She Works Hard for the Money
She works hard for the money
so hard for it honey
she works hard for the money
so you better treat her right
Ya know, I do! 
Snack
Before heading to NuVal this morning, I snacked on an apple while I caught up with some blog stuff. Yesterday’s Ecto fiasco put me a day behind with everything, but I’m just about caught up now.
Lunch
Today’s lunch included a variety of goodies: Fage + nuts + dried fruit.
And, also a homemade salad and cantaloupe.
Great lunch! 
Fetching Tags
Ok, I admit it. My dog is spoiled. His parents just love him so much!
Oooh, that’s the spot! Ear rubs feel sooooo good!
Ok, just have to share… I love these Fetching Tags! I think Murphy needs ones that says: I’M SPOILED. I also love “Show Me The Treat” because Murphy will do just about anything for food!
If you have a special doggie in your life, be sure to check out the selection of Fetching Tags in my OpenSky shop. They’re so fun!
Wedding Wine Tasting
FREE wedding event at Gordon’s tomorrow night! 
Guest Post: Julie from Savvy Eats
Hello Carrots ‘n’ Cake readers, Julie from Savvy Eats here! As a relatively new blogger, I’m excited to share some of my favorite healthy travel snacks and meals with a twist with you. If you’re a reader of my blog, you know that I’ve been traveling quite a bit lately. Whether I am spending 14+ hours at LAX or driving from Wisconsin to New York, I try to be well-stocked with healthy eats.
Trust me, you don’t want to be stuck hungry in the middle of nowhere on your road trip, with your only fuel options coming from a gas station or worse, a vending machine. Have you ever been on the flight that gets delayed on the runway for an hour or more? I have. If you have no food with you, you will not be a happy traveler.
Bring some fruit and veggies with you that travel well. Apples and oranges do not bruise as easily as other fruits, and are therefore good for traveling. You could also throw some berries or melon in a Tupperware container. As for veggies, pack some carrot sticks, bell pepper slices, or snap peas for a crunchy, hydrating snack!
If you aren’t going through airport security, you could bring a small container of hummus or your favorite nut butter for dipping as well. Or, use one of my favorites: ¼ c. pumpkin puree blended with ¼ c. peanut butter. All of these should keep well for a few hours if you don’t have a cooler available. If you do have one with you, you’re all set!
Sandwiches and wraps always travel well. I love to have leftovers for lunches when I am at class or work, but I don’t like bringing them on planes or car trips; I don’t want the smell to bother my fellow travelers! This is where sandwiches and wraps come in handy. Get creative!
For some extra protein and fiber, try packing some roasted chickpeas! They are my new favorite snack, and are so simple!
All you have to do is drain and pat dry some chickpeas. Toss them with olive oil and your spices of choice. Spread on a cookie sheet and bake at 425 F for 35 minutes. They will come out browned and crispy. And much healthier and filling than a bag of chips! Just make sure to store them in a well-sealed container so that they don’t get soft and chewy before you get to them.
I hope I’ve inspired you to pack some healthy snacks with a twist the next time you travel!
Posted by: Tina 59 comments
Posted in: Guest Posts, Uncategorized
on Mar 2nd, 2010 at 12:37 pm
Great guest post! Love the ideas on traveling with food.
Don’t we all want to be better at that!
on Mar 2nd, 2010 at 12:42 pm
LOVE the Murphy pic! Goodness he gets better and better lookin every day
Good guest post – I’d never thought of snacking on roasted chickpeas, great idea! Thankyou
on Mar 2nd, 2010 at 12:42 pm
i love that song…now i have it stuck in my head! great guest post on traveling snacks…definitely something i need to stay on track!
on Mar 2nd, 2010 at 12:47 pm
Great post! I travel a lot as well and have learned that ginger is amazing to beat that bloated feeling we often feel after travelling a long distance. You know how your water bottle or lotion bottle swells with excess air on flights? Well, so do our intestines which is why we feel kind of bloated after a long flight. Drink ginger tea, or suck on some ginger candy…it helps! thanks for the great snack ideas.
on Mar 2nd, 2010 at 12:49 pm
Yay Julie! You have awesome ideas!
on Mar 2nd, 2010 at 12:52 pm
loved the guest post & that pic of murphy is adorable! it reminds me of our dog… she’s a nuzzler & we’re such suckers for her lil’ cute faces. she’ll do anything for a treat, too!
on Mar 2nd, 2010 at 12:53 pm
Eating well when traveling is hard. I travel between New Zealand and LA about twice a year and even with a direct flight, it takes a toll on your body. Thanks for the great advice.
on Mar 2nd, 2010 at 12:53 pm
Those are really great tips! And I will for SURE be trying out the chickpeas
Love that picture of Murphy! My dog has a similar expression when you rub her belly.
on Mar 2nd, 2010 at 12:53 pm
I have to try the roasted chickpeas….those look SO good! Thanks Julie
on Mar 2nd, 2010 at 12:55 pm
I have been thinking about roasting chickpeas for some time now, and this post may have just given me that motivation I needed to finally do it. thanks!
on Mar 2nd, 2010 at 12:56 pm
I haven’t tried roasted chickpeas either! I need to put that on my list of things to try
Great guest post Julie!
on Mar 2nd, 2010 at 1:00 pm
those chickpeas sound awesome!
on Mar 2nd, 2010 at 1:01 pm
Glad you got Mr. Ecto figured out (at least I hope you did). It bumped me back a little too….no worries…the blogworld is patient.
on Mar 2nd, 2010 at 1:01 pm
LOL @ “scratch my butt”!
I LOVE roasted chickpeas! They are an awesome snack…very addictive, too
on Mar 2nd, 2010 at 1:03 pm
I love roasted chickpeas, great idea for a snack!
on Mar 2nd, 2010 at 1:04 pm
It’s been far too long since I’ve Fage and I have gone on a date ; ) mmm!
Enjoyed the guest post, Julie. I’m going to get right on those chickpeas!
on Mar 2nd, 2010 at 1:08 pm
Love the fetching tags! My dog would fit the tag “squirrel patrol” perfectly. But why are they so expensive??
And thanks for the guest post…I’m off to roast some chickpeas! Thanks!
on Mar 2nd, 2010 at 1:09 pm
Very great ideas about traveling. I am the same way, always prepared! On my last plane ride I enjoyed some cheerios and dried fruit, both travel well!
on Mar 2nd, 2010 at 1:10 pm
I’ve got to try some chickpeas! I usually pack a sammy but my sandwiches sometimes smell strange.. I’ve learned to stick with more basics for flights
on Mar 2nd, 2010 at 1:11 pm
Love the roasted chickpea idea. Do you use canned chickpeas?
on Mar 2nd, 2010 at 1:18 pm
I definitely need to try that chickpea recipe! So easy and a CHEAP snack idea!
on Mar 2nd, 2010 at 1:19 pm
Great guest post…I am always on the look out for foods to take on the plane. My problem is that I am often on much longer flights, internationally, etc. and lots of foods can’t stay fresh that long. Plus, I can’t eat bread…just wonder if you have any suggestions Julie?
on Mar 2nd, 2010 at 1:22 pm
I love the idea of roasting chickpeas. I try to always take snacks with me when I travel because airport food usually stinks! I also hate geting super hungry cause I get very cranky! Haha
on Mar 2nd, 2010 at 1:36 pm
I am always packing a huge stash of snacks when we go places. My husband calls them my “hobo snacks”. Sometimes I think I pack more snacks than anything else! Great suggestions!
on Mar 2nd, 2010 at 1:40 pm
I’m definitely going to make those roasted chickpeas sometime soon! Thanks for the guest post!
Murphy looks as cute as always
on Mar 2nd, 2010 at 1:41 pm
I always try to have some fresh veggies, like baby carrots, while traveling, but I ALWAYS trave; with some high quality dark chocolate to treat myself with when the plane/train gets delayed, as they inevitably do!!
on Mar 2nd, 2010 at 1:54 pm
great guest post! those look easy enough – and delish!
on Mar 2nd, 2010 at 2:06 pm
Oh my goodness!! Those tags are so cute! I’m going to have to get some.
on Mar 2nd, 2010 at 2:07 pm
Huge fan of the roasted chickpeas- they seriously go on or in anything! And I’m all about that when it comes to trying to not have the same thing over and over!
on Mar 2nd, 2010 at 2:20 pm
Pumpkin + peanut butter? I think I’d eat anything dipped in that!
on Mar 2nd, 2010 at 2:44 pm
I think I saw those dog tags on Pioneer Woman. I believe they also have a line for horses and kitties.
on Mar 2nd, 2010 at 2:58 pm
You do work hard! Awww Murphy looks so cute in that picture!!
I’ve never had roasted chickpeas before but they sound amazing!!
on Mar 2nd, 2010 at 3:05 pm
great guest post! adore roasted chickpeas – they make such a great snack!
on Mar 2nd, 2010 at 3:18 pm
I love to make “homemade” granola bars or granola for snacks! So much better then the purchased stuff. Great snacks, thanks for sharing. =)
on Mar 2nd, 2010 at 3:34 pm
I need to try roasted chickpeas. That sounds like a great (and cheap!) snack. I think I’m going to be traveling for quite a bit over the next month so this post was very timely
on Mar 2nd, 2010 at 3:44 pm
I love that picture of the apple!
on Mar 2nd, 2010 at 3:56 pm
Lucky little dog
Great guest post– roasted chickpeas are such a great on-the-go snack!
on Mar 2nd, 2010 at 4:02 pm
I’d like to try the pomegranate passion fruit!
on Mar 2nd, 2010 at 4:21 pm
I love the guest post! I’m definitely going to have to make some roast chickpeas.
on Mar 2nd, 2010 at 4:27 pm
If that song describes anyone, it is most definitely you
on Mar 2nd, 2010 at 4:30 pm
I’ve never tried roasted chickpeas, great idea!
on Mar 2nd, 2010 at 5:15 pm
@Ruth: Oh it is soooo good. More airy than PB, more creamy than pumpkin!
on Mar 2nd, 2010 at 5:17 pm
Thanks for the opportunity to guest post, Tina!
on Mar 2nd, 2010 at 5:51 pm
Love the tips on traveling with food. I usually try to have a healthy bar with me at all times so I’m not stuck hungry somewhere.
on Mar 2nd, 2010 at 5:53 pm
I love those tags! My dogs would definitely get the squirrel patrol (x2) and the scratch my butt. LOL! Too funny!
Thanks for the traveling tips. The only problem I find is that that only works (for me, at least) for flights anywhere BUT the US. It seems they don’t trust us Canadians to come in to the country with food in our bags. Boo. But I’ll remember that for flights within Canada – or even car trips!
K
on Mar 2nd, 2010 at 6:07 pm
I love roasted chik peas. I could eat them at every meal.
I want one of those dog tags for myself!! Specifically, the one that says “Scratch My Butt.”
on Mar 2nd, 2010 at 6:08 pm
A huge thumbs up for roasted chickpeas! And Murphy is too cute!!!
on Mar 2nd, 2010 at 6:15 pm
Love the guest post!
on Mar 2nd, 2010 at 6:25 pm
Julie, this post rocks! Great tips and yummy recipes!
on Mar 2nd, 2010 at 6:32 pm
I tried roasting chickpeas and it didn’t go so well. Maybe I will have to try it again.
on Mar 2nd, 2010 at 6:36 pm
that “scratch my butt” tag is adorable, i went to check it out…. but $40 is a lil steep!
on Mar 2nd, 2010 at 6:58 pm
Great post! Literally whipping up some roasted chick peas right now.
p.s. have you seen the new pug keychain at Coach?
on Mar 2nd, 2010 at 8:00 pm
Great guest blogger! I am excited to try roasting some chickpeas!
And Murphy is just too cute. I love it.
on Mar 2nd, 2010 at 9:04 pm
Murphy is too cute!
I would like to try the pom passion fruit!
on Mar 2nd, 2010 at 10:11 pm
I live on chick peas…toasting them with spices, Genius! Thanks!
K
on Mar 2nd, 2010 at 10:33 pm
I see that you eat a LOT of arugala. I find it too spicey and bitter but hear it is really good for you. Any tips for someone who wants to give it a second try?
on Mar 2nd, 2010 at 11:23 pm
Love that guest post! I am definitely going to try that nut butter/pumpkin puree idea since I’m on the road a lot and need something easy that is nutritious and protein packed. Thanks for bringing in great guest bloggers whose pages I’ve never read!
on Mar 3rd, 2010 at 7:40 am
I really appreciate this guest post, as I travel several times a year for work. I usually have the fruit covered, but veggies are always a problem. I also love the roasted chickpeas idea. Thanks, Julie and Thanks, Tina!
on Mar 3rd, 2010 at 7:55 am
I think the pomegranite passion fruit sounds awesome, love anything pomegranite!!