For you exercisees, here's my schedule for February:
How was January for you guys? I'm feeling pretty good, my knee pain has been pretty manageable. The spinning has helped strengthen it a lot.
What exercises are you doing to stay healthy?
4 Weeks Old!
Guess who's 4 weeks old today!
Our little pup! We already have a name picked out for the little guy, but we'll wait until we meet him in March to officially introduce him to you! We are so pumped. I've been reading this every night before bed:
If you're getting a puppy, I highly recommend this book. The Monks at New Skete raise German Shepherds, but the techniques and advice given in this book can apply to all breeds. It's a great read.
Are there any books you would recommend for us? We've been watching The Dog Whisperer, too!
What's For Dinner?
(Image from Cooking Light)
Speaking of dinner though, a quick observation for those watching their diet: the last few nights I have noticed that when I grab for something filling first, I'm less likely to take a detour and eat more than I should. Case in point, last week I ate eggs and toast for dinner one night and was starving about an hour later. Keep in mind, I had gone spinning that evening, so maybe for someone who doesn't hit the gym this is enough. The next day, fearing that I would be hungry again, I made the sweet potato hash. It was like night & day. I was satisfied and had zero cravings for sweet stuff.
Last night was the same deal. I ate lentils, great northern beans and peas. The bean/pea mixture works! I wasn't hungry, it was a miracle! Granted I had some carrot cake at work for someone's birthday, but let's be real. In no world will I ever pass up carrot cake. Ain't gonna happen.
For those keeping track: beans and sweet potatoes are super filling. Eat them. Don't pass up carrot cake. Ever.
Piece Of Cake
Our friend Matthew has been spoiling us for about a year now with his delicious desserts. Birthdays, weddings, showers, dinner parties, etc. You name it, he'll supply it. My favorite is his carrot cake. He made it for my sister's bridal shower and it was devoured by the end of the celebration. Here's one of his most recent creations:
After years of convincing, Matthew has finally given in and started a business with his good friend, Julia. Piece of Cake is a new business providing savory and sweet creations in the Tallahassee, Florida area. Check it out and get in line. I know Matthew and Julia will start to get busy very soon!
That's a four layer chocolate cake he made during Christmas this year. It's okay, go ahead and drool :)
Wedding Inspiration for the Smellies
My friends, the Smellies*, are getting married in the fall. The bride's signature color is yellow, and the groom's signature color is orange. Here are some inspiration boards from Snippet & Ink for the lovely couple:
*I want to stress that the Smellies are not really "smelly." It's just a nickname. Actually, they are quite cute:
The husband and I have the honor of being in their bridal party, so be prepared to hear about their wedding plans!
Better Homes and Gardens WEDDINGS!
I love me some BHG. I read it over lunch and drool over the wonderful images of neatly organized homes and yummy recipes. It's a great blend of everything I like.
Check it out:
- All about wedding flowers, including bridal bouquets, corsages and centerpieces.
- All about wedding colors, with lists of colors and tons of photos for inspiration.
- All about wedding cakes, with tips on working with a baker and even making your own wedding cake!
Sweet Potato Hash
I wanted pizza tonight. I made breakfast instead.
I had some Apple-Sage vegan sausages in my fridge waiting to be eaten.
I chopped up a sweet potato and yellow onion.
I started making a hash.
It was yummy.
Then I put an egg on it. The dinner was so filling and apart from the cholesterol in the egg, pretty darn healthy! The husband asked me where I got the recipe. No recipe, my own creation! Yippy!
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