Lunch

A Taste of Saturday

by Nicci on 07/10/2011

I had a great time getting together with Kari, one of my best friends, for lunch. We decided on Chopsticks to catch up on what’s going on in each other’s lives.

I was feeling sushi, so I started with an eel roll.

My all time favorite roll to chow down on.

Kari decided on General Tao’s Chicken and rice.

I think it was a good choice!

I’m also sure this is our favorite restaurant in town, we always pick Chopsticks.

More sushi (volcano roll)

Usually the volcano rolls are delicious, but I wasn’t feeling this one. I think it was made in a hurry and too much sauce was added, on top.

So I ate a few rolls and left the rest.

Later that evening, Chris and I headed out to ‘’Taste of Dallas’’. It was too hot outside, so we lingered around the inside booth areas to cool off.

I had planned on checking out more booths to sample food, but the inside area with the jewelry shops had most of my attention.

We did check out Trailer Cakes, which was a really cute, local bakery selling mini-cupcakes.

I tried their popular PB&J cupcake, which the booth lady stated was awesome… and of course it was DELICIOUS!!

Then it was Spazmatic time!

I had to capture them singing Vanilla Ice, but ‘’Jessie’s Girl’’ is my favorite song they sing.

Definitely a fun weekend!

{ 4 comments }

Bar-B-Que Food Fun Part I

by Nicci on 06/14/2011

I was asked to participate in Chevy ‘’Driving the Heartland- BBQ Tour’’ this past weekend. I’m talking food, and fun which had this ‘’foodie’’ loving every second.

Hello, BEAUTIFUL!

All mine for the whole weekend…can you believe it??? I

was told a Chevy vehicle would be delivered to my house on Friday afternoon. I wasn’t aware of the model of vehicle until the Event company left me a voice mail message, that I had to play back FOUR times in order to make sure I was not dreaming.

Participating bloggers were all given a different Chevy vehicle to test drive.

We met up Saturday afternoon to sample delicious Texas BBQ…lots of meat, around Dallas. Our challenge was to use the OnStar features on our vehicles; guess each clue given to us, then using OnStar head to the next dining location.

Our first stop was Sonny Bryan’s BBQ , the Original location, in Dallas.

One of my best friends, Kirstyn, joined me for this adventure.

Sonny Bryan’s fed us giant, crispy onion rings.

I had no problem eating a second ring, after trying a rib and brisket.

Everyone enjoyed the smoked sausage, ribs, brisket while sipping on sweet tea.

I’m talking delicious, finger-licking Southern food!

More to come….

Do you like BBQ, what’s the best BBQ you’ve ever tasted? I love family cookouts and my grandmothers ribs!

{ 6 comments }

Getting My Austin Greek On

by Nicci on 09/13/2010

I’m in the great City of Austin for a HUD training this week until Friday.

My goal this week is to study after classes, but also fit in some fun and check out the city.

(source)

Felt like a dream rolling out of bed for a 5:30am treadmill run.

That was a first in a loooong time to be up that early!

Big FAIL forgetting to pack my earphones so I watched TV and busted out 3 miles on the treadmill.

Back in my room, I pulled out my Yoga mat for AB exercises.

The tummy started to rumbled so I made my way to the hotel breakfast bar.

Avoided the good looking doughnuts….boooo LOL

Picked up a strawberry yogurt & banana.

Then came the no flavor eggs and a good half of a bagel with PB & honey.

Greek for Lunch!!

Met a nice lady in class who suggested Greek; so my coworkers and I followed her to ”Austin Greek Deli”, a tiny Mom & Pop deli!

So my coworkers have never eaten Greek but they were daring & adventurous today.

Usually, they are very,very, picky eaters. Shocked they even said YES!

HUGE Gyro filled with greens with seasoned fries on the side.

Greek Salad

The service was fast and the food was the BOMB…delicious! Thanks to Cathy, the lady we met in class.

She definitely knew her Greek food

What’s a new City you visited lately? Did you try any new foods or restaurants?

{ Comments on this entry are closed }

Healthy Living Summit: Part II

by Nicci on 08/18/2010

Food.

Breakfast

Lunch was provided by Arnold® and Oroweat®.

I had the Quinoa salad, mixed green salad, turkey on wheat and veggies.

Snack time was provided by Athenos.

They even had a fun photo session set up during snack time.

Veggies….anyone?

Fitness. The lovely Diana and Gena took turns teaching a Zumba class. This was so much fun and I loved seeing how different instructors teach Zumba.

My instructor plays more salsa but these ladies did a mix of Latin & hip hop! Loved it.