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Throw Together Quarantine Meals w/ Hawa Hassan

Throw Together Quarantine Meals w/ Hawa Hassan

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Bringing you this satisfying throw-together salad,

Bringing you this satisfying throw-together salad, a great grab & go option as we all look to get back into a routine! I’ve had my hesitations with jarred meals, because how do you actually eat it? There was one time I felt like my wrist was fighting with the jar to get a bite of food hahaha

Well the key is to make sure you have jars with wide openings so you can easily pour into a bowl. This salad can be pre-prepped in less than 10 minutes and keeps well in the fridge for 3 days so you can make it in advance. On the day of, I drizzle w/ @pompeian Bold EVOO, which is packed with flavor and ideal for dipping and drizzling. Pompeian makes authentic, high-quality extra virgin olive oils that are flexible for different types of food prep and meal occasions. Aside from its delicious flavor, EVOO is rich in compounds such as oleuropein and oleocanthal, that have been found to have digestive health benefits.

Here are 3 tips for navigating the busy back to routine season, which I’m currently trying:

1. Have throw together meals and easy to grab snacks like fruit (apples, bananas, peaches), mixed nuts, granola bars, cheese and crackers, & yogurt ready to go
2. Invest in quality containers that allow you to pre-package foods individually ahead of time
3. Create a loose plan for the week ahead to minimize food waste and so you know what foods need to be purchased

Would love to know what some of your favorite grab and go meals are! Also, see below for this salad recipe. #ad #PompeianDifference

2 cups of kale, finely chopped
1/2 cup of cooked chickpeas
1 small tomato, cubed
1/2 small cucumber, chopped
1/4 red onion, chopped
6 black olives, sliced
2 ounces of feta cheese
1/4 cup of hummus
Extra virgin olive oil for drizzling
Black pepper to taste

Layer ingredients into a wide jar, drizzle with EVOO the day of, grab and enjoy mixed in a bowl!

* Hi world, it’s me, Poppy* 🐶 PUPPY UPDATES!

* Hi world, it’s me, Poppy* 🐶

PUPPY UPDATES!!! Thank you all who sent me DMs and kind messages when I was ranting about my pup on the podcast (lololz). Just wanted to give a quick update:

Poppy is now 8 months old and it HAS gotten better (but lawd jesus she’s still a handful). I did all of your potty training suggestions and to my surprise, it WORKED. Until this week, she hasn't peed in the house for 2 months. HOWEVER, she's in heat this week and has peed inside 4x in the past 3 days. I'm guessing being in heat has something to do with it?!? She's actually getting spayed next week.

Sidenote she does have to go outside to go potty 5x a day (7am, 12pm, 5pm, 6:50pm, 10pm....ish). Is that normal at 8 months for a small dog (Maltese/shihtzu)???

Also this girl got more friends than me. I take her to the dog park twice a day and she's so sociable and friendly with other dogs (which is SUCH a contrast from when I would first take her and she would runnnnn in the other direction any time she saw a dog).

She still has issues with excessive nipping and doesn't go in her crate other than to sleep at night (and yes, i've tried everything). Can't wait until this training facility around the corner opens up post COVID so I can get some professional help for those issues.

All in all, i'm so happy that we got her. I definitely have no idea how I would have gotten through quarantine without her. 😭

For all of you dog owners, did you also want to get a SECOND pup after you fell in love with the first?!? 🤔🤗

#teddybear #teddybearpuppy #maltese #shihtzu #malshi

Serious question: Team syrup or team whipped cream

Serious question: Team syrup or team whipped cream!?!?! (me: whipped cream all the way)

I made these @simplemills pumpkin pancakes with my 7-year old niece and she legit said they were the best pancakes she’s ever had (noting that they were better than buttermilk, which is a STRONG STATEMENT).

We had them for breakfast AND for lunch because….did I say pumpkin pancakes?

The best part is they are quick enough for WEEKDAYS. Only took about 5 minutes from start to finish. Mix all ingredients in a bowl (pancake mix, water, eggs, and oil), then blend and cook over medium heat for 90 seconds on each side. Order yours today at simplemills.com!

BTW I topped with whipped cream and walnuts to add some extra oomph, but they would also be good topped with yogurt and berries.

Curious: what are your favorite pancake toppings?

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