I took the photos of tonight’s meals so long ago that it feels like yesterday!!
Before I left this morning I packed up snacks + dinner.
My test was at 2PM and went well. I’m not as sure how I did on this test, but I’m pretty sure it’s somewhere between an 80 and a 100. Could be either!! But I think closer to the higher end [I hope!]
At 3:30 I was hungry again. My EarthFare lunch wasn’t nearly as filling as usual – probably because it was a lot less expensive and a sign less volume and calories!
I found this Rachel’s Cottage Cheese at Harris Teeter this week and decided to give them a try. Totally impressed. Not too high in sugar either and loaded with protein. Loved the subtle pear chunks. Only con: $$$ 🙁 They even have a cucumber dill flavor!
I’m having one of those insatiable hunger kinda days. I was starving again not 1.5 hours later for a super early MNT class dinner.
I packed a Turkey, Brie and Raspberry Preserves sandwich on GH Honey Wheat
Loved that flavor combo!
And a simple salad with balsamic (drizzled it at 11AM and lettuce was still fine at 5PM) with leftover microwaved cinnamon sweet potato
Lastly, a Chocolate Peppy-mint Glo-bar for an evening snack! I ended up eating this with a cup of tea once I got home, although I saved half for tomorrow because I dug into the dark chocolate to have with it! Likely my favorite Glo-bar yet!
Chocolate evidence
Dinner + snacks all packed up this AM with an ice pack –
We got out of class a bit early so I decided to tackle a project.
[Vent]
For my Nutrition Education class we have the assignment this semester to write potential test questions each week from our textbook chapters. There are many reasons why this process has been super painful. We have to first read the chapters, process them, understand the material and THEN write the questions. Since there are no class lectures for this class, it’s all self taught. We have to do not one, but two chapters each week, and did I mention this is done as group work which requires coordinating with 3 other group members via email each week and making sure we don’t overlap any question topics, which requires re-writing questions at the last minute.
Needless to say this ongoing assignment has been the hell of this semester 👿
So the good news is that I spent a few hours tonight working on questions, and I am now ahead and just finished my second-to-last set of multiple choice and just have 2 chapters to go and they are essay questions so it’s all downhill. Woo. Hoo.
[/Vent]
So tired from thinking too hard. Off to bed.
OH – before I forget!!! Winner of the San Marco Coffee gift certificate is……
174. Kelly | October 14th, 2009 at 10:31 am
mmmmmmmm coffee!! I don’t know how you can ever really choose from that many delicious flavors!! Almond Joy sounds wonderful as does Chocolate Raspberry or Pumpkin Spice, but i love plain dark coffee too, oh man.
Kelly, sent me an email!!
Nite!
holly says
tomorrow is almost here!!!! 🙂 ahhhh i need one of angela’s glo bars and stat. have a good rest of your night!
Madeline @ Greens and Jeans says
That glo bar sounds incredible! I had microwaved sweet potato salad today too. Somedays quick and easy are all you can manage and if it tastes delicious that’s just a bonus!
Jenna says
i love how your pack such great meals and snacks when you are on the go!
jenna
Jessica @ How Sweet It Is says
I get that Rachel’s cottage cheese all the time and the pear mangosteen is my fave! The red pepper is also good.
Erin says
Chocolate-mint is the best combo! I can’t wait to try these bars.
Daria @ Daria Can Cook says
The good news is that assignments like that which require you to go over the material multiple times help you to really and truly learn the material. You’re much less likely to forget info learned this way than you are stuff that a lecturer tells you. Woohoo pedagogy!
On a less nerdy note, that Glo Bar flavor sounds amazing.
Sarah Jayne says
You are SO good at staying organized and planning ahead! Such an inspiration to the procrastinators
of the world (*cough* ME *cough*)
Stephanie says
Try the lemon verbena flavor — it’s amazing!!! 🙂
Amanda says
I heart Rachel’s yogurt and was wondering about the cottage cheese so I’m glad to hear a good review! I wish they weren’t as expensive though but now I’ll be more on the lookout for potential sales on the cottage cheese 🙂
Lizzy says
your meals look awesome!
Joelle (The Pancake Girl) says
Oh, aren’t those Rachel’s Cottage cheeses delish?! I tried the pear one as well and was super impressed, despite the icky price tag attached.
Heather @ Health, Happiness, and Hope says
I tried one of those Rachel’s cottage cheeses (I think it was blueberry) a while ago and honestly gagged on the taste! For whatever reason, I just could NOT handle the odd flavor that the fruit added. Your flavor sounds a lot better though, so I’d be willing to give it another try if I saw that one in stores. 🙂
Aww, sorry to hear about the stressful class. It always seems like there is at least ONE class every semester that makes you want to pull your hair out, but I know you’ll end up doing well.
Allie (Live Laugh Eat) says
I’ve been eating brie+cranberry sandwiches ALL week…I’m obsessed 🙂
Nicole says
You have given me some good ideas for lunch tomorrow! I don’t really like cottage cheese but have been intrigued by the Rachel’s brand lately. I may have to try it!
Sarah @ The Foodie Diaries says
We had the same sandwich! SOOO good!
And that CC looks good, though I don’t know what a mangosteen is?
Christy says
The turkey & raspberry combo reminds me of Thanksgiving! Tasty!
Julie @savvyeats says
Hmmm… I wasn’t impressed by Rachel’s yogurt, but the cottage cheese sounds good!
sue says
i’ve been wondering about those cottage cheeses but haven’t picked one up because of the price…may have to give it a try for myself now!
BroccoliHut says
I LOVE Rachel’s CC! I devoted an entire post to them this past summer actually. I really love the savory flavors served on a bagel with fresh tomato. Yum!
AnnQ says
Group work…oy vey! That can be either great or painful.
lynn (The Actors Diet) says
that’s great that the lettuce didn’t get all limpy under the balsamic. i hate having to pack a separate container for my dressing.
Em says
Kath do you purchase all your fruit and veg organic? If the answer is some– which ones do you like to buy organic? Thanks!
ellen eats beets says
brie and raspberry might be one of the best flavor combos out there. Hope you enjoyed dinnah!!
Rachael says
Oh man I LOVE Rachel’s! The yogurt is just as amazing as the cottage cheese and if you haven’t tried it yet you definitely should!
Diana says
That sandwich looks awesome 🙂
Jac says
i’m sure you did well in your test! all the best!
Stacey says
Ug. sorry your semester is so aggrevating! My Micro class is sort of like that! It’s all taught online, but we have a lab every Wed. night…and everytime I go, she has nothing for us to do! We just sit there! She hasn’t even graded our work or tests from the first week, ARG. Anywho, hope tomorrow is a good day for ya 🙂
christie @ honoring health says
I used to love the cottage cheese cups, I really like the one with the red pepper. It makes a really good salad topping/dressing 😀
Simply Life says
Sorry classes are a bit rough this semester but I’m sure it will all be SO worth it soon enough!
Emily (Emily Eats and Exercises) says
I’m so impressed with your packing organization. Since I work from home, I usually have my kitchen available at every meal. This weekend though I can see I’m going to have to pack lunch and dinner. I better start planning…
Can I ask what you pack your food in? It must be a nice big container to fit all that food and the ice pack? Thanks!
Wendy says
Re: your vent … I’m sorry it’s a frustrating process for you ( esp. the group coordination part!), but it sounds like a GREAT way to learn and truly understand the material. From my experience as a TA in grad school, I’ve always contended that one of the best ways to learn something is to teach it to someone else. Writing test questions is along those same lines. Hang in there!!
Susan says
That’s the second turkey + raspberry preserves sandwich I’ve seen this morning. I’ve got to try that combo!!
Paige(Running Around Normal) says
That turkey and brie sandwich sounds and looks amazing! I’m so going to try that out:)
Sarah says
Ugh, I hate group work! But good for you for getting ahead and getting things done. I’m inspired by your homework/study habits. I am the world’s biggest procrastinator when it comes to that stuff!
brandi says
ugh, i hated having assignments like that! Glad you were able to get some work done on it.
I love potatoes on salads! The mix of sweet potatoes + balsamic sounds great.
Kath says
Daria + Wendy ,
No! I haven’t learned a thing! I would do much better with lectures + discussion. This project just forces me to do busy work and I don’t retain any of it because I am more focused on getting the task done.
Em,
No, I don’t. Wish I could afford to all the time. I buy organic from the dirty dozen whenever it’s on sale – apples, grapes, etc., and I always buy organic milk and meat. I usually buy organic baby spinach because that’s just how it comes at my store.
Emily,
I have a Built NY lunchbox that is roomy and stretchy.
Kath
Amanda @ Cakes and Ale says
Yuck! I hate group projects. Which is bad news for me, since I’m getting my MBA and pretty much all we do is group projects!
Tina says
Ohhh brie and fruit is the best combo!!! If you panini’d that sucker, it would’ve been incredible. And I always see those cottage cheese, but like you said, they are too pricey. I really want to try them!
Anne Marie@New Weigh of Life says
I want to try Rachel’s cottage cheese. It looks awesome!
Iris says
Ugh…school…I feel your pain (and I’m just doing pre-reqs right now…I can’t wait to actually be taking nutrition courses).
Jess says
Have you tried the Rachel’s yogurt? I thought it was much too sweet.
Cynthia (It All Changes) says
Group work was be bane of my existence while working on my master’s online. Lots of my classmates were in different time zones and hardly ever did any work. Good for you for getting it done ahead of time.
Olga @ Healthing It says
I agree on Rachel’s cottage cheese! I love it but it’s so EXPENSIVE!