Today’s interval treadmill workout lasted 40 minutes and didn’t include too much running (18 minutes total), but whenever I pair running with crazy-fast incline walking, a red and sweaty face will almost always be the end result.
The 40 minutes I spent on the treadmill kicked off my workout for the day and I rounded out my time at the gym with a core circuit from the Best Body Boot Camp plan I am following. Burnin’ abs!
Breakfast
Breakfast this morning was sweet ‘n’ salty. Perfecto!
I made myself an egg bagelwich with strawberry jelly and Alouette Portions original soft cheese.
The cheese reminds me a lot of cream cheese. It’s incredibly creamy!
The company sent me the spreadable cheese to try several weeks ago and it has become a staple in my morning and afternoon snacks. The Italian herb cheese is perfect when spread on a whole wheat tortilla and topped with cucumbers for a light and delicious afternoon wrap. I’ve been pairing the original cheese with fresh fruit and honey. Yum!
Breakfast also included a hot mug of coffee. Wake up, buttercup!
Now it’s time for things to get a little cheesy around here…
Alouette is in the middle of a 30-city U.S. tour with the 12-year-old author of Portion Size Me, a new book about the way the young author and his family transformed their lives by modifying their daily food choices and watching their portion sizes.
To held spread the word, Alouette is offering one PBF reader the chance to win a signed copy of the book and five coupons for Alouette cheese, valued at $8 each.
To enter this giveaway, simply comment below, saying how you’d like to use the cheese. I will randomly select a winner tomorrow morning.
Good luck!
Tricia says
I make a big pot of beans every week for various uses. I bet one of these wedges would be great mixed with beans and veggies in a salad or wrap.
Terri says
I would love to use the cheese on an egg-white sandwich as you did this morning. With some veggies on a whole wheat bagel thin! YUMMY!!! I LOVE spreadable cheese.
On another note, I love how this kid took the opportunity to spread the word about his family’s changes. Such a good role model for younger children!
Brittany says
I would eat my cheese with a spoon. And nothing else. Yummm….
Megan says
I love Alouette cheese!! I eat the herby kind all the time with crackers and crunchy veggies – but my favorite thing to eat it with is grapes! Might sound weird, but it’s soo good!
natalie @ southern fit foodie says
I love that brand of cheese! It is very creamy and delicious. I would use it as a spread on bagels, toast, and crackers, but I would also add it into hot dishes like pasta.
Erin says
I would eat it on a bagel!
sana says
I reallyyy want to try Alouete cheese. I would likely use it as a spread on toast, with jam.
Hillary says
I am way into akmak crackers right now so I think it would be Alouette on akmak for my mid-morning snack!
Mona says
yummy! I use that cheese for years in Europe and the Middle East–so tasty! I like it best on crackers
Allie says
I LOVE all cheese and I am always looking to try new ones. We always have a stocked fridge of different cheeses because we put it on everything
Karli Corey says
I would like to use the cheese with popcorn! Dipping the popped kernels in the cheese! YUM!
Mary says
I’d like to use the cheese to make a tasty quesadilla!
Elizabeth @ HobbyLobbyist says
OMG, I love cheese more than chocolate. This giveaway was made for me! I would use the cheese in a decadent breakfast quiche, to be served with mimosas.
Brenna says
I’d love to try it on whole wheat crackers for an afternoon snack!
Kyler says
I would probably put it on a bagel like you did or spread it on some crackers
Megan V. says
I would love to try the cheese on a warm toasted bagel! Yum!
Kalie Kehler says
I would use it on cucumber sandwiches or mini bagel sandwiches. It looks so yummy!
Jenn Brink says
i would eat it on a toasted bagel, a sandwich, or with crackers! yum! 🙂
Lori says
Yum! I would spread it on crackers!
Mel says
I’d love to mix the original into my scrambled eggs for a creamy texture or serve the italian warm on a bagel and dippy egg! Egg + cheese combo is perfect!
Jaime @ raspberrierush says
I would love it on an English muffin with some egg whites and jam! That’s one of my favorite combinations!!
meghan says
mmm put it with tomato sauce for a creamy pasta dish or pizza base 🙂
Joanna says
I would put it on top of chili and mix it in!
Jori says
I would spread it on a blueberry bagel!
Jaime @ raspberrierush says
I would love it on an English muffin with jam and egg whites! One of my favorite combinations any time of the day!
Laurel says
I’d eat with fresh baked bread!
Valerie says
I would use the cheese in a fresh herb dip for a summer party!
Louise says
Yum! I would use it to spread on a bagel for breakfast or dip celery and cucumbers in it for an afternoon snack!
Rachel says
do they have bleu cheese??! I love any cheese with figs and prunes – makes for the best sweet, salty, creamy, gooshy dessert plate ever!!
Liz @ IHeartVegetables says
I’d stuff it in a pita with some cucumbers!
Kristin says
I would love to use the cheese in a wrap, on a bagel or on a salad. Yum!!!
Allison says
I would use it as a dip for pretzels or dip. The italian herb would be good with brushetta!
KarrieWE says
I would melt it down with a little chicken stock and toss in fresh, steamed veggies for an amazing side dish!
Grocery Lane says
Love your blog and have been reading it for a while – what an inspiration! I started mine almost a year ago and would love to know how you go about getting companies to send you samples???
Thanks for sharing your life with us!
Anna says
I would use the cheese spread on my bagels 🙂
Erinn says
I love it on my turkey sandwiches! Or any sandwiches for that matter!
Ashley says
I would use the cheese on sandwiches and wraps! Looks delicious. Is it available at any supermarket?
Devon says
That looks so good! I’m lacking in the food creativity department, so I’d probably spread it on some wheat thins or on a bagel!
Laura says
I’d love to use the cheese in a whole wheat pita sandwich with cucumbers and roasted red peppers! Yum!
Ezzie says
Yum! I’d spread the cheese on top of an everything bagel and eat it alongside a bowl of fresh fruit!
Anu says
In a sandwich!
Kayla says
I’d probably put the cheese in scrambled eggs!
Lauren Folland says
My favorite pork chop recipe is: stuffed pork chops with spinach, feta, sun dried tomatoes, oregano and olive oil. It would be a treat to try a different blend of cheese! YUM
Dionne says
Sounds yummy! On a light English muffin with egg whites and turkey bacon!
Ellie@Fit for the Soul says
You make that stuff like so goooood! I imagine it’s like Laughing Cow…except maybe even better?! Hehe. I would totally use it in scrambled eggs, inside some creamy pasta, or as a spread.
Amanda says
On my pita pizza with turkey pepperoni squash broccoli and onions!
Caitlin says
I Looove alouette cheese on watercress crackers with smoked oysters, weird I know. This is actually a holiday staple for my family and my sisters and I always get a tin of smoked oysters in our Christmas stockings 🙂 my mouth is watering now…
Alyson says
With some whole wheat bread and tuna for a lightened up tuna melt! (and french fries on the side-duh)
Cynthia says
i <3 cheese on any carb!
Bobbi says
I’m always looking for something new to put on a bagel, but I would love to try it with veggies or a toasted baguette!