So, I didn’t make it to Body Pump tonight. I blame the snow. 
I ended up staying later than usual at work, so by the time I got on the road, the snow was really coming down. I felt like I was driving in a blizzard! 
The traffic on the highway crawled along, so my normally 30-minute commute was more than 50 minutes.
By the time I got home, there was no way I could take Murphy for a walk, catch the bus downtown, and make it to Body Pump on time. I considered driving, but parking in Back Bay is always such a nightmare. Blah, blah, blah. I hate all of the excuses. In the end, I skipped Body Pump. Buutt, I came up with a fantastic Plan B, which involves a really fun strength training workout on Saturday morning. Hopefully, it’ll make up for tonight!
Pretty much as soon as I made up my mind to not attend Body Pump, the skies cleared up and the sun came out. WTF?!? 
I guess Mark Twain was right: “If you don’t like the weather in New England, just wait a few minutes.”
With such a nice day on our hands, Mal and I took Murphy for a long walk. We walked for well over an hour, so at least at got some exercise today.
We walked ALL over South Boston this afternoon.
We played in the park.
And, then stopped at the grocery store to purchased a baguette for dinner tonight. (What’s up with me and baguettes this week?!)
And, finally, we found some sweet sticks to chew on.
Look at that dopey pug face! 
Don’t you love it when dogs find enormous sticks to play with?
Dinner
Remember the Beans on Toast meal that I loved– and then attempted to make at home a few weeks ago? Well, I bombed my first attempt, but my second was right on! 
Here’s how I made the cheesy bean sauce:
- Combine 4-5 ounces of Velveeta with 1/4 cup chicken broth and 2 teaspoons of Worcestershire in a small sauce pan and cook on medium heat
- Stir until Velveeta is fully melted
- Pour sauce over cannellini beans (or other favorite white bean)
Also with dinner, I ate a big salad and a number of pieces of French bread dipped right into the cheese sauce– many of which went undocumented. 
Raw broccoli dipped into the cheese sauce is also a yummy combo! 
I’m enjoying a single piece of dark chocolate for dessert right now, then putting on my PJs, and vegging out with my boys in front of the TV.
See ya tomorrow. Yay for Friday! 
P.S. Before going for a walk with my guys, I snacked on a 3-Minute Spirulina Cookie with peanut butter, which tasted fine, but looked disgusting. I didn’t post the photo for just that reason, but if you’re curious, you can see the unappetizing cookie here. Don’t say I didn’t warn ya!
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Super excited about tomorrow being Friday too! Dinner looks yummy….
That is exactly how the weather was in Pittsburgh today!
I love Velveeta. I’m embarrassed to admit it but it’s so good.
So your dinner looks really good to me!!! And the cookie doesn’t look that scary! I’ve seen worse!
Beens and cheese sounds so good right now.
We’re suppose to get snow in DC this weekend. I’m not happy about it
That is SO funny! Those pictures look like they’re from two totally different seasons! Sorry that you missed BodyPump, but it’s just one day. In the grand scheme of things you won’t even remember it happened. Maybe you just needed a night off =)
Haha, oh no! That weather is crazy! At least you got home safely!
PS love the pug face! I try to get my chihuahua to play with sticks (well twigs because she is so small) but she gives me this “I am way too mature to play with sticks, Mom” look and I give up.
Tina, I just wanted to give you props for eating such balanced meals lately. It looks like you are doing well with your “loose the dough” goals. You’ve inspired me to try the same. Although I’m at a healthy weight and prepare healthy foods for breakfast/lunch, I tend to “pig out” and snack on easy foods (bread, chocolate, nuts, granola bars) all evening instead of fixing myself a real dinner and I feel like I’m missing out on my nutrients.
Every time I read about your 3 minute cookies I tell myself to go make one. TONIGHT is the night!
Yummy beans and cheese!!
The weather here in Upstate NY was crazy too!!! Sunny, then blizzard then sunny but freezing!
The bean & cheese combo sounds quite unique. But I bet it is dang good! Beans & Velveeta? Yes please!
That photo of Murphy is too cute. The stick looks longer than he is!
Your pup is SO cute! I love his little jacket. I had some cannelini beans today too, I like to mix them up with tuna and balsamic glaze!
i’m going through a serious baguette phase right now too! you should make your own, it’s one of the most satisfying things in the whole wide world. and i NEVER link to my blog anyway bc its more of a journal, but this completely applies to baguette obsession:
http://www.annejuliet.com/post/352809298/sunday-bready-sunday
happy almost friday!
The weather was SO ridiculous today. It was a complete white-out and then sunny 10 minutes later!
It was 60 and sunny here today. Don’t be too jealous because it’s gonna snow on Saturday! What the heck is up with this crazy weather? I can eat a whole baguette loaf all by mah self
So good.
Haha, that cookie is definitely interesting looking haha.
Also, I definitely live maybe 6 or 7 miles from you and I never saw that sunny day haha, we got the blizzard mostly I think, so I guess if you don’t like the weather you can also drive for 15-20 minutes haha
The snow was so odd here today – I had no idea it was even snowing until I left my office. The parking lot was a skating rink but the roads weren’t too bad.
Your cheese sauce looks amazing – I bet that would be a great warm dip or over some steamed broccoli.
I’m also in my pjs – so nice to come home and unwind. Enjoy your evening!
Yeah, we had snow here in NJ in the morning, then the sun came out! So fickle! Glad you got a good, long walk in with your boys, though!
The snow hit us HARD and UNEXPECTEDLY today too. Too bad it ruined your original plans but sounds like you still have a wonderful evening ahead of you
enjoy!
Wow, that’s odd how the weather changed so quickly. We’re expecting snow on Saturday here in the DC area.
Cheese sauce makes everything better.
The weather was nuts today! At least you got a great walk in. I dont think you’d ever find me outside in the winter for an hour! LOVE the dopey pug face
Looks like time spent with family was meant to be for you today! I love seeing your pictures of Boston- being from NH and having gone to college on the North Shore I feel like it’s my home city. I also lived in Allston for a couple of months
Minnesota weather is no better unfortunately–at least your snow doesn’t stick around much. Hope all is well!
I can’t believe the crazy weather! Here is LA it is 70 degrees and sunny about 80% of the time…no changes for months, nevermind in just a day!
Tina, I’m impressed that you’ve already come up with a “make up” session for Saturday morning. You’re too good!
Enjoy that piece of chocolate… yummers!
We had crazy weather here today too– I almost canceled my classes, but then at the last minute, it went from looking like a blizzard to blue skies…and then back again!
So true re: the weather, it was crazy tonight!!
Love Murphy!!!
What crazy weather! Ah well, at least you had some extra time with the boys.
weather SUCKS we had a whiteout here today — LONGING for spring…
that’s a great quote by mark twain! i’ve actually never read him but i do have a huge anthology of his stuff….
that’s no bueno on the workout! but, it sounds like you’re ready for plan B which is good! I LOVE when my dog plays with sticks…probably the cutest thing on the planet
Some people consider velveeta to be a comfort food, but there’s something about velveeta that I find discomforting. What IS it exactly? It’s not really cheese. There’s quite an air of mystery surrounding that “food”.
That weather looks nasty but I’m glad you got in a great walk with your boys instead.
That is too funny about the weather! It was snowing so hard this morning in NYC and then was total clear by lunch. Very strange.
OMG that picture of Murphy is adorable. I just had to comment on that:D
I think I mention Murphy every time I comment… and this picture further justifies my reasons why hahah he’s awesome.
We have the exact same weather problem in Michigan. Sometiems I get so stressed out when something comes up and I can’t get my workout in, but it sounds like you made a really good choice by going for a walk and planning on doing the strength Saturday instead. Good for you!
And happy Friday!
Murphy looks soooo cute in that picture with that big stick in his mouth!
I can’t believe you guys were out that long. I would have been FREEZING. Looks like you guys had a good time though, some quality time well spent.
I went to Body Pump tonight so you can count my workout..ha!
Haha I don’t think it was THAT unappetizing
I hope we don’t get any snow over here!
It was totally crazy in Boston this afternoon! I’m glad I keep a pair of boots at work, just in case! Btw, I’ve got Chobani Giveaway on my blog: http://runfoodierun.com/2010/01/27/chobani-giveaway/
Take care, Tina, and stay warm!
Your dinner looks delicious and it’s always great to spend time with your hubby. Life just happens sometimes and it’s great to just roll with the punches. Have a good night!
I echo the TGIF sentiments! Has this week felt long, or what?! Sorry you missed BP – I hate missing it when I’m really looking forward to and am amped up for it. Silly snow.
NE weather is crazy!
Dinner looks great- glad you were able to recreate it!
Jenna
Ooh – since you have both of these things, you have to try a piece of dark chocolate sandwiched between some baguette slices like a little chocolate sandwich. So good! I’m reading A Homemade Life by Molly Wizenberg (Orangette) and she recommends it as a snack. So good!
I’m going to London tomorrow – might have to try beans on toast!
haha wow that change in weather is definitely drastic! But I think walking around Boston with your boys this afternoon looks a lot more fun than a Body Pump class
I’m SO glad tomorrow is Friday!
What funny weather! Well at least you had a fun walk with the dog and hubby…bet it was more fun too!
Funny! I *love* cheese and pretty much always have at least 5 or 6 kinds in my fridge- from brie to string- haha- and for a few years, gouda has been one of my favorites. I shared some with a friend a little while ago, and after he tasted it, he looked at me and was all “this tastes like glorified Velveeta!”, and I stopped for a second and was all “ohhhhhhh…that must be why I like it so much!” I haven’t had Velveeta since I was a kid and don’t think I could eat it again, but it was definitely one of my favorites growing up!
Oh, and did Mark Twain really say that thing about the weather there? I swear people say that all over the place- I grew up in Michigan and everyone used to say it, and I’ve heard people from other states say the same thing. Unfortunately, that saying is not applicable here in Seattle, which is why I’m moving this year!
Oh looks SOOO good, but do you have any ideas for what those of us in non-Velveeta-selling countries could do? Somehow I don’t think a plain cheese would suffice?
That’s nice that you got the walk in with your boys. Some type of activity in a day is wonderful even just long walks!
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