Whew! Talk about a busy day.
I’ve been on the go since 6:00am this morning and actually didn’t even pick up my camera until about 6:00pm this evening. Between work, running some errands (including a beautiful Shellac manicure from Kelsey), and getting ready for Friday, it’s been non-stop over here.
Before I knew it, it was time for dinner and that’s when I realized I was staaaarving. I hadn’t touched a vegetable all day long, so I was more than ready for my fix. I cut up a big batch, sprinkled them with some garlic EVOO, salt, and pepper, and roasted them in a 425 degree oven for 25 minutes.
Yesterday, I also finally managed to get that batch of crockpot chicken cooked up, which we shredded and now have hanging out in the fridge. I used a hefty portion of that tonight, along with a bunch of my roasted veggies, and made a big ‘ol salad out of it all.
The shredded chicken and roasted veggies also got the addition of some feta cheese and a drizzle of balsamic vinaigrette dressing.
This was definitely one killer salad, both in the flavor department AND the size department. Woah, baby.
While I ate my dinner, Code-man also got to eat his dinner…
…in his brand new food dishes! Cute right?
I found these yesterday after a quick stop into Home Goods and was psyched because I’ve been trying to find him a new set for quite a while. Now, we’re hoping this will prevent him from shoving them into the middle of the kitchen and keeping the food IN the dish, rather than all over the floor.
Probably wishful thinking, but it’s worth a shot.
Time to get back to some packing…anyone else want to come and do it for me? Puhleeeeeeeease???
Sylvia @ Frolic Through Life says
Your salad looks yummy! Crockpots made outing dinner together a breeze. I love Cody’s new own. Super cute!
Leah @ DeLeahLicious says
I wish I was going to the retreat. It sounds so fun!!!
Katy @ Couch to 5Katy says
That salad looks amazing! I want to make some BBQ crockpot shredded chicken with vegetables right now.
Liz @ Blog is the New Black says
Packing is brutal. But, that salad looks amazing!
Kristen @ notsodomesticated says
I love the addition of the roasted veggies on the salad! Yum! :)
Stellina @ My Yogurt Addiction says
Yummy salad! I hate packing too! I always bring too much or too little! I always said I’d hire a professional packer, if such a thing existed!
Erica @ For the Sake of Cake says
I got a Shellac manicure yesterday too! :-)
Hope @ With A Side Of Hope says
That salad looks delicious! I love shredding chicken in the crockpot. It’s so quick and easy! Cody’s bowls are super cute :)
Lindsay@FuelMyFamily says
I will! I love packing!!
Alyssa @ fit and fun in third says
I need those food dishes! My cat Romo is a complete slob and food ends up covering the floor of our apartment each time he eats. Let me know if they work out!!
And that salad looks amazing!!!
Claire @ Live and Love to Eat says
Packing for Blend can’t be so bad! :) Love roasted veggies.
Alysia @ Slim Sanity says
looks delicious! I haven’t used roasted veggies on a salad before
Laurie @ Love, Laugh, Laurie says
That salad looks awesome! And I’m going to miss cody’s food being all over the place, it’s super adorable! probably not for you to clean though :)
Lena @Fit on the Rocks says
I can’t believe the retreat is already tomorrow! I still need to pack because I’m heading to Boulder straight after work, but I guess I can’t complain because I’m not flying in :P
Andrea @ Andrea Out Loud! says
love those dishes! cute!
Jennifer @ Peanut Butter and Peppers says
Ahhh, I wanted to go to the retreat, but I am traveling so much this summer, that I just didn’t have time or money. The dinenr looks excellant. I’m making roasted veggies tonight! Yum!
Renee says
I wonder if they make bowls like that for my kids? Mine can’t ever keep their food in the dishes while they eat either :)
krystal@coffeecardiogoddess says
I have a big delicious salad very similar to that yesterday. It looks delicious:)