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February 3, 2011

creamy mushroom and spinach lasagna

Filed under: Comfort foods,Dinner — Tags: , , , — Kristen :) @ 4:36 pm

Hello Friends!  How is your week going so far?  I’m definitely not 100% quite yet, but boy I’m feeling better!  I actually slept through the night without waking up once and made it to spin this morning after 2.5 weeks of blah.  I kept it super moderate, and while my chest was a little tight, I felt ok.  Hallelujah!!!!

It’s casserole time!  These are great because they make a butt-load of food and are comforting, yet can also be packed with nutrition.  We aren’t having the nasty snow storms and crazy weather like the east coast is having (yikes!) but it has been actually pretty chilly here for us weather wimps out in the west! 🙂  This is perfect for the chilly weather. (more…)

January 31, 2011

on the mend + menu plan monday

Filed under: Restaurants — Tags: , , — Kristen :) @ 12:11 pm

Hey all!  Boy it seems like I’ve been feeling crummy for way too long and it has been so uncharacteristic of me.  Usually I’m over colds fairly quick and somewhat back to normal, but this bronchitis really threw me under the bus and then ran me over a few more times for good measure.  I was over the actual infection for awhile, but learned my immune system was going into over drive and not letting me stop coughing or breath for that matter.  I have never had asthma my whole life, but find myself wheezing with a tight chest, which causes me to cough.  I can’t tell you the sheer joy I felt yesterday morning when, after 12 days, I had only woken up once during the night to cough and without help from codeine!  Never underestimate being able to take a deep breath of fresh air.  I’m still having a difficult time breathing easy, but hopefully it is on the mend.

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January 24, 2011

Happy Pho makes my tummy happy

Filed under: Comfort foods,Reviews — Tags: , , , — Kristen :) @ 8:51 pm

Since being sick my appetite has been waaaay off, and I know when I’m not interested in eating there is something way wrong!  I always seem to be interested in food!  Hence the name, right?  Hopefully this virus that has taken over my body will part ways soon and I can get my normal energy back.  In the mean time, I’ve been trying to find food that sounds appetizing and I haven’t had much luck.  I stand in front of the fridge pondering and waiting, just waiting to see if a good craving will pop up.  Nothing but a small, ‘meh’ emerges, along with a painful cough.  I just eat because I know that’s what I should do.  But, alas!  I actually found a great product that soothed my sore throat and chest and was pretty much the only thing that has made my tummy happy.   (more…)

introducing menu plan monday

Filed under: Dinner — Tags: — Kristen :) @ 10:34 am

When I first heard, I mean saw, this idea from Ann over at Dunaway Dietetics and Organizing Junkie, I thought it was such a good idea to showcase meal plans for the week!  I’m already a meal planning fool, so I might as well share, right?  Menu planning can be such a pain, but with a little bit of extra dedicated time to sit down analyze what’s left in the pantry, what your family is craving, and your schedule allowance for the week, it can be a snap!   (more…)

January 21, 2011

ras el hanout: a new spice mix + a winner!

Filed under: Dinner — Tags: , , — Kristen :) @ 9:36 am

I adore spices!  Not only do they spice up your health, but they impart such a wonderful, dynamic depth of flavor to any dish.  This flavor leaves less room for needed fat or salt.  Bonus!  When I saw that Williams Sonoma had a new spice line out, there were a few that I wanted to try, one which included ras el hanout.  The moment I popped open the jar, the intense aromas of the spice mix quickly filled the air and greeted my nose with much delight.   (more…)

January 14, 2011

frugal eats + a confession

Filed under: Dinner,Fitness/Health,Reviews — Tags: , , , , — Kristen :) @ 8:55 pm

Alright, alright, I confess!  So I had a slip-up with the Eat In Month Challenge last weekend and it wasn’t a mistake 😉  With Chris being away for work, I needed some socializing and I couldn’t help NOT going out with girlfriends!!  I hadn’t hung out like that in awhile and it was fun!  A nice dinner and then a round of cosmic bowling left us so tired there was no room left for dancing, just yawning.  I think I’m getting old when 9:30 rolls around and I’m pooped!  But I do sport those bowling shoes well . . . hehe   (more…)

January 7, 2011

Beef Stew + wedding news!

Filed under: Comfort foods,Party — Tags: , , — Kristen :) @ 3:29 pm

Hey there eat in month-ers!  How has the challenge been going?  And if you’re not participating in the challenge this year, how are your goals and planning for the new year coming along?

I truly believe that large goals may seem unattainable at first, but with small, measurable, and realistic steps, it can be done!  Dream big, but start small.  In other news and dreaming big . . . I actually reserved our wedding spot!!! eeeek!  I can’t believe after 4.5 years, it’s actually for real now.  Talk about planning, but I love to plan!   (more…)

January 2, 2011

looking ahead in 2011 + a challenge

Filed under: Fitness/Health,Holidays — Tags: , , — Kristen :) @ 10:32 pm

Hey all! Hope you had a fun and safe New Year’s!!! 2011. Wow. What were you up to this new year’s? Parties? Quiet night at home watching the ball drop? . . . Me? well, we pretty much sat on our butts, watched ’24’ on Netflix, and then fell asleep around 11pm with the faint boom of fireworks in the distance. Boy, we are sure party animals, eh?   (more…)

December 28, 2010

wine tasting at milo’s + christmas celebrations

Filed under: Holidays — Tags: , , , — Kristen :) @ 8:36 am

Just as fast as the holidays snuck up on me, they vanished without a trace until next year when I hope to be a little more prepared! A little time off always goes by way to fast though, doesn’t it?  While I wasn’t in the normal holiday spirit, certainly the best part about this time of year is getting together with family and friends that we haven’t seen in awhile.  That’s really what it’s all about.  Yea, we didn’t have too many decorations, or a lavish meal, but we did get to spend time together and that’s what counts.  I even got some wine tasting in.  wooo!   (more…)

December 22, 2010

Lupo Restaurant

Filed under: Restaurants,Reviews — Tags: — Kristen :) @ 5:33 pm

It is definitely the holiday season, and while I’m not too entirely prepared, Chris and I did finally get some Christmas decorations up the other night.  Better late than never I guess, right?  And what ever made me think that I would have some substantial time to work on my thesis over the holidays, I was sorely mistaken!  There’s lots of shopping, prepping, and setting up get-togethers with good friends and family in town.  I certainly can’t turn down a great meal with family!  Last night we had dinner at a restaurant called Lupo in the Mandalay Bay.  It was delicious and one of those nicer meals that make you smile.   (more…)

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