I’m engaging in illegal blogging right now, so I’ve gotta make it lickety split! More photos, less yapping, more studying, less procrastinating. My textbooks are awaiting my return so here we go!
I haven’t gone on a real grocery shopping trip to restock my kitchen because I am going home on Friday. So, I’ve been eating some of the same things the last couple of days. I did however get 4 products to help me along…and comfort me 
First up, Cranberry Creme Brulee Kefir. Oh YES!!! Believe whatcha see!
With hemp granola and banana slices.
Next we have an Ezekiel Cinnamon Raisin English Muffin w/ a new (to me) almond butter and banana slices.
I wanted to get a huge jar of Maranatha Almond Butter from Costco (the best deal around), but I left the membership card at home, so I got a new to me brand: Blue Diamond Almond Butter Creamy. Just almonds and salt in the ingredients.
I also got my favorite Ezekiel Cinnamon Raisin English Muffins. Now THIS is my kind of comfort food
I KNOW you got excited by my kefir earlier and scrolled down as fast as you could to see where it came from. Here she is:
Not gonna lie, it’s pretty damn fabulous. It was on sale at Whole Foods this week so I figured I’d give flavored kefir a shot (literally ha ha ha get it? Shot…shot glass….).
I usually get plain because it doesn’t have the added sugar, but who can pass up a seasonal flavor like this one!?
Still has all my health favorite benefits. Read more about my love for kefir in my post, Krazy for Kefir.
I whipped out the Ezekiel again before heading to the gym. I topped it with butternut squash, brie cheese, and pecans. This is a winning combo, I’m tellin’ ya!
Sweet and Salty!!
Last night, I needed the comfort of the Whole Foods Salad Bar. My Whole Foods consumption always increases come finals week. There’s something about a big box/bowl of veggies topped with samples of this and that.
My ‘this and that’ included: tofu, broccoli w/ mayo, winter squash casserole, roasted carrots, beets, red cabbage, roasted veggies, mushrooms, and some spicy Thai dressing.
And some bubbly…
Mr. Comfort made another appearance this morning. I spread some almond butter, microwaved banana slices, and cinnamon on top.
So warm and delightful. So comforting.
I paired it with some hot Tazo Passion Tea. See my camera in the reflection!?
Post workout, I had dining hall salad bar fare. Whole Foods > Dining Hall
- Sweet potato cubes
- Eggplant
- Tofu
- Red peppers
- Cucumber slices
- Grape Tomatoes
- AND Olive Oil and Herb Dressing
That’s all folks! I feel like I’ve been gone for weeks, but it’s actually been 2 days haha. Time in the blog world moves at light speed. Light years…blog years??
I’ve got an exam tomorrow night, the dreaded Financial Accounting exam on Wednesday, and a paper/marketing plan due Thursday. I probably shouldn’t have posted tonight but I had too many photos on my camera to show you all!
Off to the library 
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heh heh, i could never eat just 1/2 of one of those ezekiels at a time (they are my fave too by the way!!)
the butternut combo looks amazing!
Oh my goodness, finals are sooo stressful! Good luck with everything, it looks like you’ve got some yummy fuel to keep you going.
I am going to have to try that kefir!
now I want to go and find that kefir! YUM!
Haha you rebel
I’m glad you took a break to blog though!! Hang in there.
I love using bnut squash as a spread (sort of?) haha. And kefir–I’ve never tried it, but you’re enticing me, misssss.
Good luck on your exams!
Whawhawhat? Cranberry creme brulee kefir? A semi-alliteration? Magical! o_o That tea looks beautiful too. Best of luck on finals!
Goodluck with finals, I love everything on your plate as well as the plate itself
All your food looks so good, especially that granola!
Good luck with finals! Lucky you – you’re out a week before me! =P
And Whole Foods does have an amazing salad bar, but it’s awesome that your school’s salad bar has tofu, eggplant, and sweet potatoes. That’s unusual for most salad bars. Luckily, where I am going next year they have a whole room in the cafeteria for vegans/vegetarians! I am pumped!
Finals comfort fare?! SIGN ME UP. All of it looks delicious and gorgeous.
Good luck babe!
xo bec
Good luck on your exam Allie!
Study hard and you’ll do fantastic, I know it!
That Keifer sounds phenomenal!
I adore that ALmond Butter. The honey flavor is also delicious. And I love that you are doing the banana mash now! Isn’t is sooooo yummy? The banana gets sooo much sweeter and actaully carmelizes when you mash it and heat it. mmm, fantastic!
Good luck with finals babe.
Hello Doll!!!
I saw that Kefir at WHole Foods and almost bought it, glad to hear it rocks!!! I might have to snatch it up next time before it’s gone!!!! Gotta love Whole Foods Salad Bar and gotta love spending like 20 bux for the salad, lol!! I always do!!! It’s worth it!!!
Have a beautiful night!!!! xoxo
Both the dining hall salad and the Whole Foods salad look wonderful! What do you think of that almond butter? I keep seeing it the store, but haven’t bought it yet. It really looks yummy with banana on those Ezekial muffins.
I hope I can find that kefir! I really like all their flavored kinds, but yes, not a fan of the sugar either, so I haven’t bought them in a long time. Hope the rest of your week goes soooo well!
Ezekiel muffin and almond butter? yes!! that’s my kind of comfort food too!!!
good luck on all the final exams sweetie! ;D
Yum. It all looks good! I absolutely love butternut squash too! Good luck with finals. I am soooo glad to be done with college!
Good luck with your finals!
I love your comfort food
Well I’m glad to know your eating isn’t suffering during all your times in the books! ; ) YUM!!!
And GOOD LUCK with finals!
I have no idea what to say. You are the most beautiful eater ever
All great stuff. I hope your mom has some baked goodness waiting for you at home this weekend , since you cannot do any comfort baking at this busy time for you 
I will totally eat anything that is labeled “seasonal” on it. The marketing industry is SO smart.
I love that Poland Spring bubbly water too. I like to mix it with regs water, add some fruit, and pretend I am super fancy
Good luck on the studying and tests girl! You’ll be great!
I’m so glad you posted. I’ve missed ‘em. Good luck with finals!
Oh man, I need to request that Kefir flavor at my local grocery store…I am JEALOUS! Sounds outta this world yummy!!
The butternut + cheese + pecans looks fantastic, I’m totally having that tomorrow! Hope studying’s going well!
I wish I had a Whole Foods nearby during finals week. It would totally make me feel better
Whoa, that is one crazy awesome flavor of kefir. And this post reminds me to get some cinn-raisin Ezekiel!
Good luck with the studies, Allie! Yay for being almost done! My finals week is next week
that kefir flavor sounds maazing- i’ve really been wanting to try that stuff! i’ve heard it is just like greek yogurt but maybe more drink-like?? your eats look incredible! good luck w/ everything
xoxo
shelley
Looks delicious you ”illegal blogger’! Good luck:)
xxx Julia (Taste of Living)
I have never had Kefir but that flavor sounds amazing – I need to go to Whole Foods and check it out.
I love Ezekiel English muffins – I don’t think I have ever seen the Cinnamon Raisin ones though. Perhaps another Whole Foods find?
Good luck with your finals – sounds like you are fueling well to keep you through.
Looks like good eats! We’re on the “leaving town in four days” meal plan here as well. It always prompts some interesting combinations
Good luck on your exams– you’ll rock them! Just think how great you’ll feel when they’re all done
Also– I just bought that blue diamond ab too…I wasn’t crazy about it, for whatever reason. Something about the texture was off for me. You’ll have to let me know what you think of it.
Amazing. I don’t know where you come up with these great dishes, but I love them!
I have got to buck down and try kefir. It kinda freaks me out, though!!! :0
Did you like the new almond butter? That brand wasn’t my favourite….
Love Ezekiel breads–yum! And, adore almond butter. In fact, all your food looks 100% scrumptious! Good luck studying!
i’m starting to feel the finals crunch!!!
good luck on yours!!
That breakfast looks amazing!!!
good luck with your final.
PS–I love the cinnamon raison ezekial bread but have never tried the muffins. Im sure they are delish!
omg you have the best combos of foods i tell ya! the squash with the brie and pecans MMMM has me almost drolling on my computer, girl!
and microwaving bananas is such a great idea makes them all warm, gooey and delicious!
good luck with your finals and enjoy the whole foods salad bahhhhh
I NEED that Kefir – WF find?
Hey!!! I just found your blog and I absolutely love it! Especially all the Ezekial english muffin munching! Those things are the best ever! I love them, and I love the AB and Banana combo you topped on it. Can’t wait to keep reading! Come by and say hello at my blog. http://www.cocoeatsandcritiques.org
For as much as I rave about the cinnamon raisin Ezekiel BREAD, I have never tried the English muffins. They look pretty fab, especially with the new AB. I am pretty psyched to crack open my Costco jar of Maranatha when I get home though:)
That kefir looks crazy-good! Was that a WF purchase?
Good luck with finals!!!! You will rock them, Im sure.
Everything looks delish as usual, Allie… especially that butternut squash with pecans.. perfecto!
Cranberry creme brulee kefir! Ah, I have yet to see this in the store, but it sounds great! Such an interesting flavor. I like your butternut squash, brie, ezekiel combination!
OH my gosh all that comforting food!! where do you find kefir? i keep seeing it everywhere!!! good luck on exams girl! i got my last one tommo!
You are so creative with food! Everything looks delish. Good luck with everything!
P.S. Have you entered my Sur la table giveaway on my new blog?
Wow everything looks delicious! Good luck with all your exams!
Haha I am glad that you found time to post! I cannot wait to get back to Whole Foods so soon! Good luck with finals!
That butternut squash, brie and pecans spread looks amazing! I hope finals are going well–try not to stress too much!
I want to eat it all! x x
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