The “LOVE” Cup!

Happy Friday Eve all!  Thanks for all the great comments on my Harvest Grain Salad.  It is a salad that we make all the time so I figured it was time to finally put it in my Recipe “Book”.  It’s so fun knowing that you all make it over and over again too!

Yesterday morning I was up bright and early because I needed to take Scooter to visit all his friends at the Dealership.

On my way over, I stopped by Starbuck’s for a Grande FF Decaf Latte with Caramel Drizzle on top.  (3 points+).  I COMPLETELY FELL IN-LOVE with the fact that they have Valentine’s Day LOVE Cups!!! 

How fun is that?! Totally a reason to justify buying Starbuck’s more often this month LOL.

By the time I got into work, I was STARVING and couldn’t wait to dig into the last two Taco Egg Muffins.  (4 points+)

Since I knew my day would be busy, I made sure I packed up a delicious lunch that I couldn’t wait to dig into.  The Husband helped me cut up the chicken for my BBQ Chicken Salad ~ he is totally professional!!!

Smoky, slight sweet, slightly spicy, crunchy with a lot of fun chewing power!  In the mix:

• Organic mixed greens, red cabbage, carrots & cherry tomatoes
• 2 Tbsp Trader Joe’s Fire Roasted Corn (1 points+)
• 2 Tbsp pickled jalapenos!
• 4 oz BBQ chicken breast (4 points+)
• 1 Tbsp “fried onions” & 1 Tbsp tortilla strips (2 points+)
• 2 Tbsp Trader Joe’s Low-Fat Spicy Peanut Vinaigrette (2 points+)

I rounded out my delicious salad with a big bowl of berries……

And a Cabot Cheese Square.  For those wondering about these, I buy them in the BIG BAG at Sam’s Club ~ they are 1/2 pepper jack & 1/2 sharp ~ both flavors are 1 points+ each.

At the beginning of each week, I “stock” up the fruit pile on my desk just for days like yesterday.  It gives me something to grab/go when I want to devour the candy dish and it’s gives me something I can take to meetings when I am working late.

Yesterday…..I snacked on these two cuties to tied me over.

On my way home, The Husband and I were debating what sounded good for dinner.  He mentioned heading out to Monsoon and we both were like ~ ohhhhh that sounds so good!

I actually dreamt about this dinner all the way home……

I was so excited……

I forgot my camera…..

All of that doesn’t matter though because……..

I went to a Burger place and made my dinner healthy!!!

Oh and I had my phone…it’s not the same but it works

Turkey Burger with Pepper Jack Cheese & Mushrooms…..(7 points+)

Then, I tossed the bun and used the toppings bar to make a burger salad!

* 2 types of lettuce

* Tomato slices

* Jalapenos

* Pickled onions

* AVOCADO! (3 points+)

I checked out the points+ for “fried” onion rings BEFORE I ate any and decided it was worth “splurging” on 4 of them to make “croutons” on my salad for 7 points+.

I gave the rest to The Husband BEFORE I ate any so I couldn’t change my mind.

SUCCESS!  Dinner was so amazingly delicious, I am re-creating it this next week complete with the 4 points+ Beer Battered Onion Rings I found at Trader Joe’s!

I am really behind on all your emails, comments, etc. this week, but, I am hoping to catch up with you all this weekend.  I just wanted to let you all know I didn’t forget about you!

On that note, I am off to get ready for another fun filled day!

Only 2 more days!!!