Thursday, April 14, 2011

Blue Skies Ahead


I have been non-exsistent lately...... in the blogging world anyway. I have been keeping up on reading blogs just not commenting and not posting! Bad blogger :(

I have good reasonings... busy schedule, studying for insurance exam (which I passed today)! SCORE!, work, work and more work. However not that my studying is done I am hoping to get into the habit of posting a lot more and being able to have some fun!!!! We had some great weather in Milwaukee recently a couple days of 70 and 80 degrees which is really uncommon in April for WI weather. Getting ready for the summer months really bring a smile to my face!

I did finally get to try out this amazing restaurant in Milwaukee called Roots Restaurant & Cellar. This place is really great. I enjoyed every delicious bite. It has been a couple weeks since I was there so I am going to do my best and remember what these dishes were:
Parsnip "Ribs" Appetizer
Tempeh Taquitos

Coconut Oil Popcorn, Pickled Veggies and Chili flavored Chickpeas

My main course - Roasted Cauliflower over Balsamic Cream and Lentils.....Oh yes it tastes as good as it sounds :)

I love this place - so many creative and interesting options to choose from and they have a great wine selection as well. I can't wait to go back. They also have a rewards card for frequent patrons, which I think is a great idea!

They also have a nice view of downtown Milwaukee...


I made some delicious tofu that I had to use up last night for dinner.
I pressed the tofu with my wonderful tofu press.
Melted 1 TBSP of earth balance in a pan
added 1/2 yellow onion - once translucent add tofu (sprinkle with salt and pepper)
add Green pepper, mushrooms, broccoli etc
I enjoy cooking the tofu with all the ingredients so it absorbs the flavor.
I also added in a bunch of kale and spinach. Once the spinach and kale is cooked down and soft & my tofu is browned - I am ready to eat!
Added this into an Ezekiel Tortilla with Salsa & hot sauce!! Yummmmm....... flavors are so good!

I have also been busy with a few sporting events in the past 2 weeks..
Milwaukee Brewers for the WIN!

Milwaukee Bucks also for the WIN!
Kaela (my step sister) and I decided that we are lucky charms for sporting events. They always WIN when we go!!!! :)

Since I was so horrible with the 30 day Challenge I am going to try to do as many questions as I can to get this done and over with ASAP!

DAY 60 20: Nicknames: Nikki, Little Foot, Chicka, Colie
DAY 21: Favorite ALL TIME picture of myself?
This would be my most recent favorite that is easily accessible to me :)

Taken on St Patrick's Day :)

DAY 22: What's in your purse?
Not overly stuffed today but I always have my wallet, makeup bag, lip gloss, right now I have some coupons from bebe in there, a mini deoderant, bronzer, business cards, tanning goggles, mints, a camera, change, and a lighter. Random.... lol

Cheers to a great weekend and blue (summer) skies ahead!!!!

Nichole

3 comments:

  1. why hello channel :) i have never heard of a tofu press! you have to share what it does!!

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  2. Cara read this post from a couple months ago when I first bought my tofu press.... love love love this thing!
    http://foodfitnessfashionista.blogspot.com/2011/01/tofu-scramble.html

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  3. I'm in MN and you are right- Monday and Tuesday were gorgeous and in the 70s, and today... the forecast includes snow? what?
    Oh well, it has to warm up for good sooner or later!
    Cheers!
    meri
    merigoesround.blogspot.com

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