YUM: Grilling Time

This weekend I used the grill for the first time this season. Still perfecting my steak cooking. Looks like the flames got the best of this guy, though the center was still pink. Loved the veggie kabobs: red potatoes, orange bell peppers, and baby portabellas.

Everyone should have a pair.

Jordan's parents placed these in my Easter basket. (Thank you!) I love them. They're soft and light: A great transition from my heavy slippers as we start to enjoy sunny spring weather.

I work with funny people.

Meredith recently revamped our vending machines to offer healthier choices. Someone was feeling fiesty on Friday, because they left this love note taped to the vending machine.

YUM: Chopped Greek Pita Salad

Greek salads are from heaven. This one is from Fitness magazine and boasts less than 400 calories. Low on cals but super filling.

Greek Chopped Pita Salad

Ingredients
2 cups romaine lettuce
2 tablespoons crumbled feta cheese
½ cup canned garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained
½ cup cucumber, sliced
1 whole-wheat pita, chopped
2 tablespoons low-fat vinaigrette

Make it: Combine all salad ingredients in a bowl and toss thoroughly.

"I never knew flowers could make someone so happy." -Jordan

Jordan gave me flowers to congratulate me for my new job in San Antonio. I'm so proud. It's the first time he's ever bought flowers. I love them. Their glowing yellow happiness brightens my little apartment.

You know you want to

Go ahead. Relieve some stress by banging on that keyboard. No need for clean up.

From the girl who's afraid to get her ears pierced part #2

After the slingshot, they went for the giant swing. Sorry for the not-so-stellar video. Jordan wasn't there to remind me that the camera can't flip vertical video.

From the girl who's afraid to get her ears pierced

While in Florida, Whit had a stroke of crazy. Not sure where it came from, but it was entertaining. Here's Whit and Caitlin on the human slingshot.

Warning: proud big sister talk ahead

I can’t help but hug my sister a little tighter when she’s the reason I’m vacationing in Florida. Whit rocked the mound and the batters box. As a freshman, Whit hit about .500 and had batters taking silly swings at her famous change-curve. All of this hard work, as I sat sunning in the bleachers….and later on the beach. Loved it.

Millikin softball stats

YUM: White Bean Margherita Penne

If you're in love with maters, this one's for you. A whole carton of grape tomatoes loaded on penne that's less than 500 calories. Delicious. Still craved more after the last bite. My version would have been even tastier if I hadn't skimped on the fresh basil with the dried stand-in from the cupboard.

White Bean Margherita Penne
Servings: 1

Ingredients
3/4 cup penne, uncooked
1/4 cup canned white beans, rinsed and drained
1 1/2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
2 tablespoons parmesan cheese, grated

Directions
Cook noodles, drain, and place back in pot. Toss remaining ingredients in pot (except for parmesan) and warm for about 5 minutes. Top with parmesan.

From Fitness magazine