(Just to clarify, that was a joke. We just ate turkey and potatoes and stuffing, like normal people.)
Now I'm off to yoga to sweat out the turkey and gravy. I bet you the hot room will smell like Thanksgiving all over again!
Friday, November 25, 2011
Turkey coma
Thanksgiving dinner yesterday was pretty darn good. Our favorite part of the meal was Bob.
We bought him at Whole Foods!
(Just to clarify, that was a joke. We just ate turkey and potatoes and stuffing, like normal people.)
Now I'm off to yoga to sweat out the turkey and gravy. I bet you the hot room will smell like Thanksgiving all over again!
(Just to clarify, that was a joke. We just ate turkey and potatoes and stuffing, like normal people.)
Now I'm off to yoga to sweat out the turkey and gravy. I bet you the hot room will smell like Thanksgiving all over again!
Tuesday, November 22, 2011
Tuesday, November 15, 2011
A Blonde Moment
Last night, I had a total blonde moment. I attempted to steam some vegetables, which I've done about a million times before, but this time the vegetables just weren't cooking. The stove was on. It was hot. Things were steaming. But the vegetables weren't cooking. Then it started smoking and I realized, I forgot to add water. That's like the number one (and only) component to steaming vegetables. I did this to my pot.
I must say that's an epic fail.
I must say that's an epic fail.
Monday, November 14, 2011
I’m sorry. I’ve been a little absent. Work has been all consuming and I’ve taken on a part time at home project, which leaves me very little time for blogging. I did have enough time to host an awesome wine party. Unfortunately there are very few pictures of the spread, mostly because it was consumed rather quickly. My personal favorites were the Thyme Gougeres that I got from Bon Appetit. They were like grown up, fancy cheese balls. Again, no pictures because they went straight from the oven to people’s mouths. You can find the recipe here. The recipe called for Gruyere, but that was one expensive cheese. I used Fontina and parmesan instead and they were light, airy and delightful. I highly recommend giving these a try at your next party.
In other news, I’ve been sticking with my less meat thing and I must say I’ve been enjoying it. It’s kind of fun to find new meatless recipes. This week was really the first time I’ve had much meat. I had meat three days in a row and I do feel different. My tummy is all gurgly and heavy. I think I’m going to give the meat a break for a while…at least until Thanksgiving.
In other news, I’ve been sticking with my less meat thing and I must say I’ve been enjoying it. It’s kind of fun to find new meatless recipes. This week was really the first time I’ve had much meat. I had meat three days in a row and I do feel different. My tummy is all gurgly and heavy. I think I’m going to give the meat a break for a while…at least until Thanksgiving.
Thursday, November 10, 2011
*Swoon*
Ok. Allow me to talk about something that has nothing to do with ANYTHING for just a minute.
Yesterday, I was coming back from lunch and HE was coming out of the elevator.
Source
Unfortunately, he was wearing a shirt. At least it was a nice tight one.
The whole thing was like a movie where everything started moving in slow motion as he emerged from the elevator and walked past me. He’s GINORMOUS and it’s literally all muscle. My heart was pounding, I think I had my mouth wide open and was possibly drooling a little. He stood in the lobby to make a phone call and I think he saw me staring at him because he went to hide in the corner. I’m not one to drool over celebrities on TV, but he’s certainly impressive in person. I’ve seen and met my fair share of celebrities, but as New Yorkers, we like to pretend like we could care less. For the most part, they're just people like us. I've never had reaction like this before. Sure he's just a person, but he's a BEAUTIFUL person. If I wasn’t at work, I don’t know that I would have been able to contain myself. I'm sorry Josh, but if I ever get the chance, I WILL make out with him.
Needless to say, it made my day.
Yesterday, I was coming back from lunch and HE was coming out of the elevator.
Unfortunately, he was wearing a shirt. At least it was a nice tight one.
The whole thing was like a movie where everything started moving in slow motion as he emerged from the elevator and walked past me. He’s GINORMOUS and it’s literally all muscle. My heart was pounding, I think I had my mouth wide open and was possibly drooling a little. He stood in the lobby to make a phone call and I think he saw me staring at him because he went to hide in the corner. I’m not one to drool over celebrities on TV, but he’s certainly impressive in person. I’ve seen and met my fair share of celebrities, but as New Yorkers, we like to pretend like we could care less. For the most part, they're just people like us. I've never had reaction like this before. Sure he's just a person, but he's a BEAUTIFUL person. If I wasn’t at work, I don’t know that I would have been able to contain myself. I'm sorry Josh, but if I ever get the chance, I WILL make out with him.
Needless to say, it made my day.
Monday, November 7, 2011
Marathon Weekend!
What a busy marathon weekend. I’m exhausted, and I didn’t even run! It started off Friday night with the DetermiNation Pasta Party. This is the chance to congratulate the athletes, listen to some amazing and inspirational stories, and carbo load! These events always remind why I’m so thankful to be involved in such a great organization. There are so many amazing and inspiring people out there.
Saturday was a quick run in Central Park. I’ve been looking forward to this all week. Not only was it the first time I’ve run in…a long time…but the energy in Central Park the day before the marathon is ELECTRIC. All the out of town runners are out there running in the park, taking pictures of the finish line, chatting excitedly. Everyone had to touch the Fred Lebow statue for good luck. I still can’t believe that it was just a year ago that I was one of them, so excited and nervous. I kept getting choked up just being there. I ran with the team and talked to several of the runners about the marathon. For many of them it was their first ever marathon. I think the NYC marathon is a great first ever marathon because the support is AMAZING. I told them about my experience and tried to allay some of their nerves.
Then, marathon Sunday. I must admit I was thankful that I didn’t have to get up at 4am, but when I watched the coverage on TV, I really wanted to be sitting in Staten Island with everyone, chatting nervously, huddling together to stay warm, listening to iPods to get pumped up. I remember almost every minute of the wait. It felt like it lasted forever.
I, of course, volunteered to get out there and cheer. I chose one of the most difficult parts of the race for me- the Bronx. The runners get to the Bronx at mile 20. This is about the time that you hit “the Wall.” Your body can typically store enough energy to carry you the first 20 miles. For those that started too fast, didn’t hydrate well, didn’t refuel with GUs, this is the time they feel it. I wanted to be there to get them through it. And I honestly must have been one of those people because nothing looked familiar to me at all. They were all sorts of turns in the course that I don’t remember.
Cheering was amazing. Mile 20 is an incredible place to be. There were people that literally fell down, were limping, or were cramping so much they had to sit. But they pulled themselves together and kept going. That’s what the marathon is about. I stayed out there all day. They were tearing down the barricades and the aid stations, but we were still there. It was these people at the end that were the most appreciative. When everyone else had left, we were there to cheer them on like the rockstars they are. It felt really good to help push them on. Some of the people that had been walking started to jog again with our encouragement.
I have to thank my awesome (and LOUD) friends for coming out there with me and staying. You really helped make this an awesome experience for so many runners. I think our signs helped too. They got quite a few chuckles. It’s not easy to make someone laugh after running 20 miles.
These are the highlights:
He Man anyone?
Even though I really wanted to be out there with the runners, I’m glad I took the year off. Now, I’m totally ready to embark on this journey again. I can’t wait for Chicago 2012.
Congrats to all you NYC 2011 Marathoners out there! YOU DID IT!!!
Saturday was a quick run in Central Park. I’ve been looking forward to this all week. Not only was it the first time I’ve run in…a long time…but the energy in Central Park the day before the marathon is ELECTRIC. All the out of town runners are out there running in the park, taking pictures of the finish line, chatting excitedly. Everyone had to touch the Fred Lebow statue for good luck. I still can’t believe that it was just a year ago that I was one of them, so excited and nervous. I kept getting choked up just being there. I ran with the team and talked to several of the runners about the marathon. For many of them it was their first ever marathon. I think the NYC marathon is a great first ever marathon because the support is AMAZING. I told them about my experience and tried to allay some of their nerves.
Then, marathon Sunday. I must admit I was thankful that I didn’t have to get up at 4am, but when I watched the coverage on TV, I really wanted to be sitting in Staten Island with everyone, chatting nervously, huddling together to stay warm, listening to iPods to get pumped up. I remember almost every minute of the wait. It felt like it lasted forever.
I, of course, volunteered to get out there and cheer. I chose one of the most difficult parts of the race for me- the Bronx. The runners get to the Bronx at mile 20. This is about the time that you hit “the Wall.” Your body can typically store enough energy to carry you the first 20 miles. For those that started too fast, didn’t hydrate well, didn’t refuel with GUs, this is the time they feel it. I wanted to be there to get them through it. And I honestly must have been one of those people because nothing looked familiar to me at all. They were all sorts of turns in the course that I don’t remember.
Cheering was amazing. Mile 20 is an incredible place to be. There were people that literally fell down, were limping, or were cramping so much they had to sit. But they pulled themselves together and kept going. That’s what the marathon is about. I stayed out there all day. They were tearing down the barricades and the aid stations, but we were still there. It was these people at the end that were the most appreciative. When everyone else had left, we were there to cheer them on like the rockstars they are. It felt really good to help push them on. Some of the people that had been walking started to jog again with our encouragement.
I have to thank my awesome (and LOUD) friends for coming out there with me and staying. You really helped make this an awesome experience for so many runners. I think our signs helped too. They got quite a few chuckles. It’s not easy to make someone laugh after running 20 miles.
These are the highlights:
Even though I really wanted to be out there with the runners, I’m glad I took the year off. Now, I’m totally ready to embark on this journey again. I can’t wait for Chicago 2012.
Congrats to all you NYC 2011 Marathoners out there! YOU DID IT!!!
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