I haven't done a Recent Eats post in quite a while, but wanted to sort of 'check in' with what I've been putting in my body lately, and make sure I'm still on track, so to speak. I like eating healthy, but I'm a huge sweets lover (which I try to keep in moderation... which sometimes doesn't work out so well!). I mainly try to eat healthy during the day, so I can have a sweet treat in the evenings after dinner.
These pictures were taken over the course of the last month I guess, and I did not photograph absolutely everything (almost impossible), but did get the good and the bad to show you a balance.
Lastly, I mainly drink water, tea and milk (and the odd alcoholic beverage). I never drink soft drinks and only drink coffee once a week on the weekend (I like the coffee they serve at our usual breakfast spot!). In the past month I've been cutting back on my milk intake (despite it being my favourite drink) to see if it makes any difference.
2. Coconut cream pie.
3. Chicken caesar salad.
4. Oats with blackberries & a bit of maple syrup + peppermint tea.
5. Burger & tomato-veg soup at a restaurant + water.
6. Home-made egg wrap (one egg + three egg whites and some cheese) + steeped tea.
7. Sweet potato, arugula, black bean and cilantro salad. Topped with some low fat sour cream.
8. Indian food at a restaurant + water.
9. Arugula, one egg + three egg whites & avocado salad.
11. Afternoon snacks at work.
12. Tuna wrap on whole wheat with cucumber, cilantro & hot sauce.
13. Tomato-basil rice cake, three hard boiled eggs (only eat one yolk) and 1/3 cucumber.
14. Mixed greens, one egg + three egg whites & avocado salad.
15. Greek yogurt with blueberries & cinnamon.
16. Five Guys burger + water.
17. Afternoon snack: Kashi Toasted 7-Grain granola bar + peppermint tea.
18. Grilled cheese made in the oven with no butter on flax bread & low sodium black-bean soup.
20. Oats with blueberries & a tblspn. maple syrup + peppermint tea.
21. Home-made beef madras.
22. Steeped tea with agave (+ milk).
23. Breakfast out.
24. Evening & afternoon snack: strawberries & bananas.
25. Oats with blackberries, blueberries & a bit of maple syrup + peppermint tea (I have been eating this every morning for a couple months now, I just love it & it's filling).
26. Weekend breakfast: Fried egg sandwich on flax bread at home.
27. Chicken and veg stir fry on quinoa.
28. Coconut cocoa oatmeal bites (omg, these are amazing and relatively healthy considering you're eating a sweet treat).
29. Oats with blackberries & a bit of maple syrup + water.
30. Scallops, shrimp & roasted red peppers on a spinach fettucini (my birthday dinner!).
31. Gnocchi (so delicious but when this was put down in front of me at the restaurant, I almost blurted out, 'Well, that looks fattening!' Um. It was. And it was heavenly).
32. Morning and afternoon snacks at work.
33. Spinach, feta, quinoa & egg (one egg + 2 egg whites) salad with a maple balsamic dressing.
34. Left over beef madras but over quinoa this time & added baby carrots.
35. Birthday "cake" (pecan pie).
36. Oats with blueberries & a bit of maple syrup + peppermint tea.
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Happy birthday to my friend, the bestest one of all,
My partner in crime, my gym buddy and co-shopper at the mall.
We work together, play together and travel near and far,
We go out together, stay in together and park car beside car.
It’s your day, so celebrate and don’t forget the cake,
But wait, not cake, it’s pie you love, so eat it ‘til your tummy aches!
You turn twenty-nine today, but you’re looking young and hot,
You got the curves and you’re toned to boot, so shake what you have got!
This year that’s passed has been a blast with so many great times,
Some great pool parties, girl’s nights out and surpassing Calypso lines.
Off to Vegas for IHeartRadio and then Dominican for some sun,
Not to mention all the gym work and so many sweaty runs.
Being a part of your Vlogger win was such a big highlight too,
You had that thing in the bag, “you are winning” is what I told you.
Now 6 months later, and a dozen videos in, you are still a star,
You have to start somewhere, as they say, but I know you’re going far!
We have our inside jokes and talk in a language no one speaks,
We laugh at silly things and I know people think we’re geeks!
Now let’s celebrate your special day, thanks for being a great friend,
Happy 29th Birthday Amanda, this poem has now reached it’s end.
- Sarah
This past weekend was what I will dub my birthday weekend, as it was not just Friday, but seemed to extend the entire weekend and I'm not complaining. It was a wonderful weekend and while I feel considering that these Weekend Snaps are kind of bare, it's mainly because I was filming a birthday vlog and my video camera was taking more of a priority over my iPhone. Here are some shots from a great weekend...
On Friday night, my boyfriend made an amazing spinach pasta dish with fresh scallops and shrimp. We had a butternut squash soup to start and the most amazing (organic) red wine.
For dessert, he surprised me with pecan pie (a fave!).
On Saturday morning, I met with my girl friend for brunch. I completely forgot to take a picture of my breakfast as I vlogged it instead. Afterwards, I went shopping on my own and after debating for a couple hours, decided to go back and pick up this denim vest I put on hold. I'm definitely stepping outside my comfort zone on this one, but it's for the greater good.
I did really well with my shopping and am excited to show you what I picked up for Spring in my next vlogs. See all PDO Fashion Vlogger Vlogs HERE.
On Saturday night, my girlfriends took me out for dinner for my birthday. We started at one spot, had a drink, decided we didn't want to stay for dinner, and went across the street to another restaurant and had an amazing feast. I have been saving this dress for the 'perfect occassion', so my birthday took the cake (pun intended, ha).
Complimentary after dinner flaming Sambuca shots.
A beautiful wrap job by a friend.
My new Joe Fresh bangle (top) from my sister.
Sunday morning brunch with the man.
I saw some fringe bikinis while shopping a few weeks ago and was instantly drawn to them... and not sure why. There is just something about them that I'm really feeling so I might have to scoop one up. And since I'm going to Mexico, better sooner than later!
Would you wear this?
Today I turn 29 and it is a little surreal thinking I'm in the last year of my twenties. Really? The last year in my twenties? I don't feel old enough to be here... and somehow I do.
I also feel there is this silent obligation to make this the best year ever, being as it's the last one in my twenties (despite knowing I should and will have many great years to come in my thirties, and forties, and fifties, and so on, I hope).
This year I will be celebrating tonight with my boyfriend, tomorrow with a girl friend for brunch, Saturday night with a few girlfriends for dinner, and Sunday with my Grandparents who have kindly invited me for dinner at their senior's residence. My family threw me a surprise birthday dinner back in February as my parents would be away on the actual day, complete with my best friend and my favourite meal: a full turkey dinner (and a sweet home-made cake by my mom)!
Here is a look back at the past few birthdays:
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