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Tuesday, July 28, 2009

Fast Tuesday (cookies, pasta, salad)

Today seemed to fllllyyyy by at work! I was super busy working on a proposal which was fabulous! I am not a very good creative writer, but technical writing seems to come much more naturally :). After work, I got started on a big batch of Oatmeal Chocolate Chip cookies. My brother in-laws birthday is coming up and he is a HUGE fan of these cookies. I am shipping out the batch with a few of his other favorite foods :)


While the cookies were baking, I made up some light cauliflower and spinach pasta for Josh:


and then I headed out the door to teach Body Attack. When I got back, I wasn't really in the mood for pasta so I made up a big salad. I included romaine, cauliflower, broccoli slaw, pea pods, lots of white beans, sun dried tomatoes and topped it with olive oil and balsamic vinegar. On the side I had a plum.



Not sure whats on tap for dessert yet.

Thank you guys SO much for all the PB/AB brand suggestions. Your list included:

I hope to try each of these soon! Thank you again for all the suggestions!!!!

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31 comments:

  1. ~M~July 28, 2009 at 8:38 PM

    Sun dried tomatoes are so good on salads!

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  2. Allie (Live Laugh Eat)July 28, 2009 at 8:44 PM

    How sweet of you to send him cookies. I miss the days in middle and high school when birthdays meant batches upon batches of baked goods from friends!

    I saw Barney Butter at Fresh Market and almost got it...until I saw the $9.49 price tag! I want to try it soo badly!

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  3. Amanda (Two Boos Who Eat)July 28, 2009 at 8:48 PM

    That pasta looks really tasty! I am rarely in the mood for pasta but I'd definitely try that

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  4. Creative Classroom CoreJuly 28, 2009 at 8:49 PM

    Those are some super yummy looking cookies :) You are so sweet to send them :)

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  5. MandyJuly 28, 2009 at 9:28 PM

    you are too sweet for sending you bro-in-law the cookies :) oatmeal raisin are my absolute favorite!!! i bet yous are amazing!

    btw, thank you for stopping by and for your encouragement! i really appreciated it!

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  6. AnonymousJuly 28, 2009 at 9:46 PM

    AH oatmeal chocolate chip are my FAVORITE!! I need to try some Barney Butter too--unfortunately I already have plenty of butters stacked up in the fridge. Sigh!

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  7. LaurenJuly 28, 2009 at 9:48 PM

    You are so adorable, I love your PB list from everyone with your thoughts on each! :)

    I had sun dried tomatoes in my salad tonight and was reminded how much I adore them with the first bite.

    Hope you had a fantastic day hun

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  8. DevaJuly 28, 2009 at 9:49 PM

    mmmmm cookies!

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  9. fittingbackinJuly 28, 2009 at 9:49 PM

    That pasta looks amazing - I have to try it! Those cookies look awesome too. :)

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  10. MariaJuly 28, 2009 at 9:59 PM

    My day was SLOW! Love the cookies! I am sure they will be appreciated:) That is a lot of nut butters, thanks for putting a list together. I will have to sneak some when hubs isn't around:)

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  11. allijagJuly 28, 2009 at 10:04 PM

    I love Josh's meal and your meal! :) I'm apparently a PB novice - I haven't heard of a good handful of those!!

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  12. UnknownJuly 28, 2009 at 10:11 PM

    you are one awesome sister-in-law :)

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  13. AnnaJuly 28, 2009 at 10:15 PM

    Oooo cookies, yes please. TJ's roasted salted almond butter is the ultimate AB in my book, and the cheapest, too! $4.99, can't beat it. I can send you some if you're not near a TJ's, just say the word! I truly believe that everyone must try this nut butter!

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  14. AnonymousJuly 28, 2009 at 10:20 PM

    totally agree on the roasted/salted TJ's brand..soo good! Although Maranatha is my top fave- just not for my wallet :D

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  15. AnonymousJuly 28, 2009 at 10:21 PM

    Ooh, oatmeal chocolate chip cookies are so good! I first had them at a little hippie stand, and now I'm hooked!

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  16. LK- Healthy DeliciousJuly 28, 2009 at 10:41 PM

    I never would have thought to put broccoli slaw on a salad, but that looks so good!

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  17. Nutritious is DeliciousJuly 28, 2009 at 11:05 PM

    Archer Farms Chocolate PB is phenomenal! Try it!

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  18. AnonymousJuly 28, 2009 at 11:31 PM

    lol, Itzy, are you really gonna try them all? What fun! Can't wait for your opinions on them!

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  19. Trying To HealJuly 29, 2009 at 12:34 AM

    ah, don't try the cinnamon pb by archer farms at target! it's horrrrrible!!

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  20. EsiJuly 29, 2009 at 12:45 AM

    I have *got* to get some plums this weekend. I haven't had any yet this season. Those cookies look great!

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  21. AnonymousJuly 29, 2009 at 1:51 AM

    Those cookies look great :D

    Good luck with the almond butter testing! I'm kind of glad I can only get one brand here... I would never be able to choose one otherwise :P

    Have a great Wednesday!

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  22. The Purple CarrotJuly 29, 2009 at 6:32 AM

    I love plums! : )

    That looks like a pretty stinkin' good list of PB there, yum!

    Glad work flew by, that's always nice, isn't it?? And I agree, technical writing seems to come much more naturally for me too!

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  23. EveJuly 29, 2009 at 6:50 AM

    Those cookies look great!! My husband says all the cookies I make taste "too healthy!" lol

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  24. Yum YuckyJuly 29, 2009 at 6:54 AM

    I gotta get back on the cauliflower train. Such a yummy veggie that I always overlook.

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  25. veronJuly 29, 2009 at 8:13 AM

    Wow, you've been busy. Everything sounds delicious! Your brother-in-law is lucky to have those goodies shipped to him. :)

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  26. Alison Can ReadJuly 29, 2009 at 8:38 AM

    Thanks for a review of the PB brands. Your cookies look yummy - a lot like the ones I made yesterday.
    BTW, I awarded you the Lovely Blog award.

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  27. PriyankaJuly 29, 2009 at 8:54 AM

    The salad looks really nice! I love the addition of white beans in your salads!

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  28. K from ksgoodeatsJuly 29, 2009 at 8:59 AM

    That list of nut butters is like the Holy Grail to bloggers! Way to go on the cookies - they look great! I'm sure your BIL will love them :)

    Happy Wednesday, Miss Erica!!

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  29. JulieJuly 29, 2009 at 12:22 PM

    <3 Naturally More <3 and if you like something a little sweeter go with Better N Peanut Butter!

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  30. BridgetJuly 29, 2009 at 4:03 PM

    YUM Nutbutters!! I tend to go with TJ's...it's usually the cheapest too, not to mention delish! Too bad they discontinued their cashew butter.

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  31. AnonymousJuly 29, 2009 at 4:52 PM

    I didn't see your post recommending PB/AB but can I recommend Earth Balance PB? I just tried it recently, and it's pretty tasty!

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