Thursday, October 8, 2015

More MidWeek Munchies!

Yesterday we brought back MidWeek Munchies so I thought I would do another post today about it.  If you would like to participate the current link-up is active THRU next Tuesday the 13th!  Read more about it HERE.  In this first photo you will see it's all produce!  I stopped at my favorite produce stand (Lindell's Hatch Patch) and grabbed a few things...Spring Mix/Greens, Celery, Red Bell Peppers, Spaghetti Squash, Kabocha Squash, and I even grabbed a FREE SAMPLE of one of their newest apple offerings...it's a Blondee Apple.  Kabocha Squash and Blondee Apples are new-to-me so more on that soon!


I then ran to Walmart and noticed these vegan options!  Amy's Kitchen Vegan Burrito (might be my dinner), Hummus (my lunch), Organic Carrots (my Lunch), 2 types of Fig Bars (I LOVE these and now they carry the VEGAN Seal!), Coconut Milk, and I couldn't pass up a new-to-me TRIO of non-dairy milk (Coconut, Almond, Chia).  I also bought a small cutting board and pairing knife for my car/office/Lunches-on-the-go!

Also part of my lunch today was 2 of the Red Peppers from the first photo!  YUM!

One thing I forgot to mention earlier this week is this new-to-me beverage my father gave me.  It's Alo Watermelon Peach and it tastes just like a smoothie!  YUM!  I've had a few of their other flavors before but I have to say this is by far my favorite!

Yes, I have been driving around a lot again and eating and munching on-the-go so you can see I'm in my Fiat while taking this photo!

Have you tried any of the Alo drinks yet?


Last night I had the hee-bee-gee-bees and need to make something in my blender to snack on.  I ended up making this...it's close to a Vanilla Pudding or some sort of Cake Batter Cashew Cream type thing.  It was pretty yummy!  I submitted the recipe to The Raw Food World NEWS Site and their Recipe Section so be on the look out over there.  It contains the following ingredients: Cashews, Almond Milk, Organic Vanilla Extract, Coconut Butter with Coconut Sugar, Agave Nectar and/or NuNaturals Vanilla Stevia, a pinch of sea salt.

After having a little bit of this pudding last night I spent most of the evening doing research and writing.  Cricket sat at my feet when I was at the computer.  She was so patient - which isn't usually her strong point.  So I laid with her for a while before falling asleep.  She seemed to really LOVE it.  Paco was a bit of a slug last night because I had to give him a pain pill for his knees/hips.  He was still running around but you could tell he was like a penguin on slick ice half the time.  Riley was lazing-out, too!

Remember there is still time to LINK UP on this week's MidWeek Munchies - CLICK HERE!

26 comments:

  1. The cashew pudding/cake batter sounds delicious! I love the Amy's burritos for a treat, I love it more when I find them on sale! I have never even heard of the Alo drinks. I always hear of the coolest stuff on your blog!

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    1. I think it would be a pretty good base to add other flavors as well! I'm thinking about smoothie bowls with it, too! Endless topping options! I agree! Sales on Amy's stuff would be great! teehee. My Dad gets all sorts of stuff from food trade shows and I think he got the Alo Beverages at one or from one of his reps :) They are pretty decent! I feel the same way about your blog, too! You find really awesome stuff as well!

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  2. Aloe Vera has health benefits. I grow it in my garden.

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    1. I had some in my kitchen for the longest time, too! I LOVE it!

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  3. I've never had aloe vera drink though I've seen it sold! My mum used to have an aloe plant in the kitchen for burns. What does it taste like?

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    1. If it's just the liquid it's like cucumber sort of. If it's the liquid and bits of aloe it;s pulpy.

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  4. Loving you're doing a second MidWeek Munchies post! Kabocha squash is one of my favorite treats for fall. I give some to my pups too and they love it. Cricket is sooo cute!

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    1. I will certainly see if the pups in the house enjoy it too! :)

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  5. Looks like a pretty good grocery haul; I keep meaning to try Amy's burritos! Awww, sleepy Cricket, how cute! :D

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    1. Thanks! I hope you will jump in with the post-mofo fun, too!

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  6. Nice post! I really like to see grocery posts.

    I'm not sure I've cooked with kabocha squash before. It's a beautiful veggie.

    My bf is a big fan of the Alo drinks.

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    1. Thanks! I agree! The orange is really vibrant! Which Alo drinks does your bf enjoy?

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    2. He is a big fan of the drink with mangosteen.

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    3. I'll have to look for that one! Thanks!

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  7. Cake Batter Cashew CREAM?!?!? UM hello YUM!!

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    1. It was pretty tasty if I do say so myself LOL :)

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  8. What an adorable Pup pic! I hope you will share more of those.

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    1. Thanks! I certainly will! We have 3 dogs and a cat...they are our 'kids' that is for sure!

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  9. The pudding sounds wonderful and so does the watermelon peach beverage, yum! And impressive vegan options at Walmart, I haven't been in years but remember I couldn't even find tofu last time I went! :-(

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    1. I'm happy to report they have come along nicely! They have some Amy's stuff and Morningstar (some of the newer vegan stuff thank God! I don't like the older offerings), and vegetarian-wise have some Quorn productions, too! I think they sometimes have limited Boca, too! They have a few types of tofu most times I go! They have a great selection of Just Mayo!!!!! And Earth Balance "butters". I've also noticed they are now carrying a lot of Wild Oats Organics products, too! YAY!

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  10. Fun munchies! I've been driving around a lot too and having to pack stuff to go with me. Good thing I'm organized!
    The pudding looks super delicious!

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    1. I'm so NOT organized! LOL One of my many downfalls! teehee

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  11. Thank you for sharing your Midweek Munchies with us at the Healthy Happy Green and

    Natural Party Blog Hop! I'm pinning and sharing. I love the fact that more local grocers and giant Walmart are carrying more organic products. It's makes shopping for healthy, natural, organic products a little cheaper and easier. We just have to know the right brands to buy and read the labels.

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    1. There are a lot of reasons NOT to like Walmart but this is one I can get on board with for sure!

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  12. Wow, what a productive haul! I love that new Coconut, Almond, Chia milk blend. I have not seen that in my local stores yet. It sounds yummy. Is it creamy? I am so glad you shared this week's vegan haul with us at the Plant-Based Potluck Party Link Up. It's great to share our finds! I'm pinning and sharing.

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    1. I haven't tried that milk blend yet but will soon after I finish the coconut milk I have open. Thanks so much for the link and pin!

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