Fun Stuff

I have mentioned my obsession with Trader Joes about a thousand times, but I really just cant get enough of that place. Every time I go in there - I see some new, exotic product that I just HAVE to try. One of my favorite parts of this blogging community is discovering new products, so I wanted to share some of the most recent items I picked up.


Corn Tortilla Flat Breads (sesame flavor). I have been bringing a few of these with a wedge of Laughing Cow Light Cheese as a GREAT snack.

I thought the Nutrition Facts were impressive enough to share.
Lentil Rice Biryani. I brought this for lunch today and am excited to try it.

Whole Cashews. I should have never bought these. They are addicting. See how much of the bag is already gone?! I have only had them 2 days. ughh.

Black Cocoa Almonds. My mom had these the last time I was over and I couldn't believe how rich the chocolate tasted.

Turkish Smyrna Figs. Just looked cool.
A close-up of a half-eaten Turkish Smyrna Fig. Sweetness.

Chocolate Peppermint Stick Luna. Not anything new, but they are the only Luna bar I like and after eating an entire box of thin mint girl scout cookies - I thought I should share the healthier alternative I found.

Tuesday Night

Last night, while I worked out to Jillian Michael's No More Trouble Zones, my "chef-like" boyfriend made an incredible dinner. Filet Mignon with a Sherry/Mushroom/Onion sauce, Mashed Parsnip, and Roasted Asparagus.

A close-up of the mashed parsnip which was served atop a sprinkle of paprika and then topped with a slice of gruyere which melted immediately once he added the mushroom sauce.

The filet mignon was cooked perfectly. He seared it for a few minutes on each side before popping it in the oven to for medium finish.
It all tasted SO good.

Upcoming Events

Some things I am looking forward to:

1. Dropping off all of the food to the MD Food Bank today after work and getting a tour of the facility. I cant wait to show you all the good stuff I picked up. I went a little crazy and was definitely over budget, but it felt really good to buy groceries for other people.
2. Modest Mouse concert. Tomorrow night, my boyfriend got tickets for us to go see a band that we both like. Our taste in music differs ALOT, so to find a band we both like - is reason enough to see them in concert. I am excited.
3. Dinner at Rocket to Venus. Going back to one of my FAVORITE restaurants with friends this Saturday night.
4. Harlem Globetrotters. I have always wanted to see them and this Sunday, my sister, brother-in-law, my niece and nephew, and my boyfriend are going!

I know it is only Wednesday, but do you have anything fun planned this weekend?