11/20/09

Supply and Demand...Foodie Style

IT's FRIDAY! Folks, I have been waiting for this day for quite some time! I gave my last speech today over my aforementioned topic and it went well (thankfully). Now, this is going to be one rockin' weekend because this little blogger is JETTING home (quite literally) on monday afternoon! However, until then, there are LOTS of things to do (I won't bore you with specifics! haha). Then again, I've got lots of good eats to share with you...and more to come, so let's get on to the good stuff:




Kashi Waffle + Frozen Banana + Peanut Butttter = Crunchy, Cool, Creamy...FANTASTIC! :D Kashi TLC Trail Mix Bar, I'm sorry to have betrayed you. See, for some reason, I saw this bar as just an ordinary, typical bar and would always reach for something with a "flashier" name (Pumpkin PIE Bar, anyone?). However, there is truly something special about this tasty creation!
M & M's can make a HECTIC to-do list seem alot better! ;)
I doctored up the pre-made spinach salad that is offered in the dorms (perhaps I should change my major becuase I make for a fineee doctor!) with a big scoop of Sabra Red Pepper Hummus. Between the creamy, flavorful hummus and smooth egg yolks...dressing was not required!
Microwave some Egg Beaters with some shredded spinach and stuff it into a pita. This will most definitely become a regular addition!
Nutritious, Delicious and QUICK & FILLING!

LOOOOOOOK @ what I stumbled upon in the "Convenience store" type place in my dorms. :O
You would have thought I struck gold. See, typically they offer Froot Loops or Pops! Cereal, so when I saw that these little guys had joined the mix, I basically piled as many into my hands a possible...and then Alexa followed suit! haha Hopefully, by buying these, the school will see the DEMAND and increase the SUPPLY! :D

No, economics isn't my major...I'm a doctor...remember?! ;)
Here's a little Penny's Low Fat Desserts Action for your pleasure:
I may or may not have eaten 2 a day for the past 3 or so days...Shhh...keep it on the DL!

Almond Poppy Seed Muffin Top
Love at First BITE!
FLUFFFFFY! (I used to have a teddy bear named Fluffy and he even got his own seat on the airplane one Christmas when we were flying to my Grandpa's house! haha This was before the era of overly packed planes and skyrocketing prices...).
Chocolate Chip Cookie with Chunky Peanut Butter up top!
Wouldn't you like to sink your teeth into that!? MMM hmm! Don't forget to enter my GIVEAWAY for Penny's tasty treats! I am also hosting a giveaway through my other blog. Che-che-che-check it!!
I will announce both winners on Monday before I depart into the bright blue sky!
(It better be bright blue!!!).

~Typical Friday Sammie~


Leslie Loves Veggies and I am LOVING the looks of winning this soda! :D ALSO, don't forget to check out my fellow schnauzer friend's giveaway! An Apple A Day is having a SOUP giveaway! Comforting! :)

11/16/09

Mr. Pita & Amy have a date...DOWNtown!

I put Mr. Pita to good use yesterday. See, I was getting tired of having the traditional ole' salad (snoooze!) because the salad bar options are not very expansive. Therefore, I opted to throw a little bread into the mix (ALWAYS helps! :D). Honestly, Mrs. Pita can have her man because he is a bit too dry and flimsy for me!
Rewind about 14 hours back and here I am...Ready to take on the 20mph wind...One bite of my Kashi TLC bar and one sip of my dorm-made latte...at a time!

This was post College-Tips Blogging, if you can't tell. Oh, and do you like how I use my lamp as a notecard holder b/c I buy the half note cards with the key ring feature (much classier! lol ). Okay, this is a food blog...
Penny's Low Fat Desserts Chocolate Chocolate Chip Muffin Top (Good NIGHT! Straight from the freezer...be prepped for some fudge-eeee action!).
Have you entered my giveaway? Just lookin' out for ya!
It's beginning to look alot like Christmas!
I have to give a speech this Friday and my topic is Operation Christmas Child. It is such a great organization and I encourage you all to click on that link, learn more and participate! :D
Variations of my beloved friend, Mrs. PB&J! No not THAT PB&J (although she is a beloved friend! :D)...These yummy pals:
Mrs. PBJ made Mr. Pita not seem so shabby! ;)
I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but I guess it needs to be done. Amy's Low Fat Low Sodium Minestrone Soup left me DOWNtown!

Keep in mind this review is for the LOW Sodium variety.


Here is an excerpt from a review that I wrote for iateapie.net:

Let me just say that this can is jam crammed with veggies… peas, carrots, onions, potatoes, celery, tomatoes…you name it! There are also a handful of funky shaped noodles that are extremely over cooked and I wish that Amy’s would simply leave this mushy component out. The other element of this low sodium minestrone soup is perfectly tender kidney beans. See how I said low sodium just now…I thought I should remind you. I never add salt to my food and I generally prefer low sodium things, so for me to say that this soup is lacking a little in the flavor department should speak volumes.
NOTICE what is left in my bowl: The MUSHY noodles.
Case Closed.

11/14/09

Poppy Pita Pizza

This is the first free pizza that I have gotten all year...I must not be in the right clubs! ;)


As you can see, I clearly could not contain myself long enough to find my camera!

This was my attempt at taking a picture of a jack rabbit that we saw as we were walking back to the dorms after dominating in our basketball game!
Epic Fail!

Nature's Path Maple Nut Oatmeal (GREAT all natural flavor!) with 1 whole mashed banana mixed in...graced with melty MaraNatha goodness.
This may have been the creamiest thing I have ever eaten...maybe!?

Sara Lee 100% Whole Wheat Mr. Pita

Pre- perforated! Chea!

What is Mr. Pita hiding?!

...a sunshine burger and melty mozzarella! MMM MMM baby!

Then, I stopped by my tiny mailbox and picked up a package slip, which I exchanged for this pretty package...
Yes, my mom wraps my care packages in wrapping paper...
she rocks!

My homemade card (per usual) doubled as a COUNTDOWN!!
9 days! :D
She used to be an elementary school teacher...can you tell? lol

Then my dad dogs wrote a little side note inside! ;)

Uh-oh...Emily's weakness...

Caramel Candy Corn…Gone in a FLASH!

To ensure that the apple-y corn did not disappear quite as quickly, I preportioned a little snack mix into 3 little baggies. Here is what was divvied up for the mix:
  • 1 single serve bag of pretzel goldfish
  • 1- 100 calorie pack of Emerald Almonds
  • 1- small homemade baggie of Apple Caramel Candy Corn- courtesy of Mama N'nD!
Can't wait to dive in...I've got three tests on Thursday. Looks like the perfect fuel!

Penny's Low Fat Desserts Almond Poppy Seed Muffin Top
YUMMM! These tops are extra dense and super soft. After a round in the toaster, our whole dorm suite smelled like fresh baked sweet bread! :)
The edges got crispy, while the inside was moist and dense...homemade to the maxxx!
MMM! The almond flavoring was subtle, yet present. I loved the presence of almond instead of the typical pairing of lemon and poppy seed. Oh yea...only 110 calories and 1g of fat. Just throwing that out there.

A nice crunch, perfect sweetness, doughy, dense, DELICIOUS!!!! Get your Penny's for FREE.
Okay, enough talk! Half time is almost over...back to the FOOOOOOTBALL!...and a Pizza Lunchable…Oh, yes I did! I just thought it would be fun to reenact my 6th grade cafeteria experience (minus the long lines, small cafeteria, daily menu with an option of hamburger or pizza and clique-ridden tables!). Did you enjoy that little flashback?

Edited to add: Pizza Lunchables have changed and are not nearly as good as they used to be. Oh, and the red stick is gone...what do you spread the sauce with now? Also, the pizza "crusts" shrunk to the size of a ritz. Perhaps, my taste buds have just matured... Perhaps, but the lunchables have also matured...for the worse!

11/13/09

100th Birthday!

No not me (I’m not quite that old yet…).

My blog on CollegeTips is celebrating its 100th post, hosted by yours truly, so naturally we are going to have a "party"! And what’s a party without presents? Now, I am not sure how this works out; but for some reason, I am going to give away a present to one of my lucky readers instead of the other way around (Have you ever been to a birthday party like that? No? I know, I’m special!).

Avery Office Supplies recently contacted me and asked if I would like to do a product review of Avery Note Tabs. Well, I take my school work very seriously and any organizational help that I can get can only be beneficial, right? I was ready to take on the challenge!


I received a package that looked a little something like this:


Avery Pocket Tabs

Avery Pocket Tabs...Cd style!
Avery Cool Green 3" X 3-1/2" Note Tabs

Avery Neon Blue Note Tabs (aka very sturdy post-its with a tab...you can see through them, write on them...the world is your oyster!).

Different colors, shapes and styles...all at Avery.com!
Alrighty...So, How did my roommates and I (They love when I get a package! haha) go about using them?

They are very sturdy, and with the nifty tab sticking up, you can use them in your planner to easily find your place. Also, the stickiness is legit, so you can move it from week to week and probably reuse is quite a few times! Not to mention, you can see through it or write on it, so it does not get in the way, like a Post-it would.

Note Card Holder! This sturdy guy has become my friend. There is a big sticky thing on the back, so when you peel off the covering, you can stick it straight into your (Insert Chosen Notebook Here) and Voila!...you have an instant pocket to hold all of your notecards.

This was one of my roomie's doings...She was studying for a test and decided to organize her notes like so. Easy access, no!?

Best bookmark everrr! Not the most interesting book, but try to look past that! This is a great bookmark because it is sturdy and just sticky enough to stay in place without leaving a residue or losing its stick easily! BAM!

Off to class I go!
But, before I leave, I'd like to offer up a little package like the one you see above (in the first picture). Happy 100th to my CollegeTips blog. If you are interested in making your studying more interesting or organized, leave a comment below with one creative way of how you would use these Avery NoteTabs! I will choose a random winner on November 22nd! That date sounds familiar...oh yea, that is when my Penny's Low Fat Desserts Giveaway ends too! Don't forget about the 10% discount code for those tasty treats: EWTEX.

GET ENTERING!

*U.S. residents only please*

11/12/09

White Chocolate Banana PB Oats

Okay, so the white chocolate wasn't exactly IN the oats, but it sure does sound good, doesn't it?!

Where has this foodie been the past year week? Well, you see, I have not been having the most exciting of eats during my very busy food science-y life! ;) However, in TEN DAYS, that will be a different story. Yes, in 10 fabulous days, I will be flying home for Thanksgiving (Turkey Lurkey!) after announcing one of you as the winner of my Penny-licious Giveaway! Wooooot! 10, 9, 8, 7....

I have been having lots of PBJ sammies...stereotypical......LOTS....
P.s. That is Smucker’s Low Sugar Concord Grape Jelly.
I have never tried this stuff before, but I really like it.
It spreads so easily! No Complaints on this front! :D
I also had this salad at some point since we last talked and it pretty much rocked my socks!

My advisor gave me a bag of candy...unfortunately, Alexa and I devoured the Hershey's Special Dark and now it's all gone...I had to down-grade to a Mr. Goodbar tonight. Geee!

My most recent microwave scramble found its way onto a crispy Kashi Heart to Heart Waffle...Quite the delicious, and OH SO EASY, open faced sandwich!
Look at that mountain of fluffy goodness!
Penny's Low Fat Desserts White Chocolate Cranberry Cookie...I tried to capture ALLLLL of the white chocolate goodness and it was impossible...
...So I just went on eating! haha
Eat some yourself by using the discount code EWTEX for 10% off and get free shipping until Nov. 13th!
Also, Enter my Giveaway (and tell all of your family, friends, dogs, cats, gerbils...about it!)
No Description Needed! I'm off to go do some homework and start up my to-do list for this weekend...I may need a couple sheets...

I NEED to win this! Who knew MaraNatha made that deliciousness?!
Stonyfield Giveaway!

11/8/09

Good news! I saw a dog today!

Exactly 2 weeks from now, I will be flying HOME (!!!) and one of you will be winning a box of Penny's Low Fat Desserts (If you haven't entered yet, there's still time!).


Speaking of Penny's Low Fat Desserts...Alexa and I made some Ice Cream Sandwiches again with the Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookie.


Hello, my tasty friends... :P Okay, so I stumbled upon the most amazing oatmeal ever. The ingredient list. The nurition profile. THE TASTE! Holy Moley, folks...Nature's Path Hot Oatmeal has blown me away! Their Granola Bars seem to have the same effect...


The apple cinnamon flavor was so thorough and natural! MMM!

Comfort in a bowl! Frozen Banana Chunks + Melty Peanut Butter + a Toasty Heart to Heart Waffle
=

Something you MUST try
This was another one of my genius ideas...
mozzarella melted upon a scrumdiddlyumptious Sunshine Burger.


This was the most cooking I have done in a WHILE...that will change in 2 weeks! :D

Starbucks 2% Gingerbread Latte-sans ginger. phaha
Only me...only me...

BTW, I'm officially not crazy for watching ELF Saturday...
Starbuck's says it's Christmas! ;)
Sabra Roasted Red Pepper Hummus

I won't lie. The flavor could have been much stronger. However, the creaminess of this concoction will make me look past that! MMM!

N'nD Stadium Nachos

Look at this picture and tell me it doesn't look like the nachos that you get for $4 when you go to a sporting event and sit on freezing cold or burning hot bleachers (not that those aren't good from time to time...).
I literally felt like I should be screaming "Go, Team, GO" while licking the cheese hummus off of my fingers.

Smart Ones Traditional Lasagna with Meat Sauce:
Worst Frozen Meal Ever.

  • Thick, tough, slimy noodles make up about 90%


  • A thin "layer" of ricotta that you can see through is present and accounted for...barely


  • About half way through, all you have left is fat, flavorless noodles


  • The picture on the front of the box is of another dish altogether


  • They attempt to cover this all up with a big blob of spaghetti sauce on top of the dish...They can't fool me! I ate it all because I was hungry...and never want to experience it again. Thank you.



 This salad from the other day was slightly more refreshing...


 Penny's Low Fat Desserts Chocolate Chip Cookie...
Use the discount code EWTEX for 10% off and get free shipping on orders over $40 until November 13th!


 Cinnabon Cinnamon Crisps
A new find...and I can't make up my mind.


 The nutritional stats are not bad with each ounce having only 130 calories and no saturated fat. The ingredient list starts with whole wheat flour and is quite short. However, all of that goodness aside, I was expecting a crunchy sweet treat when I popped open this bag...


 They look as though they are dusted with a cinnamon SUGAR coating; but the sweetness is pretty much nonexistent. This had me shrugging my shoulder at Cinnabon's new creation. HOWEVER, as I began to munch away, they grew on me. They are not sweet; but they taste like an overly cinnamon-ed bagel chip and now that the bag is gone I kind of miss them. Then again, they were $3.50, so this cheap frugal college girl will have to pass for now...

Tea Giveaway!
Personalized Gift Giveaway!
There is a stellar giveaway going on over at Beauty4Moms!
No, really, you better scurry on over there and figure out what's for grabs! :)