One thing I failed to mention on Thursday is that I tried a new product. A while back, I had won a giveaway at Slim Shoppin. It was a for a new Buitoni frozen meal for 2! Me and Austin picked out Shrimp & Lobster Ravioli. The thought behind the choice? We'll never make that at home. I know, never say never, but really - it sounded amazing but like a lot of trouble to make.
So the product was $10, so $5 a serving. That's a little high for me (vs. a home-cooked meal, not a restaurant meal). However, I will say this was CRAZY easy. I filled a pot of water to boil, put the sauce pack in and put the pot lid on. Once boiling, you just add the ravioli for like 7 minutes. Then take it all out, drain it, split up the raviolis and carefully open the sauce packet. Easy peasy - 10 minutes from start to finish and it was VERY good and filling. Didn't taste like it had been frozen - tasted fresh and the sauce was strong and flavorful. If you don't like garlic, stay away, I loved it though so it was good. I will say that each serving had 500 calories, 16 fat grams, 68 carbs and 21 protein grams. So a bit high on calories, fat and carbs for me, but, for a special meal, that I personally would never cook, this was a nice, quick option that looked and tasted fancy! Forgive my lack of garnish, but you can tell this was swimming in sauce - easily could have double or triple the calories at a restaurant. Final rating? A on taste, B on price, A on convenience, C on nutrition - so a solid B - i'd get it again for a sinful once-a-month meal!
So the product was $10, so $5 a serving. That's a little high for me (vs. a home-cooked meal, not a restaurant meal). However, I will say this was CRAZY easy. I filled a pot of water to boil, put the sauce pack in and put the pot lid on. Once boiling, you just add the ravioli for like 7 minutes. Then take it all out, drain it, split up the raviolis and carefully open the sauce packet. Easy peasy - 10 minutes from start to finish and it was VERY good and filling. Didn't taste like it had been frozen - tasted fresh and the sauce was strong and flavorful. If you don't like garlic, stay away, I loved it though so it was good. I will say that each serving had 500 calories, 16 fat grams, 68 carbs and 21 protein grams. So a bit high on calories, fat and carbs for me, but, for a special meal, that I personally would never cook, this was a nice, quick option that looked and tasted fancy! Forgive my lack of garnish, but you can tell this was swimming in sauce - easily could have double or triple the calories at a restaurant. Final rating? A on taste, B on price, A on convenience, C on nutrition - so a solid B - i'd get it again for a sinful once-a-month meal!
So yesterday was a pretty good Friday! I worked... alot, then took lunch to walk 3 miles. After my walk with Stacy it was back to work, and then straight home to hang out with Austin, do some laundry and pack for our trip to Alabama! Around 8 we headed over to Katie and Chris's for dinner - they made yummy burgers, beans and potato salad - fabulous! Great to see them and catch up - we always have so much to talk about. Before I knew it was time to go home and get some rest for our trip!
Now it's noon...ish. I need to pack. I may hit the gym. I need to move. But i'm blogging instead. hehe
Q: What are you doing today? We're off to Alabama to celebrate two of my bestie's October birthdays - Mary & Teresa!
Q: Do you think you would ever try the Buitoni meal we tried ? Why or why not?
