They say bad things happen in threes. Well I’m two for three and it’s not even 8am! 
Well, ok – they’re not technically bad things, rather, more annoying things – but still! First it started raining two minutes into my morning Mom walk, then the cream I poured into my freshly brewed, delectable vanilla biscotti coffee curdled.
Rats!
Thankfully breakfast was better. It incorporated Justin’s Almond Butter!
I’ve been hearing about the magical properties of Justin’s nut butter for ages around blog land, but have never been able to find any myself. A friend of mine, who has access to the goods, offered to send me some to try and I promptly agreed! 
I knew exactly which one I wanted to try first – Justin’s Maple Nut Butter. Of all the varieties, I heard this one was the best!
I sqeeeeeezed,
and drizzled.
UMMMMM – this is honey roasted peanut butter’s almond counterpart!!!!!
It’s got that homemade, gritty texture and oh-so sweet honey/maple taste.
3/4 of the pack went onto a sliced Pink Lady Apple and banana, the other 1/4 went straight to the kisser. 
I hear Justin’s is expensive, but if you have access, I highly reccommend. Thanks Chelsea!!
I’ve got a very interesting lunch today. Mostly because it includes a Pluot!
70% plum and 30% apricot, the pluot is said to be super sweet and is sometimes referred to as a “dinosaur egg” because of it’s spotted appearance. Ben and I spied them at the grocery store this weekend and could not pass them up. I’ll let you know what I think.
Also got a Kitchen Sink Salad!
In the mix:
- Mixed greens
- Carrot
- Roma tomato
- Dried cranberries
- Chopped almonds
- Pepper Jack cheese
Tast-ay!
Ok, I’ve cooled down. The sun is now peeking through the clouds and since I didn’t go on my walk, I now have time to go get a coffee before work! A friend of mine gave me a Caribou Coffee gift card that I think I’ll use. I used to drink C’bou all the time when I lived in Minneapolis – there were more locations there, where it’s HQ’d, than McDonald’s it seemed – but it’s sort of fallen off my radar. I love that they have sugar-free caramel syrup, which is exactly what I think I’ll get in my delicious iced latte. YUM!
Just in case I still need convincing that this day will turn out fine, I’ll stare at this picture of my nephew for awhile. Heart. Breaker.
Happy Tuesday from Finn and me!
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Today’s going to be a good day because ________.
Today’s going to be a good day because I’m trying out a new recipe for dinner tonight. Yes!
He is so adorable!
I am loving the Justin’s nutbutters lately too. So good!
I love his little Huskers jacket!
(even though I am definitely an Ohio Buckeye through and through.)
Caribou, Justin’s Almond butter and a pluot. What an awesome day in my mind!
Today is going to be a good day because the humidity is going to break! I teach and the school was H-O-T yesterday! (My room was not 90 degrees like the lady across the hall but still hot.) It is tolerable now, by afternoon should be GREAT. And I got a great workout with Total Body Toner by The Firm before work.
I just want to try ANY maple nutbutter! I can never find maple Justin’s or PB&Co in my area.
Can’t wait to hear what dinner is. And today is going to be a good day for me because my sister comes over on Tuesdays. Yay!
awhh you changed the top pictures. love!! and pluots are awesome just fyi. today is going to be a good day because i’m leaving an hour early and hoping my bike gets delivered!!
A hybrid fruit! LOVE IT!
Today is going to be a good day because I’m about to have my first taste of squeezy Justin’s almond butter too, and judging by your reaction, that can only be a good thing!
Get OUT of here. I am eating my first pluot today!!
I LOVE pluots – more than plums! I think you’ll like it.
Today will be a good day because after 48 hours of rain, the sun’s out!
Awh, I love his Husker jacket!
Today’s a good day, because I’m dressed to kill.
I hear that Justin’s will be soon available at Whole Foods!! I’m not sure if you have one nearby but if I spy it at mine, I’ll be sure to let you know! I actually saw a container of Justin’s Chocolate Almond the other day at TJ Maxx.
But anyway, as always your salad looks fantastic and puts my grocery-day PB&J to shame.
I am so excited they have Justin’s @ Central Market so I am going to go sniff it out after work!! I went on the Justin’s site and also found~ Justin’s Natural Chocolate Hazelnut Butter Squeeze Packs……that sounds soooooo good!
Also, I have never heard of a Plout! I am going to have to check that one out:)
Have a fab day! After this morning- it has no where to go but UP!
I just saw Justin’s AB at Target in Ankeny last night! It looked like the individual packets were sold out, but they still had it in jars, it was a little pricey, but maybe it’s worth it!
Today is going to be a good day because it’s the final day of summer vacation, and school starts tomorrow!
I adore Justin’s Maple Nut Butter. (I eat it straight out of the jar!) I was introduced to it by my cousin who lives in Texas. She gets her butter at Super Target stores. Maybe there’s a Super Target near you?
I haven’t tried the other flavors, though, so would love your opinion on them!
Today is going to be a good day because I start my on-campus classes. I am so excited! British Literature II and Practicum in Publishing might sound nerdy, but for me they are where it’s at!
Have a grand day!
It’s going to be a good day because the heat broke. Finally!
I love Justin’s, so good.
Your nephew is beyond adorable.
That is so funny. I just picked up some pluots last night at the store! There must be a ton of them in season right now. They are delicious
Today is gonna be a good day because I am putting together my cute Passpost “Save the Dates” tonight! I love fun crafts!
My husband is an ingredient food broker, and he recently went to a food show where he MET JUSTIN!! You would have thought he met Oprah or something by how excited I was when he told me! The best part, though, was that he brought me back nut butter samples
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Oh, and I think pluots are amazing!! They are right up there with nectarines as one of my very favorite summer fruits!
I LOVE Justin’s. It’s made just down the way from my house and we’ve been eating it by the spoonful for years. Sooo good!
Today is going to be a good day because it was chilly enough for me to put on my bathrobe this morning.
yay for the near-arrival of fall!
justins maple almond butter is some of my favorite nut butter! Looks delicious
I can’t wait to see what you think of a the pluot. I’ve always wanted to try some of the “hybrid” fruits and veggies!
…summer has finally arrived in Northern Cali! Highs will be in the 90s–taking the kids to the underused pool today
today is going to be a good day because it just needs to be(yesterday was not so great). power of positive thinking!
I wish my breakfasts looked 1/2 as good as yours!
today is going to be a good day because I read your post, eating oatmeal and going for a 4 miler in a bit!
today is going to be a good day because i get to relax at home! school starts next week so i took this week off from my part-time job to relax and get some things ready for the semester. and i love pluots! just got them at the store this AM & ate one a few min ago.
love it!
Pluots are seriously my favorite fruit of all time. They are delicious, you will love!
I am jealous of your nut butters. I’ve debated on ordering Justin’s since they’re nowhere to be found in SoDak. And your nephew is freakin’ adorable!!! Almost as cute as my son!
Today’s going to be a good day because I’ve already gotten my workout in, and I’m feeling pretty good (that may change after lunch when I’m ready for a nap, though!)!
That pluot looks super cool. I’ll have to scope out my grocery store for them! Today is going to be a good day because….it’s supposedly the last day of rain in Boston! Yipee!!
That nut butter does look good and what better way to enjoy it than on fruit. Delish! Hope you have a good day.
Oh, and I like the new header!
I have seen the Justin’s AB at all the Super Targets around Des Moines, they usually have the maple packets but not in the jar.
so, the other day i was at hyvee and they had something similar….plumcots. They were all a more purple color, yet fuzzy like a apricot.
odd.
this pic of Finn just made my afternoon!
As pp have said, they have JB at Super Targets around DSM, for sure at the one in West Glen.
Agree about the JB – also at Hy-Vee in WDM. You have to peek up on the top shelf for the packets though
I love apricots and plums- I need to track down pluots! Your nephew is too cute for words
…because the sun is shining and I’m going have another killer workout!
Justin’s IS pretty awesome–I love the chocolate hazelnut butter!
That breakfast is so simple, yet looks absolutely delicious! I see that in my future. I HEART Justin’s almond butter. I need to just suck it up and fork out the cash for some soon. But for now I am happy as a clam with my $4 Trader Joe’s almond butter.
Oh, and thanks for the comment on my post about your Chipotle rice! It was SUCH a hit – it’s a keeper!
I’ve heard so much about justin’s lately, you’re making me want to try some even more!
Your salad looks delicious, I think I might have to recreate it this week. Thanks for the inspiration
I just found the Justin’s chocolate nut butters. The hazelnut is pretty good, but I’m really looking forward to trying almond!
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