Hi there

Gosh, did that weekend fly by or what?! Hope everyone had a good one! Jas and I had quite a busy weekend

But before I get into that, I need to rant! Yesterday Jason and I set out to do our grocery shopping, most of the time we buy what we can at Wal-Mart and then finish off our grocery shopping at Harris Teeter. Well, upon going through the aisles at Wal-Mart, I noticed how their “Great Value” brand is taking over shelves. Things that I used to find there, I could not find this time, for example: Organic black beans, Kashi granola bars, organic bananas..ect. I was becoming one huffy shopper.

It’s not that I have to buy organic all the time, but I like to at least buy it when I can. Just when I was thinking of throwing in the towel and going ahead and getting things I didn’t really want, I saw their garlic (in produce) was basically all rotten!!! Ok. No biggie. I just won’t buy garlic from here. I walk over to get some hummus and before I toss it into the buggy, I glance at the expiration date: 10/16/09!!!!!!!!! That was pretty much it with me. I was DONE with Wal-Mart and their sucky produce. I want to feel comfortable about the things I buy to eat and I don’t like having to settle.

I’m pretty sure Jason thought I was overreacting when I said I didn’t want to shop there anymore. And I’m really sure he thought I was overreacting when I drove to Bi-Lo on the way home to get some organic produce! But, they didn’t have any. ARG. So, to Harris Teeter it was. We found organic produce (yay!) but we both don’t want to go through this every single time we need groceries! What do you guys think? Do you do all of your shopping in one place? Are you considered to be a ‘food snob’? To me, I would rather feel good and confident about the things that are going into my body, than settle for what’s in front of me! So what if it takes three trips to different grocery stores!

Anyway Some fun things that did happen this weekend:

1. A bit of camera shopping in wal-mart (!!!!!!!!!!! Totally NOT excited about getting a new one Yes, my face is that red without makeup! I’m a redhead-ish, so I have red undertones.

2. I tried Thai food for the first time! We have a new (vegetarian-friendly) restaurant here called “Thai House” and it is YUMMO! The prices are a bit high, but it was worth it! They can make any Thai dish vegetarian and I thought that was totally awesome. I ordered the Thai Sweet and Sour with tofu instead of chicken……*drool*. I couldn’t finish it so I took some home and have been munching on that tofu throughout the day

3. Trixie had a playdate, hehe The black dog is named Maggie and she is our neighbors dog. They let her run loose in the mornings and every single weekend when I wake up to take Trixie outside she is on our porch waiting for her friend to come out and play It’s so cute! Trixie is such an old fart, so having a playful puppy around really brings out the playful side in her. Sometimes we let Maggie in our house, the cat has even gotten used to her!

4. There was a very beautiful sunset on my way home for the grocery store Sunday night! Don’t worry, I was totally the only one on the road when these were taken! I’m such a safe driver.

5. Jas and I made a delicious pot of potato and broccoli soup last night..this is one of my fav comfort meals! Shall I share? I think I shall

• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 (14 oz) cans veg broth
• 3 cups peeled red taters
• 2 cups broccoli florets (I usually do more than that!)
• 1/2 onion chopped
• 1 1/4 cup skim milk
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Whisk together flour and 1/3 cup of broth. Set aside.

Combine remaining broth, broccoli, onion and potatoes in a pot. Bring to boil, cover and simmer until potatoes are tender. Gradually stir in flour mixture. Cook for about 5 minutes.

Stir in milk and shredded cheese. Stir constantly until cheese melts. Enjoy!!!!

Now that I’m reflecting on the weekend, it’s been pretty great! I was able to catch up on some homework, which left me feeling ready to tackle Diabetes Week at school today! Hehe, and for you’r viewing pleasure: Stacey in her scrubs.

GRANDMA PANTS ALERT! These things come up to my belly button lol. 

Okay, enough laughing at my expense I’m off to run with the guy before it gets dark out! Then back for some butter bean burgers. Nom Nom See you later taters!

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