Tantilizing Tuesday...

Ok.. so it wasn't really a particularly tantilizing day,  but the word worked with Tuesday :) Today, I was thinking about the format of my blog and how I tend to talk about what I do and eat during the day. I wonder if this is boring to you all? I tend to be nosey, and I personally enjoy knowing what people are up to during their day. On one particular blog that I love, "The Fitnessista", the author(Gina) tends to go through some of her daily activities and I really enjoy getting a glimpse into her life (I'm not a creep, I swear!). With all that said, because I'm nosey and like to learn about other people, I'll continue to let you nose in on my day-to-day activities! :)

Last night, I made a great dinner that I adapted from "Oh she Glows" (another one of my fave blogs!). I had stopped at the farmers market after work, and I wanted to use all my fab produce in my dinner. This was such a filling, fresh, and satisfying dinner! The true test is PJ's approval, and I got a gold star!

Mine. I went meatless. As I've stated before, I am happily carnivorous but do enjoy the occasional veggie entrée!

Clearly, PJ did not go meatless. I would highly recommend this recipe (I'm going to post below)! The original recipe does not call for meat, but the dish is delish with some sliced chicken as well!

Back On Track Wheat Berry and Bean Salad

http://ohsheglows.com/2010/12/28/back-on-track-wheat-berry-and-bean-salad/ Adapted from Alive Magazine. Yield: 7.5-8 cupsSalad Ingredients:

• 1 cup dry wheat berries, cooked and drained


• 2 cups/500 ml cooked navy beans (I was out so I used chickpeas!)


• 1 English cucumber, diced


• 1 red pepper, diced


• 1 large tomato, diced


• 2 large garlic cloves, minced


• 1 cup fresh parsley, diced with large stems removed


• 4 green onions, diced


• Kosher salt + pepper, to taste

Dressing Ingredients:

• 2-4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, to taste (I used 2 tbsp)


• 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar


• 1 tsp hot mustard (I used regular)


• 1 tbsp Tamari


• 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice

Directions: In a medium bowl, soak the wheat berries overnight in cold water. The next day, drain the wheat berries and place in a medium-sized pot, covered in 3 inches of water. Bring to a boil and then reduce heat to medium and simmer for 1 hour. Drain and cool. In a large bowl, mix together the diced vegetables (cucumber, red pepper, tomato, minced garlic, parsley, green onions). Add in cooked and drained navy beans (or other bean of choice) and stir. In a small bowl whisk together the dressing ingredients (olive oil, balsamic vinegar, mustard, Tamari, fresh lemon juice). Set aside. When the wheat berries are ready, drain and rinse and then stir into the salad. Add the dressing just before serving and stir well. Now season with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Garnish with additional parsley if desired. Yield: 7.5-8 cups.   **Note** I did not use wheat berries as I couldn't find them! I used quinoa in my dish, and barley in PJ's (he does not like quinoa and is convinced I find a way to hide it in every dish!). I also added fresh jersey corn from the farmer's market!

Finger lickin' good! (I don't know this baby, but he sure is cute..)

Today after work, I went spinning as my fave teacher was SUPPOSED to be teaching. Substitute, again. I was actually pleasantly surprised with this substitute; she kept the energy high and the music was decent. Like I said in previous posts, my spinning experience has been tarnished after taking Soul Cycle classes. Nothing compares.

I did make an observation in today's class that I found funny and annoying at the same time. There were at least four people today checking their cell phones in the middle of the class!!!

If you can't detach yourself from your cell phone or can even THINK about checking your cell phone during a spin class  then you are A) not working hard enough or B) you should check yourself in to the cell phone addicts anonymous program (I don't know if they have one of these, but they should!). I mean, come on people, give yourself an hour to work your body and disconnect from technology! Amen.

Alright, I'm off to watch Olympic gymnastics (AMAZING!) and go to bed. I'm hoping to read a few pages of "Gone Girl". It's  totally addicting!

See ya tomorrow!

xo

Sarah