New Week

Yesterday was fun.  Hubby picked up the food and everyone was following strict protocols.  Turns out, both restaurants are closed for dine-in.  The food was good, the cookies even better (hello, GLUTEN).  Cleaning it up today.  BTW, I ordered GF macaroons, but they were such a hit, I didn't get any.  I turned my sights on butter cookies and OH MY GOD they were delicious.  I didn't even try to resist ... no regrets as long as I don't continue on a gluten kick.

I did my most challenging Peloton ride yesterday and I loved it.  It was so much fun to push hard without injury.  My legs are tired today.  Switching muscles movement to a treadmill run this morning.

Starting to form holiday meal planning.  Thanksgiving is set with a switch-up for dessert.  Making a layered slush cake -- you know ... crust, pudding, cheesecake, cool whip, shaved chocolate.  I'll use almond milk so it will be light enough on the dairy for me to enjoy.

Christmas dessert is tiramisu from the recipe we made in Italy.  I ordered the special cookies (not lady fingers).  No cream, so it's great for me too.  Still thinking about Christmas Eve meal -- I might not be able to switch things up this year.  Still thinking though.  I'm not giving in (up) just yet.

I FINALLY finished The Westing Game.  I see why this has a big following -- it's clever and complicated, but it comes together in the end.  I also see why people read it more than once.  For a short, young adult book, it took some brain thinking to keep it all straight.  New book pick today -- not decided yet and that's fun.  So many to choose ... I think I'll pick a fiction and non-fiction.

I have a nice NOTHING week ahead.  Looks like good weather (last I checked) and that means long walks, nature at Gibbs Gardens, reading, movie nights and healthy cooking (a fun mix).  Finalizing the Thanksgiving stuff and getting the grocery shopping finished earlier than usual (hopefully).  I have some house chores, but NO CLEANING (yea!!).  

I'll leave with some pictures of me and a chihuahua -- he's so much fun.  Have a happy Monday.  Stay well.  Later gators.