I used my leftover stir fry in a lunchtime salad.  I also added frozen corn when I put the salad together.  By the time I ate, it was perfectly thawed.

I also crumbled some tortilla chips and added them to the salad to give it some crunch.

I hit the gym for a 2 mile speed run.  I ran both miles at 7.2 mph.  Much more comfortable with socks and much more fun listening to my cardio playlist.

If it’s free, it’s for me!  I couldn’t resist grabbing a smoothie sample as I left HealthWorks.

I had a Bear Naked granola bar around 4 pm because I planned on going to the 5:15 pm spin class.

I grabbed a different smoothie sample when I went back to the gym.  Repeating my mantra:  If it’s free, it’s for me. 

Spin was awesome.  Different instructor than last time, loved taking class with Toni!  She had an amazing playlist featuring Katy Perry, Lady Gaga, and Pink.  I was rockin out and smiling through the hard work for the entire 45 minutes.

I was too tired and hungry to really care about dinner.  I made a chicken sandwich and munched on Pop Chips on the side.  I’m really becoming a fan of Pop Chips and I’m sad that I only have 1 sample bag left.  I guess I’ll have to add them to my grocery shopping list.

For dessert, I’m slowly munching on a green apple topped with Cinnamon Raisin Swirl peanut butter.  Maybe I should eat a little faster so Miles will relax.  Cuz I’m not sharing!

I snacked on a bag of cheddar Pop Chips at the end of work on Friday.  Yum:  healthier than regular chips and MUCH tastier than anything of the “baked” variety.

Jared refused to walk further than 2 blocks for dinner.  Luckily Aquitaine is exactly 1 block away.  We shared a bowl of Onion Soup to warm up from the bitter cold outside.

I ordered Steak Frites.  Excellent dish and it reminded me of our time in France over the summer.  Steak frites was a safe order from any menu.  Yeah, I was totally a picky American eater. 

We met a few friends at Post 390 for drinks.

I had never been here so I was excited to check out the decor and the menu.  For being a high end bar, the atmosphere was really warm and cozy.  There was a fireplace on the first floor and deep reddish wood paneling and dark glossy bricks throughout the restaurant.  We sat on the 2nd floor because the downstairs bar was uncomfortably packed.  I sipped on a glass of Cava and picked out my order for the next time we’re there.

Quick bowl of cereal for breakfast on Saturday morning and then I was out the door to run errands.

I braved the Saturday crowds and headed to Ikea in search of a computer desk.  On Friday night I declared that I would NOT be purchasing any of Ikea’s snack food, but I couldn’t resist a cinnamon roll.  The entire time I was eating, I kept thinking that it really didn’t taste that good.  Ohh well, I was hungry and it gave me enough energy to finish our shopping.

Skinny Cinnamon Dolce Latte for a quick pick-me-up!

The apartment was a disaster!  LOTS of work before the Super Bowl Party.  10 people won’t be happy campers if they arrive and the place looks like this.

After hurricanes pass through and leave devastation in their wake, people always pitch in and help clean up.  Anyone wanna help me with the task?

Leaving the messy apartment behind, I went to Grezzo in the North End for the Blog Dinner!  After an altercation with a rude cab driver, a stiff drink was absolutely necessary.

Lemon Drop Martini – sake, fresh lemon and champagne float!

Avocado Skins (appetizer) – breaded with seasoned almond flour, macadamia sour cream, warm brocolli and crispy eggplant bacon!

It tasted just like a baked potato!  I normally don’t eat avocados, but this was delicious and had a spicy kick to it.

Gnocchi carbonara – house-made dumplings, creamy rawmesan and fresh English peas with pea shoots and crispy eggplant!

Greek Pizzeta (appetizer/entree) – garlic white sauce with baby spinach, cured olives, tomato, red onion and baby lettuce salad!

Strawberry Shortcake!

The entire meal was fantastic.  I’ve never eaten “raw” food before so I was pleasantly surprised.  The food tasted like nothing I’ve ever eaten before yet 110% delicious at the same time.  My camera was on it’s last leg so I didn’t get any photos of people at the dinner.

Thank you to all who came!  It was great to meet so many familiar blog faces:

Emily, Evan, Jen, Lauren, Stephanie, Non-blogger Lisa, and Hannah from HealthWorks (Hannah, thanks for the HW passes!)