Breakfast Casserole

Sunday morning, I woke up and was craving a breakfast casserole. I had seen one on Pinterest that looked yummy, so I changed a few things up and stuck it in the oven! It turned out really good! I will definitely be adding this to my list of "breakfast recipes." S approved, too! ;)

Here is the link: Breakfast Casserole

 

The only thing that I switched up is egg whites instead of eggs,

turkey sausage instead of regular sausage, and I added a little turkey bacon.

 

Weekend Recap

Friday night, S and I went to  see MEMPHIS at the Orpheum! It was amazing! We loved every minute of it! We had dinner at Automatic Slims before. If you have never been there, you definitely should try it! Half off on martinis and appetizers until 7:00!

 

At the Orpheum!

I met up with my brother's gf after the show :)

 

 

 

Saturday night, we went to see DMB at Snowden Grove!

He puts on such a good show. S has seen him SIX times

in concert, but this was my first time. He definitely

impressed me. My brother and his girlfriend also had

tickets, but they were not with ours..Later in the show,

they came down and met up with us. It was a fun night!

Morgan and I at the show! It was outside.

Excuse my hair. ha!

 

S and I rocking out to Dave Matthews!

The group!

 

 

It was a fun weekend, but I'm definitely glad

the week started back! I needed some rest from the

crazy,busy weekend we had! ha!

 

Weekly Outfits

I really wish I had someone to take photos in the morning before I head to work, but I don't...Oh well.... ;) Enjoy! Also...Thank you SO,SO much for all the wonderful comments! It feels good that people have noticed all of my hard work! 

 

 

Tuesday Outfit:

Target coral silk top

J.Crew white skinnies

Turquoise beaded necklace from Macys

Michael Kors watch

Target bangles

Shoes not shown: Tory Burch sandals

 

Wednesday Outfit: (Forgot to get a full body shot )

J.Crew Purple Silk top

Louis Vuitton Totally GM

J.Crew gold chain necklae

Not shown: Banana Republic black skinnies

Not shown: Frye Jane tall boots in grey

It WAS COLD AND RAINY! I had to pull the winter

clothes back out... ;(

 

 

 

Thursday Outfit: ( I feel like Johnny Cash. ha! )

Bar III black blazer

TJ Maxx black top

Banana Republic black jeans

Steve Madden wedges

Max and Chloe monogram necklace

Forever 21 turqouise necklace

 

Red Fish Boutique Downtown: Top

Banana Republic: Dark denim legging jeans

Steve Madden: wedges

I went to dinner with my S man on Thursday night! :)

 

 

Friday night:

We went to the Orpheum to see MEMPHIS!

It was so,so good

Gap Skinny Jeans

Marc Fisher wine colored booties

Bar III black blazer

Tory Burch clutch

MK watch

random bangles

 

 

 

 

Food for Thought

 

I have been fixing A LOT of fish lately. S and I love it, it's healthy, so why not? I wanted a "different" side than what we are used to, so I whipped up Skinny Taste's Pasta Salad last night. It was delicious AND healthy! I used campanelle noodles, because they are my favorite! I don't like boring pasta...I like the fun, ruffled shapes! ;) I'm a fun pasta kind of girl..what can i say? ;) Enjoy! It's perfect paired with any meat or served alone!

 

Al Dente....is this not the cutest pasta ever? ;)

Yummmmmmm...

Dinner is served! I served it with bass filets.

Life Lately

My life has been so full of fun things lately! I am loving my job, life, friends, family, and weather! My mood is always TEN times better at this time of the year because it''s NICE outside! :) I am also feeling better! I have been working out and doing strength training for three months today! It is amazing how MUCH my body has changed in three months! I am loving all the energy!

 

 

 

Sam and I out and about last week! Love my boo.

At Grizz game! We won!

BFF and I.. Love her.

Friday afternoon at a teachers dinner.

Love my Alicia!

The group of teachers having fun!!

 

S and I at Crawfish Festival on Sunday.

It was BEAUTIFUL outside!

Recipes Galore

I know I have been gone for a minute, but somehow I have managed to still get in the kitchen! Go figure! ;) I am so excited about the warmer weather, fresh veggies, fish, etc. Enjoy! :)

Monday night dinner from last week:

Salmon baked with some different seasonings, lemon, & olive oil.

Fresh green beans steamed with a little bit of olive oil and butter

Uncle Ben's wild rice in a pouch.

Tuesday night Dinner:

Salmon with a balsamic soy reduction sauce.

 (Email me if you would like the recipe, it is easy! )

Argula salad with an olive oil base dressing and a little feta

Sauteed squash with a little olive oil and white wine

Asparagus spears baked and wrapped with prosciutto. so good!

Wednesday night dinner:

Goat cheese side salad

Salmon filet with different seasonings and some fresh

rosemary.

The goat cheese was so,so good!

I bought some fresh goat cheese from Costco.

I dipped it in an egg white/egg mixture with

a few different seasonings, then breaded it with

some Panko crumbs! It was delicious!

HAPPY COOKING! :) 

Weekly Outfit Posts

I am soooooo sorry I have been MIA lately. Life has been crazy busy! Anyway, I wanted to update you on a few outfit of the day posts from the last week....Enjoy! :)

 

 

Going to a dinner last weekend.

Target blazer

Target black tank

J.Crew white jeans

J.Crew necklace

Tom Ford sunglasses

Glass of cab ( ha! )

Going to my student's soccer game.

Gap blue jean jacket

Michael Stars black tee

Gap white shorts

Blue Door Boutique coral necklace

Tory Burch Miller sandals

Target bangles

Michael Kors watch

 

Grizzlies game last week.

Target silk wrap

Target black tank

Gap white shorts ( I am loving these shorts! )

Steve Madden wedges

J.Crew necklace

Michael Kors watch

 

 

 

Gap blue jean jacket

Target black tank ( I bought like five of these! Love them! )

Gap pink neon shorts

Red Fish boutique necklace

Tom Ford sunglasses

Target bangles

Michael Kors watch

 

Casual Friday because I was in meetings all day.

Tory Burch Simone cardigan

Victoria Secret white linen pants

Old Navy black tee

Tory Burch Miller sandals

Michael Kors watch

J.Crew necklace

Target bangles

 

 

Cookout with friends

Gap striped blouse

Gap white jeans

Steve Madden black wedges

Forever 21 necklace

Michael Kors watch

Target bangles

 

 

 

Gap blue jean jacket

Banana Republic white blouse

J.Crew bauble necklace

Old Navy coral maxi skirt

Michael Kors watch

Target bangles

Tory Burch miller sandals not shown

 

 

 

I do realize I have a black tank or tee on in almost every picture!

HA! I love layering and when I have somewhere to be, they

 are easy to throw on and go!! :) If you are needing some

good tanks, Target has the long and lean tank right now in a

million colors. I don't wear that many colors underneath, so I

 bought almost every white and black one they had, but if you

like  bright colors, definitely check them out! :)

Weekly Outfits

J.Crew: Military Jacket

Target: Black Tank

Lands End: Scarf

Gap: Coral Skinnies

Steve Madden: black wedges

Sunglasses: Tory Burch avaitors

Victoria Secret: off the shoulder sweater

Gap: coral skinnies

Steve Madden wedges

Louis Vuitton bag

Michael Kors watch

Target bangles

J.Crew chain necklace

Tory Burch avaitors ( in hand )

Lands End scarf

Gap outlet striped tee

Old Navy military vest

J.Crew trouser jeans

Cowboy boots

Michael Kors watch

Target bangles

J.Crew denim vest

 Gap outlet plaid shirt

Gap mint skinny jeans

Michael Kors brown belt

Target brown suede booties

Michael Kors watch

Target bangles

J.Crew chain necklace

 

My hair is growing so fast! I had to add that in there, ha!

 

Dinner date Friday night.

Top: Local boutique in town

Gap mint green skinny jeans

Steve Madden wedges

J.Crew bauble necklace

Michael Kors watch

 

 

 

 

Food for Thought...

Skinny Taste's pork chop recipe turned out wonderfully! I loved them! I also mixed up some vegetables to have on the side. I cut up some squash, zucchini, red onion, and asparagus. I added: Can't Believe It's Not Butter, Paprika, Salt, Pepper, Garlic powder, and a little olive oil. I set the oven at 400 degrees and let them cook for 15 minutes. They were extreeeeeeeemely tasty. I will start fixing my summer vegetables like this from now on.  

 

 

 

 

I have been on an avocado kick lately. I LOVE a raw avocado with a hard boiled egg. I boiled some eggs the other night, so I cut up an avocado this morning and had it with two hard boiled eggs and some fruit. The best breakfast ever! I added a little salt and pepper! Yum! "Get in my bellah." 

 

 

That's all I have for you today. :)

Happy Thursday!

Pork Chops and Apple Sauce Recipe

I am making Skinny Taste's pork chops tonight! I set out some chops before leaving for school this morning, so I found a yummy recipe during free time this morning. I have made these before, but it has been awhile! They were really,really good last time! I'll keep you posted on how they turn out! I posted the recipe at the bottom, but here's a link to Gina's website.
Pork Chops and Applesauce

 

Pork Chops and ApplesauceSkinnytaste.com
Servings: 4 • Size: 1 chop, 2 tbsp applesauce • Old Points: 4 pts • Points+: 4 pts
Calories: 180 • Fat: 8.2 g • Protein: 20.3 g • Carb: 4.8 g • Fiber: 0.3 g • Sugar: 1.5
Sodium: 29.3 mg

Ingredients:
4 thin (14 oz) boneless pork loin chops, center cut

1/4 tsp paprika

1/2 tsp garlic powder

1/2 tsp dried sage

1/2 tsp dried thyme

salt and fresh cracked pepper to taste

1 tsp butter

2 tbsp flour (leave out for gluten free)

1/2 cup apple sauce for serving on the side

Directions:
1. Season pork chops with paprika, garlic powder, sage, thyme, salt and fresh pepper to taste.
2. Place flour on a small flat plate and lightly pat the chops with flour, shaking off any excess flour so they are lightly coated
3. Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add butter when the pan is hot. When the butter melts, place chops in the skillet and cook 3 1/2 to 4 minutes. Turn over and cook an additional 3 - 4 minutes, or until the internal temp is 145° F. Remove from the pan and set on a platter to rest for three minutes

Grizzlies Win!

We went to the Grizzlies game last night! We played the Spurs. They have been a rival of ours, so beating them was a big win for us! It was a closeeee game all the way to the end! I love a good basketball game! Nothing better! Sam was given 16 tickets to a suite, so he decided to host this ball game and invite some friends, family, and employees. We alllllll had a wonderful time! There were free drinks, food, and dessert! :) It was a fun night and I can't wait to do it again! :)

Outfit for the game:

Victoria Secret off the shoulder sweater

Target black tank

Gap coral skimmer jeans

Louis Vuitton bag

Steve Madden wedges

J.Crew gold chain necklace

Michael Kors watch

Target bangles

Tory Burch avaitors in hand.

GO GRIZZ!

 

Bff, Kenzey and I. LOVE this girl.

My love and I. He was such a good host!

The cutest little boys at the game! They had a great time!

Outfits and Easter Food

I hope you all had a wonderful Easter! Mine was great! I spent the entire weekend at my parents. It was very relaxing and low key. I loved it! My mom, brother, and myself were all off on Friday, so we spent the day together. My brother and mom went to breakfast Friday morning, but I got up and went to gym instead. I knew I would be indulging in some Easter food this weekend. ha! After the gym, we all went shopping. We like going shopping with Mom...She ALWAYS buys! ha! Friday night, we went to dinner with family and close friends. Saturday, S had to work in Jackson, so Mom and I spent the day together. We went and got nails done and ran errands. Saturday night, we had family over to their house for a cookout and to watch some basketball. We all were in bed by 11:00.. Sunday, we got up and all went to church together, had brunch after, and hung out at my parents until about 8:00...When I got home Sunday night, I crashed.  I was in bed by 8:30. I didn't get any laundry done or get organized for the week, but that is okay...I thoroughly enjoyed my weekend at my parents. :)

Here are a few outfits from last week and this weekend I threw together: 

 

 

 

 

J.Crew military jacket

J.Crew navy gingham shirt

J.Crew trouser jeans

Gap brown belt

cowboy boots

Michael Kors watch

Target bangles

 

( I understand the majority of my outfits

are J.Crew and Gap... But I'm okay with that, ha! )

I teach school...They carry stuff that I can wear

to school AND on the weekends. I need versatile!

 

 

 

Bar III Black Blazer

J.Crew black/white striped tee

Gap pink broken in khakis

Steve Madden wedges

LV bag

Forever 21 necklace

Michael Kors watch

Target bangles

 

 

 

J.Crew denim vest

Lands End white tee

Gap Outlet maxi skirt

Tory Burch red revas

Forever 21 necklace

 

 

 

 

Gap green/white jacket

Michael Stars black tee

Gap leopard belt

J.Crew trouser jeans

Cowboy boots

Francesca's necklace

 

 

I had to throw this in there..I had shrimp and grits

on Easter Sunday for brunch. They were delicious!

:)

 

Happy Monday, friends!