Thursdays are usually one of my better days at work because I only teach 4 classes. . . .although I make up for it with 7 tomorrow! 😕
This morning at 5:30 a.m., I busted out 5 miles before work. I have to be to work 45 minutes earlier for a staff meeting, so there was no time for dilly-dalling!
The run went well, although, my IT band felt a little sore. I might be doing too many miles this week, so I think I’ll rest or cross-train tomorrow.
On the weather front, winter is creeping closer and closer each day. Each time it rains in the Anchorage “bowl,” there is more snow on the mountain-tops. 🙁 I am not ready for winter yet!
It is pretty cool how there is a very defined line of snow on the mountains right now.
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Tonight my friend Lindsey came over for dinner and a chance to catch up.
I haven’t seen her since August, which is far too long seeing that we live in the same city!
Lindsey has several food intolerances (gluten, dairy, nuts, beef, cranberries) so I had to be creative with what to make.
Problem solved with Mama Pea’s Roasted Chickpea Tacos.
As I’ve said before, I rarely make the same meal twice, so when I make a meal for a second time, you know it is good!
The roasted chickpeas are super delicious on their own, but the homemade corn toco shells I made and all the toppings added to these bad boys put them over the top!
These have become a staple in our fridge.
To fry the corn tortillas, I started by spraying olive oil in a non-stick pan.
I then turned the burner on ‘medium’ and slightly fried the ‘inside’ of the taco shell.
After it was slightly browned, I flipped in the the other side.
After the ‘outside’ fried for a minute or so, I folded it in half to make the shape of a hard-shell taco.
I let it fry to a couple more minutes on each side.
They never got hard like a store-bought taco shell, but I think I like them better this way!
I topped the chickpeas with lettuce, tomato, cheese, guacamole, and salsa.
They are a little dry, so you will want some guac, salsa, or sour cream to provide moisture to the taco.
Other than that, these a super good: easy, delicious, and healthy! Promise you will make these ASAP!!
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Question
What is your favorite day of the work-week?
My favorite day of the work week is FRIDAY. Very generic, obvious answer- but I just love the excitement of the impending weekend.
I’ve thought about making that taco recipe before, but just haven’t yet! Man, it looks good- and heated corn tortillas are where it’s AT!
The view of the mountains is simply breath-taking. SO JEALOUS!
Yes, I agree Fridays are pretty awesome!
You must make the chickpea tacos. . . . they are phenomenal!
Don’t be too jealous because pretty soon that white stuff will be on the ground!
I am a Friday fan as well! Everything is great since days off are right around the corner!
I miss the Fall season so much- Gorgeous photos!
I think I would miss fall too. Do you get much of a fall where you live?
I’m sorry the snow is coming for you…but I have to say that view of the snow-capped mountains and fall trees is amazing.
My favorite day is Friday. Specifically Friday at 5 pm. 😉
I do agree it is a beautiful view.
Those chickpea tacos sound super delish! Thanks for the recipe!
Pretty mountain pics…can u pack up some of that chilly weather and ship it down to TX? 🙂
Happy Friday!
I will most certainly send some of our chilly weather to you! Just as long as you will send me some of your heat??
Mondays! I coach a group of middle-aged men in the mornings on MWF, and the two day break between Friday and Monday is the worst. I love those guys! And I love my 10-minute commute, and being out on the water for two hours.. no complaints here.
Awesome!