(that was my Bridget Jones moment)
Well, I bid my mom a sad goodbye today. We had a blast over the past week though and I know I’ll see her and my dad soon around Christmastime. It’s crazy how FAR 3,000 miles really is!
We stopped in Sausalito on the way to the airport today because it’s one of the coolest towns ever! It seriously is just out of a picture book. I made a juice for the road—
This was beet, celery, carrot, kiwi and parsley. Does a body good! 
We stopped at the best little cafe for lunch—Cibo!
(earthquakes really freak me out, btw)
Goodness, I had the BEST turkey panini!!!!!!! It was the special of the day and had fresh roasted turkey, greens, fontina cheese and cranberry sauce on it. Phenomenal.
The pickled veggies were yummy as well!
After I dropped my mom off, I explored Fisherman’s Wharf because I’d never been there and always wanted to go!
It was an absolutely fantastic fall day in San Francisco. Unfortunately I didn’t get to see my sea lions. Next time.
Went to the gym on the way home and did upper body. A little warm up on the elliptical machine followed by walking push-ups (Jillian-style!), jumping jacks, chest press, tricep kickbacks, bicep curls, seated row and some shoulder press. I also ate half of this bar from the bottom of my bag:
And dinner was totally awesome!
I sort of modified this recipe for chicken and sweet potato curry out of the latest issue of Cooking Light. Basically, all I did was caramelize some onions, add garlic and fresh ginger, add leftover roasted chicken (yum), cubed sweet potato and some chickpeas and added a spice mixture (spicy curry powder, coriander, sea salt, pepper and cayenne). I let the whole thing simmer until the sweet potato chunks were tender and it turned out delicious. For the full “real” recipe, check out the latest issue of the magazine!
Dessert was a yogurt with homemade cranberry sauce (yep, I made that tonight too) and almond butter—
My cranberry sauce is pretty much the easiest thing in the whole world. I just simmer a cup of water + a cup of sugar together, then add a bag of fresh cranberries and the juice of half a lemon. Maybe a cinnamon stick if I’m feeling crazy. Simmer for 15 minute minutes then take off the stove and let cool. Voila!
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I’m not gonna lie, I’m in a pretty bummed out mood tonight. Just over blahhhhhhhhh. I video chatted with AnneP though for a little while though and that helped. She’s coming out to visit me for New Years Eve and I’m sooo excited!!!!
Smiles in the morning!
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aww i am sad to hear you aren’t in the best of moods! but you have lots of fun upcoming events to look forward to!
that panini, dinner, and dessert look delish!
jenna
I visted San Francisco for the first time this past summer and the sea lions were my favorite part of Fisherman’s Wharf…they were so funny and just kept barking…I couldn’t stop laughing. They smelled really bad when downwind, though.
awww . . . sorry you’re sad! But it looks like you guys had the most awesome time!
I’m going to have that song in my head ALL MORNING now. Lol.
I am so glad you are such an honest, down to earth blogger.Our moods and days can be up or down and sometimes it’s unnatural to read bloggers that are happy go lucky ALL THE TIME.Life is meant to have all kinds of moods-it just makes the joyous moments even more special.
And how we all can relate to saying farewell to a parent-it’s a universal thing that is tough.But lucky us that have wonderful parents-I can’t imagine how tough it must be for those with abusive,cruel or absent parents.To any of those in that boat we wish you strength!
And to our treasured writer Jenna we wish her continued peace and good health and a special Christmas with your parents.It may help you all being somewhere “new” for the holidays.Holidays can be quite difficult times for loved ones missing.May you all find some joy and look back on the happiest of memories from Christmases past….
Hey Jenna,
What kind of juicer do you have? I’m looking into getting one and there are so many different kinds! eek. I need some recommendations.
thanks
Kristin
oh man, that panini looks amazing. i am such a huge fan of putting cranberry on sandwiches! love the sweet potato and chicken recipe, as well. yumm!
I heart you and I can’t WAITTTTTTTTTTTTTT to see you (and Dexter, my true love) for NEW YEARS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! We are going to tear up SF
And thanks the for the chat last night. You totally cheered me up, too
Wish we could have been hanging out on your floor with wine, instead, hehe.
xoxoo!
I hate that feeling too, when everyone leaves after a wonderful visit. I’m 10,000 miles away from my family and I never thought I’d say it but it does get easier. Probably even more so with all that access to wine
Awww….so sad
But remember, you have LOTS of new friends where you are and obviously we all just adore you 
*hugs* to you!
I was so excited to find someone who had as much fun as I did in San Francisco! Loved reading this blog.
I definitely spoiled myself recently at Fisherman’s Wharf this past summer. The most delicious crab I’d ever eaten, the old man decided to give me and my girlfriends extra fried shrimp–just because.
Clam chowder in sourdough, asian food, it’s all there! Oh and that turkey panini looks delicious also.
Thanks for allowing me to reminisce.
living along is tough for sure, but i love how you still cook wonderful meals for yourself! your chicken curry looks amazing, your food is always so clean and simple but looks (and i’m sure it is) delicious. have a wonderful weekend!
Hang in there…I’ve been away from my parents for over a decade post-college (500 miles=3000 miles really; anytime you can’t get in a car and drive 10 minutes to see your folks is about the same). I did it for job reasons, too, and even though I am married and love DC, it’s always a little bittersweet not being closer by. That being said, it makes the visits all the more treasured.
I did the Jillian-style pushups this morning for the first time eva! Totally kicked my butt..don’t you just love it?
Is your juice in an IKEA glass? Those are fab and fit my whole breakfast smoothie – love it! Body + Soul actually used one in a photo shoot not too long ago.
Anyhoo – enough glassware chatter. Sorry you’re sad. I know the feeling. Unlike you guys, my mom and I fight like cats and dogs and yet both of us crumple and cry at the airport when it’s time to say goodbye. Glad to know you’ll be seeing them before you know it!
Hugs!
Oh, you’re making me terribly homesick. I used to live in Sausalito, and loved the weather and gorgeous views from the shore. Beautiful pictures!
I loved Fisherman’s Wharf when I visited San Francisco. You should visit Hearst Castle, if you haven’t already. It is beautiful.
Cheer up pretty girl. You’ll see your ‘rents soon! Look around and see how blesssed you are. You were placed in Cali for a reason.
Jenna – that turkey panini looks amazing!
I am constantly thinking of ways to squeeze in extra visits “home” – and thank goodness for phone, email etc!
I also live interstate from my parents and can understand how hard it is to say goodbye when their visit comes to an end
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