Good Monday morning! Today is my first day at my new job, and I am nervous and excited! Adjusting is the toughest part — I’m looking forward to getting a few days under my belt so that I can relax.
Here are some of my weekend highlights, including yummy food reviews:
1. Carter and I sampled Tofurky Kielbasa Polish-Style Meatless Sausages. We were happy customers! The vegan and kosher sausages are big and juicy with a smoky flavor. They were super easy to cook and tasted delicious on whole wheat buns with onions, peppers and key lime macadamia mustard.
These big guys are made of organic tofu and non-GMO ingredients, and they pack in an impressive 26 grams of tummy-filling protein! I appreciated the Tofurky sausages so much more after reading that Seth Tibbott, inventor of Tofurky, built a tree house and lived in it from 1984 until 1992 to live as cheaply as he could while he tried to get his business off the ground. I’m sure glad he succeeded!
2. I tried Fiber One Caramel Delight because I thought it would go perfectly with the new caramel Oikos. I was right! Oh my gosh, this breakfast was so damn good, I could cry tears of happiness.
Caramel PB Banana Crunch
1 4-oz container caramel Oikos
1 cup Fiber One Caramel Delight
1 sliced banana
1 T warm Bee’s Knees, drizzled over the top
1 t semi-sweet chocolate chips
3. I made Carter my new cheesy veggie & bean pasta bake, but topped it with shredded cheddar and monterey jack instead of the mozzarella. Even better than last time, and he loved it!
4. I went to visit Egg Man. He’s almost ready to crawl!
5. On Saturday morning, we made banana and chocolate chip Fiber One pancakes topped with Bee’s Knees and ate them while we watched Gossip Girl DVDs.
I’m so glad we started watching this show — it’s well written and impeccably acted, and the seemingly superficial characters actually have a lot of depth. Chuck Bass is my favorite . . . such a jerk, so cocky, so funny, and yet, there is so much under his bad-ass exterior.
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6. On Saturday night, Carter and I went to see Avatar in 3-D. I had no idea what it was about, had no interest in seeing it, and I was moved to tears. What a powerful movie with so many important messages.
7. After the movie, we read up on possible summer vacation destinations at the bookstore. We researched St. Thomas, the Florida Keys, Aruba, Bonaire and Jamaica. We’re leaning towards Aruba — snorkeling, bike riding, perfect weather, warm water, beautiful beaches, wild donkeys (I love all animals) — all that, plus a friend’s recommendation. I think we might be sold!
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With visions of Aruba in my head, I’m headed off to my new job! Have a wonderful day, my friends!
Filed under: Breakfast, Product Reviews | Tagged: fiber one caramel delight, gossip girl, tofurky kielbasa
GOOD LUCK today! knock ‘em dead!
The little man is very cute! I found your blog and love it because we have lots of the same interests – kiddos, healthy living, and now I see Fiber One is on that list too
ekk!! Good luck with your job today! I kinda understand the feeling because I am starting classes for spring this week and want to just get through them so I know and can understand the feeling of my new schedule!
ENJOY!
I forgot to mention the wild animals…so cool. They were every where.
GOOD LUCK TODAY GIRL!! your caramel creation looks soo great!
I hope your first day went wonderfully! Your caramel breakfast sounds DIVINE
The perfect fuel for a first day!
Congratulations on your new job! I feel like you’re a great example of the idea that “if there’s a will, there’s a way”. Good luck with pursuing your passion!
Also congrats on the vacation planning
I can’t wait to hear about your first day!
I’ve been sucked into Gossip Girl too, but I was drawn in reluctantly. I do love the character, like you said. But I think they are horrible role models for high school kids (drinking, smoking, drugs, sex…). But still, I watch because it really is good writing!