Family get-together kind of day 🥰 Learned how to make turkey ground puff pastry from my sister and it turned into more than just cooking. Meaningful quality time, laughs in the kitchen, sharing recipes, and just being present with family. These moments fill the heart differently. Grateful for days like this 🤍🥐 Servings: 48 Ingredients - Ground turkey (90/10) 447 gr - French pork liver pâté 266 gr - Eggs x 2 - Cornstarch 1 tbsp - Chicken bouillon (dry) 2 tsp - Liquid seasoning (Knorr) soy sauce 30 ml - Granulated garlic 4 tsp - Black pepper 1 tsp - Organic cane sugar 1 tbsp - Puff pastry sheets 1970 gr (Pepperidge Farm x 5 boxes) Instructions 1. Prepare the filling:In a large bowl, add all ingredients except the puff pastry. Mix well until fully combined. 2. Prepare the pastry:Cut each puff pastry sheet into 6 equal pieces. Place them on a baking tray (non-powdered side up). 3. Fill:Add about 1 tablespoon of meat mixture onto the center of each pastry piece. 4. Seal:Fold the pastry over the filling. Use a fork to press and seal the edges.  5. Vent:Use a fork to poke two small holes on top of each pastry to allow steam to escape  6. Bake:Bake at 325°F for 30 minutes.Check for doneness. 7. Golden finish (optional):If you want a more golden crust, bake an additional 7 minutes. 8. Enjoy!Let cool slightly and enjoy warm.

I had some canned salmon that was ready to make its debut outside of the kitchen pantry (finally) and made salmon patties. I hadn’t had them in a while and these (over a bed of spinach) hit the spot! *Reminder I have Celiac so all of my recipes will always be gluten-free. - 14 oz can (skinless, boneless) wild-caught salmon drained - ½ cup almond flour - ¼ teaspoon sea salt - ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper - 1 egg - 1 teaspoon dijon mustard - 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice - ½ teaspoon garlic powder - ½ teaspoon onion powder - ½ teaspoon paprika - ½ teaspoon dried dill

Yesterday I went in for my monthly pedicure and my nail tech did NOT ease into it: “Wooowww Lena… every time I see you, you look skinnier and prettier. I’m not buttering you up and you look AMAZING.” Me internally: okay ma’am, I’ll take it 😌 I told her I’ve been focused on nutrition and workouts and she said, “Whatever you’re doing… keep doing it.” ✔️ After that, I met my mom for coffee and breakfast—aka my #1 supporter. She asked, “Do you want your coffee with your Elite protein shake?” Obviously yes. My mom makes the bomb coffee ☕️💪 She looks at me and says, “Every time I see you, you look happier… and skinnier.” Then immediately switches into Mom Mode™: “Are you feeling fatigued at all with this weight loss?” I told her no—I actually feel great and stronger. She looked relieved and reminded me (because mom) that if I ever feel tired, to check my nutrition first and go see a doctor if needed. Balance + care = mom wisdom ❤️ She also told me she’s committed to her Jillian Michaels DVD 5x/week. After I fixed a few movements for her, she said she can finally do it without pain or discomfort—and that low-key made my whole day 🥹 Moral of the story: ✔️ Getting your nails done = unexpected hype squad ✔️ Protein coffee = approved by mom ✔️ Progress shows up in energy, confidence, and random compliments ✔️ Teaching your parents good form is a non-scale win 💬 Fun question: Who has been your most unexpected hype person lately? 😄