Today was one of those mornings. I contemplated going to the gym for about 15 minutes and then I finally just made myself get my clothes on and get out the door. I actually only ended up doing a circuit of arm machines, some free weights and then walked for 10 minutes while reading Real Simple. Nothing too strenuous.
I had planned to stop by the groch on the way home to pick up some frozen blueberries for a smoothie, but I completely forgot until I was in front of my house parking. It was too hot for oatmeal so I just had a bowl of kashi go lean with a leaning tower of banana slices.
I simply love bananas- such a versatile fruit, however I hardly ever eat just a banana plain anymore. I have 3 bananas right now but they’re all in the freezer waiting to be blended- either for a smoothie, oatmeal, or banana ice cream! Does anyone find this happening to them?
So all week I had been longing to go to Ellwood Thompson’s (a local organic market) to get their Goddess Tofu wrap. I kept talking myself out of it each day, rememebering that I had plenty of food at home in the fridge. This morning, as soon as my feet hit the floor (even before eating breakfast) I declared to no one but myself and I guess Olive, that I was going to go “out to lunch” today. This is a big treat for me, because I usually just walk home and whip something up. I save a lot of moo-lah this way, it’s healthier, and I like the food I have at home.
But today I had this:
This wrap is the bomb. (Do people even use this term anymore?)
Together the fruit and wrap cost me $9.00. And this my friends is why I eat at home. But in reality this wasn’t too bad, because I was only able to eat half the wrap before filling stuffed so I saved the other 1/2 for dinner.
Once back at the office things went smoothly – I primarily worked on a e-newsletter. Around 3 (my normal snack time) I popped some office popcorn. We have the mini bags, which I love.
When getting ready to leave work a co-worker started handing out these little bags to people. I’ve never tried these, so I gladly took one. I ended up eating a few before leaving work and then fishing off the bag with the other half of my Goddess Tofu Wrap for din.
These Veggie Crisps didn’t impress me. I guess I’m just spoiled with the veggie chips from the bulk bin at Fresh Market – the ones that actual dried veggies. If you’re looking for an imitation chip just to satisfy a salt craving, these might do the trick, but otherwise they didn’t offer much in the flavor department. I probably would never buy them for myself.
When I arrived home from work there was a package waiting for me! Inside were samples of Musselman’s new Healthy Picks Apple Sauce. The three flavors are Key Lime Cupuacu, Raspberry Acai, and Blueberry Pomegranate.
I don’t buy apple sauce that often, but these flavors sounded too delicious to pass up. I haven’t tasted them just yet, but I can’t wait to try them all out. They’re currently getting chilly in the fridge.
On that note, I know this past week there was lots of chatter about FTC Guidelines and blogger giveawaysr/eviews. I posted my position in comments on several blogs, however just so it’s clear I’ll post what I believe here as well. First off, I like blogger reviews-I’ve learned about so many new products through other blogs and personally, I think blogger giveaways are fun. As a blogger I don’t go around looking for giveaways to enter, but if someone is giving away something I would truly like to try/have I certainly will enter. (who wouldn’t?) I also like receiving product samples and sharing my opinion. When I receive product samples I only post honest reviews about the free products I receive and I only accept products that fit with the theme of my blog and/or my lifestyle. In the past I may have forgotten once or twice to announce that something was a sample, but from here on out I will be make sure that information is disclosed
In other important news, EBF now has it’s own domain. www.eatingbirdfood.com. I don’t know why it took me so long to break down and do this, but here we are a year and 1/2 after starting my blog and I finally decided to go forward and actually buy the domain.
Isaac comes home tonight! Hooray! We are headed to Norfolk tomorrow for a wedding…. more on that later. Have a lovely weekend.
Brittany Mullins, HHC
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I am so with you on the banana thing. I always have 3-4 brownish, frozen bananas in the fridge. And congrats on owning your domain!
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I think I would be inclined to use “the bomb” if I ate that wrap too!! HOLY YUM! That baby looks AWESOME!
I will one up you with bomb dot com. Also, I recommend putting one of those apple sauces in the freezer, then take it out and let it melt slightly. Frozen apple sauce lasts longer.
That wrap looks amazing!! I’ve been wanting to try those apple sauces! Let us know how they are!
I actually never have liked bananas on their own, so I always eat them with something else. Something about the fruit on it’s own just doesn’t do it for me. But at some peanut butter/chocolate/coconut, and I’m all over it.
Eating Bird Food dot com is the bomb!!!
Wow, that wrap looks and sounds amazing!!
the bomb is definitely still in my vocab and definitely describes that wrap to a T! mmm kashi go lean+bananas is so yum.
that wrap looks SUPER fabulous (but i would have cried when they asked me to pay $9) YAY for the new domain name
Is it bad that I recognized that as the goddess tofu wrap before I read the paragraph above the picture? That wrap just kills me it looks so delicious
I noticed that I barely eat bananas plain, but you know what I started doing? I atleast have one bite of the banana with nothing else lol. Seriously.. I don’t know why I feel the need to do this. Okay this post is crazy because it’s like you’re reading my mind. Moreover from the banana thing, I have been wanting to try Ellwood’s ready-made sandwiches.. wraps, what have you. I was going to get one the other day, but I feel bad spending money on things I know I could make at home. I need to relax about that. AAAND I had popcorn yesterday too!
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That wrap is most definitely “bomb” haha… love popcorn as a snack! Everything looks delicious, as usual!
You got flack from other bloggers about getting free samples to review?? Who cares! You ignore those ppl, and get all the free yummy samples that you can! How else are you supposed to try all these amazing products you didn’t even know existed?!? I think it’s a great way to not only introduce new products and learn about them for yourself, but your feedback is great for everyone who reads your posts. They can chose to not agree with your review of the product, and they are entitled to like or dislike something, but if they are giving you shi* for it, just ignore them.
I am happy you get free stuff!! It’s such a nice surprise and it’s fun and exciting! Plus, who wouldn’t want free FOOD???? Have a GREAT weekend!
Mmmm. Now I really want some bananas….and veggie crisps!
Congrats on the new domain name! That wrap is gorgeous
I also keep bananas in my freezer. I’ll usually just buy over-ripe bananas that are on sale and use them in smoothies or to have as a snack with cinnamon. They just taste so much better frozen for some reason!
I hate when I have no energy during a workout or desire to be there. Good for you for even getting there. My workout today sucked – I needed to take a break every 15 minutes. I think it’s because I only ate crappy samples throughout the day as opposed to a real lunch.
I think THE BOMB is definitely still cool – but I’m getting old!
I also still say DOPE!
Bananas are truly a glorious food, right? I agree with you, I don’t eat them plain much anymore – they make such a good ice cream
Blog is looking great!
Mmm… that wrap looks AMAZING!!!!!
way to treat yourself! i love the bikram biking photo!