I spent a good hour at the grocery store today getting things for the week. I had to look at all the prices and labels to ensure I was getting the most cost efficient yet healthiest option. It’s tough when you don’t have time to go to 5 different stores hunting the best deal. I received a few coupons from Quaker as a holiday gift to try some of their other brands – like Near East – and I picked up a few boxes of couscous mixes that I’m excited to try. I also got 3 boxes of Oatmeal Squares. We have so much cold cereal in the house right now that I feel like I should eat at least 1 bowl a week for breakfast. Maybe on Wednesdays when I have class from 9am-9pm and need to get to the gym before I leave the house as well.
Tonight’s recipe is unfortunately a mystery. I’m developing a recipe each month for a project that I can unveil to you all in just a few weeks – and you’ll be able to see all the recipes on the web this time! Just not quite yet 
This one was a winner!
The husband toasted up some Country French bread and gave me a little nub with butter –
We’re on the couch watching The Dutchess, which Karen brought over. You guys know how I love historical films!! We took a break to clean the kitchen and blog and my time is up!
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It looks like a healthy version of cheesy mac & cheese. Looks great!
I so went over budget this week food shopping! I spent entirely too much. It is really difficult some weeks to stay within my grocery budget so I get what you are saying.
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Kath,
That looks scrumptious! Quick question…what is your favorite flavor of LaraBar? I’ve never tried one before, and can’t decide where to start!
-Meg
I know what you mean about the grocery store deliberation! Probably 3/4 of the time I spend there is me holding two+ containers and thinking, this one is 30 cents less, but this one has fewer ingredients, but this one has more protein, but this one …
Hooray for food-shopping and the “mystery recipe” meal!!
It is time consuming to always hunt down the best deals. I live in a wonderful place that is within 1 mile of 2 conventional grocery stores, a Whole Foods, and a Trader Joe’s.
Can’t wait to see that recipe, because I can see many favorite ingredients.
Well, whatever the recipe is it sure looks yummy!
Meaghan, if you are new to Larabars, I would recommend the Cashew Cookie, Peanut Butter Cookie (seems to be the most popular), or if you can find it, Chocolate Coconut – that’s the best but hard to find!
Kath – I love Near East brand stuff but I didn’t know it was related to Quaker. Huh! Always learning something new from you!
I made the pumpkin chocolate chip bars from this site again today – I can’t get them out of my mind – they are soo good!!
looks yummy
are you still developing recipes for weight watchers?
Whatever it is, it looks yummy! Good luck on the mystery project!
Pics look especially amazing tonight, particularly the one of the mushrooms! (Or maybe it’s just that I’m sitting in a dark room?? hehe!)
Thanks again for buying *us* a new camera!
Your comments all made me smile!
Meaghan,
Here’s a post where I ranked them. I’d add Pistachio along with Apple Pie. I have yet to try Banana Bread but it’s coming up!
http://www.katheats.com/?p=9201
Sarah ,
Haha – exactly!
fitforfree ,
No, the Weight Watchers project ended. This is a new one!
Alison ,
Haha – you’re quite welcome!!
Kath
Let us know how the movie is! I for one want to see it and want to know if I’ll really like it.
Shelby ,
It was awesome! I loved it. Second best period piece to Atonement – maybe tied.
K
Oh I can’t wait to see the recipe- this looks fantastic.
My fav. Larabar is Pistachio, but I have still yet to try a couple.
Angela
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I’ve had the near east foods, everything i’ve tried has been really good!
Can’t wait to see the recipe for that dinner, it looks really great!
Your dinner looks so comforting, and not to creamy!
We tend to shop places that we can buy in bulk. Our WF has a great section were we can get our grains. They also have a bulk veggie section, great for odd portions!
Oatmeal Square are so expensive… how do you afford to buy them?
Whatever that is it looks delicious!
Dinner looks good. I’m interested to see what your new project is!
Mystery macaroni eh? Looks tasty – I love me some mushrooms with pasta!
That looks delicious!
Dinner looks great!I am excited for the project!
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That looks great and healthy! I wonder what the project could be! A question- does your hubby get into all these movies as well as you do? We find it hard to agree on stuff, although he is the history buff around here!
I’m intrigued as to the recipe and how you are going to reveal your big project!
Hope you enjoyed the flick!
Hey Kath
If you want a warm bfast but need to use up cold cereals, try warming up the milk!
jennifer ,
I said in the post that I had coupons for free boxes.
Mel,
Great idea! I’ve done that before but need to remember it for morning cereal too.
Yelena ,
He’s usually pretty agreeable. I’ve watched some of the more action/male movies lately and he’s watched the feminine ones. But he’s not always that agreeable with TV shows!
Kath
you’re EVIL!! tantalizing us like that and withholding the recipe….how long must we wait?
Sophia Lee,
Just 2 weeks!!
K
Whatever it is looks yummy (minus the mushrooms). Looks cheesy and delicious!
Heather
Great meal!
We just watched The Dutchess the other night. It was really good. Got me a bit angry but it was a good movie. Guess it was really a man’s world back then.
Oh, that’s cool. How can we get coupons for free boxes?
Kath ~
Some days just seem to go haywire like that!
Your dinner looks absolutely amazing! I can’t wait to see the recipe…
I am glad the rest of your evening went better/smoother than your morning and afternoon
I was wondering – how do you like Larabars versus Luna Bars. I have always eaten Luna’s and never tried Lara’s before, but after all the talk about how wonderful the Lara Bars are, I might just need to give them a shot! Are they nutritionally equal; how do they compare in cost? Thanks!
That pasta looks fantastic!
That looks amazing!
Wow, looks really tasty!
RK ,
I definitely prefer LaraBars. They feel more like real food and I enjoy the crumbly texture, which I take a long time to nibble through. I like Luna bars, but find them a little sweet for me, and they are not as natural.
K
Oh my, that looks so yummy! Might have to have that for lunch today!
I can’t wait to see this recipe. It looks amazing!
love all the shrooms!