Not A Single Fruit
Good morning! It’s good to be home! I missed my guys so much!
I’m off to a super early dentist appointment this morning, so I prepared most of this post last night on the flight home to Beantown.
We didn’t have a single fruit (or veggie!) in the whole house for breakfast, so I made due with what we had. I ended up toasting two Van’s Waffles and smearing peanut butter and jam on top. Not a horrible breakfast.
I’m sure my morning will included coffee at some point too.
I love Murphy
Mal sent me these photos of Murphy over the weekend, and I just had to share because they’re such polar opposites.
Adorable, could-be-a-model pug:
Funny-looking, old man pug:
I love my dog! 
Holiday Recipe Contest
Don’t forget about Eggland’s Best Holiday Recipe Contest. I’ve already received some delicious submissions and all of the recipes will be featured on the Eggland’s Best website. Cool!
Pumpkins For Pink E-Book
Check out Megan’s Pumpkins For Pink E-Book, which raises money for the fight against breast cancer. I contributed my Chocolate Pumpkin Loaf recipe to it.
Question of the Day
What’s your favorite holiday?
Mine is probably Thanksgiving! Not surprising, right? 
Of course, I love the food, but I also love being with family and seeing friends at our mini-reunion in our hometown each year.
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P.S. Remember my recent trip and secret meeting New York City? Well, some really good news came out of it!!! Details coming soon!
Diana — November 10, 2009 @ 7:21 am
Aw, Murphy’s adorable!!
My fav holiday is Christmas. We don’t celebrate Thanksgiving in Portugal, obviously!
Have a great day, I hope your appointment at the dentist goes well.
Jessica @ How Sweet It Is — November 10, 2009 @ 7:42 am
Tell us, tell us tell us!!! PLease!!
Amy — November 10, 2009 @ 7:45 am
I always say Jersey should be a golden retriever model too!
Her photo shoots (given by me of course!) seem to be dominating my blog of late! haha
Katherine (blissful-body) — November 10, 2009 @ 7:46 am
those pics are adorable. i just posted some of my pup, too! he teaches me so much about unconditional love! by fav holiday is thanksgiving! it has been forever. november is my birthday month and such a great time to be thankful!! excited to hear the news!
Chelsea (Chelsea's Chew and Run Fun) — November 10, 2009 @ 8:00 am
Can’t wait to hear the good news about the NYC trip! I love Vans waffle sandwiches, they always result in a good morning.
My favorite holiday is easily Thanksgiving. I just think the idea of people uniting over food and gratitude is such a beautiful thing. It’s the least gimmicky holiday, too.
VeggieGirl — November 10, 2009 @ 8:22 am
Halloween and Christmas are my favorites!
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Jill — November 10, 2009 @ 8:34 am
Murphy is too adorable!! Christmas is my favorite, but same concept because it when my whole family gets together. CANT WAIT to hear the big news!
Light Delight with TouTou — November 10, 2009 @ 8:35 am
oh Murphy is so cute with that innocent look!
my fav holiday? of cause thanks giving! longest official holiday !
Amelia — November 10, 2009 @ 8:46 am
Can’t wait to hear the details from your NYC trip! My favorite holiday is Christmas. My family has so many wonderful traditions and memories from this holiday.
Sarah @ The Foodie Diaries — November 10, 2009 @ 8:46 am
cant wait to hear the NYC news!
and i need a pug!!!!!!
rebecca lustig — November 10, 2009 @ 8:49 am
I LOVE thanksgiving! It’s a time where 60 of my mom’s relatives get together in Richmond VA and cook and eat and cook and eat some more! It’s always wonderfu to see the relatives I never get to see– I literally watch the little ones grow up!!
Have a great day!
Becca
Emily Eats and Exercises — November 10, 2009 @ 8:51 am
Glad you got home safely. That looks like a great breakfast for just having returned home.
Thanksgiving is also definitely my favorite holiday. My family doesn’t really do the religious ones and my parent’s host a great Thanksgiving with 25 of our relatives! We now set up an L shaped table that extends from the dining room into the kitchen.
Brittany — November 10, 2009 @ 8:59 am
Glad you made it home safely Tina! I can’t wait to hear the news later…. so exciting!
Kelly from Bridges and Bites — November 10, 2009 @ 8:59 am
What is your news? We’re all anxious to hear!!!
Amanda@lessonsinmoderation — November 10, 2009 @ 9:00 am
My favorite holiday is definitely Christmas…It’s not just a day it’s a season and who doesn’t love Christmas carols?
Can you share some tips on how you manage to stay healthy on your favorite holiday?? I’m not a huge turkey, potatos, cranberry sauce person but I still manage to over indulge every year. It’s ridic!
Olga @ Healthing It — November 10, 2009 @ 9:05 am
I absolutely love Thanksgiving as well. I love it for all the reasons you listed but also because it’s a secular holiday and almost everyone I know celebrates it at the same time!
diana(mymarblerye) — November 10, 2009 @ 9:08 am
Your dog cracks me up! He’s human like! BTW love that you keep readers guessing on surprises! I feel like it’s a “to be continued” each day!
Madeline @ Greens and Jeans — November 10, 2009 @ 9:08 am
those pics of your puppy are too much! he’s such a cutie!
Jessie — November 10, 2009 @ 9:09 am
Thanksgiving is definitely my favorite holiday. I get to spend the week cooking with my Mom and then finish things off with a day of shopping!
SweetiePotato — November 10, 2009 @ 9:15 am
Hahaha your doggie’s pictures are sooo funny!!! They made me smile
And my favorite holiday has got to be the 4th of July. Something about watermelon, bbq’s, and the beach is irresistible!
Mellissa — November 10, 2009 @ 9:23 am
Murphy always makes me smile! My favorite holiday is Thanksgiving as well, but because we always travel and meet new people and have awesome memories.
Tasha — November 10, 2009 @ 9:26 am
Sorry you had to get to such an early dentist appointment!
My favorite holiday is New Year’s. It’s best spent with friends at a low-key house party.
Cait (Cait's Plate) — November 10, 2009 @ 9:27 am
Oh man I could never choose my favorite holiday. Christmas is awesome but I also really love Thanksgiving and Easter. Really I’m a sucker for all of them
Murphy is TOO CUTE!
Lu — November 10, 2009 @ 9:32 am
Adorable pug pictures! Can’t wait to hear the good news. My favorite holiday is Christmas. I usually get to home for it. Either we go to Costa Rica or Kansas to visit family. We alternate years. This year the hubby, son and I are heading to Costa Rica. I can’t wait.
Morgan @ Life After Bagels — November 10, 2009 @ 9:42 am
Not a horrible breakfast? That is my FAVOURITE BREAKFAST!
Deva (Voracious Vorilee) — November 10, 2009 @ 9:43 am
You have such a cute dog
Murphy could definitely be a model! I think my favorite holiday would be Halloween or Thanksgiving. I love all of the scents and sights of the autumn season, and love being able to decorate with pumpkins!
Lindsey @ Eat, Read, Run — November 10, 2009 @ 9:48 am
Thanksgiving for sure! I love running the Turkey Trot in the morning (it’s become a tradition with my friends) and then eating lots of delicious food and feeling like I’ve earned it! Can’t wait to hear the news.
laura dishes — November 10, 2009 @ 9:54 am
My favorite holiday is July 4th… it reminds me to be thankful for the freedom that our soldiers fight for, and to celebrate the time that I get to spend with my family!
Leah @ L4L — November 10, 2009 @ 10:06 am
You are SO mean about not telling us news!!!! I was fully expecting to hear wonderful things when I woke up this morning. I’m about to go throw a tantrum now. Hmph. I hate holidays. Bahumbug. Kidding. Sorta. I just hate how commercialized they have become. Maybe the 4th of July is my fav? I dunno.
Estela @ Weekly Bite — November 10, 2009 @ 10:12 am
can’t wait to here the NYC details!
MelissaNibbles — November 10, 2009 @ 10:19 am
Old man Murphy!! That just made my morning. Thanks for sharing Tina
Tina — November 10, 2009 @ 10:22 am
Yummm waffles are awesome! Haven’t had them in so long.
Murphy is sooo cute! I love the opposite pics of him.
boomette1 — November 10, 2009 @ 10:32 am
Your dog is so cute
My favorite holiday is Christmas. I live in Canada and we never celebrated Thanksgiving. Our Thanksgiving is in October, not the same date as you in US. Waffles with peanut butter and jam looks good. I rarely eat waffles. I would like to have a waffle machine to do homemade waffles.
Maria — November 10, 2009 @ 10:33 am
I am still waiting for this good news:) ha! I love Thanksgiving too, even though I really don’t like Thanksgiving foods:) I don’t eat meat and I don’t like stuffing, mashed potatoes, etc. We celebrated on Sat. though since my dad was visiting us. I made roasted veggies, a POM salad, and my dad’s potato rolls are the best:) So I do like some things…and I made a berry cobbler too:) I really love being with family and of course football:)
Amanda @ Cakes and Ale — November 10, 2009 @ 10:49 am
I always feel like a I need a whole day to get my life back in order after traveling! My husband would never think to go to the store to buy fruit so I’m usually out of luck if I’m gone a few days!
Erin F. — November 10, 2009 @ 10:54 am
Aww Murphy is so cute!! My favorite holiday isn’t really a holiday at all – it’s the day BEFORE Thanksgiving, which I spend in my Mom’s kitchen. We do all the holiday baking, drink to much wine and spiced cider and my friends who still live in my hometown all come by to “help” (i.e., sample the homemade fudge and other goodies). It’s always a lot of fun and both my Mom and I really look forward to it!
Whitney — November 10, 2009 @ 10:57 am
Murhpy is adorable. My favorite holiday is Thanksgiving by far. Not only does my birthday fall around or on that day I get to spend so much time with all the people I love. My mom and I have traditions and my brother and dad always hunt. I love cooking all the food and enjoying a wonderful meal with the people that mean the most to me!
Rebecca platt — November 10, 2009 @ 11:01 am
3rd of July in Plymouth!
Food Makes Fun Fuel — November 10, 2009 @ 11:04 am
I love Thanksgiving, too. All that great food!
Megan M. (Bites of the Apple) — November 10, 2009 @ 11:23 am
I don’t love Thanksgiving. I dont really love turkey or mashed potatoes and i HATE stuffing. I like the sentiment, but it doesn’t even make top 5 holidays!!! I like Christmas most, and Halloween second!!
skinnyrunner — November 10, 2009 @ 11:45 am
i want to hear about your news!!!
brandi — November 10, 2009 @ 11:47 am
ugh, that old man picture is so cute
Thanksgiving is my favorite, too!
Can’t wait to hear the exciting news!!
Janna (Just Flourishing) — November 10, 2009 @ 11:52 am
OMG old man pug! HAHA murphy is the cutest.
Hmm. I really like Halloween… but i think I liked it more in College than I do now
Even though I’m Jewish, I really like Christmas. I just love the lights and the food and the music and the warm fuzzy feeling
I like Hannukah too though (it’s just not as fuzzy 
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Beth @ DiningAndDishing — November 10, 2009 @ 11:58 am
I loooove Christmas. I love giving presents, getting presents, being with family, eating amazing food, the whole spirit and happiness – everthing!
Can’t wait to hear the good news!! Did you get a book deal too?? :O)
Rose — November 10, 2009 @ 11:58 am
Can’t wait to hear the news. It better involve a book
Amanda (modernation) — November 10, 2009 @ 12:16 pm
Thanksgiving is my favorite too. Both sides of the family get together on one night and it is all about being together and spending time with the family and not about gifts and hoopla. But don’t get me wrong – I LOVE Christmas too!
I also love the Run to Feed the Hungry that my mom and I do every year on Thanksgiving.
Melissa (Melissa Likes To Eat) — November 10, 2009 @ 12:19 pm
Can’t wait to hear the news!!! Your news is always so exciting!
My favorite holiday is Christmas!
Linzi — November 10, 2009 @ 12:40 pm
I think Thanksgiving has to be my fav too. Can’t beat all the delicious food, wine and family! Oooh and can’t wait to hear about the news.
Joelle (The Pancake Girl) — November 10, 2009 @ 12:57 pm
Absolutely Thanksgiving, for the family and FOOD!
Sarah — November 10, 2009 @ 1:07 pm
Ah, the suspense is killing me! Can’t wait to hear the good news
I think my favorite holiday is New Year’s. Time to make goals, start over and look forward.
Deirdre — November 10, 2009 @ 1:22 pm
Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday: food, football, Macys Day Parade, and a day off afterwards without the stress of Christmas.
Abbey — November 10, 2009 @ 1:32 pm
My favorite holiday is a tie between Thanksgiving and Christmas. They are both so filled with family time and good food! Those pictures are so cute! I have a pug also. His name is Tank. How old is Murphy?
Tina — November 10, 2009 @ 1:36 pm
@Abbey: He’s a little over 5 months.
Lynn (The Actors Diet) — November 10, 2009 @ 1:45 pm
my fave is x-mas, mainly because my bday is x-mas eve. i push it to the high levels of merriment!
Ali (food, fitness, fashion) — November 10, 2009 @ 1:57 pm
Love the Murphy pics!!!! My favorite Holiday is Bunker Hill Day. It is only celebrated in Boston. Here is the history: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Bunker_Hill
There is a race and a parade that day, followed by food, drink, friends and family…can’t go wrong!
Cynthia (It All Changes) — November 10, 2009 @ 1:58 pm
I love the contrast in the MP pics. He’s adorable and looks like he loves to ham it up for the camera
I had no fruit in the house for a couple of days and had to make due on frozen bananas in Green Monsters. I went nuts.
Jenna — November 10, 2009 @ 2:37 pm
can’t wait to hear more about your details from NYC!
jenna
rhodeygirl — November 10, 2009 @ 2:44 pm
I can’t take it, please share your news!
ashleigh — November 10, 2009 @ 2:49 pm
so excited to hear your news!!
Kelly Bruneman — November 10, 2009 @ 3:23 pm
My favorite holiday is Thanksgiving. Although if I am being honest I really only like Thanksgiving every OTHER year when I get to spend it with my family and away from the in-laws! haha!
Love your blog, Tina…I am addicted!
Nikka @ neekadeek — November 10, 2009 @ 3:37 pm
Great pictures of Murphy! I love getting pictures of my dogs when I am away from them, it’s the best!
My favorite holiday is Thanksgiving, I just love the joy of coming together without it being about presents, or anything else, just about family
Katie — November 10, 2009 @ 4:31 pm
I looove Christmas! I love the shows, the family just Christmas!
I love that first picture of Murphy adorable!
Lauren — November 10, 2009 @ 5:35 pm
that second picture is cracking me up!
Elina — November 10, 2009 @ 6:13 pm
Can’t wait to hear the good news!!!
Grapeful — November 10, 2009 @ 10:15 pm
I know that no one likes a guesser on Christmas morning… but do you have a book deal? Either way, I can’t wait to hear the news!
Lisa — November 10, 2009 @ 10:35 pm
Do you have the same NYC secret as another blogger friend?
Ashley — November 11, 2009 @ 9:46 am
it was so great meeting you this past weekend!
You are wonderfullll! I bet murphy is so happy to have you back!
Lizzy — November 11, 2009 @ 10:29 am
love murphy so much!
i can’t wait to hear the good news!