October 27, 2014

Sunday Food Prep II

October 27, 2014/ sherri d'alessandro

As I've mentioned before... I'm trying to initiate a Sunday Food Prep. I kind of struggle with it because I'm very much an "in the mood" eater. That being said, in order to pack healthy lunches and not spend a fortune at the salad bar at Whole Foods every day, it's important to have healthy protein options available. A few months ago, Kristen mentioned these mini muffin tin quiches that she had been making to bring to work for lunch. GENIUS! So yesterday, I finally made them. Well, a version of them - I just basically made a 'kitchen sink' version. Everything leftover from entertaining over the weekend besides the kitchen sink!

Here's what I did:

- 7 (random - that's what was left) organic eggs
- Sautéed onions (about 1/4 red onion)
- 1/2 cup Shredded manchego cheese (lucky me, but you can use any cheese - feta would be nice)
- Swiss chard from my garden (4-5 stalks chopped and shredded)
- Prosciutto (I probably had 4 slices leftover that I tore up)
- 1/4 cup of Panko bread crumbs

How easy is this? Mix it all together and then pour into greased (I used organic butter) muffin tins. It filled 9 tins.

Bake on 350 for about 20 minutes. (watch them - may need more or less time). Then, just let them cool and then pack away for the week!

Of course I had to taste one after they were done baking.

And for lunch today! They are so good and packed with protein and veggies and all kinds of goodness. Give them a shot! Do you guys prep food on Sunday?!?? I'd love to know what you make!

October 24, 2014

Friday Favs_10.24.14

October 24, 2014/ sherri d'alessandro

Gooood morning! I'm going to make this a quick one because I am headed out the door to start another very busy day (which has been a trend this week). There have been a lot of exciting things happening at work this week and the weekend is jam packed with fun filled friend activities so I'm excited to get it started. I hope you all have a wonderful week. Here are my favs:

Last week, I went to lunch with my mom at East Bay Grill and the weather was perfection! You'd never know this photo was taken in October.

I tried to get creative with this smashed pumpkin beer shot. haha (PS: The beer is good - definitely can taste that it's stronger than regular Shipyard. What surprised me is that it didn't taste heavier, which was good!)

I've been incorporating more strict lift-days into my workouts in the last couple of weeks and this was a welcome site to see on Tuesday when I headed upstairs. Whole weight room to MYSELF! (never happens!)

PSA: I've told you once, I've told you a thousand times. Tavern Road has THE BEST dinner rolls in the city. Hands down. Last night, I went with Rae & Rebecca and it was sooooo nice to catch up!

Read this and then read it again. If you're having a bad day - just focus. xo

October 22, 2014

The easiest thing I've ever "made"

October 22, 2014/ sherri d'alessandro

Yesterday morning I woke up for the 4th day in a row without peanut or almond or any damn nut butter to put on my Ezekiel english muffin. I like what I like, people. It's the perfect breakfast... super healthy, filling, and tasty! So, instead of putting regular butter on it, I made almond/pecan butter. Yep, that's right, I made it at 6:45 in the morning. A while ago, Krista came into the office with almond butter that she had 'made' and said "Guys, I don't even know if I can take credit for it. It's too easy". So I looked in my fridge at the bags of remnant almonds and pecans and said... alright let's do this!