Eeeeeep! I’m so psyched to see that so many of you have already decided to join in on the 2012 Closeout Workout Challenge! It’s going to be so darn fun to see how everyone’s doing and have the support to keep us going.
If you missed the challenge post yesterday, check out this post for all the details.
It’s gonna be fun!!
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Last Night’s Dinner
Dinner with friends on a weeknight…always a good time! We were invited over to our friends’ Joe & Kate’s house last night for some homemade chili and cornbread and mannn, was it good.
Kate actually made two chili recipes: Zesty Wheat Berry Black Bean Chili (top), and Three Bean and Beef Chili (covered with cheese). Kate, aren’t you impressed I remembered both of the recipes??
I, obviously, couldn’t decide which one I wanted so I made like a pig and had a little of each. Both of them were ridiculously good, but I was really diggin’ the wheat berry one. I may have to make that here at home and have it for lunches. Yum!
With dinner we also had cornbread, of course, because who can eat chili without cornbread? I actually made that and brought it over as my contribution to the meal, and I am happy to report that it turned out quite good. I use this recipe quite often, and it has never failed me – only substitution I make is applesauce for the oil.
Side note: I now want a whole new set of white places just because they photograph so awesome.
For dessert, there was a decadent treat for us all to share…
They had a piece of leftover cake from her sister’s wedding over the weekend, so we all grabbed a fork and dug in. Actually, I probably dug in more than anybody, but whatever. Stuff was gooooooood.
Since we were out for most of the evening, we still have all of our bajillion Wednesday night shows to catch up on…but it’s looking like we may have to wait a bit longer because we’re off to another friend’s house for dinner tonight! I just love friends…and friends who cook…and reasons for me not having to cook. 
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Breakfast
Heyyyyy.
Are ya surprised?
I. Cannot. Get. Enough. Of. These. Waffles. This. Week.
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Odds & Ends This Morning…
- SOYJOY is currently holding a 15 Days of Thankfulness giveaway: From now until December 5th they will have a new giveaway each day on their Facebook page, including prizes like sunglasses, coolers, iPod speakers, gift cards and more. Be sure to check it out!
- You still have until tomorrow to enter the Look-Alike Character giveaway.
- There’s some pretty great finds on Fitsugar’s Best Fitness Gifts post…I’m totally loving the Columbia Heather Honey Long Hoodie.
Catch you guys a little later!! 
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That Zesty Wheat Berry Black Bean Chili sounds awesome..and totally unlike any chili I have ever eaten. You have me intrigued!
I absolutely love white plates, too! They are my favorite plates to use whenever I know that I am going to be photographing my food….man, I sound like such a nerd. Oh, the life of a food blogger!
Hannah @ CleanEatingVeggieGirl recently posted..WIAW: November 28, 2012
That cake looks really yummy! I just finished off the last leftover piece from my sister’s wedding….yay for wedding cake!
Natalie @ Free Range Human recently posted..Tea and Crumpets
Leftovers are great but leftover dessert is a whole different ball game
Khushboo recently posted..My beef with Pinterest
mmm I’m jealous of the leftover wedding cake! I definitely would of been the one digging in more than anyone too haha I had some of my friends birthday cake last night and she didn’t even have any..woops. haha
chelcie @ chelcie’s food files recently posted..Birthday’s, Recent Eats, and Work Outs
Mmmm, it’s definitely chili weather! In my family, when someone can’t make up their mind about food–in terms of the entree, sides, or desserts–we make “Mill packs,” which are named after my uncle’s great aunt; each Mill pack has a little bit of each option, so you get the best of both worlds. I’m all about the dessert Mill packs.
Carrie @ Fitness and Frozen Grapes recently posted..Eight Things
You just reminded me there’s a buffalo chicken chili recipe I’ve been wanting to try for awhile now. This weekend may be the perfect time to bust out the slow cooker and get cookin! Dinner with friends on a weeknight is always a good time.
Meghan @ After the Ivy League recently posted..Thankful Thursday: I’m Thankful for Cookies
Friends that cook are definitely the best kind, and bonus points when they break out leftover wedding cake
Now I can’t tell if I’m craving chili, cake, or waffles… probably all of them…
Amanda @ .running with spoons. recently posted... WIAW … what portion control? .
All of my dishes are white and I love them!! The every day collection from Bed Bath is awesome!
Ashlee recently posted..(un)Sloppy Josephine
Yum! Chili and cornbread is such a great winter meal! I would have had to try both kinds too!
Emily recently posted..Best bite
oo yum cornbread
Rachel recently posted..Tree Diving + Favorite Mugs
I love friends who cook too – No mess, no stress – just fun food and friends
alyssa – life a la wife recently posted..Eggcellence
Oh my goodness that cakes looks amazing!
Brandi recently posted..time of Reflection
Chili is ALWAYS a winning dinner for me!
Linz @ Itz Linz recently posted..Spicy Roasted Red Pepper Hummus
I need to make chili. And stat! Looks awesome!
Annette@FitnessPerks recently posted..Anxiety Be GONE!
That chili looks so good!! It s perfect for a rainy day!
Kaylie recently posted..Cheap Workout Clothes!!!
Cool. Hope I win something from the SoyJoy giveaways. Thanks for letting us know about it!
michelle kim recently posted..Late-Night Run
I know I’ve said this before, but I’m going to say it again – you have such awesome friends! I’m jealous ya’ll live close enough to each other that you can have week night dinners together. Chili sounds delicious, too
Paige @ Your Trainer Paige recently posted..The Ideal HIIT Formula
Aww sounds like a great night with friends! i love different chili recipes, so I would have gone for both for sure!
Laurie @ Love, Laugh, Laurie recently posted..Neighbors are the Best
Yay for a dinner party with friends on a weeknight!
I love those. Yum, chili and cornbread sounds delicious let alone two different kinds of chili. How awesome is that!?!? I’ve always wanted to participate in one of those chili cook-offs, but not as a cooker, as a taster. 
Ali @ WHOLEistically Fit recently posted..Feel the Burn! Plateau-Busting Eccentric Lower Body Workout
I’m pretty sure it’s illegal to have chili without cornbread. Hands down my favorite winter meal! Thanks for linking to the cornbread recipe, too. I want to make cornbread from scratch, but I was so overwhelmed when I looked for recipes that I just gave up and bought a box of mix from Trader Joe’s (which makes some AWESOME cornbread, btw).
Bethany @ Accidental Intentions recently posted..Thursday Things
I have chili quite often, but I actually can’t remember every having it with cornbread…maybe I just like to have my mouth on fire
I have made a wheat berry chili, however, and love it also!
Stefanie @ Thin Vegetarian recently posted..On the Ball
I love how you get on food kicks. I do the same exact thing. I literally will have the same things for months and then move on and forget all about it. Of course when I remember it’s back to it again. LOL
Amanda Perry @ Sistas of Strength recently posted..Sprints and Makeup for Active Women {Giveaway}
MMM that cake looks incredible, so does the rest of the food! I love mid-week gatherings
Stellina @ My Yogurt Addiction recently posted..My Experience With–ZUMBA
So right …you need cornbread with chili! I post a pumpkin one the other day you might like! http://peachypalate.com/recipage/?recipe_id=6037189
Michelle@Peachy Palate recently posted..A complete convert
When I first saw this, I thought it was borscht! It slightly looks pink but regardless, still delicious!
Chili and bread has been a staple meal lately. It’s the perfect comfort weeknight dinner.
Lauren recently posted..The Season for Soup
Wheat berry chili? That’s definitely unique! And now I’ve got a craving for cornbread, stuff is delicious!
Sam @ Better With Sprinkles recently posted..Ramblings: Pink Nails and Chopsticks.
I couldn’t get past the cake… still can’t…
Sarah recently posted..My Hour of Power
Pfft pig? I think now! Any true foodie who is switched on would get a bit of both too
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