Just another day in the neighborhood!
It’s a HOT one already, so I cooled off with a refreshing breakfast of a Greek Yogurt Parfait!
Looks like layers of fruit & yogurt, right?
Wrong! We’ve got cottage cheese in there too!
Reader Abby gave me the idea of mixing tangy cottage cheese with thick Greek yogurt and sweet berries, for an unforgettable treat.
She was spot on! Layers of Daisy Brand Cottage Cheese, a Raspberry Chobani Greek Yogurt, fresh blackberries, peaches and sliced almonds blew me away. Loved the textures & flavahhhhs!
I packed a HUGE Kitchen Sink Salad for lunch today.
In the mix:
- Mixed greens
- Spinach
- 1/2 cucumber
- Tomato
- Carrots
- Green onion
- Strawberries
Do you like adding fresh fruit to your salads? I think fruit makes the BEST salad topper. They totally brighten an otherwise same old, same old, salad.
I was rummaging around my cupboards last night and found a bag of this Lime + Salt Popcorn. It is AMAZING! Here’s my review. 
Now for the winners of the most popular, one-day giveaway on IGE yet – the MaraNatha Nut Butter Giveaway! Congrats to:
Allison: Ahh the Dark Chocolate is making my mouth water!!
maggie: I’d love to try their new Sunflower Seed Butter, I’ve never had it before!
Izzy: Just became a fan on Facebook! Izzyy xox
Congrats ladies! Email me your address at IowaGirlEats@hotmail.com, so I can get your coupon out in the mail to you!
In other news, sooomebody hit a birthday milestone today! My big brother turned 30! Yeesh, and I though I was getting old…kidding! Happy birthday, bro. 
And to the rest of you – happy hump day. Have a great one!
~~~~~
Complete this sentence:
“My favorite part of the summer so far has been _____.”
My favorite part of the summer so far has been going to the Farmer’s Market nearly every weekend, and my fabulous girl’s trip to Dallas!
Related posts:
Oohh my favourite part of the summer so far has been all the riding I’ve been doing! I missed SO much riding during the crazy snow and exams, it’s been fab to get back on my horse again
awww i totally got excited when i read that allison won!! wrong one
hahaha. my favorite part of the summer has been awesome weekend trips with my favorite people! happy hump day!!
I love adding fruit to my salads. You know its the only way I can eat them.
My favorite part of summer is coming up NOW! Going on vaca this weekend!
My favorite part of summer has been our trip to Chicago, farmer’s market, pool days, and lazy mornings!
my favorite part of summer has been playing with my new kitty, my 1st anniversary with husband, and a mother/sister trip to FL!
Your breakfast was similar to mine; in the bowl was organic vanilla yogurt, fresh peach sliced up, sliced almonds and golden flaxseed!
Favorite part of the summer was getting my new Enviro Steam Mop (not sure what that says about my life, lol). I wanted it for a long time and finally got it. It is amazing! Cleans the floors like nothing else and is soooooo easy. Doesn’t get much better than that.
My favorite part of the summer has been lunch dates and walks with a friend.
And I LOVE adding fruit to salads. I actually tend to have my salads with some fruit, summer or not.
My favorite part of summer so far has been going to England! I practically fell in love over there (with the country, not a man) and can’t wait to go back.
Have a great day!
my favorite part of the summer will likely be this weekend – girls weekend in NYC!
My favorite part of summer so far….beach days and morning runs. Yet to come…Healthy Living Summit.
My favorite part of summer has been farmers markets and my upocoming vacation with the hubs….can’t wait!! I love adding fruit to my salads too. Feta is always a must for the awesome flava and saltiness. I only use EVOO & balsamic vinegar for dressing, I like the sweetnees of the fruit with saltiness of the cheese and the tang of the balsamic. Sometimes I throw in a handful of unsalted sunflower seeds.:)
My favorite part of the summer so far has been take my daughters to the pool and weekly trips to the 3 great Farmers markets we have in Omaha.
My favorite part of the summer has been visits to the farmer’s market and working with habitat for humanity.
my favorite part of summer so far has been the BEACH and trips with my family!
Best part of summer has been all the weekend road trips to cabins and such – love summertime adventures!
I think my favorite part of the summer will be my surprise bday trip tomorrow! I cannot wai!
My favorite part of summer has been losing 15 pounds.
Fresh produce and nice weather have made it pretty easy!
my favorite part of the summer has been joining farrell’s. I am in the best shape of my life and have really done a 180 on my eating habits!
Lime and salt popcorn? Weird…
Haha! My favorite part of the summer has been spending two weeks traveling around Italy!
Best of summer!? The weather, hands down. Last summer’s weather was awful and this summer it’s perfectly hot, steamy, and sunny. Just like we like it for the pool! I also really enjoyed completing my first full marathon.
Thats a good idea to add the cottage cheese!
The best part of summer so far was going to the beach with my husband and puppy!
Also, I have 8 giveaways going on on my blog right now if anyone is interested!
I love fruit in salad… It is just so “summer” to me. Strawberries and blueberries are the best, but blackberries are a close runner-up.
I’ve been wanting to try that popcorn ever since you first reviewed it, but I haven’t been able to find it in stores.
“My favorite part of summer has been visiting Austria for the first time!”
I actually prefer not to put fruit in my salad because I think it deserves to be eaten alone and savored! That’s just my opinion, although I always love the look/idea of your salads.
Favorite part of this summer has def been the perfect weather!
My favorite part of the summer so far has been our trip to Oregon last week when it was hot and humid at home, and finishing my AmeriCorps job so I can move onto something new (hopefully soon)!
Everything looks yummy, as always. Best part of summer, thus far, has been lazy weekend days with the family either enjoying the pool, lounging on the patio, playing yard games, and taking a lot of photos of the kids.
I love that idea! I heart cottage cheese.
My favorite part has been the pool with friends, hands down. And ice cream
What a great way to double up on the Protein! Love that idea!
Urgh, I can’t stand cottage cheese but otherwise your breakfast looks pretty! I’m glad you are enjoying summer – ours seems to have gone AWOL!! I agree that fruit is amazing in salads.
Omg, I just freaked out!! Best way to end my long day at work
Emailing you NOW!!
izzyy
xo
My favorite part of the summer so far has been my grandfathers funeral, while it was also an extremely sad time, it was wonderful to have our entire family come together to celebrate the life of an amazing man!
i went to hy vee today- and i had to grab a larabar after you ‘ve been talking about them! We also grabbed some Chia
Keep giving us good suggestions, I’m intrigued!
So far my favorite part of this summer was last weekend. We went camping with all my friends to a lake with clear ocean blue water. It was filled with great friends, wakeboarding, wake surfing, and lots of laughing. But…I leave for three weeks in Italy on the 10th so I have a feeling that will be the highlight! I can’t wait!!
Quick question…do you use dressing on your salads?
Greek yogurt and cottage cheese in one dreamy bite? That sounds amazing–I’ll have to try that!
My favorite part of the summer has been taking my niece to the amusement park and on her first log flume ride. I think she pretty much hated it but I know she will ride it again!
…my trail marathon in Mongolia.
My favorite part of summer thus far has been blueberry picking and canning my own jam. I’ll get to enjoy fresh blueberry jam well into the winter.
Girls only va-cay: my 15 year old and I spent 4 days on Sanibel Island, FL. Pure bliss and wonderful mother-daughter bonding!
My favorite part of summer so far has been all of the races I’ve gotten to run. This is my first year competing, and I’ve been having such a good time getting out there and meeting new people.
My favorite part of summer was my 4 week holiday <3