TJ’s – you failed me this AM. I went through 4 Trader Joe’s peaches this morning for my breakfast.
The first 3 were rotten, and the last 1 was still bland and mushy.
Pretty sure I’ll be taking my receipt back to them – $3 for one mushy peach? No thank you.
My honeydew was also under-ripe. I’m in denial about summer being over.
But it was still tasty š
- Strawbs
- 1 blech peach
- 2% Greek yogurt
- Sunbutter
- Flaxmeal
- Granola (in the middle layer)
- Honeydew (obvs)
As I was making my bowl downstairs, some of my roommate’s guy friends were eyeing my bowl in awe. Their words were “beautiful”. Oh those boys…how silly.
Honestly, the Trader Joe’s 2% yogurt tasted hardly any different than the 0%. They’re both creamy and sour. Maybe in other brands it makes a difference?
I’m really tired and overwhelmed right now with work, so I’m just going to quickly go through my afternoon eats.
Peet’s 2-pump pumpkin soy latte at the library:
And I dropped into Einstein’s to pick up 2 excitements.
Pumpkin cream cheese (oh yes, you read that right) and something special which will show it’s face on the blog this week. Just wait for it.
Snack after the library consisted of my last Banana bomb muffin with sunbutter
And the other half of this yogurt from the other morning.
Dinner was mucho leftovers.
A slice of my ricotta pizza frittata.
And some blurry poop mush lentil & potato soup.
All my pictures of the soup turned out horrid, so we’ll stick with the frittata. K?
With a sunbutter filled date to finish it off.
(Please ignore our granny style rug in the background. It covers up the massive stains on our carpet caused by the margarita machine that the previous tenants owned)
I’m off to work on a group project, and when I get home this
And maybe this
are both probably in my future.
Giveaway!
In other news, I was in shock when I realized so many of you had yet to try See’s Candy. Maybe I was just raised on it, but it was always a tradition to get a sucker and a sample everytime we went to the mall. It seems that it’s mostly a west coast chain? So, in order to spread the love, I decided to pick up a few See’s treats for a giveaway!
Here we have –
- 6 suckers (1 of each flavor + 2 pumpkin spice) – I’m in love with their suckers. Butterscotch all the way!
- Small chocolate variety pack
I wanted to purchase a few of my favorite chocolates, but they don’t box them up when you select them. They put them unwrapped into a baggie, and I didn’t think that would fly. So hopefully this suprise pack has some good flavors in it.
In order to enter the giveaway: (1 entry for each)
1. Post a comment on this post.
2. Add me on twitter and tweet about this giveaway. (Post another comment when you’ve done so)
3. Post a link on your blog to spread the candy joys! (Make sure it pingbacks or post here with the link that you did)
The contest will end Wednesday, October 14 and I’ll pick a winner Thursday morning!
TJ’s HAVE stopped the pumpkin scones…but Silk have brought back pumpkin soy milk. I am obsessed with pumpkin and kinda figure you are too š I have never heard of See’s candy- where do you get it?
I tweeted! Already following (eatsleeplaugh)
Woot for candy!
That’s horrible about TJ. If anything I’ve always gotten nicely underripened fruit from them to let ripe myself
Hm that sounds yummy! Never heard of those candies!
Bummer about the peaches…that’s the worst, especially three (possibly four) in a row!! I’d get my booty back there ASAP!
yum yum yum!
i once got really bad beets. they definitely let me return them though!
I’ve never even heard of this candy? But doesn’t mean that I don’t obvi want to try it!!! As for TJ’s, they have left me disappointed on a few occasions with produce (think rotten onions)… grrr, sorry you had to deal with that too š¦
tweeted too, of course!! š have a great night girl
Sorry about the peach mishap, that’s miserable! I’ve tried a few of the See’s candies, but never the pumpkin flavored pops! Yum
woot for candy giveaway!! and that really sucks about TJ’s peaches…I’ve actually never had good luck with peaches, and something about the furry skin has always bugged me…anyway at least you had a nice ending with what looks like an amazing brownie!
Ooooh, I luuurve candy! I’m all over this giveaway š
At this rate, all this pumpkin is going to lead to a lot of orange bloggers š
Oh dear. I didn’t know TJ could disappoint like that! you can ask them for a refund, though.
Yay candy giveaway! š
Oh goodness, I would love to win some See’s candy š®
I’ve tried it a few times before (YUM) when people have brought it to me as gifts, but I’m fairly certain you can only get it on the far far away west coast! š
Haha, I have had plenty of poop mush pictures in my experience, but most still tasted good:)
Yay for pumpkin candy!
MMMM I ā¤ all that is pumpkin! š
what! pumpkin shmear! i need to get some asap!
i love all this pumpkin!! pumpkin cream cheese? say what!
candy giveaway! awesome š
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sorry about the disappointing peaches and that you went to 4 tjs. frustrating!
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Candy giveaway. Yes please
I’ve heard of their candy…I think it was on The Food Network….so I would love to try it for the first time….enjoy!
im loving the melon bowl!!!
I linked back this morning
Great giveaway, can a UK blogger enter? If yes than I would love to enter.
Not so much a fan of under-ripe melon, but definitely one of candy! Thanks for the giveaway!
I hate it when I get back from the store to find rotten food – yuck! Anyways the brownie looks amazing and a helpful way to forget the peaches š
I love See’s Candy, but have never tried the pumpkin lollipop! I am addicted to the dark chocolate – a movie snack necessity.
For the most part I don’t like TJ’s fruit – had too many bad experiences. But, it’s still one of my fave places for everything else!
omg PUMPKIN CREAM CHEESE ?!
i sooo wish cream cheese didnt make me SO sick!
crappy deal about those peaches, its a good idea to take the receipt back, i never thought of doing that before!
those lollies look soo yummy. if i dont win, i will have to try to find a sees somewhere! its probably in the city … i have been know to drive hours into the city just for foods haha
I love candy and would love to try them!
Just tweeted!
Love candy, love chocolate, mmmm, butterscotch. Would love to taste some š
P.S. Sorry about the peaches, I get riled up about bad fruit too.
MMMM! Pumpkin Spice Lolipops! I am loving all of the pumpkinin spice that is in the air! Starbuck’s Pumpkin Spice Latte, anyone! š
mmm, i LOVE sees! never tried the pumpkin spice lollipop before but BUTTERSCOTCH IS AMAZEEEEEE.
That pumpkin cream cheese sounds so good! I’ve never heard of this candy but would love to try it!
LINKAGE!! š
http://nutritiousisdelicious.blogspot.com/2009/10/dont-let-bed-bugs-bitefail.html
I have a major sweet tooth & those look just lovely!
Linked Back!
http://busylittlelexi.wordpress.com/2009/10/12/meet-me-monday-4/
Tweeted! I was already following you.
I am deffinately diggin your pizza fritatta, two of my favorite easy foods combined looks amazing.
Well I probably shouldn’t enter and leave this giveaway for peeps who don’t have a sees candy in their area…but I wanted to comment to say that the comments your roommates guy friends made about your melon yogurt bowl made me laugh. “Beautiful!” Anywho, that pumpkin cream cheese looks delish!
Linked back!
http://www.missymaintains.com/2009/10/welcome-home-daisy.html
I’ve never seen a candy giveaway before! how fun! I’d love to try those suckers!
um, i NEED pumpkin schmear in my life! yum! i cant win your giveaway, candy is off limits to me and the boyf! it was our NYR.
This is ironic because my friend was just teasing me about how i’ve never tried See’s Candies before. Wish I could link back, but I have yet to start a blog!
Ooooooooh! Butterscotch are amaaaaaazing but you can’t get those on the east coast!!! *crosses fingers!*
I tweeted about the giveaway too… I included the blog link, and @yourtwittername!
You have answered my prayers girl! when you talked about See’s candy the last time, i totally was like “i need to try that” and now HOPEFULLY i will be able to! crossin my fingers girl!!!!
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I think See’s is totally a west coast thing. I’m from Oregon, but live in Virginia right now, and it’s nowhere to be found! We actually have a secret stash of truffles in the closet for a See’s emergency!
The pumpkin pops look incredible!
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I just linked your giveaway on my blog! š yay!
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o and i tweeted! hehe!
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i love my dates sunbutter filled (that’s what she said? hmmm)
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oh you are too cute with your giveaways! i have never tried see’s products either, what is going on here? thanks for spreading the candy love š
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LINKAGE! š Thanks!
http://nutritiousisdelicious.blogspot.com/2009/10/coffeeyes-to-start-and-finish.html
See’s Candies! Yum~~
http://twitter.com/tcarolinep/status/4818697628 @tcarolinep follower!
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what a pumpkin filled post! LOVE IT!!!
i love the pumpkin schmear hahaah great title on the container!!
and peets + pumpkin pump soy latte = HEAVEN
so excited for this giveaway, tay!! š
http://onefitfoodie.blogspot.com/2009/10/beautiful-harley-day.html
LINKED BACK!!
Great giveaway! Thanks for the opportunity!
For those looking, enter See’s Candies into a google search. And while it is a west coast treat, you can now find it in a lot of major airports and at all the Disneys. Good luck! Plus, when you order online you can custom mix anything you want!
Sorry to hear about the not-so-fabulous peaches. At least your breakfast still LOOKS fantastic. š
That candy sounds so delicious… I’ve never even heard of it before. What a fun giveaway for Halloween!
xxoo
Heather
I am sorry for your TJ’s experience this morning…I guess they can’t always be perfect š
I have never heard about that kind of candy before and would love to try some!
Pumpkin cream cheese?? That sounds amazing! I am going to have to try that! I love seasonal flavors they brighten my day š
Ooo – awesome! I love me some good candy š
Bummer about the peaches! I would definitely go in and demand a refund!
so im pretty obsessed with anything and everything pumpkin. with my major sweet tooth those lollipops are calling my name!
These look so delicious. I’m drooling.
I’m following through RSS feeds–is that right? Clearly I’m new to the bloggy world š I’m going to tweet about this, too. My username is xxdeed
Boo hope TJs can help you out!
I’ve never had that candy either… sounds so yum!
pumpkin spice lollipops!!! What could be more delicious than that. I would love to try them!
wow, i haven’t been to sees in ages. i didn’t know they added pumpkin spice lollipops to the limited edition line up. i miss those suckers, i had the same experience growing up. a sucker every mall trip (peanut butter was my favorite) & a sample!
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I adore See’s Candy! I use to live on the West Coast (I.e. it was available) but now that I moved across the country I can’t find it near me! I’d love to win!
I linked back to your giveaway here:
http://lifeloveviolin.blogspot.com/2009/10/major-clothes-shopping-success.html
I also linked your giveaway on my site!!!! http://www.tropicalhappiness.com/
This sounds good… I’m most excited about the chocolate. Thanks!
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I share your passion for the See’s butterscotch lollipops!! They are delicious. I link their mini non-lollipop version too. I use to be obsessed with their Nutty Chew Bars too.
Link back here:
My tweet:
I LOVE See’s candy. I didn’t know until I went to college on the east coast that they are just a CA company. I love how you get a sample for just walking into the store. Those suckers are really good…my favorite thing they have though is called Dark Bordeaux…Brown sugar buttercream dipped in dark chocolate (had to look it up online). It’s amazing!
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Mmmm candy!
My tweet: http://twitter.com/brynne88 and my post: http://brynneinbalance.wordpress.com!
I’ve never even heard of See’s candy before today, but my interest and taste buds are definitely peaked.
I just tweeted about the giveaway.
I just discovered you blog, and I’m already pining for pumpkin cream cheese after reading the most recent posts. Also, I just want to thank you for the inspiration for healthy eating!