I just finished writing the most heartfelt post I’ve written in a loooooong time. It’s going live tomorrow and I can’t freaking wait for you to read it!
I walked to Stauf’s coffee shop early in the morn’ to write tomorrow’s post because it was just so lovely outside! Breakfast was that big bakery-style blueberry streusel muffin that I always talk so adoringly about with a cold brew on the side. I got mildly distracted by this fluffy off the shoulder blouse and this front tie top that I just had to order. Half off!!
Lunch was leftover roasted veggie pasta salad made with lentil zucchini pasta (recipe coming soon) with bunch of local strawberries from our lovely Yellowbird CSA. Alchemy is a pick-up spot so it’s super convenient!
After finishing up a meeting at Alchemy I headed to TRISM for some more meetings. Before diving in, I went to the kitchen and sampled a pita recipe we’re working on plus a new morning glory muffin featuring juice pulp. Delish!
Then I was still hungry so I hopped on the line and whipped up a smoothie with a dragon fruit packet, strawberries, cauliflower, peanut butter, chocolate Skoop protein, spinach, and almond milk topped with cacao nibs for crunch. It was thick and creamy and so satisfying. Just what I needed!
We biked to Local Cantina for some taco Tuesday lovin’ around 7pm. Of course we spilled our chips all over the floor. Oopsies!
There’s the cutest little Jeni’s in German Village so post tacos we enjoyed ice cream cones while we strolled around Shiller Park. Strawberry buttermilk + the darkest chocolate in a waffle cone for me and salted caramel + brambleberry crisp in a waffle cone for him.
It was a spontaneously lovely little date night. Have a splendid day, friends!
Juliette | Namastay Traveling says
Yum! Those cones look magical! RIP chips.
emily vardy says
MMMMM dragonfruit smoothie bowl, I want one!
I’m looking forward to your post tomorrow :)
Carrie this fit chick says
DRAGON FRUIT? that sounds super cool. I’ve heard ofthose, but have never had it! Love those big cones!!!
MIndy says
LOL at the chips on the ground. PS – NEED to know where those sandals are from! Love!!!
jordan @ dancing for donuts says
i love having smoothies if i’m still hungry after a meal, too!! i have a raging sweet tooth, so making a smoothie is like having a milkshake for dessert but way healthier :)
also i’ve beed dying to make a recipe with juice pulp! those morning glory muffins look soooooo good
Nicole Rosalyn says
That ice cream looks totally bomb. I don’t even usually like strawberry ice cream, yet had a huge urge to try that strawberry buttermilk flavor. I love how your day is filled with foods that nourish both the body and the soul! <3
Brian says
Wow it looks really amazing! If only my Wednesdays looked like this. I will try to make some more tasty food on week days as well though! Thanks for those.
Amanda @ Fueled Fork says
Mid-week date nights are the best! Especially when they end in ice cream. Looks like a delicious day!
Alexis says
Right? It was the perfect night!!
Dylan says
That smoothie sounds amazing! You should try to re-create that muffin recipe ;).
Sarah says
What a great idea to use juice pulp in muffins. I’m all about reducing food waste!
Charmaine Ng | Architecture & Lifestyle Blog says
Spontaneous date nights are the best. With ice cream, even better! ;)
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Alexis says
Amen!!
Megan @ A Continual Feast says
I keep hearing good things about Jeni’s ice cream! Also, cold brew + any sort of baked good = YES
Tala says
Craving ice cream now!
Ps where are your sandals from? SO cute!