We went to the zoo today! Our first field trip! I was excited just to be out of the classroom to enjoy this beautiful weather.

For dinner last night, we made what I am now changing names to a “taco lasagna” we had this “Soft Taco Bake Dinner Kit” in our pantry from a BOGO deal at Publix.

I didn’t want to just throw this away, so instead we tweaked it a bit. Instead of ground beef we used turkey, instead of the awful (overly processed cheese with way too many ingredients then should be legal) cheese sauce we used shredded cheese, and we used onion and spinach to add a healthier boost.

The cooking began and I decided to have a little fun of my own..

I was curious/dumb/brave and decided to try a piece of raw onion. After it burned my throat really bad and did NOT taste like eating other veggies raw I gave Adam a gross oniony kiss and he got mad at me..well more like “fake upset”. I on other hand found it hilarious..

10 Minutes later:

Adam-”My breath STILL tastes like onion!!”

I added this can of black beans to the turkey and taco seasoning mix.

Ugh..rejected cheese sauce when straight into the trash.

Then we started layering. I put a tortilla down then added spinach and raw onion(we wanted a little more tender onion so it cooked while it baked).

Then I finished cooking the turkey and beans.

And added a layer to the mix..

Sprinkle with cheese, and repeat!

Adam chose beer, I chose this POMx pomegranate peach passion white tea. Yummm!

I only drank 1/4 of this so it might make an appearance tonight!

With a little plain yogurt and salsa..

..and of course hot sauce! I took one bit and realized it needed this. Nommmmmmmmm!

I was filling out job applications, writing a resume and cover letter and felt the need for coffee..just not caffeinated at 8 PM. Adam was sweet and ran down the street to pick up a bag of this. He said it was really good. He loves that it’s fair trade, I love that it’s organic and fair trade.

He took this picture of it brewing and it made my heart smile because he supports what I am doing and by taking a picture of food or drink without asking me is just more then I could ask for in showing me that support.

Dessert.

Wah-lah! Easy peasy lemon squeezy.

Some awake tea with a little agave, that apparently I spilt on the counter..it was 6:30 give me a break!

Adam took a picture of the lunch he made me! I just found out when I was loading my pictures on my computer.

He had to transfer those veggies to a plastic baggie for me though because I needed disposable containers.

I ate most of the veggies, the blackberry and AB sammie, and the pumpkin kiss and saved the bar for a snack when we got back to school.

Here are some pictures from my day:

Just a man and his llama mama..

Okay this zoo broke my heart, this is a small zoo and these animals live in such small homes. I know zoos keep all animals in cages but at least the bigger ones give them more room..

The leopard turned his back on me..

Maybe he just really needed to work on his tan?

He’s taking part in “No-Shave November”:

Sticky little fella..

So there you go! My day in pictures. I am SO TIRED! But a lovely dinner and some vino with the husband will be just what the doctor ordered. Back to the gym tomorrow! Much needed. Well, I am off to assist in dinner and finishing up a job application! Enjoy your evening friends!

Katy

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