Melk Abbey, Austria.

After visiting Vienna, we went to see Melk abbey.

Its about an hour drive from Vienna.

Not too far.

Melk abbey (Stiff Melk)

is a Benedictine abbey above the town of melk. Lower Austria.

One of the biggest and most beautiful Baroque ensembles.

I highly recommend visiting if you are in Austria.

We went inside to see and this is the only pictures I got.

Taking pictures inside is prohibited. 

I had fun though!

We also went inside the Library probably one of the most beautiful, interesting room I've ever been to.

Outside is just the best view. 

  

Goodbye Austria. 

It was such a fun experience. 

xo

Vienna, Austria.

Ahh.. Vienna Austria. 

One of those cities that I dreamed of visiting. 

That day came.

It was such a beautiful Summer day.

Beautiful everywhere I look.

We did a walking tour to learn more about Vienna and it was really interesting.

After a long walk I finally decided to try one of the food vendors. 

It was so good.

Then some beer. :)

After a long day we sat down and have lunch.

I love trying authentic food of the city we go to.

So I had to have  some Austrian Schnitzel.

Delicious!

After a long walking tour we head to our next Austria destination.

Aqualandia Italy

During Summer, Beach is my favorite destination.

But, I've been curious about this place that I've been hearing about.

So we went there to check it out. 

Aqualandia is water park just an hour away from where we live, which was so nice.

The weather was good so it was a perfect day to go.

We went during the week.

It was still surprisingly pack but not as bad as I expected. 

There is a lot of pools, slides.

Lots of fun stuff under the sun.

The line was a little bit long on slides so we only tried couple of it.

Not me, but my boys enjoyed it.

The water felt so amazing.
 

My boys having a blast.

The kiddie pool was a nice area.

There's slides safe for kids, but of course you have to come with them.

My boys loves being in the water so today was a blast.

Much needed relaxation.

The park is a good size.

A lot of umbrella you can rent.

It's so cool that you get to have a wrist band that they give to you when you enter.

You can leave your stuff in a locker by your umbrella with your wrist band.

Get food, drinks with it and at the end of the day you can pay for everything when you turn it back.

So cool huh?

Sandy part of the park.

I had to try some Churros.

It was okay.

It was such a fun relaxing day. 

Ciao, Ciao

-Jen

Your wings...

"Your wings

already exists

all you have to do

is fly."

'La vita e bella'

'La vita e bella'

Paladin Winery (Girls Day)

Summer this year is going amazing.

Trying to do a lot of outdoor activities as much as I can.

It's becoming hotter and hotter for sure but days are going faster so I better just enjoy every minute.

Paladin Winery is definitely on the top of my favorite winery so far.

Went there for the second time with my gorgeous friends and we had a blast.

Not just because they have amazing wines.

But, the owners are amazing.

They are so friendly and just so nice.

They have delicious Prosecco!

With my gorgeous friends.

What a fun day.

How beautiful is this winery??

Another fun Wine tour and tasting.

I think I need to get another Wine storage though.

:)

Ciao, Ciao

Jen

Paladin Winery

(Cantine Paladin)

Address

Via Postumia,12, 33020 Annone Veneto VE

One Pan Italian Sausage and Veggies (Meal Prep)

I've been loving easy meal preps these days. 

For the rest of the week I made this dish. 

Something easy and something me and hubby both would like.

Cut it all up.

Mix it all in a bowl and bake it.

So easy.

Let me know if you guys like it.

One Pan Italian Sausage and Veggies (Meal Prep)

 Ingredients:

• 2 large carrots ~2 cups
• 2 red potatoes ~2 cups
• 1 small-medium zucchini ~2 and 1/3 cups
• 2 red peppers ~2 cups
• 1 head broccoli ~1 and 1/2 cups
• 16 ounces Smoked Italian Turkey or Chicken Sausage

Seasonings

• 1/2 tablespoon EACH: dried basil, dried oregano, dried parsley, garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon EACH: onion powder, dried thyme
• 1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
• 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese freshly grated, optional
• 4 and 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
• Optional: fresh parsley, salt and pepper

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Line a large sheet pan with parchment paper or foil (easy clean-up) and set aside.
2. Prep the veggies: *It is important to prep the veggies according to directions to ensure they all cook at the same time*
3. Peel and very thinly slice the carrots.  Wash and (if desired peel, we love the peel on) chop the red potatoes. You want the pieces quite small here. (I halve the potatoes and then cut each half into 10-12 pieces)
4. Halve the zucchini and then cut *thick* coins of zucchini. Coarsely chop the broccoli. Remove the stems and seeds from the peppers and chop into medium-sized pieces. Chop the sausage into thick coins.
5. Pour all the veggies and sausage on the sheet pan.
6. In a small bowl combine all of the seasonings and salt and pepper if desired (I use about 1/8 teaspoon pepper and 1/2 teaspoon salt) with the olive oil. Stir to combine.
7. Pour the seasoning & oil mixture on top of the veggies and sausage and thoroughly toss to coat.
8. Place in the heated oven for 15 minutes. Remove and toss around the veggies + sausage and return to the oven for another 10-20 minutes or until veggies are crisp tender.
9. Remove and top, if desired, with freshly grated Parmesan cheese and fresh parsley.
10. Serve on top of rice or quinoa if desired. (Also great plain!)

Enjoy!

xo

-Jen

Fajita Meal Prep Bowls

Happy Monday friends!

I usually meal prep on Sunday's before but these days 

It's easier to do it on Monday's.

I've been usually making the same thing but today I decided to make something new.

These are so good.

Definitely full of flavor.

It's good to take break from plain meal prep meals.

Let me know what you guys think!

Fajita Meal Prep Bowls

Ingredients: 

 3 cups cooked rice white or brown 

1.5 lbs chicken breasts about 3 

4 bell peppers any color 

1 onion

1/4 cup olive oil 

1/2 cup salsa 

Seasonings: 

1 tablespoon chili powder 

1/2 teaspoon cumin 

1 teaspoon garlic powder 

1/2 teaspoon oregano 

1/4 teaspoon black pepper 

1 teaspoon seasoning 

salt 

Optional Topping:

Cheddar cheese 

Tomatoes 

Green Onions 

Salsa Cilantro 

Sour Cream 

Avocado 

Lime

Instructions: 

1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
2. In a small bowl, combine olive oil and seasonings. Set aside.
3. Cut chicken into 1″ pieces. Toss with half of the olive oil mixture.
4. Cut bell peppers into strips and cut onions into thin slices. Toss vegetables with remaining olive oil mixture.
5. Place on a parchment lined pan and bake 20-22 minutes, or until cooked through, stirring after 10 minutes.
6. Serve with desired toppings.

Enjoy!

xo

-Jen

Whatever you want to do..

"Whatever you want to do,

do it now.

For life is time

and time is all there is."