Simple, Beautiful, Everyday Bread

It's crunch month time. My future career and life will depend on this 8 hr exam exactly one month away. It's hard to think that my life will depend on a 3 digit score but that's how the field of medicine works. With the courtesy of Dr. Costanzo, I have my study schedule down to the minute second. It also means a whole less blogging time and the need for quick, easy meals. 

 1 of many books I got to know

Trader Joe's X'mas Haul!

It's snowing outside (not really, but I wish it was), my X'mas holiday tunes are blasting 24/7, and all iI want to do is snuggle up under my blankets with two of my favorite Christmas warm fuzzies -  hot sipping chocolate and a slab of peppermint bark.

I'm a self-proclaimed mint chocolate junkie. For the longest time, Mintchipchip was my online persona =P. Anyways, I used to drink hot cocoa straight from those powder packets you can find at any regular supermarket, but it always seem to lack that strong, bittersweet flavor you find in dark chocolate. No matter how many marshmarllows you put in them, it just does not cut it.  So when my friend recommended Trader Joe's Sipping Chocolate, I had to try it.

" a chocolate experience meant to be sipped and savored...a European Delight...one taste and you may feel like you've been whisked away to a sidewalk bistro in Rome or Barcelona".

I personally haven't been to either Rome or Barcelona, but if the men there were as velvety and smooth as this delicious mug of hot chocolate, I'll buy a ticket there any day.

As for the peppermint bark, the quality at Trader Joe's is comparable to the $20 box you can find at Williams Sonoma and it's a deal for only $4.99!

Sprinkle a lil chopped peppermint bark in the hot chocolate and tada! Peppermint cocoa and double your pleasure... and if you're a mint fanatic like me, pour a hint of peppermint liquor and head to bed for some sweet dreams....

 What are some of your favorite Trader Joe's items???

A Wrap a Day keeps the Doctor Away

I love to eat but I also want to stay healthy and sexy. Right, ladies? :P

Tortilla Wraps are a healthy lunch alternative to greasy burgers and sandwiches and they are so easy to make. I made this Crispy Chicken Wrap from some leftover Chicken Parmesan I made the night before. Add some fresh ripe avacadoes, tomato, cheese and ranch dressing for a lil bit of flair, roll it up, and you've got the perfect lunch in less than 10 min!

Side note: I just discovered a Trader Joe's in Richmond and I AM SO EXCITED! Got a pack of spinach tortilla wraps for 2.99, not to mention a whole bunch of other snacks, but that's for another entry!  
Traders Joe <3 <3 <3!

Recipe for Sweet P's Crispy Chicken Wrap:
2 Chicken Parmesan (or any chicken breaded and fried), cut into strips
romaine lettuce, shredded
half a tomato, strips
Monterey and Colby cheese, shredded
half Avacado, strips
Buttermilk Ranch dressing (I used Krafts)
Spinach tortilla (or any corn tortilla will do)

Lay the tortilla down, spread some dressing on, assemble ingredients, rolllll n Enjoy!