Somebody, and I can’t remember who, recently mentioned in their blog how delicious it was to make sugar-free black cherry jello with diet ginger ale….and how it has a slight cola taste to it when prepared. I tried it out, and I’m hooked! It’s so tasty! And it’s one of those unlimited/anytime snacks I can have on Thrive! (other items include pickles, sugar-free Popsicles, bouillon, and fibrous carbs) I want to give credit where credit is due for my new favorite snack…was it you? I owe you a great big hug.

P.S. Vernors’ Ginger Ale, made in Michigan, is the best ginger ale. Period. And I’m so happy that the Publix by my house carries it.

Tonight we had Chick-fil-A for dinner to use up our free sandwich coupons from the CFA calendar. I love the signage that CFA uses, and this was my favorite sign of the day: Try a Coca-Cola Zero with your Breakfast Meal. I laughed because when I DO have a breakfast meal, I typically choose Coke Zero or Dr. Pepper. I don’t drink coffee, but I do get my caffiene fix! On the way out, the sign was advertising their catering services : Good for holidays, and any day that ends in Y. (Get it? All days of the week end in Y)

Now it’s time to get off the computer and pack for my trip to Cali. I’m going straight after work. Taylor’s going to drop Rosie and I off at the MARTA train station that will take us directly into the airport terminal. We’d be cutting it close on time if we drove, and we’ll be able to get our boarding passes in a less busy corner of the airport. Now, if only I had a CLEAR pass…

Lately, my addiction and craving has been for all things pomegranate. I’ve loved the fruit for years, but really got hooked on it in California. I have been happy that so many companies are hopping on the Pom bandwagon, and introducing delicious pom products. I love the Crystal Light Immunity cherry pomegranate single-serving mix-ins. I always keep a few in my carry-on bag to drink when I’m flying. I tried the pom Orbit gum, and love that it has a true pom flavor, not some kind of odd minty-pom like some of their fruit flavors. And this week I found Pom Jelly Belly beans. They are made with pom concentrate, and if you eat 35 beans, you’ve reached your necessary allowance of vitamin C.

I wish that the fruit weren’t so expensive to purchase. The seeds from one fruit are quite filling, and Rosie and I share them and get our fill. We shared one over Thanksgiving and enjoyed it for two days. Pomegranates may not be the superfruit that blueberries are, but they are tasty and full of anti-oxidants. I want one like crazy right now, and I’m just waiting for Randazzo’s to open so I can pick up a few.

I was reading a blog this morning that seemed to be reading my mind. I’ll admit it. I LOVE good pizza. I’ll eat mediocre pizza, but I am a cheese pizza purist. I’ve never liked pepperoni. My husband loves pepperoni, and so does my daughter. I will eat and enjoy veggies on my pizza, I will get an occasional hankering for a BBQ chicken pizza, but cheese pizza is my thing. I’m not boring, I just love the marriage of soft, chewy crust, flavorful sauce, and delicious, melty cheese. My all-time favorite cheese pizza is from The Pie. MMMMM.

And how does the Bullock family celebrate a great and positive interview experience? With Turkey O’Toole’s and Balloon Hats at Bennigans!