Back to work already?! Weekends go by too fast, but at least Monday meant the return of my K-love.
You know the drill. Fruit (dried and fresh), Clif bars (seasonal and Z), pretz, and tupperware filled “entrees.”
I recently bought these spelt pretzels from WFs, and although I was nervous about straying from my Newman’s protein pretz, I like trying new things.
The verdict? Good, but different. I think I liked them, but sometimes (like when I’m starving at work) any carb will do. I’ll have to try them again when I’m not running on an empty stomach so starving that I’ll eat dirt (and like it).
The rest of my work eats were not too different from my usual (hippie) suspects.
The salad was very layered and it’s hard to see it all in the picture, so I’ll spell it out for you: spinach, BN squash, chickpeas, cherry toms, ‘shrooms, and raisins. On the side I had a smudge of Sabra’s roasted red pepper hummus with some leftover cornbread paprika crusted tofu. Obviously when lunch time rolled around this just ended up mixed in with the other salad. It all goes the same place after all…
Clif-a-licious bars. Anyone know how long the seasonal flavors stay on the shelves? I wanna make sure I stock up (I feel like a bear getting ready to go into hibernation).
Can’t get enough of the Steaz! This flavor was really good. I think I checked four different times to see if there was visible pulp in it, THAT’S how much it tasted like fresh squeezed OJ. It was weird. It was almost like a mimosa (sans alcohol). Yummy.
For dinner I had a random salad with spinach, zucchini spirals, sweet potato circles, and dried cranz…topped with homemade balsamic miso dressing.
Say what you will, but I’m pretty much convinced that everything goes with sweet potatoes.
I also had a HUGE plate of quinoa topped with a vegan Boca burger and hummus.
I was extremely exhausted, but hadn’t seen Kyle since last Thursday, so I made myself a big(ger than I would have liked) dessert to help me stay up.
Pita + PB + cinnamon looking like a hot mess. This “presentation” proves (a) how tired I was and (b) how large and in charge that pita was. It tasted great, but I was kinda uncomfortable full when I went to bed. Meh.
Regret is a pointless emotion, so instead I’ll leave you with a great photo/quote:
From Julia Child’s kitchen exhibit at the Smithsonian. I love it.
Sweet potatoes don’t go with … chocolate!!
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TROOF: “regret is a pointless emotion.” Gets you nowhere.
I have no idea about the seasonals! I still have to find em, which I’ hoping they’re everywhere in NYC.
You know, I do think everything goes with sweet potato. At one point, I dipped a cheetah into cranberry apple butter tonight. It was amazing. Your salad looks insanely good, though.
And to the above comment, I wouldn’t doubt the powers of sweet potato+ chocolate! Not for one second!
Awesome salads as per usual. I am SO asking for a spiralizer for Christmas.
I think the seasonal Clifs are around at least until mid-January.
ive never had quinioa!! that looks so good. how was the pumpkin spice flava? havent tried that one yet.. but its in my pantry!
Word up, Juls. I love that quote. I sometimes think about how–even though I give mi cuerpo allllll the food it yearns for, plus some–I still have my bitchy days. Makes me wonder what kind of biznatch I’d be if I didn’t “eat well and treasure my meals.” Prob wouldn’t be very bonita.
Anywho–I loved your ‘fu chillin in the smidge of Sabra. I feel like your version of a Sabra smidge is the same as mine–like a recommended serving or two? Because we all know a REAL sabra serving is 1/2-entire tub, depending on what kinda day you’re having.
I am at the ENDDDDDDD of my Newman’s protein pretz; I tried their spelt and they were good but not aaaaas good as the protein babies. I’ll keep you posted if I find anythang as good.
Your zuke noods look so fat! I always make my skinny but I like thin pasta. If I try to make them fat, they don’t get long, just chunky wedges kinda
This comment is so ripe with TWSS potential i will stop now 🙂
I’ve always meant to try those spelt pretzels. And I agree, pretty much ANYTHING can be mixed with a sweet tater and still taste divine! I need to get my hands on one of those pumpkin clif bars!!
Did you get to go to that exhibit?! SO cool! I completely agree with that statement 🙂
Im a HUGE WF spelt pretzel fan!! lol I just became a convert. They are super cheap, too!!
I knew I Was being influenced by the blog world. In my day’s meals today: clif bar, zbar, fruit, soup with soy crisps. I promise to give you props 😉
I love that quote so true if you don’t enjoy why eat?
I didn’t even make it through the basketball game before falling asleep. Thinking about a concert but concerned I won’t be able to stay up that late! LOL
I love those Steaz sodas! And you are totally right, sweet potatoes do go with everything. 🙂
I want to try those Steaz! I will have to keep an eye out…I have only seen the “normal” (i.e. calorie containing) ones. A mimosa?! Sounds good to me!
Welcome home Kyle 🙂
Courtney
Oh so true! I need to get back on the quinoa train soon! Love that stuff but I always forget about it.
Your pita + PB + cinn combo looks to die for! Worth it!
sweet potatoes DO go with everything!! Which is MY problem. I only every eat them baked whole or in fry shapes!! They are too freaking good!!!
your snacks look super yummy. Also with the season cliff bars, I am sure they go at least through december. After that I am sure you could always find them on amazon.com
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Where did you find the seasonal flavors?!?!?! I need that pumpkin spice CLIF bar!
Hummus with the tofu? Now we’re talking. You’re such a smart hippie! I should have picked up a SP while I was out – now I’m craving one like Brit and her Cheetos.
Glad you and your first K-Love are reunited 🙂
I need to try this Steaz! Never heard of it before! You are right, sweet potatoes go with everything. Your tofu looks so good! Glad Kyle is home!
I neeed to know about the seasonal bar status pronto too because I want to stock up on spooks s’mores and I feeel like they may already be out..I haven’t been to WF in forever 🙁 tear.
I like your Steaz ya sleeze…
hahahaha I just love how sleeze rhymes with steaz so I had to say that
Your food always looks so delicious!
What a great quote! I’m dying to see that exhibit now. 🙂
Everything DOES go with sweet potatoes. I used to think not, since they’re well, sweet, but I’d say that’s exactly why they can go both ways!
love the quote a la julia childs. Glad White Christmas is back. I thought you’d like to know, I finally googled how to pronounce “quinoa” cuz Kristine corrected me several times in my pronounciation, but sometimes she can be, como se dice, wrong? haha…Alas, she was correct. Bleh. Happy eats mi rubia!
What a great quote, I agree! Just bought her memoir, can’t wait to enjoy it soon! 🙂
Oh, sweet potatoes definitely go with everything!
pretzies are totes my carb of choice.. especially dipped in PB.. typical.
oh how I wish I could’ve been Julia Childs BFF.
lovin the eats- i want to try those pretzels!! i adore pretzels 🙂 and jealous of your pumpin spiced clif bar
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shelley
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I’m actually eating those WF’s pretzels right now!! They’re fab. You’ll love ’em even more when you aren’t a starvin marvin! 🙂
And they taste especially delicious with a bowl of wasabi peas & carob chips!! Nommm