Sunday started as it usually does…
…with yoga!
I attended a memorial mass and brunch for a very special person who passed away last June. It was a morning event that I really wanted to be a part of. I knew my yoga class would not fit into the day, but I woke up with plenty of time for a quick stretch courtesy of Yoga Sculpt. I browsed through the ExerciseTV selections and settled on this 1/2 hour class. Led by Maura Barclay, it was a combination of intermediate vinyasas. She offered plenty of advanced modifications and got me to work up a sweat. A great way to start the day!
Out of respect for the memorial, I chose not to photograph food this morning. There was a delicious spread. I enjoyed sharing a meal with so many of my close friends and family. I filled a plate with samples of the traditional brunch fare – quiche, home fries, fresh fruit, and “monkey bread.” Sunday started with love!
After brunch, I returned home for more relaxation. It was hotter and more humid than I expected, so I threw on my bathing suit and lounged outside. We have a small above-ground pool in our yard – I won’t be swimming laps in it, but it does the job of cooling me off!
I’ve eaten like a bunny today – lots of greens! I started with a light lunch.
A big, refreshing salad and a hunk of Rhody Crunch topped with salsa and cheese. It wasn’t much, but it was just what I needed this afternoon…I also needed a cookie! I have such a sweet tooth, but I usually choose ice cream, chocolate, or pastry…not today! Today, I was in the mood for a cookie.
While out and about after lunch, my momma solved the problem. She bought a big, beautiful Great Harvest cookie and split it with me. It was crisp, buttery and everything a cookie should be. This was their pecan cookie – oatmeal raisin with pecans. I became the cookie monster and showed this bad boy who was boss! Thanks, Mom!
Laziness ensued for the remainder of the day. I have lots of projects planned for myself, but I’m sticking to a traditional schedule. Save the work for weekdays!
I’m going green! I tackled kale chips for dinner. It was my first time trying kale.
They were super simple to make – I followed Kath’s recipe – and palate pleasing. I paired my chips with a delicious sweet potato black bean burger.
The crisp chips were the perfect compliment to the dense burger, which was just my usual black bean burger mixture combined with 1/3 c. mashed sweet potato. Love!
I convinced Lucy to go for a walk after dinner. Seriously, I had to work my angles…she hates the heat! We walked about two miles and now I have one panting puppy. I’m off to refill the water bowl and tuck in my pup!
Have you tried any new foods lately? I try to be careful not to buy too many new things at once – especially produce – because I can’t use it up quick enough. This week it was time to try kale…I loved it!
