Jolly hello there!
Our new muffins – Carrot Raisin Walnut – are my FAVORITE! I used to love them from the Charlotte GH. They’re a bit hard to make, so we didn’t open with them, but I sure hope they are here to stay!
And we only have one left!
I went to Body Pump, worked it, showered and did my usual bike trek down to the bakery. I always come hungry but we get a rush at noon so I jump right into helping customers. I nibbled on some muffin and two hunks of this Popeye snake during quick breaks until things cleared out so I could sit down for lunch.
Since I’d already had my carbs for the meal, I made lettuce wraps!! Easy fun solution if you’re breaded out.
I topped two big leafs of romaine with tomato, pepper and cucumber plus a scoop each of tuna and hummus and a slice of cheese.
Midway through the shoot Matt stuck in a deformed tofu!
Green tacos!
I have a long list to do this afternoon on the computer. Changing months means extra paperwork
Later!
Kate (What Kate is Cooking) says
Those muffins sound so good! I’ll take a dozen 🙂
Baking N Books says
Me too please 🙂
When does Matt squeeze in his own work-outs during the workday? You seem to have it down well.
Freya (Brit Chick Runs) says
I didn’t realise Matt worked out! I thought he just did runs with you – now I’m really curious 🙂
Freya (Brit Chick Runs) says
Though obviously running is a workout…but you know what I mean. Ahem *sshhh now Freya*
KathEats says
He just runs and bikes on his days off. The bakery is quite a workout
Lauren says
Love lettuce wraps!! Try ’em with guac! 😀
Rachel says
Lettuce wraps are my favorite way to eat stir-fry when I don’t want rice. They’re just so darned good!
Kara says
D’oh! Why have I never thought of that? I love lettuce wraps and don’t love rice. Thanks for the tip.
Tracey says
I love this idea!
Ellie@fitforthesoul says
green tacos! that’s a really smart idea. You might like Korean bbq wraps then! 😀 We always wrap certain meats+rice+veggies in lettuce.
Amanda- The Nutritionist Reviews says
Great taco idea! And I love anything carrot and walnut…sounds so good. Are they sweet?
KathEats says
Slightly
Averie @ Love Veggies and Yoga says
I love the green tacos 🙂 I am a huge fan of wrapping just about anything with lettuce or collards or whatever chard leaves I have on hand.
I also use cucumbers sliced thinly as a wrap, too.
New month…I know…where did the summer (or 2011) go??! Good luck with all your paperwork!
I’m headed to the airport! 🙂
Aine @ Something to Chew Over says
I love using lettuce wraps instead of rice when I make a stir-fry. The muffins look yummy 🙂
Margo @ peanut butter trees says
Those muffins sound awesome! And I like your lettuce wrap solution to already having your carbs – it’s more fun than just a regular salad!
Annette @ EnjoyYourHealthyLife says
I guess I LOVE green tacos then. De-breadified stuff can be SO yummy because the flavors come out more!!
Angela @ Eat Spin Run Repeat says
I love lettuce wraps, especially in the summer when sometimes bread is just too much for the hot weather. That little bit of tofu’s definitely the star in yours! 😛
Joyce @ Jranola Joyce says
Those muffins seriously look so good!
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Suzanne says
I love lettuce wraps! Korean beef wraps are my fave (so far) 🙂
Kristin @ eat healthy. be happy. live well says
I’d imagine you would get tired of bread at some point, working in a bakery! If I wasn’t intolerant to wheat, I would totally open a bakery and eat until I was tired of it!!!
Laura @ Cookies vs. Carrots says
Yum! I love making tacos with lettuce shells. I really like it when the filling is spicy, because the lettuce cools it off!
Ashley @ Coffee Cake and Cardio says
yay for green tacos!! They look awesome.
Cait's Plate says
Those muffins look seriously incredible!!
Love your breadless sandwich – it’s like a salad that you can eat with your hands and really, what’s better than that?! 🙂
Hillary says
All those muffins need are a big dollop of cream cheese frosting! Mmmm portable carrot cake ; )
Holly @ The Runny Egg says
I like lettuce wraps because you get more “fillings”.
Brittany @ Itty Bits of Balance says
Oooo– you’re making me want lettuce wraps for dinner 🙂
J3nn(Jenn's Menu and Lifestyle Blog) says
I love lettuce wraps! Those look sooo tasty!
Gina @ Running to the Kitchen says
love lettuce wraps, although they tend to be a bit messier than their bread alternative 😉
Laura @ Sprint 2 the Table says
Those muffins look great! I do carrot apple muffins – they are such a good nutrient-rich way to begin the day. I’ll have to add some walnuts next time.
Mollie says
chub-bub alert: i bet those muffins would be good with a little smear of cream cheese!!
Sarah@The Flying ONION says
Um.
YES to the muffins.
And YES to your “green taco.”
Delicious! 😀
lynn @ the actor's diet says
i want that last muffin!!!
Kate @ NaturaStride says
Funny – I was just thinking about making lettuce wraps for dinner tonight – must be an omen! 🙂
Bernie says
Kath, it was so fun to meet you! I think I was a little star struck.
The bakery is wonderful! Sorry I had to rush off without saying goodbye, but the sandwich was delightful…the surprise pop of flavor from the olives was amazing! Hopefully I can make it back to try the tuna before I leave Charlottesville.
-Bernie
KathEats says
It was very nice to meet you too! Glad the sandwich was a hit 🙂 Hope it didn’t smell up your classroom!!
Burke Women says
Oh those muffins look delish! I needed some baking motivation, and those might be the trick!
Olena (The Fit Gourmet) says
Lettuce wraps are awesome! I exercise during my lunch hour and if work prevents me from eating right away, I usually just wolf down the carb part of the meal and then wrap whatever is left in lettuce. Also, it’s a concept widely used in Chinese cuisine. Duck or stir-fries in crispy iceberg – yum!
Trainer Kjirsten @ Balanced Healthy Life says
Those muffins sound fantastic! I love using large lettuce leaves as bread, or in your case a tortilla! My favorite is using lettuce leaves to wrap a burger! It always tastes so refreshing!
Angel7 says
I like the idea of using lettuce as the bread for a sandwich!
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Katelyn @ Chef Katelyn says
Wait that is the freshest lunch I’ve seen all day. Love dem lettuce wraps!
rumfunandsun says
Boo for paperwork, Yay for lettuce wraps!l
Lauren @ What Lauren Likes says
dang! those carrots would probs be my favourite too 🙂 they look soo addicting!!
Molly @ RDexposed says
Ooooh that popeye looks D-lish!
Pat says
I was happy to see you using a reuseable water bottle with today’s lunch. It’s such an easy way to cut down the use of plastic bottles. I’m always amazed – and appalled – to see people using plastic bottles at home or anywhere the could easily bring a reuseable bottle.
Melissa @ Journey to Marvelous says
Those tacos look great! I’m going to try that out soon…
Caitlyn says
I really need to get a job at a Great Harvest to satisfy my love of bread and of Carrot Raison Walnut Muffins!
Kiran @ KiranTarun.com says
That wraps looks so delicious! And i know, where did the summer go?!? Good luck with paperwork, we all hate it as much I am sure 🙂
Kristen, Sweetly says
i love the idea of breaking a meal into two. i like breaking breakfast into two smaller bits, before work and halfway through the morning. the “green tacos” look delicious!
Hannah says
I can’t get over how gloriously big and crispy your muffin tops look! Wish my homemade muffins would do that 🙁
Allison O'Mara (Girl in her kitchen) says
What a great idea for tacos! I remember doing this with burgers during my Adkins days.
Sarah says
Whoa that Popeye snake looks incredibly intriguing and delicious! I see that cheese oozing out… What kind!? Looks like they would be a fun addition at a party for sure. The closest Great Harvest in Boston, to my knowledge, is in Newton 🙁 not a hop skip and jump!
I love how creative you were with lunch. Great idea for lettuce wraps and they look like they were super satisfying!
I hope those carrot muffins stick around for you! Those would totally be my first pick… I’m not surprised they have sold so well for you!
Happy Monday and good luck with all your tasks today! Today seemed like a particularly busy Monday for everyone. I was swamped! It went by quickly and hopefully so will the rest of the week!
KathEats says
Asiago!!
I was born in Newton Mass!
Katherine says
Lettuce wraps = YUM!
Krissy - Shiawase Life says
OMG that muffin looks totally scrumptious! Hope to get my hands on one this week sometime!!!!!!
Lexi @ A Spoonful of Sunshine says
I think the Mexican restaurants need to take a cue from your tacos and get their green on 🙂
Khushboo says
I love lettuce wraps, especially when the stuffin’ is good!
Hearty Eugene says
I like your idea of using lettuce as the bread for a sandwich!
Maria @ Beautiful Busy Bee says
Good luck with your paperwork!!!! 🙂
Nenad @ Stavros Apartmani says
I’ll surprise my wife with this easy to make taco. Hope I won’t mess up the kitchen too much 🙂