Hi everyone!
I’m in my super-sad-missing my love mood so bear with me 🙁
Ryan left around 3:00 today and I was so sad…..but I know I’ll be back in a few days! Its going to be so weird when we actually get to see each other every day after having a long distance relationship for 2 1/2 years! I hope he doesn’t get sick of me!! hehe
After he left, I snacked on a half cup of peanut butter granola (Nature’s Path) with vanilla silk while I watched the 7th Lesson of my Beth Moore bible study online.
And then around 4:30 I hit the grocery store for a quickie shop…..I always manage to come out though with way more than I need!
Protein bars, brown rice, more whole wheat pitas, some new corn soup that looked amazing and Quaker multi-grain to switch it up from oats for a little bit
larabars, amy’s burgers, pumpkin for my oats, more Sabra hummus, whipped cottage cheese, split pea soup and………………more on that “ice cream” later 😉
sweet potatoes, honeycrisp apples, organic carrots and a butternut and acorn squashie
For dinner tonight I made another one of my simple pita pizzas with organic mozzarella cheese on a whole wheat pita:
Along with a huge spinach salad topped with raw broccoli and drizzled with light balsamic dressing
I puttered around for a bit and then had dessert:
I had neither seen nor heard of this before so when I saw it at Publix I knew I MUST try it!!!! How cool—an ice cream made creamy with delicious coconut milk! And the ingredients are pretty impressive as well:
I have to admit I was a little hesitant on how it would taste. My only experience with non-dairy ice cream was the soy based kind, which was okay but it did have a little bit of a weird aftertaste and wasn’t as creamy as the ice cream I know and love. So, for dessert tonight, I helped myself to a half cup of this and crumbled half a macaroony on top.
After just one taste all I could think was OH MY GOSH!!!!!!!!!!
It was freakin’ amazing. And not just a little amazing…..totally 100% amazing! This frozen treat was SUPER creamy and rich with a faint coconut aftertaste. For only 150 calories per half cup serving and made with all natural ingredients, it’s my kind of dessert! I have to say….I honestly don’t think I will EVER go back to buying regular ice cream again. This was just way too delicious…and good for you! The faint coconuty flavor made it better than just plain old vanilla ice cream and it was just as smooth and creamy. It rocked my world and made my night. I wish there were coconut ice cream joints down every street corner…can someone invent that?! Unbelievable.
I’m off to take a bubble bath and mentally prepare myself for the crazy week ahead. Tomorrow (as well as Tuesday and Wednesday) is just going to be jam packed with Thanksgiving prep and incredibly busy.
See you tomorrow—have a wonderful night!
suzanne
November 23, 2008 at 6:42 pmPita pizza are my all time favorite thing for lunch!! I’ve even got the hubs lovin’ them 🙂
Mara
November 23, 2008 at 6:42 pmOh I’m so sorry you have to do the long-distance thing… My fiance and I were about an hour apart (I know, not too far) for the first 2 years of our relationship, and only got to see each other on weekends. I LIVED for weekends.
VeggieGirl
November 23, 2008 at 6:43 pmAww, hang in there – hopefully you and Ryan will be reunited again soon!! 🙂
LARABARS!!!
GLUTEN-FREE & SOY-FREE VEGAN ICE CREAM!!!
Holy. FRRRRRRRREAKING. Yum.
Good luck with the busyness!!
Megan
November 23, 2008 at 6:48 pmThat ice cream sounds so good! And don’t be sad about missing Ryan- y’all will be together again before you know it 🙂
Shelby
November 23, 2008 at 6:48 pmCoconut Milk Vegan Ice Cream = Delicious!!!
Erin
November 23, 2008 at 6:52 pmOMG I AM IIIIINNNNN LOVE with that coconut ice cream–they are all fantastic, including cookie dough 😉
I totally agree with you–no other type of ice cream or frozen yogurt compares with this stuff. Why didn’t they think of this before????
ps they have a yogurt too, but I haven’t had a chance to try that yet 🙂
Chrissy
November 23, 2008 at 6:56 pmHey Jenna! I hope the whole transition from long distance to not-long distance goes well for you and Ryan! I can tell you from personal experience that after being long distance for a while, not having to say “goodbye..see you in 2 months” is SO wonderful! My now-husband and I were long distance for 3 and a half years (!!) while I was finishing my undergrad, and we (finally) just got married on August 30th! It was well worth the wait 🙂 When you love someone that much, you’re willing to do anything! By the way- I love Beth Moore’s bible studies! which one are you doing?
Victoria
November 23, 2008 at 7:00 pmI am in love with the coconut milk ice cream, but I’ve had the chocolate kind, which I cannot recommend enough. I love it.
caroline
November 23, 2008 at 7:05 pmYum, I love that Coconut “ice cream”! They make yogurt too, pretty tasty!
-Caroline
Elise
November 23, 2008 at 7:15 pmExcellent food!! Do you ever heat up those oatmeal bars? Are they good?
Those Annie Chun bowls are great- you should try the Udon Soup ones!
Colleen
November 23, 2008 at 7:18 pmYou are going to love that V8 soup – we mix ours with a can of black beans and it is really yummy!!!
Nellie
November 23, 2008 at 7:21 pmThere’s nothing a little “ice cream” can’t fix, right!? I need to go on a hunt for coconut milk ice cream, it sounds beyond delicious!
mh
November 23, 2008 at 7:21 pmmy fiance and I have been dating for 6 years and got engaged last summer- I am in Ohio for law school and he is in KY, so I know how you feel. when he comes to visit me or if I go home, we have an amazing time but I always get so upset on Sunday night when I’m alone! No worries, at least you only have another month or so! it will be so worth it!
Oh She Glows
November 23, 2008 at 7:37 pmAww I’m sorry that Ryan had to go! 🙁 It must be so hard.
Just think how amazing it will be when you don’t have to do this any longer! You are a strong person that is forsure. I used to hate when my husband (then boyfriend) would leave at night (and we were never more than 1 hour apart!). Love is worth it though 🙂
Angela
http://www.ohsheglows.com
Jenn
November 23, 2008 at 7:52 pmI LOVE that ice cream! If they have the chocolate flavor you should def try that too it is soooooo good! Really it is to die for! And since i recently found out im allergy to dairy I will def be being the coconut milk kind from now on!
emily
November 23, 2008 at 8:02 pmthat ice-cream looks amazing! I’m sorry you are missing Ryan. Some times it seems like semi-long distance is worse than actual long distance. When my boyfriend and I were in college we would have our Biggest fights right before a visit.
Michelle
November 23, 2008 at 8:14 pmIt takes a really strong person to handle a long distance relationship…you’re doing great! Glad you had a fun weekend together!
That ice cream looks so good!!!!
Joy
November 23, 2008 at 8:15 pmyum i may just have to try that ice cream! and how exciting that you and ryan will be together before you know it
Megan
November 23, 2008 at 8:21 pmThat ice cream sounds yummy! I am sorry Ryan had to leave, but at least you get to see him again soon! Good luck with the hectic work week!
Tamara
November 23, 2008 at 8:32 pmWow, that ice cream sounds awesome. Thanks for the tip! I’m sorry for how sad you’re feeling right now. I remember that feeling all too well. My first year of college, Carter and I lived a state apart, and I cried my eyes out every time I left after visiting him. When you get to be together all the time, it will make it that much sweeter, I promise!
caitlin
November 23, 2008 at 8:34 pmooo that ice cream looks fun!
K
November 23, 2008 at 8:52 pmLove the grocery pics AND pita pizza! The chocolate peanut butter flavor is my favorite pure protein 🙂 Glad to hear the ice cream was good!
You and Ryan have such a strong relationship! You’ll be back together before you know it!
Katie
November 23, 2008 at 9:39 pmI feel for ya, lady! It’s always so sad to part again. I’m also curious about what it’ll be like to get back to a “regular,” see-you-everyday kind of relationship after being long-distance for so long (when I graduate in May). Cheer up!
P.S. I want that ice cream!
seelivelee (for the love of peanut butter)
November 23, 2008 at 11:16 pmgood luck @ work tomorrow–i had a great time catching up on your blog from your fun-lovin weekend with the boy!!!! Amy of coffee talk and i met up this past weekend in Philadelphia and both bonded over the love of your blog—-Keep it up!
Always, Lee
Foodie (Fab and Delicious Food)
November 23, 2008 at 11:20 pmMmmm, that ice cream sounds amazing!
Sorry you’re feeling sad. Hang in there!
andrunwithit
November 24, 2008 at 12:02 amMMMMM you can just TELL that that ‘ice-cream’ is really creamy from the picture… I am DEFINITELY looking for this at the grocery store… I lurve coconut 🙂 Hopefully I can channel your self-restraint and NOT eat the whole container in one sitting!! LOL
Mariposa
November 24, 2008 at 7:03 amwe have a wheelers black label ice cream shop in downtown boston.. its totally yummy.. and they have coconut based ice creams!!
i still have to have the soy based only, im allergic to coconut, but people who can eat coconut.. love it!
it will be better once the long distance thing is over, i struggled through three months of it, but i dated a guy in the marines a few years back, he went to boot camp and iraq twice for six months at a time.. talk about HARD!!! it was horrible!!! good luck to you guys, im sure it will be just fine now!
Fitness Surfer
November 24, 2008 at 9:19 amA macaroon and a hot bath sound really nice. I don’t have the macaroon but I have some nice ginger tea. Thanks for sharing, now I know how I’ll unwind tonight.
Teddy
November 24, 2008 at 9:35 amIce cream made with coconut is my favorite. I don’t even know why anyone would use anything else haha
ryan
November 24, 2008 at 9:43 amHad a great time this weekend!!!!!!!! Everyone should try the Whoopie Pies and the Incredibles. They were both amazing!!!!!!!!!!
runjess
November 24, 2008 at 10:18 amThanks for trying that “non-ice cream” for me. I’ve seen it in the store, but have been hesitant.
gina (fitnessista)
November 24, 2008 at 11:56 amwhoo hoo! i’m so glad the macaroons turned out for you! i might have to make it that way for the fam since my mom doesn’t have a dehydrator.. or i might just buy her one since i’ll be needing it! macaroons on top of coconut ice cream might be the best thing ever. i’m making some of the banana almond butter cup tonight 😀
sorry you miss you man.. i know exactly how that feels, and it SUCKS!
have a wonderful day, jenna!
Catherine
November 24, 2008 at 12:34 pmOh my gosh that coconut ice cream sounds sooo good!! I sounds really similar to some coconut ice cream / sorbet concoction they sell at Trader Joe’s that comes in 1/2 a coconut shell. It is the most delicious think ever!! If you have one near you you should look for them.
Runeatrepeat
November 24, 2008 at 1:12 pmYou make that ice cream sound so good! I want it. Good luck getting through this busy week – but at least you have a light at the end of the tunnel –> Thanksgiving with the fam 🙂
Sarah
November 24, 2008 at 3:07 pmHang in there, one day at a time 🙂
I LOVE the coconut yogurt I tried from this line but haven’t tried the ice-cream, it looks SOOOO good!
Happy Monday!
Candace from Quaker
November 25, 2008 at 6:16 pmLove Sabras hummus! Just bought the spicy one…it’s good, but it IS spicy.