I got promoted at work yesterday. Woohoo!! It feels so good to be recognized for my hard work – definitely made me extra motivated yesterday. 
Adam and I considered going out to celebrate, but I wanted to do that with my parents once our kitchen is done (SO close!). This way we’ll have 2 things to celebrate about. 
So we didn’t go out to a super fancy dinner, but I did treat myself for a little something special – a prosciutto sandwich from Tatte.
Look at this big guy!!
Prosciutto, goat cheese, fig, arugula on a french baguette
I had all these plans to eat just half, or eat it open faced – nope, it was too amazing. I just couldn’t stop eating it. I did give Adam a few very generous bites (you know, “guy bites”). Tatte is definitely my favorite bakery in the Boston area!!!
After my celebratory dinner, I called my parents to share the good news with them, and Adam poured some “champagne” for us (edited to add: my dad would like to point out that Korbel is a sparkling wine – not champagne. So technical! 
). He even took the pictures for me.
I was laughing hysterically at this picture below. Yeah, food stylist he is not. 
The rest of the day’s eats…
BREAKFAST
Turkey, egg, cheese and avocado on a FFL english muffin
It was hard to taste the avocado but the few bites I did get with it were excellent. Kind of a fun veggie addition to breakfast.
[378 calories]
MID-MORNING/PRE-WORKOUT SNACK
A mini Larabar – these are tiny but today one did the trick
[110 calories]
WORKOUT
During my lunch break, I took the Rope’n class I’ve blogged about before. We start with 3 minutes of jump rope, then alternate between 1 minute jump rope (with different moves – high knees, twists, sideways, etc.) and 1 minute some other exercise, finishing with jump rope sprints. Man, this class was tough! I still did everything the instructor asked for but I was definitely feeling it. I’m glad my legs were up for such an intense workout after my 9 miler.
LUNCH
Ellie Krieger nutty sweet potato soup (I froze 2 servings and reheated one today) + Ryvita crackers
This soup is so flavorful. I just love the peanut buttery goodness!
[390 calories]
MID-AFTERNOON SNACK
An orange with 1T pb
[165 calories]
Celebratory truffles after dinner. The white heart had a lemony filling and a gold leaf on top for decoration. I’m really in love with these truffles.
How do you like to celebrate special occasions?
Congrats on the promotion! That’s such a great feeling and I am glad the two of you celebrated with some champagne
Congratulations! So exciting!
Congrats on that promotion! You definitely deserve to celebrate
and that sandwich …YUM!
Congratulations Elina! That is awesome news.
All of your eats look so yummy, and that photo of the wine bottle & glasses is hysterical
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Congrats on your promotion, that is great news! I love your food recap today. I love a good omelet with avocado, and one of my favorite soups is a spicy butternut peanut soup that I make – probably very similar to your peanutty sweet potato soup!
Congrats Elina! It seems like you have been working so hard lately, you deserve it!
Congrats on the promotion! That sandwich looks like the perfect way to celebrate
Congratulations!! That is so great you got a promotion =) I love having a reason to celebrate!
yeahhh congrats!!! It is wonderful to be recognized and know that your work is paying off!!
Congrats on your promotion!
AWWEEEEESOME JOB congratulations. i guess you’re getting that new office now huh
that sandwich… omg… i miss prosciutto so bad. have you heard of any companies that make organic prosciutto? yum yum yum yum yum
Thanks, guys!
Innz – Unfortunately no office yet. Next promotion
Applegate Farms makes prosciutto (http://www.applegatefarms.com/Products/ProductDetail.aspx?id=1744) – all of their products are free of growth hormones, antibiotics, etc. Actually federal law prohibits the use of growth hormones in pork and poultry so I guess you don’t have to worry too much about that. I just usually go with a company that follows ethical practices. I have a feeling that Tatte uses high quality ingredients and would choose a quality supplier for their prosciutto. Also, most things at Whole Foods are pretty good – here are their standards: http://www.wholefoodsmarket.com/products/meat-quality-standards.php. I’m convinced that everything you buy from there is free of “additives” but I still would choose mostly organic and grass-fed beef if available because it’s more natural and ensures that the animals are treated humanely. Phew, that was a long answer! 
Yayyyy! Congrats! That is so exciting! You definitely deserve some celebration for a promotion!
Congrats on the promo! That’s great news.
And PS. I think celebrating with champagne/sparkling wine is the perfect way to celebrate myself!
Congratulations Elina! That’s so exciting! I’m pretty sure that prosciutto sandwich was the perfect way to celebrate!
Just wanted to say CONGRATULATIONS!!!! How exciting for you!!! It must feel so great to have all of your hard work pay off!
Congrats Elina! That’s awesome!! I have yet to go to Tatte, that has to change soon!!
That sandwich looks incredible
Congratulations! That’s such great news
I had a prosciutto sandwich yesterday, too. Mine didn’t look as good though, lol.
CONGRATS!!!!!!!!! That’s awesome!!!!
That sandwich is pretty much my dream sandwich. I wouldn’t change a thing – yum!!!
I always eat king crab to celebrate…and wine! I’m with ya!
Congratulations on you promotion!
Congrats on the promotion! I am soooo hoping for one myself!
I celebrate with fro yo or chocolate! I can’t do alcohol anymore- even a little gives me a headache, especially champagne!
That is so great! And what a great celebration…..
Woo hoo congratulations!!!!!!!!!!!!
Congratulations!!! That’s so awesome! I’m so happy for you:)
Holy cow that sandwich looks great! I love that kind of bread and could eat it straight up.
Congratulations on the promotion!!! That is certainly a reason to celebrate! Nice work!
CONGRATS! That’s so great. What a way to start the week!
I celebrate with food – it’s just the way to do it!
Great news — congrats!!
Congrats!!!! You have had quite the successful few days – 9 miler, promotion, awesome truffles
What positive motivation to keep you going strong.
CONGRATS!!!! so happy for you
and can’t wait for that kitchen!!
Congratulations!!
Congratulations on your promotion, Elina!
You deserved it!
Have a great week!
Brazilian XOXO´s,
Gabriela
Congrats! And why have I not thought of adding avocado to breakfast? I love it in everything else!
Congats on the promotion!!! And I must say that your sandwich looks like an awesome celebratory dinner!!!
congrats!!!
Congratulations Elina on your promotion!!!! That’s awesome!!!!!!
Congrats! Sammie looks delish- u can v
neever just eat half !
Congratulations! I’m so happy to hear that all of the late nights and weekends paid off!
I love to celebrate with chocolate
CONGRATS on your promotion! i’m sure it is very well-deserved
xo
CONGRATS ON THE PROMOTION!!!! THAT’S AMAZING! I guess that calls for a celebratory brunch at Mike and Patty’s soon haha.
Love your breakfast….looks like a healthier version of the one I recently had!
That bakery sounds amazing as well!!! How close is it to us??
That sandwich is making me drool! And congrats on your promotion – that’s awesome!
Congratulations! That is wonderful news! So sweet of your dad to celebrate with you and photograph the champa–er, sparkling wine
Coco – 1) yes, I’m SO down for celebrating at Mike & Patty’s!!!; 2) it’s at the St. Mary’s stop on the C-line (the next one after Kenmore). Really close. I love Tatte!!! We can celebrate there together too
Just getting caught up with my bloggie reading…congrats on the promotion!! Considering how much work you’ve been putting in, it’s good to see it all being acknowledged. And both your sandwiches today looked amazing! So jealous. My tongue’s been swollen for the past few days (throat infection) so I’ve been stuck eating mushy things.