Happy Friday!
Anyone have fun plans for the long weekend? I’m just relaxing, as this is my last “free weekend” for quite some time. Next week I’m super excited because I’m going to Philadelphia for a conference and the week after that my mom is coming and it’s my birthday!
I’m really excited about Philly though because I get to reunite with some of my favorites, eat delicious food and explore a new city! Probably my favorite thing to do is go to a city I’ve never been before and just totally take it on and explore. I’d love to plan a blogger meet-up at some point, even just for coffee, so Philly readers stay tuned for news on that.
Now, on to the food. This morning I had a big bowl of my very favorite cereal–Optimum Power—with banana and almond milk:
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Wow – you’re good at wraps! I don’t know what it is, but I just CANNOT do them, they always fall apart. It’s the one talent I wish I had…
Have a good afternoon!
Yippee…you’re coming to Philly! There’s plenty of fun things to eat and see here!
JENNA!! Finally!! You’re coming to Philly!! I’m a longtime reader but never a poster. I live in Philly and have wanted one of you amazing bloggers to visit this wonderful city! I would love a meet up sometime when you are here!
I loooove Philly! It’s such a great, walkable city. You’ll have a blast!
Have a fun, relaxing weekend!! I’ve lived in PA for a year, but still haven’t made it to Philly. It’s definitely on my list though!
What’s the conference you’re going to?
what i wouldn’t give to have a trader joe’s nearby…and somewhere where we could get some $2-chuck…alas, we have to do with whole foods
can’t wait to hear about the philly trip next week!
I’ve always wanted to go to Philly. Have fun!
Happy Friday!
I hear trader joe’s is going to make its practicce 100% sustainable by 2012, hurrah!
Philly is such a fun city! You’re gonna love it!
Oh, the salmon looks delicous! I can’t wait to read what you have to say about Philly. I’m going there for the first time at the end of July and can’t wait to explore!
I’m a huge fan of TJ’s and try to buy most of my groceries there when I can. It’s much more affordable than Whole Foods!
You got local goat cheese and butter in your veggie bag?! Jealous!
nice, you’re coming round my neck of the woods—-Philly! can’t wait to hear more re: a blogger meetup!
Smoked salmon is so great! My husband is from Ireland, and they eat it a lot there so it has slowly become a big part of my diet. We usually get ours at TJ’s too.
That wrap looks delicious – love smoked salmon.
I am so excited that you’re going to be in Philly! Let me know if you need any restaurant suggestions (please for your own sake, go to Yogorino at 20th an Locust… after their froyo your life will never be the same) and I hope that you are able to schedule some sort of meet up!!
I buy almost all my food at TJ’s. It is inexpensive and delicious.
I can’t believe you’re coming to Philly! Philly is a foodie’s heaven. I think it goes unnoticed because NYC is right around the corner, but there are so many amazing byobs where the focus is simply on the food (since they don’t make money through liquor). I hope you get to spend some time exploring.
I would definitely be interested in a blogger meet-up!!
Philly! You are just that much closer to Pittsburgh.
Pittsburgh WISHES it was Philly. Just sayin’
Ahh you must be so excited for your Mom to come up! Enjoy your weekend of relaxation:)
I live in the Philly area! It’s exciting that you’re coming here!
I LOVE almond milk and cereal. One of my most favorite things. Ever.
Yay! Philly has loads of yummy restaurants, let me know if you need any suggestions!
Lots of cool neighborhoods packed with shops and restaurants!
Mmmm..wild smoked salmon is so delicious! I’ll bet it makes an awesome wrap sandwich.
I’m going to see Phantom of the Opera tomorrow with my mom! The rest of the weekend is pretty chill…I’m excited to just relax!
Smoked salmon = GET IN MY BELLY!!! haha!
Trader Joe’s just makes life better. I tried explaining to my new roommate that the other grocery stores won’t cut it, even though they are slightly closer.
Wow,I’m from Philly, but live in Florida now! Be careful…the Flyers may just WIN the Stanley Cup while you are there! Hopefully they will stretch it out and win after you leave!
Good idea to relax this weekend! You have a busy few weeks ahead! So glad your Mom is coming out for your birthday!
Have a great weekend Jenna!
I belive you mean the hawks will sweep the cup.
Philly’s great though otherwise
Sounds like you have some busy weekends ahead, make the most of this one!
Your lunch looks so nice, I need to get me some smoked salmon!
There’s something about that banana that is singing to me: it looks perfectly ripe.
Aw, Philly will be a blast. What’s the conference?
& yay for June b.days! : )
Ah man..it may be your last “Free” w/e…but the coming ones sound pretty great!
Sounds like you have some fun weekends coming up!!!
TJ’s is a thing of beauty. I will certainly miss it when I leave Hartford and return to CO where there are NO Trader Joe’s. Tear….Whole Foods is amazing and all, but Trader Joe’s has its own charm (and much cheaper pricetag to boot!).
I just was at TJ’s and got 4oz Smoked Salmon too! Mine was only $1.99 though. Wonder why. Maybe mine was farm raised? :-/ It was TJ’s brand though, so maybe not! I also checked out the Almond Milk there and saw that it had Soy Lecithin in it. I try to avoid that because of all the controversy. Do you have any opinions about soy and it’s health risks?
Omg I and sick and nothing sounds good but for the first time I feel hungry after seeing this picture. Oh yay my birthday is the same weekend!!
I love Philly! they have quite an underground art scene that I am dieing to experience in “real-life” rather than just via blogs and websites.
Yummy wrap. I always forget about smoked salmon.
FRIDAY FRIDAY FRIDAY!! How I love you and I am so happy you are here!!
You know, I’ve only been to Trader Joe’s once, and I loved it!!! I need to get back there soon!
ahhhh! i knew there must be some reason why i feel like you’re so relatable– you’re a gemini, just like me! when’s your birthday? mine’s the tenth. i am so excited. big plans?
I’m from Philly
Well, the ‘burbs, but still! I’ll make sure to check back for possible meet-up deets!
Philadelphia is fantastic! In addition to the historical stuff, there are tons of great restaurants and outdoorsy things. Wonderful, wonderful city.
Mmmm smoked salmon is the best!
have you tried canned salmon from Traders? or is there a difference between pink and red salmon from a can? well obviously there is but do you know the difference? what salmon did you purchase?
PLEASE plan a blogger event!!! I am a long time reader, big fan of yours, and a big foodie. Philly has some great restaurants!
Oh Jenna, forgot to say—-you must hit up Capogiro Gelato when you come out here to Philly. to die for. http://www.capogirogelato.com/
I mix TJ’s smoked salmon with organic eggs and chopped fresh dill & scramble. Philly old mainline area really nice. Trivia: The ‘Philadelphia Story’ w/Katherine Hepburn/Jimmy Stewart was based on real life Tracey Lord and remade as ‘High Society’ w/Grace Kelly/Bing Crosby, Frank Sinatra, etc…lyrics by Cole Porter. Yes, as a matter of fact I DID go to film school (UCLA as part of writing program) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m4awCZr7GwY
My weekend already started. Friends & I went out for eggs benedict/champage, then went to Whole Foods & Macy’s sale w/another friend, now off for marathon walk with another. Sleepy Carmel is packed for the holiday weekend…exciting! And a tourist town needs it’s tourist revenues….so bring it on!
It’s gorgeous out.
My son is in Crete for week and a half and island hoping Greek isles!
Jenna, see if you can schedule a meet up here in Philly! I am a long time reader, first time commenter…I feel like maybe the more comments you get regarding a meet up, you might be compelled to actually have one. I would love to meet you!
Also, other commenters are correct, Philly really is a foodie’s heaven. If you need any tips, let us know!
I am going to try out the Optimum Power cereal soon, it sounds so good! Enjoy your relaxing weekend.
I love Philly. My mom live near there and I wish I could go meet you.
That’s great! Have fun in Philly next week! That is definitely a city I want to visit!
Great looking breakfast- bananas always look so good!
Yay!!!! I live in Philly. I’d love love love to meet up!!!!!
Philly is such a great city! I highly recommend the White Dog Cafe. Also, I second the recommendation for Capogiro. They make amazing gelato!
Not to diss too much on TJ’s, but their sustainability policy (salmon and other seafood) only came about after a long, drawn-out campaign by a couple of big environmental groups – they didn’t come willingly
. Their packaging is still a bit of an issue – I think the best thing to do, since they say they listen to their customers, is to let them know that they’re loved, but they’d be loved even more if they were more environmentally responsible.
Just moved to Philadelphia. Yesterday. Exploring it so far has been pretty fun – definitely one of the coolest places I’ve been to yet.
That is so awesome that you are coming to Philly!! I am a LONG time reader and have never commented. I live right over the bridge from Philly in South Jersey. Keep us Philly readers posted on a possible meetup!
Happy Friday to you too! I’m in Indianapolis for the Indy 500 for the weekend. We have garage and pit passes so we’re having a blast!
Wooohoo! I love visiting new cities!!! I love just being out and exploring every piece of it and of course eating up all the deliciousness that place has to offer. I’ve technically been to Philly but I don’t count it, so I really need to go again!
Costco had smoked salmon pretty cheap! It was really good too!
I work weekends, so no plans for me. Although Monday morning my husband and I are going to visit the graves of our family members like usual.
That wrap looks gorgeous! I’m looking forward to this long weekend for some BBQ and family time!
I’m so excited you’re coming to Philly! I think I’ve been reading your blog since the very beginning, would love to meet up!
OMG! I am so excited you are coming to Philly!!!! I can’t wait to meet up
YUM
Your making me want to try smoked salmon.
I love exploring new cities! My cousin and I went to Paris a year ago for a few weeks- that place was the most amazing place to explore! Have fun in Philly, and enjoy your weekend Jenna!
trader joe’s philly – 2121 market street.
but if you’re here for a conference, chances are you’ll be in the middle of china town, which means – http://www.readingterminalmarket.org. and http://www.thetroc.com within super uber walking distance, for foodie delights and rocking out. aaaannndddd, “where to all the hippies meet? south street! south street!” surely you’ve heard that oldie!
Philly is awesome. I’m from outside of Philly & would love to meet up, keep us posted!!
Argh! Jealous! I’ve been waiting and waiting for Trader Joe’s to come to KC! I know they’re coming and the locations are picked but the process isn’t going fast enough for me!
you MUST MUST MUST go to the Reading Terminal Market and Silk City Diner. you will not be disappointed!
Oh how fun, you’ll be in Philly?! What conference will you be here for? I’m a Philly girl so I’ll look out for details about a possible meetup!