Happy What I Ate Wednesday, friendly faces! 
So I know that Wednesdays are usually reserved for sharing a dayās worth of eats, and that itās been a few weeks since I participated in the foodie festivities, but I started this epic food survey on Monday, and now Iāve got to finish it. Got to. No other choice. Part 1 covered grains, fruits, veggies, and nuts, while part 2 is all about dairy, meats. Here we go!
Dairy
1) do you prefer chocolate or white milk?:
If Iām just drinking it straight up? Chocolate. That being said, Iām not super crazy about milkā¦ but when I was younger Iād drink like 4 glasses a day.
2) whatās your favorite brand of yogurt?:
Oikos. More specifically, their 2% plain Greek.
3) do you think you get enough calcium?:
With all the yogurt I eat? I would hope so! I do take a calcium/magnesium supplement, thoughā¦ But thatās mostly because it tastes like candy. Donāt judge me.
4) where do you get the most calcium from (yogurt, cheese, milk, etc)?:
Probably Greek yogurt. I go through a 500g tub about every 2 days.
5) whatās your favorite type of cheese?:
Parmesan, but I also really love havarti and feta.
6) whatās your favorite way to eat cheese?:
With macaroni, a la macaroni and cheese 
7) whatās your favorite flavour of ice cream?:
Vanilla. I know it may sound boring, but itās the perfect base for whatever kind of toppings you want to toss on it. That being said, it has to be a good vanilla, preferably with flecks of real vanilla bean.
8) when you eat oatmeal, do you make it with milk, or water?:
Usually water. I like to be able to taste the oatiness.
9) what kind of milk do you drink?:
Vanilla almond milk from Silk. I like 2% cowās milk in my coffee when Iām out, though.
10) whatās your favorite thing to do with cottage cheese?:
Either mixing it with a spoonful of blubbery jam, or making a cheesecake dip.
Meat
1) are you vegetarian or vegan?:
I used to be, but Iām not anymore. I donāt really care much for meat and I donāt even eat much of it now (maybe 3 times a week?), but I do find that I feel better when I include a small amount in my diet. My brain also doesnāt do well with the idea of labelling any kind of food as being off-limits.
2) if you arenāt vegetarian or vegan, could you ever be?:
Yup! I was vegan for about a year and veggie for 4, and I never found it difficult at all. Like I said above, I donāt care much for meat, and mostly eat it for health reasons. If I could give it up and still feel 100%, I would ā especially since I hate working with raw meat.
3) whatās your favorite type of meat?:
Chicken.
4) whatās your favorite type of fish or seafood?:
The kind that I donāt have to eat. This girl does not like any kind of fish or seafood. Iāve only ever eaten fish once in my life and it almost made me gag. Cannot do it.
5) hamburgers or hotdogs?:
Hotdogs. I donāt like burgers at all, and I think Iāve only ever eaten one or two in my entire 29 years?
6) if you have a barbeque, is it propane-powered, or charcoal?:
No BBQ. Next question!
7) whatās your least favorite type of meat?:
Okay all these meat questions are making me feel a little skeevy, especially when I have to think about the kind I donāt likeā¦ I donāt know? Anything that isnāt super well done.
8) is there a type of meat you havenāt tried yet, but want to try?:
Nope!
9) whatās the most exotic meat youāve ever eaten?:
I donāt know? Iāve never been overly adventurous with meat, so Iām going to go with chicken nuggets from McDonaldās ā never know whatās in those suckers 
10) when you eat meat, is the portion bigger than a deck of cards?:
Sometimes yes, sometimes no. And as a side noteā¦ why couldnāt this section be about meat and meat alternatives?!?
Drinks
1) what do you put in your coffee?:
My face. And a splash of milk and a sprinkle of cinnamon prior to that.
2) what do you put in your tea?:
Occasionally honey, but usually nothing. My favourite tea (Hot Cinnamon Spice from Harney & Sons) is sweet enough without needing anything extra.
3) do you like the taste of water?:
Water has a taste? I donāt mind drinking water, if thatās what you mean.
4) do you drink enough water everyday?:
Yup! I drink anywhere from 2-3L a day. I just find that I feel so much better when I do, so itās not that hard of a habit to keep up.
5) whatās your favorite flavour of diet soda?:
Iām scared of diet soda If Iām craving something fizzy, I usually go for a naturally flavoured soda water.
6) do you think you drink too much diet soda?:
See above.
7) do you prefer to eat or drink your calories?:
Usually eat, but there are times where nothing hits the spot like a cold and creamy smoothie. Even then, though, I usually have to add something on top for crunch.
8) do you drink energy drinks?:
No. I tried a Red Bull once, and I literally thought I was going to have an out of body experience. My body doesnāt tolerate energy drinks well.
9) whatās your favorite smoothie recipe?:
My Thick & Creamy Chocolate Smoothie! I have one every couple of days or so.
10) do you flavour your water (lemon, crystal lite, etc)?:
Not usually. Occasionally Iāll add lemon slices or frozen blueberries, though.
Treats
1) how often do you eat something unhealthy?:
Ignoring the fact that I donāt like the way this question is worded, I have a treat on a daily basis. I find that doing so keeps my cravings in check and prevents me from getting to the point where I want to stuff my face with ALL the sugar.
2) do you prefer a sweet or a salty treat?:
Sweet, sweet, SWEET. Iāll get a craving for salty foods on occasion, but more often than not itās all about the sugar.
3) whatās your favorite salty treat?:
Definitely french friesā¦ especially the ones from McDonaldās, accompanied by sweet ānā sour sauce.
4) whatās your favorite sweet treat?:
I honestly canāt say that I have one because it really depends on what Iām craving. Sometimes chocolate, sometimes gummies. Sometimes ice cream, sometimes cake. If itās sweet chances are that Iāll like it.
5) whatās your favorite brand of chocolate bar?:
Iām a huge fan of Giddy YoYo, even though I havenāt been able to find it around here lately! Thankfully, Alter Eco is still aroundā¦ and thatās another favourite.
6) when was the last time you went out to eat?:
In Vegas, I think? To Chipotle, which I must have hit up at least 5 or 6 times while I was there.
7) what did you order?:
A burrito bowl with chicken, brown rice, guac, and corn salsa.
8) do you tend to binge on unhealthy foods around your house?:
No. Thatās why I make sure to eat some kind of treat daily ā it keeps those urges at bay.
9) chips or popcorn?:
I love both, but Iām going to side with popcorn on this oneā¦ especially when butter and salt are involved. Or coconut oil and honey.
10) whatās your favorite flavour/brand of chips?:
Sour cream and onion Popchipsā¦ especially when avocado is involved.
Are you, or have you ever been, a vegetarian?
How often do you treat yourself?
Whatās your favourite sweet treat?
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I was a vegetarian for a few months after camp when I was 12ā¦ that is until dad cooked a delicious steak dinner and I caved haha.
Oikos 2% is my favourite too ā so delicious and creamy! The vanilla flavour is heavenly.
Thatās a seriously epic survey. a) Where did you find it? and b) Can I steal it for the next brain fudge day in my [blogging] life
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As you know Iām a vegetarian and had to laugh at your āmost exotic meatā answer. Thatād have to be mine from pre-vegetarian years, too. Ignorance is blissā¦
I donāt really think about it as that ā more aā¦ sweet snack (??) ā but I guess my daily treat would be chocolate. If weāre talking favourite treat, though, thatād be ice cream. At best enjoyed with friends or family because that is what gives it the true treat character in my opinion.
I honesty canāt remember where I found it ā itās been sitting in my drafts folder for almond a year ā but I think it was from some online forum. And of course you can fill it out! Surveys are definitely perfection for those days where you feel yourself lacking in the inspiration department.
Ok, you just HAVE to try cottage cheese mixed in with scrambled eggs, and some parm on top. I canāt have dairy, but back when I still could eat it, that was my absolute favorite way to use cottage cheese. And if Parmās your favorite cheese, youāre especially going to love this!
Iām with you on the smoothies- always got to add some coconut flakes, carob chips, or something for crunch! It just doesnāt feel right without it.
I would have never thought to try that combo, but Iām super intrigued! Definitely adding it to the list of must-make foods
you donāt like hamburgers? well i just like meat, haha. and Iām a vanilla girl too, and KOMBUCHA!
Bahaha those questionable McNuggets. I did the vegetarian thing for a bit, but my body does so much better on meat. Iām a baked goods girl all the way.
Iāve never been a vegetarian nor will I be. I treat myself 1-2 times a week. One is a sweet treat and the other is a night out that includes something awesome and wine. I need one more day though, because life is too short. Favorite sweet treat is most definitely CUPCAKESā¦the more icing the better!
The meat section made me feel skeevy too! I totally agree with you on the whole label/restriction thing. Itās not good to do but the main reason I choose not to eat meat is for animal welfare and environmental reasons so I guess it feels different than other labels to me. Maybe because, in my head, I feel like Iām doing it for a greater cause rather than personal benefit? IDK.
I do eat fish though so I guess that makes me a pescatarian? I also used to hate it but Iām telling you, if itās prepared the right way, it can be amazing. Next time youāre in Hawaii, you should give it another shot!
See, I cannot having my oats without almond milk. It just makes it so delicious and creamy!! And re: touching raw meat, Iām not a fan either, but my husband loves meat so Iām having to get used to dealing with it :/.
Popcorn with coconut oil? Why have I never thought of that!! Amazing.
and the ultimate treat would be a warm goey (but low sugar, no sugar headache for me thank you) chocolate cake with ice cream/yoghurt. Yes please.
I was tried to go veggie when I was in my early teens, think I lasted a week :/ fail. What can I say? I feel better when I eat meat.
So with you on the non-restrictive thing, I treat myself whenever I want to
Weāre totally on the same boat with calories from food > drinks! I looove crunch in smoothies or yogurt/quark bowls, like nuts or chocolate chunks.
hahaha (or are they?? lol)
Actually, I thought YOU came up with these questions and I found it to be a little odd that you answer your own questionsā¦ but in this 2nd part I realised that the questions are not your own
I am not a vegetarian and probably wonāt ever be! I love my meats. Itās very strange to me that you eat it that infrequently and donāt care so little about it! But to each her own
I love the idea of frozen blueberries in water!! I could never not have meat in my life. As I donāt have it too often in my diet, thereās nothing like a good olā grilled steak here and there! Like you, I try to treat myself almost every day. Itās usually something small like a piece of dark chocolate, or a handful of caramel popcorn. And then thereās always the spoon with peanut butter! Iām usually more of a salty craver, and adore the combo of salty and sweet, but my favorite sweet treat is ice cream! Total weakness!
The sweet and salty combo makes me weak in the knees! Have you ever tried pretzels dipped in peanut (or almond) butter? Or salted caramel ice cream?! Ugh. I die.
That Minnie Mouse cup is BEYOND adorable!
Never labeled my diet because I also think Iād mentally have a hard time with that. Aaaaand I probably treat myself daily, either with an iced coffee or a spoonful of _____________________________ (yesterday it was Cookie butter)
You are killing me with ALL those pictures of your treats!
I am not a supporter of denying myself ā if I feel like chocolate or Kemps Moos tracks fro yo-which happens to be my fav (lactose problems keep me away from ice cream), I have me some chocolate and fro you in moderation ā though after looking at your pictures, moderation might be hard to exercise!
I was and stayed a vegetarian for the latter part of high school and most of college, but when I came home my senior year, my mom made her famous chicken curry and I couldnāt resist diggin in!
Iām definitely a meat eater! While I usually try to keep it to leaner meats, I do crave a nice hamburger every now and then. I also looove seafood.
As far as treats go, I almost want something crispy and salty, like potato chips.
Fave answer ā fave way to eat cheese
Me tambien!! This survey is awesome, I think I might have to do it all one day!
I think I am your polar opposite of you in terms of meat, haha. I donāt think I could ever be vegan or vegetarian, but kuddos to those that are! I am, however, a sweet tooth manic and canāt get enough Greek yogurt in my life, love it!
Iām not vegetarian but I do not eat red meat or pork. I just can stand it. My favorite treat? Iām I have too many to have just one. Muffins are high on the list along with fro to and oatmeal with but butter.
Ooh I donāt think I could be vegan because I love eggs too much but I think I could get on board as a vegetarian! My love for chicken, fish & beef hold me back from being a full-time vegetarian though! If dark chocolate is considered a treat, I treat myself daily. But if weāre talking about more indulgent treats, I usually treat myself 2-3 x a week when Iām out..sometimes more ;)!
Side note- your blueberry bake from yesterday looks duuuh-vine!
Holy ginormous foodie survey! I donāt know where to begin!
I will say that I am totally with you on not wanting to label any food as forbidden. Iām slightly lactose-intolerant, but still steal bites of icecream and probably eat more string cheese than a typical adult haha.
Iām also with you on the silk vanilla almond milkā¦.so good in coffee!!!!
your answer to the exotic meat questionā¦priceless! I might have to agree on that one
Surprisinglyā¦ that never once stopped me from eating it
I donāt do treats often because I donāt crave them anymore and a bowl of fruit at night is sweet enough and feels like dessert now. But eating paleo means a lot of meat and that makes me feel good so Iām nowhere near vegetarian status!
Lately, weāve been having ice cream approximately once a week. I used to be full-on vegan, but after that correlated with some health issues, I decided to add meat and dairy back in and am healthier and feel so much better for doing so.
Can I just tell you how obsessed I am with that first photo of Ice Cream?? I really need to make a Vanilla Ice Cream now, but first I need to get rid of the lemon one haha.
āGet rid ofā??
Aww that doesnāt sound good! You could always do what I do and mix two favours together! That way youāre still getting rid of one and enjoying another 
Iām with ya on the havarti cheese and the mac ānā cheese!
I avoided meat a few years ago when I thought it was fattening and evil *rolls eyes*, but I like me some chicken, pork and burgers now. That being said, Iām still not the biggest fan of red meat, but thatās just because the taste doesnāt appeal to me.
Girl, I treat myself every day. Often with ice cream
oh my goodness these surveys are seriously so much fun!!
Iāve never actually been a milk fan. I can do milk in cereal, but straight up? BLEH. Unless its chocolate, and even then it needs to be nonfat. I cant handle the thickness of full fat milkā¦it makes me want to gag to be honest. My cousin on the other hand, would polish off a full 2 gallon jug by herself in 2 days. She loved that stuff!!
Vanilla ice cream is the way to go ā especially soft serve. You know, I would actually get fries from McDonalds for a snack & their vanilla ice cream for dessert. Such a good mixā¦ even when you dip the fries into the ice cream
I have never been vegetarian, but I have been eating a lot less meat lately! Mostly to be able to afford higher quality meat. I could probably quit beef altogether and not bat an eyelash.
LOL at what you put in your coffee question.
And I agree about not having anything totally off limits. āRulesā just make me want to rebel. So I just try to eat whole foods most of the time, and work in treats here and there.
Iām totally with you on the greek yogurt! Oikos 2% is the best (at least of the brands that are sold in canada), unfortunately it is also the most expensive! I love reading these surveys because I can always find tonnes of things I can relate too. I think if you are ever in my area we should get together because we have similar tastes!
I meant to add in my first comment that video games and book discussion would also be a must in a fictional get together
Gah! That would be absolute perfection! Itās no fair that us bloggers are all spread out all over the place
I treat myself once a day to either a latte, piece of chocolate or sometimes go all out and snag an ice cream. Life is too short to live without the things we loveā¦just in moderation.
I was vegetarian for the longest time too; I experienced the biggest thrill on looking back on days that turned out vegan ā which were often and easy when youāre living off mainly veg and some fruit. Thankfully and gratefully, my idea of a āthrillā has evolved. That said, I never longed for a meat at.all. Until I started eating it again..now I actually crave it on a regular basis. I suppose the fact that I never have to glance at raw meat ā let alone handle it ā has a lot to do with it
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Youāve got a great system going with treating yourself. I am in continuous experimentation in trying to find a happy place ā where Iām enjoying sugary goodies without venturing to any extremes.
I used to hate fish tooā¦ it always seemed to taste the same way it smelled pre-cooked (.. .fishy).
Until I met my mother-in-law, who explained that that happens when your fish isnāt fresh.
So perhaps you should challenge yourself to have some fresh fish (FRESHā¦ not raw!) sometime?
Thatās what everyone keeps telling me as well, and I probably -will- do it some time, but I think Iād need to experience it on either the west or east coast to get the freshest of the fresh
I have never been a vegetarian! I love seafood waaaaaay too much. I could probably be a pescatarian. I donāt eat very much beef, chicken, pork, etcā¦. But there are certain days that I really want pepperoni on my pizza, or a rare steak!!!
I donāt treat myself very often. I honestly am working on that. I have terrible food guilt.
My favorite treat is dark chocolate!
Finally! Iāve been waiting for part two for a while now. Mind if I copy and paste this and answer a few of my own?
Giddy Yoyo is also one of my favourite chocolates! I especially like the dark, spirulina, chaga and ginger
recently did a review on them too, check it out!
Not at all! Go ahead and fill it out! Surveys are tonnes of fun
You werenāt kidding-that really is quite the survey! I donāt think Iāve ever gone fully vegetarian but I definitely have meatless days. As for the last 2 questions Ice cream. Period. A ātreatā would be a frapp or self serve froyo because of the $$ involved. But ice cream every day
Ugh, I never drink milk. Not even when I was in the US and finally would have had acess to unsweetened almond milk ā I donāt really know what to use it for since I donāt drink coffee and make my smoothies and oats with water.
I hope we can still be friends. I am a little shocked that your favorite chocolate is not a Swiss brand. Hehe. Kidding.
BUT, I am a huge meatlover and seafood/fish ā sorry about that Hunnie
We can still be friends! Iāll tolerate the fact that you donāt like coffee if you can tolerate the fact that I donāt like seafood
And Swiss chocolate probably -would- be my favourite if I could find it more easily!
love the survey!
small treats help me from going OVER board.
Are you, or have you ever been, a vegetarian? ā no, but somedays I feel like I could be!
How often do you treat yourself? Almost daily. Whether a nice cappuccino or chocolate
Whatās your favourite sweet treat? mmm.. brownies!!! peanut butter anything!!
I was a vegetarian twice, the first time for about eight years, the second for two or three. Like you, Iām not crazy about meat but I donāt think it is wise for me to label any food off-limits. That being said, I am enjoying fish more and more as I age. (As I age? Geez! I make myself sound like a bottle of wine.)
My favorite sweet treat is vanilla ice cream. Love, love, love real vanilla beans.
Lately, my daily treat has been a smoothie with the addition of avocado. So creamy and delightful!
Wow, what a survey!
Three cheers for Parm cheese. The best!! No BBQ though? Really? I think thatās because you havenāt tried my not-so-world-famous pulled pork bbq. 
Well whose fault is that?!?!
I would take chocolate milk over the white stuff every day if it was good for me! But my regular 2% is what I mostly use. Popcorn and movie any day over the chips. I wonāt bore you with answering youāre other questions. Iām not nearly as interesting.