I hope everyone had a great Monday!
There is something about the start of a new week that is always pretty refreshing.
I was back in the gym today, and I decided to up the workout just a bit more.
Another interval workout:
5 minutes walking (3.5 mph)
10 minutes running (6.0 mph)
I repeated it for a total of 50 minutes.
My leg did OK but it still makes me very nervous upping the running time. Today will be a cross training day. We will see what I feel like but right now I am leaning towards spinning.
There is one thing I dislike more than snow during the winter and that is the weeks of NO SUN.
This is what our sky has looked like for over a week and there isn’t a chance of sun until next week. This is why I have to make it a point of staying active and keeping myself busy. The constant cloud cover can really get you down if you aren’t careful.
I spent most of the afternoon catching up some things around the house.
Our tree isn’t drinking the water for some reason, so I had to do a little surgery so that it would start drinking again. Keep your fingers crossed!
Here is a break down of some of my food for the day:
I am enjoying experimenting with healthy foods! I like to cook them in different ways so that they don’t get old and I have some new go to options.
I found this in our cabinet and used it on the sweet potatoes. I am sure fresh seasonings are better, but this is great when you are needing a simple and quick seasoning. I’ve used it sweet potatoes, broccoli, and even some green beans.
I figured might as well get a picture of me somewhere other than the gym. I got busy in the kitchen cooking dinner after Wes left to study.
Seriously someone just make this test be over with! I want my husband back!
This little girl loves to help me in the kitchen! Really she is just waiting for me to drop any food, and I mean ANY.
Finally, the reason that most of you are here.
Thank you to all who entered my giveaway for My Personal Favorites Items.
I’m glad that I can share some of the things that I use every single day with one of you all.
Without further adieu……..
The winner is:
Congrats Kathy! You should have already received an email from me!
What are some of your go to kitchen seasonings?
What is your favorite way to roast or grill vegetables?
I have no problem using dried seasonings most of the time, since our herb garden has long since died for the year and the ‘fresh’ stuff at the market looks like crap this time of year and is out of control expensive. I try to use the individual seasonings – basil, parsley, etc – over combinations since it gives more direct control of flavor. Though we also like to use Adobo – and actually I like to use a combination of Adobo, garlic salt and ground flaxseed as a breading for pork or chicken to broil for a quick entree.
For veggies, one thing I love is balsamic asparagus. Simply put asparagus on a cookie sheet (and get a Silpat) add fresh garlic and sprinkle with salt, pepper and balsamic vinegar and bake. Good stuff!
One question – sounded almost like you were hedging a bit on the description of how you felt after your run … was there area of concern? Or just second-guessing everything? Either way good you have a rest day today!
Yum balsamic asparagus! that sounds delicious!!
I don’t know really. The problem with coming back from an injury is it is ALL you think about. Every single thing even if there is no pain. Today is a rest/cross training day so we will see how it feels on Wednesday. I am still trying to take it slow and see what happens and if need be step back, but right now it is still doing good. I honestly think I just think about it way too much, but I would rather error on the side of caution!
Hope you have a good day as well! 🙂
McCormick (I believe) makes combination spices like Red Pepper and Garlic, Parmesan and Spice, Thai, I love these as I don’t have to add a whole lot to get flavor. They do have salt in them which is fine as I don’t add a lot of addition salt to the dish. I do like to use fresh spices but that is sometimes way too much work!
Yes I like them since they add just a tough of flavor without going over board! I know my husband would love the Thai spice! 🙂
I like to use OLD BAY seasoning on most meats and some veggies otherwise, I stick with a garlic seasoning and sea salt on my roasted veggies.
So excited about winning the “favorites” ….thanks again!
Congrats again Kathy! I will have your goodies shipped out to you this week! Hope you enjoy them as much as I do 🙂
I season with Italian salad dressing a lot. It is so easy and adds a lot of flavor (and requires zero planning, since I usually have it already)
Yes I have done that a time or two myself 🙂 Anything that is simple and easy is a good thing in my book!
ClubHouse makes some great mixed seasonings. I love using their Thai seasoning in creamy soups … delish.
I roast a lot of my veggies, even brussel sprouts and beets, in olive oil, balsamic vinegar and sea salt.
Thai seasoning! That sounds delicious and something my husband would LOVE! I will have to look for that!
The balsamic sounds popular! I may have to give it a shot!
Those sweet potatoes look so good and the spices sound great.
They were delicious! 🙂
Congrats to the winner! I had a sliced dill cucumber salad tonight. I mixed in plain yogurt, lemon juice and dill. Your dog is so cute!
Grilled pineapple (it’s a fruit but so YUM!), asparagus, zucchini on the BBQ!
Roasted (any) potatoes, (any) squash, really all fall veggies in the oven!
A little EVOO, a little S&P…that’s pretty much all I think they need since the actual flavor of the veggies is so delicious!
My husband loves grilled pineapple! Delicious!
Way to go on upping the running! Your hair looks great in the selfie! Hope you got some snacks in there too :).
Of course I did 🙂 Thanks Megan!