Would it be Thursday night without an Office quote? I think not.
First of all- thank you for all of your Chloe votes!!! She’s currently in 2nd place, behind Buster (said with disgust), but only trailing by THREE votes. So go vote if you haven’t, and pass the link along… Chloe’s oh so excited about the whole prospect.
Really, she is.
Again, here’s the link in case you haven’t voted yet:
Today I had to work from 6am-noon. The highlight was the Thanksgiving meal that Whole Foods provided for the employees- it was great to actually get to try some of the prepared foods that always look so fabulous. The mashed potatoes (and mashed sweet taters) were the bomb. They even had a little vegan loaf for a turkey alternative. Sorry, no photo. Not only did I forget my camera, but it might have freaked out my coworkers if I’d just whipped it out and started shooting photos of my food. Too soon?
After work my mom and I headed to the Chi Omega Christmas Market downtown. It’s this giant gift/craft fair that we check out every year (I hate the term “craft fair”, by the way). I go for one reason only (other than the holiday food samples): The Cloverleaf, which is a really amazing store in Oklahoma that we used to pass on the way to visit my brother at OU. Since we don’t have occasion to drive through OK anymore, their booth at the Christmas Market is my annual fix. And this year it did not disappoint. Check out the funky earrings and necklace:
We had a “fend-for-yourself” night in terms of dinner. I had a big salad with butter lettuce, goat cheese, roasted red peppers, pickled asparagus, tomatoes, pine nuts, olive oil and balsamic.
The best part was Brian’s soup, though. His mom used to make those Lipton’s Chicken Noodle Soup packets and add in extra elbow macaroni, so now he makes the same thing every so often… and I get to reap the benefits. Look at all the carby goodness:
I’m actually really excited about class tomorrow. We’re preparing a 4-course meal, and everyone was assigned a course. I’m working on the dessert (apple crisp), along with a couple other classmates. The best part? We get to bring in WINE. Baking + Wine = Happy Heather.
OH, and you know what else I’m excited about? THIS:
Which will constitute my afternoon tomorrow. That and finally catching up on all of my blog reading. Do you see who’s on the cover of Self? Giada!! I actually read her interview right away. She makes a good point about trying to eat foods that are in season, because if you try to eat a fruit or veggie that happens to be out of season, it won’t taste nearly as good and you’ll end up drowning it in sugar or fat or whathaveyou. Very Alice Waters of her, no?
Okay, off to bed. But first…
SURVEY TIME!!
Weekend plans?
Does it creep you guys out that I ask what you’re doing all the time? It’s a combination of the fact that I’m nosy and YOU are interesting. True story.
Friday night I’m seeing Twilight, hopefully. I hear it’s supposed to be insane so I’m not sure I’ll even be able to get tickets. Saturday I work 6am-12, then run, then meeting some W&L friends for dinner. Sunday work 7-3, then probably collapsing in a heap of exhaustion and grouchiness.
































































