Tuesday, July 27, 2010

Sometimes Plan B is better...

This past weekend Josh took me out to dinner to celebrate my job position.  We decided to try Plan B, which is restuarant with a few locations in Connecticut that I have been wanting to try for years.  It is natural so you don't have to worry about what you are putting in your mouth (or your kids, it is very family friendly!)

I was immediately impressed because although it was a crowded Saturday night, we were addressed right away and there was only a thirty minute wait.  While we waited for our table, I tried a beer.  Plan B is famous for its burgers and booze.  I like light beers so I had Hooker Blonde Ale.
A perfect way to start the weekend!













When we sat, we were taken aback by the menu choices.  Josh and I immediately decided we need to come back to this place to try more things!! For an appetizer we had portobello mushroom fries.  The mushroom wedges are covered with breadcrumbs and parmesan cheese and served with a ranch and a horseradish sauce.

As you can see, they were so good Josh didn't stop eating them long enough for me to take the pic!  Another thing I loved about the place was the fact that I didn't feel weird at all whipping out my cell phone to take pics of the deliciouness.

For my entree I decided on the New Englander.  It is natural beef burger topped with corn, tomato, and LOBSTER.  It was as mouth watering as it sounds.  I paired it with organic field greens.

I will definately be back to Plan B, and I would recommend it to anyone!

Thursday, July 22, 2010

First 5k!

I went wedding dress shopping today and it added to my realization that I have gained weight through focusing on the classroom, my part-time job and moving.  Not a lot, but some dresses were snugger than I would like!
Josh and I recently registered for a 5k!!  It is my first.  Josh has been a serious runner for most of his life, so it will be easy for him.  I plan on beginning training soon.  I got "5 weeks to your first 5k" on Runner's World's website. 
I am excited to train my body to run again for an extended amount of time.  Not only will it help me tone, it is something Josh and I can do together!

Anyone out there have tips on 5k training?  I would love to hear it!

Tuesday, July 6, 2010

Hot Hot Hot!

***sorry for no pictures!  I made an error when uploading the pics and lost them!

On swelterting hot days like today I do not feel like eating anything but ice cream and water! The thought of standing in a noiling kitchen is exhausting.  But, I did not let this stop me from preparing a nutrious dinner!  Last night we had leftover burgers.  To add extra flavor I topped mine with homemade guac.

Tonight I changed it up and made pasta with peas and sausage. (adapted from Family Circle)

I started with al fresco chicken sausage, roasted garlic flavor.  I cut the whole package into about 1/2 inch rounds.  Then I browned them up in a little evoo and set aside.

In the same pan, I mixed together about 2 cups pasta sauce, a cup frozen peas, and 1/2 cup chicken broth.  Heat through, then add to your favorite pasta!  I used penne.

Hope everyone's staying cool!  I am off to prepare for an interview I have tomorrow morning.