Good morning everyone – Happy Thursday! This week is flyyyyying – so jazzed…
So I was thinking about what to have for breakfast last night, and realized I had all the ingredients for a stellar Fruit & Yogurt Parfait!
In the mix:
- 1 Lemon Chiffon AE Yogo
- 1 banana
- Raspberries
- Blueberries
- Cascadian Farms Cinnamon Raisin Granola
- Sliced almonds
We went from this…
to this!
As always, the combo of the smooth yogo, creamy banana, sweet & tart berries & crunchy granola really hit the spot!
This is one of those meals that you don’t even care if it gets all mixed up and combined because each component is so delicious on its own 
I continued to enjoy the crock-pot love for lunch today, and brought ingredients to make my own toasty sammich at work!
One serving of delicious, slow-cooked, Shredded BBQ Pork,
And one, perfectly chewy whole-wheat English Muffin. We have a toaster at work, so I’ll just pop it in there at lunch time and assemble.
I also packed this old friend…I sure you recognize her by now, don’t you? I love that you can tell you’re eating a Honeycrisp from the moment you slice or bite into it. You can literally hear the unique crispiness. No lie!
Oh, I thought of two additional tips to add to the How to Meal Plan & Grocery Shop post!
- If you ever have a question about where something is in the grocery store, or if your store carries a particular item – just ask. I seriously ask questions all the time. The people that work at my local store are extremely friendly and always jump at the chance to help.
- If your grocery store doesn’t carry something that you’re looking for, ask the manager to start stocking it. My grocery store didn’t stock Barney Butter until my Mom asked the manager to. Several months later – they’re still stocking the shelves with it!
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Well it’s Thursday and you know what that means…it’s Three Question Thursday time!
1. Would you rather smell like black licorice or garlic for the rest of your life?
2. Who’s your favorite talk show host between Oprah, Ellen, Tyra and Dr. Phil?
3. What’s your favorite Halloween candy?
My answers:
1. Ugh, garlic. All the way – garlic!
2. ELLEN! Funny people are my weakness in life. If you’re funny, I’ll pretty much automatically like you. Ben is wickedly funny
3. Starburst two-pack. I love the excitement of opening them up and seeing what two flavors you get. High point: 2 pinks Low point: 2 yellows 
1. Would you rather smell like black licorice or garlic for the rest of your life? Oooh…that is tough. I hate licorice, so probably garlic if you made me choose! LOL!
2. Who’s your favorite talk show host between Oprah, Ellen, Tyra and Dr. Phil? Ellen…hands down.
3. What’s your favorite Halloween candy? Heath Bars or any super dark chocolate.
1. Honestly? I’d have to say licorice… while I like garlic, MANY people close to me HATE it.
2. Ellen or Tyra. Hard to decide.
3. 3 Musketeers, a favorite inherited from my dad!
1. Black licorice, while people tend not to like the taste I don’t think they mind the smell so much.
2. Ellen, love her sense of humor and dancing!
3. Candy corn…mmm sugar:)
1) Garlic!! I think I usually do smell like garlic!
2) Ellen….LOVE the dancing! She is positively positive fun.
3) Reese’s Pieces
I have made several grocery store requests in the past, but never thought to ask for Barney Butter! I am going to request it this weekend!
I totally brought a honeycrisp today too! Can’t wait to eat it!
1. Hmm, neither? But if I had to pick, black licorice!
2. Ellen, followed by Oprah. I love comedy too, and I also love how much Oprah gives back.
3. Candy corn, mixed with peanuts. Takes EXACTLY like a salted nut roll <3
Your breakfast looks so pretty! I think I might have that tomorrow morning
1. Definitely garlic. I oddly like the smell
2. Ellen for sure! She is too funny and seems like she really cares about people.
3. This is tough…probably the baby Snickers. I love them!
1.) GARLIC!! I looooove garlic
2.) Ellen, for sure – Dr. Phil & Oprah are way overrated.
3.) Mini Reese’s PB cups.
yog parfaits are the best!
garlic, hands down. growing up, if you could put onion + garlic in something, my mom already had it in there.
i heart oprah. and ellen. ugh, that is so tough. i can’t decide. okay, oprah – because i want her job
my fave halloween candy is probably baby ruths. i don’t know why. i also agree with you on the starburst. and i love laffy taffy (grape preferably).
good questions…i seriously cannot decide the last two still!
1) Most definitely garlic! I hate black licorice.
2) I can’t remember the last time I sat down and watched a talk show but I would probably have to say Ellen-she is hysterical!
3) reese’s peanut butter cups-hands down!
1. garlic!
2. ellen — she’s so easy going. the other 2 — i’m agreeing with veggie girl. they’re way too overrated!
3. candy corn!!!! but i never get it. haha!
great breakfast!
1. black licorice, for sure
2. Ellen – she’s so funny!
3. everything
I’m a candy-holic!
*licorice
*Oprah- LOVE her.
*reese’s for sure- I’m a sucker for PB!
1-garlic
2-Oprah
3-Reeses Peanut Butter Cups
I use English Muffins for shredded meat sandwiches too. They are great for work. http://runninginflats.blogspot.com. I wrote about yogurt and english muffins for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Now that is a gorgeous bowl of breakfast fun.
1) Garlic
2) I can’t pick one – I don’t like talk shows
3) Candy Corn!
Hmmm,
1. Definately garlic coz I cant stand licorice
2. Oprah…I seem to be the only one here who doesnt “get” Ellen!
3. Mini mars bars!
1. Garlic. I absolutely cannot stand the taste or smell of black licorice. Nauseating. Plus I love garlic. I’m weird but it’s homey to me.
2. Ellen! Freaking love her. Seriously – I can be sitting at home working on a job app getting frustrated, turn on Ellen and within minutes I look like a crazy lady laughing by myself.
3. Hmmm…I haven’t partaken upon Halloween candy in a while, but I think when I was a kid I liked the mini Hershey’s candy bars. I don’t know why, but in my kid mind it was the closest to a “real” candy bar. Although I definitely never got rid of any chocolate in my trick or treat bag.
1) Black Licorice
2) I do not like Talk Shows! Sorry! =(
3) Anything with CHOCOLATE!!!
=) Laura
P.S. That yogurt parafait was AMAZING!!! I want to make one but our “berries” aren’t so good right now and also expensive on top of that. =(
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Love your parfait!
1. Rather smell like licorice any day!
2. I don’t watch talk shows! Gasp! They all annoy me.
3. Anything chocolate especially Snickers!
Great tips!
1. Garlic. Black licorice grosses me out so I couldn’t handle smelling like it all the time.
2. Oprah
3. Reeces pumpkins.
1. Would you rather smell like black licorice or garlic for the rest of your life? Licorice. I feel like people like it more than garlic so I won’t offend!
2. Who’s your favorite talk show host between Oprah, Ellen, Tyra and Dr. Phil? Oprah! Can’t stand Tyra or Dr. Phil, and Ellen’s schtick is getting old for me.
3. What’s your favorite Halloween candy? Mini nestle’s crunch!! I love them better than the big size because the crunch is more concentrated!
1) garlic – I hate licorice
2) Tyra – bc I can laugh at her ridiculousness (sorry Tyra lovahs :/)
3) M&Ms — fave candy anytime – addiction over here
I tried my first honeycrip last night, quite tasty and crisp. I am not sure it has won me over the way Pink Ladies do, but one heck of a good apple.
I am with you on ellen, of the three. Laughing is essential to my being. I like Bonnie Hunt a great deal, as well.
Your breakfast looks amazing!!
1. Garlic, definitely!!
2. Oprah
3. Anything chocolate
1. No question, black licorice!! Love the smell of anise, HATE garlic. It’s a curse (garlic is in sooo many things), but I really despise the smell & taste.
2. Ellen!
3. I’m not much of a candy person, but I’ll go with candy corn because it screams “Halloween!”
I think we need to eat Starburst together. I actually throw away the pinks, and the yellows are my favorite! Shall we do a swap after Halloween?!
1. Garlic for sure.
2. Ellen is just so much fun to watch!
3. Snickers is my favorite.
Your parfait is so pretty. Mine never turn out as pretty as yours or Ks. Always tastes good though!
1. Garlic. I put garlic in almost everything I cook so I prob do smell like it often. As long as I don’t smell like garlic breath, I’m good
2. Ellen! I never get to watch it, but I love her.
3. Mini Heath bars or just plain milk chocolate. Or mini boxes of Hot Tameles!
1. Black licorice – I love the flavor and aroma of star anise.
2. Ellen! She’s positive and light-hearted. I appreciate people who don’t take themselves too seriously.
3. Miniature Reese’s peanut butter cups! (And, I’m with you on the yellow Starburst – I can’t stand the flavor of artificial citrus or banana candy.)
beauitful parfait and the leftovers look super good! i loved that simple crock pot recipe. do you think it would be just as good with chicken? i don’t eat much pork. love the honey crisps! yum!
1. licorice, although people *may* mistake the scent for jagermeister and think i am some drunkard
2. ellen all the way! she is hilarious.
3. i don’t eat candy (new year’s resolution) but if i were able to.. probably toblerone!
1. Licorice, definitely!
2. I agree with you. Ellen! She’s by far my favorite, she keeps her show light and fun. Hardly ever sad.
3. Skittles and Peppermint Patties are my weakness! Mmmm, love Halloween!
PS Your blog is making my grocery list growing… I have several of your recipes that I’m going to try soon!
1. Garlic. Haven’t you seen every single tv show/book that’s available right now, apparently our days are burgening with vampires!
2. I don’t watch cable but I love Ellen in general.
3. Mini York patties.
OK I’ve been searching the whole WDM for Barney Butter! Might I ask what grocery store is stocking it? Thanks!!
1. Garlic because I hate black licorice (but red is a different story).
2. Oprah
3. Carmel apple pops!
PS – might have to make pulled pork soon, that looks really good and perfect for end of summer – start of fall dinner!
Making a yogurt mess is such a joy. YOu can change the toppings daily to make it fun. I love to do that for a nice snack or dessert. Lately it has been almond butter, butter scotch powder, and granola in greek yogurt.
1. Would you rather smell like black licorice or garlic for the rest of your life? Garlic. I eat it constantly so I probably already smell like it.
2. Who’s your favorite talk show host between Oprah, Ellen, Tyra and Dr. Phil? I love Ellen because she is hilarious.
3. What’s your favorite Halloween candy? I liek the mini dark snickers. So fun and just the right size.
oh wowee. GARLIC prob. i mean roasted garlic?
licorice is pretty nast!!
that parfait looks amaaaaaaaaaazing!!!
happy thursday lady!
1) Garlic 2)Dr.Phil 3) Smarties!
1. Definitely garlic – I HATE black licorice
2. Umm Ellen or Oprah. I like them both a lot!!
3. I looooove Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups and I always used to hide them when I was little so my sister wouldn’t steal mine!
OMy gosh you make a few ingredients look SO DAMN GOOD in that bowl!!!!! Why don’t my parfaits ever look like that?? hehehe
1. I’m with you on the garlic!!! definitely a no brainer here.
2. Oprah! She’s near and dear to my heart since i’ve watched her since i was 4 years old…all the way in Hong Kong!
3. Caramel apple lollipops! I used to love starbursts (pink are my fave too!) but one time, a candy pulled out one of my big fillings and i had to get it replaced for $300!!! NOT worth it, so watch out girlie!!
1. Black licorice. I love garlic, but I actually am mildly allergic to it.
2. Ellen by a mile.
3. Tootsie rolls are my favorite, but only the chocolate ones. I never understood what the deal was with those other flavors. Ick.
1. Garlic all the way!
2. Talk shows – I guess Ellen if I had to watch them – not really a fan though
3. Halloween candy = Reese cups!
1) whatever my fiance enjoys the smell of better– I can’t smell anything!!
2) I never got on Oprah’s fan train and I’ve always been an Ellen girl , for the same reasons- – she cracks me UP!
3) Halloween candy… that’s a hard one as I love most candy. I’d have to say either the flavored tootsie rolls or mini peanut butter cups!
loove your cute and easy recipes! keep ‘em coming
Weeee!!!
1. Garlic. Hate black licorice.
2. Ellen by a million miles
3. Fun size 100 grand bars!!!! Bar far. And fun size Twixs
1. Both are bad options – I’d go with black licorice, I don’t want someone to think I have anything to do with vampires.
2. Oprah. But not the abuse/crying episodes. I’m more along the lines of bookclub, makeover, giveaway type.
3. Such a hard question. Last year I actually gave out Wendy’s fun size frosty coupons. Those were fab, especially when I had extra. But I love mini Twixs …
1- GARLIC!!!!!! i hate black licorice, and plus i have a mad love for my garlic friend!
2- ELLEN! her and i are homies for real. love her to death
3- M&M’s. i could seriously polish off a huge bag if i wanted to!
great questions today
That breakfast looks amazing! I love fruit & yogurt parfaits.
1. Garlic. I love that way it smells.
2. I don’t really watched afternoon talk shows…but I’d pick Ellen cause she’s funny.
3. My favorite Halloween candy are the mini Snickers! Those are always the best and as a kid I used to hide my stash from my sister so she couldn’t steal them.
What’s wrong with yellow starbursts?! Those ones are my fave.
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