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First Test

March 17, 2011 by Julie 72 Comments

Today I faced what I would consider to be my first real test of willpower since I swore off sweets during Lent.

At work today, one of my coworkers, Kaylen, was raving about the Big Wheel Provisions food truck that parked itself in downtown Orlando yesterday.

Big Wheel Provisions Truck

She claimed that their food was “gourmet to go” and featured amazingly fresh and delicious local fare. After hearing her speak so highly about the food from the Big Wheel Provisions truck, I just had to see what all the fuss was about. Kaylen, another one of my workers and I took a quick trip to the truck to check it out.

I was immediately impressed with the menu.

Big Wheel Menu

I really wanted to try the “Hot Lunch” special which featured a corned beef sandwich, but since we’re having corned beef for dinner, I held off and decided to save my money since I already packed my lunch anyway. (I really want to go back for lunch sometime soon and try the grilled calamari salad that Kaylen ordered. It looked unreal!)

Once my eyes got to the “Sweets” section of the menu, my mouth started watering. Whoopie pies? Red velvet cupcakes!?

After speaking with the owner of the truck who was so friendly, passionate and just plain cool, I knew I had to buy something and figured Ryan and my sister would appreciate a sweet treat.

I nabbed a whoopie pie for Leslie to enjoy as a reward after her interview today and a red velvet cupcake (the same flavor as our wedding cake!) for Ryan just ‘cuz he’s so great.

Whoopie Pie

Red Velvet Cupcake

That whoopie pie is calling to me. Literally. I can hear it. “Juuuuulie. Eaaaaat me.” I can resist! I’m calling on my inner strength.

While chatting with the owner of the Big Wheel Provisions truck, I saw that they offered a soda called Moxie. When I asked him about it, the owner said it’s really popular in Maine, but isn’t for everyone and ended up giving us a can to try for free!

Moxie

Turns out I’m a Moxie fan! 🙂

Lunch

When we arrived back at the office, I knew I had to break into my lunch or else I would want to dig right into the sweet treats I purchased.

Lunch!

Lunch today was a “grilled” cheese sandwich which I prepared by melting a slice of Swiss cheese on top of a toasted whole wheat hot dog bun before spreading one half with spinach artichoke cream cheese. Double the cheese = double the fun!

I also ate some leftover roasted cauliflower for some veggie pow-ah!

Back to work for a bit. I hope you’re all having a very Happy St. Patrick’s Day!

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Filed Under: Downtown Orlando, Lunch, Uncategorized Tagged With: Big Wheel Provisions, lunch, red velvet

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My name is Julie and I am a full-time blogger, new mama, fitness enthusiast (certified personal trainer and group exercise instructor) and food fanatic (mostly healthy... but also not-so-healthy) living in North Carolina with my husband, dog and baby boy. Thank you for visiting Peanut Butter Fingers! I hope you enjoy little glimpses into my life and have fun trying the sweaty workouts I frequently share and making some of my favorite recipes along the way!

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Comments

  1. Megan @ Loving the little things says

    March 17, 2011 at 3:31 pm

    LOL! It probably wouldn’t have been quite as hard of a test if you didn’t take pics of the treats!
    Just stay away is my motto while I’m giving them up!

    p.s. since you wished us a happy St. Patrick’s Day, it’s only fair that you hop over to my blog and see my st Patrick’s day wishes too. They’re pretty darn cute!

    Reply
    • peanutbutterfingers says

      March 17, 2011 at 3:38 pm

      so, so adorable!

      Reply
  2. Gabriela @ Une Vie Saine says

    March 17, 2011 at 3:32 pm

    Haha, kudos on the willpower!! We have a Tupperware of left over buttercream in the fridge and it’s been a struggle to just not look at it every time I open the door. We’re already one week in though!!

    Reply
  3. Amanda says

    March 17, 2011 at 3:33 pm

    I can’t believe you found Moxie!! One parent served this soda randomly at a high school graduation party and for some weird reason a million jokes came out of it…I thought it tasted so weird. But you’re right, it’s HUGE in Maine. I went to school in NH and learned all about Moxie Day from my Maine friends. …and congrats on your will power!! Stronger than me…

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  4. Brittany (A Healthy Slice of Life) says

    March 17, 2011 at 3:33 pm

    That’s some good SKILL power right there… eating lunch instead of sweets 🙂

    And i totally agree about double the cheese- YUM

    Reply
  5. Kacy says

    March 17, 2011 at 3:34 pm

    Oh Em Gee that red velvet cupcake looks insane. Red velvet is my weakness.

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  6. Meg says

    March 17, 2011 at 3:35 pm

    Ummm I may or may not have scrambled to an isolated location and ever-so-sneakily shoved that whoopie pie in my gullet.

    Hahah, just kidding, except not… 😉

    Kudos to youuu, seriously! And how sweet of you to buy for others – spreading happiness is better than treats anyway! 🙂

    Reply
  7. Kimberly @ Healthy Strides says

    March 17, 2011 at 3:35 pm

    I can totally sympathize. I gave up white potatoes for Lent – no fries, hash browns, mashed taters. Well, my husband wanted fries for a sandwich I was making and I stopped at a fast-food joint on my way home. The smell nearly did me in! I am so impressed that you haven’t touched those sweets!

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  8. Jen says

    March 17, 2011 at 3:35 pm

    Your grilled cheese idea is brilliant!!! The roasted cauliflower looks delicious 🙂

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  9. Abby says

    March 17, 2011 at 3:36 pm

    Happy St. Patty’s! Great willpower! How sweet of you to think of the others! 🙂

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  10. Holly @ Couch Potato Athlete says

    March 17, 2011 at 3:36 pm

    My mom uses hot dog buns as bread — I just can’t. It needs a hot dog or brat to taste good 🙂

    So what is Moxie like? A cola?

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    • peanutbutterfingers says

      March 17, 2011 at 3:39 pm

      it tasted like a mix between regular coke, root beer and something else i can’t place!

      Reply
  11. janetha @ meals and moves says

    March 17, 2011 at 3:36 pm

    props on the resistance, sistah!

    Reply
  12. Tina @ Faith Fitness Fun says

    March 17, 2011 at 3:37 pm

    I know how hard that must be to resist! You definitely can do it though. Just remember the purpose behind the decision. 😉

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  13. Vanessa @ Swift as Shadows says

    March 17, 2011 at 3:37 pm

    That food truck looks awesome — wish there was something like that around here!

    And you’ll be able to have sweets before you know it — just think of how EPIC it will be once you take that first bite of dessert after the 40 days/nights are up! =) My breakfast this morning (coconut cream pie oatmeal) reminded me of dessert — you should try it out to help get you through Lent! =)

    BTW, I’m not Irish either, but there’s still corned beef and cabbage in the crock pot. Holidays are meant to be celebrated! 😉

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    • peanutbutterfingers says

      March 17, 2011 at 3:39 pm

      that sounds flippin’ amazing! the recipe looks easy too!

      Reply
  14. mkr says

    March 17, 2011 at 3:38 pm

    I also gave up sweets for Lent and today was rough. I wanted to get a Frosty from Wendy’s because it’s really warm here in NY. But that’d be cheating, so instead I got a skinny caramel frap from Starbucks…but I think that’s cheating too! But I still slurped it all up 😉

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  15. Hope says

    March 17, 2011 at 3:38 pm

    That red velvet cupcake looks delicious! Good job keeping up with your no sweets challenge! I probably would have needed at least a taste of it. Haha!

    Love your sandwich too! I am a sucker for grilled cheese!

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  16. Emily says

    March 17, 2011 at 3:41 pm

    Just found your blog! Love it! Keep up the good work!! Oh and that whoopie pie…that took strength my friend 🙂

    Reply
  17. Lee @ RealLeeRunning says

    March 17, 2011 at 3:41 pm

    I gave up sweets for Lent too! Those treats look amazing…I am insanely jealous right now! Very impressed with your willpower!

    Reply
  18. Carrie says

    March 17, 2011 at 3:45 pm

    WOW that is WILL POWER to the max!! good job girlie!!! and hey, you still got a great and yummy lunch!

    Reply
  19. Alexis says

    March 17, 2011 at 3:46 pm

    you seriously have more will-power than any catholic that i know (myself included!) you could teach us a thing or two about lent.

    Reply
  20. Amy says

    March 17, 2011 at 3:51 pm

    Food Trucks are so great! It’s like gourmet street food. This Moxie drink sounds interesting, is it just like a variation of soda?

    Reply
  21. Maryann (The Balanced Bean) says

    March 17, 2011 at 3:51 pm

    Congrats on passing the first test…looks like it was a tough one!

    Reply
  22. Alexa @ SImple Eats says

    March 17, 2011 at 3:53 pm

    I completely know how you feel…there has been a whole bowl of chocolate + pb candy in my office (I gave up chocolate for lent.) We will all be so happy when we’ve resisted temptation for this long!

    Reply
  23. Gen says

    March 17, 2011 at 3:55 pm

    I know exactly how you feel!!!!
    That sandwich does look yummy, though! 😀

    Reply
  24. Colleen @ The Lunchbox Diaries says

    March 17, 2011 at 3:56 pm

    Oh my God, Julie! You’re made of steel! That’s pretty impressive.

    Reply
  25. Alyssa says

    March 17, 2011 at 3:58 pm

    AH – good job julie!! Stay tough 🙂 I just started my lent today since I was on vacation and the girls I nanny for wanted to make green cookies for a snack today… first day and already getting weak!

    Reply
  26. Melissa says

    March 17, 2011 at 4:05 pm

    Good work, doll! If you can beat having sweets in your possession and right under your nose, you can do anything! 🙂

    Reply
  27. Lindsay @ The Lean Green Bean says

    March 17, 2011 at 4:10 pm

    ugh…my cousin drinks moxie ALL the time…just could never get into it!

    Reply
  28. Ali @ Ali Runs says

    March 17, 2011 at 4:11 pm

    That red velvet cupcake looks delicious! You definitely have more will power then I ever would…stay strong! 🙂

    Reply
  29. MJ says

    March 17, 2011 at 4:17 pm

    Technically Lent runs for 46 days. Sunday’s don’t count during Lent. I googled to find the reason behind this, and apparently Sunday’s during Lent are considered “mini Easters” or something like that.

    So if any of you are struggling to keep to what you gave up for Lent, you CAN indulge on a Sunday during Lent WITHOUT guilt!

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  30. Parita @ myinnershakti says

    March 17, 2011 at 4:46 pm

    Aww, Julie, I know how you feel! It’s so hard when it’s right in front of your face (and nose)! That’s so sweet of you to get something for your sister and Ryan though. 🙂

    Reply
  31. Heather (Heather's dish) says

    March 17, 2011 at 4:47 pm

    I’m totally drooling over your lunch…holy yum! Extra cheese please!

    Reply
  32. Mary @ Bites and Bliss says

    March 17, 2011 at 4:52 pm

    I haven’t had a whoppie pie in such a long time!! Actually, I’m not sure if I’ve ever had one unless Moon Pies count..

    Reply
  33. Michelle (The Runner's Plate) says

    March 17, 2011 at 5:23 pm

    I’ve resisted trying roasted cauliflower because I don’t like cauliflower plain/raw. What’s your take? Would I like roasted cauliflower if I don’t like raw cauliflower?

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    • Holly (HLD Fashion) says

      March 17, 2011 at 5:30 pm

      i’m not a huge fan of raw cauliflower either. i mean, i’ll eat it, but it smells like bad breath i find! 😛 shake on some spices and roast it in the oven. i LOVE it like that!

      ps. if you can find a greek blend of spices, it’s suuuper duper yummy on cauliflower!

      Reply
    • peanutbutterfingers says

      March 17, 2011 at 7:28 pm

      i agree w/ holly! roasted cauliflower takes on a wholllle new flavor. it’s delicious and definitely worth a try.

      Reply
  34. Holly (HLD Fashion) says

    March 17, 2011 at 5:29 pm

    YAY willpower! i’m sure the fam will appreciate the sweet treats!

    Reply
  35. Shanna, Like Banana says

    March 17, 2011 at 5:31 pm

    Good for you girl! I’d be tempted as well.

    Reply
  36. Laura @ prettylittlewords says

    March 17, 2011 at 5:39 pm

    We have lots of AMAZING food trucks that show up almost every week at our office. They are SOOO good and it’s nearly impossible to resist them, but I try to because they’re loaded with fat and cals. Such is life — kickass willpower, girl!

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  37. Allison @ Happy Tales says

    March 17, 2011 at 5:39 pm

    You did a great job on your first true “temptations test”!!!! The sweets will be there waiting for you when Lent is over, no worries!

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  38. Jenna...lifeinjenneral says

    March 17, 2011 at 5:42 pm

    I.love.cheese.

    Reply
  39. eliza says

    March 17, 2011 at 6:13 pm

    moxie? = gross !!!

    I have lived in ME my whole life and have never liked that stuff. None of my friends like it either so I wouldnt say its really popular in ME either.Just so you know….;)

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  40. Marie says

    March 17, 2011 at 6:24 pm

    Wow, I have to say that is SOME willpower! I have a HUGE sweet tooth. I am not sure those boxes wouldn’t be empty by end of day. Just sayin.’

    Reply
  41. Amy at TheSceneFromMe says

    March 17, 2011 at 6:25 pm

    Oh I bet you are so excited to hit that truck up after Lent is over with! Hopefully it will still be in the same spot for ya!

    Reply
  42. Faith @ lovelyascharged says

    March 17, 2011 at 6:49 pm

    Hey from the 6th floor 🙂 Is it crazy or what that we both blog?

    Reply
  43. Claire @ Un Bello Aperitivo says

    March 17, 2011 at 7:20 pm

    Those desserts look amazing…I’m tempted too!

    What does Moxie taste like?

    Reply
  44. Laura says

    March 17, 2011 at 7:21 pm

    incredible willpower

    Reply
  45. Erin says

    March 17, 2011 at 7:36 pm

    I just found your blog and love it. I’m from NH and Moxie is popular here as well…especially with the older crowd. I worked at a summer camp through high school and college and there was a refrigerator where we could keep sodas and snacks…however, there was a problem with people taking others’ stuff, so one of my friends bought Moxie and never had a problem! He said, “It’s gross…but I know that it will always be there!” Haha!

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  46. Mary Franko says

    March 17, 2011 at 7:43 pm

    Whoopie pies seem to be popular now and there is a great recipe in Canadian Living magazine which is available on their website http://www.canadianliving.ca . That’s for when lent is over of course. Happy St. Patrick’s Day.

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  47. Annette @ EnjoyYourHealthyLife says

    March 17, 2011 at 8:52 pm

    nice job lady–it is HARD to resist treats, but you can do it!!! 🙂

    Reply
  48. Ali (Student On A Health Craze) says

    March 17, 2011 at 9:24 pm

    Believe it or not I had my first EVER whoopie pie yesterday 🙂 It was delicious.

    Reply
  49. Caroline says

    March 17, 2011 at 9:50 pm

    Way to face the temptation straight on! It seriously speaks volumes that you picked up treats for Ryan and your sister, instead of just avoiding the situation. That’s love!

    Do your co-workers know that you gave up sweets? Do you have co-workers offering you cake and candy, or do they know not to ask?

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    • peanutbutterfingers says

      March 18, 2011 at 10:17 am

      they all know. but that doesn’t mean that they don’t try to tempt me! 🙂

      Reply
  50. Sarah @ The Pajama Chef says

    March 17, 2011 at 10:42 pm

    so, totally random but i’d LOVE to live in a place that has its own local, popular soda. i think it’s really fun and americana. 🙂

    Reply
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