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June 1, 2012 25 Comments

Friday’s Favorite Things | 6.1.12

1. Lindt’s A Touch of Sea Salt Bar
Incase you didn’t know, I’m on a dessert-free diet this week and next since I’ll be heading to the Caribbean in just a week.  Anyone who knows me knows that this is no easy peasy task.  When a beach vacation calls, I’m all about shedding those extra pounds around my tummy.  Now let’s talk chocolate!  Since I don’t really think of DARK chocolate as dessert, but rather a super healthy treat with antioxidants, I’m treating myself to 1 square of Lindt Sea Salt daily.  My enlightenment about this particular chocolate bar grew when I first read about it on my blogger friend’s (Khushboo) website, a London native living in Mumbai.  Khushboo has proclaimed her love for Lindt’s Sea Salt bar enough times (here) that she had me intrigued.  What treat could be this tasty and good for you?  Certainly NOT a cupcake!  ~ $3.50 a bar @ most gourmet grocery stores or ~ $4 @ Lindt
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2. Larabar UBER 
The folks at Larabar have been so incredibly sweet to me by sending me samples of their new Larabar flavors, but unfortunately I didn’t quite enjoy the “original” Larabars due to their texture and aftertaste.  Recently though, Larabar sent me their new UBER Larabar, and I can honestly say I really enjoyed them.  The Uber consists of a sweet and salty combination, loaded with nuts which contribute to their high amounts of monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats… great for breakfast.  My favorites were the Banana Foster and Apple Turnover.  Each Larabar contains no more than 9 ingredients, they are all natural, and mighty delicious.  ~ gift from
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3. French Sleeve T-Shirt @ Zara (purchased in royal blue)
I have become Zara crazy these past few months.  I spotted this adorable t-shirt which appears more like a dress on my 5’2” frame – loved the color and the golden zip in the back.  There are many ways of wearing this dress:
a. black tights, boots/maryjanes
b. black ankle leggings, black ballet flats
c. no tights, just nude heels for a classy look, or just flip flops for a more casual look
And it comes in at a very affordable ~ $20 @
Zara
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  1. Parita @ myinnershakti says

    June 1, 2012 at 4:15 am

    The Lindt Sea Salt plus almonds bar is ah-mazing! And I'm just like, dark chocolate is not dessert, it's a delicious vitamin of sorts! 🙂 Have a great weekend!

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  2. Khushboo says

    June 1, 2012 at 7:01 am

    SO much to comment on this post!

    Dark chocolate is definitely essential for our health- it just oozes antioxidants :)! Thanks so much for the shout out- definitely made my day seeing you mention me! So glad you love the Lindt Sea Salt bar- it’s my absolute favorite bar! I always stock up when I come back to Mumbai. I’m a fan of Larabars so I’m sure I would love the UBER bars! I actually have that Zara top in emerald green- love throwing it over a pair of leggings!

    This week I am loving harem pants- those and leggings are just about the only kinds of pants I can fathom wearing in this heat, otherwise I’m all about summer dresses! As for jeans, don’t even go there!

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  3. Catalina @ Cake with Love says

    June 1, 2012 at 12:22 pm

    The Lindt sea salt is amazing, a perfect 3PM snack for me 🙂

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  4. Have You Lived Today? says

    June 1, 2012 at 3:57 pm

    This week I am loving avocados! I have 1/4 with breakfast and 1/4 with dinner =) and Zara is the best lol =) hope you have a great trip!

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  5. Asmita says

    June 1, 2012 at 10:02 pm

    I love Lindt chocolate. It is the best. Yet to try this one with the sea salt. Sounds yummy!
    The lara bars look great. Will try them once I am back.

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  6. The Squishy Monster says

    June 1, 2012 at 11:13 pm

    Ooh, I love a good bar of Chocolate! My fave this week has got to be the Chocolate Cardamom Truffle I had at the local bake shop this week 😉
    XOXO
    http://TheSquishyMonster.com

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  7. Amy (Savory Moments) says

    June 2, 2012 at 12:53 am

    I absolutely love a good chocolate bar that has a little bit of saltiness. Yum.

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  8. Ameena says

    June 2, 2012 at 4:43 am

    As I type this, I am eating a Lindt 85% chocolate bar. It is divine. I love this particular version because it's not too sugary and it has no soy lecithin.

    The Carribbean! You lucky lady. Where are you going?

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  9. Tina Bk says

    June 2, 2012 at 12:44 pm

    This is a great time to hit the beach, I am sure you are excited about the upcoming travels-I know I would be!
    Now to recap your favs:Hard to resist a good quality chocolate bar and Lindt is some pretty good stuff. Those Larabars I am not even sure they are distributed in this state, I have never even seen them! I like the shirt and I would say it is much more than just a tee shirt, nice line.
    Enjoy the weekend.

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  10. Cathleen says

    June 2, 2012 at 3:55 pm

    Oh my goodness, that Lindt's Sea Salt bar id one of my FAVORITE chocolate bar! Good choice!

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  11. Baker Street says

    June 2, 2012 at 7:17 pm

    The lindt sea salt bar is something I need to try! I haven't really seen it around and available here.

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  12. Nisha says

    June 2, 2012 at 8:40 pm

    Is a week or two enough for you to shed pounds? Damn girl, you're lucky.

    LOL @ your dislike! I also won't complain, at least this time 😀

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  13. honeywhatscooking says

    June 3, 2012 at 5:45 pm

    @Parita – my thoughts exactly. Thanks. 🙂

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  14. honeywhatscooking says

    June 3, 2012 at 5:46 pm

    @Khushboo – wow, you found that Zara top in emerald green? Had I seen that, I would have snagged it. I LOVE GREEN! And you're welcome.. I learn so many good things from your blog.

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  15. honeywhatscooking says

    June 3, 2012 at 5:46 pm

    @Catalina – haha, it's my 11 pm snack. So bad!!!

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  16. honeywhatscooking says

    June 3, 2012 at 5:47 pm

    @Have You Lived Today – Thanks! I love avocados too.. they are so tasty and good for you.

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  17. honeywhatscooking says

    June 3, 2012 at 5:48 pm

    @Squishy Monster – that sounds fantastic – chocolate cardamom truffle. YUM!

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  18. honeywhatscooking says

    June 3, 2012 at 5:48 pm

    @Ameena – I'll have to get the really dark chocolates next, yes I know, this Sea Salt has 1 or 2 ingredients that seemed weird. Thanks for letting me know. 🙂

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  19. honeywhatscooking says

    June 3, 2012 at 5:49 pm

    @Ameena – going to Puerto Rico for a friend's bach party.. I don't think you would like it… it's like the opposite of Manhattan. 🙂

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  20. honeywhatscooking says

    June 3, 2012 at 5:50 pm

    @Tina – thanks! I'm sure if you go to a gourmet food store you would be able to find the UBER bars. Where do you live? I'm so excited to wear the Zara top as a dress. 🙂

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  21. honeywhatscooking says

    June 3, 2012 at 5:51 pm

    @Cathleen
    @Baker Street
    Thank you… good stuff!

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  22. honeywhatscooking says

    June 3, 2012 at 5:52 pm

    @Nisha – lol.. I mean, I always have 5 pounds I could lose at any given time.. and I know I can drop it if I gave up desserts or at least ate them just once a week. I guess I'm willing to live with those 5 pounds and enjoy life. 🙂

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  23. beti says

    June 3, 2012 at 7:50 pm

    I love that chocolate!! it is delicious

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  24. Sarah says

    June 3, 2012 at 9:57 pm

    I love dark chocolate, just bought a lindt bar with coconut in it and it's delicious!

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  25. honeywhatscooking says

    June 5, 2012 at 12:50 am

    @beti – Thank you.
    @Sarah – really? I'll have to try that.. I'm so mesmerized by all the Lindt chocolate bars, I don't think I actually read the labels. I'll have to check out coconut next. 🙂

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