… these are a few of my favorite things… At Sam’s Club!
David and I recently joined Sam’s Club (we are not blessed with a Costco in town) in an effort to buy household essentials in bulk and save some moolah. I have observed that in the 3 months we have been members, that I have not purchased any “staple” goods in bulk. No paper towels, No toilet paper, No shampoo, No vitamins, No frozen lasagna. I have purchased a gargantuan bag of Craisins, which I do consider to be a household necessity, but other than that, David and I spend a portion of our Sunday afternoons, wandering the bewildering aisles aimlessly and buying frivolous things. Things that I have determined I now cannot live without.
True North Almond Pecan Cashew Clusters. O my Word. I am not a huge “nut” person (no pun intended), nor am I big-time “snacker”, but these may be the tastiest and most addictive snacking item I have EVER come across. Under the orange roof, we chomp through 24 oz. of these little treasurers each week. Even Sam will hear David pull the bag out of the pantry and will high-tail it for the kitchen and beg for a morsel of crunchy bliss.
Artisan Fresh Spinach Artichoke Dip. I grabbed this in last-minute beach-trip shopping desperation this past summer. I figured that after a few glasses of wine, no one would notice what it tasted like anyway, nor would they really care, so I took a gamble. It wound up being delicious! The dip comes in a 24 oz container (so it’s perfect for a crowd) and can be found in the refrigerated section. It will knock your socks off. The container suggested simply heating in the microwave before serving, but if you want to dress her up, I would suggest putting her in your own dish, dusting her with some freshly-grated parmesan and asiago and letting her hang out in the oven for a spell. A la Homemade. Sort of. PS- I have tried the dip cold as well, and it’s nearly as delicious.
Two-Bite Brownie Red Velvet Cupcakes. Some of you may be familiar with the “Two Bite Brownies” that you can buy at some grocery stores… Ring a bell? No? Anyway, check out your grocer’s bakery for these because they are pretty darn good.
I don’t discriminate against any sort of sweets. I have an equal-opportunity sweet tooth. If you ask me to name a dessert I don’t like, I just can’t do it. No lie. Really, the only thing that I can even think of would perhaps be Strawberry Rhubarb Pie, but I don’t really know what that tastes like- it just sounds gross. If I tried it, I’d probably like it though. I am a sugar-fiend.
Anyway, I digress. Last weekend, in searching for a tasty treat to serve as dessert at Book Club, I stumbled across these guys.
They are not your typical pre-packaged, stale, processed-tasting, too-sweet cupcakes that you would normally find in a grocery store. These two-bite cupcakes are o-so-soft and o-so-yummy! And the best part, one cupcake only has 100 calories and is completely satisfying. Even I, the fructose glutton, can enjoy just one and be done. How’s that for a decadent dessert that won’t add dimples to your thighs?? Once again, arrange these all nice and pretty on your own platter, toss the plastic container, and just bypass all questions referring to if you made them.
Happy Friday!
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