I have a lot of coupons that expire end of the year so I headed to Whole Foods this morning to cash ‘em in. Since I was there I figured lunch was in order. 
When the cashier asks, “For here or to go?” I always want to say, “Well, to go, but I’m going to eat it in the car so don’t put the rubberband…”
But I’m too embarrassed.
On the way home I called Ben and he was just about to eat lunch. We decided to meet at a park and eat together. He sat facing the sun because he’s a gentleman 
He couldn’t open his eyes the whole time, so he might have thought he was on a date with someone else if not for my thick PR accent and usual bad jokes.
I spotted this Pumpkin Protein Odwalla at WF and had to try it. It was no pumpkin shake from Sonic. I vote, skip it.
Our spread…
Our scenery – the day warmed up and is gorgeous!
On my first stop I spotted this Cranberry Orange cream cheese spread at Trader Joes. 
Yes, get this instead of that pumpkin thing.
how do you cash in coupons?! that concept is amazing.
I have never tried the WF hot bar as there isn’t one that’s close to me. But your big mix of stuff always looks delicious.
Heavy sigh… they were supposed to put a WF in across the street from my work. Sadly, it’s a Kohl’s now. Which is equally sad for my bank account, but not as exciting as WF.
I LOVE ODWALLA PUMPKIN PROTEIN. SO SO SO SO MUCH. but I also do love the Sonic Pumpkin pie shake as well… i say, let’s have both!
Spontaneous lunch dates are the best. Wishing for sun like that!!!
Your Whole Foods boxes always look so fantastic!
Did you hear that Trader Joe’s now has a cookie butter? It’s supposed to taste kind of like almond butter with gingerbread cookies ground into it. I so want to give it a try but am not sure it would ever take the place of my love for White Chocolate Wonderful.
I still haven’t tried the White Chocolate wonderful (always opt for cinnamon raisin if I have the chance)! But, I saw the last jar of cookie butter today and opted not to get it. I have enough trouble this time of year without that in my cupboard 😉
That TJ spread looks good! Are you in AZ or California…looks like AZ to me. Jessica
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I can’t do pumpkin because I am allergic to cloves. I never liked it before anyway.
I am guessing you like all foods…I have such food texture issues…
I do like all foods, and some foods I love 🙂
Wow! That spread looks awesome!
Ah, I just bought this but I’m waiting to use it in a recipe. It sounds sooo amazing though that I may need to “test” it out before I use it in my recipe.
One more week to my monthly TJ’s pilgrimage. What should be on the list?
The Kidless Kronicles
Ideas…
https://runeatrepeat.com/2011/09/27/trader-joes-must-haves/
i just realized that you look EXACTLY like the girl from six feet under!!
I get that a lot, but have never seen the show?!
i agree! the show rocks too!
I need to hit up the whole foods hot bar sometime after hearing so much about it. I guess I should probably find the closest whole foods first.
I am a little bit jealous, I wish it was that gorgeous here in December! Instead we have temperatures struggling to make it above freezing and a dusting of snow!
Tried the pumpkin smoothie as well – major bonk.
I heart Whole Foods!
Is there a Whole Foods in Vegas? I want to check this place out but Vegas is the only city I really ever visit in the states lol I guess I could be less lazy and do that whole google thing … lol
That spread looks UH-mazing.
Wow, I’m a COMPLETE idiot! I did’t even know they had Canadian Whole Food Stores and I’ll be SO close to one this weekend. Life just got a bit more amazing.
Yes, they have one in Vegas too 🙂
WF for lunch! *sighs*
I may have to make a trip out to Orlando to go! Yum Yum!