Scenes from the Weekend
To say that this weekend was busy would be a bit of an understatement. But as you probably know, busy weekends are one of my favorite things, so I’m totally not complaining.
Friday night, I got to enjoy dinner with some friends at Fresca, one of my favorite restaurants in Richmond. The entire menu is vegetarian, and I’ve never had something I didn’t enjoy. Alex and I shared the kale pizza and the pesto pizza. The kale pizza is still my favorite, but the pesto pizza was awesome as well. Lauren also got the kale pizza, while Sarah ventured out and tried the lentil burger.
They were fueling up for the Monument 10K and Alex and I were just being supportive 😉 If you live in Richmond, you should definitely check this place out. Good prices, great food, and awesome ingredients! (For more Richmond restaurant reviews, click here!)
Saturday, Alex and I headed up to D.C. to catch the Nationals game, with his sister, her boyfriend, and lots of friends! I’d never been to that stadium, and the weather was absolutely perfect. I filled up on popcorn and french fries… sometimes it’s necessary 😉
After the game, we grilled out at a friend’s house, and black bean burgers were grilled especially for me and Alex. We also sliced up some zucchini and tossed that on the grill as well. (Sneaking in vegetables when I can!)
Sunday, we went to the Smithsonian Institution National Air & Space Museum outside of the city. It was a pretty cool museum with lots to see. I’m glad I had my camera with me, even though I only had my 55mm lens.
We made it back to Richmond Sunday evening, and I’m pleased to say it was a fantastic weekend. I might not have filled up on my usual fruits and vegetables, but I’ve learned that my diet won’t crash in a single weekend. A bag of popcorn or some french fries won’t make or break me, although I will say that I noticed I don’t have nearly as much energy when I’m not filling up on healthy food. I guess it really is all about balance!
That’s awesome that your boyfriend is also vegetarian! I’m sure it makes things a whole lot easier. I’m planning a trip to DC next year and the Smithsonian is definitely on my list!
we had pizza too, and let me tell you I ate WAY too much! We have a local Laraosas and their pizza is my absolute favorite. My friend had her babys baptism and afterwards everyone watched the masters, and of course ordered pizza, so I indulged. I loved it! Back to trying to eat less carbs today 😉
Love that last paragraph! It’s so true – a few days of not so great eating is OK! And sometimes it’s a nice change from the usual!
I read a lot this weekend and ended up going out for brunch yesterday with a good friend. Some unhealthy eats were consumed, along with a couple of mohitos. But it was all well worth it!
That pizza looks delicious! Sounds like a fun weekend.
I still have yet to go to Nats stadium. I’ll have to catch a game when I’m back in DC next month! I went to the farmers market which is always awesome!
Pigging out is what weekends are for 😉 Even though I wouldn’t even consider a pizza and some burgers pigging out! But as you said, it’s all about balance in the end!
I had a pretty chilled out weekend relaxing and sorting out my garden. Those pizzas look really good.
I need to get going on my garden as well!
Looks like we both had busy (and great) weekends :)! Mine enjoyed celebrations for my cousin’s engagement, pool time, a play, and time with friends and family!
Oh that sounds like so much fun! And the perfect reason to celebrate 🙂
Sounds like you had such a fun weekend! I can’t wait to get to a Cubs game sometime soon, since I just moved to Chicago! I need to try kale on pizza sometime, that sounds delicious!
Kale + pine nuts on a pizza is so amazing. Definitely give it a try!
Wait a minute missy, I was at that game too!!! Go Braves 🙂 Glad you had a nice time in DC, love visiting up there! We had the best brunch/lunch at Zaytinya Sunday – if you haven’t been before you should defnitely check out sometime. Mezze style and tons of amazing veg options 🙂
Zaytinya is amazing!! I went there last winter and everything I tried was delicious!! That’s so funny we were both at the nationals game!