Jan
2013
5 Current Food Obsessions
Hiiiii!! You guys are SO sweet. Thank you- I mean really thank you- for all your kind thoughts and prayers. Means a lot to us.
Our time in Florida was brief, but really nice. There were many memories shared along with tears, but Jared has a great family and group of family friends so it was nice to be all together.
We woke up at 4am this morning and Jared’s step-dad took us to the airport.
I headed straight for the coffee kiosk, of course. Sadly, Dunkin Donuts was in another terminal!! I was hoping for a DD coffee since I never get them at home. Oh well.
Our first flight was to Phoenix and we slept most of the way. We had an hour layover and even though it was only 10am AZ time, we ate lunch- there was so much food leftover from the post-funeral “party” (I know it’s not really called a party, but can’t think what to call it…) so we packed a bunch of food.
Can’t ever go wrong with a bagel sandwich.
East Coast bagels are so much better than West Coast ones!
I was planning to do a What I Ate Wednesday post and photograph today’s eats….but you know how traveling is- I ate a little of this, a little of that (cashews, apple, etc) and just gave up on photographing. We got home around noon Cali time and it has been great to have a catch-up day. I’m currently in the middle of two loads of laundry.
I also went grocery shopping! And since I’m not doing a WIAW post, I thought I’d tell you about some of the things I’m currently “obsessed” with from Trader Joes…
You probably won’t be surprised by any of these, but here’s my top 5 list:
1) Lentils- I can’t get enough of TJ’s per-cooked lentils. Soooo easy and tastes great.
2) Apple Cider Vinegar- Great price at TJs. I take a swig every morning, it’s supposed to help your digestive track.
3) Rice crackers(yes, still), Brussel Sprouts, and their frozen spinach- Every day staples that I like buying there better than at Safeway or Whole Foods for some reason.
4) Refried Pinto Beans- I’m always very hot or cold with beans in general. Now I’m going through a “hot” phase and love them! TJs has a good canned bean selection.
5) Pre-cooked Rack of Lamb- Okay, this is a cheat meal (NO not cheat meaning unhealthy, cheat meaning it seems like you slaved in the kitchen to cook it, but you didn’t so it’s awesome for a lazy night). You just pop it in the oven for 35 minutes and it even smells great. Jared loved loved loved it…and I made it on a night I promised to cook, but then started feeling lazy and it worked out so well. I’d def cook-cheat again with this meal another time.
That was his plate…meat and potatoes are a guy’s best friend.
So…you tell me–
What foods are you currently obsessed with?
- What’s a food vacillate between hot or cold with? (like me and beans)
-How far do you live from the airport?
Luv What You Do
January 29, 2013 at 6:56 pm (115 days ago)Happy to hear you are home safe and sound!
Those lentils make a wonderful soup with all TJ incredients AND I made the best lentil chili EVER this weekend. So good! Let’s talk Apple Cidar Vinegar. I just bought some for a recipe but what else do you do with it. I know everyone loves it and have heard about the boost in digestion. Do you just drink it plain?
Currently I am digging dark chocolate squares, Argo Tea loose leaf teas, homemade LARABARS, and grapefruit.
Rebecca
January 30, 2013 at 8:06 am (114 days ago)I do just drink it plain (i take a swig)…..it takes a little while to get used to it, but I really like it now. You can also put a tbs in a glass of water too….but I’ve never tried that so I’m not completely sure what that tastes like
Luv What You Do
January 30, 2013 at 6:04 pm (114 days ago)Intersting! I might just plug my nose and give it a go!
Rebecca
January 31, 2013 at 11:13 am (113 days ago)let me know what you think
Luv What You Do
February 1, 2013 at 7:20 pm (112 days ago)will do : )
Courtney
January 29, 2013 at 8:09 pm (115 days ago)Glad to hear you’re home
And that lamb looks delicious!!
Jorie
January 29, 2013 at 8:59 pm (115 days ago)Glad you had a safe journey, Rebecca! I want to try this apple cider vinegar thing…sounds promising!
Rebecca
January 30, 2013 at 8:05 am (114 days ago)Yeah, I would say def try it!
Jodea @ chillichocolatelove.com
January 29, 2013 at 10:44 pm (115 days ago)Good to hear it all went okay. It’s always comforting to be with family and friends.
One minute I love avocado, then I overdo it and it makes me feel blah! At the moment I’m one week off one week on!
I have a small airport 30 minutes away that I used for a work trip to Manchester on Monday, but for holidays they’re all about 90 minutes away.
Happy Wednesday!
Rebecca
January 30, 2013 at 8:05 am (114 days ago)I hated avocado as a kid/teen, but now I love it!
jessielovestorun
January 29, 2013 at 11:07 pm (115 days ago)Glad to hear that the two of you made it home safe & sound.
Latest food obsession: Since I’ve been dealing w/ this stomach bug, I can’t get enough of sourdough pretzels.
Rebecca
January 30, 2013 at 8:04 am (114 days ago)I used to be obsessed with those in high school!!
Runner Girl Eats
January 30, 2013 at 3:23 am (114 days ago)I love using apple cider in my salad dressings. So tasty!
Rebecca
January 30, 2013 at 8:04 am (114 days ago)Yum!
Jessica @ Fit Talker
January 30, 2013 at 6:35 am (114 days ago)Welcome back. I’m glad that you were able to be with family and friends. Plus, flying east to west is so much more pleasant than west to east, so I’m glad you had some downtime before returning to the grind.
TJs can do no wrong in my book. We eat a bag of the multigrain with veggies frozen mix (not sure if that’s exactly what it’s called), pretty much every week. Also bought a bag of Wasabi Wow mix which used to be my thing and then I got sick of it.
Do you feel like the apple cider vinegar is making a difference?
Rebecca
January 30, 2013 at 8:04 am (114 days ago)I actually do think the apple cider viengar is making a difference….but I also started doing some other things (swallowing raw garlic- i know sounds gross- taking a probiotic, eating flax, etc) that I think have helped too, so I can’t pinpoint which ones are having the most influence
Jessica @ Fit Talker
February 1, 2013 at 8:51 am (112 days ago)I recently started taking a probiotic and couldn’t believe the difference it made.
I love all the steps you’re taking!
Rebecca
February 1, 2013 at 10:49 am (112 days ago)i couldn’t believe it too!
Becky @ Olives n Wine
January 30, 2013 at 6:53 am (114 days ago)Thankfully, I only live about 15 minutes from the airport and am two blocks from the light rail that will take me there for $1.75! Too easy
Foods I am and on and off again with include broccoli, bison and oatmeal.
Rebecca
January 30, 2013 at 8:02 am (114 days ago)I’m off and on with oatmeal too! Mainly off though….a bummer cause I wish i liked it more (i know that sounds weird!). And 15 minutes from the airport is awesome!
Anna Smith-James (@AnnaTheApple88)
January 30, 2013 at 7:03 am (114 days ago)Hope it all went OK
I love food you can munch on later when it’s cold. Like pizza. Mmmm.
We live like 2 hours from our main airport, Gatwick, but we have a nearby one for smaller flights. I once took a teeny tiny plane to Northern England – it could only fit like 12 people on it!
Rebecca
January 30, 2013 at 8:02 am (114 days ago)Thanks, Anna. It all went pretty well. Wow, 2 hours to the airport is far! That tacks on a lot of travel time even after you fly back home from a trip
Life After Swimming
January 30, 2013 at 8:00 am (114 days ago)I seriously wish there was a TJs around me! I have been to one a few times, but it’s like 2 hours away
Rebecca
January 30, 2013 at 8:01 am (114 days ago)2 hours is too far!!! You should start a petition and convince them to open one close by
Alex @ therunwithin
January 30, 2013 at 8:24 am (114 days ago)dude refried pinto beans? that sounds amazing, I adore refried beans anyways. oh and shout out to the east coast!
Laurie @ Love, Laugh, Laurie
January 30, 2013 at 9:38 am (114 days ago)I was going to do a similar post with my TJ’s finds! I want that rack of lamb, that is an amazing find!
Natalie @ Free Range Human
January 30, 2013 at 9:47 am (114 days ago)I cannot get enough peanut butter lately! And, of course, I am always obsessed with Greek yogurt
Fitcupcaker
January 30, 2013 at 12:10 pm (114 days ago)I just found your blog and I am in love! Blueberries in the title caught my eye! Why didnt I think of this? lol…
Rebecca
January 30, 2013 at 1:02 pm (114 days ago)Apples and Arteries
January 30, 2013 at 12:29 pm (114 days ago)I give you credit for drinking straight-up ACV.
I’ll have to check out the lamb – I’m always looking for new protein sources to try.
I’m in full citrus mode. It looks like a citrus grove exploded in my kitchen – navel oranges, blood oranges, grapefruit, cara cara oranges…
Rebecca
January 30, 2013 at 1:02 pm (114 days ago)I love blood oranges! We just went through a huge bag of clementines in like 3 days too. Citrus is so good in teh wintertime
helennaturally
January 30, 2013 at 5:43 pm (114 days ago)I am glad to know you had a safe trip back home. I haven’t had lamb in soooo long! I am intimidated to cook it myself so I rarely get to eat it
moderngirlnutrition
January 30, 2013 at 7:06 pm (114 days ago)If I was in the east coast, I’d definitely be getting bagel sandwiches! Happy WIAW!
Molly
January 31, 2013 at 10:24 am (113 days ago)If it’s any consolation…to me, rice cakes will NEVER get old
Brittany
January 31, 2013 at 9:24 pm (113 days ago)When I worked at TJ’s I would eat those lentils almost every day on my lunch break. They are one of my favorites! Glad you had safe travels!