Arrived at Gram’s!
Just like March, we were in like a lion and out like 3 little lambs.
My drive was pretty good and full of snacks and Pregtastic podcasts.
I nibbled on trail mix at 10:30 [other snacks are for the rest of the trip]
And then this was lunch enjoyed at noon –
cheese + jam sandwich
A pile O grapes
And the second half of an Odwalla smoothie refresher [I liked the other flavor I tried better]
At Grams we had a few more snacks – hot tea and grapes
And a toffee -
On my way out the door I was still hungry and felt I was missing some protein, so I steamed up a slice of smoked salmon and ate that on an end piece of bread. [Microwaved salmon is NOT ideal, but it’s supposed to nuke the bacteria and it doesn’t taste bad.]
Normally we’d be on our way to the mall or for a power walk, but I’m feeling pretty tired so I’m going to rest for an hour until we’re due back at Gram’s for a party! I have a hotel room to myself and it’s loads of fun!!
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i’m feeling that cheese and jam combo!
Have a great trip!
Cheese and jam sandwiches are where it’s at. I literally just ate (buffalo chicken cupcakes, thank you very much!) and that open-faced sandwich shot is still making me drool.
I have never had a cheese and jam sandwich before. That seems interesting! Hope you have a great trip
Love cheese and jam!! Used to always have mine as a grilled cheese with raspberry jam on top though but still the same concept!
I love having a hotel room to myself.
Those grapes are about 1/10 of the serving I’d consume!
Have fun!
Have fun!!!
You would be banned from my house if you microwaved fish. I might reconsider if you brought toffee.
Cheese and Jam eh? I’m not gonna knock it til I try it!
Have fun at Gram’s!
Glad you made it safe and sound.
cheese + jam sandwiches…I used to eat those as a kid, with my grandma!
LOVE smoked salmon, but I don’t think I can do the whole cheese and jam sammy thing! Something about the sweet and cheesy flavours just don’t sit right in my head… I’m glad you enjoyed it though! And have a lovely rest. I don’t travel often but I absolutely adore good hotel beds with copious amounts of pillows!
Try making smoked salmon & cream roll-ups…great snack!
My mouth WATERS every time you have a TREK BAR in your posts…I know GH recipes are secret, but do you know of any recipes that are SIMILAR for those of us not near a GH that makes them? Looks yummy!
Its kind of like a chocolate chip larabar?
Love your grandma’s Pratt Library mug; I always get a kick out of your B-more mentions when you visit her!
Kath, a peek at your bread (which btw looks soo delish) reminded me what a freak I am to must have the jelly spread to the very edges so it’s included in every bite. LOL
Have fun at Gram’s!
Normally I am too! The other side was spread to the edges, but I had a little left in the jar and put in on this side – incomplete!
That sandwich looks so simple and delicious. Enjoy the party!
Grams are great for toffee! Fun weekend planned? Are you home again for a visit?
Ahhhh I looove being alone in a hotel room
Hotel rooms <3
Have fun!
Fish of any kind is banned from ever being microwaved at my house. We had to throw a microwave out because the smell would not go away no matter what we did!
Enjoy your time with your Grandma!
Can’t say I have had cheese and jam before, but I bet it’s pretty tasty…sweet and salty. Yum. Enjoy your visit.
Enjoy your visit with Gram!!
Help, I’m missing something. What does “Just like March, we were in like a lion and out like 3 little lambs” mean? Obviously, I know the idiom about the month of March, but I’m missing what it could possibly refer to here.
I’m just majorly stretching the metaphor that we arrived at grams all excited and now we’re all tired and resting after chit-chatting.
have fun!
How have I never tried a cheese and jam sandwich?! Seems like a great combo! I just picked up some artisan pepper jam at a winery here in Cape Town, so I’m going to give it a try!
Hmm, what is the difference betweent the regular Odwalla smoothies and the refreshers? Also, seeing the photos of the chocolates is not making my wait for dinner any easier.
Best thing to do in a hotel room that you don’t have to share… Jump On The Bed!!!!
You come up with the best combinations! Cheese and jam sounds so good!
Great sandwich combination, especially the extra sharp- one of my faves! Hope you have a blast partying it up tonight!
I am going to look for some manchego cheese tomorrow. I am interested in trying it!
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Ah, one of my favorite and easiest recipes (and always gobbled up) is a cheddar cheese and strawberry jam appetizer: Combine 8 oz. coarsely shredded cheddar cheese, 1/2 c. chopped pecans, 1/2 c. mayo, 1 bunch of chopped green onions, and a dash of red & black pepper. Arrange on serving platter. Top w/ strawberry preserves. Serve w/ crackers like Wheat Thins. (Easily doubled) Great w/ wine at a party! For a bite, use a cheese w/ jalapeno.
I would give my eye teeth (whatever that means) to spend a night in a nice hotel all by myself. Lucky you!!!
I have never had a cheese and jam sandwich but I do love cheese and jam…go figure! A fave is heating up raspberry jam and then pouring it over a slab of brie…also love Manchego and orange fig jam together…yummy! Thank goodness it is pizza night tonight…I am loading mine up with cheese with all this cheese talk!
I’be never heard of a jam and cheese sandwich, but I doubt I’d turn it down!
why if toffee so wonderful?
I’ve not dreamt of it yet but I would if I could choose…
Cheese and jam?!!! Never tried that combo! Btw, if you’re craving pickles, try crackers with cheddar cheese and pickles…delicious!!
That sandwich looks delish!
I was nervous I was going to eventually see lamb on the plate.
Glad it was only salmon. No salmon farm as a kid (but a sheep farm!), so it’s ok to eat in my book!
that cheese and jam sandwich looks so good! i was totally craving that the other day….but went for almond butter and blueberry-chia jam instead
Interesting idea with the jam and cheese. Is this just a pregnancy thing, or have you always enjoyed them and they are worth a try?
I’ve always enjoyed the combo!
I accidentally “cooked” salmon in the microwave at the bagel shop I worked at this summer when trying to defrost it. It definitely is not ideal but is still tasty!
hmm, jam and cheese, have not tried that combination yet..
Toffee, yum. Looks exactly like the box that didn’t last long at our house
I’ve had eggs, cheese, and jam, but never just cheese and jam by itself! I’ve also never eaten that few grapes at once. Once I start with grapes, I can’t stop! They are so tasty
Cheese and jam? At first thought that sounds weird, but then again, I don’t think anything pairs badly with cheese
Sounds like you’re in for some fun!