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Trader Joes Tuesday–Gnocchi Sorrentina

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19 Jun

Gnocchi is one of those things I will never make from scratch. But I love it! I love carbs, I love pasta, I love potatoes, I love gnocchi – you get it.

But I don’t love spending hours in the kitchen making a mess. Luckily TJ’s enables me to be a lazy mofo and still enjoy the foods I love.IMG_4865 (800x533)

Okay, this isn’t the best gnocchi in the world – hello, it’s a frozen meal. But it does the trick. The TJ’s gnocchi with the creamy white sauce is better tasting, but I don’t remember how the stats look.

I paired it with green bean fries seasoned with TJ’s 21 seasoning salute. IMG_4858 (800x533)

Today I didn’t have a salad for lunch. Isn’t that weird?IMG_4990 (800x600)

But, I did need something sweet and made cinnamon sugar toast. That’s how you know it’s still me SmileIMG_4992 (800x600)

And I ate a ton of fruit and iced coffee.  See? I’m still the same girl Winking smileIMG_4996 (600x800)

After work this afternoon I took a little stroll to Target to check out the free weights. I really want to upgrade my home gym (read: corner of the room where my yoga mat is thrown) but weights are so expensive! Boo. I checked the use sports good store and they don’t have what I like.20120619_174542

The LAST Reach the Beach Team Off Balance video is up on YouTube. I’m sad to see this series come to an end because I had such a blast and wish I could relive it every week. Seriously when people ask me, “How was the relay?”

I say, “Time.Of.My.Life.”rtb 1rtb bananartb hand off

And I really mean it. I don’t think I could recreate that weekend, those friendships and experiences with another team or other race. rtb finish

I ran hard. I got the world’s biggest blister. I had a complete freak out in the middle of the night. I went to the restroom in 26 porta potties.I wore a banana suit and danced to “Call Me Maybe”. I prayed I wouldn’t poop my pants. I slathered sunblock on top of sweat and stank. I grew super close to girls that I normally don’t see “in real life”. I had the time of my life.

So I want to give one last BIG Thank You to New Balance and the Reach the Beach Relay team. And a HUGE Thank You to my teammates. It was an adventure I’ll never forget.

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    1. Angela says

      2012-06-25 at 7:51 pm

      green bean fries
      Seriously, you have changed my life! 😀

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      • Angela says

        2012-06-25 at 7:55 pm

        Dang! I was so excited that I hit submit before I finished. I made this for dinner tonight and I must admit that my radar of skepticism was on high alert. But oh my, they were seriously the closest thing to fries (that weren’t actually fries) that I’ve ever had. Yum!

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        • runeatrepeat says

          2012-06-25 at 7:58 pm

          Yeah! Glad you liked them!

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    2. kathleen@runderbykat.com says

      2012-06-20 at 2:39 pm

      That gnocchi is delish…and the stats are not bad at all.

      Weights- look for some at TJMaxx, Marshalls or Ross (or some other place like that). I got a good kettlebell at one of those places for like $10, and it was $30 at targ. Just a thought 🙂

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    3. Angela says

      2012-06-20 at 11:19 am

      Probably one of my favorite meals in the world is the gorgonzola gnocchi with roasted brussels sprout. Mmmm! SO GOOD! Also—have you checked out a place like Goodwill? Sounds weird but when I went they had a huge (and cheap) selection. Some were new looking too. I got new roller blades for $6…what a steal. 🙂

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    4. Rachel C says

      2012-06-20 at 10:20 am

      I loved the RTB videos, I wish they would never end! Do you keep in touch with Monica (driver/momica/new balance)? I would imagine that the friendships that formed that weekend are forever. 🙂 Great job!

      Reply
    5. Courtney says

      2012-06-20 at 10:08 am

      Oh, that gnocchi looks amazingly good! Even if it is a frozen dinner 😉

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    6. Katie says

      2012-06-20 at 9:57 am

      Hello! I have had good luck at Play It Again Sports for used gym equipment.. read: hand weights for “15 cents a pound,” you should investigate if there is one in your area!

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    7. Emily says

      2012-06-20 at 9:50 am

      I make that TJ’s gnocci a lot and enjoy adding mixed peppers for some veggies (the frozen ones, also from TJ’s). It’s a delicious combo

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    8. Allison @ Running Through Red Lights says

      2012-06-20 at 9:40 am

      I tried to make butternut squash gnocchi for Thanksgiving. Food fail. 🙁 I will stick to store bought, even though they’re not as good as homemade.

      I’ve loved following the RTB videos and recaps. You ladies have me totally inspired to try to put together a Ragnar Chicago team for next year!

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    9. Scallywag says

      2012-06-20 at 9:39 am

      It looks like you guys had an amazing time on that relay! I don’t know what its like in the USA but in the UK you can get pretty good free weights from our equivalent of Walmart, like large superstores that also sell other goods. You can also get them in TK Maxx which I think is TJ Maxx there?

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    10. Lee, Anytime Health says

      2012-06-20 at 9:25 am

      I am a TJ LOVER! They do have great frozen meals, however I’ve never tried the gnocchi. My favorite TJ’s item was discontinued…PEANUT FLOUR. That was the saddest day of my life. Hmm free weights…I’d check Craigslist. People sell everything on that website these days so I wouldn’t be surprised if you could find a set for super cheap!

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    11. Melissa @TryingtoHeal says

      2012-06-20 at 9:00 am

      Have you had TJ’s potatoes, mushrooms and green bean mix from the freezer section? I think you should review that product next. It’s soooo freaking tasty!

      And when we hanging out. I’m only home for 12 more days.

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    12. Theresa @ a spoonful of sunshine says

      2012-06-20 at 8:00 am

      I heard TJ’s sweet potato gnocchi is good too! Have you tried that kind? I’m dying to try it, but for some reason everytime I go there I seem to forget to look for it!

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    13. kaitlyn says

      2012-06-20 at 7:43 am

      We buy Rising Moon organic gnocchi-delish. We had it post mountain bike race last night. Easy and hit the spot. I would go yard saleing for those weights.

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    14. Jojo says

      2012-06-20 at 7:30 am

      Mmm that gnocchi looks good, even though it’s frozen. I still have some sweet potato gnocchi that I made a few weeks ago in the freezer. You should try making it if you like sweet potatoes!

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    15. Bugg says

      2012-06-20 at 7:02 am

      Oops, forgot to mention that homemade gnocchi isn’t really hard at all and it’s 900% better than anything you can buy in a store. I haven’t made it in a while but only because I can’t control myself and would eat it all, but I used to make it regularly. Holler if you want to know how.

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    16. Bugg says

      2012-06-20 at 7:01 am

      Try a sporting goods store. I recently added 10-lb free weights to my collection. They wanted $16 each at Target (for the kind with the rubber coating) but only $7 at the sporting goods store. I was really surprised.

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    17. Abby says

      2012-06-20 at 6:10 am

      I love love love trader joes gnocchi. If you haven’t already, you should try their gnocchi al gorgonzola, its like completely in cheese. I think its yummier than the gnocchi in tomato sauce.

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      • runeatrepeat says

        2012-06-20 at 6:17 am

        Yeah! I think that’s the one I had a long time ago. So good.

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    18. Nicole says

      2012-06-20 at 5:28 am

      I will soon be living near a TJ’s and I can’t wait! The relay does sound like so much fun. I think I would be scared to do it for fear of slowing the team down or letting someone down. You rocked!

      The Kidless Kronicles

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    19. Jodi @ Jodi, Fat or Not says

      2012-06-20 at 4:59 am

      I’ve loved all the videos! It looks like you guys had a great time 🙂

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    20. Abby @ Change of Pace says

      2012-06-20 at 4:51 am

      The gnocchi looks really good!
      Relays do look like such a fun!

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    21. chandra says

      2012-06-20 at 4:35 am

      It’s true, you’ll never be able to recreate that relay experience… BUT if/when you do another, you’ll just create another, similar amazing experience. 🙂 (I love relays, I’m still on a ragnar high!)

      PS: Sad fact – I’ve never had gnocchi.

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    22. Lauren says

      2012-06-20 at 3:57 am

      I agree, that gnocchi is pretty banging. The Sweet Potato version also is pretty amazing. Go TJ’s and their incredible easy and delicious packaged meals. 🙂

      Reply
      • Lisa says

        2012-06-20 at 5:57 am

        I totally second the sweet potato gnocchi suggestion from TJ’s. Amazing! I sometimes serve it as a side dish with grilled chicken.

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    23. mary @ minutespermile says

      2012-06-20 at 3:21 am

      LOVE cinnamon sugar toast! my mom made it for me when i was a kid and i still eat it like every day.

      Reply
    24. Sierra @ Posh Meets Pavement says

      2012-06-20 at 12:23 am

      Keep an eye out on Craigy…good stuff on there!

      Reply
    25. Sue says

      2012-06-19 at 10:47 pm

      Perhaps get secondhand free weights off eBay?

      Reply
    26. Anne @strawberryjampackedlife says

      2012-06-19 at 8:36 pm

      I made some pumpkin gnocchi with sage butter last month. It was kind of amazing. Very labor intensive, though.

      Reply

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