Hi guys! Hope you’re all having a wonderful weekend! Mine’s been great!
Yesterday, the kids and I went to see a theater production of Rapunzel with my sister and her kiddos. We had fun, but I wasn’t all that impressed with the show.
Jason’s Deli was yummy as always, though! I also made a trip to Trader Joe’s and wanted to share a few things that ended up in my cart.
Let’s start off by going over a few finds from Trader Joe’s…..
I never leave Trader Joe’s without picking up these Mixed Medley Cherry Tomatoes. They’re great thrown in salads and even better roasted in the oven with other veggies.
I’ve seen these dried Just Mango Slices popping up all over the blog world, so I had to pick them up and give them a try for myself. If you like tart fruit rolls, these would make a healthy alternative. I’m not a big fan of dried fruit rolls, but I did like these and will eat them. I probably won’t buy them again, though.
I tried Luna Bars for the first time ever, a few weeks ago and I am absolutely obsessed. So far, I’ve had the Peanut Butter Cookie and the Peanut Honey Pretzel….both were fabulous!!!!!!!!
This is the first time I’ve bought the Red Pepper spread with Eggplant and Garlic and I’m still on the fence. I dipped a couple of chips in it and I’m not sure how I feel about it yet. It has a very strong flavor, so it might be better as a spread on a Panini with a crusty bread.
These ak-mak sesame crackers have awesome nutritional stats and an equally awesome ingredient list. They’re great with salad and perfect with Snickerdoodle Cashew Butter spread over the top!
I’ve mentioned these Dr. Praeger’s California veggie burgers before. They are the best veggie burgers ever!!! TJ’s didn’t have them last week, but luckily they were back in stock yesterday!
A few other loves lately…..
I am obsessed with chopped pear in my salads. Pear adds a juicy sweet flavor that is beyond amazing. My go-to salad last week was mixed greens, tomato, broccoli, pear, kabocha squash, crunched up Mary’s Gone Crackers and TJ’s Reduced Fat Cilantro Dressing. I had one almost everyday for lunch last week and I’m still not sick of them!
You guys are going to think I’m crazy, but my new book is not one from my wishlist that I posted the other day. Actually, Gone Girl, by Gillian Flynn is a book that I’ve really been wanting to read for a while and I’ve heard such great things about it, but I forgot to add it to my wishlist. I’m only about 7 chapters in and, so far, I’m loving this book more than any other in a really long time.
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Bruno Mars seems like such a great guy! Not only is his voice and music awesome, but he just seems so laid back and super sweet. So loving this song!!
Be sure to enter the Artisana giveaway again today!!
Something to think about….
Tell me about some of your loves lately.
Have you read the book, Gone Girl? If so, what did you think?
Have you tried any of the above Trader Joe finds?
See you guys back here tomorrow for Marvelous in my Monday!
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OOoooo Trader Joe’s gets me in SO much trouble. I went there yesterday, though, and managed to walk out with only the two items that I went in to get: almond butter and meatless meatballs. I was pretty proud of myself!
I was THIS CLOSE to buying some of that red pepper spread and the mango slices since I have read about them so much lately. My self control must have been in good shape yesterday because I told myself no 
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I have seen those crackers before but I keep forgetting to look for them when I am there
. Thanks for the reminder!
I also tried Luna bars for the first time a couple of weeks ago and LOVE the peanut honey pretzel flavor. So, so good!
Have a wonderful Sunday!
Hannah @ CleanEatingVeggieGirl “Sausage,” Sweet Potato, and Apple Soup
The peanut honey pretzel was so good, it was like dessert. Way to go on the TJ’s self control!
Those cherry tomatoes and just mango slices are two of my must buys when I shop at Trader Joe’s. I love them both! I used to love Luna bars too but unfortunately they’re not gluten free so I can’t have them anymore. I definitely miss them!
The more I’ve eaten the more I’m liking the mango slices. They sure are tart, so it’s kind of a love-hate relationship!
I’m right with you on the Roasted Red Pepper dip – I couldn’t figure out how I felt about it at first and then the more I ate the less I liked it. I guess you win some you lose some at TJ’s.
Lauren @ Chocolate, Cheese and Wine Peanut Butter Sriracha Cookies
mmm I need to try that red pepper spread
jessiebearwhat Fun Fact Friday
I had it on my wrap today and I liked it better that way, but I’m still on the fence. If you try it, let me know what you think.
You’ve got to try the coconut chocolate Luna bar. It’s my favorite!!! We buy the Akmak crackers, too, and while my husband isn’t a fan, I love them! He prefers the Mary’s Gone Crackers. Either way–if you’re going to have crackers both of these are pretty great.
Michelle @ Eat Move Balance Friday’s Five
Chocolate Coconut Luna Bar and Chocolate Peppermint Stick are my favorite! However, I limit my consumption because of the Brown Rice Syrup being linked to Arsenic, yikes! I have been seeing the mango slices all over lately too but haven’t tried them yet. I really liked Gone Girl! It’s definitely a page turner!
Giselle@myhealthyhappyhome Check out http://myhealthyhappyhome.com/
I’m with you on the Luna Bars!! I’ve read 4 more chapters of Gone Girl today and I’m so loving it. Glad you’re starting to feel better.
Trader Joes is the best and those tomatoes look amazing- Love Mary’s!! They disappear very fast in my house
Laura@ Fit Running Mama Crock Pot Chicken Taco Bowls
Our’s too….that’s why we get the big box at Costco!
I’ve really been lovin’ the kale lately. I use it in soup, wraps, on pizza and make chips. I can’t wait till this summer when I can grow it in my garden!
I’m planning a garden this summer too! I will definitely put kale on my “to-grow” list!
I love the dried mango…and I’m loving the Hail Merry Tarts right now. Kale is always a staple and I just added it to my latest kitchen creation: pizza. Hope you had a great weekend!
Amy Jo Sweet Potato, Goat Cheese and Kale Pizza
I’ve been eating a lot of greek yogurt lately, also using it in recipes. I make banana nut bread, using it as a substitute for sugar and use applesauce for oil. The bread is pretty good, I smear a bit of nut butter and add sliced banana, topping it off with a heavy drizzle of HONEY. I eat my fair share of honey, using it in my morning oats, at lunch and sometimes in a bedtime snack. One of these days I’ll have my own hive!
I could seriously blow my entire paycheck at Trader Joe’s. I love all of their products. I’ve never seen that dip before, I’ll have to look for it next time I’m there! Thanks for the awesome Artisana giveaway, btw
Lately, I have been loving Crispy Green Crispy Apples (100% Freeze-Dried Apples)!
Peanut Honey Pretzel Luna bars are my favorite!!! Trader Joe’s is not that close to me so I only go about once a month. I need to do a post of my favorite TJ items soon.
Stephanie @ Food and Fitness 4 Real When Things Don’t Go According to Plan…
All my friends thought i was weird when i ate salads with pears in them!
They don’t know what they’re missing!!