Here come the Greeks!

Greek yogurt time, Greek yogurt time. I have been wanting to try Oikos Greek yogurt for some time but always kept putting it off. Telling myself that my current yogurt flavors were doing me just fine. The price conscious person inside me also said stick with the cheaper stuff at 40 cents per container instead of $1.40 for Oikos. Every once in a while I like to treat myself especially after a few hard days of work. I decided on the classic flavor vanilla for my taste test and paired it with an apple. The combination was a winner! The yogurt was not a sweet as most yogurts which was surprisingly satisfying for my very strong love for all things sweet. The texture was also firmer than other brands that created a different food sensation that my mouth enjoyed. My local stores in Atlanta have only been carry the vanilla flavor but I am on the hunt for others to taste test. I cannot wait!

Ok, I finally get it!

Peanut butter is one of the most highly underrated foods eaten in our culture. For the past 2 years I have eaten peanut butter almost everyday. I have never settled on a personal brand favorite, usually just buying whatever is on sale. But for some time now I have heard many great reviews about almond butter, especially Barney Butter especially from the bloggings of http://www.katheats.com/. I heard about free samples being offered from the website so I decided to seize the opportunity for a taste test. I received two free single serve samples and paired them with my favorites, an apple and banana. I figured I should pair the almond butter with something mild so I could get the full taste of Barney Butter. After savoring the moment, that wait was definitely worth it. Great texture, with a slight almond taste that was not over bearing. I especially enjoyed the convenience of the single servings that were great for me at work. I highly recommend Barney Butter and have finally found a personal brand favorite.

Outrageous Double Chocolate Brownies

Beautifully delicious comes to mind as see theses pictures. Baking is something that brings me great joy especially when it is for others. Work can be stressful especially in the healthcare fields such as mine. I love to bring something to my co-workers who give so much of themselves to others while pulling a 12-hour shift. Sometimes you just need to take a minute for yourself to revive, recharge, and regroup. Chocolate is a great way to do that, so enjoy!!

• Duncan Hines Milk Chocolate brownie mix
• Mini chocolate chips
• Sprinkled with confectioners sugar

To Hemp Or Not?

A great way to get out of a food rut is to try new foods to tantalize you taste buds. On today's shopping trip I was so excited to see that Almond Breeze milk was on sale. I decided to seize the opportunity and see what all the fuss is about. I wonder how it will taste since it is unsweetened. I have been drinking soy milk for years so we will see how this compares. Stay tuned....

Oh Oh Sloppy Joe

During my 3 day stint off from the hospital I decided to get my cooking skills on. On today's agenda was my Sloppy Joe's. The lean ground beef was on sale so I decided to take advantage of the great offer. My recipe hails from my favorite magazine Cooking Light and has been a staple for me for many years. In this great creation I add corn to create some extra thickness and add fiber. I also serve my Sloppy Joe's over yellow rice (my favorite rice) instead of on a bun. I usually make a huge batch of the 2 and freeze them in single serve tupperware for easy grab and go for work. I cannot wait to back to work this week so I can enjoy this for some good eats.

Rise and Shine Sunshine

Breakfast truly is the most important meal of the day because it sets the tone for the rest of your day and food choices. Always a good idea to start off right with a good mix of carbs, protein, and fiber to keep you fuller longer. A good breakfast food to help create a winning combination is eggs and toast or in this case, a bagel. Eggs and egg whites have always been given a bad name such as high fat content or their lack of inconvenience for on the go people. All I can say is give eggs a chance, you do not know what you are missing.

Breakfast Combination

• Lender's cinnamon raisin bagel
• Egg white omelette
• Banana boats topped with cinnamon
• Crystal Light- tangerine sunrise
  
  
  

Blueberry Beer?

I love a good ole glass of wine with dinner but never have I been a big drinker of beer much less flavored beers. But I feel a change in the winds as I attempt to expand my food horizons. For tonight's taste testing I have Wild Blue Blueberry Lager and Kashi Sicilian Veggie pizza. I hope that it will be a winning combo as I watch March Madness, GO FSU SEMINOLES!
http://www.kashi.com/

http://wildbluelager.com/

Well, dinner is over and my tummy is very full. I love, love, love running but I hate how it can make my appetite soar to the sky. I especially notice this on double digit run days such as this with my 10 miler this morning. Sometimes my hunger will just hit me and I am starving. Even when my tummy is full, I still feel my appetite is not satisfied. My fiance and I both tried the Wild Blueberry Lager with our pizza and we both agree that it was a little too sweet for our taste buds. I would recommend it to anyone for a desire to tantalize their taste buds once in a while. As for an everyday beer, this would not be my pick. The Kashi Pizza was very good, light yet filling with the right balance of sauce, crust, and toppings. Nothing was overloaded. I cannot wait to try another flavor. Go Kashi!