Today was full of fun surprises!
I was once again pleasantly surprised at how good my homemade almond butter was on pancakes this morning…
…and was also surprised to learn that Vermont has a maple law…which is giving McDonalds some flack about their new oatmeal!
“What we understand, is there is no actual maple in the [McDonald’s] product being advertised. Vermont maple law and regulations are very specific for how the term maple is used in advertisements,” Kelly Loftus, VAA spokesperson told Slashfood. “It is illegal to use the word maple on a product unless the sweetener is 100 percent pure maple. Artificial maple flavoring should be clearly and conspicuously labeled on the principal panel with the term ‘artificial flavor’.”
Read more: http://www.slashfood.com/2011/01/10/a-sticky-mess-for-mcdonalds/#ixzz1BcP2Afr7
Basically, Vermont is requiring them to give option of a tablespoon of real Vermont maple syrup, a teaspoon of Vermont maple sugar, or eliminating the “maple” advertisement since all it is is fake flavoring.
Can I get a hell-yeah for Vermont, please?
I was pleasantly surprised to see that Teddie doesn’t hate me after all…
…even if all I did today was dote on him.
When I got home, I was surprised that the mail hadn’t come yet…but was hungry and went ahead and made lunch anyway.
When it finally came, I’d be lying if I said I was completely surprised that I had two big “presents,” but I was surprised at what they contained!
Package numero uno – from the wonderful Blue Eyed Heart.
Blueberry Muffin Larabar?! I was pleasantly surprised when I heard of this new flavor. Yes, I was the girl eating a Dunkin’ Donuts blueberry muffin every. single. day. all through high school. I cannot. wait. to try this baby. How surprised was I to learn it’s more cashew-based than almond-based? Very – but that’s definitely a good surprised. Eye heart cashoos.
The most perfect-est pumpkin bran muffins ever. I broke into one STAT.
And the primary reason for the package: sprouted wheatberry bread.
My mom always said not to beg, and that it doesn’t get anybody anywhere. Well, I sort of begged for this bread and it got me a sprouted wheatberry bread addiction. That could be seen as a good or a bad thing. I choose to see it as a good thing.
The cutest lil’ mini loaf, too! I can’t wait to have mini PB&Js. If it lasts that long.
I think I’m convinced that I ought to try making my own sprouted bread now. That is, if I can’t convince her to get into business making and selling this bread 😉
I wasn’t just surprised with this month’s Foodzie Tasting Box…
Never, ever heard of Sun Dried Nectarines before. Cannot. Wait. to try them.
I expect at least half of the Foodzie boxes to be something I wouldn’t like, but that’s okay with me. I enjoy the surprise aspect, and don’t mind getting some things (like natural beef jerky) that I can pass on to someone else. That’s why I was so awed when I realized just about everything in this month’s box is a keeper!
While I usually like sweeter teas (Sugar Cookie Sleigh Ride and Gingerbread, anyone?) these Runa teas were fun to try!
It certainly surprised me at how fresh the leaves seemed compared to the usual teas I drink!
Enjoyed with a cracker flat that L sent me…
…I got a little hungry while waiting for my tea to heat 😉 I can’t say I’m surprised at how delicious these are, though – spelt and cinnamon raisin are two things that have always had my heart.
Well, maybe not always. I don’t think I was a four-year old running around demanding my mom to make cinnamon-raisin spelt bread…but maybe.
I was surprised to realize I hadn’t had any plans for dinner, but then realized I was craving pasta…
…which didn’t surprise me at how wonderful this simple meal was. Sometimes, good ol’ pasta just hits the spot, don’t you think?! Just a serving of whole wheat pasta, cooked and then tossed with:
- drizzle olive oil
- fire-roasted tomatoes
- roasted red peppers
- garlic
- tempeh
- fresh parsley
served atop collard greens sauteed in a bit of olive oil with red onion and garlic, and all garnished with humnut cheese and more fresh parsley.
I actually really hate fresh parsley, I’ve just been eating it because for some reason I decided I needed fresh parsley for something. At this point, I don’t even remember what I wanted it for. I just know I have a lot more to eat…
What have you been surprised by lately?!