Inland we drive. Westward we go.
Munching on bags of lettuce
…shaken with Garlic Gold.
Cherries.
Yogurt mixes.
Quite the ‘healthy eating on the go’ bunch!!
I think it’s my turn to drive 🙁
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Bethany @ More Fruit Please says
I love the idea of a salad in a bag for a road trip! Brilliant and easy!
Freya @ Brit Chick Runs says
I seriously wish my family ate that well on road trips – then I wouldn’t feel so alone! Have a good one 🙂
Sarah says
I LOVE the salad in the bag. Such a healthy roadtrip lunch 🙂 Have a safe drive back!!
lynn (The Actors Diet) says
hey hey hey – salad in a bag!!!
Meg says
What good road eats! Love the Pineapple Chobani, one of my faves. Enjoy your relaxation before it’s your turn to drive!! Check out the scenery 🙂 makes it more interesting.
Jessica @ How Sweet It Is says
Love those healthy snacks!
Kaz says
That’s a clever idea, bagging your salad like that!
Cynthia (It All Changes) says
Driving away from vacation is always so sad :0(
Mama Pea says
I thought this was a poem for a second. I think you have one in you, dying to get out, Kath.
Camille says
I never though of bagging salad for road trips! So smart! I will definitely be doing that in the future.
The Wife of a Dairyman says
I SO dislike the drive home from vacation. I actually prefer to arrive home in the evening from vacation so that there’s only a couple hours to bedtime. Have a great drive home:)
Daniel says
Long driving makes me tired, I don’t think it would be a good idea if I were to have a “turn” at driving on a family road trip 😛
I love the salad-in-a-bag (SIAB? Oooh, coincidence? Haha) idea, that’s taking creativity and healthy eating on the go to a whole new level.
Laura says
Salad in a bag..good idea;)
Hope your drive home isn’t too bad:) xx
Kaci Higgins says
I LOVE that salad in a bag idea!! It’s so nice to see that there are other people who strive to always eat healthy, even when traveling!
Sarena (The Non-Dairy Queen) says
I love salads in a bag! I thought I was the only one that traveled like that! I hope you enjoyed lunch and that the drive is going well!
Maria @ Oh Healthy Day says
Salads in a sandwich bag…pure genius!
Safe travels!
Miranda says
a different SIAB? now you have smoothie in a bowl and salad in a bag!
Katelyn says
Safe travels, glad you have a good “picnic” lunch =)
A Teenage Gourmet (Sami) says
I wanna try the pineapple kind! I haven’t seen it at my Kroger yet.
And a note to anyone that reads this comment, the cherries are PERFECT right now. Buy them.
Rosey Rebecca says
I love how you’re carrying garlic oil with you on your trip! I’m a bit behind on reading your blog because I took a blogging break. Looking forward to catching up!
Meanwhile, I’m hosting an amazing grass giveaway on my blog if you’re interested! http://roseyrebecca.com/2010/07/07/amazing-grass-giveaway/
Monique@She's Going The Distance says
LOVE roadtrips 🙂 Have a good one!!! Enjoy the drive in the SUN 🙂
Liz @ Tip Top Shape says
For some reason I love that you are eating salad out of a bag, lol.
And I feel your pain on the driving part. I’m going to Virginia soon and will be picking up part of the long, long drive. Joy. haha
Janna says
salad in a bag! awesome idea!!!
muy importante great harvest question for you (and Matt!). sooooo… after reading and seeing tons about great harvest on your blog, i was elated to stumble across one in my new town! whats even better about this whole situation….? they were having a buy one get one 50% off sale today! HOLLLLLA! I was just wondering if you have had good experience freezing the bread, bc you KNOW i was all over that sale (dakota and pumpkin chocolate chip, swoon!).
Kath says
Yes, it does freeze well!
Janna says
awesome, thanks!!
p.s. the dakota is out of this world good!
Sarah Munie says
I just stumbled upon your blog! I am in love with all your fabulous recipes and motivation, I just booked mark you in my fav’s. Very happy to find you! I love Chobani have not tried the other kind.
Diana @ frontyardfoodie says
I love packing fun things to eat on the road. I splurge most on fruit that I don’t usually get. Nothing like refreshing fruit to chase away carsickness!
Janet says
I have a question for you and your nutritional expertise. On our local Philly 10 show they had a nutritionist go through food that ‘seem’ healthy and then she gave healthier alternatives. She used Chobani pineapple as an example and said the manufacturers of “fruit on the bottom” type yogurts buy near rotting fruit that dealers can’t sell anymore and add syrup to stop the decay process and then sell to yogurt companies. (She went on to suggest buying plain greek yogurt and adding your own fresh fruit). What is your opinion on this?
Kath says
Well I can’t speak for the fruit on the bottom industry. I doubt they would use food that wasn’t safe for human consumption. But sure, they may use fruit that is bruised or unappealing aesthetically.
As for the sugar, I totally agree with her. Plain yogurt with fresh fruit is best. But that doesn’t mean it’s not totally fine to eat a fruity Chobani every now and then. Or just be conscious about sugar intake at the rest of the meal. But plain yogurt is most definitely the better choice.
Jenn says
Cute little post Kath!
Stacey@http://stacey-healthylife.blogspot.com/ says
That’s a good travel idea with the salad in a bag.
Jenn (Jenn's Menu and Lifestyle Blog) says
I like your road trip munchies!
Jenn
Heather says
I hate driving home from vaca. so sad!
Michelle @ Turning Over a New Leaf says
Wow. My family’s idea of healthy eating on the road is stopping by Subway for dinner. We don’t typically pack snacks on our road trips, and where we go, there’s nothing but Allsups convenience stores, and they have NOTHING healthy.
Sarah (Running to Slow Things Down) says
Fun snacks! I love the salad idea, although I can totally see myself poking a hole and dripping dressing everywhere. But I am a mess when it comes to things like that. 😉
I have got to try that Garlic Gold. It sounds simply wonderful! 😀
Anya @ Fitness & Sunshine says
Love the salad in a bag! What an easy way to bring something healthy with ya 🙂
Kimberly says
I’m going on a road trip tomorrow. I think your blog has already remodeled the way that I snack, and tomorrow we’re taking a cooler with bags of veggies and fruits and healthy dips, and sandwich stuff. Yum.
Michelle @ Give Me the Almond Butter says
Love the salad in a bag. Have a safe drive!
Wei-Wei says
SIAB – Now it’s SALAD in a BAG! Awesomesauce! (Literally.)
Wei-Wei
Kelsey @ CleanTeenKelsey says
Hahah, I have definitely had my fair share of salads in a bag! Sometimes they’re the easiest way to get your greens. 🙂
Hannah says
Safe trip home! Somehow I didn’t think we’d see gas station hot dogs and ding dongs on your drive 😛
Stacey @ Tipping the (Kitchen!) Scales says
Never would have thought to put salad in a bag! Hope your trip home wasn’t too long and boring.