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Green Apple Tuna Melt.

8 Jan
    Happy New Year!  I’ve been trying my best to be healthy recently, not only because of resolutions, but simply because I overindulged this holiday season. 
    I’m not one for skimping on meals.  I like delicious food, with lots of flavor and usually a lot of volume. If I’m eating something that is on the smaller side I’ll always bulk it up with some veggies or a salad.  That’s one of the Weight Watcher tricks that will always stick with me.
    While tuna is a lunch staple, this version has a twist
    Green Apple Tuna Melt
    You will need:
    • 1 can of tuna, chopped finely
    • 1-2 TBS light mayo
    • 1 TBS spicy mustard
    • 1/4 small onion, chopped
    • 1/2 stalk celery, chopped
    • 2 thin slices of green apply
    • 1 english muffin, sliced
    • 1/3 cup cheddar shredded cheddar cheese
    • salt and pepper
      First thing first… a whole can of tuna?!  Yes.  I told you I’m about volume.  I eat the whole can because it is high in protein, is healthy and I know it will keep me full for a long time.  I also love using the veggies in my tuna for crunch, but also because it makes a bigger portion.
      1.) Combine tuna, mayo, mustard, celery and onion. 
      2.) Toast english muffin, then place tuna salad on english muffin. 
      3.) Top each half with tuna salad.  It will seem like it is overflowing, but you can do it!  Then top with green apple and cheese.
      4.) Toast in toaster oven or oven until cheese is melted.  You MUST toast the english muffin prior to adding all of the toppings or it won’t be crunchy.
      5.) Top with salt and pepper. 
      Enjoy!

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      Pack a picnic.

      7 Sep
      I’m not ready to give up summer eats just yet! Last night when my mom and I went out to run errands I picked up these super cute and convenient containers!!
      Hello little container, I love you!
      Does it get any cuter than that?! Am I weird that I think my lunch container is cute?
      I guess I should tell you what is IN the container! A caprese salad.
      Gram’s potato salad. I love her potato salad because she puts green olives in it!
      And a half a hot dog. When I showed my mom this she laughed. What, is it weird to bring half a hot dog to lunch? Oh and some green beans with sliced mushrooms.
      Quite a hefty lunch filled with lots of delicious leftover bbq items. Having an amazing lunch like this really makes my day. I am so much happier when I have an awesome lunch to look forward to!

      Pre Labor day

      3 Sep
      Good morning and good afternoon!

      Good morning cucumber sammie. I haven’t had one of these in forever!! Usually we make cucumber sandwiches when we have tea parties…yes the girls in my family get together for tea parties. But other than that, it is a sandwich that I rarely eat. And oddly, I had a hankering for one.

      Really quite simple. An Arnold flat, some cream cheese and a little sprinkle of ranch seasoning, topped with some fresh cut cucumbers.
      Not exactly breakfast food, but why not?!
      With a banana that I actually didn’t eat with breakfast but will munch on between breakfast and lunch.
      And my lunch?
      My beloved Trader Joe’s salad and some edamame.

      So so so good!
      I’m waitressing tonight so it will be another busy day! But I can’t complain about making money :D
      My plans for the weekend are to:
      •work on cleaning my room more (Should I take pictures?! I fear that TLC might scoop me up for the show Horders, although I am working on changing that!)
      work 2 dinner shifts and a lunch shift
      •get 1 “easy” workout in and then 1 long run!
      •possibly watch the Red Bull Flugtag
      cook something delicious
      spend time with Jay!
      relax because I have off on Monday…yipee!

      Disappointing salad.

      17 Aug
      I will admit that not all of my meals turn out the way I want them to.
      Although this salad was fresh and looked great… by the time I ate it, it was little mushy.
      Mushy salad = no good.
      I did use some tomatoes from my grandfather’s garden which I did enjoy.
      I really can’t deny a delicious fresh tomato.
      This afternoon I’m off for another 4.5 mile run and I’m excited because my cousin put new music on my Ipod…yipee! Nothing motivates me more than good music.
      Here’s to hoping tonight’s dinner will be tastier!

      I could eat this every day.

      13 Aug
      I really really could!
      Remember when I said that last night’s dinner would be a few meals worth of food?
      I threw together a quick salad of romaine lettuce, radishes, red cabbage, artichokes and onions.
      So glad I get to enjoy last night’s dinner again :)
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