The rest of my work week has been going well. In terms of workouts, Wednesday was a rest day (glorious) and last night I taught 45 minute Body Step & 45 minute Body Pump. This morning, I did a 4 mile run. Love, love running outside!
Earlier this week, I tried out a new recipe, Rachael Ray’s Peasto. I lightened it up just a bit by mixing asparagus in with the pasta and using a less sauce than what the recipe called for. In Josh’s version, I added some chicken.
I wanted to send a BIG thank you out to Josh who got me (a little early) two of the sweetest “Mother’s” day gifts (Frank counts as a child ;)). He got me this funny tshirt, and this book:
I’m already about 50 pages into the book and am loving it.What are you up to this weekend?
I could totally eat veggies this way! :) I have seen this recipe before and thought it sounded really yummy!
ReplyDeleteHave a lovely weekend. :)
So cute that he got you a Mother's Day present--I love reading, I get alot more pleasure reading done in the summer though since I have to read so many textbooks in the winter!
ReplyDeleteOoo that book sounds so interesting!!
ReplyDeleteahh i would LOVE running around charleston :) i sooo wana live in mt pleasant one day!! then we could be NEIGHBORS! haha :)
I'm always happy to find other people that like Rachel Ray. The main criticism seems to be that she's "not a chef". Well, that's fine with me - I like nearly everything I've ever tried out of her books. They're rustic, simple, and the flavors are often unexpectedly good.
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I need that book (hear that, husband?!?!?) - how sweet of Josh to get that for you.
I was flicking through that book a while ago- looks great! Let me know how you like it!
ReplyDeleteThis weekend- PT session tomorrow and watching a 10k on Sunday (I thought it was the Edinburgh Marathon, but that's not for another few weeks)
Enjoy your weekend!
I love doing that with Rachel Ray's recipes. I admit, many of them aren't the healthiest, but they are fast, and if you semi know what you are doing in the kitchen, you can make them a lot healthier with veggie substitutions! It looks like a great book!
ReplyDeleteLooks delicious!!!
ReplyDeleteYUM, that peasto sounds just as good as regular pesto!
ReplyDeleteI think that's so sweet that you celebrate Mother's Day - hey, being a fur mommy still counts! LOVE the t-shirt, too. :-)
This weekend we're celebrating my dad's 60th b-day, spending some time with the fam, and going out with friends tomorrow night! Hope you have a great weekend, girl!
How sweet! Of course Frank is your child! You deserve Mother's day gifts for sure. ;)
ReplyDeleteOMG, that shirt is so cute! I LOVE original/personalized shirts like that.
ReplyDeleteHave a great weekend!
Mmm, your "peasto" looks delicious (and healthy)!
ReplyDeleteI've heard of that book. You'll have to tell me more about it... ;)
I'm loving the gorgeous running weather here! It's up to about 90, but when I get home in a couple of days it should be closer to 70 for a few weeks. Perfect!
ReplyDeleteCan you tell me what type of watch/counter you're wearing in this picture?? I've been looking for an affordable one to keep track of my heart rate, and the calories thing is a bonus!
ReplyDeleteRachael Ray and all her quirky names for food - peasto, love it! We are having a cinco de mayo party this weekend and some birthday celebrations as well, gonna be busy but at least the weather is going to be nice & warm :D
ReplyDeleteThanks for the info!! I'm going to do a little more "shopping" before I make my final pick. BTW - You must visit Portland! It's a great city (with a small town feel), and full of foodie destinations ; )
ReplyDeleteThanks for linking this recipe, it sounds like something I would definitely like. :)
ReplyDeleteI've got an office HH tonight, a long run scheduled for tomorrow and a get together at Mike's sisters house tomorrow night. I'm looking forward to this weekend!
I love exercising outside too now that it's warm. After a long cold winter, the weather in Nashville is now so nice.
ReplyDeleteGood job Josh! I always have to remind CD of Mother's Day, and that our dogs totally count as kids.
Yes, next time you're in Nashville, we will dine at the Wild Cow and then go to Sweet Cece's for dessert! :)
my mom read that book and loves it too! i'll have to check it out.
ReplyDeleteyour running time is awesome! happy weekend!
The peasto looks delish! That is so cute he got you a Mother's Day present and early too!
ReplyDeleteI have a 5K race tomorrow morning and then need to prep for our Kentucky Derby Party in the afternoon! I cannot wait! Love derby day! I need to work on my hat tonight though, gotta have a fab hat for tomorrow. :-)
Have a great weekend!
That peasto looks amazing!! I love eating pesto-flavored dishes when the weather warms up.
ReplyDeleteI've never heard of that book but it looks really good. Let us know how it is! Oh...and that shirt is hilarious! What great mother's day gifts you got! :)
i NEED to get that obok- omg so exciting! thanks for posting it! congrats on ur run! and good job with the rachel ray pesto.. loks awesome. yea most peopel have to lighten up her dishes she goes a little overboard on sauses ive noticed. xoxo <3
ReplyDeleteIt sounds really cute
ReplyDeleteI won the bet I told you about! :)
Oh yum, that peasto dish looks great!! Love R. Ray!
ReplyDeleteThat pasta dish looks delicious!!! Today I cooked lunch for Rusty for the first time ever, I made him a pizza.. he actually liked it!! I can't wait to start cooking and baking more, now that I am moving and I will have my own kitchen.
ReplyDeleteHappy Friday :)
Pasta dish looks fab! I'm hanging with my sister for most of it yay! x x
ReplyDeleteoh my god i just bookmarked this recipe i love!
ReplyDeletewhat iiiis that book about!!
hahaha you are such a good mommy. and josh is hilar for getting you those gifts!
i've got a paper to write this weekend booooooo
why did you want to lighten it up? just for calorie sake? or was it flavorwise?
ReplyDeletemy hubby gets me mothers day gifts too and i love that (i'm not a mom, but have little critters like you).
what's the book about? i always ask you a ton of questions eh?
happy cooking!
Yes, Fridays are wonderful! :)
ReplyDeletePesto is such a fresh spring dish. I've actually been meaning to make something similar soon.
Awww, Josh! What a sweetie! :)
I love a good pesto. I am planting lots of basil as soon as it stops snowing so I can make pesto all summer long:) Launch day is tomorrow for me! Yahoo!! I can't wait. Have a great weekend!
ReplyDeleteWhat a cool recipe--maybe it's the secret to making me actually like peas?
ReplyDeleteThe pesto pasta looks delish and I love the sounds lof that book Josh got you! You'll have to let us know how it is when you're done...
ReplyDeleteWhat's that book about? I work for Starbucks.
ReplyDeletestarbucks book sounds right up my alley!
ReplyDeletethat little gadget, is that a garmin? i dont have anything like that and have thought about getting one but then i wonder if i "need" it...cleary i dont, but it would be fun. Do you find it useful?
I love pasta with veggies. And I wish I had your legs! Happy weekend!
ReplyDeleteOh loving the peasto!! :) I like RR recipes!
ReplyDeleteThanks for spreading the word about Happy Little Vegans! :) Jenna's a great gal!
Have a great weekend!
Your meal looks so springy! I only hope Pea Daddy pulls through like your man did :)
ReplyDeleteThe peasto sounds so yummy and I love your asparagus addition! Hope you have a great weekend!
ReplyDeletei've been thinking a lot about making that peasto!
ReplyDeleteI LOVE pesto!!! So easy too! Haha I want that book...so cute that he gets you "mothers day" gifts! Hope your having a great weekend!
ReplyDeleteI need that book! Although for me a more appropriate title would be "How Soy Lattes Saved My Life".
ReplyDeleteMy weekend = study study study. What else is new??
Have a good Sunday girl!
I love Rachael Ray! your picture looks so delish, a perfect dish when one is in a pinch! Wow , you already have your Mother's day gifts? I will have to go and find this book, looks like an interesting read!
ReplyDeleteThat recipe sounds awesome!
ReplyDeleteThe "peasto" pasta looks fantastic! Love Rachael Ray :)
ReplyDeleteI think I bought that book on clerence but still haven't read it. I'll try and dig it up now that I know it's worth while!
ReplyDelete(even though I hate their new recipes for drinks)
How long have you had your watch/is it worth getting one? My watch is from target for $10
Thanks!
Katherine
That looks like such an amazing pasta dish. I love that you and Josh celebrate mother's day like that, that's so sweet :-)
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ReplyDeleteHOW MUCH DO I ADORE THAT HE SEES YOU AS A MOM TO FRANK (she yells)
you are a mom.
and my hubby was the same way when we had two crazy crazy canines.
That pesto looks great! Lovely that you added your own touches to it:) I love adding asparagus to pasta dishes.
ReplyDeleteHow adorable that Josh got you a mother's day gift. And you're a great Frank mommy!
umm I think that I would LOVE that book...the title alone is intriguing!! thanks for showing it!!
ReplyDeletehow cute of Josh to get you a mothers day gift! yes indeed your are a mommy to frank :)
i LOVE rachel ray, I think she is bubbly, great tv show host and some of her recipes are so simple, easy and ready so fast!!! I hate all the 'rachel ray hater websites' so unnessary! why not let people just do their own thing, ya know?!
xoxox
The pesto looks great! The book looks funny-I'll have to keep my eye out for it!
ReplyDeleteSo sweet you get mothers day gifts! I love it!
ReplyDeleteThe pasta looks great, I'm so pumped that asparagus season is almost here. I'm going to a market on Wed. hoping to find some.
Had a great weekend shopping and visiting with friends. have a good week.
Cute!! Love the sound of that book! Great time as usual! I showed Austin and he was like wow... she hustles! That made me laugh - girls just don't use that word. So, good to know you're a hustler right?!
ReplyDeleteI've seen that peasto recipe before, it looks fab!
ReplyDeleteHow sweet that you got mother's day gifts!
ReplyDeleteThe peasto looks pretty legit I must say! And holy smokes woman, you are dang fast! Running outside is the best, isn't it? Love.
Thats so cute! I should pass on the word to my boyfriend that dogs count as children and I deserve some presents :)
ReplyDeleteI love some of Rachel Ray's recipes. Whenever I got bored of cooking, I would watch her show and get new ideas...kept it interesting! This dish looks yummy!
ReplyDeleteHope you had a great weekend!! Ours was awesome - spent lots of time with my husband, sitting outside and drinking wine - nothing better!
ReplyDeleteI'll have to see if my library has that book - I am looking for a new read!
I'm just curious. How many times a week do you run vs. do aerobics/ teach? Have you ever tried a spinning class? And is Body attack like kickboxing...the one I saw at the YMCA down here was, but I wasn't sure if it was the same everywhere!
ReplyDeleteI would like to exchange links with your site itzyskitchen.blogspot.com
ReplyDeleteIs this possible?