Happy Friday Eve all!!! Thanks for all the great comments on my Trader Joe’s Favorites Grocery List. I actually made ANOTHER list today to try some of the things you all listed. I can’t wait to add to the list as I find more things to LOVE. I saved it as a label so you all should be able to find it easier should you come back looking for it. I know sometimes I can’t find things on my own site LOL.
Do you ever wake up craving just toast? I sometimes do, but, do not eat it often because it doesn’t fill me up the way protein and fruit does.
I paired 2 slices of Trader Joe’s Fat Free Multi-Grain Bread with 1 Tbsp Whipped Butter (5 points+) with a Grande Dirty Latte (4 points+).
Expensive for a breakfast points+ wise but totally worth it and it honestly kept me full for 4 hours. I think that is because I sipped my latte all during my morning meetings.
Today I FINALLY got my sushi fix!!! I have been wanting sushi ever since I had a “taste” on my Birthday and one of my AWESOME readers raved about hers when she sport her Tee.
My friend and I had a great gossip session at Sushi Mambo!
Miso Soup (2 points+)
Steamed Gyoza ~ I had 3 dipped in a spicy chili sauce for 4 points+ ~ totally worth every one!
I had half of this High Roller Roll ~ “Tempura Shrimp and Cucumber, topped with slices of Tuna and Salmon, Zesty Sauce, and sprinkled with Crab.” (5 points+)
I totally dipped it in more Spicy Chili Soy Sauce!
One thing that is a MUST whenever I go to Sushi Mambo is their Volcano ~ it is AWESOME!
“Tuna, Hamachi, and Salmon, over Rice, broiled with a Zesty Sauce.” The ZESTY sauce is SRIRACHA ~ LOVE!!!!
I had half for 5 points+ estimate based on the rice and the fish.
I think it’s funny that sushi with Raw or slightly grilled/broiled fish is the ONLY way I LOVE fish…I could probably eat my body weight in sushi if it was good.
Speaking of….My MOM got me a sushi maker for my birthday ~ I NEED to try making my own! Have you ever made your own?
I LOVE days when you have a treat out and a treat in. We whipped up Flat Out AMAZING Pizzas for dinner using big Turkey Pepperoni and mushrooms.
I used an entire container of mushrooms between our pizzas and totally think I could double that ~ it’s like the BEST part. (7 points+)
I was totally lacking fruit and veggies in my day today so I rounded out our pizzas with salad topped with Fat Free Italian (0 points+).
I am definitely bumping up my fruits/veggies tomorrow ~
Anyone want to join me in an at least 5 a day challenge tomorrow? Let’s all shoot for 5 FRUITS and/or VEGGIES to kick off our weekend on the right note!
Q’s
What is your FAVORITE pizza topping?
I am pretty sure CHEESE doesn’t count, so I will pick MUSHROOMS….I will have just a mushroom pizza whenever it is available ~ LOVE my fungus
Night all!
Reading your blog everyday made me crave some Starbucks. When did $bux get this expensive?!? I got a grande iced coffee w/o classic syrup w/ 1 pump mocha and it was $2.50. I did a double take and they did not even charge for the syrup cus I had a registered card. 16 ounce iced coffee for $2.50 is too rich for my wallet. Gonna stick to my home brews from now on.
My favorite pizza topping for pizza is basil and mushrooms.
Every time I want sushi it’s because I saw it on a blog! Looks so good.
I have a question. What is the biggest allowance of points for a meal in your day? For some reason, I think it should be breakfast? But that seems to be the smallest. Does WW set this for you or can you choose yourself. Just wondering how the new point system works.
I LOVE SUSHI AND CAN EAT MY BODY WEIGHT IN IT!!!
Like you, I only like fish either raw or seared. The volcano looked really awesome, I am sure it is hot and spicy..just the way I like it!
Mushrooms, onions and fresh garlic cooked on are my favorite toppings when I am trying to keep within points, but I add pepperoni to the mix when I am feeling like I have enough points. MMMmmmm…
I will join you in the 5 a day challenge tomorrow,I’ve been on the run the last two days and my veggies fruit need catching up plus it is just a great way to start the weekend. I have some fresh pears from TJ’s that needs eating up.
Red Pepper is one of my fav toppings + garlic 😉
the sushi looks incredible….I have to admit…never tried to make it myself.
I do like pepperoni on pizza but I’m going to get some turkey pep today and try it on the Flatouts. I’ve been having ricotta cheese pizza from Hungry Girl’s show! I am doing well with the fruits and veg so I should be able to join in the 5 or today 🙂
I just found yours and Marisa’s blog since joining ww online this month and love your blog 🙂
I looked for those baked onion rings and they were all sold out. I can guess why!
I just went to sushi with B on Wed night.. I looooove the lava roll at our joint!! I also love the crunchy roll, the rainbow roll, the special cucumber roll and special salmon roll… ok.. I love it all!! I have been workin on my own more rustic version of miso soup. Rustic meaning… BIGGER chunks of tofu and MORE mushrooms…. because I lurve my fungus too. haha
My favorite pizza topping is probablt ‘shrooms too. Well, it’s a toss up between garlic and mushrooms. If I had to pick one, it’d be the fungus. Check out my Pesto Chicken Pizza I made on Monday… 😉 http://whatscookinwithmary.blogspot.com/2011/01/wordless-monday-dinner-tonight.html
Happy Friday Friend!
Yummm. I love pizza! Your homemade one looks way better than the stuff I have been paying for the last couple of times!
Have a great weekend 🙂
My fave pizza toppings are mushrooms and jalapenos! I could eat that all day.
I have made sushi myself a few times and I think it is fun for a group of friends to do it together. I feel though that it is a pretty big investment in time and money to get all of the right ingredients and prepare them… so I prefer just going out for it instead. Those guys are much better than rolling it than i am too.
I just made my own sushi for the first time on Tuesday night, and it was SO much easier than I thought it would be!! I watched two YouTube tutorials and was off to the races with it! And I made my own miso veggie soup last night that was incredible.. post to go up later today! 🙂 Sriracha = true love
YUM! I LOVE sushi. I hate white rice though, but will eat it in sushi if I have to.
My favorite pizza topping is definately mushrooms. But I hate when places used canned. it’s got to be fresh!
Yummy! I love Sushi but havent really ventured out much in the sushi world yet. I need to try some new rolls.
My fave pizza topping is currently mushrooms, jalapenos and onions. I just had it last week and it was soooo good. Especially with fresh mushrooms!
I have to agree…mushrooms are the best pizza topping..like them best with onions…yum!!
My favorite pizza topping is fresh bacon bits …with mashed potatoe in the crust…yummmm
In light of my dinner this evening, I’ll say my favorite topping of the moment is butternut squash!
basil is the best topping ever! i can’t ever get enough of it with fresh tomoatoes!!!
Hi Lauren,
There is no set points+ allowance for each meal, it is entirely up to you to divide your total daily points+ over the day. On this day, I used 1/3 of my daily points+ and I wasn’t sure it was “worth it”. If it is something delicious and filling, I am all about having a heavier breakfast. It’s only when I don’t get the most for my points+ that I am like hey, why did you do that?! LOL.
I LOVE the program and the fact that there are no set values by meal – you cater it to what works best for you.
Danica