Grilling is King + Mini Strawberry Tart Recipe

Happy Friday, friends!

I am so happy this work week is almost over – it has been mad busy at work these last 4 days. As my husband says – it is not a short work week, it is 5 working days’ worth of work jammed into 4. I couldn’t agree more!

Last night was my “take a break from exercise” night. We were planning on going out to play tennis, but by the time we made and ate dinner, we were both so tired that we decided to just take it easy.

Dinner was great! One of the ten million reasons I love summer is grilling. I love grilled food! And every summer my husband is just grilling away 🙂Continue Reading

Down-sizing, Buffalo Chicken Wreath Recipe and Injury Healing

Hello, friends!

First things first – my injury seems to be healing well – a lot less swollen and doesn’t hurt to walk nearly as much. Fingers crossed, I will be able to go to Gretchen’s spinning class this Saturday.

Second things second – Mrs. Lena went down another size in clothes! God bless yoga for this – I am now size 8! Got off the double digits 😉

Thought I’d share some “before” photos with you today. Even though I haven’t reached my goal weight yet, it is very encouraging to see the progress.Continue Reading

Healthy dinner+healthy breakfast

I had a wonderful dinner last night with my step-son Simon (17). My husband had to take my step-daughter to her ballet class, and they were planning on having dinner together afterwords, so it was just Simon and me. We didn’t have much in the fridge…but we did have a wonderful, quick and healthy dinner in the freezer – snow crab! It is soooo easy and quick to make and so good for you, so I decided – crab it is.Continue Reading