Check out my progress on Doing What I Do Best
My entire day today was spent doing what I do best–organizing and obsessing. I put away my mountain of trash belongings in their proper places for the summer, organized the abyss known as the household pantry, thoroughly expunged my wardrobe of its superfluous items, and unpacked my remaining clothes. Yeah, that pretty much killed the day, but at least it ended with a sense of accomplishment. How did you spend this Hump Day?
If you’ll recall, last night I mentioned that I had several packages waiting for me when I returned home. Here’s the rundown of my foodie loot:
Foodie Mail: Get Zesty shirt; coupon for a free Kashi frozen entree; latest issue of Nutrition Action; Ani's Raw Cookbook; PETA's Vegan College Cookbook; Barney Butter; note from Foodbuzz note re: Buitoni samples
Plenty of fodder for blogging purposes:) Look for reviews and details on the items above in the future!
Tuesday
Return to routine=return to smoothies; chocolate + strawberries=best way to kick off the summer.
choco-strawberry shake: Double Fudge Crunch Spirutein, soymilk, strawberries, & Ginger Zing Granola
Wednesday
I found some tofu and mushrooms waiting for me in the fridge, so obviously I made scrambled tofu for breakfast. Never gets old.
scrambled tofu with carrots & mushrooms; toast; apple
Amidst my organization frenzy, I assembled a nut-butter basket for breakfast-time convenience. Look at the (shameful) final result:
embarrassingly vast nut butter stash
This doesn’t even include my refrigerated jars! The scary thing is that this won’t last long.
I took a short breather for lunch but kept it simple. I foresee more sun-dried tomato dishes in my future.
hummus wrap with sundried tomatoes; salad with cashews & balsamic vinaigrette; clementines
Snackage:
TJ's AntiOXidant Trail Mix (note the tiny raspberries!)
For dinner, I decided to try the Buitoni samples I received via Foodbuzz. I did not do adequate research before agreeing to review this product; I was unaware that the agnolotti included both cheese and eggs. Never one to waste food if I can help it, I ate it anyway…and it was delicious! The overall taste experience was quite creamy and satisfying, and I always enjoy a little ‘shroom action. Due to its inclusion of eggs and significant amount of cheese, I likely wouldn’t purchase this again. However, I think this product would fit well into the busy omnivore’s lifestyle (e.g., my parents!); it takes a mere 4-6 minutes to boil up the pasta. 
Buitoni Wild Mushroom Agnolotti with tomato sauce; broccoli; salad
the tasty innards
I am off to peruse my new cookbooks for recipes to try…ta-ta for now.
Filed under: Meals
Caroline Yoder, dietitian-to-be and all-around foodie.
I thought my 5 or 6 jars of nut butters in the cupboard was bad, but you totally have me beat! Way to go on the cleaning/organizing today. If you get some time, feel free to head on over to my place to organize
love your foodie loot & wow look at that nut butter stash!!!! yum yum
yay for organization
haha lovin your nut butter basket!!
Glad you’re enjoying the start to summer!! Re-organizing, smoothies, a tofu scramble and some good wraps….what could be better!
PS if you get a chance, could I get your exact recipe for the tofu scramble? I’d love to make it once I’m home!! I need specifics though, I am such a newbie at all this cooking!!
Caroline,
If you actually used those chopsticks I am in awe… True talent right here folks!
Good night darlin. Here’s to many more days like today.
With love,
Emily
Yea for being home and organized!! your nutbutter stash is CRAZY…in a good way!
woooo…. that’s a big stash of nut butter there!!! Do you have all them opened at the same time? I usually only have 2-3 opened because I’m afraid they’d go bad.
And which nut butter do you put in the refrigerator and which you don’t? I always wonder what’s better.
I’d say you have an AWESOMELY vast nut butter stash
haha, we have so much in common…i love organzing! (nerd alert?) that basket of nut butters is OUT of CONTROL.
What fun packages! Okay, I have 6 jars of nut butter in my casa right now and seeing your stash makes me feel a little bit better about it! That PETA cookbook has a whole chapter on nut butters – I’m foreseeing a few of those recipes in your future
You are going to have to eat your weight in that nut butter to finish it before it goes bad!:) That wouldn’t be a problem with me though
Whoa, your nut butter stash is TRULY formidable. I have nut envy. And that was a cheap nut joke.
I love the idea of organizing the nut butter stash
Don’t worry, mine looks a lot like yours does, they are addicting!
Oh my goodness we have a lot in common!! I LOVE the feeling of finally getting things organized, it is always such a relief. So excited for you to try Ani’s cookbook and I cannot wait to see what you make! The nut butter basket is awesome! The PB & Co. White Chocolate Wonderful is one of my favorites!!!! I told myself I had to use up the butters I had before I could buy more though! You’ll have to take a pic with the Zesty shirt. I haven’t ordered one, but it sounds like it is for a great cause!!!
Hope you are having a great day my friend!!!
Don’t be ashamed in the blogging world the more nut butters the better right?
Hope you are having a great Thursday!
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