Our Weekend

How was your weekend? Our weekend revolved mostly around food. What else is new? We layed low, ate, and officially got sucked into Orange is the New Black. Is anyone else watching!? We are only four episodes in because someone keeps falling asleep, but I am hooked.

It's always time for champs. If you can get your hands on this, I promise you will love it.

I made this for dinner on Friday. Highly recommend.

Saturday morning waffles.

We had to work off some of our carb-fest by taking a hike with the dogs!

Discovered that Mr. O loves apples

sips & snacks with some girlfriends

coconut milk ice cream with fresh fruit

On Sunday, J&I volunteered at a huge event with our animal foundation. I loved the centerpieces (How did I not get any pictures of the dogs??) 

You all are going to think I have a major obsession with quinoa, which may or may not be true... but, I was pretty proud of myself for creating this masterpiece on a whim last night using what I had in my fridge. It is so simple and healthy. Here is the recipe:

- 1 cup quinoa

- 1 TBSP oil

- 1/2 an onion, sliced

- 2 zucchinis, cut into half moons

- 2 tsp of dried herbs (I used my favorite Mural of Flavor from Penzeys)

- handful of french green beans, halved

- 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved

- fresh basil, torn into pieces

- 1 avocado, cut into cubes

- S&P to taste

optional:

- grilled chicken, cut into cubes

- mini mozzarella balls

*please use all organic ingredients if possible*

Cook the quinoa in broth or water. While quinoa cooks, warm oil in a saute pan over medium-low heat. Add the onion and pinch of salt, cook for 3 minutes, or until it starts to get soft. Add the zucchini and dried herbs. Give it a quick stir, and then do not move it around in the pan! You want it to get a bit caramelized, about 8 minutes. When the quinoa is about 2 minutes away from being done, add the green beans to the veggie saute. Cook until they are tender but not too soft.

Once quinoa is done, mix it with the veggies in a big bowl. Add the cherry tomatoes, basil, avocado, grilled chicken, and mozzarella balls if using. Season with S&P, and enjoy!