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. π
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 βInto the Heart of Italy: Six Adventures, Three Celebrities, One MissionβΒ¦ To Unlock the Secrets of Italian Passion for Food and Life.βΒ 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! π
P.S. Check out my Deal of the Week! π
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Marisa Tomei? Cool! I’ve always liked her. Have fun. I’m jealous.
So cool. I’d love to meet Marisa Tomei. She seems to be all over the place lately, what with her hoola hooping promotion. Hope you get to snap a pic with her!
What an awesome opportunity. You’ll have a blast in NYC I’m sure.
Oh girl, you are going to have a *blast* in NYC!!
How exciting is that??
I love adding oatbran to my oats. It adds creaminess *and* volume…yum! π
Wow, congrats!!!! SO exciting!
That’s a VERY big deal – exciting too! Will be looking forward to reading all about it, and I’m sure you’ll have some great pictures!
Tina I am so excited for you!!! Have a wonderful weekend!
Congratulations! I love your blog and love reading about the awesome opportunities that come your way because of it. Life is amazing, put what you want out into the universe and you will likely get it back! So inspiring.
This is awesome news!! how wonderful!!!! I will definitely look into it. It comes at such a great time as myself am in Italy now visiting my family and traveling around!!
Thanks for sharing!
Sorry! I had to comment again! I just checked the Preview from the Bertolli Series and you will not believe it!!! THEY ARE IN MY TOWN!! The scene where the Parmigiano is rolled on the street is in LUCCA in its famous round piazza! It is my home town and I am here now. I will take pictures and share it with all of you!!!!!
Congrats Tina! That’s such an awesome opportunity for you.
I am totally digging your oat bran/oatmeal combo – looks delish!
I am doing the Tweet up with Bertoli this weekend – Jealous you get to be in NYC for it – FUN!
Have a great day!
Ooh! I saw the preview for that show on TV, it made me hungry! What fun!
You’ve got a lot on your list and you can get it done.
I’m italian and I have been watching you since August and I love your blog. I watch it every day!! It is one of my “must have” appointment!! ahah!! But I have never heard about this tv show!! It sounds good!!! greetings from Italy
I loveeeeeeeeeee Marisa Tomei!! She is absolutely gorgeous! And your life is so exciting, I can’t wait to read more about it!
Hope you have a fabulous Friday night!
That is such awesome news! Can’t wait to read all about it. I am excited to be in Boston for the weekend, I’ll be going to Myers + Chang on Saturday.
Hope your having a wonderful day. π
Congrats on the invite!
congrats… very exciting.. I’m a New Yorker.. you’re gonna have a blast…