Hello! The stress levels are pretty high over here right now. I’ve never taken on this much responsibility at Thanksgiving before, and with work, doctors appointments and moving stuff I feel a bit frantic.
But instead of getting all worked up, I’m really just realizing how thankful I am for all the Thanksgivings and other holidays of my childhood when I just woke up and a wonderful day had been planned without me being aware of any of the stress that went into it. I’m glad I am able to help this year and no longer just taking everything for granted.
My appointment went well last night and since I was in Norman, I used a coupon I had to get a free burrito at Freebird. I tried with all my might, but I simply could not get an appetizing picture.
My burrito had: rice, black beans, fajita veggies, onions, pico and sour cream on a cayenne pepper tortilla. Their guac is nasto, so I decided I could have some sour cream as a replacement 
I know a lot of people are grossed out by sour cream - but I love it.
After downing the majority of that sucker, I got to work on my twice baked sweet potatoes. A slight fail happened in that I didn’t have time to bake them long enough the first time before my appointment, so the filling ended up being chunky instead of smooth. They still taste great though (I tried a little one when they came out of the oven this morning – sweet potatoes for breakfast are amazing fyi).
Again, I’m not going to publish this recipe, but if you want it just ask and I’ll email it to you. Sweet taters plus mascarpone cheese plus vanilla = heaven. I’m just sayin’.
Shower curtain rod update: it’s still not up. My hair has gone as long without a wash as it can go, so if it isn’t fixed today it looks like I’ll have to get creative. I don’t think people will eat my pies if they can smell my hair before I walk into the kitchen.
On a workout note – I’ve been trying to get in as much little stuff as I can even though I haven’t been able to do a full-fledged workout. I’ve done ab work every night and I do squats, push-ups and plyos when I get a few free minutes. I’m trying to work with what I’ve got!
Are you doing much cooking this Thanksgiving? Any time-saving tips?
Posted by Jessica on November 24, 2009 at 10:51 am
The filling for the twice baked sweet potatoes sounds delicious!!
Posted by lisaou11 on November 24, 2009 at 10:54 am
I think that Freebirds pic is pretty darn appetizing! I miss Norman so much
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Great job on the workouts! Squeezing things in like that does make a difference!
Posted by kbwood on November 24, 2009 at 12:04 pm
twice baked sweet taters?! that sounds AWESOME!
Posted by VeggieGirl on November 24, 2009 at 12:27 pm
I’m doing ALL the cooking this Thanksgiving – as always
Posted by ellie on November 24, 2009 at 12:31 pm
I love sour cream
The potatoes look amazing- I’d LOVE the recipe for those!
I have never taken full responsibility for all the cooking- did most of it one year for Christmas, but there were only 4 of us so it wasn’t too bad!
Posted by lowandbhold on November 24, 2009 at 3:27 pm
Ellie – I’ll get it to you by tomorrow! It’s at home right now
Posted by Abby on November 24, 2009 at 12:58 pm
Holy burrito goodness! Never heard of that chain before, but free is free, right? Anyway, on the Healthy Yum site, there’s an intriguing recipe for twice baked sweet potatoes that involves sweet potatoes (duh), avocado and taco seasoning. I haven’t tried it yet, but it sounds like a fiesta in my (insert Spanish word for mouth here).
Good luck with your cooking! I’m always in charge of desserts, a task I happily accept.
Posted by shell625 on November 24, 2009 at 1:18 pm
every little bit of the workout counts! & that burrito looks sooo so good. i told my mom i’d help cook, but who knows if that will really happen
xoxo
shelley
http://findinghappinessandhealth.wordpress.com
Posted by Whit on November 24, 2009 at 1:22 pm
I really want to bake some pies this year, even though I won’t be around to eat them…even the more reason to bake, lol!
Posted by Yum Yucky on November 24, 2009 at 1:35 pm
Oh yeah, free food is da bomb! Always.
Posted by Therese on November 24, 2009 at 1:54 pm
Maybe it’s just me but that burrito looks sooooo yummy! But I am a sour cream lover as well…
Posted by Naomi(onefitfoodie) on November 24, 2009 at 1:55 pm
omg that buritto is some major food porn right there!
thank you so much for the info on the persimmon!! know I must try a ripe one
maybe my mouth wont feel like it will close up!
Posted by holly on November 24, 2009 at 2:03 pm
any little bit of exercise helps girl!
i am usually the one in the kitchen helping my mom cook (my other sisters dont) so me and mama will be spending some quality time together!!!!
Posted by Deb (Smoothie Girl Eats Too) on November 24, 2009 at 2:03 pm
I have had a burrito craving for weeks now. I think you just cinched the deal for my next meal out!
I would love the recipe for twice baked s.p. I’ve never even heard of such a genius concoction. I think you have my email address right? Thanks!
Deb
Posted by lowandbhold on November 24, 2009 at 3:28 pm
Deb – No problem! I will get it to you by tomorrow!
Posted by Haleigh on November 24, 2009 at 2:27 pm
The twice baked sweet potatoes sounds ridiculously good! I am taking on more responsibility this year for Thanksgiving too. I hope all goes well for the both of us!
Posted by angieinatlanta on November 24, 2009 at 2:51 pm
I am lovin’ your positive attitude! I think it’s so easy to get stressed out during this time of year but, hey, it’s the holidays! We should all celebrate and be thankful!
Posted by Taylor on November 24, 2009 at 3:03 pm
Sounds like a busy time for you, I hope you get some stress free time
Posted by Emily (The Experimentarian) on November 24, 2009 at 3:14 pm
Look at you little chef! Twice baked sweet potatoes sound like a fantastic idea! And from your last post, I actually think that the daker the little aerils (or however you spell it), the riper they are–at least that’s been my experience. I haven’t had a pomegranate yet this year–I need to get on it!
My MIL had invited me to do all the cooking at her house this year, but hen she informed me that SHE will be doing it. Ugh. Now I’m not sure what I’m contributing…
xoxo
Posted by janetha on November 24, 2009 at 3:19 pm
who are you kidding, that photo is the MOST APPETIZING PHOTO i have seen all day. i am being serious. it made me drool. i want that burrito. and who is grossed out by SC? crazies. it is the best. i love to eat it with potato chips.. yup, just SC and potato chips. so bad. i grew up eating that. the SPs look great! anything with vanilla is a winner in my eyes. nice job sneaking in workouts!
Posted by lowandbhold on November 24, 2009 at 3:26 pm
OMG Janetha! Tortilla chips with sour cream is one of my guiltiest pleasures! I bet potato chips would be ultra rad. Seriously… how much do we have in common?
Posted by Lizzy on November 24, 2009 at 4:12 pm
i secretly love sour cream! hehhe. i’m right on with janetha, sour cream and chips is just about amazing! hehehe..
me and my brother are making the stuffing this year and i’m so excited!
i think you’ll do amazing this thanksgiving!
http://saladdiva.wordpress.com
Posted by Lynn @ The Actors Diet on November 24, 2009 at 5:32 pm
mmmm the burrito still looks good, even squishy and exploding.
Posted by Tricia on November 24, 2009 at 8:42 pm
Yumm….freebird makes me miss Austin
I’m skipping cooking on Thanksgiving COMPLETELY. Lucky me.
We won’t have any family around this year so we decided to trek the two hours to Disney instead.
Posted by Jolene (www.everydayfoodie.ca) on November 24, 2009 at 11:22 pm
That is TOTALLY an appetizing picture!!!!!!!!! I would love a BIG bite of that burrito!!!!