Dinner Snacks + The Weekend
Happy Friday! Is anybody else as ready for the weekend as I am? So I don't really have any recipes or food stories to regale you with since I haven't been at home any nights this week. In fact, last night I had a pick dinner (you know, picking at a few different things to comprise a full stomach, but not quite feeling fulfilled like dinner). A plate of cheese and crackers, followed by fresh popcorn for dinner. Possibly even a few scoops of snickerdoodle dip too. Shaun was out, so whenever it's just one for dinner, I find myself picking on a multitude of things, rather than preparing a real meal. Not exactly what you call healthy. This weekend it's my mission to get back on track!
So since Valentine's Day falls on Monday, Shaun and I have some things planned for the weekend to celebrate. If you remember this post from just over a year ago, we like to use V-day as a reason to stop with the craziness going on in our lives and simply spend some time together. Nothing fancy, but a day of giving up chores to relax and even go on a date together. This year, we're celebrating on Sunday.
While last year we took a trip to Bobby's Burger Palace...
...and snacked on Valentine's Day whoopie pies from Whole Foods...
...this year, we're staying local with brunch at Lighthorse Tavern (my favorite Jersey City restaurant), a trip to the movies and topping off the day with a nice dinner at home and watching TV on the couch. A fun-filled day without breaking the bank. Sign me up! Oh and you know that Shaun got me a pretty sweet gift this year...
So I have a few tricks up my sleeve to surprise him. Aside from Sunday's fun, I'll be spending some time tomorrow with this little cutie...
...while I clean out my old bedroom at my parents house (a task that I've been putting off for about 2 years...sorry mom!).
So that's my weekend plan. What do you have planned for the weekend? And bonus question, do you ever have a pick dinner for one (as I did last night) or do you always cook, even for one?
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Sounds like a great weekend plan!
My weekend will involve working out, crab cakes, my nephew overnight...and a little bit of work. Can't complain about any of that!
...and I totally need to try the snickerdoodle dip!
Happy Friday!
I have a Baptism to go to this weekend...followed by a Baptism party at my fav restaurant! SCORE!
Then on Sunday I have a double date at another yummy place! Double Score! haha
I lived by myself for a long time and I would just cook for myself. It sucked though because I'd have a big pot of something and would be sick of it by the end of the week! But...good money saver.
I have to make soups out of canned soups... I stocked up on Amy's when I was working 50 hours a week and drivng and hour to and from work. Now they've got to be eaten.
But I totally agree! making your own soup is easy and a bajillion times healthier/tastier!
I totally want to go to WF this weekend. Its super far but it's soooo worth it! I might have to check out those whoopie pies while i'm there! hehe
omg have you tried their cheese cake? to die for!
xoxo
Jenn @ Peas & Crayons
Yummm I want one of those whoopie pies! Perfect for valentines day!
I am popcorn OBSESSED. I could eat barrels of it for one meal and STILL want more! :)
and I worked in the baseball concession stand in college. hello, trouble?
your pup is soo cute! is he a cockapoo? my best friend has one named alfie, and he looks just like yours! :)
Alyssa, 2 things: 1) you must get a popcorn maker because they are life-changing and 2) yes, she is a cockapoo! Her name is Chloe too! Just like yours :) She is the cutest little thing ever...looks like a stuff animal :)
Girl, you know that I am often a dinner grazer... especially with dips, mmmmm! :)