summer, slow down please

summer... can we go slow-mo?! i am amazed that it is the last week of june! i guess working and being in a routine really makes the days fly by, especially when you love what you're doing and where you are in life! i am already sad that i only have a month left at LEONA and living here in nashville. hopefully i'll be be back, at least in nashville, come next may!

tonight for supper i tried out a new ingredient: wheat berries! i finally found them in the bulk bins at whole foods after searching multiple stores for them! similar to quinoa, they are high in protein (6 grams per 1/4 cup dry) and high in fiber. they are a great addition to salads,  alternative to rice or pasta and even good in soups with their nutty, chewy taste and texture! i went savory with my first try of wheat berries tonight! 

wheat berries with asparagus, squash and chicken

1 c dry wheat berries

1 lb asparagus, washed and trimmed

2 yellow squash, sliced and diced

bunch of kale, washed and cut 

4 chicken breasts, cooked 

italian seasonings, pepper, garlic powder, to taste 

parmesan cheese, for serving

1. cook wheat berries according to package directions (i did mine the night before because they take longer than most other things to cook). 
2. meanwhile, season asparagus and squash with seasonings. sauté over medium heat until tender. add in kale and cook until wilted.
3. stir wheat berries in with veggies and kale. serve with chicken and parmesan cheese.

lastly, today's post wouldn't be complete without my OOTD! it was a bit chilly at work so i threw on this green marc blazer to complete the outfit!

j. crew jeweled shell, LEONA scribble squares skirt, j. crew mid-heel sandals, kate spade bangles

xoxo,
clp

p.s. if you aren't on Facebook, i have been featured in a few outfits in the past week or so! check them out by clicking the links below and shop the outfits online or in-store (flash sale ends tomorrow)!

city cami + disco dot rouge pant

the david dress