Seven Things Sunday
I am grateful for…
Promises made which surprise me still.
Our Valentine’s day dinner at Takashi, which features contemporary French-American fare with Japanese influences. I am particularly grateful for chefs who will and can make a great six-course meal for a vegetarian.
If you love restaurant reviews as much as I do, here you go!
My first ten miler for marathon training - the amazing part? I can’t believe I can run ten miles at a decent clip, and not be sore the next day. The two stupid knee ouchies however, need some attending to.
Chocolate from Vosges, forged by the angels themselves. I’m also grateful for a will-power which allowed me to save them until my weekend long run. :D
Longer and warmer days…so Nigel is loving his walks again.
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The Disney Land Half Marathon in September is the final race for Disney’s Coast-to-Coast marathon challenge. It sold out last night. I was heart broken when this happened last year too especially after the Goofy Challenge.
Guess which two crazy kids got into registration in the nick of time? California half marathon in September! ;D
Our post ten miler treat - Big Star Taco! After hearing from EVERYONE that we needed to eat here, we decided our long run day was perfect.
Two and a half page waiting list to get into the restaurant itself. Lines out the door. Is it that good? Oh. My. Goodness. If G-d ate food, he would want tacos from here. Vegetarians can enjoy the portabella mushrooms or potato tacos, and the latter was my fave!
Hope everyone has a great new week ahead of them!
Nacho Libre
Yes, I have a parsley plant going courtesy of Fresh Picks. It stays fresher in water - why didn’t I realize this before?
We were craving nachos so I got creative in the kitchen.
First I made a quick guacamole with two small avocados, diced red onion and garlic, and fresh cut parsley. I spiced it with sea salt, black pepper, cumin, and cayenne pepper - it needed lemons but was still yummy without the tang!
I had this delicious salsa I picked up at the Farmer’s Market - I love portabella mushrooms in anything. It makes any dish more substantial!
I sauteed black beans and onion with sea salt and olive oil spray and baked two whole wheat taco shells. I broke the shells, and layered the black beans, salsa, a sprinkling of non-fat cheddar, and guacamole on top.
Homemade, Healthy, Happy. :D Nom Nom tumblrettes!
