Judging by what Ryan and I wore on our afternoon walk with Sadie, you’d think we lived on opposite ends of the country.
Him: T-shirt + Shorts
Me: T-shirt + Hoodie + Velour pants (Yes, they’re still cool)
Truth be told, the weather was actually beautiful this afternoon and both of our ensembles were somehow weather-appropriate.
We walked around Lake Eola and got a kick out of two swans who seemed to be very in love.
Apparently they thought today was Valentine’s Day. The swans kept doing this weird thing with their necks and I’m pretty sure we would’ve seen some baby-making if we would’ve stuck around for another minute or two.
We didn’t wait around to see the swan lovin’ because we still had dinner to make.
On the menu for this evening: Asian burgers with roasted green bean fries!
To make the burgers, I combined the following:
- 1 lb. lean ground beef
- 1/2 onion, chopped
- 1 tbsp. light soy sauce
- 1/2 tbsp. sugar
- 6 shakes of ginger (I’m so technical, I know)
Ryan then formed the meat into patties and grilled ‘em up while the beans roasted in the oven.
Ryan cooked the burgers perfectly and we both agreed that the combination of flavors in the burgers tasted delicious! Our burgers and green bean fries were a nice little alternative to greasy fast food.
Time to start reading Water for Elephants! See ya in the morning bright ‘n’ early!
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Velour pants will ALWAYS be cool. I have a different pair for every day of the week.
I totally agree! They are the best lounge pants ever! So comfy. 🙂
is it just me or do their necks make a quasi heart shape? romantic
i said the SAME thing!!
aw, that’s what I was thinking! It looks pretty.
I have about ten pairs of Juicy velour pants that I still wear on a regular basis. In my mind they will never go out of style…comfort first.
I would live in Express Yoga pants if it were socially acceptable. I definitely noticed the heart shape on those birds too!! How perfect.
These look great! I’ve made turkey burgers with soy sauce before – it really is a great addition.
Have a good night! 🙂
I so want to read Water for Elephants! Good think I have the book! 🙂
Oh and those swans are sooo cute! Their necks kind of make a heart shape!
The sunset over the lake on your walk looks gorgeous! I’ve heard wonderful things about Water For Elephants too
I’m terrified of birds, but somehow swans and ducks don’t count. I love Asian burgers! Super simple and a different flava’ from the same old same old. Yum!
love the swans w/ their heart shaped neck pose…you couldnt have “planned” that one any better for VDay!
🙂
Ooo post if you like the book- I have been on the fence about reading it. I am starting a new book tonight- a judy blume book. Big nerd book lover over here. There is nothing better than crawling into bed with a good book!
I’ve been a Judy Blume fan since 4th grade! I love her kid books and her adult books. She’s great!
Your burgers sound tasty!!
Dinner looks awesome! Yum!
Their necks DO make a heart shape <3 LOVE it! Have fun with the book and be sure to tell us what/how you think!
Awwww pretty swans! 🙂 Let us know how the book is! I want to read it! I just started Hunger Games though! Love it!
I’m not a burger fan but these made me drool a little! I made the flourless cookies, they totally exceeded my expectations, yummy!
Green bean fries? I am officially intrigued! How long do you roast them?
green bean fries are my latest obsession, a perfect side instead of french fries! and velour pants are a closet staple. ladies without velour pants are missing out! 🙂
Those burgers are what I WISHED I could have had tonight instead of my frozen one 🙂 I’ve also never tried making green bean fries. I love learning new things from your blog . Thanks!
Can’t wait to walk around Lake Eola! I’ve tried West Orange Trail and Little Econ Greenway so far and loved them both. That’s really neat that you saw those lovin’ swans! Cute! Oh, and I have that book on my list, too . . . ever since I saw the preview for the movie, I can’t wait to read it.
That picture of the city is gorgeous! I love sunrises and sunsets!
those pics are gorgeous! esp of the swans– how cute!!!
I love that your recipes are so easy – and easy to follow! lol – and I love the swans too, they are very romantic 🙂
Swans are so pretty! That burger looks delicious!! I definitely want to try making an asian burger one night. It just sounds so different. Love the flavors! 🙂
Oooh! I bet that burger would be extra tasty with a slice of fresh pineapple straight off the grill!! 😉
Julie-
I made your baked pancake recipe this morning…didn’t have a loaf pan so I made them into muffins….DELICIOUS! 🙂
I have velour pants and LOVE them! ;o)
That Asian burger looks good! Ill have to try it.
Green bean fries! So clever. Love it.
Those swans are so cute! And what is water for elephants about?
I LOVE the idea of green bean fries. I’ve been obssessed with Kale chips recently and those look like a perfect alternative. Is the recipe on your blog already?
THANKS!
janine
Yummy!
I like adding a bit of sesame oil and sesame seeds to my asian burgers for extra flavour!
This combination sounds fabulous. I may have to make these asap!
You’ll like Water for Elephants….just keep trucking until you get hooked…and you will!