Saturday, August 22, 2009

A Simple Appetizer, Cookie Friday

Hey guys! Sounds like you all have some wonderful weekend plans and that a lot of people are going to just be relaxing (hooray to that!). I hope to get lots of relaxing in too.

After work yesterday, I grabbed a quick snack and headed to the gym. I took Body Flow and then taught Body Attack. I flew home to shower and prep my appetizer for the going away party we were having for one of the group fitness instructors. Although I am very sad that she is leaving, I am super excited for her. She was unhappy in her job and sad because she was living so far away from her family. As a result, she quit her job, is moving closer to her family, and is pursuing personal training.

My appetizer for the party was inspired by a recipe Esi posted for Caprese Skewers. Since I couldn’t find the smaller balls of mozzarella, I decided to do a Caprese & Salami platter (mozzarella and tomatoes topped with basil, balsamic vinegar, olive oil, basil, S&P (the picture below is pre olive oil/vinegar) and salami on the side):

I also wanted to let you know that I participated in Tina’s Cookie Friday. I split this Vegan Chocolate Chip cookie with Josh:

Enjoy your Saturday! I am off to teach Body Step and then am making my weekly food store visit. Hopefully after that we will be headed to a new local waterfront park!
Added to Note: Gina (the fabulous Fitnessista!!) has a new website and its not automatically updating in your google reader. Make sure you add her new website to your google reader!

39 comments:

Ada said...

Aww, it's always hard saying goodbye to somebody. I'm glad you participated in cookie Friday!! Whole Foods vegan cookies are the best:)

Have a nice Saturday!!

Ashley Lauren said...

Mmm, I love tomato and mozarella in the summer time!! Have a greatday :)

Krista said...

Love the appetizer platter. Bet that was a hit!

Enjoy that waterfront today...

Lauren said...

Yay for cookie Friday. I participated in Fro-Yo Friday which was just as good. I love having a reason to eat cookies at the end of the week.

Hope you and Josh have a wonderful weekend planned!

Anonymous said...

That cookie looks delish! Have a great weekend, Erica!

Melissa's Journey said...

AH, that cookie looks so good....thanks a lot, now I need to have chocolate with my breakfast :)

CaSaundraLeigh said...

Yay for Cookie Friday! I think they need to turn that into a national holiday--I didn't have a cookie, but I had a piece of zucchini cake! :-)

K from ksgoodeats said...

Those vegan cookies from WFs are amazing! I've tried the sugar free vegan ones before and they remind me of cookie dough - too delicious!

I'm glad that your coworker is perusing what makes her happy! Your appetizer looks great - love caprese!

Hope you have a great Saturday!!

Mrs. LC said...

I LOVE WF's vegan chocolate chip cookies!!! SO AMAZING. I had a huge craving for one last night.

Anonymous said...

yummm!! I have been hunting for WF's vegan cookies! Although I still celebrated without one ;D

Have a great weekend Erica!

Holly said...

Mmmm, that cookie looks a-mazing! I've never had WF cookies. Might need to particpate in Cookie Friday next week. :-)

have a great Saturday, girl!

Amanda (Two Boos Who Eat) said...

I always have a hard time finding smaller mozzarella balls too! Looks like you did good though.

Priyanka said...

Oh yum! I love your appetizer plate! looks so fresh!

Esi said...

That looks like a great take on the skewers. Have a great rest of your weekend. Mine is another busy one!

Fitnessista said...

i looooove those wf's vegan cookies!
what a classy and easy appetizer choice :D
hope you have a wonderful saturday!
thank you for the shout out and helping me spread the word <3
xoxox

Anonymous said...

Mmmm cookie Friday! I love that concept.

It's so hard to see fellow coworker friends leave - yay for her for following her heart, still hard for those left behind!

Chef Jeena said...

Yum looks lovely! Have a great weekend. :-)

Lizzy said...

Aw goodbyes are so hard, but atleast she'll be doing something she loves and being close to her family! :)

Meredith (Pursuing Balance) said...

I love WF vegan choc chip cookies!

Pam (Highway to Health) said...

I LOVE whole foods cookies!!

Alison Can Read said...

Cookie Friday is a great idea! WF makes great cookies - it's hard to screw up chocolate chip

Yum Yucky said...

Mozzarella YUM!

vanillasugarblog said...

My Sat was crazy, just now checking the email. Sun is a slow day for me and most of it will be at the gym. Ahhhhh. I always look forward to my sundays at the gym; I'm there 3 hours doing weights and having a killer workout, plus my gym is nice and dead midday on Sunday.
Was that cookie from Whole Foods good? I always wonder if the vegan ones are tasty.

Tina said...

Yum!! I will post your cookie next Friday for inspiration! :)

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