What a couple of weeks it’s been! I have no idea how, but I feel run ragged. This whole impromptu dog ownership while trying to re-join the dating world is EXHAUSTING.
Thank gawd Spring seems to be trying to come around!
Over the last few days I’ve managed to get my hands on three FREE Starbucks petites. I figured if I’m going to have afternoon coffee, it might as well be Starbucks so I could get a freebie (or three!)
Red Velvet Whoopie Pie
Peanut Butter Cupcake
Carrot Cake Cupcake
Bonus: Mom’s Sweet & Salty Bar
For the first time ever I am really impressed with SB’s baked treats. Usually I find them kind of dry (although I continue to buy things anyway!) but each of these was delicious and really moist!!
I think my favourite was the Peanut Butter Cupcake…now if only it was three times larger!! :)
Other foods that have kept me fed lately which are worth mentioning…
Strawberry Oatmeal. Made with extra UVAB, cooked banana, fresh simmered strawberries, and topped with toasted almonds.
Bagel crisps matched with crack hummus. When in doubt, garlic breath never ruins a date. Honest. ;)
When the fridge gets empty, there are always spanakopita in the freezer.
Yesterday Chibi got cozy in the back seat for a Saturday road trip. She pretty much loves the car rides! All curled up in a tiny ball almost the whole time.
We visited my Mom, had coffee with my friend Christy, (ate a whole bag of treats this new doggie Mama inadvertently left within doggie grasp), and made a pit stop for the Island’s best burger.
Go to Nanaimo. Go to Gilly B’s. Order the Canuck burger. Now.
We drove our exhausted asses home and promptly fell asleep on the couch watching a movie. Thankfully we woke up, reset our clocks forward, and got on with our Sunday.
The weather is azz, so comfort food is on the menu for Sunday dinner.
Until the tulips actually bloom I guess puff pastry will have to brighten my day.
