This day is flying by!! Probably because it’s so windy outside!
I looked at my clock at 11:50, checked the group exercise schedule, and realized there was a BodyPump class starting in 20 minutes.
I COULD MAKE IT!
Under one condition: an automobile took me there.
I drove today, and felt a little bit like someone throwing a recyclable bottle in the trash. I have a policy that if you can bike somewhere you should. If you can walk, you should. The policy is bendable for rain and fancy clothes. But today the sun was shining! Time was of the essence and our wind chill is horrible, so I think I need to be a little lighter on myself sometimes about biking.
BodyPump was fun. I’m liking it more and more as I get used to it. And my arm muscles are most definitely getting more toned just from a few weeks of more lifting. After Pump, I ran into Karen and we went on a 7 mile bike ride together – on the Espresso bikes! I tried one out with Larbs in Boston and loved the virtual ride, along with the challenging hills. It’s really like biking outside! Gets me out of breath too. 30 minutes FLEW by!
Lunch –>
A fried egg on an English muffin with pumpkin butter. Mmmm!!! This muffin was one that Karen thought was my favorite Bread Basket brand but it was not. Disappointment. Can’t wait to restock those! But still tasted awesome – nice and fluffy!
On the side, I assembled a huge salad –
- Spinach
- Carrot
- Celery
- Broc
- Fig
- Walnuts
- Bleu Cheese
- Honey
- Faith’s Rosemary Salt
Candy Cane Lane!
Would the person who sent me this cute little bowl in a package without a note or return address like to identify themselves!? I’d like to say thank you!
A big congrats to Caitlin and her Positivity Project big win last night for Operation Beautiful (donating to Girls On The Run, a great organization I volunteered with one semester) and to Angela for her finalist-ism in Project Food Blog!
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Lastly, OpenSky Christmas presents out the wazoo – a new line has arrived and I am SO VERY EXCITED!!! More later!!
Alicia says
That egg sandwich looks scrumptious!
April says
I have to give you a HUGE thank you for introducing me to the Candy Cane Lane tea. That stuff is amazing and addicting!
Angie @ Musings of a Violet Monkey says
Love all the mugs… so pretty!!
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Nicole says
How do you make a simple egg sandwich look so pretty?
sweeter salt says
I love the print on those mugs, so pretty! I’ve never heard of espresso bikes, but after a quick google, they seem cool! A good stand in for winter.
Laura
Michele @ Healthy Cultivations says
You definitely must have an exception for wind chill. Rain (especially when warm outside) is one thing, but extreme wind in winter is DANGEROUS!!!
Valerie @ City|Life|Eats says
I so agree!
Christin@purplebirdblog says
Those mugs are lovely!!
Kjirsten- Balanced Healthy Life says
I love all the pretty colors of all your dishes. It makes your meals look extra yummy! I love egg sandwhiches as well, and have never tried putting pumpkin butter on one! Looks great!
Katy @ A Healthy Shot says
We are bowl twins!!! I have the same bowl, but I didn’t send one to you, sorry 🙁 I found mine at my neighbor’s yard sale last summer, and she only had one. Can’t wait to hear if you find out who it’s from/where they picked it up!
Amy K. @ onehealthypeanut says
I have that bowl too! Which I bought at a thrift store, love it!!
MyBeautifulAir says
mmmmm egg+english muffin is the best combo! looks good!
Heather (Heather's Dish) says
there’s just something about eggs and english muffins that makes my mouth water every time. such a perfect texture combo!
Meri @ Meri Goes Round says
I want those mugs! Except I need them in XXXL for my tea 🙂
Namaste Gurl says
CUTE cups, my goodness! 🙂
Estela @ Weekly Bite says
Love that cute coffee mug!! Can’t wait to see it in your Open Sky store 🙂
Holly @ couchpotatoathlete says
I love those colored mugs with the Gingko leaves — they are so pretty!
I wonder if McD will ever come out with a egg mcmuffin with pumpkin butter on top 🙂
shannon (the daily balance) says
those colored mugs are beautiful! filling them with coffee treats (chocolate stir sticks, biscotti, gormet hot chocolate, tea bags, etc.) would make a great gift!!
Kelsey says
Another bowl twin over here 🙂
I have a set of three of those that I picked up at an estate sale!! But, I’m not the one who sent one to you.
Allie (Live Laugh Eat) says
You should be commended for biking/walking whenever possible (minus a few times). It is so frigid out. Don’t be so hard on yourself though! It’s all about balance.
Averie (LoveVeggiesandYoga) says
Lovely anon gifts are wayyyy better than anon comments! Hope you figure out who the kind person was. The bowl is awesome!
🙂
Dani says
I am so glad someone else loves Candy Cane Lane as much as we do. Even my dad (burly Montana man) drinks it! Must be the chicory?
Merry Christmas and thank you for inspiring us all this year.
Valerie @ City|Life|Eats says
And awesome looking lunch by the way 🙂
Stacey says
I love the size of your salad, it looks huge!
Cathy B. @ Bright Bakes says
gorgeous coffee cups!
love,
cathy b. @ brightbakes
Simply Life says
Oooh fun mugs!
Ashley says
It looks like Christmas landed early on your doorstep!!! Man I love eggs…that muffin samich looks perfect. 🙂
Michelle (The Runner's Plate) says
I like your policy about riding the bike vs. driving!
Angela (Oh She Glows) says
I can’t wait to start up body pump again…my friend recently gave me a discounted gym pass so I might be signing up soon to change things up for the winter. I used to love body pump back in university and it creates tone so quickly. Hopefully the music is better now than it was then though, lol.
Thanks for the mention too!
Amy at TheSceneFromMe says
All those mugs are gorgeous! Makes me want some hot tea now! Or eggnog in a mug, I love eggnog 🙂
Katy (The Singing Runner) says
Whew! Tell me about wind gusts! Yesterday I ran in 28 mph gusts! It was ridicious!
Those mugs are SUPER adorable! I love coffee mugs!!!!
Jess @ atasteofconfidence says
You bike so much- don’t be hard on yourself!
Stacy @ Every Little Thing says
So excited about Caitlin!
Love those new mugs too. They’re so pretty.
That fried egg looks tasty; will have to get some english muffins for topping with egg ASAP!
Hillary [Nutrition Nut on the Run] says
How do anon senders get your mailing address — creepy, no!?
Kath says
Well I’m sure it’s someone I know – I just don’t know who!
Nancy K @ Nancy'sPerfect10 says
That breakfast sandwich looks delish!
Ali says
Never ever would have thought to put pumpkin butter with an egg on an english muffin, but now it sounds as natural & delish as anything could be.
I have a jar in the fridge that is aching for new ideas. Thanks!
Beautiful bowl too. Hoping you discover the secret sender soon.
Laura (Starloz) says
i’m inspired to have eggs in a muffin now.
Mary @ Bites and Bliss says
Glad you had a good class! And that biking thing sounds pretty cool..plus you don’t have to deal with the wind freezing your face like outdoor biking!
Casey says
I am loving those coffee mugs! Think I will have to treat myself to some Open Sky after Christmas!
Krystina says
I LOVE that white/tan mug. So pretty.
Anna @ Newlywed, Newly Veg says
Ha, so funny that you got a mystery bowl 🙂
I try to bike and walk when I can, but I agree– bad weather is a trump card.
Hannah says
For a second I thought you’d somehow got the pumpkin INTO the egg, then I realised the orange was probably just the yolk. D’oh!
Lauren says
I didn’t send you that bowl but I was so excited to see it. My grandma had a set of those bowls and they were passed on to my dad when she died and somehow, bowl by bowl, the whole set ended up broken 🙁
jenfung says
I love those mugs too, especially the one you were using !
SOUL + FOOD says
eggs on an english muffin with salad – what a simple yet effective lunch! this is a great idea!
lynn (The Actors Diet) says
pretty cups! i’ve been craving english muffins lately – they remind me of my brother, i guess i miss him around the holidays!
Allie says
I’ve gotta try candy cane lane tea, I’ve heard only good about it ! I love, LOVE an english muffin + fried egg (I like to eat it with tomato soup). Never tried it with any ‘butter’ hmmmm.. good idea :o)
Laura I. says
It was so cold out there today–don’t fret about not riding the bike. It would have been painful with that wind chill.
stacey-healthylife says
Looks like a good lunch non the less. I agree with the biking and walking rule. But it’s okay under circumstances.
Larbs says
Exciting that your gym has the expresso bikes! And, that bowl looks a lot like my bud bowl…
Shannon (A Better Me) says
Super cute mugs! Can’t wait! That sandwich looks awesome too! 😀
J3nn (Jenn's Menu and Lifestyle Blog) says
That is my perfect meal; sandwich + salad = YUM x 1000000000
Alaina says
I love those mugs!!
My mom has little bowls just like that. 🙂
Sam says
Didn’t you use a bowl like that just the other day? My mom had those bowls too, in all different sizes.