Today Olive and I were on our own and the day ended up being all about Olive. She got to go on a walk in her new harness, ate lots of treats as I tried to train her to do the loose leash thing, and she got a spa treatment (aka a bath). It was fun.
So I realized that I haven’t posted my grocery store purchases before (at least not that I can remember) so I thought my last visit to Trader Joe’s would be good to highlight.
Some Highlights:
- Designer Whey Protein: I really like the chocolate, it only has 100 calories per scoop and tastes pretty good. This was my first time buying the French Vanilla so I’ll be sure to let you all know how I like it.
- Kashi Go Lean: One of my favorite cereals
- Spring Mix and Broccoli Slaw: Two items I like to buy at Trader Joe’s- their bagged salad is the cheapest I’ve found!
- Organic Pea Shoots: Something new that I decided to try this time.
This morning I woke up hungry for some pumpkin oatmeal. New ingredient alert- golden raisins!!! I also used a 1 tsp. the Sucanant again. I’m really missing the sweetness of my banana oats. I need to get to the store and buy some naners asap.
This breakfast held me over really well. I went to a Body Attack class, walked on the treadmill, and did some arm work. I came home around 1:45 and whipped up some lunch. HUGE salad:
All the usual ingredients, with hot banana peppers and the pea shoots (the shoots are leaves of the pea plant with a subtle sugary flavor that is delicious both raw and cooked.) I had some hairy edamame on the side.
And a few pieces of fresh pineapple. YUM!
Isaac and I had plannin on having dinner together, but he got held up coming home from the Frisbee Tournament so I decided to go with Isaac’s mom and sis to Ginger Thai Taste. Isaac’s mom and I shared the Green Papaya Salad as and appetizer and I ordered the Ginger Perfect- Sauteed green onions, mushrooms, ginger, and bell peppers in a house special sauce with shrimp. I also asked for broccoli.
Now I’m just watching Jon and Kate plus 8 and waiting for my love muffin to come home. Sunday is almost over.. boo hiss.
Brittany Mullins, HHC
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Aww so cute about Olive
LOVE GOLDEN RAISINS!!
i wish the weekend lasted longer, too! thanks for sharing your grocery haul with us!
You know how much I love papaya salad! Yum!
You should try cooking the oatmeal with the raisins in it – they get nice and plump
Awwwh, Olive!!! I want a pet! Hahaha.
Totally love your eats!
Great grocery buys
And your salad looks amazing! Love wheat berries!!
Enjoy what is left of the weekend! YUM…look at that Thai food.
Oh my goodness, we are so much alike! I love John and Kate plus 8! Also, I have the same chocolate Designer Whey protein powder and the tofurkey, and tofu in my fridge as well! Too funny
I also love TJ’s dried mangos as well, but end up with an aching belly b/c I have no self-control and finish off the entire package b/c they are so good!
Golden raisins are the best!!!
You Thai food dinner looks great!
Hmmm it seems that you and I have very similar shopping carts: GoLean, Tofurky, Greek yogurt…excellent choices!
Nice loot from Trader Joe’s!!
Don’t you wish Sunday’s lasted forever????
Oh, I wish we had Trader Joe’s! Great bunch of goodness you brought home!
Funny how dogs can make days all about them isn’t it?! Mine tends to do that often! Fabulous grocery haul!! Fresh pineapple – divine!
Thanks for the goddess wrap info
Awesome grocery shop! I love John and Kate plus 8!! Is it true they are getting a divorce? I sure hope not! What would happen to the show? lol
The thai food looks fantastic!
Love the Golden raisins in the oatmeal 00 delish!
Oh! I can’t wait to hear what you have to say about the vanilla because I use the chocoate protein now and love it
I’ve had those golden raisins and they’re super in oatmeal.
Great eats and groceries! who couldn’t love trader joes?! Body attack class?! That sounds hard core.
Thanks for the grocery post! It’s crazy that you haven’t done one before!
Let’s see a picture of Mommy and Olive
i love golden raisins! good addition
I love all of your food pictures, it all looks so yummy!! Trader Joes is like my fave store too, I wish we had one
I look forward to reading ur blog! 