white after labour day

What are your thoughts on the "no white after labour day" rule? I think I revisit this every September. I was in a government building today and I saw three different women wearing white pants! I don't think I could do it.

A white shirt on the other hand, is a different story apparently!

Ummm.... did you notice? I HAVE STRAIGHT HAIR! Oh my, it's been a loooooong hot and humid summer and this past week I've been putting my hair dryer and straightening iron to their limits because of the break in the weather. It probably won't last knowing Ottawa, but at least I had it for a few days!

Who doesn't love random food shots? Here was breakfast the other morning. A very tasty bowl of Date and Almond overnight oats.

In the mix: oats, dates, almonds, vanilla fat free yogurt, skim milk, cinnamon 

Bagel, ham, cheese, dijon and jalapeno pepper in the panini maker. Need I say more?

Why yes I do! The kale, carrot and apple slaw was also note worthy!

Mmm... dinner last night was a snap. A thai salmon salad with sesame seeds, kale, cucumber, red pepper, carrot and croutons!

Can you tell I'm happy for the weekend? I'm shopping, making food and enjoying every second of this one! I hope you do too!

Emilie

greek yogurt overnight oats and a red belt

Greek yogurt was on sale last week so I decided to try the strawberry flavour (I didn't really like it plain). 

Well, on its own, I still don't think I like it, but boy does it make a good batch of overnight oats! It's a texture thing I think. I find regular yogurt so much smoother. 

Strawberry Greek Yogurt Overnight Oats

1/2 cup rolled oats

2 large spoonfuls of Strawberry Greek Yogurt

1/2 cup skim milk

1 tbsp chia seeds

Let set in fridge overnight. In the morning I added sliced bananas and berries. 

To match my strawberries I wore my new red belt for my meetings today!

Do you enjoy greek yogurt? More than regular yogurt?

Emilie

chocolate for breakfast

Happy Friday!

I decided to plan ahead for breakfast last night and make myself a jar of overnight oats of chocolate, peanut butter variety.

I used 1/2 cup oats, 1/4 cup milk, 2 Tbsp chunky peanut butter, 1 Tbsp ground flax seed and 1 Tbsp cocoa powder.

 

 This morning I added 1/2 sliced banana and a splash more milk for a creamier consistency (they were a bit dry).

The sun is coming up and I'm looking forward to a busy day that's going to just fly by.

What did you have for breakfast today?

Emilie