! darn bins! i have no control either, so i scoop about 4 pounds of carob covered raisins and think it’s only 1/2 pound…ignorance is bliss.
oh, and i love the grown up look to the room
May 16th, 2009 at 7:16 PM
janetha says:yum i love IPAs!
May 16th, 2009 at 7:42 PM
Heather says:I have to agree… it is truly impossible to leave the organic/natural section empty handed. It does horrors to the wallet, but boy is it worth it!
VERY pretty room. I can tell you put a lot of effort into that one!
Love the salad mixture! Raspberries definitely add a little something to the greens!
May 16th, 2009 at 9:14 PM
Katrina (gluten free gidget) says:I always have to have ice cream after pizza! It just compliments it so well.
May 16th, 2009 at 9:28 PM
Mariposa says:love the nightstand! its perfect with your room- and I love the bed spread!!! its lovely
plus the art work in the GB.. sheesh Erin, can I move in??
: )
May 17th, 2009 at 6:19 AM
Lara (Thinspired) says:I have pizza portion issues, too, and we’re making homeamde pizza tonight! Yesss! Your salad looks great…I go crazy over fruit in salad.
Your guest room looks great! So polished and comfy!
May 17th, 2009 at 9:46 AM
Ashley says:Awesome lunch! Spicy kielbasa with kraut…mm… The Polish gal in me is loving it.
Your husband has excellent taste in art - what a masterpiece! I’m wondering if that made it into your new lovely guestroom? Hehe…
I must admit, I didn’t realise Australia had THAT many beers! I think I’ve only tried 1/3 of those listed… In any event - I LOVE IT!
May 18th, 2009 at 5:11 PM
Melissa (Nibbles and Wiggles) says:Your nightstands are very lovely.
I love fruit in my salads.
May 18th, 2009 at 10:04 PM
Marianne says:Mmm, upscale street meat. It’s always the fried onions that get me, especially when the damn vendors are positioned right outside the bar. Fortunately, I rarely go to the bar, so I can avoid them.