This ended up being a true ‘Parita’ weekend. With Vishnu working on both Friday and Saturday, I had lots of time to get the ‘must do’ things out of the way – cleaning, laundry, etc. And in between all of the musts, I made time for one of my favorite activities…reading!
You guys! I finished both Crazy Rich Asians and its sequel China Rich Girlfriend. I went on reading frenzy! I’ll share more about these books later, but I highly recommend both. If you’re looking for funny, crazy, over-the-top books, Kevin Kwan’s novels are it.
Before sitting down to read on Saturday morning, I turned my living room into a pseudo barre studio and completed a 40 minute online Barre3 workout. I’m enjoying the different workouts so far and even bought the Barre ball (because a towel just doesn’t cut it!). More about Barre3 online coming soon!
Saturday also included a little bit of baking. I had a hankering for cookies that combined peanut butter and chocolate chips, so I tried my hand at making some…without a recipe. And they didn’t out half bad! I’m sure I’ll be making these again soon, and next time I’ll jot everything down and share!
While I waited for Vishnu to come home from work with our dinner, I watched UGA kick S. Carolina’s butt! And then when he got home, we continued watching the game while eating eggplant parm pizza. YUM!
On Sunday morning, I woke up, asked VIshnu what the temperature was (a cool (ha!) 79 degrees), and headed out for a run. Umm, my run turned into a run/walk and then just a walk. The heat was unbearable. By the time I got home 45 minutes later, it was 85 degrees. CENTRAL FLORIDA, PLEASE COOL DOWN ASAP!
After I got home and got ready, we headed out for our lunch date that Vishnu planned. He made reservations at a restaurant in Tampa called Green Lemon, a hipster Mexican place (Vishnu’s definition!). The atmosphere was very relaxed, fun, and colorful, and the food/drinks were delicious and very fresh.
We started with spicy Bloody Mary’s. YUM!
For my entrée, I ordered a veggie quesadilla, and for his, Vishnu’s ordered a trio of tacos. We both left fuller than expected but happy with our choices. Everything was flavorful and satisfying. Exactly what we were looking for!
And of course, we ended the weekend with football!
Happy Monday and thanks for reading!
What was the best thing you ate this weekend?
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That bloody mary looks on point- YUM! I was in Pondicherry this weekend which is in the south of India so the best thing I ate was undoubtedly the dosas with coconut chutney & sambar *insert hearts in eyes emoji* ;)!
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DROOL! Dosas and coconut chutney = my absolute fav!
i tried a video on youtube for barre class and it was really really good (i could feel the burn).. im going to try those every now and then 🙂 I dont have a ball but towel is a great idea.
Best thing I ate this weekend was Nepali food because I havent made it in such a long time. I invited two of my girlfriends over for dinner..and we ended the dinner with chai and pound cake with salted caramel sauce…
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The towel worked well but I’m excited to use the ball and feel a bigger burn!
And that sounds like the perfect way to spend a weekend evening. 🙂
What a cool weekend!!! You’re hoping it cools down and in Canada, I’m hoping the cold weather never comes! THose tacos look amazing… and eggplant parm pizza?! Nice!
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I’m sure I’ll be in the same boat as you next winter when we’re in Chicago!!
And yes! Eggplant parm pizza is amazing!!
That sounds like a fun weekend! You managed to fit in productive stuff with fun stuff, haha 🙂 That hipster mexican place sounds great!! (Love the description haha)
It was a good mix!
The food looks amazing at Green Lemon! Hopefully next time I visit my parents I’ll get to go there.
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If you’re here in the next 8 months, let me know. Would love to meet up! And yes, you must take your parents here!
I just finished my barre workout today and think I’m starting to become obsessed! Even just a quick ten minute one when I don’t have much time makes me feel successful 🙂
Love Bloody Marys and that pizza sounds amazing! The best thing I ate this weekend was probably a grilled cheese and tomato bisque on a coolish night, meeting up with one of my best friends in Oklahoma. It was gooey and had pimento cheese and really hit the spot!
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I know the feeling! I could not believe how much I was shaking during one of the 30 minute workouts!
And that meal sounds delicious…one of my favorite combos!