I can’t stay healthy.
Don’t ever age past 30.
We were in at the softball world series last week in Kansas City playing with our old Atlanta team. First Vegas went down with a hamstring. Then – because we do everything together – I did mine. 2 weeks before we go to Italy. I swear these things never happened when I was in my 20s! Sigh.
In other news, we had delicious BBQ that I ate so quickly I forgot to take pictures of. There were also breakfasts of Krispy Kreme and Fireball. #sorryimnotsorry
I did manage to get a shot of brunch our last day there. We found a farm-t0-table place in downtown Kansas City called The Farmhouse. It was fabulous. I had a breakfast Old Fashioned (it had some sort of coffee liqueur in it) and a BELT sandwich. It consisted of bacon, lettuce, tomato, and pesto chevre with an over easy egg. It did not suck.
Vegas had a Bloody and the Lord Kenzo – two house-made biscuits, cheddar cheese, a pork sausage patty, pork sausage gravy, fried-hard local egg. I may or may not have eaten half of that.
In other softball-related news… we lost most of our games. We did, however, win the impromptu rain delay-inspired dance off!
This is my team… plus a San Diego team – The Fun Team – that couldn’t resist the fun.
Needless to say, Vegas and I were read for some healthier eats and a LOT of sleep when we returned to San Diego Sunday night! We’ve decided to go back to the anti-inflammatory diet until we leave for Italy to let our muscles and livers recover.
I was also pretty pumped to come home to this fabulousness from Popsugar. I’m so addicted to these – it’s a fun way to try products you never knew you always needed. Like that felt hat… I’d never have purchased one for myself but I LOVE it!
https://www.instagram.com/p/BKimnZUhl5Q/
If you’re interested in gifting yourself, get your own box here. Use the code SHOP5 for $5 off your first box!
I give you Monday’s day of eats – some from the dregs of the fridge, some post-grocery store. Read on for my whole day of eats, and link up to Jenn’s WIAW baby right here today!
Breakfast:
The usual morning cocktail followed by my vitamin gummies.
Then we had an “egg salad” for breakfast.
https://www.instagram.com/p/BKi72Y_Bsq7/
Lunch:
Sizzlefish saved the day! Or at least the lunch. I pulled two servings of shrimp out of the freezer – they’re really quick to thaw since they’re individually portioned – and sautéed them in a pan with a quick teriyaki sauce.
It was basically this recipe, but with edamame and peanuts (leftover from the airplane… waste not, want not!).
Dinner:
While I marinated the balsamic chicken, Vegas went to work on the grill with a giant pile of vegetables. We also wrapped up a few potatoes – a purple sweet potato for me and white potatoes for Vegas.
https://www.instagram.com/p/BKjvdKnBn9E/
I got a little carried away at the farmer’s market earlier in the day with the veggies. Vegas had the grill FULL of zucchini, asparagus, mushrooms, bell peppers, parsnips, and carrots.
We sat down to feast with a glass of red wine (totally on the anti-inflammatory plan!).
That Balsamic Chicken continues to be a hit in my house. Even the super-picky baby sister cleaned her plate!
[Tweet “The #WIAW link up: morning Fireball, breakfast egg salad, and balsamic grilled chicken!”]
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This time next week we’ll be on an airplane to Italy. Wheeeeee!
Have you ever played softball?
Are you a Fireball fan? I was making fun of it… but it’s oddly addicting!
Such a fun post! Ha, my mom loves Krispy Kreme donuts. We have about 10 in our hometown, not even kidding. It’s like a cult around here. Oh, and yum for the asparagus and veggies. I just had a massive bowl myself, which I’ll probably pay for later! 😉 Cute video too!
I swear… they melt in your mouth! I once ate 6. At least I was 12 and my metabolism was unreal. LOL!
Dang that sucks! But you have 2 weeks to try and recover and I know you can do it!
I have no idea what fireball is but it sounds good… Actually if it has alcohol I probably wouldn’t turn it down… God that sounds awful! Haha!
For real?! It;s like if Red Hots and whiskey had a baby. Danger zone.
Nooo I can’t believe I jinxed you – and Vegas, too! 🙁 I hope you both heal up in time for Italy!!
Argh. It’s pretty bad.
Haha that wobble video- too much fun!!:
I’ve only had fireball once and I ages- was surprised how good it was! Love that yoi used airplane peanuts in that meal. Too creative! Have a great trip!!!
get plenty of rest before your trip! when I don’t sleep enough, even for just one night, I am a disaster. funny how that happens as we get older. I did play softball for a bit in high school but it was a bit of a joke. my friends and I played freshman year, none of us were good but we had a good time and got the big letter to put on our school jacket lol. I think that’s the main reason we played. ha
I have not had Krispy Kreme sine we m9ved from SC!
It’s a rare Southern delicacy! 😉
LOVED all the Instagram and FB updates from softball – hilarious, delicious and fun – the usual.
And OH Italy!!! I want to go back every single day since we left.
I am so excited I can’t sleep… hopefully that means I’ll sleep on the plane?!
I hope you heal quickly!! I know that was a blow 🙁
I love your take on egg salad. Call it like you see it, right?
You and me both–if it isn’t one thing, it is the other. On the other hand, any post that mentions BELT + Old Fashioneds and Donuts and particularly the Wobble is either a wedding post or the best post ever.
Now heal up, damn it
You ladies may be the most professional breakfast connoisseurs I know. Between fireball one day and that brunch place the next… geez louise. Heck even your egg salad is brilliant.
And your team sure knows how to shake it. Ha!!
But I do hope both your hamstrings heal up fast!!
I’m sorry about your hamstring, hope it gets better soon! Sucks getting older means you’re more prone to injuries. And I love that you used the leftover peanuts from the plane, that’s totally something I would do.
Can I join your softball team? I don’t actually play softball, I just want to join for the dance parties. I grew up in a dance studio, so any sport involving a ball and aim I’m basically a failure at.
Fireball gives me nightmares about college mistakes….
HA! You’re welcome any time!
One word: yoga.
Ok, I could never stop at one: I love the food and booze choices, I want you to have a fabulous trip to Italy and I want you to seriously start considering yoga. Blows kiss.
UGH! I was waiting for you or Lucie to say that.
I followed your fun on Facebook. You guys sure know how to have a good time! I need to try your balsamic chicken. That is one of my favs.
Please let me know if you do! I know you’ll love it.
P.S. Hope you’re feeling better soon!
still need to try that balsamic chicken! That looks amazing!
Yay for almost to Italy- already excited to read future trip recaps 🙂 Hope your injuries (and livers) feel better in time!
Your posts made me even more excited to go back!!!
You’re like the queen of grilled chicken recipes; it looks so good (that balsamic chicken), and when are you leaving for Italy?
I guess I am… I never thought of it! Vegas mostly likes chicken and steak so we have to compromise. 😉
We leave Wednesday!
love your softball shuffle! You all look like you have lots of fun
Thank you for reminding me to drink more red wine ; )
Of all the things to injure before your trip, the hamstring is not the worst. Heal quickly!
I was good in my 30s. But post 40 has not been good to me in the injury category! Still dealing with this knee and have been told I’m too young, but never the less, my knees are bad. Ugh! Recovery takes longer and everything hurts! lol! Thank goodness for my bike! Hope that hammy heals up. I had a nagging one that took FOREVER. But you’re young, you’ll bounce back!
Oy… don’t tell me that! Bikes are a lifesaver though. Thank god for that!
I haven’t played travel softball in years, but I’d bet I’m pretty fragile now and would get hurt pretty quickly 🙂
Fireball should create a flavor of their alcohol that tastes like Krispy Kreme and call it LAURA’S HEART ATTACK.
LMFAO!
SOLD!
I hope you had fun in Kansas City! Considering I lived for 22 years just an hour from Kansas City Kansas, I’ve really not been there that many times. I’ve only had KC barbecue once! (Yes, seriously.) It was Joe’s Kansas City, but a lot of folks from the area still call it Joe’s KC.
I’m so sorry about your injuries. That is seriously not good timing.
How long will you be in Italy?
You only had KC BBQ once?! I’m blown away! I don’t had it once that week, but that’s only because my friends demanded variety. Boooo!
I hope you and Vegas recover from your hamstring injuries. I haven’t had Krispy Kreme in a years and Fireball is my new favorite drink. This looks like an awesome softball league, I want to do with Wobble:)
I think Fireball and Krispy Kreme is the new kale. Seriously. LOL!
Got the same Pop Sugar Box. The bites were gone in minutes, whoops bites binge. I LOVE the hat, but am so clueless as to how to style it. You may need to give my hints/pictures.
Ok.. Hat pics comig soon. As soon as I buy a new outfit. LOL!