Tag: food

Blue Apron week 1 meal 3, Mushroom Risotto

by Ariana Peters, posted in Uncategorized

Howdy!!!!

So during my surgery recovery I tasked my mother with making the 3rd meal from my first Blue Apron box.

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Mom did most of the work, but I finished it off because she walked away to answer a phone call. I think she did pretty good though.

20151027_203912 I added extra cheese though because I LOVE cheese, probably too much hahahahaha.

We finished this weeks box just in time because i new box arrived today!!!!!! Normally I anticipate finishing the box much quicker but surgery and recovery put a damper in this weeks box.

I am super excited for this coming weeks box though, everything looks delicious. Next time look for my first experience with Catfish………

Have you ever tried catfish?

Have you jumped on the Blue Apron bandwagon yet? 

What is the last thing you cooked?

Kale and Monterey Jack Quesadilla and day 4 of R & R

by Ariana Peters, posted in Uncategorized

Howdy!!!!

It’s Tuesday!!!

Last night i made myself get off the couch and make my 2nd blue apron meal, granted i had mom help me but i still got up and did it.

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Of course the directions were nice and easy to follow.

20151026_192005 we prepped everything before hand so it was ready during the cooking process.

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When you are done cooking the directions tell you how to plate it, so far both my dishes have looked like the pictures on their directions.

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My roommate made chocolate peanut butter cupcakes……yes i had one, maybe 2.

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Monday I tried to take only half pain pills and spread them out past the every 6 hours that is prescribed. I have to get used to less since i am supposed to go back to work on Wednesday, I might need to just do a half day on Wednesday because sitting for several hours is painful and i can only sit in certain positions….. we will see how i feel tonight. I will keep you posted.

How is everyones week going?

What did you make for dinner last night?

Its Thursday!!! and Shrimp Perloo

by Ariana Peters, posted in Uncategorized

Howdy friends!!!!

I hope everyones day is going good 🙂

Today is my Friday, which rocks, but it also means i have to get everything ready for my co-workers and tie up all loose ends becuase i will be out Friday, Monday and Tuesday due to surgery and recovery. (Hopefully that is all i am out).

So last night i made my first Blue Apron meal, Shrimp Perloo.

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Everything came pre-labeled and pre-portioned.

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I really like that.

The directions are super easy to follow

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My mom and i prepped everything together. Then i did the cooking and plating.

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They send you good quality ingrediants.

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and they tell you how to plate it so it looks pretty.

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It was delicious!!

I read the reviews before i made it so i knew to only use about 1/2 the spices they sent becuase it had a bite to it. I really liked it but my mom, who has no tolerance for spicyness, her eyes were watering a bit hahahahahahaha.

And i am excited it made way more than neccesary. My mom and i both ate until we were full then i packed some for lunch to eat today and put one meal’s worth in the freezer for later. So i got 4 servings out of this!!!

After dinner i hopped on the stationary bike and my mom walked on the treadmill for about 43 min…….aka one episode of grey’s anatamy hahaha.

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I am being good and eating fruit today…..though i might have some Annie’s mac and cheese for a snack this afternoon.

Have my last training appt tonight (until i am healed up from surgery) at 7pm.

Have to check in tomorrow at 6am for surgery.

I will try and post tomorrow afternoon if i am not too loopy from the pain meds hahahaha.

How is your day going?

My car and Blue apron

by Ariana Peters, posted in Uncategorized

Happy hump day!!!!

We are half way through!!!

My car is a 2014 ford focus

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That is my cute new car!!!
Signing the paperwork was super stressful and now im extra cautious about driving it.

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My first blue apron box came today!!!! I am making the fish meal tonight for me and mom.

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I’ll let you know how it goes :mrgreen:

What was your first car purchase?
Do you still have it?
Whats for dinner tonight?

Midweek catchup

by Ariana Peters, posted in Uncategorized

Howdy!!!

Its Thursday!!! Which means tomorrow is Friday!!!!! Gotta look on the bright side right?

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That made me laugh so i had to put it in. And it is totally true.

My trainer kicked my butt Monday night. Tuesday and Wednesday I felt it in my thighs and glutes!

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Spent some time being a pedestrian lol. Dropped my mom’s car off to get the oil changed then walked the rest of the way to work, then walked back to the dealership at lunch. Thankfully i rememebered to not wear heels that day hahahaha!

I have been pretty good about my snacks so far this week:

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Tonight my trainer kicks my butt again.

Tuesday i counted my walking as my cardio hahahaha and wednesday I did a sort of HIIT workout on the recombent (did i spell that right) bike at my place. I watched some TV while doing interval training.

AHHHH my mom comes into town tomorrow, i am so excited! Yes i am totally a mama’s girl, i miss her!!! and on top of that holy crap we going car shopping, i am buying my first car!!!! Don’t judge that i am 27 and buying my first car lol.

Mom is staying through to my surgery next weekend. Can’t wait to share all the trouble we get into with you!!!

How has your eating been this week?

Have you stayed on track with your planned workouts?

What are you looking forward to this weekend?

Weekend Catch-up

by Ariana Peters, posted in Uncategorized

Hi!!!!!!!

It’s Tuesday!! After today we are like 1/3 through the work week!!!!

I didnt post over the weekend but here is how it went.

Friday night i went over to my friend Sarah’s and we had Papa Murphy’s pizza and watched Hot Pursuit, (i know i am behind lol) it was super cute. ( I need to remember to return it to redbox lol.

Saturday Carra (roommate) and i hit the gym and did the elliptical then i had a great lazy day, binged on “How to get away with murder” and did laundry.

Sunday Carra and i went to a yoga class at 24 hour fitness…not bad for a gym class. Then went to a bakery/cafe in SW Portland that was freaking phenomenal!

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My fancy Mocha lol, but it was rich and wonderful.

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I had an egg and cheese sandwich on like a cibatta roll with this tomato onion relish, super good!!!!

Then i finished ‘how to get away with murder’ season 1 and caught up on this season so far. I am totally addicted. Did some more laundry and some grocery shopping.

Sunday night i went over to the BF’s house and he made me dinner, he just signed up for blue apron and made this salmon dish with a farro salad…….holy hanna, it was delicous. I am so signing up for Blue Apron.

Have you ever tried Blue Apron?

How was your weekend?

I still haven’t gone a corn maze and my time is running out!!!!!!

Organics to you

by Ariana Peters, posted in Uncategorized

Happy Wednesday!!!

Yesterday i got my firat organicstoyou box since being home.
The link above will take you to their website.
I am so excited to start this service back up! Fresh fruits, veggies, bread and eggs will be delivered to me every other Tuesday.
If you live in the Portland area this is a great company to look into.

Look forward to some pictures of the great produce i get and the delicious things i make with it!