Food(less) Journey

Went to Mercurio's to use my Groupon and had this plate of deliciousness. Antipasto Plate...yummmmm.....   Several types of olives, red pepper, spicy pickled banana peppers and 2 toasts.   Delicious!   Coconut Crack....   Here is a nice little snack aptly named Coconut Crack. The coconut butter was quite addictive on its own (or with apple). But something about heating it and drizzling on cracklebred then drizzling with honey that takes it over the edge.   The coconut butter is raw and organic and as we all know is totally a yummy coworker!   For the newbies reading: A yummy coworker is a food that is as delicious as it is nutritious.   Notice the word "crack" in the name..don't say i didn't warn you.. Easy dinner.... Red lentils (1/4 c lentils prepared according to the package) with warmed tomatoes (1/2 c) and "Mexican blend" seasoning  (1T). Served over tortilla chips. Try not to...

please ignore the smudge of excitement...   The last weekend in April I took a field trip to Warren Ohio for a good friends bridal shower. I was really happy to be able to make it to that, but sad to say I was even happier the day before when another friend took me to a General Store set in the heart of an Amish community! I have an affection for General Stores. Nostalgia in a modern setting is one of my favorite diversions. This one is called the End of the Commons General Store in Mesopotamia, Ohio. They have all kinds of amazing finds like classic candy, a wall of classic sodas, old timey toys (marbles and jacks y'all!!), flours by the pound, and Amish made meats, cheeses, jams and apothecary. presorted bulk candies and assorted treats... I had to purchase my items and leave the store so I didn't spend anymore money. Serious test to my willpower! I had to keep chanting to myself "You need money for the trip!" presents for the family ...

I did not post once in April. That was a pretty lame thing to do. I will definitely be making up for it this month. Mmkay? And then I will be gone again in June. Epic fail......lol But I will try to post when I can since I will have wifi and internet cafe at my disposal. But no promises since I dont know if I will have any free moments to get my post on. So stay tuned for some excitingness and some awesomeness and some yummy food and some health tips and maybe even a picture of me trying not to die while doing Zumba for the first time after 1 month eating myself to death in Italy. Won't that be fun? Hearts..... Random Aside.... My local co-op had a little contest for Tom's of Maine and guess what! I win-ded-ed (translation: i won)! Here's what I got: Deo, Soap, Mouthwash and 2 kinds of toothpaste and a cute bag I really like Tom's (yes we are on a first name basis) products. And I happen to have run our of 3 of the 5 products I received s...