HAPPY FRIDAY! Thank sweet baby Jesus, right? I thought I’d never see the day! During insanely busy weeks, I don’t stray from my routine. My days are work > gym > groceries > home > dinner > blog > crash. To add variety to my weekdays, I look to food and music.
This week, I found two things you absolutely must try.
First up, food. SNACK ALERT! Have you ever wanted a chip that isn’t fried, doesn’t consist of a potato and can really count toward your veggie count for the day? I have! Something super accessible and easy when you’re on the go are these little snack packs I found at Target.
Snapz and mah purse.
These Snapz Crisps are originally from the UK, but from some light sleuth work, I think they just started up in the US. I could be completely wrong; this is just what I’ve inferred. Anyway, I was a little skeptical at first. How good can just carrots and paprika really be?
Cutest packaging.
A pre-packaged snack doesn't get any better than this.
While Snapz has bags of dried apples, they also have dried beet crisps. There is an abundance of pre-packaged fruit snacks on the market, but when it comes to vegetable snacks, the pickings are slim. That’s why I was THRILLED when I took a bite of a carrot crisp and found its texture to be that of a kettle-cooked chip. The flavor? Slightly sweet from the carrot, but just enough paprika to make it spicy.
Please disregard my homeless nail. The gel manicure is peeling and it hurts. Let's call it nail art.
If you spy these at Target (or anywhere else), give them a whirl. I am in awe of them. I’m always looking out for the next big snack, and I think this has huge potential. I’d like to see what they could do with cucumber or zucchini and dill, plus a little salt.
OK! Number TWO thing you must try is music related. Download this album and then go for a run (while listening to it, of course):
Ever since I heard Opposite of Adults, I have been waiting for Chiddy Bang to drop an album. It’s here. It’s incredible. It has that FLAVA I love. Some favorites off the album so far: Breakfast, Mind Your Manners, Ray Charles and 4th Quarter. Do it, do it, do it.
With that, I’m out! Have a gorgeous weekend!
Ciao for now,
Kailey
Question: Any killa discoveries you made this week that you’d like to share? Food, music, movies, makeup, anything!
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Must try Snapz. I officially have a mission for the weekend!
I found Kay’s Naturals Apple Cinnamon Protein Cereal at Walgreens yesterday. Low calorie, high protein, and no weird ingredients!
I’ve only seen Kay’s around the blogosphere– haven’t tried it, though!
Wish we had target here
recipe discovery: http://www.sprinklebakes.com/2012/02/whiteout-cocoa.html
and
http://www.howsweeteats.com/2012/02/banana-bread-french-toast/
also ..since I’m a crazy cup lady, my cute find:
http://www.acuppaday.com/?p=644
OK, that cup is ADORABLE! Ahh I want! And those recipes? Incredible! Thanks for sharing, Joss!
I totally want to try the Cadbury buttons!!!
Purse deets please! It’s adorable.
I usually don’t crave salty snacks (I want sugar 24/7!), but I bet my brother, who is extremely picky, would like these. He’ll do anything to avoid a real vegetable!
Thanks for the snack recommendation-I will definitely try these! I just pulled up Chiddy Bang Breakfast on itunes so I can check it out!
Mmm those carrot chips look great!! Wish we could get them in New Zealand!
this album is bombbbb
ever tried terra chips sweets and beets? Yum! best new discovery award definitely goes to Emerald’s dark chocolate cocoa roasted almonds
Yes, I have tried terra chips! They’re still fried, I think. But delicious!
I love making microwave zucchini or radish ‘chips’…. so good! Thanks for the recommendation! These look fun!
I’m heading to Target in a bit and totes gonna look for some Snapz- snaps to you for finding them
I’m going to Target tomorrow. These have been added to the list!
YES! Loving Chiddy Bangs new album so much right now.
Those carrot chips sound great after I’ve had a fail or two of making my own via the dehydrator
I love “RAY CHARLES” and Chiddy
I’ve never heard of Snapz but they look and sound AMAZING. I actually love carrot chips and usually buy them from Whole Foods. But, I’m sure they’re cheaper at Target. And having them in cute, pre-portioned baggies makes it even better! I hope they start carrying them at my Target soon.
And I LOVE this album. Such a fun mix.
Also try these veggie chips http://www.terrachips.com/
They are wonderful and addicting! And they have a full serving of veggies in every bag!
If you need a little something sweet, try a heated soft tortilla with Nutella spread. DELICIOUS!
And I LOVE your bag in the background (:
I recently discovered Chitty Bang too! I love their album!!! Great for running :0)
Thanks for the info on Chiddy Bang! I’m not into straight rap, but I found a few songs that I love- ‘Because,’ sampling Radiohead is amazing!
These aren’t new, but I just tried ‘Just Veggies’ http://www.justtomatoes.com/jtstore/pc/Just-Veggies-3p157.htm, which are just dried vegetables. They’re really good, and they have fruit too! They’re hard to find, but are in stores so you don’t have to get them shipped.
Loving the nutritionals on those Snapz! Hopefully they’re on sale at my Target!
I am going to Target NOW!! Downloaded Chiddybang last week, great for my hour long ride to work … Plus my teens like it, LOL
I need to find those carrot crisps! They look delicious! My snack choices as of late have been a bit lacking…think lots of pistachios
Those carrot chips look yummy! I am going to have to keep my eyes peeled for those in my local grocery store! Thanks
just downloaded chiddy bang. love it – thanks for the reco!
I have a song that you need to listen to ASAP. I listened to it on repeat on my flight yesterday… when I really like a song I need to play it to death. I’m gonna keep an eye out for those carrot chips. Since vegetable chips have been in bulk bins I’ve been loving the carrot chips.. along with the taro chips. So yummy! Also going to get on that playlist. Thanks for sharing girlie.
XO!
p.s here’s the song!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7MaymsFzWKQ
I <3 Target so much. Which Target in Cincy did you go to? I'll have to check it out and find them! And I love your purse!
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