I love midweek presents.
I was very happy to discover two packages when I checked my mailbox this afternoon.
The first was a Trio of Vegan Carrot Cake Whoopee Pies, Nicole was gracious enough to send me after I drooled over them on the Blogging Bake Sale.
It was so hard not to eat all three right when I opened the package.
The second was something I may have begged for over the weekend.
My dear friend Derek teased me this weekend when he sent me a photo of one of Jenna’s Pretzels from Greenwise. I was beyond jealous and decided I could not wait another week to have a pretzel.
Luckily, Derek is this amazing, great, wonderful guy who mailed me a Pretzel right away so I would not have to wait for the carby goodness. (Is that enough blog recognition? 
) Thank You Derek!!
Before I came home and discovered my goodies, I had 2 Multi-Grain Fig Newtons this afternoon.
I have been wanting to try Sarah’s Red Lentil and Peanut Soup for a while, but was unable to purchase red lentils until this past weekend. After work I got straight to work putting together this creative meal straight from her directions. It took a little extra time to make, but was well worth it. I highly suggest giving this recipe a try!
The soup was so wonderfully creamy, but not too heavy. I topped my bowl with some fresh green onion and had had a 1/4 of my giant Pretzel on the side.
It was a great dinner and followed by a great dessert.
I immediately dug into one of Nicole’s Vegan Carrot Cake Whoopee Pies as soon as I cleaned my bowl. It was just as I imagines, sweet and light. I LOVED it. Thank you Nicole for sending some of your extras my way! 
Alright, time to do some laundry so I will have some clean sports bras for this weekend. Good night everyone!
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You got them!!! Hooray!
I am jealous! Those treats look amazing!
Oh wow, awesome! Delicious!
SOOOO lucky that you got to try Nicole’s baked goods!!
oh my gosh. carrot cake woopie pies sound soooooooo good!!! okay some kind of carrot cake-y thing is on my list of things to make now…
oh man, those carrot cake pies look so good!
Yum! Whoopee pies! They have such a goofy name but look SO delicious!
Everything looks so delish! I’m particularly jealous that you got to try Nicole’s whoopie pies!
Great packages! That pretzel looks really good – and great idea pairing it with soup!
Mmm, giant pretzle! Also I gave you a blogging award
Those pies are making me drool. So is that soup. YUM!
I’d be happy to send some Blogging Bake Sale granola your way — just let me know what ingredients you want
thanks so the bake sale I’m having so much fun making granola now!
EDIBLE MAIL!!! Hooray
I am SO jealous you got some of those whoopie pies!!! They sound Amazing! AND the pretzel…you are one popular girl!!
Wow those whoopie pies look amazing. You are so lucky to have such great blogger friends to send you these awesome little treats!
Good luck, you will totally kick butt in your upcoming races!
Great surprises! Especially drooling over those whoopie pies.
oh wow amazing eats girlie
Carrot cake whoopee pies! Yum.
Yummy mailbox surprises! I wish things like that came out of my mailbox!
oh derek you’re so dreeeeeeeeeamy
hahahaha, keep making fun and you’re sleeping outside!
i know there had to be a letter in there with that pretzel! hah!
geez, meghann can’t keep a secret…
hahaha…love caty’s comment.
hey! yay for packages!
I was wondering how many calories do you eat a day? And do you track them? Also, do you have a plan of like how much fruit/vegetables, grains, dairy, fat, etc. that you aim for each day?
I’m trying to lose weight but I always plan a day with a good amount of calories 1400-1600 and I try to get in all the food groups, but I still am hungry, or I mess up with over eating.. I feel I can’t get into the swing of things with diet and exercise to see any results…
Hi JJ,
No, I do not count calories. I tried a long time a go and felt so restricted that I agave up. i found I lost more weight when I just listened to when my body wanted to eat and try to eat balanced meals. Also when I plan my food for the day I don’t like to look at it like a set science experiment of disecting my needs. I pretty much eyeball all of my meals and make sure I get a little bit of everything for the day. I don’t have any set requirements, but if I feel i was lacking veggies or protein in the ladder part of the day then I will make sure to have a lot in my dinner.
My advice is to just listen to your body. Try not to overcalculate everythign and relax. If you’re eating a balanced meal and exercising the weight should slowly come off. Remember not to rush it. It’s a slow process that takes time.
This post is especially mouthwatering!
NAOmni
What what yummy food you had today! I would love those whoopee pies!
Ummmmm Derek sounds like boyfriend material !!
OOoooh what a delicious evening you had!
OH! Those carrot cake pies are phenomenal!
I love carrot cake – those look so good!
That soup looks fantastic!
Aww, gotta love boys who send you presents.
Those carrot cake pies look amazing! You are one lucky woman!
I shouldnt read your blog at night when I am dying to have a little chocolate!!! lol:)
Yum! Fig Newtons and soft pretzels all in the same post!
That pretzel looks awesome!
Is there a recipe for those carrot whoopee pies anywhere??
I tried to find it on Nicole’s Site but was unsuccessful. I would suggest e-mailing her at carpentern2@gmail.com at for the recipe.
Oooo yum! Jenna’s pretzel and Nicole’s whoopie pie look amazing. YUM!!!
Sarah
http://sarahdbelle.wordpress.com/
I SO COVET YOUR WHOOPIE PIES! I see a similar (nonvegan) kind at TJ’s all the time and want to buy, but now I want the homemade kind!
so glad you tried the soup and liked it!! now you’ve got me craving it again
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those carrot cake whoopie pies, ahhh!
Found your blog while browsing Google. Bookmarked. Looking forward to more nutrition tips.