I’m a total sucker for trying new-to-me products, especially when they’re from a brand I already love. Recently I’ve tried two that are worth highlighting.
The first is one that involves two of my favs – coconut and sparkling water.
LaCroix Coconut!
I saw this little gem at Target over the weekend and couldn’t help but to pick up a case. (Target never fails at getting me to buy more than I came for.) This time the additional item was well worth the impulse buy as I’m a huge fan of LaCriox, particularly the Grapefruit, Mixed Berry and Lime flavors. Sparkling water is great when you want something with a little more flavor than regular water. Plus the carbonation leaves you feeling full.
I tried the water yesterday and it’s really good! It provides a hint of coconut that is perfect for warm summer days. I could see this being a great base for cocktails or mocktails. Might just have to try that idea out soon. 
**After checking out the LaCriox FB page, it looks like the coconut flavor was released this month and sold exclusively at Target!
The other item is of the Indian variety and from Trader Joe’s. I love TJ’s for certain things – including their frozen fruits and veggies, edamame, canned beans, dried fruit and nuts, nut butters, bagged greens, etc. I try to stay away from their packaged meals because they tend to pack a big sodium punch. But sometimes one of their frozen meals catches my eye and I can’t resist.
This time it was the Baigan Bharta – eggplant curry.
One night last week Isaac wasn’t home so I cooked the baigan bharta on the stove and added a big hunk of Twin Oaks tofu for some protein. The packaged had three 100 calorie servings and I ended up eating all 3 as my dinner with the tofu. Overall, the flavor was really good and it tasted similar to the baigan bharta I’ve had at Indian restaurant, but per the usual, the dish was a little on the salty side. I’d buy it again because I really liked how easy it was to prepare and the authentic flavor, but it wouldn’t become a weekly grocery list addition.
In other news, yesterday was spent celebrating with my fam:
My niece, Amber, the graduation/birthday girl. (I feel old!!!!)
The other b-day girl (my mama)!
Today I’m off to hang out with Isaac’s family. His grandparents are in town and we’re going to have a little breakfast with them. Have an enjoyable Sunday friends!
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Brittany Mullins, HHC
