weekend

Recent eats

Hi. Lily grew from my armpit.

She loves to distract me from my homework

Adjusting to the time change, a new job, and coming back from spring break all in one week has left me pooped. I can’t wait to (hopefully) sleep in this weekend!

Recent eats:

Crepes with lactose-free yogurt. I had them one night this week and then had them as leftovers the next day with chia seeds on top. It was my first time trying chia seeds and I kept feeling like I was going to grow a chia pet in my belly. Ch-ch-ch-chiaaaaa!

I’ve tried larabars before and thought they were just okay. Then I tried the carrot cake flavor. I love it!

Coffee with half & half while studying Spanish at school.

Salmon salad from a local restaurant. I was hungry like 30 minutes after eating this. Granola and peanut butter to the rescue!

A church lunch: beef veggie soup, salad, and a random assortment of meats, lasagna, and green beans. I forgot photography my dessert! It was coconut angel food cake 🙂

I’m off to teach spin class tonight from 6:15-7:00.. only two classes on Friday are separating me from the weekend!

What are you doing this weekend?

Lentil-Spinach Soup

I bought lentils for 79 cents a few weeks ago and finally decided to make something with them! I had some basic soup-making ingredients on hand so I decided to make some soup!

Lentil-Spinach Soup

Ingredients:

-1 tablespoon olive oil

-6 cloves garlic

-1/2 cup chopped celery

-1 cup chopped carrot

-1 cup chopped onion

-8 cups broth (I used vegetarian)

-2 cups dried lentils

-1/2 teaspoon dried oregano

-1/2 teaspoon salt

-1/2 teaspoon black pepper

-1 (10 ounce) package of frozen chopped spinach, thawed

Directions: 

1. In a large stockpot, heat the oil and saute garlic, celery, onions, and carrot until tender. Add the stock and the rinsed lentils.

2. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer. Cover and cook for 45 minutes or until lentils are tender. Stir occasionally.

3. Add the oregano, salt, pepper, and spinach. Simmer uncovered for 15 minutes.

Enjoy!

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Happy Friday! Today I’m going to probably run on the dreadmill due to the snow in Pittsburgh. Then I have fitness theory and creative writing. Tonight = bowling night!

Have a great weekend ❤