After spending about three hours studying at Starbucks this afternoon, I finally made my way home. Right before I left, I got a text message from Jay asking if I’d be able to stop and pick up a quick pick lotto ticket for tonight’s lotto drawing (hey, a dollar and a dream, right?) so I stopped at a local Stewart’s shop to pick one up.
While I was in there and paying for my slim chance at becoming a millionaire, I happened to notice that they were giving away free mini samples of ice cream…sign me UP!
Considering the fact that I love anything free AND I love their ice cream, I was psyched as it was; but then I realized that it wasn’t just any ice cream. Oh no. They were giving away samples of their new Pumpkin Pie flavored ice cream which is mixed with big chunks of graham cracker crust. Oh man, it’s amazing. If you live near a Stewart’s, you need to get this, stat.
(In case you’re wondering, yes, the ice cream did drip right into my lap. Woops.)
Dinner
I was in the mood for absolutely nothing for dinner tonight. It’s very rare that this happens, but when it does, I just hate it. Nothing sounded appealing, and I really didn’t feel like cooking anything. So I was rather proud of the fact that I actually took the time to put together a salad, when all I really wanted to do was dive head first into my bag of pumpkin spice bagels.
I made a simple veggie salad, topped with a MorningStar Farms veggie burger.
On the side, I snacked on a serving of baked tortilla scoops with a heavy helping of pineapple peach salsa. I actually picked this up a couple weeks ago while at Target but just dug into it tonight. It’s been over a year since I last had this stuff- I can’t believe I had forgotten about it for so long!
While we were eating dinner, my mother-in-law stopped in quick to drop off some goodies that she picked up for us while shopping at our favorite outlets today.
I’d say she knows us pretty darn well, wouldn’t you?
I can’t wait to dig into these!
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I think it’s just about time to go grab a couple chocolate covered dates, slip into my cozies, and get ready for my favorite Wednesday night comedies (The Middle & Modern Family)!
(P.S. – I know I promised you a cupcake recipe…it’s still coming, I just a bit delayed. It will be up tomorrow – I pinky promise!)
Question for the Evening:
Do you play the lotto? Have you ever won anything?
Sara says
Yum! I love MorningStar veggie burgers! They are a great quick and easy meal! That salad looks delicious.
Keelie (SweatEqualsSuccess) says
OH. EM. GEE. Stewarts is without a doubt the thing I miss most about living upstate… Crumbs Along the Mohawk is my JAM! :)
Sylvia @ Frolic Through Life says
My boyfriend and I play when we can remember. Dollar and a dream!
Jaci says
ben and jerry’s has a pumpkin cheesecake ice-cream out right now and it is to die for! i’d even say it’s too good!
Tracy @ Tracy's Treats says
I have pumpkin ice cream in my freezer right now …. but pumpkin PIE icream?! Yes, please!
Krissie J @ A Philly Nerd Girl says
I was in that kind of mood tonight. I hate when that happens, too. Looking forward to the cupcake recipe!
Erica @ For the Sake of Cake says
Love Target salsas! Or I guess I should say “Archer Farms” ;-)
I don’t normally play the lottery; I think the most I won was $50 on a scratch off!
Lindsay @ biking before bed says
The only time I play the lotto is when I get scratch off tickets for Christmas. Two years ago I thought I won 75 dollars. I was so excited! When I took it in to cash it, it was for $150! That ice cream flavor looks delish.
Lauren @ Chocolate, Cheese and Wine says
I never play the lottery but I do occasionally buy scratch off tickets!
Lauren says
Ah, pumpkin pie ice cream!!! I miss ice cream so much for this reason. When I saw the Eddy’s Pumpkin Pie flavor in the store I came sOOOOO close to buying it but then remembered how awful I would feel if I did that to my stomach. :(
Danica @ It's Progression Not Perfection says
umm those peanut spreads sound so good! You should share how they are pretty please! : )
Julie H. of Spinach and Sprinkles says
Pumpkin ice cream!!!! Mmmmm! Hello Fall :) Hope the drip was easily manageable to clean up.
Your MIL is pretty stinking awesome to bring goodies like that!!! I would have had to dip a finger or two in…. right then and there!
Lindsey says
We play every week at work, 4 of us go in :) So far we are 3 weeks with free plays! I will take it :) But a couple million would always be nice too ;)
Liz @ Tip Top Shape says
I always win the boring lotto prizes like another free ticket. Better than nothing, but I want some money!
Colleen @ Jimmy Choos on the Treadmill says
I’ve only played the lotto once, but my sister won a car when she was in high school!! She simply filled out one of the slips at the grocery store and actually won! When we received the news, my dad thought it was a solicitor, so he ignored the calls for several weeks. He then realized that it wasn’t a scam!
Nikki says
I have that banana peanut butter. I love anything banana and it’s good, but not great. It’s definitely banana flavored artificially.
Emmarie @ Bananas And Beer says
OOh, good to know. I was desperately trying to figure out how to get it. Now, I can relax.
Nikki says
My fiancee got me that flavor and the carmel flavor for Christmas. Shipping is expensive and I kept thinking I could make this myself for less.
Rosa - Fitness, Food, Fulfilled says
Oh man, that ice cream sounds fantastic! Too bad we don’t have a Stewart’s where I live.
Harry and David makes banana peanut butter? They think of everything. This sounds so good! Your post is full of goodies today.
Khushboo says
Those mini ice creams are so cute! I once won 50 pounds from a lottery scratch card…I was like 12 so it felt like more like a million…don’t ask why I was playing the lottery at such a young age!
chelsey @ clean eating chelsey says
I rarely play the lotto – I’ve won like $2 before! :)
Hope says
There is nothing better than pumpkin ice cream and when it’s free, that’s even better! I love te mini cone! So cute! :)
I’ve always wanted to try Morningstar Farms veggie burgers. I don’t know which one to try. I’ve had Boca Burgers and I’m not a fan of the soy meats. I’d rather have a veggie burger made from real veggies. Which one do you recommend?
Courtney says
I really enjoy the black bean and regular veggie burgers from morningstar!
Emmarie @ Bananas And Beer says
First off, that is the cutest little ice cream cone I’ve ever seen! Second, I have GOT to get my hands on those peanut butters.
Jodi says
I want to try that ice cream! Unfortunately, I’ve never heard of Stewart’s…
Modern family keeps getting more hilarious at every episode!
Ashlee says
I have been wanting to try that new Stewart’s Ice Cream, now I have to plan a trip to Stewart’s :) Ice Cream is my weakness too!
Erica says
pumpkin pie ice cream?!?! i think my mother in law would looove that!