Frittata and Ta-ta to 2015

One of my goals for 2015 was to bake a frittata in my Lodge cast iron skillet. On December 30, I realized I still hadn't done so yet and so I remedied that by ad-libbing this little beauty:

Base of potatoes, red peppers, onion, and garlic

Fresh out of the oven after cheese and egg mixture was poured on top of base

A yummy slice of frittata

I was pretty happy with the way it turned out, even though when I first took it out of the oven and tried to turn it over onto a cutting board raw egg came oozing out.  Once I flipped it back over and put in back in the oven for some time, it was tasty.  Also, it made a great leftover lunch for work.

2015 was a year full of challenges and disappointments, but also of family, love, honesty, forgiveness, acceptance, and hope.  This was one of my toughest years on this planet, but I hope that I have grown from it and become stronger and more able to accept future struggles.  I am so grateful for all that I have: my parents, siblings, husband, cats, job, home, health, and spirit.  Let's hope that 2016 is the best year yet!  Here's to the Year of the Monkey!

Joining Club W

On Instagram, I have been seeing a lot of Club W posts, and when I saw that they have a sale for first time buyers, I jumped at the chance and ordered two bottles of red and one rosé for under $30.  They arrived quickly (within a few business days) and you are able to skip months as part of the membership if you do not want to purchase three bottles of wine or more a month.  I have not yet tried any of my bottles, but so far the experience has been good.

Two felines judging my life choices.  "You got alcohol delivered?!"

The wine came neatly packed in a tote-style box.

My three new bottles of vino: One from the Quiver, Malbec; Sauvetage, Rosé; Chanchito, Cabernet Sauvignon

Newest additions to the booze corner of our apartment.

 These are dangerous times we live in.  Luxury and excess are just a click of a button away. 

Chicken with Crème Fraîche, Shallots, and Parsley

Made a yummy dinner the other night.  It started with some cheese, crackers, and fig spread and then there was chicken, mushrooms, shallots, crème fraîche, and parsley with rice for the main course.

Cheesy gooey loveliness

Quick French dish

Carbs and protein, is something missing?  Ahh well.

Senior Editor Top

Bought a cute top from Modcloth called the Senior Editor Top. I had to wear a white tank top underneath it, but it's a great top for the office.

Hope

“Hope is the thing with feathers
That perches in the soul
And sings the tune without the words
And never stops at all.”
Emily Dickinson

Fisherman's Cottage, Harald Sohlberg, 1906, Art Institute of Chicago

Fabletics Outfit and Rowing

So I bought these cute Lima Capri pants in Moss Camo from Fabletics, and I am totally digging them.  I wore them to my first ever rowing class at Row House in NYC.

On the subway en route to class.

Post workout photo at home, feeling strong and powerful

I really feel that badass camo print is perfect for a rowing class.

Trader Joe's Super Spinach Salad

I tried the Trader Joe's Super Spinach Salad for lunch today, and it was yummy! It's definitely my favorite pre-fab salad of theirs thus far. The dressing was tasty, and all of the ingredients were good.