Thursday Things
November 29th, 2012 | Author: Alysha
It’s been way too long since my last Thursday Things post. I have a ton of good post and reviews to share, but today I just need to rant (in a good way!).
What I’m eating for dinner:
Laurie posted this recipe for Spaghetti Squash and Sautéed Vegetables a few days ago, and with a ton of squash on our hands, I couldn’t wait to make this. Like most of my cooking, I used her recipe as a guide and made it my own using what I had on hand. I made more of an Italian version that features olives, Italian spices and Parmesan cheese.
Italian Spaghetti Squash and Sautéed Vegetables
Inspired by Laurie
Serves 4
1 spaghetti squash
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 zucchini, sliced
1 10-ounce bag frozen, chopped spinach, thawed
1 large tomato, diced
1/3 cup sliced olives
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 -2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
Salt and pepper, to taste
Cut the spaghetti squash in half, and put in a pot of water. Bring the water to a boil, and continue boiling the spaghetti squash for 15 minutes. While the squash is boiling, add the olive oil and zucchini to a large pot and sauté for about 7 minutes, or until lightly brown. Add the diced tomatoes, spinach, olives and spices and continue cooking. Remove the spaghetti squash from the water (tongs work well for this), and with a fork, scrape the sides of the squash into the skillet with the other vegetables. Finally, add the cheese, and mix until all the ingredients are combined and heated through.
What I’m eating for breakfast:
Chobani is, by far, my favorite brand of Greek yogurt so I’ll try pretty much anything they make. However, as someone who despises anything pineapple flavored (I LOVE fresh pineapple though), I was skeptical to try their 2% Pineapple yogurt. I have to say though, this is my favorite of their line. It’s so fresh and fruity without tasting artificial at all. YUM!
What I’m coveting:
Contrast Collar Blouse from The Limited
This blouse…and just about anything from The Limited. This is my favorite clothing store and about 50% of my closet is from here. But whatever they’re showing on their website now is especially calling to me. The tunics…the sheath dresses…the coats. Swoon.
What new gadget I just love:
As someone who brings lunch to work 90% of the time, I know how hard it is to cart salad dressing. Either you bring a full bottle or make a mess trying to fit it into a small Pyrex container. So I was thrilled when I saw this Dressing-2-Go Container from Stonewall Kitchen. At only $4.95, I know I’ll be getting a lot use out of this. Now if I only I had fresh veggies in the house to make a salad :)
Question: Tell me, what’s your favorite clothing store? Chobani flavor? Gadget?
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that dinner is amazing and holy shiz that dressing container. I need one, like asap. i have never seen it before.
Alex @ therunwithin recently posted..Oh me?
I hadn’t either which surprises me, I’m usually on top of those things!
Alysha recently posted..Thursday Things
I NEED THIS CONTAINER!!!!
Brittney @ Brittney Breathing recently posted..List Lovin’ Thursday
Ha! If I would have known, I would have bought 2!
Alysha recently posted..Thursday Things
Wow, that dinner looks fantastic! I just had some edamame at 8:30 when I got home…a total bummer of a dinner. I am loving this recipe!
luv what you do recently posted..PB&J Finale Take 2
I would totally put some edamame in there if I had it!
Alysha recently posted..Thursday Things
I love Chobani, my favorite is pomegranate, but I haven’t tried pineapple yet…adding it to my grocery list now. My favorite clothing store is also The Limited, I only wish they had more variety because my co-workers and I all end up dressing alike. Then it becomes like a “who wears it best” magazine article, and the clothes always look better on my petite co-workers than my 5’9″ frame.
Karis’ Kitchen recently posted..Thanksgiving 2012
That’s how I feel about Kohl’s! No joke, I was wearing the same sweater at work once and a woman twice my age was wearing the same one. I don’t know what that says about me or her!
Alysha recently posted..Thursday Things
I love the pineapple Cho too!
Erica @ For the Sake of Cake recently posted..WIAW – My Last Day Off
I don’t know why I waited this long. I could have been buying it this whole time!
Alysha recently posted..Thursday Things
Yay, glad you tried it out, and the Italian version sounds even better!! Ps, I started disc 9 of Gone Girl today — I need to know how this ends!!
Laurie @ Love, Laugh, Laurie recently posted..Neighbors are the Best
You’re doing audiobook too? I totally think it gives it a whole different dimension to the characters because we can hear their voices. This is going to be an awesome book club!
Alysha @ Shesontherun recently posted..Thursday Things
That little salad dressing container is so cute! I’ve been toting my dressing in an emptied vanilla extract bottle :P
Alex @ Brain, Body, Because recently posted..Homemade ginger ale, eating meat.
That’s actually not a bad idea, except it’s probably hard to clean!
Alysha @ Shesontherun recently posted..Thursday Things
Ohh yum! I love spaghetti squash, but I hardly ever cook with it. Your version sounds amazing! Love that shirt too. I always forget to check out The Limited!
Brigitt @ Cook With B recently posted..Maple and Brown Sugar Vegetables
You must. They are having the best sale right now.
Alysha @ Shesontherun recently posted..Thursday Things
I can’t believe it’s December already and I STILL haven’t made spagghetti saquash!! Must get on that asap. Your dish looks great!
I bought my squash at least 5 weeks ago. So I see more recipes in my future!
Alysha @ Shesontherun recently posted..Thursday Things
I NEED that dressing to go gadget!!!! Also, how did you know I needed a spaghetti squash recipe? I have had one sitting on my counter for three and a half weeks with no clue what to do with it… this sounds perfect!
Carol @ Lucky Zucca recently posted..High Five for Friday: November Style
Well if you have any other ideas, send them my way! I still have 1 left on my counter (and about 6 acorn squash and 3 butternut squash). Help!
Alysha @ Shesontherun recently posted..Thursday Things
Good reminder that I need to eat my spagetti squash!
I Wilkerson recently posted..Savory Meat and Mushroom Galette
My favorite clothing store is Express. I love their stuff, and they run really good sales sometimes. I always forget about the Limited! But that shirt is super cute!!! I saw that Chobani now has a chocolate flavor, and have felt mighty tempted to buy it…
Alissa N recently posted..Southwestern Sweet Potato Hash
Most of my favorite clothing items are from J Crew. I’ve worn their stuff since college and it tends to fit me best. I’ll have to check out the Limited though – seems like a good source for work clothes!
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