Why can’t all weeks be holiday weeks?
I’d meet up with a workout buddy at the gym every morning and then eat pumpkin pie overnight oats – topped with grated coconut.
And we’d have a potluck at work every Tuesday…
For yesterday’s potluck I made my veggie stuffed hummus sandwiches and they were a hit.
I felt like I was back at Foodbuzz Fest as a Nature’s Pride Bread Ambassador presenting for the crowd. Only this time I was in my own kitchen, prepping my own ingredients with an audience of 2, 3 if you count Olive. 
A couple of my co-workers had been begging me to make the sandwich since last November, so I finally got my act together and made mini sandwiches for the party. Almost everyone who tried them commented on the fact that the flavor profile was good and they really liked them. Even non-hummus lovers said they were delicious.
I must admit, I ate 3 of these little squares myself. I think the basil hummus and slightly spicy, slightly sweet peppadew peppers are what make the sandwich!
There were so many other yummy dishes but a lot of them involved meat so I stuck with the sandwich, a bite of green bean casserole, salad and a deviled egg.
Then came dessert…
The highlights for me were the two homemade treats – Double Chocolate Pumpkin Cheesecake (made by my boss) and a Banana Streusel Pie (made by a MALE co-worker). Guys can bake too, ya know?
I had a sliver of both and literally fell in love (had to get a second silver). The chocolate pumpkin cheesecake was smooth and luscious, but dangerously rich. And, the banana strudel tasted like an apple pie only with bananas. I’m a banana lover so this was right up my alley. Although, I did go back for tiny bites of seconds, I was proud of myself for not over doing it with the potluck, especially the desserts because as you can tell – they were tempting!
By the time dinner rolled around I had gained a bit of an appetite, which was good because I met a friend at Ellwood’s for the hot bar.
As always, the food was delish – I particularly liked the tofu cacciatore. Yum! The company was grand as well – Dana and I chatted about life, blogging, and other fun stuff for well over an hour. It’s always so much fun to meet up with online friends in real-life!
Especially when they bring you homemade Pizzelles that taste heavenly.
I tried one last night and then ate one as part of my breakfast this morning. Hey, it’s a holiday week so eating cookies for breakfast is totally acceptable. 
Today is going to be a half day for me at work and then I’m free until Monday. There will be lots of cooking, eating, and playing with friends and family stuck in between. Woo-hoo! Enjoy your Wednesday friends.
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Brittany Mullins, HHC
