Summer Cold

Well I thought I could get away with it.. I thought I could go through the whole summer without getting sick.  I was becoming SO proud of myself (although I really had nothing to do with the delay in my immune system giving in).  And what do you know.. It's the second week of classes, first week of September, and here I am stuck with a head cold and a drowsiness that will not vacate my body for the life of me.

So it's time to double up on the Green Tea and Clementines.  Ahhh yes, the perfect solution; temporarily.

And now I feel better. Somewhat..

xoxo

Most important meal of the day

Having school and work so early in the mornings during the week makes it so difficult to find the time to make a decent, healthy breakfast.  I typically find myself sticking with pop-tarts or a bagel which, despite the fact that I don't eat big portioned meals regardless, leaves me starving by 11am.

That's why I love Saturday and Sunday mornings!  I find the time to fix up some of my favorites!

 The most important meal of the day...

Two eggs over-hard, two mini blueberry bagels with blackberry jelly...

A cup of strawberry kiwi yogurt...

A bowl of fresh fruit and a cup of V8 Fruit Medley Juice...

Perfect breakfast for a beautiful Saturday morning!  Of course this was a little too big of a meal for me to finish alone.  Thankfully my gracious boyfriend helped me finish up the last few bites...


What's your favorite Saturday morning breakfast?


xoxo

Simple Salad

There's nothing like eating a nice fulfilling meal and knowing it's super healthy at the same time!  Salads are definitely in my top five favorite quick meals and this one was delicious.  Switched it up from the typical salad..

1. Marketside baby spinach
2. Gourmet cucumbers
3. Green peppers
4. Ole cherry tomatoes
5. Balsamic vinaigrette dressing


What do you enjoy in your salad? :)


xoxo

MMMM, Salmon

So I finally bought some salmon the other day at the grocery store.  Definitely one of my favorite foods! I was too scared to buy any before 1. because it is expensive and 2. because I really didn't think I would get around to eating it.  But thankfully, I found some for a great deal and instantly thought of so many dishes to make!  Tired of making quick microwavable meals, I pursued the task of making a nice home cooked meal after getting home from work one evening!

Baked, seasoned salmon..  Green Beans...

A glass of wine..

 And dessert of course!


Can't wait to make more time for meals like these!


xoxo

Apple Smoothie

What better way to spend the summer than experimenting with new tastes.  Especially smoothies with this ridiculous heat.  Smoothies are my favorite!

I had some apples that were a little over a week old so they were kind of soft.  I like my apples REALLY crispy, so I figured these apples would do best in a smoothie.  Along with some orange juice of course.

And this is the final product of my apple smoothie.  It was definitely better than I expected.  Like a sweet, less bitter orange juice.  Perfect for the heat!

What are your favorite summer drinks?