Zucchini Love

Last night we had a great dinner at Satsuma in the Bywater. Usually this is my quick go to for lunch and ice tea since it is 2 blocks from my office but now they are open for dinner an it is deelish!

My menu included:

Chili oil, salt and paprika marcona almonds

Zucchini salad

Steamed mussels with salami
Hubs had the trout with chili oil and a mint and orange aioli

Lillet on ice

Yum!

Hump Day Fun

Today I wish I was biking instead of driving home from work, but I've got to let the pups out quick so we can meet some friends for dinner.

Looking forward to some yummy food from Satsuma!

Cake, Cake, Cake

Today was one of my best friends and former college roommates bdays! We had a fun time drinking wine and hanging outside at Bougliny Tavern( http://www.boulignytavern.com/) on Magazine. Must eats ate the tempura green beans, Gouda beignets and Kobe pigs in a blanket yum!

We will be continuing the celebration this weekend at Ship Island! Get ready for the debauchery!

Sunny Days

This weekend was rainy and gloomy but still very productive with lots of spring cleaning and visiting our friends' baby Ava-what a cutie!

Yesterday was a beautiful day out we turned off the A/C and slept with the windows open (uh-maz-ing for Nola!)

We enjoyed the weather today and so did the pups!

Biker Bling

I can't believe how gorgeous the weather has been! I am praying it stays this way for a few more weeks. I love riding my bike to work on a beautiful day. It's also NOLA Navy week and those sailors all around town are great eye candy. I need to get some pictures while I'm not riding.

Puppy Love

I'm a sucker for a cute puppy. My friend is looking for a Boston Terrier and I saw this cutie and had to get a pic for her! His name is Jackson perfect for a Nola pup!

Roasted

Trying to get back in the workout routine is tough! My hubs and I went on a run and then he made us a delicious dinner.

Roasted chicken, potatoes and kale

Mmmmm

Turtle Time...

After an fun-filled weekend work got me down yesterday and a trip to the pet store was needed to lift my spirits (and buy toys for the dogs). I saw this turtle and it immediately cheered me up!

Thank goodness for the little things in life that can make you smile :)

Biking, Boiling an Festing!

This weekend kicked off festival season with French Quarter Fest, the largest free musical festival in the country.

Friday started off with a crawfish boil at my office which was lots of fun!

Then on Saturday we rode our bikes to the ferry then rode it over to the west bank for another boil with some friends.

We ended the night Festing and seeing one our our favorite bands, Honey Island Swamp Band (they played at our wedding)

Sunday I went to a bridal luncheon which was at Ste. Marie and yummy with 25-cent mimosas!

Then it was back to Festing it up! I'm exhausted and going to spend the night in with the husband celebrating our 6 months of marriage :)

Honey Island Swamp Band 

St. Louis Cathedral 

Bicycle Built for Two

Mmm Crawfish

Puppy Love

Last night we got a little crazy! Went to the Loyola Young Alumni Happy Hour. I enjoyed one to many Tito's and sodas. It was ok because I slept in late with these pups! Now off to a crawfish boil and French Quarter Fest! Woo! Happy Friday

Learning to Saw

Tonight I took an interesting jewelry making class with my friend Krell.

We were taught how to "saw" jewelry. It was tough work but a lot of fun.

Thomas Mann, a new orleans jewelry designer, taught the class and has a book about sawing-check him out here: http://www.thomasmann.com/

It was fun but tough work so I'm going to keep my day job and spend that money on buying his jewelry.

Shrimp & Orzo Pasta

Tonight my hubby and I cooked another healthy meal. Although he did most of the cooking this is my favorite recipe and I assumed my sous chef position.

The recipe is super easy and yummy, here's the recipe:

Shrimp & Orzo Pasta
3/4 lb of orzo
1/2 cup lemon juice (3 lemons)
2 lbs shrimp
1 cup scallions
1 cucumber (finely diced)
1 cup parsley (finely chopped)
1/2 cup red onion (finely chopped)
1 bell pepper (finely chopped)
3/4 lb feta cheese
Ground pepper
Salt
1/2 a cup Olive oil

Pre-heat oven to 400 F

Boil orzo for 9-11 mins

Place the shrimp on a foil lined baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.

Roast in the oven for 6 minutes.

Toss everything in a bowl and serve warm or chilled.

Bon appetite!

I want to ride my bicycle

Brett and I have been riding our bikes to work recently, well really me recently he has been doing it for a while.

The weather has been nice and won't last long before it become sweltering so enjoying the extra exercise and fuel savings while we can!

Here we go...

Well, here we go! I have been thinking about blogging for a while now, but haven't had the time/willpower to sit down and do it!

Today on my just get off your butt and run with the dogs I thought today is the day!

I have almost been married for 6 months and I need to:

• Eat better and get back in shape

Since getting married I have ignored working out thinking I'm married he doesn't care! He loves me till death do us part. Well I still care and I have been slacking for too long! After the honeymoon there was Thanksgiving, then Christmas, then work travel, then Mardi Gras....OK enough is enough!

Bikini season is coming soon!!!!

Ok here I go..this was tonight's dinner and step one into the world of blogging, eating better and working out.

Health Salad with Grilled Venison by Chef Brett aka my hot hubby

 P.S. I then had a Blue Bell Butter Crunch Bar....but I did run :)