I worked 12.5 hours day - long, I know. I posted on Twitter that I've been walking [fast] for the last 12 hours and no matter how many times I do it, it doesn't get [physically] easier. 8 hour shifts on the unit (I work on a transplant floor of a hospital) go by sooo fast. It's the last 4 hours that test my perseverance ;)
So now I'm home, cuddled up on the couch with a glass of vino...
And patiently waiting while Kels (sister) cooks dinner. Life is good, my friends. Who doesn't like to be waited on, right? In the meantime, I decided to take some pics of Michael with my new camera...
This one cracks me up.
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Dinner was pretty fantastic. Kelsey's scallops are to-die-for.
Lightly seasoned with extra virgin olive oil, sea salt, black pepper and tossed with fresh garlic.
Served with red quinoa and roasted asparagus
Quinoa (boil until soft)
1 cup quinoa
2 cups water
1 cup organic chicken broth (can use veggie)
1/4 t cumin
pinch cayenne
sea salt
black pepper
Asparagus
Steam until soft
Toss in diced garlic, evoo, s/p
Satay until garlic is roasted
Broil 5 mins until crispy
Love.
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Well I'm off to bed, have to be on the [hospital] floor for 7am! eek. See you tomorrow..
What are your New Years Plans?
What are you looking to most in the new year?
I am looking for passion in the new year! Have a lovely day tomm!
ReplyDeleteScallops are my favorite kind of seafood- they're so buttery and delicious!!
ReplyDeleteNew Years? Ugh, don't remind me. We still have yet to make concrete plans!!
Oh my, I adore scallops. I bought some last week with the intention of cooking them all and using the second portion for a salad later on in the week, but they disappeared in one night... oops! SO good though! Hope you had a very Merry Christmas girly! :)
ReplyDeleteI like scallops, but only if they're slightly crisp on the outside. Double points if they're wrapped in bacon.
ReplyDeleteOh, and I love that photo of the pup blinking. So cute!
Rest up!
Oh yum yum yum!! That looks delicious. I just got some red quinoa and now I think I'll make it :)
ReplyDeleteMmm scallops are the best :) Especially with asparagus and quinoa, sounds like your sister is an amazing cook! Thanks for sharing and good luck at work!
ReplyDeleteThat dinner looks fantastic! Thanks for the comment on my blog!
ReplyDeleteI pretty much wrote that out from memory. I did the whole "bring a notebook" but I found it just took a lot of time! Sometimes I will write my workout out before hand and then during the workout I will just cross things off/make adjustments (for a higher/lower weights, etc)
Hope that helps!
Would you believe that I've never eaten scallops! I'm a huge seafood fan!
ReplyDeleteAs for NYE, I have no idea what I'm doing! It may just be a family night! :)
I'm back to work too. :-( Lovely dinner, I've never tried red quinoa, but yours looks wonderful.
ReplyDeleteWe have no New Year's plans yet, probably a low-key family gathering or a fun evening of celebrating at home. Next year - many more recipes and fitness goals.
What a beautiful way to spend the day! Relaxing with wine in the comfy slippers :) I did that most of the day as well!! Christmas morning was endless amounts of mimosas ;)
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Just found your blog! I am a fellow DC gal. I love quinoa but haven't tried the red kind, do they taste the same?
ReplyDeleteCan't wait to follow along with your blog!
I think I'll try quinoa that way---mine is pretty boring lately! Do you prefer the red? I've been partial to the white so far, and it seems a little less expensive around here, but I don't know why!
ReplyDeletesounds like such a relaxing day!!! boy, I miss red wine in the winter!!!
ReplyDelete@Christina Oooh, I love meeting other DCers!
ReplyDeleteI liked the red quino but it seemed to take longer to cook (maybe 10 mins longer to boil?)
@Lisa I'm not sure which I prefer. They seem to taste the same but the red takes longer to cook (or so it seemed to me!)
ReplyDeleteLove the booty slippers!
ReplyDeleteYumm!Those scallops look delicious. Reminds me of Foodbuzz! I give you props for working such a hard job.
ReplyDeleteOh, those long shifts at the hospital ON MY FEET are difficult for me too! Yesterday especially since I had the prior week off.
ReplyDeleteI'd like to wear a pedometer one day to see actually how many steps I take, because I know it's LOTS of them. Since I am so used to 12 1/2 hour shifts, whenever I only work 8 it feels so easy. Its all in what your used to.
Glad your dinner was cooked for you tonight. My husband made mine too :)
@Amy at TheSceneFromMe I'm the SAME way! 8 hr shifts are a piece of cake! The last 4 hours is KILLER. Where do you work?
ReplyDeleteLooks like you had a great Christmas! (catching up on your posts). I'm running in a race on New Year's Day, so NYE is going to be low-key.
ReplyDeleteIn 2011 looking forward to getting more involved in my blog, opening an Etsy shop, and running more races! :)
When are you coming home again?
Oh yes please to the scallops and mucklucks with wine. What a wonderful winter evening
ReplyDeleteKatherine