I was super excited to leave work early today. After a record breaking number of patients yesterday and a lingering (although improving) sinus infection, I welcomed the break. Until I got home and realized that I had a ton of work to do. The BOY was out and so I also welcomed a quiet night at home…perhaps some Castle reruns?! BUT, the sun was shining and I haven’t been active in the mornings, soaking up the sleep instead.
So, I decided before attacking emails, yoga plans, and paperwork that I would unhook my bike and fill the tires with air. My bike ride was almost a really short one since it didn’t seem like my front tire would keep air. I decided to give it a try…a little fresh air is better than none.
I stopped a few times to check the tire and it seemed to be holding up. I took an easy pace thinking I would do a short ride and turn around. But as I got going, I decided to keep going…all the way around the 9 mile loop.
About 3/4 into the loop, I caught a glimpse of a few deer grazing in the woods. I never have my camera with me when I see the deer. But this time I did!
#nofilter
When I got back home, I got started on dinner sides and waited for the BOY to come home and grill shrimp. I have never been a cauliflower fan, but after the most amazing dinner we had a Sunda, I have been interested in the pale veggie. I thought it’d be fun to do an Asian cauliflower. The last time I tried, I burned more seasoning than I tasted. This time, I decided to mix it all in a bowl first.
Ingredients included…equal parts olive oil and teriyaki garlic seasoning plus a sprinkle of red pepper flakes.
How about that…an original recipe on a week day. It’s amazing to be home from work before 6pm. What a treat!
It was a bland colored but super tasty dinner! Followed by some much needed down time and TV : )
Roasted Teriyaki Garlic Cauliflower
Ingredients
1 head cauliflower
2 tbsp teriyaki garlic seasoning
2 tbsp olive oil
Red pepper flakes, to taste
Directions
Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
Wash and slice cauliflower. Place in bowl and top with garlic/olive oil mixture. Spread out on baking sheet sprayed with cooking spray. Then sprinkle with red pepper flakes.
Bake for 40 minutes, checking once to stir around.
What do you do when you get home from work early?
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ah, the bike ride side up… such a good feeling! and I am glad the tire held….
Me too! I need to get my bikes in for a tune up too!
it really made a difference to have it tuned up right… looking rainy, I was hoping to go out before my class today…
Way to hit the road! I love your pictures, sometimes when it’s gorgeous out its almost more relaxing to get out and enjoy it!
For sure! I was home sick today and still did a 7 minute or so walk (mostly because I was exhausted)! And it was great before the big rain storms hit.
Looks like a fun bike ride! I love getting to see critters on my runs. And your cauliflower looks like it was really yummy! I’ll have to try making it sometime.
Yes…it’d be great on the grill too! Love seeing critters!
Hooray for some bike love! Glad to see you got out! Best day, right?! 🙂 Have a great weekend!
It was! You too Erin! Enjoy the weekend!
Nice ride!! Fun to get out and enjoy the air!! That cauliflower looks awesome!
I rarely get home early but I like to get in a little nap while I wait for Dan to get home! 🙂
Oh that’s a great idea! I”m a good weekend napper but usually during the week I’m just so excited for the extra hours!
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