Jalapeno and corn hush puppies

I have been dreaming of warmer weather. I know that’s pretty common when winter seems to drag on, but this year seem to be especially bad. It’s nearly April and temperatures are still dragging at the freezing mark. I don’t know if we were somehow transported to Maine, but something is up.

When we visited my sister-in-law in Florida in February I half expected to come home to spring. Wouldn’t that have been a nice transition? Instead, we got back just in time for one of the biggest snow storms of the winter.

Italian French fries inspired by Mexitaly

There is an awesome restaurant down the street that me and The Mister love to sneak away to when we have uncontrollable hunger. We usually make unplanned trips to Mexitaly. We might be out running errands and our stomachs all of a sudden start banging around demanding food.

Yes, this little brewhouse has saved us from many hangry episodes that could have gotten ugly.

My favorite snacks

I love a good snack.

I have a bad habit of just chomping away on whatever is in sight, but I do like to think I know a good quality snack when I see one.

These are not endorsements of any kind. These are simply the foods I am in love with right now. Don’t deny me my pleasure.

Photo courtesy of mouth.com.

1. Roni Sue Beer & Caramel Pretzel Nuggets

Mouth is one of my favorite online stores for all things snacks. In fact, I have been told by The Mister that I need to take a break from shopping at the Mouth because I buy EVERYTHING. I am easily tempted, that’s all. If you order these pretzels be sure to buy two or three bags at a time. They go fast.

Coconut and curry edamame

Do you ever have one of those days where you look back and you wonder what happened in those few hours? Sometimes I think I am quite literally losing my mind. I got home from a fantastic lunch with some college friends and found myself in some sort of downward emotional spiral. It was so bad that my husband sent me to our room to take a nap.

Like a toddler.

Is the holiday aftermath getting to me? Am I just stressed and overwhelmed? Do I desperately need that week away in Florida to visit my sister-in-law and her bf? Yeah, that one for sure. Palms trees and sandy beaches are calling my name!

Well, I don’t know what’s driving me insane but it’s doing a good job of it. To unwind, I’m eating one of my favorite snacks, just recently discovered this summer after a trip to Rehoboth Beach. A fancy little sushi restaurant serves these killer edamame. What a crazy thing to say, right? Edamame cannot be that exciting. But it is.