After traveling the past 3 out of 4 weekends this weekend was nothing exciting, but exactly what I needed.
Friday evening I came home after work more than ready for the couch and some Netflix. You couldn’t have paid me to socialize. Nick had picked up a pepperoni frozen pizza from Whole Foods so we jazzed it up with some mushrooms, onion and kale. While the pizza cooked, we cracked a bottle of red wine and snacked on a cheese board.
We spent the rest of the night catching up on This is Us and eating pizza and some extra sautéed veggies. I ate these two slices + 1 more and then had some ice cream before I started to fall asleep on the couch at 10pm…
Saturday morning I was up a little before 7am to have a quiet morning readings and drinking coffee before getting on back to back calls. I had a branding call (yay for blog changes in the upcoming months) and then a couple Nutshell client sessions. In between calls I toasted up a bagel and scrambled some eggs. I think I’ve figured out how to have the best of both worlds with it comes to the sweet or savory bagel dilemma. I spread cream cheese on both halves but sprinkled TJs everything seasoning on one (so it tasted exactly like an everything bagel) and spread jam on the other. Like two bagels in one. Anyone else think this is something to get excited about?
By the time I was finished with calls and sending out follow up emails it was noon and I was more than ready to get outside and move my body. I ate a banana + pb and then headed out on run along the river. Nick went grocery shopping to get stuff for dinner since we were hosting friends so I asked him to surprise me with something good for lunch.
He delivered.
Apparently Whole Foods has a fast food burger bar that I had no idea about?
The burgers were fab….except I wish the bun would have been softer but other than that they hit the spot. It was the sp fries though that stole the show. They tasted almost double fried and were perfection.
Saturday afternoon was spent around the apartment. I wanted to clean out my closet and transition my fall capsule into the closet and pack away all my summer clothes. I think summer is finally over (I hope…I much prefer colder weather) and pulling out cozier clothes made me so excited. I’m going to do a post on this season’s capsule this week if anyone is interested – I’ve gotten some requests so look out for that!
While I cleaned + organized Nick cooked. Anyone else just want to hang around home and do really mundane things like clean and cook when you’ve been traveling a lot? I feel like whenever I’m gone for back to back weekends all I want to do is be as low key and boring as possible.
We took a walk along the water in the evening. It was chilly and windy, but so pretty. The sunsets lately have been gorgeous.
And then we had two couple friends of ours over for dinner. We try to get together with them every week but we’ve all been traveling so this was long overdue. We made Manhattans and snacked on meat + cheese.
And then dinner! Nick cooked a beef roast in the crock pot with a balsamic glaze. We made a butternut squash, candied walnut and feta salad that was so good (I went back for thirds of that..) and also had a roasted brussel sprout salad with radicchio, bacon and these insanely delicious croutons. Basically, we cut up a raisin cake that was almost like a large raisin crescent roll (you could probably use raisin bread I’m guessing?) then coated that in butter and parmesan cheese and roasted the bread in the oven. The apartment smelled amazing.
We ate, drank wine and talked until well after 1am. Great great night.
Sunday was a slow morning. We slept in till 9am and I spent the morning flipping through this cookbook looking for some meal inspiration. Also, this cookbook is beautiful and reading through it always gets me excited to cook.
I made pumpkin pancakes for breakfast following this recipe which is one of my favorites because it’s so easy and makes minimal mess.
Sunday afternoon we prepped some lunch veggies and made these enchiladas for dinners this week. After going through the cookbook a craving hit and all I wanted was enchiladas. I also made some pumpkin bread because tis the season.
Lunch consisted of a green smoothie + cheese and crackers while writing this post.
I went on a walk with my friend Hannah Jane in the afternoon. She’s moving next week and I’m really sad about that. It’s been a hard year with several of my really close friends moving from the city. But that’s how the city is – people come and people go and the hardest thing is realizing…”okay, there are good things to come, but this season is over.” But for all you Atlanta people, you’re getting a gem 🙂
We wrapped up Sunday with evening church and then came home to chill, eat some enchiladas for dinner and watch some more This is Us. We’re only on episode 10 of season 1 and I want to eventually be able to watch the show when it airs during the week so I’m making us watch as many episodes as possible.
And that was the weekend. Low key and slow paced but exactly what I needed I think.
How was your weekend? Share in the comments!
Aaaahhh this is my favourite kind of weekend! After I’ve been busy for a while I always want to stay home and clean everything. It’s weirdly relaxing! My weekend was more or less the same kind of thing – went home for the weekend with my girlfriend to see my parents, and we were very boring and just watched movies, went to the cinema, and did some college work as both of us are part time students now. Relaxing but lovely!
sounds perfect 🙂
This sounds amazing! Time at home is so refreshing after you’re traveling. I went to a big state fair this weekend and ate so many amazing crazy foods! I’m glad it’s finally starting to feel like fall!
I miss the Indiana state fair!
I really love these posts, Robyn. Looked like such a nice weekend! Between you and Kylie over at immaeatthat I am learning how to slow down and relax. It’s hard, as I am also an extrovert living in a big city! But, it has worked wonders for my mental and physical state. I actually had an incredibly difficult weekend, but instead of acting out in a way that harms me (overexercising, drinking ect), I really made a conscious effort to slowwwwww down. Couldn’t have done it without you!
Thank you for sharing!
It is hard as an extrovert in a city but its a worthwhile learning process 🙂
I’m so encouraged for you that you were able to recognize what you actually NEEDED vs engaging in destructive behaviors. Thinking of you!
I totally agree with you about wanting to stay home and just cook/clean after a hectic week. I was (probably a little too) excited when I woke up to a gray sky on Saturday… perfect weather for being boring inside!!
Also, that dinner looks like the epitome of fall! I bet your apartment smelled better than any Yankee Candle. Now that it is officially October, I’m breaking out my pumpkin recipes too!!
PS Definitely would love to see your capsule wardrobe!
I sometimes love when it’s crappy weather too 🙂
I would love to see a post about your fall capsule. Fall fashion is my favorite and I love seeing posts from “regular” people (ie, people wearing clothes that I would be likely to wear as well – not high fashion stuff).
Also I am going to Whole Foods at lunch to see if mine has this burger bar too, because that looks so good!
I definitely am not high fashion ha 🙂 So look out for that post on Wednesday!
I am definitely one for chill weekends. I often joke that I’m like a hermit after work, but I tend to prefer it that way! Being busy and sociable all the time absolutely drains me! #introvert
get your rest!
I always look forward to your weekend recaps! They are so encouraging to me.
xoxo
Julie
glad you enjoy them 🙂
Hi Robyn,
Although I’ve read a few post already, this is my first comment on your blog. I do too like to stay at home and spend time doing normal and boring things the day after a trip, but the next one I’m all for going out for breakfast because I don’t want my free time to end so fast.
I hope you don’t mind me asking you a question this soon, but from what I see here and there you include “a lot” of dietary fats in your daily basis and, after reading different opinions about the proper amount of fats needed to recover from amenorrhea I wonder how much is that “proper amount”. I’m not asking about grams, because each person is different and needs a different quantity, but in terms of percentages of the total diet. Like 20%, 25%, 30%, 35% or in terms of grams per kg? I’ve read so many things, that I don’t know anymore because other people suggest that the solution is to eat more carbs. I’m a little bit confused.
I’ll keep reading your blog. Thanks a lot for sharing your time and knowledge.
Hi Victoria! Yes fats are important but the biggest thing is getting in enough ENERGY. I don’t focus on any absolute numbers when it comes to recommending dietary fat since I follow an intuitive eating approach, but rather use loose guidance and structure. Sufficient carbs and fats are both critical in restoring menstruation. Hope that helps!
I guess that I relied too much on counting grams and calories to make sure that I was eating enough. I have an history with ED and body image, and with a tendency to undereat and binge, so counting gave me the tool to be sure that I was getting enough food (and a feeling of control, I’m not going to lie), but I suppose that I’m not since I lost my period for some time now.
Intuitive eating is something I want to do, but due to my bingeing tendencies I’m afraid I’ll go over with the sweets. I’ll try to eat more and be aware when I do. Thanks a lot again! ♥
Okay, weird question. I’ve tried making pumpkin pancakes using different recipes multiple times, but they ALWAYS turn out “wet” on the inside. Like…not inedible or gross, but I want a cakey pancake when I bite into it, not a somewhat soggy one. Do yours seem to turn out like this?
hmm. I’ve found that the texture of the pumpkin used is really important…Libby’s on WF 365 brand is the most predictable because it’s thick. It sounds like there’s too much wet going on..
The dinner in this post looks so good! Especially the roast and salad! Any chance you could share the recipes?
Love this blog!!
I’ll try to see if I can get them from Nick…I have no idea what the recipes were ahh
I second this, if possible 🙂
Love this! My weekend was basically spent eating and hanging with other wellness / foodies in Denver, along with getting caught up on my nutrition classes. Those pancakes look freaking delish.
sounds great!
“Low key and boring” haha I feel like that describes my perfect weekend after being busy busy busy all week! Those burgers and fries look incredible. I have been on such a burger kick lately. Also loving pumpkin pancakes of course! I’m debating on starting This Is Us vs Parenthood… thoughts?!
I’ve been on such a burger kick too – which I’m more than okay with 🙂
Both are great!!
I totally agree! After a couple busy weekends, there is nothing that I crave more than a slow weekend filled with a deep house cleaning and lazy breakfasts. 🙂
yes yes yes!
I’m on the hunt to buy a cheese board because of YOUR blog posts! haha. Also, deff going to try your bagel creation. I’ve yet to try the TJ seasoning but everyone seems to be raving about it!
you can’t go wrong with a cheese board 🙂 but a plate works too ha
Sounds like such a nice weekend! When I saw those burgers and amazing fries Nick brought y’all home I was instantly jealous, they looked soo good! Also, both of the salads y’all made for dinner that night sound amazing! Also very excited to see a capsule wardrobe post, I would love to incorporate that into my closet as I try to transition into nicer more versatile clothing pieces.
look out for the post this week!
I love low key weekends after traveling. theyre just the best. We are slowly catching up on This Is Us. Ive seen the entire season and am watching the current episodes, but the boyfriend is only on episode 12. We’re almost there!
we are in the same boat!
OMG your weekend sounds dreamy, as does that dinner Nick cooked. Lucky gal 😉
I loved your bagel idea; I’m not even that big on cream cheese, but that seasoning is literally EVERYTHING. Also, have you ever tried goat cream cheese? Because it’s divine.
My weekend was pretty low key too, and consisted of a girls’ night I hosted with some friends where we got ice cream and watched Notting Hill, and then the next day I was working an event where I had to set up a giant s’more party with all kinds of s’mores and a hot chocolate bar, and let’s just say it was epic 😀
I have tried cream goat cheese but not in a while – I’ll have to try!
Lots of delish food on your end 🙂
Those burgers from Whole Foods look divine! Oh, and the fries too! 🙂 I am like you and did not know they had this. I will have to check it out!
I can not believe the deliciousness of the foodie creations you and Nick make. Those croutons sound DELICIOUS with a capital ‘D’, and I love that you were able to have friends over, have some quiet dinners in, go for some runs/walks for some happy movement, and just have another wonderful sweet weekend. I really treasure seeing how you and Nick spend your weekends and the things you learn and do together.
And it’s so fun to do different toppings on each half of the bagel. It almost makes it seem like two bagels in one.
My kind of weekend!
I ate a sprouted bagel yesterday and did the same thing: half sweet (pumpkin butter and sliced almonds, half savory (omelet and roasted peppers). It was perfection!
we’re on the same page 🙂