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A Very Foodie Holiday To End 09′

12/31/2009 | 16 comments

Blogger Dinner 2009 Style

SATURDAY

The Blogger Meetup I have been waiting for all month finally arrived.

Dinner with Trinity(Haiku Tofu), Heather (Then Heather Said) and Kels (Kelsey Toney).

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The best Thai food I have ever tasted.

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Trinity baked everyone vegan almond crisps…she’s so sweet!

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I haven’t been to Sweet Basil in months, so I tried the Green Curry Chicken.

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The waitress asked how spicy, on a scale of 1-5 and I went with #1…I’m a wimp

The Curry was very spicy but also delicious.

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The Table was filled with good food.

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Dessert was on the Agenda and we had our eyes set on Froyo!

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My yogurt story:

Raspberry yogurt
Pistachio yogurt
Mango
Strawberries
Raspberries
Granola

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Heather and I enjoying the fro-yo.

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Trin and Kels being whimsical.

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A great Foodie Christmas and Blogger Dinner. I’m very happy to have blogger friends in Texas, but also in the same city!

What was the best part of your Holiday? Did you enjoy time with family and friends?

Thanking every Reader for a great year, especially the past 5 months of blogging at this domain. I’ve met so many lovely people and appreciate all the comments, advice and love you’ve shown me. I can’t wait to see what 2010 brings…I’m ready!

See You In 2010

Chili and Cookies

11/22/2009 | 27 comments

Just three more days of work until I’m off for Thanksgiving!! I enjoyed most of the weekend, though it was draining at times. I managed to squeeze in cardio and yoga today. Thanksgiving parties and dessert buffets took over the weekend, but I did not overeat. Portion control took over but my belly stayed full.

Friday-Delivering Board Packets around town all morning, Office party at Dave n Buster’s, New Moon!!
Saturday- Funeral close family friend, Thanksgiving Pot Luck at friends.
Sunday- church, cleaning, gym, baking, errands…

Lunch and Dinner consisted of ”Turkey Taco Chili” prepared for the bf and myself.

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Yes, I went crazy with the portion of chips and I enjoyed every bite!

Ingredients:

1/2 onion
1/2 bell pepper
1 cup corn
2 cup kidney beans
1 cup black beans
1 lb ground turkey
1 pack taco seasoning, Tsp paprika, oregano, basil and chili mix

Prepare meat on stove, add meat and other ingredients to crock pot. Cook on low for 4-6 hours.

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Sweet Potato Oatmeal Raisin Cookies for dessert…recipe from Tina’s Blog.

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Holy YUM!! Chris enjoyed the cookies; I ate two of these babies with Almond Milk.

I’m spending the rest of my night catching up on Reader (300+) and folding laundry. Friends Mike and Austin are coming over to watch this comedy movie about boys.

Good Night,

-Nicci

How was your weekend, were you able to squeaze in a workout?

Thursday flew by fast and I’m so ready for Friday to do the same. I have plans to go out tomorrow night but I’d rather sit at home, sip wine and curl up with my new book. I’ll attempt those things for a couple hours after work, I have a birthday party to attend in Dallas. I’d like to run, but I’ve done two days and I’m not trying to kill myself….sore bum.

Recap of the day:

I chomped on a Odwalla bar for breakfast, that I had picked up from Sunday’s Blogger lunch.

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Followed by some dried fruit

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Sipped Green Tea in my Might Leaf Mug!

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Pasta Salad +fruit leather+ pringles = Happy Nicci

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Baked Chicken for dinner

Clean chicken, cut up half an onion and place in pan. Lightly season chicken, cover chicken with foil, bake at 350 for 2 hours.

Baked chicken + mashed sweet potatoes = Yummy dinner for two!

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Chris ate two chicken breasts, but I’m saving my second piece for lunch tomorrow.

Have a great Friday!

What are your plans for the weekend? I will be busy with running, cleaning, shopping and baking!

11/12/2009 | 17 comments

I guess Day Light Savings is a good thing after all; plus no stress after sticking with a ”Things to Do” list for work. I’m refreshed and bursting with energy on this Tuesday.

Give yourself a compliment to start the day….

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Smile…

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Perfect Breakfast Reading…

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Part of our office library, it came in the mail before I started my job & nobody read it! I think the old Admin Assist (2 girls ago) tried to start a library…never happened. I’ll read till it stops coming in the mail. lol

Great articles: I need to eat more raw foods.

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