Bites of My Life

Oh hello June, how did we get here so fast? A short week that felt like a long one, a new month, 3 concerts in one week, new books, new hobby, old friends, old habits. Happy second week of June!

-Can't quit this breakfast and have no intentions of doing so anytime soon. Brown rice cakes, one with smashed avo and Everything But The Bagel seasoning, the other with almond butter, coconut, chia seeds and cinnamon. Detox tea on the side!
-100% fangirling over LANY during their performance at The Jones. Work perks getting us so close to the stage!
-Happy mail day including new food inspiration, a belated b-day present and a promotion recognition with Arbonne!
-Bowl on repeat this week. Protein, healthy carbs, healthy fats and fresh veggies and herbs. 
-Organized, hydrated and caffeinated. 
-Greek feast with my mamma mia!
-2 of 3 concerts I went to this week.  
-I've read 5 books to far in 2018, like what????? I believe I have mentioned before that I don't read. I'm not sure what has come over me. Can't wait for these next 3 books. 
-Investing in a new hobby, tennis! Any players out there?
-Behind the scenes shooting for my besties new side hustle, Made by Maddie.
-The prettiest Made by Maddie earrings. Check out her insta for more and how to order!
-Been coveting Joanna Gaines banana bread recipe since my roommate came home with her new cookbook. I just weirdly love how she makes it in a square pan. It was good, but I like my banana bread better. So here's the recipe if you want the best nana bread eva.

Annie

p.s. I snuck in a Bites post last week but didn't tell you, sry. But, read here!

Bites of My Life

Many monumental moments last week. Our family grew as sis gave birth to the most perfect little girl. Elle Frances was born last Thursday and my whole family is in a baby comma of obsession. As the first grandchild on both sides, I only hope she can handle all the attention. Fun fact I gave Kat and JK the idea for her name last fall before they even knew they were pregnant. They kept the name a secret the whole 9 months and I burst into tears in the hospital when they finally revealed her name. Not to mention my middle name is also Frances, so we are basically twins now. 

Monumental moments part 2; we hosted our first concert at The Jones Assembly. To everyone's surprise we pulled it off without a hitch and now I'm eagerly awaiting the rest of our fall lineup. Life isn't slowing down, but only getting better with speed. 

-A turkey burger salad with a side of #GabetheBabe. 
-EnCroute twice in one week, because their avocado omelette has me crawling back for more. 
-I love these little 100 calorie chia bars by Health Warrior. The Mexican Chocolate flavor is new to me, but so delicious and perfect way to curb my sweet tooth. 
-All the veggies and hummus please, with a side of greek meatballs. 
-Recipe post finally!! Italian Chopped Salad perfect for a crowd, better for lunches. Get the recipe here. 
-Elle Frances Krenger 7.27.17, I'll never forget this day. 
-Work by day, dinner and drinks by night, all at The Jones. 
-When in doubt, #putaneggonit. 
-Better Than Ezra and The Wallflowers broke in the stage at our inaugural concert. 
-Embraced every bit of my Sunday with taking back to back yoga classes at Soul Yoga.
-Then enjoyed some squishy baby snuggles with my Elle girl.
-Rounded out the day with a Sunday sundae. 

Annie

Bites of My Life

This summer has FLOWN! I moved, we opened our new restaurant and my sister is days/hours/minutes away from having her baby. Last week wasn't short of speedy. Action packed with getting adjusted to The Jones officially beingopen, regaining my social life and heading up to Tulsa for Miss Mads wedding weekend! Despite this being the busiest season of life, I wouldn't change it. The memories and experiences made this summer2k17 are top notch. 

-When breakfast is this pretty, you can guarantee it will be a good day. 
-Having a built in barista at The Jones Assembly, is one of the many reasons I love my job and love TJA. 
-A spin on my Lunch Board with the addition of this new find. 
-When your fave granola is sold out everywhere (including online), but then you find the hold grail at Sprouts and buy every bag they have in stock...
-Celebrating our girl Libby on one of my favorite rooftops in the city!
-It's been a year + countdown to #PrivettPartyof2, but the day/night/weekend was one for the books!
-This princess bride bestie of mine stunned us all. 
-After 2.5 pieces of wedding cake, this veggie lunch was needed. Until I washed it down with a copious amount of chips and salsa...
-Getting out of my comfort zone and trying new studios with the luxury of my StudioHop membership. One membership = multiple studio access. Use my  promo code AnnieHop20 to get $20 off your first month!

Annie

P.S. I'm actually posting a new recipe tomorrow. I'm breaking the 1 post a week cycle!!

Bites of My Life

Goal of the week is to post more than just a bites post. Let's see if I can do it. Fingers crossed! The restaurant I have been devoting all of my time to the past 6 months finally opened last Thursday. Opening a restaurant is no joke. An industry I have coveted for years, and I finally found my place in it. If you're new here, I am the marketing manager for a local restaurant group. I get to mix my love of social media, promoting, marketing, food and restaurants into one dream job of a day job. Life has been crazy lately, so excuse me while I wrap up the past two weeks into one post!

-Have you ever seen something more "Annie"? The Raspberry Matcha Latte at The Jones Assembly is everything and more. 
-When there is a bibb lettuce shortage at the restaurant and you have to buy out the whole stock at Whole Foods...
-All lit up!
-One step closer to opening our doors.
-Mi familia at our last and final soft opening!
-Got to take off my marketing/hostess/server hat for a few hours to sit down and enjoy the fruits of our labor.
-The smoked salmon bagel from Kitchen No. 324 will always be my favorite. 
-The amount of times I've eaten chips and salsa for a meal in the past two weeks is absurd.
-Hi, I moved! My favorite little nook at our new place.

-Words from the wise, become besties with the barista at the restaurant you work for. I'm now the resident matcha and latte taste tester. Pictured here a pineapple matcha.
-Which leads to you becoming the matcha girl and people bringing you matcha Kit Kats. 
-Post StudioHop class calls for Organic Squeeze, especially when your punch card is full and you get it fo free!
-The countdown is over!
-7/13/17 The Jones Assembly is now open! The most rewarding thing I've ever been apart of!
-The hardest working crew ever!
-Cheers to #chefbritt and the team! We're open!
-First brunch at The Jones in the books. Followed by brunch again the next day. Yes I work there and yes I'm obsessed. 
-Started as a bandwagon fan, and now I'm a full on Garth Brooks superfan after his midnight performance this weekend. 
-Beyond Studios is one of my favorite studios that is accessible via StudioHop! Use my code AnnieHop20 in checkout to get $20 off your first month!
-Dessert at 11 am because Chef Owen's Flourless Chocolate Cake is irresistible. 
-Finally things are starting to slow down and Sunday night was the first chance to break in my new kitchen and cook dinner for the first time in about a month. 

Annie

Bites of My Life

Only five days left in my home of the past two years. The place that helped me grow from a post-grad to real world adult. The place that hosted multiple Bachelor watch parties, two friendgivings, handfuls of pre parties and post parties. The place that I lived with two of my dearest friends, where we cried, laughed, cooked, cleaned, worked out in, played games, binged Netflix documentaries etc. I've been spending the past week working overboard, attempting to hold on to my social life, and pack up two years of memories little by little.

This has been a bittersweet summer for multiple reasons, but I really can't complain. Growing up is weird thing, I think I'll stop now ;) 

-Cleaning out the panty before I move this Friday, means finding a can of TJs veggie chili and embracing it despite it being 90 degrees outside.
-Bets on if I can go a week without the avocado omelette at En Croute...odds not in my favor.
-Post yoga smoothie bowl on the back porch. 
-From pencil skirt to mini skirt. Gave this 3 year old skirt a face lift. 
-Solid colors, solid night. #blairhitchproject
-A gorgeous Saturday and my day off required lunch to be on a patio and include cocktails.
-An Okie luau.
-Sunday Funday soft opening at The Jones Assembly. 
-Tucker Time Sunday night eats. 

Annie