I went to a World Market store with a friend today, first time I'd been. It was kind of fun. Lots of wine, which I didn't expect. Some stuff was way over-priced. My friend kept telling me "Cupcake" wine was good. Never heard of it.

"[I]Cupcake Vineyards[/I] wines are luscious, creamy, silky, zesty, intense, elegant, decadent, complex…"

sounds interesting enough, but I didn't buy any.

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Have you tried the wine "menage trios?" thats like our go to lately... not expensive, real good wine.

so I am getting these crazy pop -up adds when I login to MS and go to the forum section. anyone else having this issue? I have a macbook pro and have never had pop ups. Its only when I'm on MS.

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Weird. No, never saw a pop up add here.

Menage a trios[I] or [/I][I]ménage[/I] à [I]trois?

[/I]Ummmm noooooo, I have never tried that, nor the wine! good huh? okkkkkk And you tried it? :shock: Good for you FL :roflmao:

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More to my liking...... but haven't ever :unsure:

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Is this an special place only for you two ???

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try it ;)

[url="http://www.bevmo.com/Shop/ProductDetail.aspx/Wine/Other-Reds/California/Folie-a-Deux-Winery/Menage-a-Trois-Red/17476"]BevMo! - Menage a Trois Red [/url]

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^^ I would like to try it. Sadly, my husband will never go for it. Guess you lucked out with your wife, you both enjoy the same things.

Wait.

am I getting pleasurable things confused?

:Cheerz:

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I can't find a protein bar that tastes good and isn't higher in carbs than protein. Why are they 16 g carbs, 16 g fat & 5 g protein and called protein bars? or is that just fine? And Maltitol syrup & polydextrose... guess I have to google all of these ingredients.

Any suggestions?

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Honestly - I'd suggest getting your protein elsewhere - getting your carbs from bars if needed. I like the cliff mojo bars. A quality protein bar is basically just nuts and grains and veggies and stuff, if you want organic, which is the healthy route for protein bars. I'd suggest protein powder - pure pea protein and/or hemp. But that's just me.

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The healthiest protein bars look like this, and cost $3 each. I'd say pass.

[img]http://cdn4.dailyburn.com/life/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/Blueberry-Bliss-Protein-Bars.jpg[/img]

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are you two still going at it?

the thread reeks of used condoms and cigarettes.

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wait....i walked in to the wrong thread thinking it was another thread but titled this thread...fuck??

This place has changed...

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Well ya the "random thoughts" name shouldn't really be duplicated. Bad Kiwi! :lol: ;)

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^^ You going to put her over your knee ?? ;)

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I wasn't sure if they were going to change the original random thoughts thread back to it or not. They could change this one to "Random Food/Drink Thoughts" if they'd rather it not be the same. or whatever works.

$3 or not, I would buy those bars, they look delicious. I just need something quick/easy for the morning for when I'm sick of just nuts, seeds, etc.

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[QUOTE=nelinho;1130753]are you two still going at it?

the thread reeks of used condoms and cigarettes.[/QUOTE]

.....and we're going to keep going at it :p

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^^^ Way, way too much information :lol:

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Oh baby :lol:

Could just buy a box of Kind Bars and do Greek yougurt with berries for your protein. Or eggs. Throw some broccoli slaw and extra sharp cheese in it and you're ready to rock.

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[QUOTE=DIDI;1130817]^^^ Way, way too much information :lol:[/QUOTE]

but I like too much information Didi... way, way too much! 8) more fun

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[QUOTE=floridaorange;1130847]Oh baby :lol:

Could just buy a box of Kind Bars and do Greek yogurt with berries for your protein. Or eggs. Throw some broccoli slaw and extra sharp cheese in it and you're ready to rock.[/QUOTE]

make that for us in the morning! :Bingo:

HA!

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Thanks mods!

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Expressing how wonderful your lives nor the best protein bars, I believe has very little interest in this forum, Does the recent events not really convey a message to you two?

If not I'm bewildered by the expressions of narcissism.

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What is this thread about? :lol:

[QUOTE=KiwiTollway;1130705]I can't find a protein bar that tastes good and isn't higher in carbs than protein. Why are they 16 g carbs, 16 g fat & 5 g protein and called protein bars? or is that just fine? And Maltitol syrup & polydextrose... guess I have to google all of these ingredients.

Any suggestions?[/QUOTE]

I consume [URL="http://www.questproteinbar.com/"]Quest Protein Bars[/URL].

Otherwise you can make your own raw ones, heaps of recipes on the internet.

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[QUOTE=Illuminate;1130885]Expressing how wonderful your lives nor the best protein bars, I believe has very little interest in this forum, Does the recent events not really convey a message to you two?

If not I'm bewildered by the expressions of narcissism.[/QUOTE]

thats an awful lot of assumptions you just made regarding the order of events such as reading said posts etc. take it easy ya?

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Thanks Feather, that Quest company sounds great! I will give them a try based on your recommendation. Their marketing really appeals to me as well... sounds like it's just what I'm looking for. Wish I had time to make my own.

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I'm skeptical about the true amount of carbs in those "quest" bars. Kiwi remember my comment about food > bars? I'd suggest food and then a pure protein powder like hemp or pea or some other plant based protein like "plant head."

Read as this article about protein bars, especially the last paragraph: [URL="http://www.m.webmd.com/diet/features/nutrition-bars-healthy-hype"]Nutrition Bars: Healthy or Hype?[/URL]

If you are working out 5 days a week and on a calorie deficit then a protein bar 2 or 3 times per week is ok. But you would never want to make a habit of eating them daily, period.

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Take a piece of Ezekial Bread, toast it. Cut in half. One half cottage cheese, one half peanut butter (organic, just peanuts and salt) and apple slices (cold ideally) or banana.

A few spoonfuls of greek yogurt, and you are good to go. that's what I do for breaky.

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[QUOTE=floridaorange;1130934]I'm skeptical about the true amount of carbs in those "quest" bars. Kiwi remember my comment about food > bars? I'd suggest food and then a pure protein powder like hemp or pea or some other plant based protein like "plant head."

Read as this article about protein bars, especially the last paragraph: [URL="http://www.m.webmd.com/diet/features/nutrition-bars-healthy-hype"]Nutrition Bars: Healthy or Hype?[/URL]

If you are working out 5 days a week and on a calorie deficit then a protein bar 2 or 3 times per week is ok. But you would never want to make a habit of eating them daily, period.[/QUOTE]

[TABLE="width: 100%"] [TR] [TD="colspan: 3"][B]Supplement Facts[/B][/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD="colspan: 3"][B]Serving Size:[/B] 1 Bar (60 g)[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD="width: 70%"] [/TD] [TD="width: 15%"][B]Amount Per Serving[/B][/TD] [TD="width: 15%"][B]%Daily Value*[/B][/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD]Calories[/TD] [TD]210[/TD] [TD] [/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD]Calories from Fat[/TD] [TD]90[/TD] [TD] [/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD]Total Fat[/TD] [TD]10 g[/TD] [TD]15%[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD]Saturated Fat[/TD] [TD]1.5 g[/TD] [TD]8%[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD]Trans Fat[/TD] [TD]0 g[/TD] [TD] [/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD]Cholesterol[/TD] [TD]<5 mg[/TD] [TD]2%[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD]Sodium[/TD] [TD]340 mg[/TD] [TD]14%[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD]Potassium[/TD] [TD]180 mg[/TD] [TD]5%[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD]Total Carbohydrate[/TD] [TD]21 g[/TD] [TD]7%[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD]Dietary Fiber[/TD] [TD]17 g[/TD] [TD]68%[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD]Sugars[/TD] [TD]2 g[/TD] [TD] [/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD]Protein[/TD] [TD]20 g[/TD] [TD] [/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD]Vitamin A[/TD] [TD] [/TD] [TD]0%[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD]Vitamin C[/TD] [TD] [/TD] [TD]0%[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD]Calcium[/TD] [TD] [/TD] [TD]4%[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD]Iron[/TD] [TD] [/TD] [TD]4%[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD]Phosphorus[/TD] [TD] [/TD] [TD]10%[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD]Magnesium[/TD] [TD] [/TD] [TD]15%[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD="colspan: 3"]*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.[/TD] [/TR] [/TABLE]

[URL="http://www.iherb.com/Quest-Nutrition-Quest-Protein-Bar-Peanut-Butter-Supreme-12-Bars-2-12-oz-60-g-Each/38029#p=1&oos=0&disc=0&lc=en-US&w=quest%20protein&rc=49&sr=null&ic=5"]Total carbs of 21g of which 17g are dietary fiber[/URL].

I have one every day, it's my tea snack at work :D

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Consumerlab reviewed Quest bars but I haven't read their report, you have to sign up at their site to see it. Might be worth it. The last paragraph from the article FL provided is about labeling of the bars:

"To complicate matters, you may not be able to judge every bar by its wrapper. In October 2001, when [I]ConsumerLab.com[/I] announced the findings of its independent laboratory tests of 30 nutrition bars, 18 did not meet the claims of ingredient levels on the label. More than any other misrepresentation, about one-half of the nutrition bars exceeded the carbohydrate levels stated on the wrapper (one bar promoted as a low-carbohydrate diet product claimed it had just 2 grams of carbohydrates, but testing showed it actually contained 22 grams)."

So... that's good to know, and of course non-processed food is better, I agree. I also don't want to overload my system with protein because it's hard on the kidneys. Balance is key. I was just asking for when I'm having a really busy day and find myself running out of the house without breaky (cute word)...like just once in a while, not everyday. I find if I have a little something early on, I'm less apt to overeat later in the day.

However, I am definitely at risk for the convenience of them, especially if tasty, and if not really healthy, I recognize the danger in eating them regularly... thanks! I will use caution. And that article suggested eating them with grapes or berries, I'd go with blueberries or raspberries.

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"if it seems to good to be true..."

these "protein bar" companies feed off naive people looking for a quick fix. "2 carbs?" ummm no. Stick to whole foods, make breakfast the night before. Do whatever it takes, but don't rely on protein bars. They are all crap, unless they are made of whole ingredients, period.

of course, that's just like my opinion. If the bars work for Feather and taste great, and he has 6-pack abs, and feels great, then keep eating them! :)

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[QUOTE=KiwiTollway;1130612] My friend kept telling me "Cupcake" wine was good. Never heard of it.

"[I]Cupcake Vineyards[/I] wines are luscious, creamy, silky, zesty, intense, elegant, decadent, complex…"

sounds interesting enough, but I didn't buy any.[/QUOTE]

I've just gotten on to a Cupcake streak with their whites (Sauvignon Blanc specifically) of late. Fantastic wines.

[QUOTE=floridaorange;1130617]Have you tried the wine "menage trios?" thats like our go to lately... not expensive, real good wine.

so I am getting these crazy pop -up adds when I login to MS and go to the forum section. anyone else having this issue? I have a macbook pro and have never had pop ups. Its only when I'm on MS.[/QUOTE]

Menage Trois are great, one of my fav inexpensive go to wines, including Red Diamond (Merlot, Washington State) and a few others.

BTW What of those pop-ups, I haven't seen one, can you send me a screenshot?

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[QUOTE=floridaorange;1130962]"if it seems to good to be true..."

these "protein bar" companies feed off naive people looking for a quick fix. "2 carbs?" ummm no. Stick to whole foods, make breakfast the night before. Do whatever it takes, but don't rely on protein bars. They are all crap, unless they are made of whole ingredients, period.

of course, that's just like my opinion. If the bars work for Feather and taste great, and he has 6-pack abs, and feels great, then keep eating them! :)[/QUOTE]

No offence dude but you seem to be reacting from a point of scepticism to protein bars in general without reading the ingredient breakdown I posted. No smoke and mirrors there, it states the amount of carbs.

I'm as allergic to the snake oils out there as anybody, the health food and supplement industry is full of hype and nonsense, so I know where you're coming from.

But for some easy homemade stuff that doesn't require baking, etc, look into raw foods protein snacks, [URL="https://www.google.com/webhp?sourceid=chrome-instant&ion=1&espv=2&ie=UTF-8#q=raw+food+protein+balls&safe=off"]my friend has been making these[/URL]. You just mix the ingredients together and put them in the fridge.

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The popups are gone Kamal. It was some bug my computer picked up while in DC.

@Feather - the quest bars may be legit. but whole foods > chemicals that act like sugar etc will always be better for your body. But, if you can't get your protein that way, then these Quest bars seem to be a great alternative, along with Victory bars.

Personally, these bars make me crave real sugar later in the day/night... such as ice cream, etc.

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[QUOTE=Kamal;1130967]I've just gotten on to a Cupcake streak with their whites (Sauvignon Blanc specifically) of late. Fantastic wines.

Menage Trois are great, one of my fav inexpensive go to wines, including Red Diamond (Merlot, Washington State) and a few others.[/QUOTE]

Thanks Kamal for letting me know your opinion of Cupcake wines. My friend enjoys their white wines too. I've never really enjoyed white wines; preferring pink or red. But, I will give both of these labels a try based on your and FL's opinions. I actually rarely drink wine/alcohol, but there are occasions when it's really nice to have some, like when people are over for a visit. This really beats trial & error way of picking out some.:Smiling:

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I went through a scotch streak in the middle but came to realize it's not really my thing. Unless it's an extremely HOT day, it's cool white wines or reds on colder days. Else it's just chilled beers.

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I'm not too macho to admit to enjoying a nice white wine spritzer during the summer months. Just add ice and ginger ale or tonic water :)

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white wine spritzer sounds refreshing!!

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Oh boy, someone is a great title maker. I like them all so far.

Maybe you should write a book? :Who: If I'm supposed to take this personally as an "event" like Illuminate said and be embarrassed, you'll have to be more aggressive, because I'm not that kind of person.

okay? okay... night night cupcake :I surren:

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Don't want to bump this thread up, honestly, but I want to report back that I've gotten some Quest bars and they are definitely not junk and you can tell right away by the taste and texture, no sugar. They will require getting used to for that reason & I can't imagine eating one everyday, wow, they are potent... but, my husband loves the cookies & creme one (yuck to me) while I found the white chocolate & raspberry tolerable for a quick snack in a pinch. And I like that they make you want to drink lots of water afterwards. I know tastes vary, but what's your favorite flavor -- there are so many? Thanks!! They are just what I was looking for.

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How many random thoughts threads do we have.