Cravin’ Cranberry Raisin?

Yesterday I was super stoked to receive a free sample of Bear Naked Banana Nut cereal in the mail (yes, I tasted it and it’s a banana overload of deliciousness). If you readers out there are anything like me you love getting presents in the mail and really love free stuff.

I thought I should share the wealth, so I went back to their Web site and noticed they still have one free sample remaining.

Bear Naked Cranberry Raisin Cereal

Click here to visit their site and receive your free sample of Bear Naked Cranberry Raisin cereal.

I’ve never tried it so I cannot speak on the deliciousness of the cereal, but if it’s anything like the Banana Nut, you’ll be a happy little clam.

It’s All Greek To Me

OPA!

I should probably start this post by saying I am not Greek (though likely my blonde hair and pale skin have already given me away) but I love all things Greek! Olives and olive oil, fresh bread, cheese (feta!), yogurt, eggplant… the list goes on and on.

After receiving my big package of fun foodie treats yesterday, I knew I had to incorporate one of Joseph’s pitas into my lunch today since I’ve heard fantastic things about them but have never actually tried the little buggers.

Joseph's Pita Bread

I’ve also been meaning to make tzatziki sauce with my Greek yogurt for ages and since the remainders of a big tub of the yogurt would likely go bad in the fridge when we’re outta town this weekend, I saw a wonderful opportunity to give it a go!

After a quick Google of typical tzatziki sauce ingredients, I rounded up the essentials (salt and pepper not pictured… sliced cucumber already in the container) and started creating my oh-so-Greek lunch.

Sauce Ingredients

I combined two big spoonfuls of Greek yogurt, approximately a teaspoon or two of garlic and lemon juice with finely diced cucumber slices and a sprinkle of salt and pepper.

Creamy

Last night when I was making the roasted veggie pizza for dinner, I chopped up extra veggies and tossed them with feta cheese to stuff inside my pita pocket.

Cucumber, Plum Tomato, Zucchini

Chopped Veggies

Lots and lots of feta!

Anything with Feta is Betta!

Before stuffing my pita, I spread the homemade tzatziki sauce inside.

Waiting for the Veggies

I then stuffed as many of the chopped veggies as I could inside the warmed pita bread.

Veggie Overload

This was one packed pita. I loved all the veggies and the creamy goodness of the tzatziki sauce really made the pita pop!

Friday Fun: Awkward Conversation and Fiber One

Hoooooray for Friday! To get your day started with something beautiful, here’s a picture of a lovely lil’ flower I saw on my morning walk with Sadie:

Friday Flower

And here’s the pretty lady herself:

My Little Love

I love everything about Fridays… even the wonderfully awkward elevator conversation with a stranger on the way into work:

Me: Good morning!

Stranger: ‘Morning. (with a yawn)

Me: Tired?

Stranger: (sigh) Yeah.

Me: At least it’s Friday.

Stranger: You got that right. Thank goodness.

(elevator doors open and awkward conversation ceases)

I think it’s the anticipation of a fun-filled weekend that most excites me. Ryan, Sadie and I are heading to see my family after work today and I can’t wait for some quality time together.

I was doubly excited to wake up today because I knew I had a yummy breakfast waiting to be inhaled after my workout.

Fiber One Bar and Greek Yogurt

The Fiber One bar was one of the free samples I received in the mail yesterday and was an ooey-gooey sweet and chocolatey delight.

Check Out those Chippies!

I ate half before crumbling the remaining bar and topping my Greek yogurt with the chewy goodness.

Greek Yogurt Topped with a Fiber One Bar

I love granola bars but don’t usually buy them because I never seem to be satisfied with one. I want to eat five. Maybe six. They’re kinda like cookies in that way.

Happy Weekend Eve everyone!

Question: Is there anything you love but rarely buy because you know you can’t stop at just one portion?

My top five would be: Cheez-its, Nestle Dibs, white cheddar popcorn, peanut butter M&Ms and most sugary cereals.