Whew!
Barrel Tasting 2010 is now OVER!!!!!!
Despite exhaustion, overall the past two weekends have been a blast. Working at the winery doesn’t really seem like “work”, mainly because we just blast 90’s dance music and bust sweet moves (or maybe that was just me?).I’m beat though…and have a lot of writing to get done tonight.
I slept AWFUL last night, and as a result, felt pretty icky this morning. Nothing a Green Monster can’t fix!
I used 1 frozen banana, 1 scoop chocolate Amazing Meal, a TON of spinach, 1 tsp maca, 1 T peanut butter, 1 cup 1% milk and some ice.
This ninja concoction actually kept me full for hours until I took my lunch break and chowed down on the salad I brought from home.
I used: spinach, a carrot, 1/4th of an avocado and 1/2 cup prepared beans (a mix of navy, black and white beans from Trader Joe’s). Over top I drizzled balsamic vinegar and I also had an apple on the side.
Snack:
I’m not kidding when I say it was literally a dance party all day. We had Pandora club mix on and referred to the tasting room as “Retail Rave”. I think the customers loved it, as well as our sweet dancing skills. I think we should rename the winery to Club Schlumberger, myself.
I had a splash of our 1991 reserve cab after work and also a little bubbly. It was a really good day!
For some reason breakfast for Sunday dinner just works.
2 pieces of french toast with a morningstar farms sausage. For the french toast I used 1 egg + 1 egg white, a splash of milk and some vanilla extract and then drizzled pure maple syrup over everything.
Dessert:
I’m about to make some tea and get to WORK! I’ve got a lot to get done with week (book + taxes) and then will introduce a special guest star back on the blog come weekend. 😉
Daylight savings = SPRING!!!
Remember: You only have until TOMORROW to enter the raffle for the Garmin 705 giveaway!!!
- $5 gets you ONE raffle ticket.
- $10 gets you TWO raffle tickets.
- $15 gets you FOUR raffle tickets!!!!!!
- Submit your payment on the Echelon Gran Fondo website – HERE.
- I will be picking a winner at random tomorrow evening!!!!
Jin
March 14, 2010 at 7:11 pmI LOVE breakfast for dinner! Need to do it more often 😀
Great to hear you enjoyed working at the winery despite the awful sleep. I bet the daylight savings time didn’t help much either (my morning yoga class was totally exhausting!)
Have a good night!
Jocelyn
March 14, 2010 at 7:21 pmYou look so cute in that dress! and so happy 🙂
Hillary [Nutrition Nut on the Run]
March 14, 2010 at 7:31 pmGood girl getting all your greens in today! It’s neat reading about your and Tina’s different experiences writing your books – both due April 1. Sounds like you’ve been working extra hard : )
Sarah @ The Smart Kitchen
March 14, 2010 at 7:32 pmI think breakfast always tastes better at night 🙂
Christie
March 14, 2010 at 7:36 pmI like your outfit in that pic- really cute 🙂
~Christie
Tracey @ I'm Not Superhuman
March 14, 2010 at 7:39 pmLove the outfit. And I also love breakfast for dinner. Nothing wrong with that!
ida
March 14, 2010 at 7:40 pmspecial guest star?!
I hope you have a productive night of writing.
Cynthia (It All Changes)
March 14, 2010 at 7:41 pmThat sounds like an awesome way to spend the day even if it is work.
I need to try your recipe for green monster. I love how full they keep me.
Katy ( The Balanced Foodie)
March 14, 2010 at 7:45 pmLove that sweater, Anthro? Also super cute boots! Sounds like a crazy fun day at the winery! When 90’s music is playing you’ve gotta bust a move. A little sprinkler action anyone?
Megan (The Runner's Kitchen)
March 14, 2010 at 7:46 pmI love french toast! I made some this morning with caramelized banana and brown sugar.
Allie (Live Laugh Eat)
March 14, 2010 at 7:47 pmMy momma is doing her taxes right now…makes me never wanna grow up. I hope yours are simple and straightforward. I could eat breakfast for dinner ANY day of the week (or ALL).
Jen (Running With Cake)
March 14, 2010 at 8:00 pmI haven’t had French toast in forever! Yours looked so yummy and you definitely can’t go wrong with pure maple syrup!
Stef
March 14, 2010 at 8:00 pmcute outfit!! hope you get a better night’s sleep tonight!
Caroline (Ribbons, Roads, and Raspberries)
March 14, 2010 at 8:30 pmI actually find that if you use more milk than egg and you toast the bread first, it soaks up more liquid and gets a more custardy consistency. Alton Brown has a good recipe.
Yours looks great as well though!!
Nora@LiveLifeEatRight
March 14, 2010 at 8:44 pmYou make me want to work at a winery!!! I love it, looks like you had an exhausting but FUN time!
Vanessa
March 14, 2010 at 8:44 pmI’m a new reader and just thought I’d let you know that I love your ‘everything in moderation’ outlook. I eat healthy most of the time, but like to have a treat now and then. Its refreshing to see someone that lives a healthy lifestyle but still enjoys good food and wine without feeling guilty!
ps. I’m jealous of your dessert! I’m from Canada and I can’t find greek yogurt ANYWHERE. haha I’ve searched every grocery store in the town where I’m from without any luck. Hopefully it’s coming soon!
ellen eats beets
March 14, 2010 at 8:53 pmI love breakfast for dinner! When I’m on a b-fast food kick, I have it allllllll the time!
Heather (Heather's Dish)
March 14, 2010 at 8:54 pmbreakfast for dinner is what makes the world go ’round 🙂 glad you had a blast, even if you are worn out!!! get some rest girl!
Lisa (bakebikeblog)
March 14, 2010 at 8:57 pmSounds like a fun day!
I love breakfast food for dinner!
Ameena
March 14, 2010 at 8:57 pmBreakfast for dinner hits the spot!! So glad that you had a good time…hope that you get some good sleep tonight!
eatmovelove
March 14, 2010 at 9:00 pmAhhh I have to make French Toast again soon!!! Too good with thick bread….yum. And syrup.
Love that you drink everything out of wine glasses..;)
Daisy
March 14, 2010 at 9:03 pmyou are friggin adorable. Have I mentioned how well brunette hair suits you? really cute outfit too!!!!
Jenny
March 14, 2010 at 9:16 pmSeriooudly… I am lovingthose boots!
Glad you had a good time:)
Run Sarah
March 14, 2010 at 9:29 pmLove your outfit!! Breakfast for dinner is so much fun, your French Toast looks super tasty.
Kait
March 14, 2010 at 9:40 pmlooks like you had such a fun day/weekend working at the tasting!! Good luck with all your writing this week!
natalie berry
March 14, 2010 at 10:26 pmI love that you love breakfast for dinner on Sundays too!! It’s been a tradition since I was little. My mom always made breakfast for dinner and now that I am in college I still do it and plan on incorporating it into my marriage!
Suzanne de Cornelia
March 14, 2010 at 11:24 pmI had baby spinach salad and yogurt today too….my main diet staples. Looks fun at the winery! I looked up recipe for Bacon-Wrapped Grilled Jalapenos. nearly 700 calories 83% saturated fat high sodium etc. each. Very high in protein 15 g per. I’m going to find a better cheese to stuff so healthier, and use smaller pepper like Anaheim. But here is original recipe. http://tinyurl.com/oe4ezq
Freya @ Brit Chick Runs
March 14, 2010 at 11:57 pmYay for 2%! I never seem to see it on blogs, everyone is always about the fat free – but I think 2% is the ultimate 😀
christie, honoring health
March 15, 2010 at 3:13 amLove the outfit!
Glad you had a great time at the tasting!
Chelsea (Chelsea's Chew and Run Fun)
March 15, 2010 at 3:34 amYour green monster looks so creamy, smooth, and delicious! Also, there is never an inappropriate time for french toast consumption. Glad you had a blast working barrel tasting!
Jessica @ How Sweet It Is
March 15, 2010 at 3:39 amLove your boots!
Staceyhttp://stacey-healthylife.blogspot.com/
March 15, 2010 at 3:57 amI love breakfast for dinner, especially on a Sunday night.
Karla
March 15, 2010 at 4:04 amCute dress!
Love breakfast for dinner! I do it quite often 🙂
The Paris Food Blague
March 15, 2010 at 4:10 amyay for pétanque!!!!
The Paris Food Blague
March 15, 2010 at 4:10 amyay for pétanque!!!!
Anna @ Newlywed, Newly Veg
March 15, 2010 at 5:38 amI just added Maca to my smoothie this morning– I’m excited to see if it gives me an energy boost!
Looks like a very fun day indeed!
Amy (Up and Running!)
March 15, 2010 at 5:39 amYum, french toast!
I LOVE your outfit in that pic…so cute!
Andrea
March 15, 2010 at 5:46 amMmm french toast for dinner sounds great!! And I love how much fun you have at work- I bet it’s a great place! Good luck with all your work this week!
rachel NC
March 15, 2010 at 5:56 amdo you know where you can get m. schlumberger wines on the east Coast?
Kelly (Local Foodie's Fight)
March 15, 2010 at 6:08 amyummy, french toast looks great and i love those fake sausages.
Cole
March 15, 2010 at 6:10 amBreakfast for dinner always works! And I love your boots.
Paige (Running Around Normal)
March 15, 2010 at 7:04 amWhat a fun atmosphere for you guys *and* the customers! Love it 😀
French toast for dinner sounds like a wonderful idea to me!
Jessica @ The Process of Healing
March 15, 2010 at 7:10 amSpecial guest star?! Sounds intriguing!
Gosh I think you may have the best job.. oh EVER! Sounds fun! But I know that you work hard.
Love the outfit!
jenna
March 15, 2010 at 7:39 amcraving your green monster! 🙂
cardigan, blue dress, boots = cuteness x 1000000! 🙂
ShutupandRun
March 15, 2010 at 8:01 amYummmm, wine and french toast. I just made my donation for $15 (four tix) – looks like you’re coming along in your fundraising!
Lauren @ Eater not a runner
March 15, 2010 at 8:18 amBreakfast for dinner is always a winner 🙂
Kelly @Healthy Living With Kelly
March 15, 2010 at 8:23 amHappy Monday Jenna!
Beth @ DiningAndDishing
March 15, 2010 at 8:28 amYour outfit is adorable Jenna! 🙂
Foy Update - Garden. Cook. Write. Repeat
March 15, 2010 at 10:14 amI wish I listened to 90’s music and busted a move at work. I guess I could, but I think I would get looked at.
Alison
March 15, 2010 at 10:30 amI’d just like to put out there…your outfit is adorable 🙂
Kristin (Cook, Bake and Nibble)
March 15, 2010 at 11:01 amWhat a fun day! You look adorable in that pic =D
xo
K
Janene
March 15, 2010 at 11:36 amHealthy but tasty, thats what im talking about
Adam
March 15, 2010 at 11:55 amBe honest, breakfast works for dinner ANYDAY!
Scott
March 17, 2010 at 7:47 pmThat green monster sounds so good I’m going to make it tomorrow. I went out and bought a couple single serve chocolate amazing grass packets – do you rep for them? I figured I’d try it (single serves) before spending the bucks to buy the whole jar.