The verdict is in: Our new mattress is so comfortable!
I slept like a rock last night.
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That is exactly how Sadie sleeps. She can somehow make her scrawny little body seem like it’s five feet long.
And yes, I will use any excuse to post adorable puppy pictures. If you’re in the mood to look at cute animals, do a Google images search of “sleepy puppy” and brace yourself because your heart will melt.
Ryan was tempted to sleep in this morning after sleeping so soundly on our new mattress. Initially I agreed and we turned off the alarm, but then I laid in bed wide awake and told him we should get up because I have a lot of things on my to-do list for today and wanted to get the day going.
Workout
Today’s workout began with 20 minutes on the elliptical before we headed into the weight room where I completed this lower body workout:
Ryan laughed at me several times as I finished my workout with bridges, also known as the most awkward move at the gym. I always make sure to do them in a subtle place, but somehow they’re still embarrassing.
Breakfast
Breakfast this morning was the same as yesterday’s morning meal, only I used an onion bagel in place of the English muffin and Swiss cheese in place of the muenster.
Anyway you slice it, an egg sandwich for breakfast is always a good choice!
Top Chef KitchenAid Mixer Giveaway
And now for the best giveaway I’ve ever done on this little blog!
I am seriously so excited about this!!!
The winner of this giveaway will win a KitchenAid mixer and a one-month membership to Top Chef University, a website that you may visit to learn professional cooking techniques and food preparation methods (not just recipes) from several Top Chef contestants!
To enter this giveaway, simply answer one or all of the following trivia questions related to last night’s season finale episode of Top Chef: Just Desserts.
- What was a special moment in Johnny’s life that he still treasures till this day?
- Who from Sally’s life inspired her final dessert display?
- “The word of the day is_____,” according to Gail Simmons.
- The winner of the second season of Top Chef Just Desserts is ______?
I will randomly select and announce a winner tomorrow morning. Good luck!!!
Disclaimer: The prizes are being provided by the BRAVO Network but BRAVO is not a sponsor, administrator, or involved in any other way with this giveaway. All opinions expressed in this post are my own and not those of BRAVO.
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Chris was the winner!
Chris Hamner won!
Johnny got to make his moms last birthday cake before she passed away
4: Chris Hanmer won!!!
2. Sally’s sister loves coffee and her mom made cashew desserts!
3. Speculose was the word of the day from Gail Simmons!
Chris won!!!!
#4- The winner is Chris Hammer
1. A special moment was making his mom’s last birthday cake
2. Mom & sister
3. Speculose
4. Chris!
I would LOVE that mixer!!
I love Top Chef- Just Desserts! Love Love Love!!!
1)Johnny’s special life moment was being able to make a birthday cake for his mother, the last one before she died.
2)Sally was inspired by her mother (and her love of cashews!) and her sister (and her love, like me, of coffee!!!!)
3)Gail loves learning new ingredients and thus loved learning the “new word” of the day- Speculous!
4) And the winner is: CHRIS
(Although I had hoped all season it would be Matt! But Chris deserved it! and Sally should be fan favorite!!!!)
The winner of Top Chef Just Dessert was Chris Hanmer. That mixer is on my list of most wanted gadgets, would love to see all the amazing things I could whip up with it!
Chris Hanmer won!!!
Chris Hanmer won! 🙂
I know 1 & 4!!!!
1) Baking his mom’s last birthday cake.
4) Chris!
Sally was inspired by her mom and sister!
Chris won!!
Chris!
4. Chris Hamner!
chris won. AWESOME giveaway julie! thanks!
Sally was inspired by her mother and sister and the winner wasss…. CHRIS!
1. His mother’s last birthday cake
2. Her mother and sister
3. Speculoos
4. Chris Hamner
I would love to win this giveaway! Maybe i’ll become a better baker!
Chris won!
This is truly a fantastic opportunity. It’s so cool to watch blogs become more and more important and influential in society. It’s all about spreading the love!
Oh, and Chris Hanmer won 🙂
Chris Hammer won.
Made his mother’s last birthday cake 🙁
Her mom and her sister
“Speculoos”
…..and
CHRIS HAMMER!!!
My mixer is a sad SAD excuse for a mixer….
2. Sally was inspired by her mom’s love for cashews and her sister’s love of coffee.
Wow, what a huge giveaway! I have always wanted a KitchenAid Mixer, and am kicking myself for not registering for one for our wedding a few years ago… maybe this is my chance! 😉
I loved Top Chef: Just Desserts last night. Chris was the winner!!!!
Chris Hammer won!
If I win the mixer I shall shout praises for pbfingers from the rooftops, so amazing!
the word of the day is, “Speculoose.”
He made a cake for his mom’s last birthday, Her Mom & Sister, Speculoos, Chris was the winner!
Ps- I’m engaged (less than 5 months) so this would make a wonderful early wedding gift and edition to our future kitchen!!!!
Chris won! This is so exciting!
That mixer would be such a help when it comes times for holiday baking!! I make a LOT of Christmas cookies, and my arms get so tired from mixing all that cookie dough by hand…
Chris Hammer was the winner last night!
Chris Hanmer won 😀
This giveaway is by far the greatest yet! So excited to find out the winner!
Chriss Hammer won!
Word was speculous!
1. Johnny treasures baking his mom’s last birthday cake before she passed.
2. Sally was inspired by her mom & her sister.
3. The word of the day is “speculous”.
4. Chris Hanmer was the winner 😀
The word of the day was “speculose!”
I thought all the contestants did such a great job last night, but it was exciting to see Chris win! That show TOTALLY makes me want a mixer, so I can make delicious desserts, too!
He made his mom’s last birthday cake
Mom loved cashews and her sister loved choclate!
My girlfriend needs this. Chris won and Johnny will forever treasure baking his mom’s last birthday cake.
Chris Hammer won and the word of the day was Speculoos!
I currently started a cupcake/cake ball company and have been using a hand mixer for everything… this sure would help!
The word of the day was speculoos and the winner of the second season of top chef just desserts was Chris!
Please pick me 🙂 !
1. Johnny’s special moment was baking his mother’s last birthday cake.
I would get big “brownie points” if I won this and gave it to my wife!
2. Sally was inspired by her sister and her mom
4. Chris
My friends and family would LOVE for me to have this mixer!! I love baking but sadly don’t do it often enough. This bad boy would remedy that situation pronto!
4) Chris Hanmer was the winner!
And I would loveee that mixer! my fingers are crossed =)
I love this giveaway it so great…first off…Chris was the winner…johnny was able to bake a cake for his mom before she passed away…sally’s mom and sister inspired her final desert display…and gail’s word of the day was speculoos…i love top chef just deserts there stuff always looks so yummy!
Can not wait to see who wins…hopefully it will be me 🙂
Chris Hanmer won! I reallly want to win this!! 🙂
Chris Hanmer won season 2!
Chris is the winner of Season Two Top Chef Just Desserts! weeeeeeeeeeeee!
Chris Hammer won season 2! Would love to win this!!
3 – Speculoos!!! mmm…
and – Chris won! yay 🙂