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Richmade Pressed Juice Sampler Kit From Pressed Juicery

Pressed Juice Sampler Kit From Pressed Juicery

In the past, I have had some interest in doing a cleanse/juicing but do not think I have the willpower (well, at least not for a 3-5 day cleanse). I stumbled upon Pressed Juicery, California’s leading cold-pressed juice company with 20 locations and local/national delivery options. A couple of hours later, I found myself placing an order for a sampler. Since I wanted to just test out the flavors, I choose to build my own sampler and find some flavors that are interesting to me. Full menu can be seen here.

The sampler arrived at my home in just two days — early in the a.m.

Richmade Pressed Juice Sampler Kit From Pressed Juicery

First thing I thought  was, “Nice branding.”

Richmade Pressed Juice Sampler Kit From Pressed Juicery

My pressed juices were in this compartment with an ice pack so the bottles stay nice and cool.

Richmade Pressed Juice Sampler Kit From Pressed Juicery

The six bottle I selected to sample were:

  • greens 3 (kale, spinach, romaine, parsley, cucumber, celery, apple, lemon, ginger)
  • greens 6 (spinach, honeydew, kiwi, lemongrass, cilantro)
  • citrus 2 (pineapple, apple, lemon, mint)
  • citrus 4 (cucumber, pineapple, lemon, coconut, h2o, aloe vera)
  • roots 3 (beet, apple, lemon, ginger)
  • vanilla almond (almonds, dates, vanilla bean, sea salt, filtered water)

Richmade Pressed Juice Sampler Kit From Pressed Juicery

I started off with citrus 4, which was very refreshing!

Richmade Pressed Juice Sampler Kit From Pressed Juicery

My favorite from the bunch was the roots 3 — I must really like beets! Notably, the most sweetest — containing 20g of sugar per serving — which definitely satisfied my sweet tooth! One shocker for me was greens 3 (kale, spinach, romaine, parsley, cucumber, celery, apple, lemon, ginger) — I was surprised that I liked this one as much as I did! 😀

For anybody who wants to do a cleanse, or maybe just try out juicing, I would highly recommend Pressed Juicery — start off with the sampler ($45) as opposed to the one day cleanse ($72). You will receive the same amount of juices for a much better price. Free local delivery is also available and very convenient!

Richmade Weekend Recap

My Weekend Recap

This weekend was filled with some quality time with friends, family and myself! I went to my regular Zumba class on Saturday and met up with friends I’ve known since the 8th grade later on that evening. I hung out at my Mom’s house on Saturday night and stayed over to do my laundry.

My Mom does not hang too many things on her refrigerator, but she does have a few magnets with positive and uplifting messages. Like this one, for example, “Rich is not how much you have, or where you are going, or what you are… Rich is who you have beside you.” So true… Isn’t it?

Richmade Weekend Recap

On Sunday, I got a good workout in at 24 Hour Fitness in Santa Clarita! This gym was the cleanest 24 I have ever been to (I currently have a sport membership). I did my cardio in the Zumba class and then went to the smith machine for a lot of weighted squats and lunges! Here is a sweaty selfie…

Richmade Weekend Recap

When I came back to my Mom’s house, my sister Chef Banana had a delicious sandwich prepared for me! Tuna with mustard, tomato and cucumber on toasted wheat bread.

Richmade Weekend Recap

Chef Banana and I went to the market and picked up some ingredients for ceviche. I saw something really strange — limes were at the store for $3.49/lb — which is pretty pricy! Apparently, my sister knew that there was a lime shortage and that’s why the prices were so high. Anyway, we grabbed what we needed and she prepared the ceviche.

Richmade Weekend Recap

All fresh ingredients: shrimp, tilapia, tomato, onion, cucumber, cilantro, jalapeño, serrano chile (only one because they are so hot), lemons, limes, salt and pepper…

Richmade Weekend Recap

After the ceviche was chilled in the fridge, it was ready to be served! We had tortilla chips with the ceviche (not pictured).

Richmade Weekend Recap

She also prepared a spring mix salad with sesame oil dressing and croutons.

Richmade Weekend Recap

And for presentation purposes, Chef Banana did practice her plating skills. I like how the ceviche is presented in both the glassware — the martini glass makes it a bit more fancy…

Richmade Weekend Recap

Richmade Weekend Recap

That was my weekend recap — I wish all weekends can be filled with loved ones + sweat + yummy food!

Richmade Travelzoo Takami Sushi & Robata Restaurant Dinner in Downtown LA

Date Night: Takami Sushi & Robata Restaurant

A couple of weeks ago, I had a date night at Takami Sushi & Robata Restaurant in Downtown LA. Travelzoo has a lot of local deals and I purchased the $39 — Japanese Dinner w/Striking 21st-Floor Views, Reg. $70 deal a few months ago. We ended up ordering more than the $70-worth of food/drink and had to pay an automatic 20% gratuity of what the original bill would have been (without discount). So the Travelzoo deal was more like a $30 off the total bill.

Richmade Travelzoo Takami Sushi & Robata Restaurant Dinner in Downtown LA

The atmosphere at the bar was very intimate and sexy…

Richmade Travelzoo Takami Sushi & Robata Restaurant Dinner in Downtown LA

I think these are wine and sake racks… Towards the entrance of the restaurant.

Richmade Travelzoo Takami Sushi & Robata Restaurant Dinner in Downtown LA

The beautiful view from the 21st floor where the restaurant is located… I loved it!

Richmade Travelzoo Takami Sushi & Robata Restaurant Dinner in Downtown LA

My date ordered the Wild Berry Martini — Tantalizing mix of Belvedere Vodka, mixed with Dekuyper Wildeberry liqueur muddled with fresh berries — but replaced the vodka with tequila. I ordered the Lychee Mojito — Nice pour of Bacardi Superior Rum, fresh splash of Hana Lychee Sake finished with fresh mint and lychee fruit… There was even a sugar cane and beautiful flower…

Richmade Travelzoo Takami Sushi & Robata Restaurant Dinner in Downtown LA

Richmade Travelzoo Takami Sushi & Robata Restaurant Dinner in Downtown LA

Takami Edamame — Sautéed soy beans in garlic, butter & soy sauce… Cannot really go wrong with garlic + butter + soy sauce…

Richmade Travelzoo Takami Sushi & Robata Restaurant Dinner in Downtown LA

Spicy Tuna on Crispy Rice — Crispy rice cakes topped with spicy tuna, avocado & jalapeño… We ordered this based on the positive Yelp recommendations.

Richmade Travelzoo Takami Sushi & Robata Restaurant Dinner in Downtown LA

Richmade Travelzoo Takami Sushi & Robata Restaurant Dinner in Downtown LA

Seared Yellowtail with Diced Chiles — Yellowtail sashimi topped with diced jalapeño chiles, seared with a ponzu olive oil… This was one of our favorite bites! Mmmm!

Richmade Travelzoo Takami Sushi & Robata Restaurant Dinner in Downtown LA

Richmade Travelzoo Takami Sushi & Robata Restaurant Dinner in Downtown LA

21st Roll — Snow crab legs around spicy tuna, king crab & avocado with sweet creamy sauces…

Richmade Travelzoo Takami Sushi & Robata Restaurant Dinner in Downtown LA

Richmade Travelzoo Takami Sushi & Robata Restaurant Dinner in Downtown LA

Lemon Albacore Roll — Spicy tuna roll with cucumber wrapped with albacore & lemon slices… Another one of my favorites! This was so refreshing — especially with the thin slices of lemon.

Richmade Travelzoo Takami Sushi & Robata Restaurant Dinner in Downtown LA

Richmade Travelzoo Takami Sushi & Robata Restaurant Dinner in Downtown LA

All in all, it was a great date experience. The food was yummy and we did not feel too full when we left… I don’t think we will go back anytime soon just because LA has so many other dining experiences and I’d like to discover them!

Monday Dinner: Oven Roasted Chicken

I have not been blogging as much lately (my MacBook is down and I’ve been busy)… I have also been eating unhealthy meals. T____T

In a quest to change part of the bad things I have been doing, I decided to bake some chicken wings + drum sticks. I seasoned my protein with salt, pepper, garlic powder and oregano — and threw it in the oven for about one hour on 450 degrees. I had Eggo waffles in the freezer — but opted for the baby carrots and celery to accompany my meal. 😀

Richmade Monday Night Dinner: Oven Roasted Dinner

Richmade Sunday Post Workout Meal: Salad and Fruit

Father’s Day Sunday Morning Workout and Post Workout Meal

Holidays are my favorite days to work out. I feel like the gym is less crowded… Is this true? I attended my Zumba class for one hour this past Sunday and went straight into the weight room for a good hour of strength training…

I’ve been trying to focus on my glutes and abs recently — why does it take so long for progress???

Richmade Sunday Workout

Post workout meal! The chicken and red potatoes were prepared by Richef! As always, yummy! 😛

Richmade Sunday Post Workout Meal: Chicken and Red Potatoes

I prepped the salad and fresh fruits!

Richmade Sunday Post Workout Meal: Salad and Fruit

Richmade Weekend Yolo Meal: Mac and Cheese by Chef Banana

Weekend YOLO Meal: Mac and Cheese

You know it was a great weekend if you consumed a YOLO meal (Amandabot and I have stopped calling them cheat meals)! I requested some homemade mac and cheese from my Chef Banana…

Richmade Weekend Yolo Meal: Mac and Cheese by Chef Banana

And then on Monday night, Richef made his homemade mac and cheese and fried chicken! Looks like I need to hit the gym every single day this week! 😀

Richmade Weekend Yolo Meal: Mac and Cheese and Fried Chicken by Richef

Richmade Post Workout Meal: Tilapia Salad

Post Workout Meal: Tilapia Salad

Do you ever have one of those days when you’re tired and just don’t feel like going to workout? I don’t think I got enough sleep last night and I was feeling hungry right after work. I planned to go to the gym right after work, but I made a pit stop at home. *Bad idea* I ended up lounging around for one hour. >___<

But good news! I got my booty off the couch and went to the gym!

My workout routine for Tuesday:
12 min treadmill warmup

Abs
300 crunches on ab machine (no weights)
100 vertical knee raises (no weights)
100 ab crunch machine (50-70 lbs)

Legs (3 sets below)
20 barbell squats (40 lbs)
10 barbell lunges ea (40 lbs)
20 dead lifts (40 lbs)
20 calf raises (no weights)

I stayed in the gym for about one hour. I felt tired and not-so-energized by the end of my first set of legs… I pushed through. But to tell the truth, I had planned on doing more sets and higher reps. x___X I guess that will wait until the weekend when I have plenty of rest!

To my fave part — post workout meal! I am so lucky to have people who can cook in my life! They share their recipes and teach me how to cook. At one time, my sister — Chef Banana — did tell me I was not allowed in any kitchen without supervision…

Times have changed. Chef Banana gave me some of Emeril’s Essence for my own cooking use. *Gotta love the Food Network* I used this delicious seasoning to cook a portion of tilapia with a bit of olive oil and made myself a salad! The kitchen did not burn down. I did not overcook the fish. And it did not take a long time! 😀

Richmade Post Workout Meal: Tilapia Salad

Looking forward to my Zumba class tomorrow! (and continue with the ab work)…

Richmade Dinner: Lemon Pepper Tilapia and Baked Sweet Potato Fries with Salad

Sunday Dinner: Lemon Pepper Tilapia + Baked Sweet Potato Fries + Salad

I’ve been wanting some sweet potato fries for a while… Found a good recipe and it was simple enough for me to not burn down my kitchen! I also had a craving for salmon (I could eat salmon everyday), but since my local grocery store didn’t have a great selection, I made lemon pepper tilapia instead. I love how easy and fast this is to make. Threw in some veggies because my Momma told me to eat different colored fruits and veggies every single day! *good advice* 😀

Richmade Dinner: Lemon Pepper Tilapia and Baked Sweet Potato Fries with Salad

And for dessert? Fresh watermelon! It is sitting in the fridge getting cole right now so I can enjoy some right after I publish this post! 😀

Richmade Watermelon for Dessert

Sunday Workout

When something in life upsets you, go work out. And eat clean food. That pretty much sums up my Sunday.

Richmade Gym Regimen 06/02/2013

I went to the gym — stayed for about one and a half hour.

Here is my gym regimen:
10 min stair warmup (my intensity level is not so high yet — work in progress)

Abs
125 ab crunch machine (50-70 lbs)
450 ab crunches

Legs (3 sets below)
10 squats on smith machine (50 lbs)
10 lunges on smith machine each side (50 lbs)
10 dead lifts with barbell (45 lbs)
40 calf raises (no weights)
10 push ups

*Bonus
7 smith machine squats (70 lbs)

As usual, the best part was the postworkout meal! Chicken with onions and peppers with roasted red potato cooked by Richef.

Richmade Postworkout Meal: Chicken and Potato by Richef

And as always, it was delicious!