Island Smoothie
Try this protein smoothie! I felt like I am back in Jamaica:
I usually make my mango orange one, but decided to go Jamaican the other night for dinner..
- Unflavored Protein powder
- 1 banana
- 1/3 c. light coconut milk
- 1/2 c. frozen mango chunks
- splash of coconut water
So good, thick and creamy- and super filling. Yes- that’s what I had for dinner. Questions, Comments, concerns? Didn’t think so…
Where’s all my Post on Wedding planning and all that hoop-la? you’re wondering? I guess I could post a few things- but personally I don’t think that’s for the world to see. What I’m eating- now that’s fair game 
But what I’m wearing on my wedding day even before JB see’s it? I don’t think so.
We DID pick a day to tie the knot with our immediate family by our sides, at the end of July! Yes- this July. Then we are going up to Lake Placid to spend a few days and get away. Just so happens Iron Man is happening then- what a coincidence Our real Honeymoon won’t come until the winter/Spring- Maybe we’ll copy Joe and Erin and go to Hawaii! 
We are having a big BBQ wedding celebration in September with all our friends and family, more details on THAT to come.
Have a great day! Did I leave you hanging? sorry
sweet little treat
check out these little bites.
No baking required! I was in the mood to make something yesterday… something easy & tasty. After a quick run I whipped these puppies up. This recipe makes 24 ping pong size bites. Here’s how I made them:
mix together-
- 1.5 cups Gluten Free Oatmeal
- 1/2 c. teddy’s chunky peanut butter
- 1/3 c. honey
- 1 Scoop unflavored protein powder
- 1 t. vanilla extract
- 1/3 c. ground flax seed
then-
- add in 1/4 c. unsweetened chocolate chips or chocolate pieces
let it sit in the fridge for 20 min, it’ll be easier to roll.
once it’s cooled, roll into ping pong sized balls
Have a great Monday! If you have a chance… make these little bites- you’ll be glad you did. Keep them in the refrigerator for a quick pick me up anytime
Wedding wonders.
June is here, Birthdays, Graduations, cookouts, Weddings, Weddings… Weddings.
What makes a wedding “a wedding”? I often wonder why it’s such an immediate reaction once an engagement happens the questions of the date, venue, and dress begin. Let me explain myself before you think I’m a complete jerk.
The typical rules of the traditional wedding boggle my mind. I never invisioned my “dream” wedding as a little girl, perhaps it was because I was too busy playing sports with my brother’s in the backyard. I feel like our society expects one to have a traditional wedding with a big guest list, elaborate centerpieces, fancy invites, expensive DJ’s and flowers a year after the engagement. It’s just not for us. The traditional wedding is definitely for some people and I give you all the credit in the world because my goodness I’ve seen all the planning! I couldn’t have said this any better…
JB and I are sticking to our guns, however we haven’t made any final decisions yet. I think you know where I’m going with this.
- We’re not waiting over a year to get married. It’s already been 8, what’s the big deal?
- We’re not having a traditional wedding… duh. Neither one of us like to be the center of attention so an intimate wedding is what we have decided on.
- We will have an informal reception to include EVERYONE after our small ceremony
- I still plan on doing some “traditional” things, with a twist…
What type of wedding did you have?
How do you feel about weddings? -> big and traditional… or small and intimate?
Factual Friday
My blog has been on the back burner with house hunting, work, and thinking about “wedding” things!
~Factual Friday~
I haven’t been cooking- at all. I cooked for the first time this week last night- Jerk arctic charr on the grill. When you have such a busy bike schedule it’s not really conducive for cooking! Here’s what our night’s look like:
I’m going to try and do some cook ahead/freezer meals for our busy weeks, I’ll let you know how it goes
- Monday night- meg @ Barneys group ride
- tuesday night- JB @ MTN bike
- Wednesday night- JB @ 7HWM group ride
- Thursday- meg and JB @ Fritz’s group ride
I can’t stop staring at my ring.. Oh and I already chose and designed a band to compliment it lovely 
I feel like I’m in a rut. With working out, food choices, etc. So I joined the Gym at UMASS! it’s super cheap, convenient and they offer personal trainers and free classes during the week and they are open 24 hours. I’m in. {this is just a part of the gym, it’s much bigger than it looks, I didn’t want to be the creeper taking pictures in the gym!} 5:20 am I’m off the the gym right now…
I love my new hair ties. One of the other bridesmaids told me about them at Erin and Joe’s wedding, they’re pretty awesome. They don’t leave that ring around your wrist like those other elastics.
Lastly.. We’re going to Mexicali AGAIN tonight for dinner with our parents I told you it was good.
Happy Friday- Stay cool!
Mexicali- worth trying!
If you’re from the Holden are you’ve noticed that “Mexican” place that keeps changing names and ownership across from the bank. Well now it’s actually good! Before it was Playa Del Carmen, before that it was something else, and NOW it’s called Mexicali. There’s another one in Spencer and it got really good reviews on YELP, so Justin and I tried it out. We’re glad we did! Now we’ve got a go to Mexican place right down the street.
As we were driving home, we always ask each other what we give it for Yelp stars… I gave this a 5. Really because the location, prices, and the food was really good! the atmosphere was comfortable, staff was friendly, food was hot and portion sizes were reasonable. (enough for leftovers). Chips and salsa are at each table as you are seated. The salsa is really good, it’s got a bit of a kick to it, I’m a little picky with salsa- and this passes the test
We got the sampler to start with extra spicy wings: The wings weren’t that great (kinda soggy), but everything else was awesome.
For the entree I got the Ranchero salad, it was really good with fresh avocado and tons of chicken. Nothing was wrong with it (weird, because whenever I order out 9/10 times my order is wrong. I was quite pleased).
and JB got Fajita’s with steak and chicken you make table side with all the fixins’. Next time we’ll probably just get the guacamole as an appetizer because I was barely even hungry for my salad!
So if you’re in town and in the mood for Mexican- try Mexicali! We will definitely be going back..
Hope you had a great weekend!
