Hello hello 🙂 Well, today turned into my “cheat day” after an indulgent afternoon and dinner. So, I have to stay on track tomorrow (Saturday is usually my cheat day). Boo.
Ben and I went out to dinner tonight in honor of our 3 year anniversary. Three years ago we had our first date 🙂 It’s funny to think about how short 3 years is, but how much has changed in that time!
We went to Maiwand Kabob, an Afghan restaurant that DailyGoods mentioned the other day. When she mentioned “Afghan” and “veggie platter” I knew I had to try it!
I knew I was getting the veggie platter before even looking at the menu = easy ordering! It had potatoes, spinach, rice, chickpeas, pumpkin and fried eggplant. Most of it was covered in yogurt sauce. Unfortunately, I’m not the biggest fan of yogurt sauce (blogger blasphemy, I know). 
It was good but very greasy. Despite that (or maybe because of it) , I really enjoyed this meal! I mean, I can eat chickpeas all day. Actually, I did eat chickpeas all day. I had a salad with chickpeas and hummus for lunch and this for dinner. 
I told Ben we were out of cereal this morning so I poured a bowl of chickpeas and milk for breakfast 😉 Kidding. But, that does sound like a good idea…
We also ordered an eggplant appetizer to start. This was good too, but super greasy. After I ate it all (forgot to leave some for my homies) I saw a puddle of oil. Actually, there was a puddle of oil on my other plate too. 
But don’t worry, this tandori bread came in handy to sop up the extra calories, I mean juices. I LOVE bread. All bread. Gimme gimme. 
Earlier, Ben met me at the mall. We got an Iced Mexican Mocha from the Nordstrom Cafe. It totally tasted like Mexican Hot Cold Chocolate! And no, we cannot get it without whipped cream because Ben LOVES the stuff. But, sharing a drink with whipped is better than getting my own without. 
Ben joked that it probably had chili in it and that’s why it was “Mexican” Mocha.
Yum! As an official representative of the Mexican people, I can confirm that this tasted like Abuelita hot chocolate, only cold. 
On my little walk today I spotted a family of geese that I’ve been stalking on my runs. I love them. There are a bunch of fuzzy little geese babies that melt my heart 🙂 
Okay, I am off to chug some water and try and get some sleep. I ate a lot today and am trying to get back on track with a morning run and healthy eating this weekend.
I usually over eat on the weekends, so my challenge for Saturday and Sunday is to stay on plan! Wish me luck 🙂
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thanks..…delicious..iam going to prepare it soon..
THANKS!It is so interesting!
If Canadian Geese live in the US, wouldn’t that make them Snowbirds? You know that it’s spring when you see all the babies! Too cute. Congrats on your Anniversary!
That drink looks delicious. i will have to try it next time i go to the cerritos nordstrom!
I struggle with over eating on the weekends too, it’s like you throw me just a bit off my normal routine & I’m a goner!
I adore iced/frozen coffee drinks, I really want to make some from the Hungry Girl book but with better ingredients!
Happy Anniversary!
Wow, I saw the same little geese babies on my run this morning too!! Actually, we saw them twice as we made two loops around the lake. It was my first time with this running group and we did 14 miles together, you should totally join us one Saturday!
Happy Anniversary! 🙂
Wow…that Mexican Mocha totally reminded me of a drink I used to get in college. There was a little coffee shop called Moonstruck and they had a similar hot drink they called “the Mayan.” So good!
P.S. – I read your blog all the time and I love your honesty. And your humor…you make me laugh daily. 🙂 Rock on!
congrats on 3 years!! 🙂 glad you got to try maiwand! it is greasy, but a definite meal to enjoy! my FAV is the pumpkin. did you like that? the chickpeas are greatttt. their bread is so fresh they make it right there for you when you order it. I could eat at least 3 of them haha.
Seriously, thank you so much for mentioning it. So good 🙂
OMG- I LOVE Abuelita hot chocolate! I must try this!
Your post makes me want hummus for breakfast.
Hmmm, never had Afghan food but it looks yummy. Kind of like Indian, no? Well, even though you sacrificed your cheat day for yesterday, I think it was worth it! 🙂
And ps- no one will know if you sneak in a cookie or two today! 🙂
Love ya girl
Yes, totally like Indian food to me 🙂
I love Afghani food, although I’ve only had it once. The restaurant we ate at in Seattle was actually not very greasy, which I’m guessing is not typical based on the other comments about Afghani food.
Did the Mexican Mocha have cinnamon and/or black pepper in it? Most things I have eaten with “Mexican Chocolate” have one of those two ingredients to make it “Mexican”, although I’m not sure about the Mexican-ness of cinnamon or black pepper. 🙂
This looks really cool.
I totally agree with you
I love Afghan food, but I know it’s not an every day kind of meal for most people. I can assure you that the amount of oil was totally normal – most dishes are pretty heavy. I’m glad you enjoyed it!
Happy anniversary. That drink looks so good. I have not had a whipped cream covered drink for a long time. I think that might be on my “cheat day” list.
I bet you could do sweet pumpkin spice chickpeas, get ’em REAL toasty/crispy and eat them like cereal! Mmmmm? Then you could have a chick(pea)fest!
;D
overeating chickpeas and veggies all day certainly trumps my overeating cookies, pie and ice cream (with a handful/bag of tortilla chips and guac to boot). just sayin… happy anny lovey!!
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Three years together, congratulations! That’s awesome.
I LOVE bread, too. Soo, soo good!
Yummy dinner! Think it’s time for me to go make some here on the West coast. 🙂
This food looks delicious. I hate oil though so I doubt I could have eaten it.
Happy anniversary!
congrats on 3 years of being together! so cute that you guys went back to that restaurant 🙂