This day has turned out pretty crazy! My husband was working in the backyard all day, father-in-law came to help. I got a TON of 'little chores' done at home with my little guy running around. I thought my mother-in-law was coming over too, but I found out with 30-minutes left at the gym daycare she wasn't - so I BOOKED it over and squeezed in a really quick run. I pushed it, and did one of the fastest paces I can remember in a LONG time - 8:50min/mi average, but I actually did the last mile at ~8min/mile. I still don't know my "limits" so I started off at what I thought was fast, and bumped it up every few minutes until I finally got a good pace. I was VERY surprised!
We are heading out to a fancy steakhouse with the inlaws as well for a 4-course prixe-fixe menu. I am sharing with my son, and know EXACTLY what is being served, so I at least know what I am giving to my little guy. I am not sure how many changes can be accomodated to the courses I plan to eat, so I'm not going to sweat if there are some carrot shavings on my salad, etc. But the eggroll, potatoes, and dessert are definitely not on my menu.
http://delfriscos.com/menupdfs/Dalla...-Menu-2012.pdf
I am sooooooo glad I broke out our big, behemoth ice cream machine this weekend! The thing is ~30lb and a bit bulky, but it really does work great - it belonged to my husbands grandmother and I guess they don't make them like that anymore. Can't believe I waited so long to get that thing out - I found a more convenient place in the kitchen for it, so easy access! I had fun trying out some Cucumber & Lettuce Sorbet/Sherbert recipes. I'm going for a Rhubarb Ice Cream tonight using Wildberry Yogurt & Rhubarb Jam. I liked the idea of the Cucumber & Lettuce Sorbet's - the Cucumber turned out FANTASTIC - the Lettuce was more of an Italian Ice. The old ice cream machine comes with an old recipe book that has a big bunch of 'veggie ice cream' recipes! I was pleased to see the Lettuce Sorbet in there - 'Free Sorbet'!!!
This day has turned into a Hybrid Phase 1/Phase 3 day today - hubby loves the Strawberry & Cream Stuffed French Toast. I am going to try out some Quinoa breakfast dishes this week - although, who am I kidding - I am going to first make a double batch of Apricot Cheesecake for the next couple days!