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My Black & Bleu

January 17, 2012 by Kristin

You know, I bought a 20 class yoga card at Yogani on 7/18/2009, just three days after moving back to Tampa from Dallas.  That class card should have been all sorts of used up by say…  August, maybe September, of 2009.  But it wasn’t.  I renewed the card on 1/20/2010 and, embarrassingly, again on 4/19/2011.  I think the lady at the counter felt badly for me at that point and set my new class card to expire on 12/2/2036.

Tonight, I decided to use up the remaining classes (for real this time) before I head back to Texas.  Even though there’s always a chance I’ll end up back in Tampa sometime between now and 2036, let’s not hope for that.

After yoga, I headed to the market to pick up ingredients for my version of a Black & Bleu.

I may or may not have had this song stuck in my head as I cruised through the aisles.

I scooped up the bluest bleu I could find and headed home to sauté portobellos in coconut oil.  I sprinkled garlic salt and crushed red pepper liberally and let them finish cooking.  I topped mixed greens with the heavily seasoned shrooms and cheese and called it a meal.

I intentionally over-seasoned the mushrooms (beware of pepper sneezes!) so there wasn’t a need for dressing.  And with all the umami-ness going on, this was quite possibly the easiest, meat-free, meatiest salad on earth!

Filed Under: fitness, lifestyle, recipes Tagged With: black and bleu salad, bleu cheese, fitness, gluten free, portobello mushrooms, recipes, umami, vegetarian, yoga

Cure For The Common Monday

January 16, 2012 by Kristin

Narrow Leather Belts @ Urban Outfitters

 Sleeveless Pintuck Top @ Tulle

 

Project Leader Skirt @ ModCloth

Pop Garden Case @ Cuptakes Cases

Stainless Steel Cutlery Set @ Amazon

Filed Under: fashion, lifestyle Tagged With: cure for the common monday, fashion, lifestyle

Sealing The Deal

January 15, 2012 by Kristin

I officially signed a lease for a place in Austin today!!  After a week (that seemed like a month) of potential roommate talk, living alone seemed like the right-est thing to do.  I took a courtesy tour of the apartment complex, knowing I had no other option in my location of choice, and signed my little heart away.

Immediately after signing, the apartment manager handed me a little red keychain and a list of places that offer specials to residents.  For real??  We didn’t waste any time before walking over to TNT (Tacos & Tequila) for wild mushroom queso, jalapeno cocktails, smoky guacamole (made table-side), and lots of tacos.

See you soon 78703!!!

 

Filed Under: lifestyle, restaurant reviews Tagged With: austin, lifestyle, texas, TNT

Thirsty Planet

January 15, 2012 by Kristin

As soon as Skylar let me know that she and her roommate signed a bunch of us up for the Thirsty Planet beer tour, I couldn’t wait.  I love tours.  I can’t wait to play the “new girl” card when I move to Austin and tour everything and anything.

Most of us chose the seven dollar deal where you get three pints and a souvenir glass.

Skylar will have to hold on to this gem until the move next month!!

We toured the brewery, asked a bunch of ridiculous questions, and enjoyed our beers in the sunshine.

I can’t get over how many people I’ve met over the past few days.  Everyone here is so down to welcome a new friend to their circle!

What do you think are the most helpful things to do to meet new people in a new city?   

Filed Under: lifestyle, restaurant reviews Tagged With: austin, brewery, texas, thirsty planet, tours

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Hi, I’m Kristin – Austin mom, core memory maker, and retired food blogger. I share kid-friendly vacation itineraries and local adventures that turn ordinary days into stories worth retelling.

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