Tasty Tidbits

I seriously can't resist this tiny bundle of fur. She is truly a terror around the house & my hands are covered in little scratches, but I can't even stay mad at her!

She was so content, cuddled down in the blanket. Then I wanted to take her picture & she got all grumpy.

It was a busy week & next week is looking even busier. Deep breaths; it's going to fly by!

 This fall weather is gorgeous. Get out & enjoy the crisp, cool air. Have a great weekend everyone!

Here's what we've been eating in the last week:

Breakfasts

• Mango Banana Green Smoothies
• Blueberry yogurt with cherry & honey lentil granola 
• Eating Well's Cranberry Apple Coffee Cake
• Pumpkin Cranberry Baked Oatmeal
• Bananas & crunchy peanut butter

Lunches

• Leftovers
• Sandwiches
• Brown rice with peanut sauce & steamed kale
• Panera Bread for a lunch date! (Tomato Soup & Salad)
• Apples

Dinners

Saturday:

• Tracy's Pumpkin Hazelnut Grilled Cheese - Oh.my. This was fantastic. I used a local raw smoked cheddar cheese in this & it blended so well with the hazelnut & pumpkin. The Bup did comment that the pumpkin made the inside of the bread mushy, but I think that was party due to my pumpkin being very wet.
• Joy's Baked Chili Fries (minus the cheese) - These had quite the kick! I loved how crispy they got, especially since usually baked fries aren't so crisp.
• Broccoli with celery & red onions

Sunday:

• Veggie Summer Rolls with peanut sauce
• Roasted beets

Monday:

• Bon Appetit's Frascatelli with Pecorino & Mustard Greens - This did not turn out like the pictures! It was still good, just not quite like we expected. My Frascatelli did not stay in nice nugget forms, so it was more of a mash than individual pieces. Still, the flavors were excellent.

Tuesday:

• Kale & Feta Portobello Caps
• Sweet potato fries
• Simple Sauteed Cabbage with Carrots

Wednesday:

• Whole Wheat Spinach Pasta with Pumpkin Cheeze Sauce 
• Green Salad

Thursday:  

• Brown rice noodles with an Asian sauce, avocado & bell peppers

Friday:
Visiting family

• Out to eat

Treats

• Eating Well's Cranberry Apple Coffee Cake - I altered this a little, using all white whole wheat flour, coconut oil, & less refined sugars. I'm so excited that it's cranberry season!!!
• Cherry Walnut Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies
• Heidi's Pumpkin Hot Chocolate - I liked the flavor of this, but it was actually too creamy for us. I usually make hot cocoa with water instead.
• Trader Joe's Sipping Chocolate (apparently we were in a hot cocoa mood this week!)