Hey, everyone! Just popping in quickly to share today’s eats and adventures—it was another busy day over here.
After eating a two-ingredient pancake for breakfast, my mom and I headed to Barnes & Noble, Bed Bath & Beyond, and Target for big-girl apartment necessities. Well, our stop at B&N didn’t involve home goods; I wanted to pick up the books for Jamie’s virtual book club!
For November, we’re reading The Courage to Start: A Guide to Running for Your Life by John “The Penguin” Bingham; we’re taking December off because of the holidays, and January’s book is You Are an Ironman by Jacques Steinberg. Both look like great reads, so I’m excited to dig in. I also picked up a copy of What I Talk About When I Talk About Running by Haruki Murakami. (And, a Starbucks soy latte. They are addicting!)
I first spotted this memoir in The Strand during my not one, but two-part adventure to New York City. When I brought the books to the checkout, the cashier asked if I was planning to do an Ironman. Thanks for the compliment, but I think I need to complete a 70.3 first. (Maybe in 2014?) Also, for fellow Downton Abbey fans, I nearly died when I saw this cookbook.
After B&N, my mom and I went to Bed Bath & Beyond to look at bedspreads and dining sets. For now, we’re just browsing, and we would like to purchase bedding and plates, bowls, etc. before the move; bringing bulkier and heavier items to the city would be easier than buying them there and lugging them from the store to my apartment. Anyway, I really liked these plates, but the pattern might be a distraction in food photos—what do you think?
I have to think like a blogger now, right? However, I really like pairing patterned cups and bowls with solid plates.
We’ll see. I also found two bedding options. The first was set up in the store, which took the guesswork out of picturing the entire set.
The second choice was unfortunately in a plastic bag.
But it’s called “Chelsea Paisley”—that has to be a sign, right? Finally, we went to Target and bought a toaster, crock pot, and handheld blender; pretty standard appliances, so no pictures.
Lunch
When we arrived home, I used a ton of leftovers to make an egg scramble.
In addition to a two-egg base, I tossed in roasted zucchini, a handful of tofu cubes, and fresh green pepper slices. I rounded out my meal with a slice of Ezekiel bread slathered with almond butter. Breakfast for lunch never fails.
While I snacked on an apple, I made some apple cinnamon spice chips.
Although their texture isn’t exactly chip-y, these good-for-you slices were tasty; I’ll share the recipe tomorrow! And now, I’m off to give my healthy curried chicken salad recipe another shot. Fingers crossed it’s sharable this time!
Fall face-off: Do you prefer apple or pumpkin? I’m trying to get myself to appreciate pumpkin, and I love anything apple-flavored.
i like the plates, but you have a good point about the food pictures..
. Love the pillows! i love pumpkin, but it is more limiting than apple. Good luck on the curry salad.
I found a recipe for a protein-packed pumpkin loaf that incorporates protein powder, which makes it perfect for a post-workout snack option. Maybe I’ll try it …
Love the idea of solid plates with patterned bowls! I never thought of doing something like that but maybe I should! Personally, I love the taste of pumpkin so much but I’m finding a hard time feeling adventurous enough to incorporate it into items other than the standard ones!
I might be adventurous and try baking a protein-packed pumpkin loaf this weekend.
If you do, you’ll need to share the recipe
Cute “big girl” apartment stuff! I love shopping for home goods…more than clothes half the time. Not sure what that says about me. Fall face off: definitely apple for this girl. Something about it just screams childhood and comfort to me. But I love pumpkin too!
Shopping for clothes is *so* exhausting! Twenty-four hours in advance, I need to mentally prepare and pump myself up, lol. In fact, I think the only “clothes” I bought this summer included workout apparel!
Haha! of course, when I said clothes, I meant “real” clothes. Shopping for workout clothes is a blast!! You can never have too many cute sports bras!
As much as I love pumpkin, I think I’m going to have to go with apple! Love the plates…I almost got registered for those when we got married, but I couldn’t sell John on them. I think the Chelsea Paisley bedding is my favorite!!
Too funny! I really like the plates; it’s going to take a lot to top them.
Can you post a review of those books when you complete? I’d love to hear your opinions…
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I love Downton Abbey and had no idea there was a book! Although, now that Matthew and Mary are together, I need another storyline as strong and not sure if I’ve found one yet.
I’m all about the Matthew-Mary storyline; I’ve rewatched seasons one and two a few times–they’re so good!
Series three, for me, is about beating Thomas the Baddie. So far, anyway. I also love the blossoming bromance between Matthew and the Irish chaffeur guy who married Sybil. What’s his name?
(Tom) Branson!! Don’t give too much away, though–episodes don’t air in the U.S. until January.
Yay for the book club!
I LOVE those dishes and I love both bedding sets, I just want to go shopping for pretty things!