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Tuesday, November 29, 2011

Overwhelmed!

Brutal honesty...I'm overwhelmed.

I feel over committed, under organized, I'm a mess, my house is a mess...ugh. Oddly, I'm happier than I've been in a long time. Truth be told, between work, studying, house work (don't laugh Tony, I'm trying), working out (that's all for me) and dealing with our little family, I'm in crazy town and still I'm loving it. I think this is all because I have a goal to receive my nutrition certification by the end of the year and get my butt back on track with my work with food. This makes it all worth while.

I want to be in the kitchen, but that seems to be rare these days. Tony is picking up the slack and dealing with dinner most nights, which is hard for him since his work load hasn't slacked off at all. I try to help him plan and get things ready, but still, I'm not the one in charge of the kitchen on most nights.

On the nights I am around, the light is so bad by the time we get to dinner. I really hate that. Oh well, I guess you roll with the times (literally). I have discovered a huge help for me is to roast a ton of vegetables at a time, so I have quick fixes to take with me when I need them!

Brussels Sprouts with Nutritional Yeast and an Over Easy Egg!

Oven Roasted Eggplant and Red Peppers covered in Tomato Sauce served with Toasted Socca

Roasted Red Potatoes, Red Peppers and Carrots

I love eggplant roasted like this. It's so easy and does not get mushy.

Oven Roasted Broccoli is also hi on my love list! The flavor definitely intensifies and I love the crunchy trees!

Here's the method to my madness. I literally throw everything on a couple my Better Homes and Gardens sheet pans and roast them until golden brown. Have I mentioned how much I love these pans...well I do and they are so inexpensive. Saves me time and money! 

Anyway, it's Wednesday! I have high hopes for today with hopefully some tree festivities this evening...and maybe even some sausage balls for my main squeeze! Have a great day!
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24 comments:

  1. HeatherNovember 30, 2011 at 7:45 AM

    Roasted broccoli is seriously my most favorite vegetable EVER!
    I hope the madness calms down for you soon - have a great Wednesday!

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  2. nicoleNovember 30, 2011 at 7:54 AM

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  3. NicoleNovember 30, 2011 at 7:55 AM

    i feel ya on the craziness and the housework not getting done. I like how you do a bunch of things at a time - I tell my clients to do that too, but I've been faling short doing it for myself!

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  4. lauren@spicedplateNovember 30, 2011 at 8:04 AM

    I just posted about how much I LOVE roasted veggies (esp. eggplants and brussels sprouts!) but how I always some how forget to turn the oven on and go right to stove top.

    I hope that you start to feel more calm and relaxed soon...sending a peaceful day your way!

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  5. AnonymousNovember 30, 2011 at 8:10 AM

    2-working parents is a load, and since you like to cook everything from scratch... I don't know how you would do it. Got to work out the shortcuts. When I'm smart on Sat or Sunday, I'll cook 2-3 things at the same time to eat later in the week: chili, spaghetti sauce and roasting something. At least in winter the overheated kitchen is bearable.
    Also we eat a lot of roasted things that actually require very little prep, all Karl has to do it put it in the oven.
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  6. JenNovember 30, 2011 at 8:40 AM

    Now I need to go get some veggies and roast! I seriously think you could roast just about anything and I'd eat it. Yum!!! Also need some of those pans. Mine have been looking nasty lately.

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  7. Madeline- Greens and JeansNovember 30, 2011 at 8:47 AM

    Roasted veggies are the best thing ever. Seriously. I even have Colin addicted to them.

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  8. Pure2raw twinsNovember 30, 2011 at 9:00 AM

    girl we hear ya on being overwhelmed, we are experiencing that right now! sending hugs your way :)

    xoxo
    Lori

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  9. Amy B @ Second City RandomnessNovember 30, 2011 at 9:03 AM

    I'm glad you and Tony are so good at tag-teaming! It makes everything else seem a little less stressful, I'm sure. :) Don't worry- keep on plugging through!

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  10. FeliciaNovember 30, 2011 at 9:28 AM

    i'm majorly obsessed with roasted broccoli and brussel sprouts. seriously i could eat an entire tray of roasted brocc!! its sooo goood!

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  11. Estela @ Weekly BiteNovember 30, 2011 at 10:45 AM

    I'm right there with you on the craziness. My days are so busy sometimes I forget I even had a blog... oops :)

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  12. LeeNovember 30, 2011 at 11:00 AM

    I hope you feel un-overwhelmed soon! Roasted veggies look delicious. I like to put a bunch of nutritional yeast on mine too.

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  13. Anna @ On Anna's PlateNovember 30, 2011 at 11:00 AM

    Sounds like the best kind of crazy-- the happy kind :-)

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  14. Cotter CrunchNovember 30, 2011 at 11:25 AM

    oh gosh, i totally feel ya! but you are a master chef even when you are overwhelmed! that says a lot. Praying for some rest for you. xoxo

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  15. StephanieNovember 30, 2011 at 12:13 PM

    I hope that the school stuff is going well :) All those roasted veggies look amazing!!

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  16. Health BeeNovember 30, 2011 at 12:32 PM

    Thanks for the post. Hang in there, it will be better soon. Hope you're have a calmer rest of the week. :-)

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  17. EmilyNovember 30, 2011 at 2:32 PM

    Roasted veggies are the best! I did a bunch of sweet potato and turnip on Sunday and have been loving it over bulgur with some almonds. Yum.

    So glad that you're happy. :) Hang in with the craziness. You'll get through it!!

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  18. Michael@noflournosugardietNovember 30, 2011 at 5:28 PM

    Hi Sareena,
    Incredibly cool design, your milk carton outline! Did you design it, a friend, or hire out?

    Re: Brussels Sprouts- baked some for thanksgiving using a recipe. They were good, but did NOT hold up to re-heats via microwave. What's your experience w/BRussels leftovers?
    thanks!
    Michael

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  19. Heather Iacobacci-MillerNovember 30, 2011 at 5:37 PM

    I'll take the eggplant with socca please ;-) I am glad to hear you're happy at least. I know you're doing something right now that might make things more hectic, but will pay off big time in the end. And I know all that studying has your brain going - and I have a feeling that's something that makes you happy.

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  20. Christin@purplebirdblogNovember 30, 2011 at 11:33 PM

    Now I need a giant bowl of brussels sprouts with nooch and a runny egg... looks amazing! You ROCK and you've got this sh*t! <3

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  21. Kim @ Cook It Allergy FreeDecember 1, 2011 at 11:20 AM

    LOL! Welcome to Crazy town! We always have room for more neighbors here. ;) I have been living in this town for a while now. Everyone is friendly, frazzled, and a whole lot of fun!

    I totally get what you are saying. It is just so hard to balance it all. Wishing you peace, calm, and organization this season! ;)

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  22. STUFT MamaDecember 1, 2011 at 6:39 PM

    Sarena- I feel you! I am overwhelmed every-single-day. It's hitting me hard right now though. :) Ugh.
    Roasted veggies=LOVE! Broccoli is my favorite too! And.. I can get the boys to eat them. Added bonus.
    Take it easy. On step at a time (that's what I keep telling myself). :)

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  23. Heather @ Kiss My BroccoliDecember 1, 2011 at 9:00 PM

    Tis the season to be overwhelmed! And you've got enough WITHOUT the extra load of the holidays! I love that you are staying positive instead of letting the craziness get to you!

    Can you believe I've never ever had roasted broccoli? Me of all people?! It's just that I love it raw so much that I always eat it all before I think about roasting it...same thing happens with those darn okras too! ;) Okras? Is that right? Hmm...

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  24. Simply LifeDecember 4, 2011 at 5:02 PM

    oh I hate lighting issues- your photos look great those and those veggies look even better!

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