It was a good Tuesday.
An entire section of clearance wine at Food Lion? The typical wine connoisseur would probably say, “What’s wrong with it?”
I say “suh-weeeet” and grab 5.
And “Who wants to come over for wine night?”
Upon meeting homegirl Jamie at the gym for our usual workout date, she told me she had a present for me.
When she told me it wasn’t glitter stunna shades or a brand new pair of Asics, I picked myself up off the floor to realize she had a pretty awesome gift from Trader Joe’s with my name on it.
Sugar chocolate coffee bean Trader Joe’s grinder. I’ve been wanting to try this sucka.
Has anybody tried this granulated gold on anything I’ve gotta try?
[BTW, a word to the wise - screw the lid on tight before using this stuff.. Jamie had a small travesty in her kitchen when she tried to put this on cereal.]
And know what else was pretty great? With Meg’s coaching via my 193981 texts messages of questions, I (quite literally) took a stab at roasting a spaghetti squash.
Don’t forget to stab it a few times with a fork (or a sharp knife). Apparently, bad things happen if you forget this step.
I threw the squash in a baking dish and roasted it on 375 degrees for an hour. Then, I cut it in half as I prepped a sauce of Prego Veggie Heart Smart, asparagus, garlic, baby bell mushrooms, and Mrs. Dash onion & herb blend.
Looks like I need a bigger bowl for all this s’ketti goodness.
…now we’re talkin’.
Trust me on this. It’s all kindsa wonderful.
And just like that, I’ve got a new favorite dinner.
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I love spaghetti squash…but I have never stabbed mine first and it worked out okay. no explosions! I will definitely do that next time though, just in case.
Love the glitter placemats, haha.
If you have a wine party, I’m coming.
Lindsey @ Happy or Hungry recently posted..Cilantro, the Recipe Killa
you betta believe I’ve got glitter placemats.
love love love spaghetti squash
umm and so agree with lindsey on that wine party!
cait recently posted..Falling for Fall Outfits
Yummy!! I’m going to have to try this!
That looks really good! I’ve only tried making spaghetti squash a time or two and haven’t quite mastered it. This makes me want to give it another go!
Kelly @ Not So Rocky Road recently posted..What’s your food theme song?
I can’t imagine the excitement upon seeing a wine sale. I know mine would be insaaaaane
Love spaghetti squash!
Liz @ Something To Chew On recently posted..What I’m Lovin’ Wednesday
I’ve always wanted to try spaghetti squash, but I have to say I’m afraid I won’t like it. I know it sure looks like spaghetti, but what does it taste like before dressed in sauce?
Emmarie @ Bananas and Beer recently posted..Asparagus Parmesan Soup
I was honestly surprised by how good it tasted alone (although I probably wouldn’t eat a whole naked bowl of it).
Ummm I hate commenting on my phone but I just wanted to tell you I loooooove you! Now come visit. stat
tell paul I’m not an axe murderer and COME HERE!
I heart spaghetti squash
mmmm. I think I will pick some up at Trader Joe’s this afternoon delish 
Dorsa @ Mixed Tape recently posted..Doctor says…
Yup…spag squash is totally amazing. My biggest indulgence with it is by adding butter and parmesan….
Also…count me in for wine. Anytime!
I have not experienced the grinder, and I’m slightly afraid I’d become an addict if I purchased one…but it looks amazing!
Lisa recently posted..Work it like your grandma
While I do love spaghetti squash, I never understand those that say it tastes exactly like pasta! No, no it doesn’t pasta tastes like pasta and this is not it (even tho I do love it!). I am sooo in for a pseudo wine date – you crack open a bottle there, I’ll crack open one here and no one can bash us for drinking alone..bc really we aren’t.
Allie @ PickyEatingRD recently posted..A Tan and Green Kind of Day
I like your plans. a lot.
Hahaha, thanks for the shout-out. The thing is I DID stab my spaghetti squash.. but I should have apparently stabbed it multiple times. Spaghetti squash is definitely my favorite veggie/pasta substitute. If they weren’t so dang expensive I’d eat them every day! Luckily, my friends’ parents have been growing them in their huge garden and they are sending me like 8 next month!
Danielle (Shrinking and Studying) recently posted..Routine Queen
maaan, I’m jealous. hook a sista up!
i <3 sketti squash. <3 it's great with pesto sauce, too!
Sami recently posted..AtLarge Nutrition
THAT’S MY NEXT PLAN! ..with the other half. tonight maybe (definitely).
I keep meaning to try spaghetti squash! Your meal looks really yummy!
Tracy @ Tracy’s Treats recently posted..Back to Normal
Okay I may be naive, but I’ve never even HEARD of spaghetti squash. I’m going to try that ASAP! I’ve been trying to eat more veggies lately
sara @ the foodie diaries recently posted..Happiness is the Key
duuuude… do it. and it doesn’t even taste like a veg.
LOVE spaghetti squash! Now I want some for dinner TONIGHT. I think I might need to make that happen
Holly recently posted..Factual Facts.
SO GLAD YOU HAD SUCH AN AMAZING DAY GORGEOUS GIRL!! I am now craving spaghetti like crazy at 10 a.m. Thanks a lot;)
janae @hungryrunnergirl.com recently posted..Pictures Explained
I have spaghetti squash on the menu this week…mmm, I just got excited! Also, yes, I’d like to come over for wine tonight.
Katie recently posted..Pizza Bread
you’re only invited if you bring baby A so I can stare at her all night long.
I’ve only tried spaghetti squash once but I dig the idea of eating a giant overflowing bowl of “spaghetti.”
Lauren recently posted..WIAW: Girls Day
a grinder for you, a grinder for dannys mom, and i dump my own all over the place. HAHAHAHHAHAHA. see you today! i might ACTUALLY do some cardio…my arms are so sore from yesterday! BUDDY CURLS!
Jamie@cupcakedynamite recently posted..street freebies
BUDDY CURLS MAKE ME HURT SO BAD THE NEXT DAY.
thats good stuff, but question…..how messy did you get scooping the squash? haha, I get it EVERYWHERE!
lindsay recently posted..Changing Lanes
I was a big messy baby.
How have I not made spaghetti squash yet? Who am I?
Jessica @ Stylish Stealthy and Healthy recently posted..My First Dutch Oven
seriously… who are you?
..I’m kidding. considering I just made it for the first time, too.
I’ll come over for wine, any night. I’m thinking that TJ’s stuff would be awesome on ice cream…I’ll need to get my hands on some!
Alexa @ Simple Eats recently posted..Top Ten Travel List
I’ve only had spaghetti squash once, and I actually really liked it! I need to try doing this for myself…it doesn’t look too hard haha
Lindsay@ In Sweetness and In Health recently posted..Not Meant for Speed and A Pasta Recipe
Ooo! Pick Me! Pick Me! Wine nights = Fun
Tiff @ love sweat and beers recently posted..WIAT&W
LOVE finding wine on clearance .. especially when they have Alice White Chardonnay on clearance, as they did in your picture! If you haven’t tried it yet, and like white, light wines IT’S A MUST TRY. it’s my favorite & even when not on clearance, it’s pretty cheap, less than 10 bucks for a bottle. I did a review about it on my blog, it made my “favorite things” list.
Emily @ Living & Learning recently posted..Circus
yes! it’s one of my faves, too
I looooove spaghetti squash!!! Next time, mix your marinara with some greek yogurt and then put it on the squash– it is heavenly
Nicole @sugarcoatedsisters recently posted..Pray for Mason
literally eating a creamy greek yogurt/laughing cow light concoction as I read this. IT’S SO GOOD.
I need to come over to your place for wine. I can have a bottle all to myself!!
Spaghetti squash is bomb. My problem is that it is so much I dont get to eat all of it and feel guilty for wasting it.
Tiffany recently posted..Come on over!
sketti squash is AMAZING. okay and this is going to be weird but don’t let it be. take some sketti squash and sprinkle cinnamon and your new amazing grinder (that is life changing btw) and eat that together. weird i know but it’s SO good. trust me.
julie recently posted..what’s up with me, what’s up with you?!
aaaand you just became my new favorite person. I’ll let you know how that goes stat.
YUM!
hahah i love the pic of you eating it. my fav.
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I honestly have a spaghetti squash in my kitchen that I’ve been too scared to use! Everytime I walk past it I’m like “I’m waiting for a good recipe- I did not shell out ££ just to ruin you!”
You make it look SO easy- I’m def giving this a go this weekend!
p.s. Talking to a squash isn’t weird, right? Right?
Marijke recently posted..Bank Holiday Weekend recap
spagehtti squash is sooo yummy! i hate trying to cut it open though! it’s realllly hard.
alyssa – fashion fitness foodie recently posted..Craving Fall
cutting it after you roast it is LOTS easier.
Oh, spaghetti squash!! Why have I forgotten and neglected you? Thanks for the reminder- I need some in my belly. My favorite way to eat it is spaghetti style, too!
Brittany (A Healthy Slice of Life) recently posted..Operation Baby Eviction
WAHAHA. True life. I forgot to stab my potato once in the microwave and it exploded. I feel like I always have some sort of craycray story. I haven’t tried that for TJ’s but when I come home I’m going straight there.
Hollie @lolzthatswim(andrun) recently posted..Broski Noms, Runnin’ and Skewl.
Hahahaha I LOVE you. Spaghetti squash is a gift from the Heavens.
Meg recently posted..Reader Request: Clearing Things Up
How do you like your new grinder? I have one but to be honest, I always forget to use it! But I should try and bring it back! And thanks for making the spaghetti squash process look so easy! I’ve been wanting to make it but it sounded so hard, but I think that even I can do this!! YUM!
Emily @ Glitz Glam Granola recently posted..Girls Night is Good for Your Health
oh, it’s super easy.. definitely try it. and I STILL haven’t used my grinder yet.. I have nothing to put it on at home!
I love that picture of you and your spaghetti squash… stuffing your face. LOVE IT! lol
Spaghet’ Squash is my faaaaaaaaaaaaaaaavorite. Your sauce looks stellar!
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