So Smooth

Pregnancy brings on all kinds of cravings like two of my favorites, ice cream and fruit.  Since a daily ice cream can't be good for my non-existent waistline, I found the perfect solution to get my fix: Yoplait's Frozen Smoothie, available in several delicious flavors like strawberry banana.  Located in the freezer section of most markets, all you need to add is milk which makes it a great source of calcium.  And, when I'm extra hungry, I add a small scoop of almond flour and it tastes even more like a milkshake (which is the entire point of the snack).  

Here's the almond flour I use:

Enjoy!

PC: Yoplait, Amazon

Garrett's Popcorn

Last week, my husband and I had the pleasure of hosting our good friend DJ from Chicago for the night.  As a thank you, his beautiful (and always thoughtful) wife Emily sent us the greatest and most unnecessary gift imaginable-a tin of Garrett's famous Chicago-style popcorn.  If you've never tried this Chicago delicacy, you're truly missing out.  As I like to say, it's disgustingly good and the Chicago mix (half caramel corn/half cheesecorn) didn't land on Oprah's 'favorites' list by accident.  

So thank you Emily for not only making my pregnancy so delightful but also for reminding me that it's the simple and delicious things in life that people appreciate the most. 

Friends, remember this idea when you want to send someone a little something to show how much you care or to say thank you. It's the perfect gift.

PC: Garrett's Popcorn

Chicken Salad Veronique

After whipping up a batch of chicken salad for lunch today, I realized that I had to share it with my readers since it's absolutely perfect for that mid-day fix or lunch.  It's so good that my husband even requests to have it in the fridge at all times. 

The recipe: Chicken Salad Veronique by none other than Ina Garten.

A word of advice: since the chicken has to roast for 45 minutes and you have to allow time for it to cool, plan ahead. 

Use low fat mayo to cut down on the fat. 

PC: Ina Garten