Mental State of Choas

Do you ever have those days where you feel as the world is passing you at full speed and you just can’t keep up? Lately, I’ve been feeling this way. I’m not really sure where my mind has been this week, but I’ve just been all over the place. I can’t seem to keep my days straight, my thoughts in order or my brain on track. I think there are some days where I feel I just need a complete mental health day where absolutely no thinking is required. Wishful thinking, I know, but it sure would be nice.

Well, aside from my chaotic mental state, the week has been rather uneventful. I’ve been slacking on my posts lately, but don’t worry, the kitchen has been fully operating with some wonderful eats.

Here is the proof….

Breakfasts have been sensational……

Kashi Blueberry Waffle with Sauteed Nectarine/Bluberry Syrup

Fruit, Granola, Yogurt Bowl

Lunches are always a treat….

Tuna Salad Wrap

And dinner, well dinners are my time to shine.

I love getting creative after a long day. I think the key to making a spectacular and unique meal is to take something basic and turn it into something magical.

For example, tonight, I took one of the most standard vegetables known to man, the potato, and totally kicked it up a notch.


On the Menu: Sensational Stuffed Spuds

First, I took a regular old sweet potato and baked it for about an hour while we were at the gym.
Then, I made a quick Tuscan salad by combining white beans, basil, tomatoes, avocado, and balsamic.

Once the potato was cooked, I sliced it down the middle to make a nice big well for the bean salad. Lastly, I topped the spud with some crumbled goat cheese and back into the oven so everything could melt together.

For Toly’s stuffed spud, I took a regular potato, baked it, scooped out the insides, mixed them with some sour cream, cheese, bacon and ham and re-stuffed/re-baked.








We also had the rest of mama P’s Vinaigrette but to add a little more volume, I included spinach.

Isn’t this meal just beautiful? So colorful, so flavorful, so easy, and soooooo delicious!


Now I must prep myself for the big premier of Greys. It’s extremely doubtful that I will be able to survive the entire 2 hours, but we’ll see how it goes.

Thank goodness tomorrow is Friday and thank goodness that I have a hot date to look forward to. The hubby and I have reservations at a fancy new seafood restaurant. We have a gift card and also a free dinner that will expire if we don’t go this weekend. That would be devastating to let a gourmet seafood dinner go to complete waste! I’ll let you know how it is.

Have a good night friends!