Tuesday, November 10, 2009 at 07:08 AM

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.

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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:

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Funny-looking, old man pug:

photoI love my dog! :mrgreen:

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! :mrgreen:

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68 Comments on “Not A Single Fruit”

  1. #1 Diana Reply to this comment
    on Nov 10th, 2009 at 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.

  2. #2 Jessica @ How Sweet It Is Reply to this comment
    on Nov 10th, 2009 at 7:42 am

    Tell us, tell us tell us!!! PLease!!

  3. #3 Amy Reply to this comment
    on Nov 10th, 2009 at 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

  4. #4 Katherine (blissful-body) Reply to this comment
    on Nov 10th, 2009 at 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!

  5. #5 Chelsea (Chelsea's Chew and Run Fun) Reply to this comment
    on Nov 10th, 2009 at 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.

  6. #6 VeggieGirl Reply to this comment
    on Nov 10th, 2009 at 8:22 am

    Halloween and Christmas are my favorites! :)

    Email me ;)

  7. #7 Jill Reply to this comment
    on Nov 10th, 2009 at 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!

  8. #8 Light Delight with TouTou Reply to this comment
    on Nov 10th, 2009 at 8:35 am

    oh Murphy is so cute with that innocent look!
    my fav holiday? of cause thanks giving! longest official holiday !

  9. #9 Amelia Reply to this comment
    on Nov 10th, 2009 at 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. :)

  10. #10 Sarah @ The Foodie Diaries Reply to this comment
    on Nov 10th, 2009 at 8:46 am

    cant wait to hear the NYC news!

    and i need a pug!!!!!!

  11. #11 rebecca lustig Reply to this comment
    on Nov 10th, 2009 at 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

  12. #12 Emily Eats and Exercises Reply to this comment
    on Nov 10th, 2009 at 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.

  13. #13 Brittany Reply to this comment
    on Nov 10th, 2009 at 8:59 am

    Glad you made it home safely Tina! I can’t wait to hear the news later…. so exciting!

  14. #14 Kelly from Bridges and Bites Reply to this comment
    on Nov 10th, 2009 at 8:59 am

    What is your news? We’re all anxious to hear!!!

  15. #15 Amanda@lessonsinmoderation Reply to this comment
    on Nov 10th, 2009 at 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!

  16. #16 Olga @ Healthing It Reply to this comment
    on Nov 10th, 2009 at 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!

  17. #17 diana(mymarblerye) Reply to this comment
    on Nov 10th, 2009 at 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!

  18. #18 Madeline @ Greens and Jeans Reply to this comment
    on Nov 10th, 2009 at 9:08 am

    those pics of your puppy are too much! he’s such a cutie!

  19. #19 Jessie Reply to this comment
    on Nov 10th, 2009 at 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!

  20. #20 SweetiePotato Reply to this comment
    on Nov 10th, 2009 at 9:15 am

    Hahaha your doggie’s pictures are sooo funny!!! They made me smile :lol: And my favorite holiday has got to be the 4th of July. Something about watermelon, bbq’s, and the beach is irresistible!

  21. #21 Mellissa Reply to this comment
    on Nov 10th, 2009 at 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.

  22. #22 Tasha Reply to this comment
    on Nov 10th, 2009 at 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.

  23. #23 Cait (Cait's Plate) Reply to this comment
    on Nov 10th, 2009 at 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!

  24. #24 Lu Reply to this comment
    on Nov 10th, 2009 at 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.

  25. #25 Morgan @ Life After Bagels Reply to this comment
    on Nov 10th, 2009 at 9:42 am

    Not a horrible breakfast? That is my FAVOURITE BREAKFAST!

  26. #26 Deva (Voracious Vorilee) Reply to this comment
    on Nov 10th, 2009 at 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!

  27. #27 Lindsey @ Eat, Read, Run Reply to this comment
    on Nov 10th, 2009 at 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.

  28. #28 laura dishes Reply to this comment
    on Nov 10th, 2009 at 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!

  29. #29 Leah @ L4L Reply to this comment
    on Nov 10th, 2009 at 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.

  30. #30 Estela @ Weekly Bite Reply to this comment
    on Nov 10th, 2009 at 10:12 am

    can’t wait to here the NYC details!

  31. #31 MelissaNibbles Reply to this comment
    on Nov 10th, 2009 at 10:19 am

    Old man Murphy!! That just made my morning. Thanks for sharing Tina :)

  32. #32 Tina Reply to this comment
    on Nov 10th, 2009 at 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.

  33. #33 boomette1 Reply to this comment
    on Nov 10th, 2009 at 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.

  34. #34 Maria Reply to this comment
    on Nov 10th, 2009 at 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:)

  35. #35 Amanda @ Cakes and Ale Reply to this comment
    on Nov 10th, 2009 at 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!

  36. #36 Erin F. Reply to this comment
    on Nov 10th, 2009 at 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!

  37. #37 Whitney Reply to this comment
    on Nov 10th, 2009 at 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!

  38. #38 Rebecca platt Reply to this comment
    on Nov 10th, 2009 at 11:01 am

    3rd of July in Plymouth!

  39. #39 Food Makes Fun Fuel Reply to this comment
    on Nov 10th, 2009 at 11:04 am

    I love Thanksgiving, too. All that great food!

  40. #40 Megan M. (Bites of the Apple) Reply to this comment
    on Nov 10th, 2009 at 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!!

  41. #41 skinnyrunner Reply to this comment
    on Nov 10th, 2009 at 11:45 am

    i want to hear about your news!!!

  42. #42 brandi Reply to this comment
    on Nov 10th, 2009 at 11:47 am

    ugh, that old man picture is so cute :) Thanksgiving is my favorite, too!

    Can’t wait to hear the exciting news!!

  43. #43 Janna (Just Flourishing) Reply to this comment
    on Nov 10th, 2009 at 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 ;) )

  44. #44 Beth @ DiningAndDishing Reply to this comment
    on Nov 10th, 2009 at 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)

  45. #45 Rose Reply to this comment
    on Nov 10th, 2009 at 11:58 am

    Can’t wait to hear the news. It better involve a book :)

  46. #46 Amanda (modernation) Reply to this comment
    on Nov 10th, 2009 at 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.

  47. #47 Melissa (Melissa Likes To Eat) Reply to this comment
    on Nov 10th, 2009 at 12:19 pm

    Can’t wait to hear the news!!! Your news is always so exciting!
    My favorite holiday is Christmas!

  48. #48 Linzi Reply to this comment
    on Nov 10th, 2009 at 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. :)

  49. #49 Joelle (The Pancake Girl) Reply to this comment
    on Nov 10th, 2009 at 12:57 pm

    Absolutely Thanksgiving, for the family and FOOD! :)

  50. #50 Sarah Reply to this comment
    on Nov 10th, 2009 at 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.

  51. #51 Deirdre Reply to this comment
    on Nov 10th, 2009 at 1:22 pm

    Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday: food, football, Macys Day Parade, and a day off afterwards without the stress of Christmas.

  52. #52 Abbey Reply to this comment
    on Nov 10th, 2009 at 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?

  53. #53 Tina Reply to this comment
    on Nov 10th, 2009 at 1:36 pm

    @Abbey: He’s a little over 5 months.

  54. #54 Lynn (The Actors Diet) Reply to this comment
    on Nov 10th, 2009 at 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!

  55. #55 Ali (food, fitness, fashion) Reply to this comment
    on Nov 10th, 2009 at 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!

  56. #56 Cynthia (It All Changes) Reply to this comment
    on Nov 10th, 2009 at 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.

  57. #57 Jenna Reply to this comment
    on Nov 10th, 2009 at 2:37 pm

    can’t wait to hear more about your details from NYC!
    jenna

  58. #58 rhodeygirl Reply to this comment
    on Nov 10th, 2009 at 2:44 pm

    I can’t take it, please share your news!

  59. #59 ashleigh Reply to this comment
    on Nov 10th, 2009 at 2:49 pm

    so excited to hear your news!!

  60. #60 Kelly Bruneman Reply to this comment
    on Nov 10th, 2009 at 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! :)

  61. #61 Nikka @ neekadeek Reply to this comment
    on Nov 10th, 2009 at 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 :)

  62. #62 Katie Reply to this comment
    on Nov 10th, 2009 at 4:31 pm

    I looove Christmas! I love the shows, the family just Christmas!

    I love that first picture of Murphy adorable!

  63. #63 Lauren Reply to this comment
    on Nov 10th, 2009 at 5:35 pm

    that second picture is cracking me up!

  64. #64 Elina Reply to this comment
    on Nov 10th, 2009 at 6:13 pm

    Can’t wait to hear the good news!!! :D

  65. #65 Grapeful Reply to this comment
    on Nov 10th, 2009 at 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!

  66. #66 Lisa Reply to this comment
    on Nov 10th, 2009 at 10:35 pm

    Do you have the same NYC secret as another blogger friend?

  67. #67 Ashley Reply to this comment
    on Nov 11th, 2009 at 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!

  68. #68 Lizzy Reply to this comment
    on Nov 11th, 2009 at 10:29 am

    love murphy so much!

    i can’t wait to hear the good news! :)

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