Sushi Eating Zombies & Chuck Norris

T….G…I…F!

Even though my weekend technically started yesterday, I couldn’t be more excited for today…because now YOU guys get to join me!

The night shift has been…well, the night shift. Let’s just say that as soon as I think I have the hang of the whole sleeping/awake/zombie thing, I get a friendly reminder…

And that “friendly” reminder is usually me hitting a brick wall!

To say this week has been interesting would be a bit of an understatement…

I can’t make this stuff up people! Lol!

I have to say, the cliental is a bit more entertaining after the sun goes down! 😉

Yesterday, I woke up at about 3:30pm and met up with my mom, my sister and her boyfriend to celebrate Tori’s TWENTIETH birthday…
Still not sure where all the time has gone. I swear she’ll always be the little snaggle-toothed 10 year old I left once I moved out of the house!

Ugh, now I feel old!

Anywho! We met up at Hananoki (no surprise there since we all LOVE it!) and while everyone else ordered Hibachi grill entrees, since this was technically my breakfast (remember, I JUST woke up), I kept it a bit lighter and ordered from the appetizer menu.

Pork shumai and seaweed salad!

This was my first experience with the steamed pork dumplings and I’ll definitely be getting them again! The wonton wrappers they were in were soaked wasabi and were perrrrrrrfect!

Unlike my last experience with wasabi! 😉

Tori and I also split a rainbow roll…California roll topped with sashimi!

Topped with a bit of wasabi and some ginger!

Somehow, Tori weaseled her way into getting FIVE out of the eight rolls, but I had to forgive her…

Especially after she posed for this picture like three times! Lol

Happy Birthday Tori!

Oh and it looks like TODAY is somebody’s “birthday” too…or at least it will feel like it! There was a sudden change of plans the other day so unfortunately BB won’t be able to come home for another week,

Baaaaaaa-ut he and Chuck Norris were kind enough to stop by for the announcement of the NeoCell giveaway winner!

With over 15o entries, the winner of the free tub of NeoCell Collagen Sport is…..

Mmmm, ice cream!

Congratulations Jordan! Be on the lookout for an email from me shortly! 🙂

Thank you all SO much for entering!

Any crazy stories from work/school this week?

What are your plans for the weekend?

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Peaches ‘n Cream

I could never pick just ONE
favorite when it comes to fresh summer fruit,

But I have to say peaches are pretty high up on my list!

And when combined them with a creamy mix of almond infused overnight oats, a sprinkle of cinnamon, and some candied nuts?

Well that just makes me wanna sing!

Wait a minute, they’re not talking about breakfast are they?

Well, they just don’t EVEN KNOW what they’re missing! 😉

So why don’t you get out some oats and yogurt, throw a few chia seeds around, and dance with your blender?…or you could just make this parfait….

Singing is optional, but highly recommended!

Peaches ‘n Cream Parfait

by Heather Powers

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: N/A

Ingredients (Serves 1)

  • 1/3 cup rolled oats
  • 6oz container plain Greek yogurt
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 tablespoon chia seeds
  • 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 4-5 drops liquid stevia (optional)
  • 1 large peach

Instructions

1. Combine all ingredients (except peach) in a bowl, stir together, and refrigerate overnight.
2. In the morning, remove oat mixture from refrigerator.
3. Dice peach into 1/2-1 inch pieces (reserving half for parfait), add to blender and puree until smooth.
4. In a glass, layer oat mixture, peach puree, and peaches until full.
5. Top with peaches and other desired toppings (I chose these candied peanuts still leftover from my Blend swag!)

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Now crank up that mic!

Peaches and cream 
I need it cause you know that I’m a fiend 
Gettin’ crazy in my kitchen is a scene 
It’s even better when you awake from a dream
Know what I mean, peaches and cream 

Peaches annnnnnnnd creeeee-eeeee-eammmmm!

Peach out!

*drops mic*

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So Fresh & So Clean Clean

Hey guys!

Ok, so who has that song stuck in their heads now? 😉

Well, I just thought I’d go ahead and crank up some tunes…

Because it’s time to parrrrrrrtay!

Be sure to head on over to Peas & Crayons and show our the queen of our weekly shenanigans some comment love! We love you Jenn!

This week marks the second in our “Summer Staples” theme for the month and it is definitely alive in this post. I just can’t get enough of this season’s fresh produce from my local farmer’s market!

I got this morning started off (slash ended for me since I’m now a professional zombie) right with my newest g0-to breakfast…

Laura’s 150 Cal Protein Cake!

I made mine with a combination of my favorite GNC powders and topped it a drizzle of coconut flour sauce (coconut flour thinned with water), fresh cherries, and a few coconut flakes!

Protein-packed PERFECTION!

After that, I was off to dreamland!

Once I woke up, I chugged some water and hit the gym for a quick cardio and abs workout. I prefer working out on an empty stomach, but let me tell you, the drive home felt RIDICULOUSLY long!

Fortunately, that gave me just enough time to think about what I wanted for lunch. By the time I pulled into the driveway, I knew exactly what I wanted…

RUNNY EGGS!

I call this my summer breakfast sandwich extraordinaire!

toast
cottage cheese
sun-dried tomato spread
steamed kale
perfectly fried egg with runny yolk
bell peppers
tomato slices
fresh ground black pepper 
toast 

Mmm mmm MMM!

On my way to the hospital a few hours later, I enjoyed one of my Coconut Cranberry Protein Bars with a much-appreciated although un-pictured cup of coffee! 😉

You guys SERIOUSLY have to make these annnnd…

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And as if I didn’t cram enough fresh veggies into my glorious breakfast sandwich, I made myself a mother of a salad for dinner that was nothing short of spectacular…

kale
cottage cheese
sprouts
okra
bell peppers
tomatoes
red onion
fresh ground pepper
nutritional yeast

Don’t you just wanna dive right in?

But wait, that’s not all!

What’s a ginormo salad without a bit of crunch?

I felt like I won the lottery the other day when I found one of my favorite flavors of Pop Chips on sale at Kroger…love love love that spicy flava!

And now, for your musical pleasure…

Ladies and gentlemen…OUTKAST! 😉

 

Oh the memories! 😀

 

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