Yep, me – the one that was on a bowling league and routinely bowled a 220? My high score last night was 107! We had such a great time!
First I started off with Katie’s migas – although I modified it a bit for one serving and for what I had on hand. I really loved the corn tortilla with the eggs!
First I started to Pam fry the eggs – here’s one thing I would change – they got pretty crispy, but obviously once I added the egg mixture, they got soft again – next time I think I’ll set them crispy tortilla to the side and garnish with it.
While that was crisping up, I grated 1/2 an ounce of Kerrygold aged cheddar – it even looks like butter!
You then add the salsa in the last step – I used my salsa verde from two nights ago.
Another thing I did was only use one egg and 1/4 cup egg whites to cut down the calories. Breakfast comes in at 316 calories, 44 carbs, 14.7 protein, 10.5 fat and 4.9 fiber.
My friend and I walked for 45 minutes at lunch – it was so nice out I only had a t-shirt on! It’s funny how you think that 55 degrees is balmy! The only problem with this time of year is that as everything melts, the ground is still partly frozen and the water sits in pools because it has no where else to go.
I treated my other boss to the chicken tikka masala. When I came into his office he said “that chicken dish was awesome!” I really liked using my naan like a tortilla chip! 😀
After work Tony and Hannah picked me up from work and we headed to Pinstripes to celebrate my early birthday with my step-son Joe – he works in the same mall, so that was convenient!
I cannot say enough good things about this place! Not sure if Pinstripes is just a Chicagoland thing, but if you have the opportunity to go I wouldn’t miss it.
First of all – you relax on leather couches!
Then Joe arrived – every time I take a picture of our kids I am like “oh, this is my favorite one of you two so far!”
S0 one game of bowling is $7 per person and the shoe rental is $4 for the night. On Tuesday nights, if you bowl or play bace, the burgers are only $2! Mara, did you hear that – only two dollar burgers!
Tony and I, however, went with their Dinner on the Fly Menu – we both had a jones for fried chicken, and somewhere I read that calories don’t count the whole week of your birthday!
So I ate one breast (skin and all!), one chicken wing, all of the mashed potatoes, some of the kids fries and three Bud lights. Dinner comes in at 1,069 calories, 73 carbs, 45 protein, 40 fat and 3.5 fiber.
We ended up bowling three games (except for Tony who doesn’t bowl!) – Hannah picked up one round and then Joe picked up a game for him and Hannah – we are all pretty tired by the end – thanks family for a great night out!
Some action shots:
Joe was the winner in all the games!
Stats for Tuesday: 45 minute walk with my co-worker. Not surprising, my grade wasn’t too good for the day – it was too high in fat, cholesterol and sodium, and too low in fiber, calcium and iron. But you know what? I was still under 2000 calories for the day – the old me would have had 1000 per meal – so I am not going to sweat it.
Okay, still behind in making my food ahead of time! We got back from bowling and I touched up the bathroom walls. Oh, and word to the wise, if you are not technical, don’t try to tackle things you don’t know! Case in point – Hannah and I tried to put together the shower caddy for the bathroom – we thought “hey, there are not a lot of parts, we can do this!” Um, after about 20 minutes of us trying and both of us wanting to throw it out the window, Tony came to the rescue – turns out one of the poles was too long to fit in our tub – a quick use of his saw and we were in business, installed in about 5 minutes. Thanks Tony!
Our exchange student comes tomorrow! Oh – good news too! Foodbuzz chose me as one of the 24/24/24 blogs this month! My proposal was to have a pizza party with the exchange students to have an informal setting to get to know each other – I am curious to see what type of stereotypes German’s have of American’s! Stay tuned – the pizza party will be March 27 and will be posted on Marcy 28.
Okay, really running late – Happy St. Patty’s Day!
I’d be proud of that 107 in bowling – if I break 100 when I bowl, I figure I’m doing awesome!
Congratulations on the 24/24/24! Looking forward to the Pizza Party!
Your meals always looks so good. But a burger and fries for $2 is crazy! I’ve got to find that place…soon!
Happy Birthday!
have fun with the exchange student! i hosted one in high school (and was also one in exchange, of course) – such a great experience.
What an awesome night out with your family! And congratulations on the Food Buzz pick! So excited to see your meal!
That is wonderful you guys are getting an exchange student! Do you know where s/he is from?
Your kids are beautiful, Biz! You are one proud mama and that is wonderful!
I agree with you on the 1,000 calories a meal…totally something most of us made a REGULAR habit of. And it’s not that hard to do, so don’t beat yourself up!
Glad you’re a Bud Light gal…Boooo to Miller (as I drink a Bud Light – green!)
Happy St. Patty’s Day!
She is from Germany! She stays with us for three weeks over spring break, then Hannah goes to her house in June after graduation. 😀
You two are darling! 🙂 I wish we had a place like that here. So cool!
gah, i’ve been meaning to submit a proposal for 24, 24, 24… congrats! and now i want to go bowling! you used to bowl, too?? very kewl 🙂 me too! looks like a fun night! and i know how you feel about the weather, i was out in a tank top today 😉 (a little ambitious…)
I hope things went well with your exchange student!! How fun!! Tell her a blogger says Guten Tag 🙂
Looks like tons of fun! Love your lunches, would you come make lunch for me??
Bowling is so fun! I really enjoy going even though I’m terrible. Congrats on being chosen!!!!!!!!! Can’t wait to see your party
Girl, you are so lucky! I applied for the Foodbuzz 24,24,24 this month….and no such luck:( Maybe someday!
Happy Birthday – love the idea of bowling and $2 burgers!!!
Looks like a great time! I love bowling but haven’t done it in YEARSSSSS. Under 2000 calories? Pfft, that’s nothing to worry about. 🙂 Taking your body out of a deficit once in awhile is good for your metabolism.
Jenn
It looks like you guys had such a great time! I love bowling…I have not done it in forever!
I have a random question for you…has Hannah ever thought about starting her own blog? and does she read them too?? My niece is almost 7 and she is all about me taking pics of my food and reading my blog so I know if she were older, she would want her own. I just wondered if Hannah feels that way too =)
Glad you’re having such a wonderful birthday week! 🙂 And that place looks like fun! You all have the coolest places there in Chicagoland! We do have a bowling alley up the coast from us a little ways, but the traditional kind, not with fancy eats. (Although the cafeteria does have this really nice ocean view.) I suck at bowling, but I enjoy it tremendously! ($2 burgers…man!)
I read that same article about calories not counting during your birthday week! 😉 Congrats on the FoodBuzz 24/24/24!! What a lucky exchange student to get to live in your house!! Can I be your next exchange student? I need you to teach me to cook!! 🙂
Hey, that’s awesome about FoodBuzz! Congrats, and I can’t wait to hear all about the Exchange Student Adventure!
Congrats on the 24/24/24 project… And an exchange student, how exciting… hope they are a foodie and can share
Dave – the funny thing is that the student emailed Hannah and said “Tell your Mum I don’t expect a hot meal every day!”
She has no idea what she is in for!! 😀
Glad you liked Pinstripes! There is one in Lincolnshire, IL, but could be more in the works.
Those fries looked awesome though, nice and thin and crispy and salty!
congrats on the foodbuzz choice!
hey, when exactly is your birthday? (mine is coming up real soon too an i was wondering if we were b-day buddies.)
i love how you went over in calories but just blew it off reasoning that you used to eat much more than that. way to keep things in perspective and realize how much you’ve accomplished!
March 19th – Friday of this week! 😀
Congrats on the 24/24/24 – such an exciting week for you! And I couldn’t even break 100 if I tried. 🙂
I loved this blog! Your kids are adorable and you all looked like you had so much fun! And of course, calories on or near your special day don’t count! Tee hee. Fried chicken & mashed potatoes is my fave.
yay!!! umm.. 107 is my high score.. lol too funny! : )
congrats on the 24-24-24!! that will be great to see,
i too heard that calories consumed on or near your birthday dont count.. cant wait for mine! haha
what a great night! i havent been bowling in so long but i always forget how fun it is 🙂
congrats on being selected for 24-24-24!!!! i cant wait to see your write up!
Thanks for the birthday wishes, and happy early birthday to you too!
I always loved having exchange students when I was a kid, and your 24/24/24 idea is great! Congratulations!
Congrats on the 24, 24, 24!
Next time I go to Chicago, I am going to have to try Pinstripes out. It looks like such a blast!
Look me up if you do!!
Wow! congrats on the 242424 !! I always want to propose something but never have. You inspired me to maybe try this next month!
It looks like you and your fam had a fun time bowling AND you had a great walk- I would have giving you a B + 😉 for the overall day.
That is a great proposal for the 24, 24, 24 Foodbuzz celebration. You are a the 2nd person I know who got selected. Congrats. I just wish I could come to eat some of that amazing pizza.
Looks like fun! I must tell you that I made those carrot muffins but I cheated and used real powdered sugar icing….delish!
Glad you liked them!!
what a fun night! I really love your recipes 🙂
Looks like bowling night was a lot of fun – and the $2 burgers? Great deal!!! Your 107 is my normal score when I bowl, lol!
Have fun with the exchange student. We had a couple of Japanese girls when I was in high school, and hosted two hunky New Zealander young men for an international swim meet…oh, that was fun!
Congratulations on the Foodbuzz choice 🙂 I’m always hungry after viewing all your great good shots!
sorry…I need to work on my proof readiing….I meant great FOOD shots 🙂