Does anyone else out there watch TrueBlood?? You may have caught on to this by now – but since Mike and I don’t have cable – we are always looking into finding new television shows that we can watch through Netflix. We’ve had some real hits in the past (Weeds, Dexter, Rescue Me, Breaking Bad, and more) – and TrueBlood is what’s currently up. Mike wasn’t having any of it – but I finished disc one (which was only two episodes) – and I like it so far! Does the show stay interesting? Thoughts? Anyone else have a good series they would recommend? 
We were outta eggs in the GDW household yesterday morning – so instead of Spicy Oats - I went to Chocolate PB Oats – always a good stand in. 
I added 2 TBSP of Naturally More, and crumbled up one of my Choco-Coco-PB-no-bake-cookies from the other night:
So yummy, but definitely not as filling as the Spicy Oats! 
Lunch was an “accident” – and by accident – I mean – I ran to TJ’s to pick up some items for dinner, and stumbled onto these suckers…
…and proceeded to eat 2 full servings on my way back to the office. Yeah. Sour Cream & Onion Corn Puffs? That was lunch. 
For those of you that eat Pirate’s Booty – is this just like it – just TJ’s brand? I’ve never had Pirate’s Booty – but I’m assuming this the same thing, with a different (albeit very very similar) name.
My fried Mel brought in her little guy (I just adore him!), so he could hang out – he made sure to touch every single thing on my desk.
Slamming some keys:
The key slamming led to all sorts of “error” and “help” message boxes being open (he was crackin’ me up!): 
I’m not even kidding you – look how happy this kid is? I swear he looks like this 24 hours a day! 
I mean really – How adorable is that face?! 
Mike and I don’t want kids – but if I knew ahead of time my child would turn out like this happy handsome devil, I’d change my mind in an instant!
Having eaten a rather nutritionally lacking lunch – I was pretty hungry for some serious snacks come 3pm:
Carrots, pretzels & hummus – along with some DELICIOUS Mariani dried apricots:
I’m just realizing now that I like dried apricots (for years I thought I didn’t) – and these were the most beautiful, vibrant color orange – and they tasted amazing! They had a nice little zing to them! Thanks for the sample Mariani!
My friend Meghan came over for dinner – so it was my job to prep the food – her job to supply the wine! She brought over a bottle of Fat Bastard Pinot Noir:
And we had no trouble finishing it off! I am on a red wine loving kick this week! This was my first time trying this brand (and I think 2nd time ever trying Pinot Noir) and it was fabulous! I plan on stopping by the store and picking up a few more bottles!
I offered Meghan a selection of food – her final choice for dinner – PIZZA made with TJ’s whole wheat pizza:
I loved having a friend over who LOVES veggies -were were able to pile TONS onto this sucker:
We had all sorts of peppers, and olives, with just a sprinkle of cheese (toppings UNDER the cheese is the way to go!)
So delicious! You just can’t beat that TJ’s dough! grin:
It’s been a while, so I’ll leave you with these friends below – Happy Friday!
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Hannah loves Pirates Booty, but didn’t care for that TJ’s stuff. Odd. I think it tastes a lot similar.
What a little cutie pie that you had visit you today.
What is your favorite red wine? I love pinot noir or cab!
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By Kim on 08.28.09 5:16 pm | Permalink
Ha! That’s funny–we watch our “tv” the same way! No cable, just netflix. We’ve been through all the seasons of the original CSI and we loved watching Arrested Development. I’m excited for October which is when all the Ally McBeal seasons arrive on DVD–did you ever watch that show? I’ve never seen True Blood, but I’m currently reading the Sookie Stackhouse novels. As soon as I finish, True Blood is going on the cue
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By Emily (The Experimentarian) on 08.28.09 5:17 pm | Permalink
I love Mad Men and Big Love. They are very different shows but both have phenomenal assemble casts.
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By Deirdre on 08.28.09 5:29 pm | Permalink
isn’t that true, if I knew I would have a completely happy kid that could change his own diapers, I might consider it…alas there are no guarantees
i swear my cat looks like that half the time
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By RunToTheFinish on 08.28.09 5:30 pm | Permalink
Oh my goodness, you guys don’t want kids?!! I officially love you even more now.
*hifive*
Um, pizza I am all over. And I would totally try a corn puff because I love sour cream and onion!
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By Andrea (Off Her Cork) on 08.28.09 5:47 pm | Permalink
Haha, love the dog and cat picture saying, so cute! And that kid does look very happy, wish I was still that full of energy all the time!
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By Leianna on 08.28.09 5:49 pm | Permalink
True blood gets better & better! Season two is amazzzing.
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By Kayla on 08.28.09 5:49 pm | Permalink
True Blood is AWESOME!!! It gets better and better every episode. The first season might seem “weird” at first, but once the story stars to unfold you WILL BE HOOKED. I never watched the show when it started, but one night I started watching it with my mom and I was hooked ever since. Watch it!
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By Alyssa on 08.28.09 6:09 pm | Permalink
I just finished all of Season 1 of True Blood a few days ago. Keep watching; it’s very interesting. I got a little obsessed and am sad that I won’t be able to see Season 2 for a while since we don’t have HBO.
Have you seen Six Feet Under? That’s my all-time favorite tv show. If not, I’d definitely recommend Netflixing it.
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By Lee on 08.28.09 6:22 pm | Permalink
I watched the first episode of True Blood but wasn’t really feeling it. However, I second Mad Men & How I Met Your Mother (if you don’t already watch that).
HAH at that wine – love the name! Your pet pics: #1 really is true!
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By K on 08.28.09 6:35 pm | Permalink
Livy says TJ Puffs are better than Pirate’s Booty. I only buy the TJ Puffs so I can have the last serving at the bottom of the bag that is saturated with “cheese.” If I put “cheese” in quotes that means it’s vegan, right?
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By Sarah (LovIN My Tummy) on 08.28.09 7:27 pm | Permalink
Haha those cute pics make me laugh!! Your pizza looks so good! Wanna come make me some?
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By Niki on 08.28.09 7:31 pm | Permalink
Just 2 servings?? I woulda snarfed the whole bag. Sooo…good on ya for having control!
Oh how I love pizza. I’ll come drink wine and eat veggie pizza with you ANY day girly.
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By Erin on 08.28.09 7:42 pm | Permalink
I just finished Season 1 of True Blood on DVD and really enjoyed the show. I don’t really have any new shows to recommend – you’ve listed out all the ones I watch.
The pizza looks good! Reading about all the great finds at Trader Joes makes me wish I lived near one.
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By Lynne on 08.28.09 8:25 pm | Permalink
I LOVE olives on pizza!!
That little boy is so adorable. I was watching tv today and there was a segmant about how little kids love to laugh, and they laugh up to 400 times a day. They showed a bunch of little kids/babies laughing, and it was just so fun to watch.
I am on a red wine kick this week too! Probably because I bought some with at TJs the last time I was there. 2 buck chuck, gotta love it!
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By gina on 08.28.09 8:57 pm | Permalink
Mad Men and Californication are faves.
Hm, pizza + pinot is sounding pretty good right now!
Have a great weekend
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By Emily on 08.28.09 9:42 pm | Permalink
i watch the TB. while it is a tad on the freaky side these days, i still can’t help but be intrigued. a lot of people i know bagged watching it but i still stay tuned because i want to know what happens! nothing nearly as good as dex though
oh goodness that little dude is super cute! and stop flaunting your TJs purchases. jealous over here in utah. thanks for the fun photos at the end, i havent tuned into those sites in some time! i REALLY want a bengal cat. bad. do you read natalie dee? and toothpaste for dinner? happy weekend!
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By janetha on 08.29.09 1:51 am | Permalink
We were REALLY into True Blood last season. But, we have since canceled HBO since our schedules don’t allow much TV time and I bleed gas money driving back and forth from school and work
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By Whole Body Love on 08.29.09 2:50 am | Permalink
tim loves true blood
jack is so damn cute – i just want to steal him from mel. maybe when we babysit him in december we can steal him together?
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By kristin on 08.29.09 9:37 am | Permalink
1) I LOVE Naturally More pb!!!! The flax in it makes it taste amaze!
2) That little kid is adorable!! My brother and his gf/future fiance/wife were talking about baby names and it made me SO excited to become an aunt! YAY
3) I have never thought to put toppings under the cheese… GENIUS!
Have a good Saturday gee dee dub!
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By Brooke on 08.29.09 9:39 am | Permalink
ps… totally your new nickname when i comment GeeDee Dub! HOLLA!
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By Brooke on 08.29.09 9:39 am | Permalink
MAD MEN!!! I agree you need to check it out. It is our only “appointment” television until Lost is back on.
And that pizza makes me want to pile up on some veggies today it looked so delish!
Courtney
Adventures in Tri-ing
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By Courtney on 08.29.09 10:32 am | Permalink
where do i start?!?! LOVE True Blood and I never saw the first season- I started early on in this current season and just immediately started liking it and am enjoying this season thus far. all systems a go on that. It is so strange but so interesting how they incorporate “real vampire legends” into it..
TJ Corn Puffs vs. Pirate’s Booty: very very similar .. however I find that pirate’s booty is softer and easier to eat… the TJ corn puffs sometimes have crunchier, unexpected bits and do have a slightly different taste . Overall, I buy both or whatever is cheaper because its not that much of a difference if I’m craving that type of puff.
That child is ADORABLE! oh that face is so cute and so happy! I am still on the fence about kids myself, after teaching for years – I loved kids but having my own didn’t seem that appealing. Jeff must have kids but I am totally in “study/career/grown-up house” mode and want all that going right now. People just think the next step after marriage is kids and they don’t ever mention what a huge deal it is- I mean huge responsibility- that maybe not everyone should/can take on!!
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By bhealthier on 08.29.09 10:44 am | Permalink
ooooh gorgeous veggie pizza! you might have to take over my pizza title missy! you are gonna start challenging me with the calzones next, huh??
definitely watch true blood…its a WEIRD show, but good and entertaining. and i just love the way hbo shoots its series, each episode reminds me of a mini movie you know??
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By katecooks on 08.29.09 11:12 am | Permalink
I read this post an hour ago and was going to recommend Scrubs, then say your tweet…hehe, ENJOY! Scrubs is my all-time favourite show. I am so psyched to see Season 8!
LOVE chocolate and peanut butter… I need to try savoury oats one of these days!
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By ellie on 08.29.09 2:42 pm | Permalink
Chocolate PB oats are fantastic. In fact, I enjoyed some this morning (pb with choc chips).
No better way to begin the morning!
Your friend’s son is such a cutie. It’s great that he’s so happy all the time! If only all children turned out that way, haha.
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By Emily on 08.29.09 2:53 pm | Permalink
I’ve been a True Blooder for some time now but haven’t really kept up over the past few weeks. Fail. But! I do recommend you getting How I Met Your Mother on netflix if your down for an awesomely hilarious night! Anddd your oats are making me drool.
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By julie on 08.29.09 3:14 pm | Permalink
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By Green Dog Wine » Blog Archive » Frick on a stick on 08.29.09 3:28 pm | Permalink
Yeah i thought scott and i were like the only “no kid” couple! my guilty pleasure show is Felicity with Keri Russel from a few years ago. only a few seasons (4?) good one for you now that Mike is back in school, for sure a chick show
its not on TV anymore so you’ll have to rent it.
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By mel on 08.30.09 12:29 pm | Permalink
I think it may have been cancelled, but Nip Tuck is ridiculous, if you haven’t seen it
I watched the entire Season One on DVD back to back and was hooked from that point forward! I believe there are 3 or 4 seasons available thru Netflix…that show is completely scandalous, but it will suck you in!!
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By Menden @ Skinny Menny on 08.31.09 12:24 pm | Permalink
Loving True Blood! Right now I’m trying to illegally watch season 2 episodes online. =) An old favorite is Alias…still one of the best shows ever. And Lost!! Can’t wait for the next new season!
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By Jenny on 08.31.09 6:46 pm | Permalink
Ummm, Pirate Booty. I do like to nom nom on that stuff!
PS. I also love to slug slug ( I mean sip) on Fat Bastard wines!
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