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Morning everyone!

Last night, my family and I went to my fave little French Bistro in Kenmore Sq., Petit Robert Bistro. I love it so much; it is just so quaint and amazing — it makes me long to go back to Paris. However, I am perfectly content with Petit Robert’s food … and especially their desserts … until then. Unfortunately no pictures — it really wasn’t the environment where that would have been appropriate, haha, but I wish I could have shown you the gorgeousness that graced my plate(s). haha

I got the “*Pan Seared U10 Scallops, Creamy Crab and Endive Sauce“. It was to.die.for. The thing I love about PR Bistro is that they give you just enough food — you’re not overly stuffed, but you get what you pay for. It was delicious and creamy, and mmmmMMM good. For dessert (a MUST), I got their special which was White Chocolate Bread Pudding. Ahh, this stuff is sooo good. The combo of creamy and crunchy — and just amazingness. haha Two thumbs up. :)

This morning, I rannn to class — I got a coffee (an ICED coffee because, temperature-wise, it’s gorrrgeous), and that was my breakfast. I then waited around to register for my next round of courses at 10. Thankfully, I got what I needed (although a 9am-er is not what I wanted, it’s later than this semester! haha).

I got back here, and cracked open a Naked Green Machine. I also have a sandwich waiting for me in the fridge — which I’m excited about. A tomato, basil and mozz sandwich. Yum, yum, yum, yum. :)

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I’ve got a class later, and that’s about it. :) I’m looking forward to diving into that sandwich in a bit.haha

Hope everyone’s day is going well!!

Peace, Love & Munchies.

Eat Fresh

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Morning all! Well, it’s almost afternoon, now, isn’t it? haha Thankfully the clouds that took up the sky earlier this morning are starting to part, and some sunshine is peaking through — but it’s still waaaay chilly out there!

I stopped by Starbucks and got my morning latte; unfortunately, I think the guy at the register didn’t hear me correctly, and I got a skinny vanilla instead of skinny hazelnut — I told the guy it was no big deal though…one, I didn’t want to be late to class, and two…not that big of a deal to me. However, in hindsight – I wish I had gotten it fixed because I realized (through lacks of sweets in my life) that some things are just “too sweet” for me now. Their sugar free vanilla syrup is one of those things. I drank about half of my drink, but ended up tossing the rest.

Though, not before getting a pic of the glorious red cup. hahahaha

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Now some of you may be asking, “Jil, I thought you got an espresso maker. Why are you still buying lattes??” Well, unfortunately, after the first couple of (deliciously successful!) uses the little rubber ring that seals certain parts of my espresso maker — got burned or something. I think I may not have properly cleaned it, . I.E. I didn’t realize the rubber ring came out. The singed rubber makes for some not so tasty espresso (okay, so I never tasted it, but espresso smelled like burned rubber instead of coffee…so I assume it tasted like crap). haha I’m glad I found the source of the smell though – it’s an easy (and cheap) enough fix.  So this weekend I’m going to go find another rubber ring…I assume that I can find them at most hardware stores.

Anywho…so I stopped by DeLuca’s Market on Newbury and picked up some Nonfat Fage greek yogurt and some Naked Green Machine. A healthy part of a complete breakfast. haha I ran out of yogurt yesterday and it was a quick fix, and I also just ran out of Green Goodness. The guy who worked there was so nice; I think I was the only person in the store. If you’ve seen any of the recent pics of Katie Holmes when she was out and about in Boston, you’ve seen DeLuca’s. haha It’s just a tiny little grocery/convenience store, but they do good sandwiches and they carry some pretty stellar specialty items, too. :)

Anyway – BREAKFAST:

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I’ve got a busy afternoon ahead of me, but I’m going to get some Subway (Eat Fresh!) for lunch. Yummm Veggie Delight!! haha

TGIF!! Have a great Friday everyone!!

Peace, Love & Munchies!

RRRoastin'

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Today was a pretty good day overall. I’m happy that it’s over though. I don’t have have my normal class tomorrow sooo it’s officially the weekend for me! Woo! Unfortunately, that means I have about 1,001 things to do …cuz you know, professors are so good at spacing out all of the stuff you have due.

Today I watched the movie “Un Secret” for my French class…boy, was it..well, not depressing…but thought provoking. I kind of wish I owned it so that I could watch it again. There’s something odd about sitting in a computer lab, with headphones on, surrounded by strangers and watching a movie. haha

Anyway, onto the food! That’s the important part, right? haha Well, I went to Whole Foods around noon to find myself a bite to eat. NEVER again will I go to this particular store at noon. It’s was ridiiiculously busy (its location makes it an easy lunch spot).  It was like people had never seen food before. Plus, buffet etiquette was lacking so I passed on the whole “food bar” aspect.

I ended up getting a small portion of a run of the mill avocado roll. It was yummy. Nothing too exciting. It was just enough food though, and satisfied my hunger. I got a Green Machine from our little “lounge café” on campus – I had most of it but unfortunately forgot it in my last class…boo.

*Note: I did not take these beautiful sushi photos — but they look like my lunch today — substituting the white sushi rice, for brown rice.

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Oh, while I’m thinking of it…I tried  Trader Joe’s version of the Green Machine (“Trader Joe’s Very Green Juice Blend), and it was verrrrry close in taste. More than taste, it was just a touch more acidic than the Naked Juice version, but still very, very good.

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Back on track now, I came home and immediate turned on the oven. Got out a zucchini, some cabbage, some olive oil, onion powder, salt, pepper, and red pepper flake and roasted the veggies. YUM!

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I also broke out my trusty rice maker and made a tonnn of brown rice (6 cups cooked). I season it with some Mrs. Dash Seasoning – Southwest Chipotle. I love this thing. Best appliance I have in my apartment – fo sho.

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I’ll probably have a little rice, later, when it’s done. For now, veggies and maybe some applesauce later. haha Oooh the possibilities!

Hope everyone has a wonderful Thursday!

180!

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Well, well. It’s the end of Wednesday isn’t it? Already? Whoo! haha I cannot believe what a 180 I did since yesterday…in terms of how I feel. It just served as an example to me as to just how important water is to our bodies — I mean I never really sit down and think about it, and sure I definitely drink enough of it. But…boy oh boy…major dehydration is NO GOOD!

Today I was so productive — yesterday, I was just going through the motions. I did some grocery shoppin’! I love me some Trader Joe’s. Of course, it was also a gorgeous fall day. One thing I’ve come to realize is that…yes, New England weather is as temperamental as it can get…but ya know what? The really crappy days make you reallllly appreciate the beautiful ones.

Case and point:

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Anyway, I walked away from Trader Joe’s with tonnnns of stuff (for under $50 bucks…close..but still under!!)

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Look at that — nothin over $4! :)

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I’m so excited to try the Pumpkin Pancake and Waffle Mix and the Pumpkin Butter. I saw Jenna bought some from TJ’s and it just looked so delicious that I had to buy it! Also, I’m really excited to try our their version of the “Green Machines” (Very Green Juice Blend) I’ve come to love. I was disappointed that they didn’t have it in the big size (though they had one in mango…so I got that one, too)…but the small one’s were easily half of the price of the others…so I scooped up a couple.

Breakfast…got myself a coffee. :) And had some pomegranate greek yogurt plus sunflower seeds. And then some popcorn and tea, which kind of held me through lunch.

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I had class til about 7…so I came home and heated up some leftovers from last night — but added some extra soy sauce, some sesame seed oil and a few sunflower seeds (for crunch, obv). And I had some grapes with it. Random, I know.

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I’ve got some work to do — and some organizing and cleaning to do as well….so I’m off! I hope everyone had a wonderful dayy!!

It's Friday, I'm in love!

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Woohooo!! TGIF! I am so excited that it is Friday! This weekend (which is loooong) I am going to do as much relaxing as humanly possible. My brother’s best friend is getting deployed to Afghanistan at the end of October (sadness) so we are having a small get-together with him tonight. I apologize in advance if I don’t make a post or it is lacking in pictures, I might be a little caught up!!! Look how empty my fridge is though…so sad. Shopping very, very soon.

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Condiments, Laughing Cow, various waters, pre-cooked brown rice and some wine and champagne that I have yet to open (It was given to me as a housewarming/college graduation gift). Nothin’ perishable though, right now.

An amazing thing happened this morning — I didn’t get Starbucks. haha Instead I brought my Green Machine with my to class, and sipped on it through the lecture. However, after class, I went to Whole Foods and treated myself to Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Muffin!! So delicious and a great reward for the week.

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Right now, I’m munchin’ on some Honey Oikos (to which I added sunflower seeds) and preparing to clean my apartment HARDCORE! haha

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Hope everyone is having a wonderful Friday, and has some great plans for their weekends!!