Hello! Hello!
Happy Monday. I hope you had a beautiful weekend. Mine was busy and filled with happiness.
Friday the Hubs and I went to PF Changs. We got a coupon via e-mail for a free entree, so we were sold. I'm such a sucker for a good coupon. They changed their menu again and I was intrigued by the Kung Pao Cauliflower.
It was tasty, but not my favorite on the menu. Worth trying though! We also got the Vegetarian Lettuce Wraps and Salt and Pepper Prawns.
After dinner we went to get frozen yogurt!
Saturday started off slow. The Hubs left early for work and I was kind of dragging. I was super behind on responding to blog comments so I worked on that and then did an elliptical workout. Luckily that got my energy level back up.
By lunch my college roommate Lori arrived from Charlotte with her son Dylan. We stopped at Green Sage for lunch and I got a Buddha Bowl with tempeh.
After lunch we went to the Western North Carolina Nature Center to walk around. I think Dylan had grown 6 inches in the few months since I'd seen him last.
It was a little chilly, but still wonderful to get outside and enjoy the sun.
We saw the animals that were not sleeping/hibernating and did their nature trail down to the river. It's a nice place and kept Dylan entertained which was perfect.
Lori and Dylan stayed until early evening. It was so nice to spend some quality time with her!
I was pretty tired after adventuring all day, so the Hubs and I watched the Diana movie on Netflix (it was ok...) and went to bed early.
Sunday morning the Hubs made breakfast sandwiches before heading back to work. He's so good at making breakfast! I'm spoiled.
I spent the morning finishing my blog comments (I had gotten WAY too behind) and working on some computer stuff. After I was done I ran a few errands, including stopping by the LOFT for a sale. They have some super cute stuff I picked up for some future Fashion Friday posts.
While I was out I stopped by Earthfare to pick up a smoothie. I picked coconut water, pineapple, mango, kale and soy protein! It was amazing.
Once the Hubs finally made it home we decided to visit a new local pizzeria called Fahrenheit Pizza and Brewhouse. I'd seen good Yelp reviews for it and I noticed their parking lot really busy, so I wanted to see what the fuss was about.
The place was super casual and incredibly friendly. The owner immediately came over to our table and was very kind.
For the Hubs (I'm honestly not a huge beer fan,) the highlight was a pay by the ounce brew system. He got such a kick out of this and called it froyo for beer! You can have a whole pint or just a taste. They featured a fabulous selection of local brews, so there were lots of interesting options. Beer is a big deal in this town and I totally appreciated the creativity of this!
They had good beer, but the pizza was incredible! The owners went to a New York pizza school to train and they brought their skills back to Asheville.
It was totally worth the effort, because we loved the pizza and will be back! Yes, that's arugula and a balsamic drizzle on top. The crust was perfect and the toppings could not have been fresher or tastier.
After dinner we came back home and watched another movie. I had just the right combination of tasty eats, fun, friends and rest this weekend! I hope yours was just as nice.
Just a reminder for local folks, Asheville Humane Society's Dine to Be Kind is this Tuesday! All you have to do it eat out to help animals. I'll be traveling to participating restaurants tomorrow to share some personal thank yous. Get more information here.
I’m linking up with Marvelous Monday.
Thanks for stopping by today! Come back tomorrow for... PEANUT BUTTER CUP OVERNIGHT OATS!!! <--- sorry, just a little excited. 🙂
Your turn!
How was your weekend?
andy@whatsgoinoninthekitchen says
Just came across your blog by accident doing some research for my own. Loved this post.
You take amazing pictures to accompany your stories. Are you just using your phone for these or a fancy camera.
I'm gona check out the rest of your blog later when I have some more time. Just wanted to leave a quick post to say I love what you do on this blog.
kimmythevegan says
Sounds like a great weekend! Good eats - that smoothie sounds so refreshing. And that pizza!!!! Pizza is totally my favourite food ever and that looks amazing. Glad you have a good pizza place nearby.
The Buddha Bowl looks really good too. That Dylan is a cutie pie!
"I was super behind on responding to blog comments"
Ha. Welcome to my world 😉
JulieWunder says
I know! This is me trying not to get so behind again!
Kristy from Southern In Law says
Oh wow, that pizza looks amaazing! Why have I never drizzled balsamic over my pizzas before?! That needs to change!
JulieWunder says
That does need to change! So much flavor!
Wendy@Taking the Long Way Home says
That pizza looks amazing! My hubs would love that kind of beer tasting. What a great idea!
JulieWunder says
Mine was way to excited! lol!
Jen says
All your eats look so delish - that bagel sandwich and pizza! Yum! It sounds like such a fun weekend. I used to work at Loft and I LOVE their sales! Can't wait to see what you got!
JulieWunder says
They have super cute florals right now! I'd be in trouble if I worked there! lol!
Annmarie says
Drooling over that smoothie but that pizza looks incredible!
JulieWunder says
Thanks Annmarie! It was a good weekend of eats!
Edye says
This looks like an awesome weekend! I've never been to PF Chang's because I worried they had no "meatless" options. Now I'm intrigued to go after seeing the cauliflower dish =)
JulieWunder says
I've always loved their vegetarian lettuce wraps! So tasty! There is also a coconut curry veggie dish I like!
Blane Sherer says
Glad you enjoyed your weekend.
Glad you were able to have some
family time here.
JulieWunder says
Thanks! Me too!
lacey@fairytalesandfitness says
I haven't been to PF changs in awhile and I always thought their dishes were a bit salty but since they got a new menu maybe I will need to check it out.
JulieWunder says
I like it!! But then again I'm not very sensitive to overly salty food... so I can't say whether it's less salty or not!
Emily says
I'm totally excited about those Peanut Butter Cup Overnight Oats!!! And I need to catch up on blog comment replies; I love doing it, but I do get so behind.
And it looked like you had such fun hiking around, enjoying the sunshine, beer, pizza, fro-yo, and family time!
JulieWunder says
A good weekend!! I was SOOO far behind. Hoping to not let that happen again!
Rosey Rebecca says
Whoa! I didn't know that pizza place existed! Will have to check it out! The beer thing is like Pour! Used to be in West AVL but moved to Biltmore Village I think.
JulieWunder says
You'd love it!!
Mary Beth Jackson says
That pizza looks amazing! My hubby would have liked the beer thing too. Sounds like a great weekend visit with your friend and just enough shopping, blogging and movie watching with the hubs! Have a great week!
Carrie thisfitchick says
That tempeh looks SO darn good!! I want to pick if off the screen and eat it! EXCITED for those oats tomorrow!
JulieWunder says
It was sooo good. There was homemade hummus and tahini dressing too!
Marcia says
That smoothie is right up my alley. Yum! We were last to PF Changs in Florida over the holidays and have been meaning to go back. Looks like a busy and fun weekend for you!
JulieWunder says
The smoothie was sooo good. Great for some fast food in a pinch... because I don't actually eat fast food! lol!
Deborah @ Confessions of a mother runner says
That pizza does look amazing! Looks like another fun weekend! Have a great week
JulieWunder says
Thanks Deborah! So excited that it's close to where I live!
Dan Steadman says
busy...it was missions weekend at our church, but I didn't feel so good Saturday, but by Saturday night and Sunday, me and the littles were there full bore
JulieWunder says
Hope you are feeling better now!
Dan Steadman says
much....thanks!
heather @Lunging Through Life says
Umm I want that pizza and it's only 7 am, haha. I hear ya on blog comments but it always feels so good when you get caught up! I'm glad you were able to have some quality time with your roommate. How fun!
JulieWunder says
I know!! This is me trying not to get 3 weeks behind again. Lol!! Hope you are having a good Monday! xoxo
Susie @ Suzlyfe says
Wow! Look at that pizza! Yum! I've been to PF Changs before and wasn't that impressed. The Tuna tataki was good, but the rest of it was ok--but with a coupon, well, there you've sold me! So happy you had a fabulous weekend, Julie!
JulieWunder says
I know... lol! I'm such a goober... I love a good coupon!