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Apr9

Fake Chicken & Waffles

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Fake Chicken & Waffles

Howdy!! Every once in a while, Johnny will announce that he is craving something or another. It might be a candy bar, it could be a cup of tea, a huge burger, and anything in between. This past week, he shared with the bunnies and I that he really wanted some chicken and waffles. He then went to the store after work for supplies and made himself the dinner of his dreams that evening. It was so nice to not have to cook lol! I had to admit that the food looked and smelled delicious so I wanted to try a modified version with my MorningStar buffalo chicken patties. Check it out:

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I must give credit where credit is due and say that Johnny hit the nail on the head with his idea. I have never had chicken and waffles before and it was the bomb.com! The waffles that he picked out were an inspired choice because they were thick, fluffy, and infused with maple syrup. It was like a flavor explosion paired with the fake buffalo chicken and I have never tasted anything like it before. This meal required no prep whatsoever and it was a relief to make such an easy dinner after a long day at work. I can’t say that I would make this for myself all of the time, but it was definitely a treat.

If you haven’t tried the MorningStar buffalo chicken patties before, I can’t recommend them enough. They are mine and Johnny’s favorite and we always have them on hand at home. I am so happy that Johnny likes them too because I never have to worry about making something else for him. We love making classic chicken sandwiches with them and Southwest wraps. Now, apparently, we love them for chicken and waffles too. Who knew that I would try a new vegetarian creation thanks to my carnivore husband’s craving of the week?! ❤

Although the kitchen is definitely my domain, Johnny does a banner job making simple, innovative meals and I think that’s great. I can’t wait to see what he’s hungry for next and if I can modify it!

Which brand makes the best fake meat? What is your favorite easy meal to make? I want to hear from all of you, so leave me a comment and let’s chat! Much love. -Sarah

Jul23

Cheerio No Go

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Cheerio No Go

Hello! My mom has been on a HUGE cereal kick and it has made me crave a big bowl of Cheerios something fierce. I don’t eat cereal too often, but it’s all I can think about when I get a taste for it. When Johnny and I went grocery shopping at Aldi’s a week or so ago, I just had to get a box of their Crispy Oats. We have had so much GREAT SUCCESS since we began shopping at Aldi’s and I figured their version of Cheerios would be just fine. Sadly, I was mistaken…

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I have been trying really hard to squeeze in breakfast every day and I thought cereal would be a quick and easy way to go. I prepped myself a bowl of Crispy Oats, sat down at the computer to work, and couldn’t wait to take my first bite. My craving was about to be satisfied and I was really looking forward to it! Unfortunately, I guess I should have waited until I purchased actual Cheerios because the Crispy Oats were just not it.

The first spoonful I had tasted… off. Then I went in for a second and realized that the Crispy Oats tasted exactly what I could imagine pencil shavings would taste like. They were kind of woody and weird and it was definitely not what I pictured my first bowl of cereal in years to be like! Not that Cheerios are the most flavorful cereal on the planet, but I don’t remember them tasting like that lol. I even had a second bowl a few days later to see if I set myself up for disappointment by being too hyped up and my sentiments remained the same. This was a Cheerio No Go, for sure.

With all of the goodies that we have been enjoying from Aldi’s, there were sure to be a few misses. My top three have to be their toilet paper, the Clancy’s tortilla chips, and the Crispy Oats. But, hey, that’s not bad at all. Even with a few duds, you simply can’t beat the prices at Aldi’s and Johnny and I have already saved a bundle. Plus, the Crispy Oats won’t go to waste… Cheerios are our family dog’s favorite treat so hopefully he won’t mind the off brand too much! 😉

Pip pip cheerio to the Crispy Oats because your girl was not a fan. This is one that you can skip if you find yourself at Aldi’s. Keep it posted on lifewithlilred for a date night OOTD tomorrow!

What is your favorite kind of cereal? What do you normally have for breakfast? I want to hear from all of you, so leave me a comment and let’s chat! Much love. -Sarah

Sep30

Quitting Smoking

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Quitting Smoking

So I made the decision to try quitting smoking on Thursday of last week. Since then, I’ve only had two cigarettes. Let me tell you, I’ve been fiending for a cigarette every day, and last night I finally caved and had one because I was so stressed out. All of this stuff with trying to get registered for college, and looking for a new job has just been a whirl wind of anxiety for me. I just want one thing to go my way for once, so I’m really REALLY hoping I get the job at Next, which I interviewed for yesterday. My fingers and toes have been crossed all day, and it would make me so happy if I was offered a job. It would relieve so much stress to get one out of my two major issues (college and job) tackled. I had a minor freak out last night about it and my need for a cig was too strong to fight! Lucky for me, my sister smokes the same kind of cigarettes I do, so it was easy access for me to grab one. I thought that not smoking for a few days straight would help ease the desire for a cigarette, but it did just the opposite. My cravings are insane and my anxiety is through the roof. I feel like I gained a few pounds too from not smoking so frequently, so that really wigs me out as well, because I’m such a freak about my body and my weight. I really hope all of this gets easier these next few days, because I feel my anxiety building up in me like a big rubber ball and it’s seconds away from shooting off. I feel so irritable all the time. I know the easy way out would just be to go buy a pack of my beloved Marlboro Smooths, but I’ve made it close to five days with only two bummed cigarettes – I have to keep going. I could really use some love and encouragement, guys. These past few days have been so rough. Please, please keep your fingers and toes crossed for this job I interviewed for, it would mean a lot to me! Have a great Tuesday everyone! -Sarah

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