Happy #thinkingoutloud Thursday! No idea what I’m going on about? Click here!
1. Two weeks. It’s been two.whole.weeks since I’ve had a chance to do any legitimate thinking out loud, and that’s just not okay. I need this to be a weekly thing otherwise I look at the notes I jotted down and think “SOMETHING? What the heck did I want to say about SOMETHING?” π― I’m sure I’ll have a EUREKA! moment and it’ll come to me at the most inconvenient time — like when I’m in the shower or about to fall asleep at 12:23am — but for now let’s chat about something I actually remember wanting to discuss, shall we? M’yes.
2. Actually, before we do that, I should probably share the winners of last week’s Erin Condren giveaway…
Big congrats to those who won (you’ll be contacted today), and thanks so much to everyone who entered! I wish I could send out a Life Planner to everyone, buuuuut that’s not exactly within the budget at this point. If you’re still interested in getting a planner of your own, you can sign up using my referral link and get $10 off your first order. In the interest of full disclosure, I’ll also get $10 credited to my account, so it’s wins all around.
3. Speaking of wins, I struck gold earlier this week when a friend of mine dumped shared some apples from her garden with me.
I love fresh orchard apples and mean to go apple picking every year, but I somehow always manage to miss apple season. For whatever reason, I think the season is way later than it actually is, and by the time I plan on taking a trip out to the orchards, there are no apples left to pick. Womp, womp. Expect to see an apple recipe or two coming your way very soon. And by very soon I mean this weekend.
4. I need an intervention. I’m not sure if you’ve ever seen the McCain Superfries commercial [from the 80’s… omg I’m old] where the little boy squirts ketchup from the bottle onto each individual fry…
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… but that’s basically my life right now. I seriously can’t get enough ketchup in me, and it’s borderline embarrassing how quickly I go through a bottle. 1 Tbsp. serving size my a**.
5. And I don’t care if they are considered a stereotypical diet food — I love rice cakes. Not so much on their own, maybe, but they make a perfect base for ALL the toppings. Nice and crispy, and light enough to ensure there’s a proper “base to topping” ratio. It’s a science, people…
6. Oh, and while we’re on the topic of “Amanda’s random food obsessions,” let’s talk about dates and my current favourite thing to do with those… besides stuffing them into these salted caramel pretzel bars, obviously…
I’ve actually been putting my dates in the freezer lately and eating them frozen. It doesn’t do much for the taste, but it gets rid of that soft and mushy texture that I’m not always the biggest fan of and makes them feel more like a chewy caramel or candy. Definitely recommended.
7. And can we please talk about how cold it’s been getting lately? I don’t know what the weather is like where you are, but I actually had to don a hoodie and whip up a few mugs of hot tea the other day. Please don’t hate me for not hating it…
8. I need this shirt… #introvert4life
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9. And don’t worry, I haven’t forgotten….
- Beans, beans the flammable fruit? π It’s probably for the best considering the close quarters…
- File this under “knowledge that will not come in handy, ever.” Also, how deterring could caterpillar poop be? It’s, like… tiny.
- Apparently my mom didn’t eat enough peanuts. Actually, I should ask her…
- I legit had to cut myself off from doing this. It was always cancer π―
- Not gonna lie… I hope to one day see mile 419.99…
10. Have an awesome Thursday! Make it an awesome one π
No questionsβ¦ just tell me whatever comes to your mind! π
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Albizia
Damn, I love that T-shirt! And the weather here is still good for T-shirts. It’s been very rainy, which decreased the temperatures significantly but In Japanese terms this means we still have temperatures between 25 and 30 degrees.
As for googling symptoms… It’s not always cancer. I actually got mine right. Too bad there’s no effective treatment for it xD
Arman @ thebigmansworld
omg I saw a sugar free, calorie free ketchup here.
I’m buying it for you. also…That apple needs to be taken care of today *wink wink*
Alison @ Daily Moves and Grooves
Also in need of that shirt!!
LOL at those random facts. Combustable farts sounds like something out of a third-grader’s comic book. Hilarious yet so fascinating.
And I say yes to fall at this point. It’s been pretty sweaty walking around here in Boston lately, so the crisp cool weather is welcome. I just have to be careful about what I wish for…
Meghan@CleanEatsFastFeets
They would need a whole ship full of fire extinguishers if I was in space. I’m good with that.
Also, we had a cold spell and then this week it went back up to the 80’s (high 20’s C) with ridiculous humidity. Even my non-hair is curling.
I’m with you on the dates and the pretzel bars, but I can’t do the rice cakes. For me, they’re crispy cardboard. Still love you though.
Laura @ Sprint 2 the Table
1. Rice cakes are awesome. I like how they get a little soggy with the toppings. #strangebutgood
2. I’m buying that shirt for Vegas.
3. UberFacts can entertain me for hours.
P.S. Pass the beans. π
Amanda @ .running with spoons.
I think I remember you crumbling them up and eating them like cereal with milk? I’ve actually tried that and it was pretty good!
MCM Mama Runs
Frozen dates??? I love dates, but I always eat way too many at a time, so I think I need to try the frozen option to see if it slows me down…
Jen @ Chase the Red Grape
Oh my goodness I am totally trying dates in the freezer!!! It sounds amazing, why haven’t I done it already!!??
Also is it odd that I like eating rice cakes with nothing on it? Think it’s the crunch with the hint of saltiness!
Amanda @ .running with spoons.
Not odd at all! I’ll get the odd craving for a plain rice cake as well. But then again, I have a thing for plain, dry carbs that people usually only eat when they’re sick π
Niki @ Life With Niki
I literally love everything in this post! Dates are for sure a staple for me- I cannot believe that people do not eat them the way I do. I guess they’re wrinkly look and color is not as appealing as a jelly bean ;). Have a great weekend Amanda!
Kara {MaineGirl2Runs}
Send cool weather! I’m so ready for fall running weather! Apple recipes- yes!!
Kaylin@EnticingHealthyEating
Number 8–I need that shirt in my life. And I LOVE rice cakes too! Lately I have been obsessed with breaking them into pieces and dipping them into yogurt…Kinda like chips and dip. I’m a freak.
Amanda @ .running with spoons.
So I’ve broken mine into small pieces and tossed them into a bowl with cereal and milk before. I won’t judge you if you won’t judge me π
Kaylin@EnticingHealthyEating
That’s brilliant. Sounds like something I should try! I also add milk to pieces of cake in a bowl. Just about 2 Tbsp because I prefer the cake part to get a little more wet. Once again, I’m a freak. But it’s tasty!
Amanda @ .running with spoons.
It’s a texture thing! I totally get it π
Jade
I am loving the cold weather. I opened all the windows in my apartment to get it down to 60 because I want to wear sweaters! That shirt is perfect. I need it.
Liz Jo
Those rice cakes!! Love rice cakes. Costco has rice rollers ^_^
And how hilarious are those facts ha, ha…
lindsay
if you’re old, i’m ancient! just sayin… EUREKA i love that comemerical
Amanda @ .running with spoons.
Oh you are not. You’re, what? 23?
lindsay
plus 10 more years. haha
Amanda @ .running with spoons.
Pfffft. Details. I won’t tell if you won’t π
Zin
Today has been especially cold in the UK and we even had to put the heating on today because I was shivering with a hoodie on! And unlike you, I am complaining because I really can’t stand the cold…
Amanda @ .running with spoons.
Give it a few months and I’m sure the novelty will wear off for me as well. Or when it’s -30 and I can’t walk outside without my eyelids sticking together when I blink.
Catherine @ foodiecology
I need that shirt, too!
I actually like the soft texture of dates, but I’ll have to try that freezer trick anyway.
And I only wish it was cooler here. It will feel like summer till late October. π
Amanda @ .running with spoons.
Is it crazy that we usually have snow by late October? π―
Karen @ Fit in France
OMG, those pretzel bars look AMAZING. And so many good apple recipes out there…. I always have a ton and need to find something to do with them ! Thanks for the link up !
Kit-Kat
I LOVE apple season. I’ve been trying to go apple picking for the past few years but keep missing it, myself. And I seriously need to try those salted caramel pretzel bars. I’m a huge fan of all things salted caramel.
Caramel and apples… two things I think don’t get enough attention in the whole “pumpkin spice eeeeverrrrrything” craze in the fall.
Amanda @ .running with spoons.
AGREED. I don’t mind pumpkin spice anything, but I definitely think it’s a little overhyped…
Annette @ Sweating Through Life
We are definitely not getting cool. We are having a heat wave in fact. 85-90 every day for this week and next. Ugh. What I would give for hoodie weather:)
I like rice cakes too, but I haven’t tried them with anything except peanut butter…you just opened me up to a whole new world!!
Amanda @ .running with spoons.
Try them with some smashed up avocado and a sprinkle of salt. SO good.
heather
Love the T-shirt, that is my attitude pretty much all the time. I enjoy rice cakes just plain, I know I’m weird. I am new to blogging but I think your blog rocks.
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Becky @ Olives n Wine
YES to the ketchup consumption… I eat at least 1/2 cup each time I have fries, LOL. And I guess it’s a good thing I ate a ton of PB and almonds and cashews will pregnant… and Googled allllll of my health symptoms. Google pretty much sends everyone a death wish, how nice of them π
Annette@FitnessPerks
Oh my gosh, those salted caramel pretzel bars look amazing!!! Yummmmm. This breastfeeding mama needs those in her life. Now, if someone would just make them for me….. π
Amanda @ .running with spoons.
You should try and convince the hubby π
Shannon
I NEED that shirt!
Stephanie @ Wholesome Paradise
I’m so bummed I just bought an Erin Condren teacher planner last night. I didn’t see your contest until this morning. And also, I just realized I could have saved $10 with your referral like while helping you get $10 credit too. Oh well. But at least I’m paying $0 shipping since I can pick it up from her office, which is super close to my hometown. So I guess that makes up for it.
Brie @ A Slice of Brie
Haha that shirt is awesome! Your ketchup obsession reminds me of a tshirt I almost bought my husband on vacation years ago: “I put ketchup on my ketchup”, because he puts that sh/t on everything. Looking forward to your apple recipes!
Amanda @ .running with spoons.
I always joke that I eat my ketchup with a side of food π The addiction is very real…
Marcia
Oh Lordy I need that shirt! And those pretzel bars! Yum!
julie
thanks for hosting! that video is so funny!
Amanda @ Diary of a Semi-Health Nut
Bahaha astronaut farts.
I really need that shirt. Or it should be an autoresponder via text messaging somehow.
Ashley @ A Lady Goes West
I actually have some rice cakes in the pantry right now that I’ve been using as a base for PBB sandwiches. (Yes, that’s peanut butter and banana … and yes, it’s delicious). π Thanks for hosting the thoughts today!
Amanda @ .running with spoons.
I haven’t tried putting bananas on mine! Omigosh NEED. I -have- crushed them up and eaten them like cereal with milk, though. Was… interesting π