these are the things i can do (or am doing now) instead of what i’m supposed to be doing:
write a blog post about procrastination
transfer music from one computer to another
organize photos
water the plants
text friends
hang out
pretend to be thinking about what I’m supposed to be working on
pet max
talk to mom
clean dishwasher
duh. everyone stumbles on to things at their own speed, right? well, it has taken me a while to get to this point.
ROF and i are going to a nutritionist for a little over 2 months and have really been watching what we eat. no, i don’t mean that we’re just looking at what we’re eating – we’re making better choices. it’s odd because i’ve actually been cooking more.
my latest favorite is ellie krieger. honestly, i wasn’t a big fan of her food network show and for no good reason – actually really like them now – but probably because i’ve been overly obsessed with ina garten for way too long.
i bought her cookbook and have made a 1/2 dozen recipes and they are over-the-top delicious!
from her website:
A registered dietitian, Ellie has a master’s degree in nutrition from Teacher’s College, Columbia University and completed her undergraduate degree at Cornell University. Ellie was an adjunct professor at New York University in the Department of Nutrition, Food Studies, and Public Health. In her years in private practice, she counseled a variety of clients, from homemakers and CEOs to notable celebrities.
Getting married later in life and not having any kids, it is so cool when i actually cook something that ROF raves about and i cook one of her dishes that he REQUESTS (!) on a regular basis. the baked shrimp with tomatoes & feta.
it only has 293 calories for a cup and 1/2 serving. it is so flavorful and delicious. get the recipe here. i’ve also made… 
this is so so good. one weekend i made it twice in a row. get that recipe here.
well, i’m off to the “accessible luxury” event for texas scottish rite hospital for children. am looking forward to it!
happy saturday!
yesterday we rolled into santa fe, new mexico. ROF had been here several times (like 8) but it was my first time. he kept saying how much he knew i’d like this place and he was right. he gave me a driving tour of the downtown area and then we stopped at a wonderful restaurant called:
there were many of reasons to love this upscale eatery: the white walls and small rooms, the awesome bar and the great service. but i loved the two ladies sitting next to us who were in their 80’s dishing up the local gossip. they cracked us up.
we had asparagus soup, chicken salad and tiger prawns. great way to start our trip.
we then headed over to the famed canyon road – a couple of miles of of art galleries. #2 in art sales behind new york. these places were fabulous and we spent the afternoon checking out the art. not only was the art work great, but the old houses that the galleries were in were unbelievable.
i really liked a piece by billy schenck. an american painter who incorporates techniques from photo-realism with a pop art sensibility that both exalts and pokes fun at images of the west. he was andy warhol’s assistant. this is the piece on display that i could see hanging in my home office.
we walked around the plaza and window-shopped. it was freaking freezing out! we went to the coyote cantina and sat outside and it started to hail, i kid you not.
dinner that night was absolutely outstanding. ROF and i have been making superior healthy food choices as of the last month and a half. tonight we slightly splurged but not really as we shared. honestly, one of the best dinners we’ve ever had:
walking home to our hotel, the sky was an azure color and so beautiful.
speaking of our hotel – since we stayed only one night, we mailed it in and stayed at the hilton on the square. but as it turns out, we did not mail it in – it was….SWEET! 400 years old and rooms completely modernized with fresh art – it was a perfect choice!
this morning found us at pasquel’s at 8am opening time for an award winning breakfast and coffee.
now we are back on the road headed to big d. only an 10 hour drive.
luckily, ROF and i love to drive together so i’m looking forward to the day.
Ne’er had I found on earth a spot that had such power to please,
was in cleveland, ohio yesterday, denver the day before and today finds me in between albuquerque and santa fe, new mexico. ROF picked me up at the airport at 8pm and we drove west to amarillo and arrived at 2am.
the next day, we went to a really cool art display of caddies driven into the ground called ‘cadillac ranch’. but my favorite part was taking old route 66 and seeing the unbelievable deserted hotels. it was all i could do not to tear down one of these motel signs. as you can see i had fun putting these together in my photo apps. ROF’s favorite part was the transition of scenery from west texas into mountainous new mexico
ok, so i know i’m keeping you hanging on about where am i now? it’s been all the rage… “where’s the appreciator??” not. anyway…go through these pics slowly and try and guess where i am now. yesterday, i was in denver and today i am….
i love the pageantry – the cracking of eggs, waft of bacon, the coffee brewing. the smells and sounds that get sleepyheads all over the house stirring. i love morning music (listening to it now, which would be my “downright good music” playlist on spotify.)
i thought i’d curate some different breakfasts for you. all links are below on on my board here on pinterest.
amaretto french toast bites with pecans.
french toast kebabs
overnight oats – 2 ways
NOLA shrimp & gritsalthough i’m a firm believer in breakfast food for breakfast – this cheddary mix looks so good to me. prolly cuz i’ve been eating so well and couldn’t ever eat this right now. but if you can, get the recipe here.
like i could eat this either. WHAT AM I DOING TORTURING MYSELF! (calm down)
that she attended a wedding in DC that had a fantastic brunch and they served mini pancakes on a toothpick – i’ve loved that idea! how cute are these little buggers?
coffee with nametag sleeves and a donut hole stirrer. some people are just TOO clever (such a thing? not)
1. katherine glass’ post on breakfast for dinner was yummy beyond belief.
2. sarah voet’s post on healthy, healthy waffles has been requested several times!
3. and yours truly posted on some eggs in a basket i made off a pinterest pin that turned out awesome.
now, go eat some breakfast!
