Like it a lox
Smoked salmon is back in my life in a big way….
So salty and glorious.
Before coming downstairs to make breakfast, I had to convince the lazy girls it was time to start the day.
The one on the left still has night and day in reverse.. especially after last night. Party animal 🙂
Some more recent eats:
My all-time favorite Trader Joe’s salad, the Super Spinach
Spinach, pumpkin seeds, cranberries, quinoa, carrots, tomatoes, garbanzo beans, edamame, miso dressing…
and this picture is kinda gross-looking, but the combo is amazing:
Sweet potato in a blanket of almond butter
This morning, we’re going to take a walk –Bell needs to get out of the house, she was doing sprints last night- and later today, I’m going into work for an hour Tabata training. I’m really excited to see my work friends again, and check out the new class format.
Have a great day and I’ll be back later with a Family post!
xoxo
Gina
Something to think:
"Holding onto anger is like grasping a hot coal with the intent of throwing it at someone else; you are the one who gets burned.”
Buddha
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That salad sounds glorious! 🙂
I just had TJ’s Super Spinach salad for the first time recently and absolutely LOVED it – such a great combo of flavors! I’ve never even thought to put nut butter on a sweet potato but that sounds absolutely delicious and I will definitely be trying it soon. Also, great quote! Very wise. Enjoy your walk!
I can’t wait until Florida’s FIRST Trader Joe’s opens on Friday in Naples!! And glad you are doing a 1 hour work thing!! Baby steps!!
Ooohhh…a sweet potato with almond butter….that looks delish! I had never had sweet potatoes before until you posted one a couple of weeks ago smothered in goat cheese and so I tried it and have to admit that I’m hooked now! Have you dehydrated any and made sweet potato chips before? That sounds so good!
i have! they’re good- and i usually just season them with sea salt
Mmmm….I like that a lox too! 🙂
I love that salad, too! I always love checking your blog to see new pics of the baby and bella 🙂
That salad looks great! I love miso dressing. This picture of Livi and Bella is precious!
Wow, every time I see something delectable from either Trader Joes or Whole Paycheck I get soooo envious we don’t have anything like that around here! That salad looks incredible!
Tell Liv to get her days and nights back on track so Mama can sleep! 😉
What a gorgeous day you have planned!! We don’t have TJ’s in Canada, but when I go south I load up on the salads and all the goodness there…I love that place….seriously $5.99 for coconut oil?! Its $13.99 here!! BOO
xxoo
That smoked salmon looks so fresh and delicious!
I saw that quotation on Pinterest recently, and I love it/think it’s so true.
Glad you and smoked salmon are reunited! 🙂
That photo of Bella and Livi is sooo cute. They look like snuggle buddies!
Mmm and that sweet potato also looks seriously tempting!
Guess what?! I remade that salad for the next book…yummy dressing and all. (Want to test it?)
Omg, yes please!
Sweet potato and peanut/almond butter is one of my favorite combos. I’m pretty sure I made it through the last year of college thanks to that goodness. Must bring it back into my diet.
Love love love the quote!
And never thought to put ab on a sweet potato. That combo looks SUPER interesting!!
THAT LOX LOOKS INCREDIBLE! The color just pops off the screen…it must be really fresh!! Love smoked salmon! And the sweet potato looks outrageous too…I always have them for snacks!
Mmmm I love smoked salmon! Don’t buy it nearly as much as I should though. And oh my goodness, Olivia has so much hair! (It looks that way in the photo anyway.) Reminds me of me when I was a baby. Enjoy going in to see your work buddies! 🙂
I think I’m going to have to try the sweet potato/almond butter combo. Two favorites combined sounds yummy!
Where do you find good smoked Salmon? I’ve never had it before, is it usually super expensive?
Not expensive at trader joe’s! 🙂
such a great quote! needed that 🙂
sweet potato with almond butter (and a sprinkle of cinnamon) is my favorite!! haven’t had it in a while but i think it’s time for a comeback!
enjoy your workout 🙂
Newborns are so nocturnal, aren’t they. Wish they would get that day-night message but that one doesn’t quite seem to register, does it. Ugh. Hope you’re hanging in there, mama!
What a sweet picture of your two girls! I remember when days seemed like nights and nights seemed like days. I thought I was living in some sort of crazy twilight zone that would never end. But, don’t worry… it does!! 🙂 So glad to hear you can workout again! I’m going to my first ever Zumba class on Thursday! I can’t wait!! 🙂
GINA!
Livy (livi?)) is SOOOOOO adorable! I love her little leggies! I just want to eat her up!
My little lady has her dad and nights backwards too! I never knew I could dread bedtime!
I must remind myself to add pumpkin seeds to my next salad. It’s such a simple add-in that I forget about. Interesting combo with the sweet potato…will have to try it out! Hope the rest of your day is lovely.
I can’t wait to try the sweet potato with almond butter – YUM!
Mmmm this post is filled with my favorite things! Smoked salmon, sweet potatoes, almond butter, and TJ’s! I haven’t had smoked salmon in my life in quite a while – I think I may have to pick some up tomorrow!
At least she can’t move yet! I’ve got my girl coming for her ‘NZ time’ soon. Nothing quite like a jetlagged six year old. Last time she arrived at noon, fell asleep at 4pm, woke up at 12 and was awake ALL NIGHT. She ‘amused’ herself by decorating. My partner got to work next day, opened his laptop case and discovered his laptop was completely covered with ‘my little pony’ stickers and barbie plasters. Sweet. But, he had a meeting that morning, pulled out his laptop and …
stil yet to try sweet potato with almond butter!
i have a serious obsession with smoked salmon… i just love it!
i don’t comment daily but wanted you to know that i love you family posts and pics of livi- she is absolutely beautiful ! so glad you can work out again- don’t feel guilty! doing something for yourself will leave you in an even better mood, which in turn makes you a happier mom and wife 🙂
“Sweet Potato in a blanket of Almond Butter.”
I just died in a pool of my own saliva, that sounds so good!
Ah, the day/night confusion…she will turn around soon. My little guy still has a bit of it, maybe they can get together and party while we sleep? My hubby calls Jack his party animal too:)
PRECIOUS pic of Livi:)
Good luck working out, it was the BEST feeling for me after not working out for a few weeks.
I loooove that salad, yum! I wanna go to TJs now!
I wish there was a TJ’s by me! 🙁
Do you walk with Livi and Bell at the same time by yourself? I wonder if there is an easy way to do that – I have a pug and a shar-pei mix that will need to be walked once the baby comes. I would think that somewhere must sell a leash that attaches to a stroller!
i haven’t tried it yet! hopefully soon 🙂
mmmm sweet potato and almond butter!!! That sounds like an amazing combo!
ADORE that pic of the baby and Bella… And that sweet potato – that’s what I’m talking about, yuuuum!
Never thought to put almond butter on sweet potatoes! Yum!!!
— Michelle
Oh my gosh a sweet potato with almond butter?! THANK YOU! I have been trying to find a recipe to make with my lonely sweet potato sitting on the counter. I’m a poor college student with ZERO time sooooo this is PERFECT! Thanks Gina 🙂
Which brand of almond butter is the best? I’ve only tried peanut butter and coconut butter on sweet potatoes but almond sounds amazing.
i really like the woodstock farms brand
Cutest photo ever of your baby and the doggy! You should submit that into come contest, I think you would definitely win something! 🙂
When I was in France this summer (before I became a vegan) I ate SO MUCH smoked salmon. It is so much more available and affordable over there than it is here! I remember looking for it when I got back and not being able to find it except in a few stores. And I have to say, it is one of the foods that I miss greatly. =(
That salad looks delicious!
Try not to feel guilty about taking a little you time — you’ll be an even better Mama when you can do little things for yourself!
LOVE the Super Spinach Salad. Sometimes a salad alone just doesn’t do it for me, but the quinoa packs a filling punch.
yes, that’s what takes it over the top 🙂
Ohhh my, that lox has me drooling! I’ve been craving it for weeks and I don’t know why I haven’t bought some yet!
Love this title!!
Oh my goodness, that has made me crave smoked salmon so bad. I swear I could eat it every day!
I really wish I had a Trader Joe’s near me (upstate NY = no TJs), I love it so much! My parents used to take me on trips to TJs when I was a little and we lived in Phoenix. Now I have to put effort into making TJs happen, but luckily I travel to California for work quite often and might be making a trip next week, I’ll have to swing by and try that salad! It looks amazing – and so does the sweet potato/nut butter combo!
How was the Tabata training? An hour sounds scary!
I missed it 🙁 I thought it was ar 1 and it ended at one. Fail
Sweet potato topped with almond butter is one of my favorite snacks in the whole world! I eat it at any opportunity. Really love it warmed up for breakfast. 🙂 Congrats on getting the clear to sweat again! Must feel glorious.
Smoked salmon is the bomb! Love that you are getting back into your normal routine 🙂