Thursday Things
August 9th, 2012 | Author: Alysha
Happy Thursday! Our Internet has been on the fritz which is why I haven’t been able to post since Monday. This happens all the time so we are finally ditching our Time Warner Cable and switching to AT&T U-verse (YAY!!!) Our bill is going to be much cheaper and hopefully we will finally have service.
Here are some things I’ve been up to:
1. I discovered Angry Orchard hard cider when we went to Milwaukee Brew Fest this year. I’m not much of a beer drinker, but I LOVE hard cider so I had to pick up a case when we went to the Pick N’ Save last night.
2. I also found this crazy PB&J vodka from Vincent Van Gogh (who knew!?). I have no idea how you would make a drink out of this, but I thought it was totally unique.
3. Last night for dinner we make these Corn and Scallion Sourdough Pancakes from the King Arthur Flour catalog (they have great recipes in there). Watch our for a post on this soon!
4. Tonight I am getting to work and canning my own pickles with the canning equipment West Bend sent me a few weeks ago. I picked up the cucumbers and dill at the farmers market in downtown Milwaukee yesterday and bought more jars at Target that night. I’m going to make this recipe for sweet pickles below and a batch of garlicky dill pickles from Food in Jars. I really hope this works. Brenton is going to happy hour so I’ll be tackling this one by myself.
5. In addition to switching cable companies, I’m also switching gyms. I’m just not happy where I am now (even though it’s only $19.99/month). The equipment is constantly breaking down (which they don’t fix), and they don’t even have any mats or towels. I haven’t decided 100% where I’m going to go to next, but I did get a class pass at Yama Yoga in Milwaukee. I’ve taken classes there before and they run a legit yoga studio. It’s so industrial yet earthy inside and the teachers are so knowledgeable.
To get started with my practice again, I REALLY want these Astro Pants from Lululemon. I tried them on at their store in the Third Ward last week and they feel like butter. I looked at yoga pants at TJ Maxx a few days later and the quality just doesn’t even compare. Because these are way more than I have ever paid for pants, I really need to think it over before purchasing them. So far, I still REALLY want them and my infatuation with them hasn’t passed.
6. On the workout front, I ran 4.5 miles on the treadmill yesterday morning and my knees felt pretty good. Maybe while my pickles are hanging out in their water bath I can squeeze in some PT exercises, which really help. In fact, I can see the subject for my next vlog now!
Hope you all have a fabulous day!
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Was the PB&J vodka good? I have to ask, it makes me very intrigued. Loving the random thoughts, totally where my mind is today too!
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I didn’t end up buying it (I think it was like $23). I’d definitely need to try it at a bar first before I commit myself to a whole bottle!
Alysha recently posted..Thursday Things
Ahhh I love Angry Orchard! Not so sure about PB&J vodka though…
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So many things to comment on in this post — First, I love hard cidar, thanks for the recommendation! Second, what gym were you going to (you can tell me in secret if you want :) ). I’m thinking about joining a gym so I can swim more, so I want to join the right one. Lastly, knee PT exercises? Please do a post on these! My knees have been killing me with running (hence the swimming)
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I was going to Xperience fitness in Hales Corners (used to be a Gold’s gym). It was awful. I’ll actually still be there for probably another month because you have to give them 30 days notice. I’m actually looking into the WAC downtown. You can use the pool at the Milwaukee Athletic Club for free (because they don’t have one downtown). I was there a few days ago to check out the place with a friend and it is sooo nice. If you have any other recommendations, let me know!
Alysha recently posted..Thursday Things
I love cider too and haven’t tried that kind yet, but I’ll definitely be on the lookout for it next time I go to the store.
Get the pants because the quality will be worth it in the long run. I love the “we made way too much” section on the Lululemon website. Have you checked that out yet to see if the pants are clearanced?
Good luck picking out a new gym! It’s kind of a fun task to do! I like the YMCA, but I could see upgrading to a gym focused more on adults like WAC.
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I have looked on that section and even googled lululemon coupons with no avail. I even asked the store clerk if they would do on sale! I used to belong to the Y downtown. I loved it because I could workout during lunch (which I could do at the WAC too).
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I have one pair of Lululemon pants & I LOVE them! Definitely worth the price! Which is easy for me to say since mine were a gift. ;-)
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LOL What a good gift! I hope that at least if I break down and buy them, they’ll last for a long time (like 10 years :) )
Alysha recently posted..Thursday Things
1. Woo for switching to AT&T!
2. PB jelly booze….um what?!
3. I’m scared to go to Lululemon.
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I was just checking that cider out at Woodman’s the other day, but ended up getting my favorite pear cider instead. Next time I’ll try Angry Orchard, now that I know you recommend it.
Karis recently posted..Crostini with Basil, Goat Cheese and Roasted Red Peppers
I blogged about the vodka a few months ago when it was released. I want someone to try it! Can’t imagine it being good… or maybe it’s incredible?!
P.S. There’s a surprise for you today on my blog. ;)
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Glad to hear your knees are feeling better!! I too LOVE hard cider! It is the perfect morning beverage (whoah, is that bad?). Those lulu pants are too cute. Good luck choosing a new gym! I can’t imagine trying to switch- my whole training schedule would just go down the potty.
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PB & J vodka?! What!
I’m excited that it is Friday and my weekend is full of fun! (And a new workout!)
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