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WIAW: My First Zoodles!

By Courtney 37 Comments

Hey guys! Totally loved hearing all of your feedback on yesterday’s post, and thanks so much for weighing in. It was cool hearing how some of you have made some big career moves, too, so major props to all of you!

I’ve had some of you ask what it is that I do now, but really, there isn’t a whole lot to share (and I prefer to keep some things “off the blog,” if you will). I work for a software company, and my position has me as an integral role between some of our customers and our in-house developers.

Is it a job that’s changing lives? No, not really. Does it make me feel like I’m making a difference? Not most of the time. But what does make a difference? The fact that I totally love the people that I work with, I have an amazing boss, and I have the flexibility that is absolutely my top priority right now for me and our family. Should I still be at the same company a few years down the road, then maybe I’ll pursue some other avenues within the company. But for now, I’m doing what works best for our family, and it’s really great.

SO…all of that said…let’s switch gears a bit with a little WIAW action! I decided last minute that I was going to partake in Jenn’s party, so some of my photos are recycled, but you’ll get the idea.

What I Ate Wednesday Button

Breakfast

Love Grown Foods Hot Oats (peach almond vanilla flavor) + my favorite Starbucks coffee order

love grown foods hot oats

It had been a while since I had the peach almond flavor, and it is soooo good.

Mid-Morning Snack

Banana + peanut butter, which was actually eaten closer to noon because I was pretty busy all morning.

peanut butter and banana

I ate that in about 2 minutes or less so I could race out the door for an appointment, and by the time I got back, I was more than ready to dive into lunch.

Lunch

A salad, no surprise there…BUT, with a few new/different toppings.

salad

This week, I decided to add some diced strawberries, roasted brussels sprouts, and grilled chicken, and they have been totally delicious the past two days.

Mid-Afternoon Snacks

About an hour after lunch, I still wanted something more, so I broke into the rest of the snacks that I grabbed from home and snacked on an orange, then some belVita breakfast biscuits.

cara cara oranges

belvita breakfast biscuits

I first blogged about those breakfast biscuits almost a year ago, and they’ve continued to be a favorite of mine ever since. SO good!

Pre-Dinner Snacks

While I was preparing last night’s dinner, I’m pretty sure I snacked on a few bites of Lucas’s pasta and grabbed a Dove milk chocolate caramel, but they went undocumented. I also poured myself a glass of chardonnay while cooking because, well, cooking + wine are always a wonderful combo.

Dinner

Oh, it was a good one! Seared flank steak with oven roasted red potatoes and some zoodles!

steak dinner

Yes, I finally got the chance to use my new spiralizer to make some zucchini noodles, and I was totally shocked at just how easy the thing was to use. Once I had my “zoodles,” I tossed them in a little olive oil, salt, pepper, and garlic powder in a sauté pan. I let them heat through a bit, then finished them off with some parmesan cheese.

spiralized zucchini

Those things totally exceeded my expectations, and now I’m feeling like I want to spiralize all. the. things.

Dessert

I haven’t had anything yet, since my goal was to get my post typed up before 8pm (I’ve got 10 minutes to spare), but I’d be willing to bet money on the fact that I’m likely going to have this. It’s sort of been my thing recently…ya know, if I’m not eating ice cream or cookies, and all of that fun stuff… Winking smile

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So how ‘bout you guys? What was the best thing you ate yesterday?

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March 4, 2015 Filed Under: WIAW Tagged With: belvita crunchy breakfast biscuits, flank steak, Love Grown Foods hot oats, pb and banana, spiral slicer, WIAW, zoodles

About Courtney

I'm a working mom of two beautiful little boys, Lucas and Alex, and I began writing Sweet Tooth, Sweet Life in April 2010. I enjoy chronicling my love of food (healthy and indulgent!), baking, motherhood, fitness, fashion, and everything in between!

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Comments

  1. brynn says

    March 4, 2015 at 6:38 am

    I just got my spiralizer yesyrrdsy and can't wait to give it a whirl (haha, I had to). Lately I've been loving grapefruit and eggs prepared any way.
    Reply
  2. Taca @ A Side Of Dessert says

    March 4, 2015 at 6:48 am

    I need to get myself a spiralizer! I feel like I'm totally missing out and it would be a great way too add some more nutrition to my meals! You're meals all looked delicious, especially dinner ;). I've been enjoying paninis lately. Totally hooked!
    Reply
  3. Sarah @ Sarah Sincerely says

    March 4, 2015 at 6:51 am

    Your zoodles even LOOK much better than I'd expect them too. They look soft and almost like real noodles. I'd never think to put strawberries in a salad with lots of veggies, but I'd bet it's a pretty good sweet + savory combo! And any kind of Dove candy is a win in my book!
    Reply
    • Courtney says

      March 4, 2015 at 8:55 am

      They definitely did get softer after heating them through a bit, which I think is key. I'm obsessed now!
      Reply
  4. Britt@MyOwnBalance says

    March 4, 2015 at 6:55 am

    I've been wanting to try making Zoodles for so long! I love the idea of it!
    Reply
  5. Stacie @ SimplySouthernStacie says

    March 4, 2015 at 7:02 am

    I don't know what is happening with my because I am not normally a steak person, but oh my goodness your dinner looks so good!
    Reply
  6. Andrea @ Pencils and Pancakes says

    March 4, 2015 at 7:03 am

    Courtney I don't know if it's just me but the link for the twitter party isn't working!
    Reply
    • Courtney says

      March 4, 2015 at 8:54 am

      Gahhhh, no it wasn't just you! There was something funky with the link but it's working now...are you going to join us??? :)
      Reply
  7. chelsey @ clean eating chelsey says

    March 4, 2015 at 7:13 am

    Hmmm... the best thing I ate all day yesterday was one pot pasta for dinner - it's the best!
    Reply
    • Courtney says

      March 4, 2015 at 8:54 am

      One pot...for the win!
      Reply
  8. Linz @ Itz Linz says

    March 4, 2015 at 7:13 am

    i had some caramel hershey kisses yesterday.... more than a few.... lol
    Reply
  9. Susie @ SuzLyfe says

    March 4, 2015 at 7:26 am

    I am so pumped because I finally have a spiralizer headed my way! I've wanted one for forever but never bit the buillet. It's gonna go doooown. Best thing I ate yesterday was my dinner at Seasons 52 and the raspberry and chocolate chip brownie dessert. OMG
    Reply
    • Courtney says

      March 4, 2015 at 8:53 am

      I always get so jealous anytime I hear somebody talk about Seasons 52 - it always sounds amazing!! Definitely somewhere I need to try :)
      Reply
  10. Carrie says

    March 4, 2015 at 7:43 am

    I feel like we can all agree that the spiralizer is the best thing since sliced bread! The best thing I ate yesterday was my dinner from the Whole Foods salad bar. Yum!
    Reply
  11. Jamie @ Dishing Out Health says

    March 4, 2015 at 7:45 am

    I lovvvee roasted brussels in salad! I'll have to try them in combination with strawberries. I actually made a flatbread pizza last night with leftover roasted brussels, garlic, ricotta cheese, sautéed kale and a little parmesan. It came out more delicious than I had anticipated!
    Reply
    • Courtney says

      March 4, 2015 at 8:52 am

      Ummmm, okay, that flatbread sounds amaaaaaazing! I totally need to try that sometime
      Reply
  12. Melissa @ Freeing Imperfections says

    March 4, 2015 at 7:45 am

    I LOVE Belvita too, so much so, that I pretty much inhale them any time I buy a box. Oops! I really want to try Zoodles too. I just don't have a mandolin.
    Reply
    • Courtney says

      March 4, 2015 at 8:52 am

      I'm with ya - they're SO good!
      Reply
  13. kristin | W [H] A T C H says

    March 4, 2015 at 7:45 am

    welcome to the club. i am spiralizing everyyyythingggg.
    Reply
    • Courtney says

      March 4, 2015 at 8:51 am

      What are your favorite things to spiralize?!?
      Reply
  14. Monica says

    March 4, 2015 at 8:31 am

    I really want to jump on the spiralizer bandwagon!!! That looks so good. I had a pizza burger yesterday. Veggie burger with onion, pizza sauce, and mozzarella cheese on a bun. Sooo good!
    Reply
    • Courtney says

      March 4, 2015 at 8:50 am

      OMG that sounds soooo good
      Reply
  15. Beks says

    March 4, 2015 at 8:52 am

    I had no intention of staying with my job for as long as I have. When I first started, I needed something to do until I finished my first novel, and it went crazy insane with success. I finished the novel, but it wasn't that successful. In the last year or so, I've resigned myself that this company isn't as terrible as I wanted to believe. It's been especially great hearing from the CEO, herself, that they want me to move up higher in the company. So, all things work out how they're supposed to. Will I be here forever? No idea. But for the time being, working up instead of staying stagnant is a fun adventure. :-)
    Reply
  16. tiff @ love, sweat, & beers says

    March 4, 2015 at 9:39 am

    I've been considering a spiralizer, but I'm not sure that I have the space in my kitchen for more junk... I mean, gadgets. ;)
    Reply
  17. Ellen @ My Uncommon Everyday says

    March 4, 2015 at 10:20 am

    I love putting strawberries in veggie salads! It adds the perfect hint of sweetness. I've been wanting to try out a spiralizer for a while, and if they're actually fairly easy to use I might take the plunge... and by that I mean ask for one for my birthday ;)
    Reply
  18. Alyssa says

    March 4, 2015 at 11:07 am

    Be careful! Once you enter into the world of spiralized things it is a slippery slope. You want to spiralize everything! But alas, not a bad problem to have, especially if it is vegetables.
    Reply
  19. Shawna says

    March 4, 2015 at 11:18 am

    i've had a spiralizer in my Amazon cart foreverrrr and still haven't bought it -- this reminds me to get on that! and zoodles is just the most fun word ever.
    Reply
  20. Lauren says

    March 4, 2015 at 12:55 pm

    Hi Courtney! Can you talk about some of the flexibility you have that makes it easier for your family? Do you flex your hours? Work from home? I work f/t and have a 10-month-old, and am trying to find a solution that allows me to keep working AND spend more time at home. Any insight or ideas you have would be so helpful. Thanks!
    Reply
  21. Fiona @ Get Fit Fiona says

    March 4, 2015 at 1:15 pm

    That flank steak you made for dinner looks really good - and I'm not even a steak person!
    Reply
  22. Deneene says

    March 4, 2015 at 3:50 pm

    I love zoodles!! I have the same spiralizer and love it! I might need to break it out again soon!
    Reply
  23. Kristy @ Southern In Law says

    March 4, 2015 at 5:38 pm

    I am so with you - when I first got my spiraliser I found myself spiralising EVERYTHING possible - apples, zucchinis, potatoes, cucumbers, carrots, you name it!
    Reply
  24. CARLA says

    March 5, 2015 at 5:40 am

    it is sooo addicting. we ZOOODLE everything here now :-)
    Reply
  25. Tara | Treble in the Kitchen says

    March 5, 2015 at 8:42 am

    Oh yum! I just recently tried my first zoodles too and I am in LOVE!
    Reply
  26. Katie A says

    March 5, 2015 at 9:50 am

    So interesting to hear you talk about your job. I feel the EXACT same way about mine! I used to get bummed out that I wasn't fulfilling my lifelong passion (um, not sure what that even is to be honest)...but now with a 14-month-old I've really adjusted my attitude about working. My job is really flexible, the pay is great, and the work is interesting to me (but probably not many others ha). I work so that I can do the things I want to do outside of work. This realization totally reframed my thinking about work, and ironically made me much happier in my job!
    Reply
  27. Nikki says

    March 5, 2015 at 12:40 pm

    Your dinner looks amazing!! I'm sad I missed the twitter party but I had a very cranky little one who did not want to go to sleep last night!
    Reply
  28. Mabel @ Ma Bella Vita says

    March 5, 2015 at 2:32 pm

    I have yet to try Zoodles but definitely on the list of things to make and enjoy :) ...In other news, I've been dying to try the Love Grown oatmeal but havent seen them anywhere where I live (NYC).
    Reply
  29. kristina says

    March 5, 2015 at 3:39 pm

    have you been to inspiralized.com?! her blog and new cookbook are amazing!
    Reply

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