Hi all!
So my posts are going to be a little more spaced out than usual.
Now that I’m home, I’m actually more busy!
didn’t think that was possible but
moving and working are taking up most of my time!
BUT I do love being busy 
so I’m not complaining!
Before I get into my amazing day that I had with mamacakes,
I wanted to share with you a NEW POWER RECIPE!
“FRIED BANANAS”
Heat 1 TB of Coconut Oil in a pan on medium-high heat
Slice a banana & then add to the pan with the oil.
Then sprinkle some cinnamon (optional) over the bananas while they caramelize!
My new clean eating ADDICTION.
I paired these with some berries and an egg white veggie omelet.
#eatclean #powermeal
So onto my day of food & fun with mamacakes!
We both had off on friday,
so we decided to head down to a local Farm To Table event
called a “lunch & learn”.
We started off the day with a mango smoothie (for mumski)
& an iced coffee with organic half&half with stevia (for powercakes)
*we listened to an AWESOME presentation on a
Food Studies program from a local college!
The girl in the green was absolutely adorable
& we had very similar passions on educating others
about clean eating and using local farmers to get produce!
It was a beautiful day outside so we took a little walk
down the strip to see all of the other local food & goodies!
Then we headed back into the local market
to grab lunch because I spotted a place that looked AMAZING
& boy was I right!
Point for POWERCAKES!
It was called Café Byblos!
*Tammy was adorable & you could tell was very passionate about her food!
There were so many authentic Mediterranean choices!
*brown rice, lentils, onions, garlic, & spices.
*Authentic homemade hummus was to DIE FOR.
#hummusaddict
Tammy was so sweet because she gave me cucumbers & pickled turnips
to dip into the hummus since I told her I was gluten free
*Tammy ran to grab us a to go container so mamacakes stood in for a minute!
*For lunch I got a fresh salad with veggies, feta, grilled chicken
and homemade olive oil dressing.
With some grape leaves (OMG AMAZING) &
some green beans with tomatoes, garlic, & onions!
*literally loved life all during lunch.
I had some coconut water
& mamacakes sampled some local beer
After an amazing lunch we headed to
another local spot to walk around & shop all afternoon!
but not without taking a pit stop by Panera
to grab some regular ice tea for mom & acai ice tea for me!
After an afternoon of walking & shopping,
we went to PF CHANGS – so good!
They have a whole gluten free menu &
it was very easy to order clean!
*I ordered steamed salmon over asparagus and tomatoes
with a side of brown rice & lemon brussel sprouts
*Mamacakes got almond & cashew chicken!
& of course I tried it and it was awesome!
We also drank some unpictured red wine!
Our fortunes were
“Don’t be afraid to take that big step.”
&
”Everything has beauty but not everyone sees it.”
Isn’t it crazy whenever the fortunes go perfectly with your life at that time?
#ironic
One of the many perks from yesterday was that mamacakes treated me to
an interview outfit since I’m a big girl now & will probably be needing one eventually!
I will definitely share a picture once I wear it because it is ADORABLE.
So I have to say that my day was pretty amazing
& it was so nice to be able to spend it with my mom!
It was a day where we definitely enjoyed ourselves with some
great food that was still pretty clean!
along with some wine, which I hardly ever drink alcohol
but life is all about balance right ??
Hope you all enjoy your day!!
xoxox
Do you believe that life is all about balance?
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sounds like such a fun day! that greek food sounds/looks ohmygosh so good. nothing is better than a little hole in the wall, locally owned restaurant
I’m going to have to try those bananas, they look awesome and are perfectly Paleo!!! Thanks for the recipe!
YUM! I love bananas. and cinnamon. and coconut oil. so HELLO breakfast tomorrow
Also, I have never seen steamed salmon on the PF Chang’s menu- is it new? Same with the lemon brussel sprouts- did you create those? Please share! I love that place and would love to know how to get clean options.
Thanks love! ps: You are AWESOME! Good luck with your interviews… there are some school in Charlottesville, VA (my NEW HOME!) with some PE openings
What a wonderful day!! SO much fun & good food – YES, balance!
Already pinned those fried bananas!!!
I love cooked bananas! So delicious when you top them on oats. Sounds like a super fun day with your mama. Looks like lots of good food was enjoyed! I definitely agree that life is all about balance.
I like to share a beer.
Kasey, it was so lovely to meet you and your mom on Friday! I absolutely love your blog. Best wishes and hopefully we’ll run into each other again real soon!
I fry peaches like that too. So good.
What a fun day with your mom!
I definitely believe it is about balance. Finding that is the hardest part!
I fried the bananas, how is the consistency supposed to turnout? because mine came out a lil gooey and i think i did something wrong :// but they still came out delicious
They are supposed to be gooey!! ;] hopefully you liked them like that!