I'm sharing another Intermittent Fasting What I Eat in a Day with you today. This video explores two unconventional days: a typical Sunday, which sees us enjoying a Sunday roast, and a day when we get takeout. What type of takeout foods do I choose on the Intermittent Fasting method? 

Disclaimer: Please consult your doctor before trying Intermittent Fasting. This blog post is intended for entertainment purposes only. I am not a nutritionist so this blog post and video is not intended to give out nutritional advice. I aim to eat a well-balanced diet that is sustainable in the long term and this is what I hope to reflect in my videos. 

Please note that for each day shown, I began with coffee at 7:00 am (I didn't film that part). I put heavy cream in my coffee... anywhere between 1 to 2 tsp in the morning. When I wanted to lose weight, I would not put cream in my coffee. Now that I am in maintenance mode and am happy with my weight, I have re-introduced cream back into my morning coffee. For each meal, water is to drink, unless otherwise indicated. 

Day 1

Breakfast 9:15 a.m. - Strawberry Banana Smoothie with flax seed and whole Greek yogurt

Breakfast: Pumpkin pie Smoothie 9:15 a.m. Here is the smoothie recipe:

Pumpkin Pie Smoothie

1 banana

1/2 cup whole fat Greek yogurt

1/2 cup pumpkin puree

1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk

1 Tbs ground flax seed 

1 Tbs almond butter

1 tsp vanilla extract

1 tsp pumpkin pie spice

Blend all ingredients in a blender until incorporated. 

Luncheon 12:15 p.m. We had take out today from WABA Grill... I chose the Waba Salmon with brown rice and mixed vegetables. Plate by Spode Woodland

Directly after lunch I had a chocolate truffle from See's Candies... yum! 

Tea time 2:30 p.m. Teatime today was very basic: PG Tips and Digestive biscuits in my Spode Woodland china. 

Dinner 5:00 p.m. Split pea salad with cherry tomatoes, carrots, and basil. Served with a hot, buttered tortilla. Plate by Spode Blue Italian

Wine do's and don'ts: what are they? What are the basic rules we should remember when drinking wine. Whether you are an occasional wine drinker like I am, or you enjoy wine every day, these are wine rules to practice.

Do hold your glass by the stem or the base

Don’t hold it by the barrel or you will warm the wine

Do drink from the same spot on your glass

Don’t leave lipstick marks all over your glass

Do hold the bottle from the base when pouring

Don’t hold the bottle from the nozzle when pouring

Do fill your glass less than half-way up

Don’t fill your glass to the top

Do drink at a leisurely pace, matching that of your companions or less.

Don’t get drunk.

Do allow the waiter to refill your glass, if desired 

Don’t down your wine while the waiter approaches so you can get the most in your cup. (this is the funny blooper)

Do clink the bell of the glass

Don’t clink the tip

Do look your partner in the eyes when saying "cheers"

Don’t look at the wine when saying cheers

Do offer to fill other people’s glasses before you fill your own

Don’t refill your glass first

Do make sure you’re drinking from your glass

Don’t accidentally drink from someone else’s glass

Do use the correct wine glass to drink wine in

Don’t serve wine in an inappropriate glass

Do take food into consideration when deciding on a wine to serve.

Don’t serve a Rosé with a hearty Bolognese, for example

Do Serve wine at the correct temperature:

1. Red wine at room temperature- 65 to 72 degrees F

2. Dry white wine should be chilled and served at 45 degrees F

3. Rosé chilled and served at 45 degrees F

Don’t serve your wine at the incorrect temperature

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Chic Assignment No. 1 Debussy's Clair de Lune

We are learning several interesting facts about Debussy today. The facts are pulled from Connolly Music  and Wikipedia. We listened to two beautiful performances of Clair de Lune this month: one from Tiffany Poon 

and one from Lang Lang that included a tour of Paris at night. 

Chic Assignment No. 2 The Artwork of Gwen John

Gwen John (1876 - 1939) was a Welsh artist who lived and worked in France the majority of her career. She is known for her portraits of women.

I had fun trying to recreate her painting, Young Woman in a Red Shawl from 1923 this month. Today's reading of Gwen's biography comes from Brittanica and Tate. 

I love the general theme of John's portraits: women in interiors. You can Buy Gwen John reproductions here. 

Chic Assignment No. 3 Prepare your wardrobe for fall

While the weather might not have shifted in your area, it's undeniable that the seasons are changing and when this happens, it's time to switch out our wardrobes for fall. Pack away your summer clothes for next year and assess your fall wardrobe. Go shopping for items on your list and keep a discerning eye. I'm noticing that because of the pandemic, new arrivals for fall are slightly delayed. Take your time and don't rush the process... enjoy it. I will be updating you on my ten-item wardrobe once I have my wardrobe compiled. For more inspiration, check out my e-course on the Ten-Item Wardrobe. 

Chic Assignment No. 4 Introduce a new seasonal dish to your menu

Fall is my favorite time of the year to cook. I enjoy making hearty dishes that are full of flavor. Check out my latest What's for Dinner videos here, here, and here to get more inspiration for your fall recipes. Let us know what your favorite dish to make this season is. 

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