shopping list for my mom
June 7, 2010 Whenever I travel home, I always get the same question from my mom. “What food do you want me to have at the house for you?” This has been going on since I was 18 and living in Columbus, OH. I cannot believe that has almost been NINE years. Insane! Anyway, I thought it would be fun to give my mom and visual shopping list. Of course, all of these things are not necessary but a few would be nice :)
I took these photos quickly at about 8pm tonight…they are not my best, but you get the idea! hehee Some are also from older posts.
Shall we start with breakfast?
You all know about my obsession with Scottish Oats! I might just bring this bag in my suitcase…it’s a must have! Some of you have been asking for me to explain the difference between all of the oat types and what my top 5 favorite bowls are. Watch out for that post while I’m home!
Either iced or hot, I have 1 cup of coffee almost every day.
Frozen fruit, like strawberries, blueberries, bananas, and cherries are always great to have on hand. You know I love my smoothies!!
I don’t typically eat bagels for breakfast, but sometimes if I’m not in the mood for oats I’m in the mood for a cleverly topped bagel. If I’m not eating fresh bagels, I prefer this type.
Bagel ideas:
For lunch?
I eat a decent amount of eggs during lunch. Love my farm freshies!!
If I’m eating something in a wrap I like 365 brand 100% organic whole wheat or the Food For Life sprouted tortillas.
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I eat a lot of veggies for lunch, like:
- kale
- cucumbers
- tomatoes
- carrots
- peppers
I have been craving a lot of fruit at lunch too, like:
- cantaloupe
- strawberries
- blueberries
- watermelon
- kiwi
Bananas are a must!
Sometimes I eat a large serving of yogurt with various toppings.
Or 2-4% cottage cheese. This is my FAVorite brand!! I have tried a lot of cottage cheese and I like this texture the best.
I don’t do too much chip or cracker snacking but if I do I really like the Back To Nature crackers. I like all of their crackers.
Of course, Dr. Kracker are pretty delicious as well!!
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A few avocados would be just lovely!!
Dinner?
I eat a salad with almost every dinner. Organic lettuce is a must. I like romaine and baby mixed greens the most. I’m kind of sick of spinach, unless it’s in a green smoothie :)
Veggies of course!
- portabellas
- zucchini
- kale
- broccoli
- asparagus
- carrots
Protein options:
Tempeh is a favorite. Especially in this broccoli tempeh curry dish!
I also cook with beans a LOT.
Millet is my new favorite grain. I prefer it over quinoa. I think it fills me up more and I like the sticky texture more!
If I don’t feel like cooking, these are my Sunshine Burgers are my FAVorite veggie burger. I like all of the varieties I’ve tried.
For lunch or dinner, sweet taters are delicious!!
Baked or microwaved:
Or, low + slow style…my FAV!
Snacks, drinks, etc.
I’ll probably bring some bars, but these are my favorite LB’s
I’m bringing a bag of the Love Grown foods Granola to Cleveland with me :)
My favorite Kombucha brand + flavor. A few of these would be great, especially because I’m feeling sluggish lately with sinus problems.
Essential for workouts!! I mix half coconut water and half tap water. Amazing natural boost during workouts!
Gotta’ have a jar of tomato paste!!!
My favorite peanut butter.
If we do any baking, this will be helpful.
I love having plain almonds around.
Dessert?
I don’t eat a ton of sweets, especially at night. If I have a snack I usually crave a bowl of cereal, yogurt, banana “soft serve,” fruit, stove popped popcorn, carrots or crackers.
But you know…I could always whip up a batch of chocolate avocado pudding. I have no problem devouring a bowl of that!!!
Mom, did this help? :) THANKS in advance!! I will pay you + dad back by making delicious creations!!
I have a fun recipe to share tue or wed…watch out for it!!
Oh and check out this mornings breakfast! I was HOT and wanted something crunchy + cold! Cereal time!
- Love Grown Foods granola
- Nature’s Path Whole O’s
- Nature’s Path Oaty Bites
- Mama Pea’s cherry almond granola
…with my FAVorite hemp milk!
The BEST hemp milk, out of 3 or 4 I’ve tried.
Off to bed!! I haven’t had a good workout since last week. I did go for a long walk Saturday but I’m hoping to get back to the pool tomorrow. However, if I’m still dizzy I’ll hold off another day. We’ll see! Also, my quad is starting to feel a lot better! :)
Night!
Ashley
p.s. I thought you’d want to see this Ahhhdorable photo of Jake at a wedding. This made me SMILE!!
Family + Friends, banana, brown rice syrup, eggs, millet, oats, sweet potatoes, yogurt in nut butters
Reader Comments (47)
awesome list!! (I still love that photo of all the bananas + larabars!!)
I have never made millet, but now I want to... is it easy to make? similar to quinoa or rice?
Pacific is my fave Hemp also. Yum.
Millet is like $.99/lb for organic compared to at least $3/lb for quinoa!! That is another reason I love it. You can find different ways to cook with it online of course but basic instruction is very similar to quinoa:
For 1c of dry millet:
Rinse thouroughly.
Heat a pan with about 1T olive oil over medium.
Brown millet in pan for 2-3min.
Pour in 3c of liquid..I usually use a mix of veggie broth + water.
Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to simmer. Do not stir.
Leave uncovered and let cook about 20min.
When water is all evaporated/absorbed, fluff with a fork and serve.
Very nutty flavor with a great sticky texture with a little crunch! I like using it for stuffed peppers..or just plain with butter, s+p!
Your mama better get shoppin'! ; )
I'm looking forward to your oats/oatmeal post. I also would really like to try coconut water; I think it'd be great for spin class.
Enjoy your time at homeee!
Great list - so healthy! I've had millet a handful of times and really didn't like it :s but now I want to try it again, since I read this! Have you ever had amaranth?
Gahhhhh LOVE Jake! What a cutie. :)
What a great list! Your staple items are very similar to mine. Isn't it funny how if you would have been asked this same question a few years ago, the list would have been dramatically different. It's so interesting to see how our taste in food changes over the years! :)
Take care Ashley!!
I want all of your food staples. Now. I'll have to try millet sometime in the near future. I like quinoa, so I imagine millet should be up my alley. Heck, I don't think I've encountered a grain I haven't liked!
My mom asks me the SAME thing!!
I love all your staples. I ALWAYS ask for Chobani && Synergy Kombucha, 'cuz we can't get them here in Canada!
I really need to get on the millet train... everyone is raving about it!!
And ohmigosh. Jake is SUCH a cutie! I love his little outfit :D
xo
K
I want to try millet now!
I should do the same thing for my mom when I go to visit. She stresses out about what to feed me.
I hope you are feeling better! LOVED chatting last night! <3 And yes, I went to Body Pump. :)
i love millet too!! It doesn't have a funky flavor either...it's yummay...my mom is the same way (well i live at home...but ya get it)...and jake is to darn cute!!!
I love this list! Very similar to many of my staple foods. But what I really love is that my mom always asks me the same things...since I was 18 and away at school as well :) I'm excited to experiment with millet- quinoa has been my go-to lately.
Whenever I go home my mom always asks for a shopping list too! Next time I'll have to follow in your footsteps and give her a visual one. Cute post! :)
Have you tried amaranth? That's another good option.
You're too cute. This list looks delish. The next time my mom or mother-in-law asks me what I'd like, I may just send them this link. Hahaha. :)
i love all this pictures and i'm so jealous that she gets you all that stuff!! :)
Great list lady. I wish my mother was as internet savvy...she doesn't go online at all!
Love millet too...so quick and easy to make (and delicious of course!).
I live on the east side of Cleveland...holla!... so if you know of any hidden health secrets or places I should check out, please let me know. I drove 50 minutes to University Heights yesterday so I could grab some essentials from Whole Foods...I wish I didn't live in the middle of nowhere. I have absolutely no self-control in that place.
That is the best shopping list I have ever seen!
This post made me very hungry! I must head down to the hotels breakfast now. My stomach keeps telling me she is hungry ;)
your mom has quite hte list! the funny thing is, when I used to come home from college my mom would ALWAYS say the same thing!!!! "what do you want in the house" aftera while, she just knew what to get, but I would always discover something new during my time away that i would request! i cant wait to see what you whip up with the groceries!!
We have almost identical diets.. Ok, not really. But there are a lot of similarities. And I'm also sick of spinach except in smoothies.
My mom has also learned not to ask me what I want when I'm home. That way, I go buy all of the expensive "weird" stuff myself ;)
hi. it's me. the girl who posts novel length comments.
don't pretend you are not excited to see me -
a) my mom always asks me the same question! some things she just KNOWS - but she always asks what things she may need to get for my visit.
b) she also asks if there are any "my mom's meals" i want her to make. I am weird (yeah, like this shocks you) and I always ask her to make things that aren't EXTRAORDINARY, but I can never make JUST like she does - like chili. even in the summer. and I always ask her to grill out. even at christmas. (not too far of a stretch now that they live in Dallas, however.)
c) these scottish oats. i understand you love them. and i am excited for your comparisons and top five post coming up. but i just have to remind you - i also packed "vacation oatmeal" in my carry on for my trip to madison. yes, labeled, VACATION OATMEAL. next to my bag labeled snacks ;)
d) also brought some back to nature crackers with me in my snack bag. i had the Sesame Tarragon Crackers. v. tastey. highly suggested.
e)ive still never had tempeh. i like tofu, when i bake it. or order it from a variety of dining establishments. is this something i should look into. advice?
f)also, can we talk hemp milk. I am a mostly almond-milk girl. talk to me about why you like hemp milk and so and so forth.
g) im so needy.
h)its now time for lunch. ok. no. usually i eat lunch at 1. its not 12. but i can not wait any longer after reading your blog. its ridiculous.
Delicious!!! And Back to Nature crackers really ARE the best!!!
Awesome post! I love seeing your faves! :)
Cool post! My mom did the exact same thing when I was in school whenever I would come home for breaks..except normally she would forget to actually have them on hand lol. OH MY GOSH--JAKE is so freakin cute, little tiny suits on babies are adorable
LOL - my mom (also in Cleveland)used to ask me that. Now, she just has me go to the store and shop for all of us when I'm at home. I always get the "we can't get that here in Cleveland" then I come home and find it at the local grocery store.
Yah, we usually end up shopping together but she still always asks :) I definitely always hit up Trader Joes since we don't have that in Colorado!
I know what you mean about "mom's meals." I don't know if I really have any though...my m+d were good cooks but not sure there is anything I crave. Probably used to ask for something with meat on the grill, or pot roast, or this amazing cheesey goulash recipe...but not eating meat right now! Love the sesame tarragon! Tempeh is TOTally different tasting + texture than tofu. I've actually only had tofu a handful of times. I think it tastes like rice that has been compressed together. The huz and I like it a lot. 101 cookbooks has an awesome recipe for orange glazed tempeh. Easy and definitely a good one for firs ttimers! Hemp milk is SO creamy delicious!
Yah...I don't like raw or cooked spinach much at all anymore!
haha, definitely don't need all of it!! Mom's are so cute =)
Holla!!! I just found a RAW restaurant!! I'll give all the details when I go!
ahahaa, seriously..we are 1 in the same!
I think I've had it once or twice...I don't think I've ever cooked w/it though. Will have to try it!
Thanks ;)
Hahaha, yupp! Mom's are so funny! Glad you made it to body pump!
I know...too cute!
Me either!
Yes, mine would have been pretty different!
I don't like the coco water alone..only mixed. It has a bit of a weird slippery texture..the 1/2 water also makes it last longer b/c it's quite pricey!
What about all the nut butters?! That's what would be on my list if my Mom asked for one :)
That is one nice thing about living at home... Mom and Dad get to pay for your food habit :)
I do miss that...
Love this list! I can't wait to see your oat tutorial, because I'm not sure I've ever had Scottish Oats (unless they are the same as steel cut...).
Happy Tuesday!
WOW those are all my foodie favorites!!
Ah great :] Thank you so much. I go to John Carroll University so I try to go to Tommy's restaurant as frequently as possible. You've been there before, right? If not, Tommy's is THA BOMB DIGGITY! Best. Milkshakes. Ever.
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