Happy Friday! 
I’m so glad that the work week is just about over, but the next few days are going to be a whirlwind for me! More on that in a minute. 
Breakfast
I started my morning with a bowl of oat bran + oatmeal. I’m really lovin’ oat bran. It adds so much creaminess.
In the mix:
- 1/4 cup oats
- 1/4 cup oat bran
- 1 cup water
- 1 tsp chia seeds
- 1/4 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp cinnamon
- 2 scoops Nuttzo
I topped my bowl with almonds and raisins.
I also enjoyed a glass of iced coffee with hazelnut milk. Delish!
Bertolli + Big Apple
So, I have some exciting news to share with you guys!
Bertolli is getting ready to launch a new series of webisodes titled “Into the Heart of Italy: Six Adventures, Three Celebrities, One Mission… To Unlock the Secrets of Italian Passion for Food and Life.” It’s an online series that will feature celebrity chef Rocco Dispirito and actors Marisa Tomei and Dan Cortese as they explore the food and culture of Italy. Here’s a little preview.
To kick-off the series, they’re hosting a media lunch and premiere in New York City next week with Rocco, Marisa, and Dan, and I have been invited to attend with 10 other bloggers! Ahhhh! So cool, right!?! Obviously, I am VERY excited! Be sure to stay tuned for my adventures from the Big Apple next week!
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I have a big day ahead:
- Working from home
- Book editing!!!
- Conference call
- Seminar and salmon tasting
- Date night
And, I’m off! 
P.S. Check out my Deal of the Week!
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That sounds like a blast! I love NYC.
Sounds like such a great trip! NYC is my city
I should try mixing oats and oat bran, the texture of your bowl looks great! Happy Friday!
How exciting! That’ll be an awesome event
No banana in your oats!? Mad!! It’s like peanut butter without peanuts lol
Have a good day!
Wow, that’s so exciting! Congratulations!
How fun!! I love Marisa Tomei!
You have been such a little jet setter recently! How exciting!
How cool! You’re gonna meet an Oscar winner!!
That sounds like loads of fun! Can’t wait to see how it goes!
Sooo lucky!!
That’s awesome! Have fun!! I’m going to NYC next week too!
new york again? how exciting!!
That’s so exciting! You always get the best opportunities!
Oh My Goodness! This is super exciting! I can’t wait to hear about it
Dan Cortese is a celebrity? hahahaha!!!
That really is very cool Tina. I’d love to meet Rocco. He seems like a nice guy and is obviously a very talented chef. You get to do the coolest things. My life is so boring…
Ahhhh! That can-do attitude pulled through for you again! Nothin’ to do with luck; you work hard and deserve these awesome opportunities!
Congrats, Tina!
woohoo! that’s awesome news! i can’t wait to see new york on here again
i bet you have a blast. have a wonderful friday!!! 
Thats so exciting! I love Rocco and Marisa! I can’t wait to hear about it
such exciting news!! cannot wait to tune in and see what you get into!
Wow that is such exciting news! I can’t wait to see your adventures!
Salmon tasting? I’m intrigued and can’t wait to hear about it!
thats so exciting you were invited to go! Congrats your going to have a great time. I can’t wait to hear about your date tonight.
WOW… that’s so exciting!! Have fun. I can’t wait to hear all about it!
You get invited to some of the coolest things! Who doesn’t love Bertolli? I have never tried oat bran. Can’t wait to hear about the salmon tasting!
How exciting!! Can’t wait to hear about it!
So exciting! good luck with the whirlwind weekend
The Bertolli launch sounds awesome, what a fun event!
Oh, too much fun!!! Have a great trip! Oh, and I am loving the oatbran right now too! So creamy and delicious!
it sounds like you have so many exciting things going on!
date night sounds fun!
Wow! That is so exciting! You’ve had some really fun opportunities lately :>
Very fun! I just saw a commercial about the new webisodes last night! I also just saw Rocco’s new cookbook, and it looks like it has some really great revamped recipes.
congrats! that sounds super Cool~~
That’s awesome! So exciting! You’ve been getting to do some prettttttttty cool things lately.
Wow, that’s awesome! Are you going to do a blogger/reader meetup while you’re here?
Sounds like so fun! Was that what your exciting phone call was about the other day?
@Caitlin @ Right Foot Forward: Probably not. I’m only there for 24 hours.
@Melissa (MelissaLikesToEat): No, that’s something else!
Have a blast in NYC, it sounds like Bertolli is giving you an awesome opportunity. Can’t wait to read all about it.
I love adding vanilla stevia or extract to my oats! Adds the perfect touch of sweetness. Enjoy your Friday!
Awesome! So much fun!
very cool – what a terrific opportunity!
how neat! you’re one lucky (& very deserving) lil’ blogger!
Wow have fun at the event. yayaya.
Congratulations, Tina! Sounds like an amazing opportunity!
How fun is that! Did you ever think a few years ago you would be invited to all these cool things???
Another trip to New York?! How exciting–sounds like it will be lots of fun!
I love NYC…you are going to have such a blast! You lucky girl. Also, your oats look yummy…I am going to have to give it a try!
Have fun in NYC! It’s definitely my dream place to live!! Maybe one day…
How awesome, Tina! Congrats!!
WOW – that is very exciting Tina! I so want to go to New York
Lucky! Love NYC! Have an amazing time!
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