Ooops!

February 8, 2010 by DanicasDaily
Filed under: Product Reviews 

I started my day off super early with two AWESOME things.  A great informational call with the simply AMAZING Shane from Enviromental Booty and Starbuck’s!  I savored my “Dirty Latte” (grande ff decaf latte with 2 pumps mocha) (3 pts) while we chatted it up ~ check out all her sites, I think she will impress you too :)

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Since I was starving and not wanting to wait until I got to work, I decided to pick up one of their breakfasts.  The only thing was I couldn’t exactly eat it in the car since I couldn’t take my pictures ~ oops :)

I picked up their recommended High Energy Power Protein Plate.

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I LOVE how they show their stats without the Peanut Butter (6 pts)….

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And with (8 pts)

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I LOVE it when an ingredient list tells you something is added to prevent your food from being “RETARDED” ~ nice ;)

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Here is everything you get for 370 calories.  I gave away the peanut butter packet to my co-worker to save 2 points.  You could also save 2 points by popping the yolk out of the egg or skipping the cheese.  I ate everything except the pb for 6 pts.

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I really wasn’t feeling my lunch today but I wanted to get out.  I have been obsessing over Panda Express vegetables so today is a total repeat of Friday (sorry all ~ sometimes you just gotta have it!)

Mushroom Chicken ~ 3 pts!

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Fire Cracker Chicken that was sooooo spicy it made my lips burn! (4 pts)

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A bunch of steamed veggies with Dinosaur Trees ~ I heart Dinosaur Trees!

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You didn’t really think I could go and pass up the Froyo next door when I have a 10% off pass, did you?  I had half vanilla with 1/2 pineapple with sprinkles and mini yogurt chips…4 pts and totally worth it.  Someday I WILL get their large container – then again that could be bad since it’s all self serve :)

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I had planned on skipping my afternoon snack since my lunch kept me full.  However, my co-worker wanted to sample some chocolate so I broke out the CHOCOLOVE that Jasmine sent me!

Cherries and Almonds in Dark Chocolate!

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Check out the AWESOME stats 3 pts for SIX pieces (1/3 OF THE BAR).

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Ok, you all would be totally proud.  Since I know I didn’t NEED anything, I only had one little heart square for less than a pt!!!  It’s tasty – nutty, crunchy and just a hint of cherry after.

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I had printed out this Weight Watchers Baked Macaroni & Cheese with Broccoli Recipe last week to make for dinner tonight.  Since I was too lazy to make my own fresh bread crumbs, I decided to use the Panko Bread Crumbs I received at the Foodbuzz Blogger Festival.  IMG_9130

Ronzoni sent us this Smart Taste pasta that seems interesting.  I like that it is fortified with calcium and Vitamin D. 

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The Husband likes that it is white pasta, but, has wheat pasta stats.

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One reason I LOVE having a food scale is for when recipes call for 12 oz and your package is more.  I am not sure how I’d portion out 2.5 oz without my scale.

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Bet you all only thought I used my scale to measure portions sizes, huh?!

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I thought the cooking instructions were a bit off, however, I followed them exactly boiling the pasta for only 12 minutes to make it a dente.

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Total fail!  I don’t think I’ve ever seen penne split into spaghetti ~ oops.  I really think if you are going to cook with the Ronzoni Smart Taste Pasta it should only be cooked for like 10 minutes, not 12 unless you want mush :(

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I still went with it and made my WW Baked Macaroni and Cheese.  I boosted the protein a little by adding some grilled basic chicken breast.

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The verdict ~ um, well, it looks about as good as it tastes.  We both didn’t really love this recipe ~ it was a bit bland and felt like it was missing something.  I cannot even convince The Husband to have leftovers with me tomorrow LOL….bummer.  I LOVE days I don’t have to cook. *sigh*…..

I do think this would’ve been better using Annie’s Shells & White Cheddar with grilled chicken and steamed broccoli…am I biased?! :D

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Alright, nothing too exciting for a Monday….sorta bland like my pasta dinner :D  

Do you ever think some days you are not meant to cook?  I think that is how my day went down today, partly by choice, partly by a total cooking flop……

Good thing Scandalous Bachelor is on tonight to spice things up a bit.

WHOSE GOING HOME OR NOT???? I cannot wait….

Night all!



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13 Comments on Ooops!

  1. Run Sarah on Mon, 8th Feb 2010 10:41 pm

    2. I haven’t seen that protein plate before – pretty decent nutritional stats actually!

  2. Heather on Tue, 9th Feb 2010 5:49 am

    3. Every WW mac and cheese recipe I’ve tried has been a total failure. So disappointing.

  3. Tina on Tue, 9th Feb 2010 6:09 am

    4. Every time I see your Panda Express lunches I want them so bad!!! LOL

    And I’m making your Kung Pao Chicken recipe tonight :)

  4. Lauryn on Tue, 9th Feb 2010 8:40 am

    5. Yumm…actually I think it looks good! haha, O well! Yes the scandalous batchelor, I cant believe Ali went home! O well, on to biggest looser tonight, im excited!! Ok…sooo a little weekend update for you-Mexican went great!! I had a few more than 12 chips (lol) but thats ok because I had veg. fajitas and I didnt feel stuffed after I usually do when I gorge on chips! Thanks for the tips!!! And then the movie, of course I forgot my measuring cup but I made the husband guard the popcorn and keep it out of reach, so I didnt mindlessly munch!! And ive hit my 15lbs mark in weight watchers! yay!!!! thanks so much for your help!!

  5. Jenna @ Healthy. Happy. Well on Tue, 9th Feb 2010 11:18 am

    6. Love the dark chocolate with cherries! The raspberry one is good as well! Great blog, Danica, I can’t wait to read more!

  6. kate on Tue, 9th Feb 2010 3:28 pm

    7. what a great healthy option at starbucks – i didnt even know that had that!
    i love chocolove…so tasty!

  7. Andrea@CeleryInTheCity on Tue, 9th Feb 2010 4:43 pm

    8. ahhh..I had an Sbucks breakfast too and there was only ONE protein plate sitting in the cold containers..and the person ahead of me got to it first :(

    still enjoyed a decadent turkey bacon eggwhite sandwich…without the turkey bacon lol

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  9. caronae on Tue, 9th Feb 2010 6:26 pm

    10. Pineapple frozen yogurt sounds very sweet (haha, literally)!

    Just stumbled across your blog :) My best friend since fourth grade’s name is Danica too!

  10. Chuck on Tue, 9th Feb 2010 8:03 pm

    11. I love that brand of panko! It makes the best crispy chicken. Mix the panko with some ranch seasoning powder…delicious! It also sticks well to plain chicken, or if you dip the chicken in bbq sauce first then roll it in the crumbs.

    I really like your blog- I just discovered it today!

  11. katie on Tue, 9th Feb 2010 8:27 pm

    12. wow that froyo looks great! it looks nice and sunny where you are-im jelous!
    ive never seen that at starbucks-love the snack plate!

  12. Jessica on Tue, 9th Feb 2010 11:23 pm

    13. My bf LOVES those protein plates!

  13. Danica's Daily on Wed, 10th Feb 2010 8:58 am

    14. Hi Lauryn,

    I am shocked it was Ali who went home by choice too, but, I am sorta glad too :D Ahh BL – why the suspense – I hate to be continueds….

    Yeah for success at Mexican and the Movies- I am SOOOOO PROUD OF YOU!!!!

    Even more so….WTG on hitting 15 lbs gone and lost forever – keep up the great work! You are an inspiration.

    Danica

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