Bites of My Life

After getting back into Dallas after starting the week still in OKC, it was a quick week before heading to Corpus Christi for a wedding weekend. The weekends have been full and continue to be the next few weeks. Which in turn makes the weeks short and busy. All for good reason! I’m coming off the most fun weekend and trying to get my head on straight. After indulging in shrimp tacos for about every meal, getting my cardio in on the dance floor (my feet are unwell), and drinking errrr too many ranch waters than I should those Sunday scaries turned into a manic Monday…

We are good, we are happy, we are ready for a new week. I have a recipe post containing…shrimp lol, and later this week is the 8th birthday for Take A Bite!

-Stuck around OKC last Monday to help set up for a work event. How cute did these custom Topo Chico labels come out that I did for the party?
-Got my vaccine!!! And treated myself after to my favorite matcha on my way out of Oklahoma City en route back to Dallas.
-You cannot beat S&D Oyster Company for a classic Dallas meal. One of my favorites!
-Showed up to a fun shopping event Thursday night fully twinning x2!
-Arrived in Corpus Christi Friday for a wedding weekend!
-Hotel breakfast buffets, truly what is better? Snagged a box of mini Cherrio’s for my purse.
-One last shrimp taco before leaving the ~ sparkling city by the sea ~.
-Congrats Jack and Kathleen. Thanks for a reason to be on a dance floor again!
-Sunday scaries cured with Mia’s brisket Tacos. They lived up to The Defined Dish’s hype!

Annie

Bites of My Life

What a JOY to think how far we’ve come in a year. Putting myself in my shoes at last year’s Easter, it was crazy to imagine that Covid would still be a part of our daily lives, but once that became a reality, it feels good to have had a relatively normal holiday this year. I’m getting my vaccine on Tuesday and I’m psyched. The light at the end of the tunnel is bright!! Thank you Jesus for science.

It was such a great weekend with all of my fam, friends, and multiple Easter egg hunts. Oh and soooo many delicious eats. Birthday cake, brandy ices, truffle potato jackets, cheese grits, smoked ham, and key lime pie to name a few. I hope everyone had a wonderful Easter!

-Had a hankering for the Indian Spiced Cauliflower from Flower Child, turns out it’s leaving the menu soon so the craving really set in. Opted for the Mother Earth Bowl, sub sweet potatoes for Indian Spiced cauli and much to my dismay I got home to realize they gave me plain old steamed cauli. Fumes!! But the FC angels credited my account, so you better believe ISC (Indian spiced cauliflower) is happening this week.
-Helen is a hoot! Got to grab coffee with the Blender Bomb founder herself!
-Exhibit A of 80x20. 80% croissant 20% blender bar ;).
-Got to OKC for Easter, and kicked off the weekend checking into the Bradford House to celebrate a very special 30th birthday. HBD Jillian!
-The Texas-based and coveted seltzers, Ranch Riders are offish in the Oklahoma market. Check here to see who is carrying them!
-Bradford House with the sneaky Brandy Ice flex. They were delicious and strong and made me hungover :)
-The whole family got to be in town to witness and endure back-to-back Easter egg hunts. Elle is a hunting professional and I’ve never been more proud.
-Brought veggies to Easter brunch…no one is surprised.
-Also brought my Key Lime Pie that continues to reign supreme!

Annie

Dinner bite for the week!

Bites of My Life

Spring has sprung! After a weekend of getting my first sunburn of the season, I’m #1 in pain and #2 low key loving it? Bring on the spring activities, longer days, and warm temps. Last week was very busy with work but made the days go by fast. Kicked off the weekend early with the most fun birthday happy hour for two of my favorites followed by an early night in on Friday to save up for a long but very fun Saturday. The day was full of brunch, basketball, and burgers. I’m off to somewhere even sunnier very soon and I cannot wait. Hoping this week flies!

-Blender Bomb smoothie bowls on repeat as of late. Truly keep me so full. ANNIE10 for 10% off your order!
-Simple Modern tumbler…hype is real!! I love how this Oklahoma-based company has gone viral with their products. I got the 28 oz bottle.
-Snacking on avo rice cakes with zatar seasoning and red pepper flakes!
-I planned to just grab a latte when meeting up with a friend, and somehow she tricked me into rosé on Royal Blue’s patio.
-Two of my best friends had birthdays last week, which called for a joint party and a Take A Bite Cookie Pizza!
-Friday called for a DIY martini. Extra dirty and extra olives on the side, please.
-Lo in town for a mom’s day out/end of spring break/belated birthday brunch!
-A Saturday spent getting sunburnt while gaggling about old college stories.
-A collagen latte and Turbo tax on a spring Sunday. Happy to have that chore behind me.

Annie

Bites of My Life

It was a short week in Dallas before heading up to Oklahoma City for the weekend. I was back for work and a wedding shower for a friend. I hadn’t been since the holidays and it was great to be back with my family and very best friends. It’s been a wild (in a good way) and dare I say “blessed” start to 2021 for the Tucker family, so getting to be with them and count our blessings was just what I needed.

-I first tried Blender Bombs back when they got their start a few years ago. They are little “bombs” full of superfoods and essential amino acids to power pack your smoothie. I’ve been bloated and uncomfortable (tmi?) the past few weeks, so I’m giving BBs a try again to see if I can nourish my body while also helping out my gut. I shall report back.
-Love Shack Fancy clothing is sometimes a bit too girly for me, but their Dallas store opened last week and it is simply the cutest thing ever. An instant mood booster when you walk in.
-Turning my mousey hair back to bright blonde. Lucky for me I won (yes actually won) one of those Instagram giveaways for a full set of free highlights by Nick at Charlie + Co. He did such a good job, I may be a convert from my box kit… the verdict is still out.
-Back in OKC means working from The Social Order office. It’s always good to be back at this place.
-We are opening our 8th Fuzzy’s location in less than a month. Got to walk through the newest location and it may be one of my favorites.
-When in… you know the drill.
-Giddy up gal pals. Had the best afternoon getting to shower cowgirl MaryKate (and Connor)!
-I didn’t go to OSU for many reasons, but after having Stillwater’s signature drink, a “Limey,” I’m not sure I would have made it out alive if I had gone. Don’t get me wrong they are delicious!! But after one small drink, my eyes were starting to cross!

Annie

Bites of My Life

Anyone else in their feels thinking about how a year ago, this week, we had no idea what was ahead of us. Our last normal week some may say. It’s crazy how much we’ve all experienced the past year. There have been some really good and some really bad. There is now a light at the end of the tunnel and I’m running towards it.

As for this actual week, I’m starting off on a high. I’m feeling confident about my location, career, and the many blessings that are my family and friends. It’s also International Women’s Day. So ya, go girls! I’m immensely proud to be one. Keep reading for a bite of my past week.

-The most consistent part of this past year has been my relationship with Obé fitness. I started using Obé for the first time the week of the lockdown and I’ve been “obé-ing” almost every day since. ANNIETUCKER30 will get you 30% off your first month, making it only $21.
-Texas Sheet Cake Cookies revamped for Texas Independence Day.
-This new TJ find was the star of my lunch salad last week. I’m not a crazy caesar dressing girl, but this has great flavor and ingredients.
-Over Easy foods new branding is all things colorful and happy. Their gluten-free oat bars are some of my favorites.
-A new neighborhood spot opened by the same group as two other favorite Dallas restaurants/bars opened this week. Wasted zero time stopping in!
-Cannot beat a freezer foraging stir fry in my book. Typically always have these ingredients on hand.
-A very necessary catch up with my long time friend Meredith.
-Incredible first time at The Charles. If you are in Dallas and haven’t been I highly rec. Mom and Dad snuck down and it made for the best night.
-On some kind of cheeseboard making kick!

Annie