Josh's sister arrived last night and will be living with us for the month of June while she takes a class at a local college. We are SO thrilled she is here. To celebrate, we had a mini fiesta last night. Josh's friend Jeremy also joined us. I made Brown Sugar Chocolate Chip Cookies (I used smart balance, egg whites instead of eggs, and both baking soda and powder vs. just soda):
A peach and blackberry crumble:
Hummus and veggies, pretzels, crackers:
Turkey meatballs (1/2 lb lean ground turkey, 1/4 cup bread crumbs, 1/ cup parm cheese, Italian seasoning, garlic, 1 egg white, roll into balls throw in crock pot with sauce- cook) with garlic toast (Arnold's thins) for the boys:
And I made some black bean dip (for the veggies). It was a yummy little fiesta!
Today is the usual work, then I teach Body Attack, and then we may go out somewhere for dinner. Hope you have a good one!!
everything looks great, i'm looking for a healthier crumb topping ;) fruit does make a wonderful dessert!
ReplyDeletehave a great weekend!
Yum! Everything looks great!
ReplyDeleteYou are the best hostess ever! That all looks delicious! I'm stealing your cookie recipe ;)
ReplyDeleteHave a great Friday!! Hope you enjoy dinner if you guys go out!
Looks like a fun time & a good way to kick off the weekend! =)
ReplyDeleteLooks yummy! I like the new blog layout : )
ReplyDeleteI know it's only 9:30am, but I'll take about 5 of those cookies! Ummm, I mean 6. One for later. hehehe.
ReplyDeleteThat's a nice looking spread! Happy weekend!
ReplyDeleteGreat sweets and dinner! YUM!
ReplyDeleteLove the new look of the blog...:)
you make healthy eating look so good. what a wonderful hostess you are!
ReplyDeletethanks for those stretches. that yoga is yummy one is sooooo darn good. I love it. thank you!
OMG - that peach/bberry crumble has my mouther totally watering right now!
ReplyDeleteeverything looks AMAZING. i particularly love the veggie plate....but seriously- why is your baking so perfect!! everytime you post a loaf or cookie or SOMETHING on here, I get hungry!!!
ReplyDeletelove the meatball meal too!! mmmm
never thought of using arnold thins as garlic bread - great idea!
ReplyDeletemmmm... I want to try that cookie recipe!
ReplyDeleteHappy Friday!
A house guest, fun! Happy Friday to you too :-)
ReplyDeleteEverything looks so good!
ReplyDeletethose cookies look amazing, love the crumble too!
ReplyDeleteWhat an amazing hostess you are!
ReplyDeleteCan I come visit?
Have a great weekend.
Happy Friday! What a yummy party. No real plans for me this weekend. It's my last free weekend for a loooong time!
ReplyDeleteThe dinner looks delish! I am definitely going to try the black bean dip and cookies- yum!
ReplyDeleteholy crap those cookies look SO good!!! Making me crave one like whoa! :) What a super fiesta! I want a turkey meatball too :)
ReplyDeleteHey there, Mrs. Fit and Fabulous, I love the new layout! Tres chic!
ReplyDeleteThe cookies and crisp look delish too! I'm a sucker for anything with a crumb topping. :)
Those cookies look so great. I've been craving a good cookie. I'll have to give them a try. Love the new look!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great spread of goodies! I hope you have a wonderful time with Josh's sister!
ReplyDeleteyum yum~~~ so many yummy eats! especially that turkey meatballs! I want to make some too! :)
ReplyDeleteI wish you would make food for one of my parties! haha It all looks so yummmmy!
ReplyDeleteUm, can I come stay with you guys and instead of taking a class just eat have you cook for me and play with Frank?
ReplyDeleteP.S. Can CD and the pups come too? :)
Everything looks so yummy!
ReplyDeleteLove the new look! How fun! All of your eats look tasty! I haven't had cookies in a LONG time. I wish I had one now!! Have a great weekend!
ReplyDeleteThose cookies look great! Were they soft?
ReplyDeleteOoo, Erica, what a perfect celebration feast! The crumble and the cookies look AMAZING. It would be way too dangerous to put those cookies around me :) I could eat quite a few. And those meatballs look like a delicious dinner, too! Sorry I haven't been around for the past week; I had a friend in town and wasn't able to do my regular commenting :( I'm back now, though!
ReplyDeleteOh bossy baker you!! Cookies looks so good!! AND the crumble. The crumble plus icey cream would be fantastico!
ReplyDeleteThose cookies sound great. I love brown sugar. And I love anything with blackberries.
ReplyDeleteThat picture of the cookies looks amazing...they look soft, chewy and melt in your mouth good! I have never tried baking with the smart balance butter. I will have to try it.
ReplyDeletelook at all that delicious food.
ReplyDeletewish i was coming over for some
snacks! enjoyyy.
happy weekend!
xxx
Those cookies LITERALLY made my mouth water, like whoa.
ReplyDeleteHope you have a great Sunday and that your classes went well.
ReplyDeleteWhat good eats!!!
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