a healthy dose of fashion: Bon appetit, bon week-end!

Since I intern at a news station, I'm constantly reminded of meteorological state of the city. This week, Philly was one giant rain puddle. One evening, when my roommates and I were out for a long walk, a cab came by a soaked us all--like in the movies. So gross. Needless to say, when I saw the weekend forecast--sunny and warm--I began counting down the hours until it would start feeling like summer again.

Enter, Saturday. I started my day early with a gorgeous jog around town while my roommates attended their last practice of the week (YOU DID IT!). As I mentioned in my last post, my new roommates are lightweight rowers. They've had three-a-day practices every day this week, and I am so amazed by how someone so small can endure such a rigorous routine. There is a downside though: trying to stay that size while increasing your activity exponentially.

Like anyone would be after a long workout, they get hungry, which calls for some added creativity in the kitchen. Little did they know, they were rooming with someone who loves healthy food, and jumps at the chance to try out new recipes on an enthusiastic crowd. One of my roommates, Marygail, has been craving Italian food all week, but she's way too disciplined and way too talented to cave. After spending a little time on Pinterest in search of a solution (follow HDOF!), I had found our loophole: spaghetti squash...and fresh tomatoes, and garlic, and zucchini, and eggplant, and a ton of fresh herbs and spices (<3). After trying our all-veggie Italian lunch, none of us could believe how satisfying and authentic everything tasted. A great start to a beautiful weekend :)

Have you ever thought about why it's easier to work out
on nicer days? For me, a beautiful day is something I want
to experience to the fullest extent. Sweat it out!