So, yesterday for lunch I had a nice big bowl of strawberries. I decided to attempt to be like the Intagramers I see who very prettily add passion fruit to their fruit salads, oatmeal, banana soft serve, whatever. Well, I learned that I know very little about exotic fruits, because this was definitely not a passion fruit! I think it was a cactus pear?
I think I tried one of these in Erie that I got at Wegmens, but I can't remember. Anyway, this has a crisp, almost melon like texture, but a little firmer. It doesn't have the most taste in the world, but it was very refreshing. I feel like this would be a good fruit to take hiking or something, it feels very hydrating. And that deep red color tells you how healthy it is. I would buy these again at Lenny's prices, not grocery prices. What's up with a lot of unusual or really beautiful fruit not having a ton of flavor? Like the dragon fruit? And speaking of fruit, has anyone else noticed that strawberries have been exceptionally delicious this year? I feel like last year a lot of strawberries I bought left a lot to be desired, but this year I can't get over how delicious every berry I've had had been! I seriously can't get enough. I ate a whole one pound container for lunch yesterday, and wished I had more!
For dinner I made carrot hot dogs again. This batch was even better because I let them marinate for about five or six hours. I added sauerkraut and banana peppers along with some sriracha mustard and it was delicious! The marinade really soaked in, and man it felt like a junk food meal, but it was carrots! I served mine with some jumbo crinkle cut fries, cause I don't know if you've noticed, but I like my fries on the thicker side. Man, I forgot how much I LOVE sauerkraut!
I should have taken a picture before I put the top bun on. I tried to take it off for the picture, but everything had gotten all mashed together and gloopy. I really need to take some photography lessons, I feel like I have the visions in my head for beautiful pictures, but my execution leaves a lot to be desired. I'm hoping I can find a free class at the library or something. Anyway, all those flavors went really well together.
Well, wish me luck, I am braving it today and going thrifting for some new duds. I only have one pair of jeans at the moment, and although we had a cool streak, it looks like it's going to warm up again, so I need to get a pair of shorts, or preferably a skirt. It's Father's day, so I'm hoping not a ton of people will be thrifting? By the way, if any dads read this, have a wonderful day with your kids, whether human or fur. I had a good workout this morning, and I'm feeling pretty good, so why not tear myself down and try on clothes? (Ha ha)(but seriously) This is where having a super good friend who tells you the truth, and helps you would come in handy. I see other women who have a body type like mine who always have the most flattering clothes on, and I feel like I don't choose, or can't find clothes for my body.
I'll leave you with more cuteness. I caught Kanye forcing her way on Chunks part of the cat tree. He wasn't thrilled, but I think he was too tired to fight about it.
As you can see in the corner, there is a free part of the tree below, but Kanye loves to cuddle! As my grandpa would say, she's a little stinker!
Happy Sunday!
It's always fun to try new fruits! I always see the most beautiful tropical fruits in YouTube videos and I get so jealous and want to try everything! I prefer thicker fries too, I love actually tasting the potato.
ReplyDeleteHooray for kitties!
I know, some of those girls on YouTube make the most gorgeous oatmeal and smoothie bowls ever! They actually look like works of art! But sadly, a lot of the super exotic stuff is soooo expensive.
DeleteI love tasting the potato too!
I'm craving GOOD fruit but it's so expensive and pissing me off lately! I buy it and it's not great LOL I'm left wanting. I traveled to Wegmans today and the only thing that looked good was mango which was hella pricey, heirloom tomatoes which weighed about 3 pounds each and priced at $3.99 per pound, and a green eggplant that I have never seen before but super HUGE and expensive, too!
ReplyDeleteSIGH
AH well! One of these days! Your juicy fruit sounds lovely! YUM!
Crinkle Cut Fries are so great...as are Curly...Straight...Wedge....Waffle...
ReplyDeleteI always wrestle with the 'top bun or not' issue with my pics as well.