Today has been all sorts of wonderful. It started bright and early with the same biceps/triceps superset workout from last week. I’ll be continuing this routine for six weeks before changing it up. So far, I’m loving it! After my workout, I spent the morning at the clinic calling patients and taking care of administrative-related stuff. Before I knew it, lunch time had rolled around!
Lunch at Garden Grille
As fate would have it, Jenny had to make the lengthy trip from Connecticut to Logan Airport today, where she dropped off her friend. She suggested meeting up for lunch when I got out of work and I was obviously down for that! When I told Matty of our plans, he felt a bit left out and wanted in. I think he just wanted an excuse to eat at Garden Grille. 
We ordered unpictured sweet potato wedges as our appetizer, and both Jenny and I ordered the same entree: the edamame-white bean burger, which came with kim-chi slaw and a side of homemade vegan chipotle mayo.
It was amazing and so comforting. I ordered my burger sans bun – I love to savor the unique, delicious flavors of Garden Grille’s dishes and the bread overshadows them for me! I was perfectly satisfied.
For his entree, Matty ordered the local pizza special: mozzarella, plum tomatoes, purple peppers (yep!), and onion. He approved!
After our meal, we walked next door to Wildflour. Jenny and I got our respective iced coffees with vegan creamer and stevia.
We’re so silly.
The three of us had a blast and bid adieu a short while later, as Jenny had to make the trek back to Connecticut and Matty had to go to work.
Snack Factory Pretzel Crisp Extravaganza!
Last week, the most cooincidental thing happened while Matty and I were relaxing in his room, watching Titanic (minor but necessary detail). He was munching on Snack Factory Pretzel Crisps and I was munching on hummus and crudite when I received a tweet from the kind folks at Snack Factory, asking me if I liked to munch on their goodies.
I know, right?! I immediately tweeted them back with a photo of Matty’s bag of original Pretzel Crisps he was munching on. They were psyched to see my response and vowed to send me a package of goodies. Just a few days later, I was greeted by a gigantic eco-friendly bag of delicious snacks.
I was positively blown away by Snack Factory’s generosity. Check out the loot!
I received seven bags of Pretzel Crisps, two koozies, and two t-shirts! The minute I opened the package, I called my dad into the room. He’s the one that introduced me to the wonders of everything-flavored Pretzel Crisps, and he snacks on them all the time! My dad also gets really excited by free t-shirts. So, not only did he rub off his adoration for Pretzels Crisps onto me but also his adoration for free t-shirts.
Exhibit A:
I love when my dad laughs!
These tees are super comfy! “Rethink.” is shown on the front of the tee (“Rethink your pretzel” is the company’s slogan) and “Pretzel Crisps” is written of the bottom of the right-hand sleeve.
When I showed the loot to Matty, he commented on the witty phrase on the koozies, which is a popular one coined by the classic sitcom, Seinfeld. Click here for details.
I really do enjoy Pretzel Crisps. They’re one of my favorite snacks to bring to parties because they’re always a crowd-pleaser. I especially love to pair them with roasted garlic hummus when my occasional salty tooth strikes. I can also attest to their pairing well with my curry guacamole! Thanks again to Snack Factory for being so generous; my loved ones and I will be enjoying them!
Stay lovely,
Heather
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Way cool Heather! I love to eat pretzel crsips with hummus too, my fav is red pepper hummus
Mmm mmm mmm. Delish!
Garden Grille is my favorite restaurant! I wish more people were open to trying it because it’s so much more than typical vegetarian food. They always come up with the most amazing specials. One thing I have yet to do is to try one of their unique cocktails or the vegan milkshakes at WildFlour. Ugh it’s been too long since I’ve been and it’s so close!
I couldn’t agree more, Jordan! Garden Grille is incredible. They do have quite a loyal following too! Hopefully, you can get down there soon!
It’s more a matter of persuading someone to go with me haha. I drive past it at least 4 times a week. Speaking of the area, have you been to India?
Whoever goes with you will LOVE, LOVE, LOVE it. Just tell them to order the chipotle seitan and their lives will be changed forever. I’ve never been to India. Matty and I feel we would be betraying our beloved Rasoi.
I love Rasoi but India is a totally different style of Indian cuisine. You need to go on a nice day and ask to be seated outside in the back. Go on a Tuesday, it’s half price. And order the mixd grill vegetable platter because it is the greatest thing ever.
Well, now I’m excited. And I can promise you that Matty is too.
Thanks for urging me to try it, Jordan!
That is so awesome of Pretzel Crisps! Your dad is so cute
That burger looks amazing too! I always look forward to seeing your meals out! I know they’ll be fabulous!
Aww, thanks Danielle! He is a gem indeed.
Pretzel Crisps are such a fun snack
You lucky girl! That pizza looks super metlt-y. What ingredients does the burger have? Do you think you can re-create it from home?
I totally agree – they’re so fun and much lighter than other salty snacks! I can try to re-create the burger…it will be a work-in-progress for a long time, though! Haha!
That pizza looks like a winner
I do enjoy pretzel crisps
But I enjoy you more 
muahahahaha! So happy your loving your workouts WOOOO
Meeeeeg, are you hitting on me?!
I’m in love with pretzel crisps! So jealous of your goodies.
Your lunch from Garden Grille looks unbelievable! Plus, you got to enjoy it in the best of company. It doesn’t get much better than that. (:
Amen, sistah!
Iʻve never had pretzel crisps before, but they’ve definitely caught my eye. But your white bean burger? YUM!!
You should totally give ‘em a try. They’re affordable and deeeelicious!
Hey Heather, I know you like Life’s Basics Plant Protein in chocolate flavor, right? Have you ever tried just mixing the powder with water, and if so, did you like it that way? I’m looking to invest in a protein powder but I would love something that would let me get protein quick and easy, without many other ingredients
Also, have you tried this particular protein powder in any way besides your chocolate protein oats? Please let me know! Thanks!
Hi Stephanie! Great question. I love to mix the protein with water for a quick, easily-digestible nighttime snack. I often through some chia or hemp seeds in there too for extra fiber and healthy fats.
I love mixing it with almond milk and nut butter too.
That is too cool!
I actually am not a pretzel fan…never have been. I prefer my sweets more:)
Your lunch looks outstanding!! Yummm.
I’m so happy you are loving your new workout routine! Makes me happy to hear!
I love Pretzel Crisps! Super jealous of your snackage, BB. Your dad is precious with his free shirt. So fun to see him get so happy over the little things, right? Those Koozies are awesome too, I like the saying on them. Very clever! And as a salt addict myself, I would love to slide that Koozie onto my water bottle (OK that sounded dirty, I didn’t mean that). How could I comment without saying that I’m so jealous of your GG eats! Matty’s pizza looks fabulous. I’d have wanted to order that but then would have wanted to order a delish vegan unique dish. I would’ve had menu anxiety all over the place! Decisions decisions!
Soo jealous of your Snack Factory hookup!
As good as those sound, I’m really intrigued by the kim chi slaw from Garden Grille! I’m already thinking about how to make my own… how was it?