YUM, YUMMY...broccoli?

YES!  it is delicious!  i found this on pinterest, and some of you have probably seen it on there, too.  i've made it three times already (each time forgetting one element), and it still tasted excellent each time.  you can find the original recipe here, but here is my version and easy list of instructions :)

INGREDIENTS:

couple of large bunches of broccoli

fresh garlic

kosher salt

fresh ground pepper

olive oil

lemon

shredded parmesan

basil (optional, but it is excellent w/)

PREPARE:

-preheat oven to 425

-place sheet of foil on cookie sheet

-cut florets off broccoli

-slice 4 cloves of garlic

-place brocco and garlic in large bowl, drizzle olive oil, salt and pepper to taste

COOK:

-place in oven for 20-25 minutes (brocco will brown a little...a crispiness you will love!)

**meanwhile, chop up that basil and have lemon and zester handy**

FINISH:

-put all that goodness back in large bowl

-zest lemon over brocco (do NOT skip...never skip lemon zest, it makes a HUGE difference in any recipe!)

-slice lemon and squeeze over brocco

-drizzle a tad more oil

-sprinkle parm cheese (about a handful)

-sprinkle basil and toss all together

ENJOY!

back in the saddle...

after a couple of weeks of no zumba, i returned tonight to another fun and lively class.  i have to say that after my first post about how much i loved zumba, the following sessions weren't as good as the first.  i was even thinking of not going tonight, but i decided to go and heytelled mary at the last minute if she wanted to join.**PROPS TO MARY**she at first said no b/c she and her fam were on their way to dinner.  and then she quickly heytelled me back and said she would be there!  the girl turned the car around to make it to class!!  girrrrrl, i would've kept on driving and sat my happy booty down for a yummy bj's dinner!

anyway, my sister happened to be at my house right before i left and she looked me up and down and asked, "is that how you're going?  is that the new look?"  ummm....what?  mind you, she isn't exactly into fashion so i wasn't sure exactly what she was getting at, but thanks anyway :/  i then arrive to zumba class and the instructor ran past me, laughing!, pointing at me and said, "hey!!?"  as if she was surprised to see me back and she won the pool she and her partner had going if i would ever come back.  yes, lady i'm back and ready to DO THIS!  class starts and the booty shakin' begins.  it's going good...i'm enjoying it and feeling the burn.  i watch the instructor, who i might add has some junk in the trunk aaand just all around.  and i'm just amazed at how much movement is going on!  i keep wondering, "am i doing this correctly?  b/c i don't feel like my body is going in every direction this lady is going!"  don't get me wrong, i have stuff jiggling, but it's a bunch of flab.  this lady on the other hand has the rump-shaker, her chachas doing their own dance, and she keeps flinging her head around like she's on a rock stage.  i barely have enough extra energy to yell out when she asks, "how are y'all doin?  i can't here youuuuuuu!"  then the instructor's partner shows up and this girl pops on that stage and goes from zero to 60 like that!  she is jumping, bouncing all over the place, hands are flailing....i just have to laugh (and try to keep up).  it's such a fun way to exercise and highly recommend giving it a go!  my goal is to go twice a week...i need you lovelies to keep me accountable!  i'm trying to think of a way to make that happen...any ideas?  my class is every tuesday and thursday.  so, i will try to post every tuesday and thursday night and let y'all know if i made it.  if i don't go i should have to post something...do something??  would love some feedback!

why is it back IN the saddle and not back ON the saddle...hmmm...

i don't think i brushed my teeth today :O

an update...

i've been meaning to tell y'all that i have not stopped the fab mama-jamas!!!  after trying to reschedule w/ my latest mama, we have decided to postpone her debut at a later date.  so, i have lined up the next mama and am planning a surprise attack on the other...so WATCH OUT!  it could be YOU!

i continue to receive messages from some of you lovelies that are having trouble leaving comments :/  which makes me :( b/c reading your comments make me :)  try checking your pop-up blockers...otherwise, know that you do not have to have a blogger id.  you can check the "name/url or anonymous" option.

up this week...the best broccoli recipe (even better than the ol' broccoli and cheesy rice casserole), more glitter and maybe a sneak peak of how my lovely lady lair is coming along!....i'm sure the anticipation is very high on your end.

oh wait, it's wednesday already isn't it??  okay, so maybe just count on the broccoli, lol