Hey guys! How are you all??? So first of all I’d like to apologise for being a little m.i.a. this week. As you probably know, I’ve been madly studying for mid-semester exams. Well I’ve completed two, and have one left on Monday. I’m feeling quite worn out mentally, but I’m pushing through.
Even though I’ve been a busy bee studying, I still managed to find some time for a few adventures. This is officially the last week of adventurous april, and I wasn’t about to let exams get in the way of having just a wee bit of fun! Here’s a recap of this week’s adventures:
1. Pomegranate
Before this week I don’t think I’ve ever tried a pomegranate. But when I saw that they were on special at the store, I decided to pick one up and try it out. After removing the arils from the fruit, I quickly got to work for recipes to try with this new-to-me ingredient. I came across a tropical inspired oatmeal recipe that sounded right up my alley, and used it as inspiration for this great protein packed breakfast. I give you Pomegranate Power Porridge!!! It’s just a simple variation of my Banana Berry Oatmeal Soufflé, but tastes very light and fresh. I especially love the burst of flavour when you bite into one of the pomegranate arils!
From this...
To this!
The close up...oooohhhhh
Click here for the recipe: Pomegranate Power Porridge
2. Bacon
Yes you read that right! I also tried bacon for the first time. Growing up I was never a fan of bacon OR eggs. Well last year I made the leap and started eating eggs, so naturally bacon is the next step to the equation. Part of the reason I avoided trying bacon was the fact that I thought fat was bad, but now that I’m over that whole saga, I decided to give it a go. I cooked it up and added it to a nice big salad with some corn and leftover chicken. I’d love to show you exactly what it looked like, but sadly hunger got the best of me. But you all know what a salad looks like right??? In case you don’t it was pretty similar to this:
3. Fancy Pants
I have a confession to make: I’m fairly slack when it comes to dressing up for uni. I would live in workout gear if it were socially acceptable to do so. But do you ever notice how good you feel when you put in that extra effort? Your confidence radiates, you have a bit more spring in your step, and feel dead sexy. Ok ok let’s not get carried away here…
With exams on, putting in that extra effort was definitely a challenge. But I really felt the confidence in my appearance would translate into confidence that I was going to ace my exam! Positivity feeds off itself right?
Red seems to be my colour!
4. Photography
Since starting this little blog of mine, I’ve taken a keen interest in photography. I currently use a point and shoot to take most of my shots, but get frustrated with how they turn out sometimes. To be honest, my Dad’s iPhone takes better pictures! So I’m saving up to buy a camera, and have also decided to some money into improving my skills. First on the agenda is a food styling and photography workshop in a few weeks time (adventurous april is being extended in my books). The guy who runs it, Dario, said he would be happy to lend me one of his cameras for the class. I’m super excited and can’t wait to learn some tricks of the trade!
Rhubarb Crumble. Photo Courtesy of Food Pixels.
5. Meeting my fitness idols!
This weekend the Australian Health and Fitness Expo was on at the Sydney Convention Centre. Being a pilates instructor, I got free entry into the event, so there wasn’t any way I was going to miss it. Especially because some of my fitness idols would be there!!! Specifically Lindy Olsen and Alicia Marie. I got to meet them in person, and even had my photo taken. Really made my day. That and all the free samples. Who doesn’t love free stuff right!
Alicia Marie, Me, and Lindy Olsen
Phew, what a week!!! Anyway tomorrow is back to studying for my final test on Monday. And speaking of Monday, I’ve got a special treat coming up for you, so stay tuned! Hope you all have a great weekend!
That food styling course sound fab, can’t wait to hear how it goes and see what tips you can share afterwards!
Thanks! I’m so excited as well
Great post! I would love to go to a fitness expo sometime, but I live in the middle of nowhere so it takes lots of $$ to travel. Hoping to do a bit more traveling in the near future : )
Travel is super expensive…living in Australia everything is pretty far away too…saving up those pennies
I feel ya on the drained brain haha Good luck with tour last test Monday!
Oh man pomegranates are THE BOMB. Love them! And that’s awesome you went to that expo, I would’ve killed to meet them…and to load up on free stuff heehee
Have a great weekend pretty lady!
Thanks Alexandra…hope ur weekend is fab too!
Great work – that’s a big (and exciting) week! Can’t wait to see the results of that course – it sounds amazing! Cheers Sarah – xox!
That’s awesome you got to meet your fitness idols! That will stay with you a long time. And you’re right feeling confident brings success and success then brings more confidence. Good luck!
Tee hee! I DO pretty much live in workout clothes (other than at work). ‘Whenever I decide to wear a dress instead of comfy pants my other half makes SUCH a big deal about telling me how pretty I look, LOL!
Pomegranate is SO tasty. As is bacon
Hahaha…mine does the same! But I’m pretty sure you make workout clothes look sexy too Megan
It’s tough to make oatmeal look beautiful, but those pomegranate arils do the trick with ease! They just seem to sparkle like gems in the sunlight… What a fun topping for an everyday breakfast.
Thank hannah…yeah they do give the oatmeal a bit more flare!
Wow, excellent list! I love everything here: pomegranate, BACON (seriously, girl, I can’t believe you sometimes. Bacon is the best! haha), cutie outfits, food photography, meeting idols
Good for you!! At least you got one good thing out of the fitness expo! 
And your food photography course will be great, I just know it.
I know…bacon…seriously what was wrong with me! I’m glad I’ve tried it now and look forward to cooking with it more
I’m so jealous you got to meet Lindy and Alicia!!! I hated reading about the expo, as I’ve just moved from Sydney and I missed it
It was my favourite event of the year, and last year I missed out on seeing Lindy.
oh grrr…sorry to hear that!!! There’s always next year though right?