More Coffee!
Man, I am having trouble getting going today. I gulped down 2 mugs of coffee this morning, but they didn’t seem to help. I’m still feeling so sleepy… I could easily climb back into bed and zonk-out for hours. What’s up with me lately? Let’s hope my energy returns ASAP!
Red Ants on a Log
Does anyone else agree that “ants on a log” was one of the best childhood snacks ever? My cousins and I used to make them all of the time… awww, such fond memories! It’s funny how certain foods can bring you back to a specific time(s) in your life.
I still occasionally eat this fun snack, but it’s been awhile– I always seem to forget about it. Today’s snack was a variation of the usual “ants on a log,” but I used dried cranberries instead of raisins to make “red ants on a log.” I know, I know, my creativity just blows your mind! 
Lunch also included a buffalo chicken and Swiss cheese sandwich on Arnold’s Sandwich Thins. It was the exact same sandwich that I ate for dinner last night. (I made an extra sandwich for today while making my dinner last night.) If you want a visual for my “No Visuals” post, here it is!
Lunch from above with 3 mini Reese Peanut Butter Cups… gotta get my Halloween candy in this week!
The Long Shift
I have my long shift at Healthworks again tonight. (Ugh.) I really enjoy working there, but the end of the evening usually drags for me. The place clears out around 8/8:30 pm, so there’s usually not much happening… besides me cleaning treadmills and ellipticals. However, tonight could be my last long Tuesday night shift. When I had my “emotional breakdown” about switching careers, I also decided that I needed to “streamline” my life since I was juggling way too much. Healthworks nicely agreed to reduce my hours a little bit, which means I should be working only Sundays and Mondays from now on. Even just 1 extra night at home and not working would make such a difference in my happiness and stress level. Hopefully, it all works out!
Afternoon snacks to get me through the evening…
Top 100 Blogs for Foodies
The Culinary School Guide posted this list yesterday: Top 100 Blogs for Foodies. Carrots ‘N’ Cake made the list at #88! I’m not sure how reputable this website is, but it’s still cool that my blog made a list!
Posted by: Tina 34 comments
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Tags: celery, dried cranberries
on Oct 28th, 2008 at 1:41 pm
I am dragging today too. I fell asleep on the train, actually. More coffee.
on Oct 28th, 2008 at 1:50 pm
Congrats!
I’ve been chugging tea all morning in an attempt to wake up
on Oct 28th, 2008 at 1:51 pm
I love red ants on a log, such a fun snack and pretty healthy too!
on Oct 28th, 2008 at 1:54 pm
Red ants on a log – love it!!
No worries!! It WILL all work out for you, Tina.
Congratulations on making the list!!
on Oct 28th, 2008 at 2:06 pm
it’s the weather!!! i am sooo sleepy… but my boss just left…
love ants on a log!!! red ants scare me though 
on Oct 28th, 2008 at 2:11 pm
What a great variation for a childhood fave! Congrats on making the blog list, I love your blog and know so many others do, too!
on Oct 28th, 2008 at 2:12 pm
Congrats on making the list… very cool!
on Oct 28th, 2008 at 2:17 pm
Reputable or not thats still SO cool that you made the list!! Congrats! Someone out there thought it was great enough to deserve a spot
on Oct 28th, 2008 at 2:21 pm
Wow! Congrats for making the list, that’s really amazing! Your blog IS really great, and fun to read everyday
on Oct 28th, 2008 at 2:21 pm
ants on a log. childhood memories….congrats!i love your blog:) i can see why it made the list.
on Oct 28th, 2008 at 2:25 pm
I’ve NEVER had ants on a log before!!!!!! My mom makes this chinese dish called Ants on a tree tho that’s really really really really spicy noodles. :]
on Oct 28th, 2008 at 2:26 pm
I’m not a huge fan of raisins, so when I was little my “ants on a log” was usually just “a log.”
But I love the idea of craisins aka “red ants.”
on Oct 28th, 2008 at 2:27 pm
O.M.G. I seriously was just talking to my coworker this morning about how i wanted celery with an ants on the log design, but I wanted to use cranberries and he says, “so then it’s called red ants on a log, right?” Hahahahaha…what a coincidence!
I hope you get some of your energy back soon though! I hate being in a funk like that! you’ll bounce back super soon!!!
on Oct 28th, 2008 at 3:22 pm
I love the “new” name for a classic snack. It looks yummy!
Hopefully you’ll be able to wake up soon. I think it’s going around the blog-o-sphere, I can’t wake up either today!
on Oct 28th, 2008 at 3:27 pm
That’s so impressive! Great job on making that list! I scrolled through it and I’m thrilled to see that Mark Bittman has a blog. He’s one of my favorites.
I hope that candy perks you up – at least temporarily!
on Oct 28th, 2008 at 3:43 pm
yum, ants on a log, my childhood favorite.
on Oct 28th, 2008 at 3:51 pm
Sorry to know that your energy isn’t back yet!!! but congrats to be 88th in the rank. you know, 88 is such a lucky number for asian culture!
on Oct 28th, 2008 at 3:56 pm
I feel like I need a whole pot of coffee to keep me awake today! Congrats on making the list!
on Oct 28th, 2008 at 4:03 pm
Congrats on your last long day!! I could never eat ants on a log as a kid. I couldn’t bit through the whole celery stick and always had to battle with the strings! I do much better now. :p
on Oct 28th, 2008 at 4:07 pm
It is amazing what one extra night at home can do! Yay for last long shift!
on Oct 28th, 2008 at 4:50 pm
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on Oct 28th, 2008 at 4:54 pm
I’m draggin today too, no fun
I love ants on a log, and I love your little tweek!
Congrats on makin’ the list, woo hoo!
on Oct 28th, 2008 at 4:55 pm
Aw, I just got so nostalgic when I saw your “red ants on a log”! My mom used to make ants on a log for me all the time when I was little. (She tried to give me “ants on a SNOWY log” with cream cheese, but that didn’t go over so well.)
on Oct 28th, 2008 at 5:07 pm
congrats on making the list! how fantastic!!
i never ate ants on log as a kid (definitely don’t exist in japan!) but the snack always makes me happy that it lets kids eat celery in a way they actually enjoy!
on Oct 28th, 2008 at 5:28 pm
Love your red ants on a log! Very cute!
Congrats on making the top 100! You go girl!
on Oct 28th, 2008 at 5:31 pm
cute lunch! congrats on top 100, thats huge
on Oct 28th, 2008 at 6:30 pm
congrats on #88! Also good are apple smiles (two apple slices sandwiched with pb and mini marshmellow teeth)!
on Oct 28th, 2008 at 7:45 pm
Congrats on making the top 100 list Tina! You deserve it. Your blog is not only inspirational, but much more “real” than a lot of the other meal by meal-ideal-eating type bloggers. You have a better balance and look to enjoy food and exercise so much more.
PS-I can’t wait to try your apple crisp recipe!
on Oct 28th, 2008 at 7:57 pm
Wow, just found your blog and I LOVE IT!! I’m putting a shout out on my blog tonight and I’ll be back! Awesome stuff!
K
on Oct 28th, 2008 at 8:16 pm
I always make red ants on a log! I’ve blogged about them a few times and thought I was clever, but apparently not.
They are delicious, regardless.
on Oct 28th, 2008 at 9:40 pm
Congratulations on making that blog list!
on Oct 28th, 2008 at 9:46 pm
love the mug!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! and congrats on the list. i’ve actually never had ants on a log!
on Oct 28th, 2008 at 10:07 pm
YOU ARE MY HERO !!!!!! awesome jobbbbb!! #88 is spectacular. and i love that you ate reeces today at lunch–thats so cool!!
on Oct 29th, 2008 at 9:38 am
I love ants on a log! Woo!
Congrats on being 88
That’s awesome!! And very true what they said about your blog!