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Pool, Burgers & Lemonade

1 · Apr 30, 2012 · 17 Comments

I got some pool time in!

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And boy did it feel good.

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Reading materials for lounging were an old Whole Living:

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And Pottery Barn

Boy do I wish I could just live inside a Pottery Barn magazine…

When I came in I was craving water and fruit and more water!

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The perfect cure!

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3 slices later and I was satisfied 

When my sister got home we hung around a bit, she did a workout and then we started in on dinner:

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Please excuse the pool and sun hair!

While I tended to the asparagus my sister got to work on the turkey burgers.

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They came out FABULOUS!!

I loaded mine up with some cheese, mustard, avocado and lettuce and put it between two slices of honey wheat bread.

We also added some Alexia sweet potato waffle cut fries to go along with it…

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Perfectly crisp.

The roasted asparagus came out perfect – just salt, lemon pepper and olive oil baked at 425* for about 20 minutes.

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Greek Turkey Burgers {serves 4}

Ingredients:

  • 1 pound of extra lean ground turkey
  • 1/4 cup of bread crumbs
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
  • Oregano to taste (we used Greek seasoning from Penzey’s Spices)
  • 1 tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil

Directions:

Mix thoroughly by hand in a large bowl and divide into 4 equal balls. Gently flatten balls in the palms of your hands until about 1 inch thick. Grill until cooked through, about 10 minutes.

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And for dessert:

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Raspberry Lemonade!

So good.

We’re going to try to get a walk in with Clara after we finish the Mad Men episode we’re watching.

Can’t wait for Bethenny Ever After tonight!!

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Comments

  1. Lauren says

    Apr. 30th, 2012 at 8:56 pm

    Sounds like the perfect “summer” day. You have me dying for pool time and watermelon. 🙂

    Reply
    • Cait says

      Apr. 30th, 2012 at 9:08 pm

      Come and join! 🙂

      Reply
  2. James says

    Apr. 30th, 2012 at 9:26 pm

    Wow that looks Amazing

    DarkJade-

    Reply
    • Cait says

      May. 1st, 2012 at 9:47 am

      Thanks!

      Reply
  3. Katie @ Talk Less, Say More says

    Apr. 30th, 2012 at 11:07 pm

    Looks like a good day! 🙂

    Reply
    • Cait says

      May. 1st, 2012 at 9:47 am

      It definitely was! 🙂

      Reply
  4. Katie says

    Apr. 30th, 2012 at 11:46 pm

    I want sun and pool hair!!! Sooo badly!!! I’m just in love with you and everything about this post.

    Reply
    • Cait says

      May. 1st, 2012 at 9:48 am

      Come and have it with me!!! I love you right back!

      Reply
  5. Tiffany says

    May. 1st, 2012 at 12:14 am

    The pool and sun sounds so nice right now! Looks like you had a great time.

    Your skin is absolutely flawless! Can you share your beauty regimen?

    Now I want some watermelon haha

    Reply
    • Cait says

      May. 1st, 2012 at 11:04 am

      I actually don’t have a beauty regimen! Just wash my face twice a day! 🙂 And I support you going to get some watermelon, it’s SO good right now!

      Reply
  6. Margarita says

    May. 1st, 2012 at 12:30 am

    Ah watermelon! I can never get enough of those!

    Reply
    • Cait says

      May. 1st, 2012 at 11:05 am

      Me either! I could eat the whole thing by myself!! 🙂

      Reply
  7. Cait @ Beyond Bananas says

    May. 1st, 2012 at 6:02 am

    Glad you were able to finally make it to the pool! I will admit that I am a tad jealous!

    Reply
    • Cait says

      May. 1st, 2012 at 11:08 am

      Haha – shoot! Sorry 🙁 Do you have a pool in your complex or did I make that up? I feel like I remember that from last summer but maybe you were visiting somewhere…

      Reply
  8. mary @ minutespermile says

    May. 1st, 2012 at 6:28 am

    those look super tasty! if you’re feeling crazy, you can add little pineapple bits + teriyaki sauce to the mix for a more tropical feel. sounds weird but it’s good!

    Reply
    • Cait says

      May. 1st, 2012 at 11:08 am

      Sounds delicious to me!! I’ll definitely remember that for next time I have some ground turkey on hand!

      Reply
  9. Life's a Bowl says

    May. 4th, 2012 at 1:19 pm

    I cannot wait for pool time- it’s so close! Time to start suit shopping…

    Reply

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