Anyone remember The Martha Stewart Show?
Or am I showing age? LOL!
Martha used to talk about “today’s good thing” on her show each day. My mom and I thought this was hilarious. So did Snoop.
This weekend I went shopping. Nothing fit. I can’t zip dresses over my back. It was not a fun trip… but I got what I wanted. I’m do want to keep growing and competing… but it’s still hard to swallow.
What does this have to do with today’s good thing? Nothing other than a) I got what I wanted and b) I’m focusing on good things today rather than wallowing.
Good Thing #1
The return of college football. And Tech won!!! If you are from the South, you know this is true:
Good Thing #2
Getting a hair cut/color from one of your oldest friends. When I go see Karen, It’s a 4-5 hour deal. I always bring snacks. White Chocolate Raspberry Quest bar is my favorite one to eat cold (not baked).
Good Thing #3
When we finished my hair, it was pouring and we were both hungry. The only logical decision was to grab a bite to eat and continue catching up. These mussels in saffron cream sauce were some of the best I’ve ever had. They were huge and meaty. #twss
Good Thing #4
I FINALLY broke down and bought a waffle maker. And I’m pissed and everyone for not tying me down and forcing me to buy one sooner!
For my first go, I made a peanut flour waffle with cherry compote and bacon sprinkles. I’m still perfecting it… but trust. The recipes will come ad nausea.
Good Thing #5
After the ill-fated shopping trip, I went to my comfort place: Whole Foods. It was there that I found the deliciousness below: Snacks on a Plane gelato from Honeysuckle. Tell me this isn’t the most genius name and flavor combo ever.
Good Thing #6
I did eat more than ice cream for dinner. While at Whole Paycheck, I picked up some grilled veggies. I cooked a piece of Haddock from Sizzlefish and ate it over a corn tortilla with the veggies, avocado, and bacon sprinkles.
Tip for the grill-less: Those grilled veggies are great re-crisped under the broiler.
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Happy Labor Day! Hope everyone is having a marvelous, Labor-free day!
What your “good thing” today?
Do you have a waffle maker? I’d love recipe ideas – feel free to link ’em up!
Debbie @ Live from La Quinta says
I have such good memories of my grandpa and making waffles when I was a kid. It was the best part of visiting my grandparents!
My good thing: Whole Foods will finally open in the desert at the end of September! I know I won’t shop there a lot, because, yes it is expensive, but I know the vegan options will lure me in. I can’t wait!
Laura says
I love how food connects such good memories like that. I remember making pie crusts with my grandmother.
Morgan says
My mom used to make sourdough waffles every week & enough to have for a few days. Sourdough waffles we’re made on this ancient waffle iron and they were like 11×15 sized (I work in an office, can’t you tell.) and we would eat them cold for days stuffed with bacon, cheese, syrup and/or peanut butter. I don’t know why we didn’t weigh 300 lbs but I think the Alaskan cold weather make us burn it off 😉
Today’s good thing: taking some well earned “me relaxation time” & zoning out for a 90 minute yin yoga class. Not even a power class, just sitting and stretching. With essential oils and all. I am (not so secretly) a big hippie. Have a fabulous holiday! Now, where’s my waffle iron…
Laura says
That sounds heavenly… does your mom want visitor? 😉
Khushboo says
Gah I saw that gelato pic on Instagram and was instantly jealous- I need that in my life. YAY for the waffle maker- I am obsessed with mine. I want to try making an omelet in it to see whether it turns out- what do you think?
Laura says
I’ve wondered about that! I think it would… but you’d have to crease the crap out of it. Seems like it would stick, no?
Lucie@FitSwissChick says
That Tortilla looks so perfect.
By the way, I just ripped my blouse this morning cause of my huge back. I still wear it to work today. If you ever need to chat about growth (ignore the sexual innuendo here) – always here!
Laura says
Hahaha! Are you sure it was YOU that ripped your blouse? 😉
Tara @ Sweat like a Pig says
Yum!!! I’ve never had sweet waffles before, believe it or not, but this looks damn good. As does that gelato!
Laura says
Wait. Really?! How? You must. Really.
Arman @ thebigmansworld says
YOU GOT A WAFFLE MAKER!!!!!!
You need to try the cheese and garlic waffle or parmesan and pesto waffles…I totally made them strangebutgood so boom. snap. crackle. sizzle…fish.
Good thing indeed those quest bars not baked….you can eat the chunks in full glory.
Ann says
I should try your waffle recipes! Are they fool proof? I’m not a waffle pro (yet).
Laura says
I’m still learning, but the one savory I posted Friday is solid!
Laura says
I wonder if you would waffle a Quest bar…
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
I’m regretting not bring mine down to college with me….yet another thing my mom needs to ship me!
Laura says
Totally! I wish I’d had one in college!
AmyC says
Love waffles…just wish I was better at making them 🙂
Laura says
It’s taken some practice, but its like pancakes – you just have to learn the texture of the batter and you’re golden!
LInda @ Fit Fed and Happy says
Speaking of mussels, I just had some yesterday actually! It sure tastes really good. I also had a quest bar this weekend and I think it kicked me out of ketosis because it created a really bad digestion congestion. 🙁
Laura says
I’m sure you’ve done your reading but be careful with the keto thing. Staying with it too long can damage your kidneys.
Choc Chip Uru says
Remind me to get a waffle maker, absolutely loving it 😀
That would make my day without a doubt!
Cheers
Choc Chip Uru
Pamela Hernandez says
My husband is coming home and I have the day to spend with him. Usually he comes back from trips late at night and we don’t have chance to catch up. I’ll have time to sit and hear about his adventures.
Laura says
That sounds absolutely lovely. 🙂
Kim @ FITsique says
My bf got me a waffle maker for Christmas last year and I’ve never gone back. Like I’ve literally had a waffle every single day since Christmas! lol. I’ll have to post some of my recipes. Most of mine are pretty simple, usually a mix of coconut, buckwheat, oat, and all purpose flour with pumpkin and egg whites.
Laura says
Haha – I think I’m about to be in the same boat! Will for sure looks for some of yours – thanks!
Angela @ Happy Fit Mama says
We just had waffles for breakfast! I’d share the recipe but my hubs is the waffle king. I just eat ’em up!
Laura says
Not a bad way to be! 😉
lindsay says
you might feel down at first, but just know you are looking mighty fine.. BRING THAT SEXY BACK BRO! keep growing
Megan @ Skinny Fitalicious says
You look great lady! You’re not alone either. My body has changed from injury. I shopped this weekend and the only things I bought were gym clothes because I don’t like the way anything looks at me. And I do remember the Martha Stewart show. I’m 36 not a younger like the other blends.
Laura says
You’re doing so well with it though! We just have to keep doing what we can and making the best.
Lindsay @ The Lean Green Bean says
omg that waffle. yessssss
cherie says
I just threw my waffle maker out after being in storage for 18 months. Can’t wait to see what you whip up in yours! I’ve been thinking how great your new found size looks on you, good work girl! Here is to waffle makers and gainzzz. for dayzzz. My bizzle.
Laura says
Thank you so much Cherie! Gainz for dayz is right! 😉
Debra says
Good thing today? Being able to be lazy and not labor! (I.e. Read blogs and catch up.)
Laura says
Amen to that! Hope you got to relaxation!
Sam @ Better With Sprinkles says
Well, I haven’t even been awake for an hour yet….so maybe my ‘good thing’ could be the fact that I got the chance to sleep in today?
Deborah says
Wow that Gelato looks yummy!
Tina Muir says
Lots of good things here….although I am confused by this snacks on a plane thing….is that the name of the gelato??? I am holding strong about buying a waffle maker….but I probably will cave soon….if I run out of pancake recipes that is haha!
Laura says
Yep! It’s meant to be the plane snack flavors – Biscoff, peanuts, pretzels So good!
But really… that waffle maker was such a good buy.
Parita @ myinnershakti says
My weekend was filled with a lot of stupid mistakes…like really stupid! But the one good thing was that I got to spend some QT with my hubs!
And I need to try that gelato – sounds so good!
Laura says
Awwww! But was it fun? 😉
Ann says
I don’t have a waffle maker, but my parents do (so I do too, kind of – I’m back home for 5 weeks so it’s MINE now, haha). On Sunday I actually made waffles for the first time. My mum used to be in charge for that but as I said, now I am. It was nearly a disaster though. They were so delicate that I barely got them out of the waffle maker without them breaking apart. But they were still delicious. I need to try other recipes – waiting for yours now!
I like that you appreciate what was GOOD rather than mourning about everything that went wrong. I should do that more often too!
Laura says
It’s the taste that counts!!! I’m getting the hang of it… the recipes I posted yesterday and today were winners!
Jen @ Bagels to Broccoli says
I appreciate the tip for the grill-less! I always get so sad that I’m without. Of course, I’ve never used a broiler in my life, so…
Laura says
Really? I cook everything on broil – it’s so fast! You just have to watch it closely.
Heather (Where's the Beach) says
Yay for the waffle maker! When it’s not a million degrees out and I’m not dying after my weekend runs, I’ll break mine out again. I’m not very creative though. I want something that I know tastes good, won’t make a huge disastrous mess, and fills me up.
Dietitian Jess says
Ugh I hate shopping for clothes, I never like how anything fits and my pride gets in the way of buying larger sizes, as you would say, the struggle is real. Excited for you getting a waffle maker, I use mine in the fall and winter but rarely in the summer so I can’t wait to try the creative recipes you will come up with!
RavieNomNoms says
I cannot believe that you are just now getting a waffle maker, seriously use mine every week haha
Laura says
I know, I know…
Paula @ Paula's Plate says
I’m loving your positive list, it was so fun to read! And HOORAY for getting a waffle maker! My favorite waffle recipe is for carrot cake waffles:
http://www.paulasplate.net/2013/03/carrot-cake-waffles-with-cream-cheese.html
I often top it with vanilla greek yogurt, not the cream cheese topping, it’s delish 🙂
GiGi Eats says
IT’S A GOOD THING # 1: I just ate 12 FUC*IN’ AMAZING – blow your mind, epic taste bud vacation – balls of heaven……
IT’S A GOOD THING # 2: I ate the most amazing seafood this past weekend in Boston #SPOILED
IT’S A GOOD THING # 2: I AM SO FU**IN’ DONE WITH SCHOOL, it’s NOT EVEN FUNNY… Although I am doing the funniest happy dance ever right now.
IT’S A BAD THING # 1: That we cannot and are not doing this ridiculous dance together. Perhaps over skype one day? LOL!
Laura says
Skype dance?! Count me IN! Can we do a sushi dance?
GiGi Eats says
HECK YES WE CAN!! Lets set up a google calendar reminder, LOL!
Teresa Atkinson says
i’m thinking subbing a poptart cold out of the package is not the same as a quest bar????
Laura says
LOL! Not quiiiite. But you should try the quest bars – delicious baked up!
Ashley @ My Food N Fitness Diaries says
Love me some MUSCLE! Keep it up girlfriend. You’re doing awesome.
And YES to a waffle maker! We got one for our wedding and I swear it’s my favorite kitchen appliance (well, next to my coffee maker and blender – ha). I love keeping a simple base with some FlapJacked mix to make the waffle and then adding ALL the toppings!
Laura says
Thanks Ashley! And OMG… I didn’t even think of using mix! I should look into that.
Mary Legare Whaley says
I want a waffle maker so bad. Waffle maker and ice cream maker. But I don’t know how much I’d actually use them. Anything waffle-ish, I usually turn into pancakes. Which I also love. Martha Stewart is awesome. I did a skit in highschool (we had a “Friday Night Live” fundraiser for prom), and we all came up skits. This was right after she was convicted of embezzling. So my skit was “Martha Stewart Live—in the Slammer”. It was great. “How to throw a dinner party, when your main course is bread and butter”. “DIY toilet seat covers.” It was a hit. My good thing on Labor Day was a combo of my 11 mile run (longest run in a LONG time) followed by pool and (too much) beer time with the boyfriend. “Boozing and tanning poolside with a hairy-faced gentleman—it’s a good thing.”
Meghan@CleanEatsFastFeets says
Girl you look good, to hell with dresses that can’t zip. It’s a sign to go topless or pantsless. Embrace it and then pass me that gelato. Damn, it sounds good. Please tell me you tried it.
Laura says
You bring the #publicbanana and I’ll bring the gelato. I love bananas and ice cream. Oh, and we’ll eat it sans pants.
kaci cheeseman says
Yay for waffles! Bring on the recipes!! I made a huge batch as part of meal prep this week! Cinnamon coconut + pineapple coconut flavored goji berries. The only downside to making waffles is washing the waffle maker after…. tricky task. Another good reason to make a ton at once…. only cleaning it once!
Laura says
That’s so smart! I am totally trying that. Make yer own eggos! 😉
AwesomelyOZ says
MmM those muscles look delicious!! Ugh I need to find a stylist friend to do my hair – I totally need a haircut right about now.. How come nothing fit you’re fit and have good figure girl!? Jeez if nothing fits you I’m all out of hope! That photo totally made me giggle – ha, fo’shizzle! Have a great one Laura! -iva
Laura says
Gurllll… it’s because I have a figure. I guess most women aren’t striving to have the widest lats possible. Go figure… 😉
Allie says
Waffle makers are the best!! This is my go-to chocolate waffle recipe with “sauce” but it’s pretty much just frosting, haha. Maybe you can healthify it! http://allrecipes.com/recipe/chocolate-waffles-i/
Laura says
OMG – those looks so good. I don’t even want to mess with them. LOL!
Jeff @ Murnan Creative says
Great post!
Laura says
Thanks Jeff!