New (for me) products from Whole Foods

Honey bbq Smart Wings & Raspberry Chia Kombucha. This was my first time trying both of these products.

Kombucha - liked it. A different but refreshing taste. Lots of fiber in it. I'd totally buy this again.

After reading a bunch of stuff online, I learned that this is a pretty healthy drink. Have you ever tried Kombucha? I find it pretty pricey (almost $4/ bottle) and I’m not sure of the validity of the health benefits, but will definitely pick it up again as an occasional treat!

The smart wings on the other hand… ugh…. I brought these to work today with some frozen green beans. The sauce tasted chemically, kind of like metal and sugar mixed together. Bleck. The actual ‘wings’ were grainy tasting (I microwaved them according to the instructions on the box). Maybe if I pan seared them they would be better? I usually love soy chicken so I was surprised to toss these out half way through.

Have you tried either of these products? What did you think??

Carnival Squash!

Have you ever heard of a carnival squash? I hadn't.

 When I saw it at Whole Foods, I thought, “OOH! How pretty. Gotta buy this!” BF was excited to try something new too! 

We took that festive little guy home, removed the seeds and got to work.

 Strained, mixed the seeds with some oil & spices. Tossed them on a cookie sheet & baked for about 20 minutes / until crispy.

mmmm crunchy

 For the squash, I set the oven @ 400 or so. On one half we spread some of BF’s mom’s lovely homemade pesto (fresh basil, olive oil, garlic & pine nuts). On the other half, just some plain old butter.

 Mmmmm pesto-tastic!

homemade pesto = amazing!

We baked them for about 40 minutes or until they're soft / mash-able.

 

We sliced these up into wedges and ate them with our hands. So yummy. I loved the salty, garlicky pesto mixed with the sweet squash. It tasted similar to the acorn variety, but it has a much nicer outfit.  

I hope you’re having a nice week. Tomorrow is Friday. Woohoo!