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A Driscoll’s Berry Dinner

Today’s post is from Meg, my awesome sister-in-law. Since I’m in Vermont, she was able to attend this great event in my place! Every now and then you’ll see guest posts from Meg as she explores NYC and shares her stories here!

When Ashley asked me to take her place at the Whole Foods Tribeca Wellness Club Dinner I was more than willing to check it out. Free food? I’m there. Free food made with my favorite fruits? Definitely there.

Each Wednesday, The Whole Foods Wellness Club hosts Supper Club where members, and others, have the opportunity to learn healthy recipes and try new foods based on a particular theme. Here is a snippet of information from their website: (picture source)


Eat your way to wellness – we’ll do the cooking! When you enjoy a dine-in or take-out meal from one of our supper clubs, you’ll taste some familiar favorites that are delicious and convenient, and some new fare that’s sure to become a favorite. Supper clubs are perfect for those who want to make healthier meal choices without having to cook. Plus, Wellness Club members get a discount on meals.  And, at our table, you’re always welcome to help yourself to as many delicious helpings as you’d like.

This week’s theme was berries! Driscoll’s Berries provided the super fresh berries for the meal.
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The menu included:

  • Mixed Greens Salad, Toasted Farro & Blueberry Vinaigrette
  • Sweet Potato Hash with Onions, Corn & Peppers
  • Chipotle Raspberry Salsa with Corn Tortillas
  • Strawberry Basil Sorbet with Fresh Mixed Berries

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I talked to Chef Juan Pablo after the meal to compliment him on the delicious food. We chatted about the various dishes and I could not believe when he told me that none of them include salt or oil! I don’t know about you, but that’s not how I normally cook.

My favorite part of the meal was, of course, the dessert. Chef Pablo made fresh strawberry sorbet with a hint of basil. The sorbet was delicious and the basil was a nice twist but the assortment of berries served on the side were my favorite part of the meal. They were so fresh and sweet, I could have eaten an entire plate.

How about you? Have you ever been to one of Whole Foods’s Wellness Club events? If not, what’s your favorite way to include berries in a meal?

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Whole Foods Lunch: Save Money and Waste

Today was a non-stop day starting bright and early.

Unfortunately, my body was trying to send me a message this morning and I slept through my 5:15 wake up call and the 5:30 snooze. Therefore, at 5:45 when I finally woke up I had lost my workout window. I did a quick mini workout in the apartment to wake my body up.

Wake Up Workout

20 pushups, 50 sit ups, 15 pushups, 50 obliques (25 each side), 10 pushups, 1.5 min plank

2 minute high legs

1 minute up chair tricep dips, 1 minute of bicep curls

2 minute jumping jacks

Back stretches

I was alive and awake after this quick workout and put this energy to good use at work. I headed into work 45 minutes early to work on my to do list. As some of you all may remember, I recently changed roles and this has left me a little crazy lately. Luckily, things are finally falling into place.

Breakfast

I balanced my hot oatmeal with some refreshing cool yogurt this morning and LOVED it. Instead of mixing the dry oats with the yogurt I actually cooked the oats first and then added a dollop on top. IMG_3480 Weight Watchers Almond Vanilla Oatmeal, 1/2 c blueberries, 1/4 c Dannon Light N Fit yogurt, 2 Tbsp flax seed, 1 Tbsp maca powder

The morning passed quickly as I was in meetings and had a few deadlines.

Lunch

This weekend I discovered a great, easy way to save money and waste. Each week I buy salad ingredients and then end up taking my lunch half the week and therefore having to throw away produce that have gone to waste. When Bo and I were shopping at Whole Foods Sunday I discovered their prepackaged salads. They are very reasonably priced ($4.99-$6.99) and include healthy dressing, protein, and tons of toppings! Today’s salad was Asian inspired and only cost $4.99!

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I hoped to workout this evening but unfortunately it didn’t happen. Bo and I may have walked to 16 Handles for some cool, delicious, goodness filled with unpictured banana, peanut butter, and vanilla flavors. Other than that we gave into his sushi cravings and ordered the cheapest sushi we’ve found so far. But, Seamless Web users gave it rave reviews. It..was…awesome!

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I enjoyed a rainbow roll and tuna roll. They unfortunately didn’t offer brown rice but their rice vs fish ratio was perfect! I’d definitely order from Yo Sushi again!

I’m looking forward to a great Thursday tomorrow! I have a 4 mile run planned bright and early which will be my longest run since my injury. So far things are going very well in therapy and after this week my sessions will decrease to 1x per week which will include a 30 minute deep tissue massage and 30 minute therapy session. The massage is primarily for my alignment and tight hips. Tomorrow evening I get to hang out with Jes, Jacquie, Rebecca, Theodora, and others at Fit Chick In The City’s awesome Bar Method class.

I can’t wait to give it a try and see some of my favorite bloggers!

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Help Needed

I bought this dress two weeks ago from Nordstrom Rack. I would like to wear it for an upcoming wedding down in Atlanta. What shoes do I wear with it?

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