Panera Bread {Review} and Christmas Cheer

Today I had the pleasure of enjoying lunch at Panera Bread thanks to the wonderful Taste Master Program! It’s kind of funny because I meet at Panera with a friend every Monday and Friday morning and rarely do we ever get lunch as it is always so early… I always go in for their coffee though!

I have been a fan of Panera Bread since I first starting going in college and it never fails to amaze me the fresh and healthy options they always have. Today I was torn between so many different salads and soups on the menu, but like most times I go I like to try something new so I went with the Pick 2 menu and got the Garden Vegetable with Pesto Soup and the Roasted Turkey Harvest. They both were superb! The Garden Vegetable is a lighter soup that has just the right amount of tomato flavor mixed with the wonderful rich and hearty vegetables. The Roasted Turkey Harvest salad was FALL in a bowl! Loved the mix of pecans, cranberries, pear and turkey together!

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I love that they were both on the lighter side as I am trying to get back to clean eating after the HOLIDAY! I can’t wait to see what’s to come on the winter menu as I am sure I will be back soon! Thanks Panera for the wonderful flavorful and healthy lunch!

Disclaimer: As part of the DailyBuzz Healthy Living Program, I received free gift card for Panera Bread and a stipend from Panera Bread. However, my opinions are entirely my own.

SIDE NOTE:

I am so sorry friends I have been leaving you out on the loop about the Mission Half Marathon I just completed!!! It happened last Sunday and because the race was poorly marked I ended up getting lost…long story post to come tomorrow!

This weekend I finished decorating the house and it has now become our Christmas Cottage!!

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Love these print outs from Pinterest!

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This year we got a small 4ft tree for our fire side room, so we can enjoy by the nice cozy fire!

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The stocking are hung Smile

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A little burlap everywhere

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My Pinterest project from last year.

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A vintage touch.

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Another Pinterest Project!

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…and our beautiful Nativity set from the MIL.

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We finished the last of our leftovers tonight (I am ready for some Sexy Salads).

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I am sad to have to wear real clothes tomorrow!

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Cheers to one last night of Holiday!

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Good thing I ran 25 miles over this BREAK!!

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OK, I did get in real clothes a bit Winking smile (Dress from Cotton On)

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We had Christmas Photos to take for my parents.

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Smiling is my favorite Smile

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Well friends, signing off until tomorrow when I am back to work blaring the Christmas Tunes and drinking my Silk Seasonal Nog Latte while driving up the hill!

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I am so excited for this Christmas season to begin, it is after all the most wonderful time of the year Smile

Question:
What’s something you are looking forward to this Holiday season?