Healthy Veggie Pizza

I love pizza but I don't love the calories. And being from Chicago I was not only raised on pizza, I'm very particular about what I eat. Sauces have to be right. Crust is so important. And toppings? Don't get me started.

So the other week I was craving pizza but didn't want to #1) wait for delivery #2) go pick it up and #3) didn't have any frozen pizzas in the freezer.

I looked in the fridge and pantry and had everything I'd need to make my own so I figured I'd take the plunge.

-I had an organic make-your-own dough mix so that was a corner I cut. If you have Boboli, use that. Or if you're really snazzy and make your own dough, well you're ahead of the game!

Next I cut up every type of vegetable I'd want on my pizza. It was quite the hodgepodge.
-Onions
-Fresh Spinach
-Some Nuts
-Artichoke Hearts
-Red & Green Peppers
-Mushrooms
-Garlic

***I apparently didn't have my flash on because these pictures are less than great. Sorry***

I sautéed the vegetables in a small amount of EVOO.

Next, I brushed the pizza dough with EVOO and 1 tablespoon of Pesto Sauce (it goes a long way with a brush!!)

Finally, I added all my vegetables on top and sprinkled the pizza with some fresh mozzarella I grated. I didn't use a lot of cheese because I was trying to make this as healthy as possible.





Then I let the pizza bake at 400 for 12-15 minutes until the cheese was cooked to my liking.




It just goes to show that you can make even your unhealthiest crave-worthy meal a tad more healthy so you can really enjoy yourself!

Do you have any go-to healthy recipes?? I'm a sucker for comfort food and am constantly on the hunt for a healthy way to eat mac 'n cheese. I just don't know if it's out there!

And can I just say I'm so bummed I never made it to the pumpkin patch at the Orchard we visited last week? Allison has amazing pictures here!

The Social Network

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I just saw The Social Network this afternoon and like many people, I loved it. I really enjoyed Aaron Sorkin's fast-paced, quick-wit dialogue and the realness of the interaction. Did anyone see it?

It got me thinking about the different social networks that are on the internet. Obviously there's Facebook but I feel like I've made a few friends through Blogger :)

So I looked at my Facebook page immediately when I got home and noticed the different types of Facebookers out there. Here's what I've come up with:

1. The Over-Sharer. You know the girl who posts posed pictures of her kissing her boyfriend. Or pictures of them laying in bed all intertwined. Or my personal fave, the girl who only has profile pictures of her in her bikini. Uhhh....

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2. The Way Too Emotional Facebooker. Ahh yes, every status update is a drama-full, emo-laced quote stating how hard/horrible/depressing it is. Or sappy quotes talking about how they're getting over a bad relationship. Please don't air your dirty laundry here.

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3. The Brag-o-saurus. "Caribbean in the morning staying at the 4 seasons!!!" "Just spent 4 hours in Chanel, sigh" "Front row at the Knicks game!!" "Sitting next to Leo's table in Vegas! OMG I love being VIP!" BARF. These types just really irritate me. I love the 'hide' feature for these people.

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4. Self-Obsessed? Who? Me? Oh you know this kind! Profile pictures that are solo shots and seriously posed. Kissy faces (umm duck face?) seductively aimed at the camera. Constant status update about keeping themselves perfectly groomed. "double at the gym, shouldn't gorged last night!" "just spend so much at MAC, gotta stay cute!" "Obsessed with spray tanning, year round glow ;) "


5. Why Are You Even On Here? The person who doesn't have a profile picture. Or a profile for that matter. Who doesn't show any pictures. Who doesn't respond to your wall posts. Who basically has a facebook to what? Just creep on others while adding nothing to the 'book!?!

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6. Would You Like My Daily Agenda? "Gym, doctor's appointment, lunch, working" "Laundry, cleaning, and making lasagna for dinner!" "work 'til 6, gym with Joe, dinner at home and then 90210!!" I'm sorry, I didn't need a daily rundown of your life. Hmmm

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Maybe that's just my Facebook friend list...Do any of your friends fit this list? I'm sure I annoy people on Facebook too...I should watch out! haha

And a HUGE thank you to everyone for the well wishes and messages! I had a fabulous weekend celebrating and I couldn't be more relieved to be 1 step closer to getting a real, full-time legal job!

I.AM.TOO.EXCITED!!!!

I PASSED THE BAR EXAM!!! I AM OFFICIALLY AN ATTORNEY!!!!!!



I hope everyone has a fabulous weekend as mine will be celebrated with lots of friends, family, and of course BUBBLES!!! I've been waiting to open this bottle and now it's time :)




Thanks to everyone who supported me along the way and to some of the great people on blogger who always sent well wishes, I can't even tell you how much it meant to me!!!

Love This

Did anyone see this last night? I love it. It's like a hip-hop time machine!

I have to say I was completely impressed by Fallon. He's got some talent!! I remember after 2Pac came out with California Love my brother and I used to stand on the couches like 2Pac stood on the stage and swing our arms like 2pac does at the 3:16 mark. Mind you I was 11 years old.

What the...

Have you stumbled across any blasts from your past recently????


The bar results come out tomorrow. aaaaaaahhhhhhhhh

Chocolate + Apples = Nom, Nom, Nom!

I love chocolate. I enjoy apples. I like to multi-task. Therefore chocolate covered apples make me smile.



What you'll need:
-Apples
-Chocolate Chips (I love dark chocolate)
-Wax Paper
-Small amount of oil
-Crush pecans, toasted coconut, anything you like.




-Slice your apples. I hope your core isn't crooked :::shudder:::



-Depending on how many apples you're making, put some chocolate chips in a microwavable bowl.
-Microwave in increments of 35 seconds to get the chocolate melting. Stir each time you take it out and when it's start getting gooey, you're good to go.



-Pour a very small amount of oil in the chocolate. Helps it to stick to the fruit and stay nice and purty.
-Dunk your apple in the chocolate. Twirl it around. Cover it completely. Cover a sliver. You choose!



-Roll in pecans or whatever if you'd like.
-Place on wax paper and place in fridge to harden.



-Store them in the fridge.

DEVOUR them and think to yourself, "damn, I am a domestic diva without even trying"

Pet Peeves

Who doesn't have pet peeves? Incredibly patient people? Ignorant people? I mean, who?!

Don't ask me why I'm posting on this, but I am!

• People who take pictures with their significant others wrapped up in bed. Keep them private. No one needs to facebook/tweet/email them.
  

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• When you use the apple slicer and the core is crooked and it doesn't slice right.

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• When you go to grab a box out of the pantry and it's empty. WHY is it in there?!
• Buying something on Tuesday. Going to that same store the following week and seeing it on sale. And you can't do a price adjustment.
• Coffee Breath. I know I've been guilty of this too!!
  

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• When someone asks for your opinion, you give it, and then they tell you you're being bitchy. HUH?
• People who talk at the movies. This one literally drives me nuts. Or when they're man-handling their popcorn and all you hear is CRUNCH CRUNCH ew.

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What are your pet peeves??

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