Last night I grabbed my other redheaded friend besides Lindsey Lohan, Monica and we headed out for a night out on the town and to blow some big time money…. at Whole Foods.
We didn’t roll up in a Prius but surprisingly they still took our money. Good thing I brought reusable grocery sacks just to fit in.
Their hot bar alone should be partially responsible for the financial meltdown – this place isn’t cheap. But neither is the smell of health, kale and affluence wafting through the aisles.
Isn’t this a cute picture of SarahOUaL? She looks like a little girl in it. Never mind the other two who were getting down to grub and couldn’t be bothered… Mmmmm, this quinoa, beet and tofu salad sure is dreamy!
I got some overpriced (but tasty) salad bar, some roasted vegetables and really good, rich hummus. all in the finest china.
And one square of tofu – not a fan. Fakt: I’d make a terrible hippie.
Heather mugging for her paparazzi; I had to fight off the other cameras just to get a shot. Good thing I had powered up on cous cous and tabouli.
I took some really precious pictures of Sarah and Monica, but they are just too beautiful for this blog.
Contrary to any joke I make, these are all wonderful girls that I’m grateful to call friends. and buy $12 boxes of salad mixings with like it’s normal.
OUaL, Heather, and Monica. Pam also made it a little later but I forgot to snap a shot of her.
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My blog is a personal fashion and lifestyle blog ALL ABOUT ME. I like to this this is the perfect song to listen to when looking at all my lovely posts. The blog came about when a good friend of mine suggested it might be something I’d be good at. I figured why not?
I mean, I paint all week and tend to live in slightly past-it and probably not entirely fresh sportswear Mon through Fri, but come the weekend I like to think I manage to turn it around!
So the blog documents my looks, Mr K (my dog), my new fashion finds, places I’ve been, Mr K, a recipe here and there and a whole bunch more photos of me and Mr K for good measure.
We live in Glasgow, Scotland so that golden hour that other bloggers talk about when they get the perfect photos really only happens over here in Photoshop. But we’re down with that. I’m working a few different jobs to save up so we can all move somewhere sunnier!
I do love to run and work out almost every day – my mornings wouldn’t be the same without Jillian Michaels screaming out of the laptop at me – but I don’t really cover that – I mean, why bother when SR does it so well, right?
Mr K would like you to send him lots of biscuits, or preferably soup, his all-time favourite although I’m not sure that would travel well. But come on over to the blog and say Howdy and tell him how cute he is at least!
Go on over to Wendi’s blog and send her a nice Christmas gift of sunshine. Thanks Wendy for the email!
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Random question:
Where (geographically) are you spending Christmas?
We are flying out to Houston today so that’s where we will be.
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Ha, ain’t that the truth about whole foods?!
We’re spending Xmas at home, all our family is close by so we don’t have to travel which is kinda nice
We are spending Christmas at our brand spanking new house (November 1st) .. I am excited, first christmas off the grid in minus 40.. Yay, darkness, ice roads and led lights ! Not to mention hot buttered rum!
I’m spending Christmas in New Orleans – where I live – which is terribly unseasonable!
FYI if you are a cheese fan you might want to keep Whole Foods in your shopping circuit. Despite their exorbitant prices on other groceries, their bulk spices, cheese, and pistachio nuts are cheaper than anywhere else. I go there just for tiny baggies of spices and blocks of havarti and Parmesan!
Houston just opened a Torchy’s Tacos! You guys should try it. I am going tomorrow! Can’t wait.
I’m a bit jealous you’ll be in Houston for the holidays. It just so happens to be one of my favorite places in the states. I will be kicking it poolside in Conakry, Guinea (a little known country on the west coast of Africa), trying to convince myself that despite the 90 degree weather and palm trees, it really is Christmas.
I’m going to Minnesota tomorrow!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I feel the exact same way about WF. Except I really don’t have the eco-friendly shopping bags so I’m an outcast there. But so delicious!
Anytime I’m feeling sad about how much money I’ve spent I simply go to Whole Foods and spend some more. Nothing like spending $4.00 on a tomato.
Oh yay! We’ll be in Houston, too! We live 15-min from downtown, but both sides of the family live in Houston. I’m so lame that I geeked out a bit seeing how you’d be in the same town. No, I’m not a stalker, unless you count the blog.
I’ll be in Wisconsin… not sure if it is going to be a white Christmas though, which would be a first in a LONG time!
I don’t blog…just stalk. I’m currently living in Houston, training for the marathon in January. So, if you see some psycho yelling at you running around Memorial it’s probably me! Luke’s Locker is sponsoring some group runs this week – Thursday night is 20% off in the store if you need to do some last minute shopping!
That dog is beautiful! Holy cow!
I’ll be in Connecticut for Christmas (isn’t that a movie, Christmas in Connecticut?). My parents and Mike’s parents live 4 miles from us. No need to travel!
I have actually never stepped foot inside of a Whole Foods. There isn’t one within an hour of where I live. Thanks so much for the heads up on the sales!
We’ll be spending our second Christmas in Belfast, Northern Ireland. I moved from Australia 2 years ago and am still adjusting to a cold Christmas instead a BBQ in the back yard on Christmas day!
Hope I didn’t give your car a flat tire with my heavy load – especially after I added 5 pounds of salad to the mix.
Arizona! Moved here in April and now no more traveling to see family for the holidays!! woot woot!!
I’ll be flying to Vegas to spend Christmas with my fiancé! He flew here (WA) for Thanksgiving and we’re hoping we’ll be able to spend Christmas with our families (east coast) next year.
I wonder how that is, Christmas in Vegas…
My fiance will be in Houston with his family. If you have a chance, you should check out Tutti Frutti for some froyo. I’ll be in WI
Yogurtland is WAY better.
no menchies is yummy!
I like most of the items at the Whole Food salad bar I’ve tried, but I was not a fan of the tofu either.
I will be spending Christmas in Anchorage.
We’ll be spending Christmas here in Austin. My family is in NJ and my bf’s in FL, and after a bout with unemployment we just can’t justify spending $600 each for airfare. At least we’ll be together for the holidays (for the first time in 6 years!)
We actually spend Christmas in Vegas every year, which is a bit of a surreal experience. Particularly since I was JUST in Vegas for the Rock n Roll 1/2 (I was NOT one of those runners in your way, SR, I swear. I stuck to the right!) We usually get away from the family festivities and stay on the strip a couple of nights, and this year, we’re staying at the SR-approved Cosmopolitan. Very excited.
If you roll up to WF in a smart car, I think it’s ok.
Christmas will be in beautiful Hillsboro, Oregon!
At the In-Laws…Star Valley, Wyoming.
Actually after church on Sunday, we went to Whole Foods for the first time. yea. lived in Ny 4ever and never went. Guess we skipped it for MickeyD’s
Anyhow, i heard how it could be pretty darn expensive. While we were driving there, as my mom made a list of things to buy, i could see my dad sweating like a prizefighter in the ninth round while gripping his wallet. But surprisingly, it was very affordable! My mom loved the stuff, my sis the free samples, and my dad loved the prices. I loved the cute cashier dude, haha. I suppose prices depend on where you live? I guess here in VA its not that bad. Definitely going again soon!
I am in the beautiful state of Colorado, Baby. Can’t beat the morning sunrise, the snow that sparkles on those Rocky Mountains and the general feeling that you are living right. Thank you, Lord, for my blessings.
Tofu is not one of them. Yuck. Whole Foods. Yeah, love/hate relationship. They are pricey. I have found we can get most of what we need elsewhere. It’s just too expensive. Though it does make you sigh with it’s general fabulousness.
Looks like a fun night with the girls!!!
Spending Christmas in SD this year
So happy that we do not have to travel…and that it’s going to be 70 degrees!!! Say what???? That’s what I’m talking about!
At my WF, which happens to be the WF of Prius gettin’ real fame, the salad bar is only $5.99 on Wednesdays so I try to go then. Yes, that is a deal worth planning salad bar nights to me since I generally buy (and eat) three pounds of food. Have fun in Texas — I’ll be here in LA!
Yes! Ive finally found the only other Whole Foods hater! That place is so over rater, over priced, and filled with snobby people.
We’ll be here in Ohio for Christmas. But then we’re going down to Marco Island, Florida for New Years … I can’t wait for some warm weather!!
WF is amazing and evil at the same time. Love the food but ouch is it expensive! If only Trader Joe’s would have a hot bar…
that is a really good idea!
Whole Foods is way overpriced–so why do we keep going back?!!! Because some of that food is a NEED. And is legit.
You should write a post about being on the tyra show!
Christmas day in Phoenix, day after…St. George, Utah.
There isn’t a WF near me, thankfully (or not thankfully, now that I read that their cheeses are cheaper…).
Christmas weekend will be busy – Saturday we will be going to my dad’s side of the family, then my father-in-law’s side of the family and then to my father-in-law’s house afterward… three stops.
Sunday is another three stops, first my mother-in-law, then my parents, then my aunt’s house to celebrate with my mom’s side of the family.
We’ll be in good ol Yakima, WA for the holidays. My mother in law and her boyfriend are flying in from Miami to join my husband and I, along with my entire red neck family at my parent’s house. I picture it turning out very Christmas Vacation-y. There’s not enough whiskey in the world for situations like this. Lord help me!
hahahhahahah! and i thought my family was the only “Griswolds” around.
You’re definitely not. My uncle pulled up, with his dog and his trailer and hooked it up to the house. I just pictured Eddie standing in the driveway in his bathrobe.
Wendi – your dog is super adorable!
SR, my thoughts were with you while I enjoyed my fries at Red Robin last night.
Thanks SR for the great shout out! You are confirmed as completely awesome!x
Groesbeck, TX y’all!
We’re spending Christmas in the very exotic locale of … wait for it … Indiana. Blech. After Thanksgiving in Florida, I’m just glad that we aren’t packing up the behb and going anywhere. Safe travels!
Best $12 salad bar ever… at least for the hummus.
Wow, that IS really expensive! I’ve only been in a Whole Foods once, for about 5 minutes. I started looking at prices and promptly left. We’ll be staying in Denver for Christmas.
Venice Beach! very excited to get out of the freezing cold of nyc and into the sunshine of southern california.
1. AHHHHHH How long will you be in H-town??? I’ll be there for new year’s and I’m on the verge of pee-ing in my pants at the notion that we might be within the same 50mile radius of each other.
2. schwaggle.active.com has 50% off Mission skin care crack for the next week!
3. “…this place isn’t cheap. But neither is the smell of health, kale and affluence wafting through the aisles.” This is why I can’t quit you. So funny.
we leave really early december 28, sorry my friend.
Fun meet-up with some of my favs!
Whole Foods is ALWAYS the place I want to go when I am near a big city (and Pullman, WA is NOT one!). I will be traveling home for the holidays to Omaha, NE! Love!
Christmas as usual in North Dakota…but this year – NO SNOW! It’ feels so strange not to have snow yet – not that I’m complaining!
Christmas will be in Glasgow, UK. Well NEAR Glasgow, a little farming town called Torrance
We’re going to Bali (Indonesia) tomorrow, woo hoo!!!!!!!!!!! I can’t wait!
We will be in Michigan (Home Sweet Home) but nothing white and fluffy for it. Seriously, something wrong with that!
I’ll be Vermont, family is 20 minutes away. No snow here yet, and no Whole Foods either.
I will be home, in Omaha NE. Have to work on Saturday and be on call on Sunday. Hopefully I don’t get paged at church!
Home. Which is Kuala Lumpur. Last long run for the year on Xmas eve.
We’re in Michigan, and staying here, because my husband, who is a resident in pediatrics, has to work both Christmas Eve & Christmas Day. I’ll be spending the night at my parents (without him *sadface*) & he’ll be coming over after he gets done with work Christmas day to do dinner there, & when that’s done we’ll go home for *our* Christmas together…
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