Food, Having Fun

Snacks Re-loaded.

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How was your weekend?  Saturday night was so much fun.  Russ and I went out with Ancy and Chris for a show at the comedy club, Helium, in Philadelphia.  They’re currently running a “Dirty Dozen” special, so tickets were only $12 for 12 comedians at midnight.  It’s called The Dirty Dozen because they’re supposed to be the raunchiest, dirtiest, most inappropriate comedians.  They sure did live up to the name!  Some of the comedians had us in stitches, especially Russ.  We didn’t get out until after midnight, but it’s safe to say we all had a great time.  (And I got no photos!)

Besides that, I can’t say I did much over spring break, but I diiiiid make a lot of food and “shop” in the pantry and fridge for some goodies.  My snack + meal options were getting pretty scary.  Like eating the seasoning out of the bottom of a seasoned almond can.  Yeah…send help.

But that was in the past.  I’ve re-loaded my snacks and I’m so excited.  Not only because these snacks are great, but also because I am quickly running out of my “flex” (school money) because all of those $2.50 protein bars add up.  So now I have some new snacks, and can save my money to fuel my coffee addiction.  I mean, seasoning powder?  Really?

Here are some of the snacks I bought + made to bring back for the next few weeks.

Purchased Snacks:

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Clock-wise from the Cheddar Corn Puffs—

  • White Cheddar Corn Puffs
  • Oikos Cafe Greek Yogurt
  • TJ’s Organic Creamy Tomato Soup
  • TJ’s Indian Fare (great for an easy lunch)
  • Smucker’s Natural Peanut Butter (better than TJ’s!)
  • TJ’s tortillas
  • TJ’s Sharp Cheddar
  • Paquea Valley Farms Lemon Yogurt
  • Gold Emblem (CVS) Mixed Nuts
  • TJ’s Multigrain Crackers

Cooked & Baked Snacks:

DSC_0040-001Blueberry-Lemon Muffins.  I followed the same recipe I posted for the Cranberry-Lemon muffins, but used blueberries instead.  They made them beautifully blue and moist!

DSC_0041-001Alton Brown’s Granola.  BEST granola recipe out there, hands down.  I burned it a little bit.  Ooops.

DSC_0044-001No-Bake Peanut Butter Granola Bars. I followed this recipe, but mixed sunflower seed butter with peanut butter and used less oatmeal than the recipe calls for.  I also added chopped chocolate-covered pretzels.  These are great for grab and go!

And finally, new twists on my favorite breakfast:DSC_0049-001
Oatmeal, a handful of granola, sliced banana, and lemon yogurt.

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