Dinner

Ready, Set, Go!

Sorry for the late-ish post, guys! Days like this are always crazy because I have to drive back from Tampa to Orlando in time to get my grocery shopping, wash and cleaning done…I was really hoping I was going to have an extra half an hour to hit the gym but that didn’t happen. Every second was filled!  First of all, the car place took 2 1/2 hours!!!!! Don’t you hate that?! I was planning on 30 minutes…it was alright though because I got some work done and got to test drive a new black beetle (the car I’m dying to get when I finally get around to trading my old Accord in).

When I finally got back from the dealership, I was surprised to find Ryan still at home. He had planned on working from home this morning to surprise me when I got back—we thought it would only be 45 minutes! Turned out he had been waiting for me for two hours and when I got there we only had 5 minutes before he had to hurry out the door for a lunch meeting. It’s the thought that counts though and it was fun to see each other one last time til Saturday.  🙁

I ate leftover pizza for lunch and it was amazing! I LOVE their pizza—their crust especially! So good! This lunch really filled me up and since I had such an early dinner I didn’t need a snack this afternoon.

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Speaking of dinner…when I saw this frozen Indian meal in Publix it was calling my name. I’ve never tried frozen Indian food but this blew me away. It was sooooo delicious!! I knew I would need some more protein to my meal to fill me up though because these dumplings only had two grams for the entire meal. So, I made an easy version of dal—or just plain spiced red lentils for that matter. I simmered 1/4 cup lentils in 1/2 cup water for about fifteen minutes with a pinch of cayenne pepper, salt, tumeric, curry powder and garam masala. They went perfectly with the dumplings and now I am quite full and content! I also had a simple spinach salad with woodstock dressing.

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I’m off to school very early to work out some loan stuff then go to the library and work more on my project. I’m bringing a Nana’s pb cookie “bite” with me for a snack later on though!

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  • NJ
    June 2, 2008 at 9:28 pm

    Hey Jenna,

    Is this Indian meal by the Amy’s stuff in Publix? I don’t think I’ve seen it and I’d really like to try it. Also, did you mention which pizza place this is in TPA? I am curious.

    Thanks!

  • Jessie
    June 2, 2008 at 10:10 pm

    Hey Jenna, what is the woodstock dressing like? Can you compare it to any other dressings or describe it? I went and got the goddess dressing because everyone was so gaga over it and hated it, it tasted like bacon or something, i dont’ want to buy another bottle that i wont use!

  • VeggieGirl
    June 2, 2008 at 10:10 pm

    Good luck at school tonight!

  • ibex hk
    June 2, 2008 at 10:54 pm

    mmmm, I’m craving some good Indian food, myself 🙂 have fun tonight

  • Stacey M
    June 2, 2008 at 11:21 pm

    Hi guys, sorry for the random question but seems like a good place for it…
    My Dr. prescribed Loestrin24 to restore my period after it disappeared post some weight loss, although I maintain a healthy weight (125, 5’5). Very frustrating! I am nervous about the laundry list of side effects and horror stories (depression, anxiety, heart attack(!)….) 🙁 Does anyone here have experience with this medication and can shed some light? Thanks.

  • Ruby Red Vegan
    June 3, 2008 at 12:12 am

    The Indian frozen meals at Whole Foods always look so intriguing! It’s good to know that this brand is worth trying — thanks for the review! And poo on the car place for messing up Ryan’s plans to spend time with you.

  • Jill
    June 3, 2008 at 2:55 am

    Those Indian meals are SO GOOD. I’m totally addicted to them, and I love the tandoori chicken one the most!

  • Mel H
    June 3, 2008 at 3:04 am

    jessie, I havent tried Goddess but I’d highly highly recommend Amy’s gingerly dressing- its amazing. Taste like asian- close to Newman’s sesame ginger but better!! try it!
    does anyone have a recommendation for natural, low fat honey mustart dressing? havent found one I like!

  • Mel H
    June 3, 2008 at 3:05 am

    p.s. just saw SATC- LOVED it!! I’d see it again in a heartbeat and I’m buying it! Jenna- I’m for sure Charolette too- neat/germ freak and all! haha

  • Mel H
    June 3, 2008 at 3:21 am

    sorry jessie (and for posting again! haha)- the dressing I love is Annie’s low fat gingerly vinagrette not Amy’s!!

  • erica
    June 3, 2008 at 4:43 am

    mel h – annie’s also carries a low fat honey mustard dressing that I remember was delicious.. give it a try!

  • Mel H
    June 3, 2008 at 12:38 pm

    thanks erica!

  • jenna
    June 3, 2008 at 1:29 pm

    Jessie,

    Woodstock dressing has tahini and tomato in it…it’s AMAZING. my favorite of all time. I can’t compare it to anything else I’ve ever had…but its really really good. Def. no “bacon” taste at all! Try it..I haven’t met anyone that doesn’t like it 🙂

    NJ,

    this isn’t amy’s brand…its another all natural frozen ethnic food brand. I really liked this and also bought the chickpea masala. It has a pretty small list of ingredients, all of which I can pronounce and it tasted amazing! The pizza place is called Sally O’Neals and it’s on South Howard Ave. My favorite 🙂

  • Tina
    June 3, 2008 at 2:01 pm

    What type of flavor is the woodstock dressing? Looks interesting!