Happy Easter Monday (to those who celebrated yesterday)! Did you guys fill your bellies with delicious food too?
I broke my no-added-sugar fast with Chobani - Apple Cinnamon, to be exact. And it was delightful.
After Church with my husband, we went to his parents’ house for brunch. His mother and cousin (who is a chef) prepared at least 6 different kinds of eggs – which I was forced to try all of since I didn’t partake in the Polish meat-eating. I am egg-ed out right now.
I spent Saturday baking, including making these Cherry Almond Scones to take to brunch.
[based on this recipe, minus the chocolate chips]
I ended up with 18 from my batch, so I may have flattened the dough too much – made them lower in calories (per scone).
For dinner at my parents’ house, I made a few treats: homemade hummus (appetizer), bird’s nest macaroons:
[inspired by these, but based on this macaroon recipe - no sweetened condensed milk]
And an Easter version of this crazy addicting popcorn:
(recycled photo) with crushed pretzel chips, Rasinettes, and spring inspired sprinkles, based on this recipe. I ate so much that my stomach hurts to think about it.
Between the appetizers, potatoes, asparagus tart & carrots, I didn’t even miss an entree for dinner last night – the only negative is no leftovers for lunch today!
Breaking my sugar fast also included plenty of Robin’s Eggs – my favorite, Coconut M&Ms (new and delicious), my aunt’s famous sugar cookies, and a bite or two of carrot cake.
Best thing you made for the holiday weekend?
Um, yes. Coconut M&Ms are life changing! I ate my weight in sugar yesterday. Blech. Best thing I ate? Probably the egg white, spinach, and goat cheese omelette I had for brunch on Saturday. Amazing!
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Yes, that omelette sounds amazing! Onions would make it even better!
I’ve never tried the coconut m&ms but I bet they’re pretty delicious. I’m too stuck on the pretzel ones for now to change
Love the Bird’s Nest Macaroons…so cute!
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I love the dark chocolate pretzel ones too!
What!! They make those!?!? I need to find them!
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The best thing about this weekend was seeing family and just RELAXING. Oh, and good food, can’t forget the food!
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Glad you had a great weekend!
coconut M&Ms sound intriguing!! love the sounds of all your eats. my favorite thing was definitely the cheesy potato casserole i made and Reese’s Eggs of course.
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I haven’t had a Reese’s Egg yet… hmm..
Those macaroons look INSANELY delicious! We didn’t do much this year, which was fine because I had studying to do all weekend and it doesn’t really feel like a holiday when you have that going down. I totally would love to make up for it next year though. I do love reading about everyone else’s stories though! =)
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I made salmon mousse with rye crackers, but my cousin had an AMAZING spread! (The company was even better though)!
We had an amazing brunch at a great restaurant in Dallas!
Mmmmm, those cookies look scrumptious!!
And I NEED to go on a no-sugar-added diet just to cleanse myself. I know I’d feel so much better!
The first week is hell but you do feel better overall!
Sounds like an amazing time with family!
My husband and I had a really low key Easter. We had brunch at a great restaurant then went to check out the Easter Bonnet Parade on 5th Ave. So much fun!
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I just got back from Greece and had authentic Greek Yogurt (OMG life changing!) I do love Chobani but now sure if I can go back now haha
Greek yogurt in Greece is officially on my bucket list!