But I did want to share my new favorite light weekend snack/meal. Usually dinner is my most complete meal so lunch and breakfast are traditionally quick, easy-to-make and go foods that I can eat on the bus (bad I know) or eat quickly between meetings at work.
Anyhow, lately on the weekends I've really been enjoying what I call the "potpourri plate," which consists of: a wedge of Laughing Cow Light cheese (still creamy and with a nice taste, not what you might think of a "light" cheese) with table water crackers, Wheat Thins and hummus. My favorite hummus is Cedar Crest, which I get at Treasure Island or Whole Foods. While I'm still new to hummus tasting, I prefer this one's creamier texture, compared to Tribe, which is a bit "grainier" and Athenos which has an perplexing after taste (ironically it was named "Best Hummus" by Men's Health, who obviously haven't tried this brand).
Anyhow, below is a picture of my cute "potpourri plate" that I enjoyed while reading the Sunday Tribune today. Then usually after this I end up having some Girl Scout cookies, but I make the effort to have something healthier first :)
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The first hummus I ever tasted was Athenos and it makes me gag at the thought of hummus. Maybe I should try another brand.
I love laughing cow cheese. Their garlic flavor is pretty yummy. Just enough so you feel like your eating something that's less-healthy. Does that make sense?
Now if you excuse me, I'm going to fix myself a plate of nachos. But no soda, because I'm trying to cut down. :)
Gosh I wish I liked hummus. It's a texture thing. It tastes great and smells great, but the texture...eh not so much.
The best hummus is Sabra, hands down. And I looooove laughing cow cheese! Except I always mess up and call it mad cow cheese, which is a pretty bad mistake to make.
I just bought two kinds of hummus yesterday. Mmmmm...
have you ever had homemade hummus? mmmmm!
As your self-appointed work mother, I feel its my responsibilty to insist that we add some additional color to the plate next time with a few fruits/veggies. No need to go crazy...I'd settle for some cucumber slices and a few tomatoes (both are fab with the hummus) and maybe some strawberries for the cheese ; )
hi - i just tagged you...(sorry if you don't like tags!)
BTW, if I ate that I'd still be hungry! I wish my snacks looked that nutritious.
That oddly looks like the appetizer I threw together when you came over to help me pack. Except add carrots. ;)
U Amerikans u probably think cambells makes soup.
I LOVE cow cheese! It's so amazing, especially if you put it on a toasted English muffin and top with slices of hard-boiled eggs. Sounds weird but it's so good!
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