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Simple Summer Eats

June 6, 2010 by DanicasDaily 11 Comments

I think summer officially arrived yesterday as it was finally HOT and we used our a/c :D  I am so in LOVE with our new central heat & air.  I think one of the BEST things about summer (aside from Farmer’s Markets) is that it makes you want to eat lighter naturally.

Breakfast started off with a big bowl (1 1/3 cup) of melon (1 pt).

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Then, I decided I was still hungry, so I had a slice of Milton’s Multi-Grain Bread with ICBINB spray.  I LOVE this bread, but, don’t love the 2 points a slice 🙂

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On our way to the Farmer’s Market and do to a little shopping, I stopped and got a Venti Iced FF Decaf Latte with Caramel Drizzle (3 pts).

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Since we still have some stuff left from last week, I limited myself at the Farmer’s Market.  I still can’t believe nobody has corn yet this year :(  There is one vendor there that has you try it raw ~ LOVE that!  Come back soon my favorite “corny guy” LOL!

Here is my loot!

Cilantro & kale

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As soon as I get home I put my herbs into my herb keeper so they last for weeks.

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White & yellow nectarines plus PLUOTS!

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Blueberries!

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Some more Butter Toffee almonds from The Nut Barn!

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Almost all together with Chile Lime & Jalapeño Salsa Tortillas.

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Lunch was simply amazing.  It started off with a little “Asian Slaw” ~ TJ’s Organic Broccoli Slaw + TJ’s LF Spicy Peanut Vinaigrette (1 pt).

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Then came the sandwiches that I think made both The Husband and I make sounds 😀 LOL  Seriously ~ they were either THAT good or it’s been too long since I’ve made BLTA’s!!!

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AVOCADO makes the world a better place!!!  This HUGE sandwich clocks in at 6 points but tastes like so much more.  No MAYO needed when you have AVOCADO!

* 2 Slices TJ’s FF Multi-Grain Grain Bread

* 1/4 mashed AVOCADO sprinkled with PINK sea salt & black pepper

* 2 slices TJ’s Uncured Applewood Smoked Bacon ~ honestly, the BEST bacon around!

* Organic Romaine and Thick tomato slices

Mid afternoon I snacked on some MORE melon plus a Mini Baby Bel Light Cheese (2 pts).

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I figured I should probably get back to some real cooking since I haven’t been doing too much of that lately.  I didn’t do anything fancy for dinner but, it was super filling and delicious.

Swiss Chard!

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Grilled Corn! (1 pt)

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I whipped up a big batch of Harvest Grain Salad plus cucumber.  This salad has so much flavor and great chewing texture.  If you haven’t tried it, you all need to – it’s so easy and goes great by itself, over salad or off the spoon 😀 (1/2 c = 4 pts)

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4 oz Grilled Center Cut Pork Loin cut into rib shapes ~ LEAN RIBS! (4 pts).  I topped them with a mix of Gayle’s Chipolte BBQ & our Caribbean BBQ Sauce (to tone down the heat).

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Today is the Weight Watchers Walk It 5K!  My location has 2 5K’s going on – not sure if I will do one or two, but, I am excited The Husband is coming out for one of them to do it with me 😀

Have a fantastic Sunday all!

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  1. 1

    Ryan says

    June 6, 2010 at 8:54 am

    Oh my, that BLTA looks amazing, and that asian slaw too, sounds delicious, I think you just gave me another item to add to my “allowed” foods list

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    Melissa S. says

    June 6, 2010 at 11:41 am

    oh that avocado sandwich looks great! and how did you cook your chard; i just bought a huge bundle and am trying to decide how to use it!

    and i need one of those herb keepers! my basil looks so sad and it’s only been a few days…i even put it in a cup of water after cutting off the tips…

    have a great sunday!

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    Amanda says

    June 6, 2010 at 1:23 pm

    This makes me want to try out all the new semi-close farmers markets by us even more!! I LOVE pluots! Yay for fresh produce.

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    Emily says

    June 6, 2010 at 5:06 pm

    MMM! Delightful summer eats! I just bought some really fresh strawberries today. The joys of summer! 🙂

    Starbucks iced lattes…one of the lovely summer splurges that I enjoy!

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    Jocelyn says

    June 6, 2010 at 5:45 pm

    Looks like some fabulous eats! I also like to eat light during the warmer weather 🙂 Hope you had fun on your walk!

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    Sarah says

    June 6, 2010 at 6:12 pm

    I, too, love that summer has me eating lighter. Great finds at the farmers market! I keep asking DH if he wants corn when we see it, but he keeps saying he wants to wait until it’s perfect. Which will be soon, I think!

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    liz says

    June 6, 2010 at 8:52 pm

    Bacon and avocado go together so perfectly; that sandwich looks fantastic!

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    Kristin (Cook, Bake and Nibble) says

    June 7, 2010 at 5:59 am

    Butter toffee almonds? Mmmm… I really need to get back to the farmer’s market around here!

    And I love that herb keeper… I really need to get one myself!!

    xo
    K

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    DanicasDaily says

    June 7, 2010 at 9:12 am

    Hi Melissa,

    I have only ever steamed or stir fried my chard with a little garlic and olive oil. It’s naturally sweet so the flavor I think stands out great on it’s own with a sprinkle of sea salt and black pepper.

    I LOVE my herb keeper – I wish I had more but then our fridge would be overloaded with every herbs LOL. This is why I started growing herbs this year – you can have them all right there. Now, I just need to plant some cilantro.

    Danica

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    whitney says

    June 8, 2010 at 5:30 am

    your blta looks so goood!!! I can not wait until our garden starts producing tomatoes. my family lives off of those sandwiches and avocado is such a great idea

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    janetha says

    June 8, 2010 at 10:05 am

    i am loving all the fresh produce! i cant wait for summer tomatoes.. your produce haul made me think of that.

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Whether she’s enjoying a dish at a local restaurant or whipping up a crowd-pleasing, nutritious meal at home, Danica has a passion for all things food. She believes in and follows the Weight Watchers principle of “all things in moderation” and chronicles her culinary adventures here. Besides sharing her daily eats and tasty, nutritious recipes, Danica connects others seeking a healthier lifestyle on her site and shares her travel adventures around the world.

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