Hooked on Dates

Happy Friday everyone!!

This has got to be the longest week ever and I am ridiculously glad that Friday is finally here. Phew!
It's not that I have a super duper exciting weekend planned (if any at that) but it's just been a long week at work and let's just say I'm happy to escape from it for a couple days.

Anyway, I hope you guys have some fun plans because this girl is looking forward to just relaxing and being a bum all weekend.  I hurt my left foot a few days ago and I'm hoping it will heal soon so I can go running or hiking this weekend (please cross your fingers and toes for me!).

Oh, so I've been having crazy cravings for sweets lately and I don't know what my deal is but it's been a real struggle for me. There has been many times where I wanted to pick up a family size dark chocolate bar or dive into a tub of gelato and get lost in it but thankfully I was able to hold myself back.

I was really testing myself yesterday when I was walking by the bins full of chocolate covered almond clusters, dark chocolate espresso beans and chocolate covered pretzels until I was walking by the dried fruit section and found myself these gorgeous dates.  And by dates I mean a type of fruit, not some eye candies just happened to be at the grocery store (although that would have been quite nice).  Anyway, I decided to buy a small container full to satisfy my sweet cravings.  I've had dates before but never by themselves so I was excited and nervous at the same time.

I couldn't wait to get home to try them and you guessed it. I am HOOKED.
I had to hold myself back from eating the entire container, close the lid and put it away so I didn't devour them in one sitting.

I'm so glad I found these gems and if you haven't tried these, you should definitely give them a try.  There's a place in Scottsdale where they make date milkshakes.. I am tempted but I'll stay away, for now..

Anyway, have a fantastic weekend you guys and keep on sweating! :)

Cheers,
J Bae