• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Skip to footer
  • Home
  • about
  • Pug Partners
  • contact/pr
  • Nav Social Menu

    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • LinkedIn
    • Pinterest
    • Twitter

Runs With Pugs

ok, the pugs don't run, but we do

  • race reports
  • Travel
  • Recipes
  • Link Ups
  • instagram Landing Page

The Latest

runners celebrate earth day

how can runners celebrate earth day?

|week 16| gearing up for summer

5 ways to manage seasonal allergies

friday five: favorite springtime foods

March 27, 2015      34 Comments

TGIF! And that means we are linking up for the Friday Five, with three amazing DC area bloggers: Mary at Mar On the Run, Cynthia at You Signed Up For What?! and Courtney from Eat Pray Run, DC.  Feel free to join the fun with your own Friday Five post and be sure to visit and comment on the other blogs on the linkup!

DC_linkup

 

Our topic for this week is Favorite Springtime Foods.

1. Strawberries

Fresh, in shortcake, plain or with cream, strawberries are spring’s most superb fruit. We don’t always get to pick them fresh, but we do when we can.

Fresh strawberries - Close up free image.
{source}

2. Silver Queen Corn

I can’t eat corn directly off the cob, but I slice off the kernels and can still enjoy. We either boil the ears in a mixture of water, milk and a little bit of sugar, or brush them with butter, sprinkle with pepper and salt and grill. Perfection.

VegCorn
“VegCorn”. Licensed under Public Domain via Wikimedia Commons –

 

3. Pasta Salads

There’s nothing more lovely than dining outside, with homemade pasta salad, full of fresh veggies and herbs and spices.

800px-Pasta_salad_closeup
{source}

 

My favorites are cheese tortellini, tossed in pesto sauce and chilled, and al dente pasta with sliced cherry tomatoes, chunks of fresh mozzarella, kalamata olives, crushed garlic and olive oil.

4. Rita’s Frozen Custard

I’m pretty sure I mentioned this last week, but it’s worth repeating. I haven’t made it to Rita’s yet this season, but it’s coming. I can feel it.

5. Fresh Guacamole

I love sitting on the patio, with a mojito or margaritas and a huge bowl of guacamole.

800px-Guacamole
{source}

 

I like mine chunky, with garlic, red onion, tomato, and corn. Add a splash of lime, pepper and salt and it’s heaven on tortillas (I’m one of those people who think cilantro tastes like soap: no, thank you).

And now I’m hungry.

What are your top five springtime foods?

How do you like your guacamole?

Answer in the comments or create your own Friday Five post and link up!

Related Posts Plugin for WordPress, Blogger...

Reader Interactions

Comments

  1. Anne says

    March 27, 2015 at 10:11 am

    I love corn products like popcorn and corn for Tia rock Laurdoesn’t do much for me with one exception, I read on eat live on his blog I love about the glory of uncooked corn.
    Karen North Carolina we have access to super fresh corn and leaving it on within a day or two of buying it from the farmers market is one of the greatest joys in life I’d highly recommend giving it a try.

    Have a great weekend
    Anne recently posted…Maybe I Should Have Listened to Greg McMillan’s Advice…My Profile

    Reply
    • runswithpugs says

      March 27, 2015 at 11:50 pm

      Oh, fresh corn is so good. And I absolutely love popcorn: air popped with some melted butter and salt. Sometimes, I go to the movies, just so I can have popcorn. So bad, but so good.

      Reply
  2. Christine @ We Run Disney says

    March 27, 2015 at 11:38 am

    I simply love strawberry season! We’re lucky to live in an area that grows them well so there are tons of local small farms/fields where you can pick your own. And I always forget how much I love pasta salad…it reminds me of swim meets since it was a popular snack. Have a great weekend!
    Christine @ We Run Disney recently posted…Favorite spring foods and a confessionMy Profile

    Reply
    • runswithpugs says

      March 27, 2015 at 11:51 pm

      That’s so awesome. Plant City is a few hours away, and apparently they have tons of strawberry fields and a strawberry festival. I really want to check it out one of those days.

      Good pasta salad is awesome.

      Reply
  3. lacey@fairytalesandfitness.com says

    March 27, 2015 at 2:01 pm

    Guacamole and margaritas go hand in hand. Perfect for a summer day!
    lacey@fairytalesandfitness.com recently posted…Running Fuel : New Spring Flavors to Look ForMy Profile

    Reply
    • runswithpugs says

      March 27, 2015 at 11:51 pm

      Truth!

      Reply
  4. Maddie@Dixie Runs says

    March 27, 2015 at 2:25 pm

    MMMMM guacamole… I make mine with cilantro, salt & lime juice. One of my favorite foods, I could eat it with a spoon!

    Reply
    • runswithpugs says

      March 27, 2015 at 11:52 pm

      It’s so delicious.

      Reply
  5. Darlene says

    March 27, 2015 at 2:31 pm

    I love your choices esp the ice cream. Don’t like avocados, though.
    Darlene recently posted…Friday Five: Favorite Springtime FoodsMy Profile

    Reply
    • runswithpugs says

      March 27, 2015 at 11:52 pm

      I never used to like them either. Then I had guac made tableside at a great Mexican restaurant and a love affair was born.

      Reply
  6. Courtney @ Eat Pray Run DC says

    March 27, 2015 at 3:52 pm

    i actually don’t love guac – something about the texture doesn’t work for me. but i’m down with the rest of your list! 🙂
    Courtney @ Eat Pray Run DC recently posted…Favorite Easter RecipesMy Profile

    Reply
    • runswithpugs says

      March 28, 2015 at 12:42 pm

      Oh, boo! It’s such a perfect snack!

      Reply
  7. Mary Beth Jackson says

    March 27, 2015 at 5:58 pm

    3 & 5 are my favorites! I could eat it every week! Right now I can’t get enough strawberries- they have been in my smoothie every day this week! Happy Friday!
    Mary Beth Jackson recently posted…I am loving it Friday!My Profile

    Reply
    • runswithpugs says

      March 28, 2015 at 12:42 pm

      Strawberries are so good. Between me and little man, we have a hard time keeping up with buying them!

      Reply
  8. Beth @ Bolting Butterfly says

    March 27, 2015 at 8:11 pm

    I love Rita’s water ice and custard, the gelatos are the best! Fresh guacamole is great anytime!
    Beth @ Bolting Butterfly recently posted…Five Spring EatsMy Profile

    Reply
    • runswithpugs says

      March 28, 2015 at 12:43 pm

      I do love the gelatos. Best of both worlds!

      Reply
  9. Wendy@Taking the Long Way Home says

    March 27, 2015 at 8:38 pm

    I keep hearing about this Rita’s frozen custard! Must be amazing, since several bloggers have mentioned it!
    Wendy@Taking the Long Way Home recently posted…Dreaming, running, and fishMy Profile

    Reply
    • runswithpugs says

      March 28, 2015 at 12:42 pm

      It’s really, really, really yummy. The ice is good too, but I prefer the frozen custard.

      Reply
  10. Jenny @ TurtleStride says

    March 27, 2015 at 10:42 pm

    This Jersey girl LOVES corn on cob. I look forward to it every year! Sadly, there are no Rita’s anywhere near me. This was such a torture last week!

    Reply
    • runswithpugs says

      March 28, 2015 at 12:42 pm

      Also from Jersey. We used to buy corn from trucks on the side of the road. It was always so good.

      Do you have Kohr Bros?

      Reply
  11. Tamieka@fitballingrunningmom says

    March 28, 2015 at 3:19 am

    mojito or margaritas and a huge bowl of guacamole—yes please!!! i eat mine with plantain chips!

    Reply
    • runswithpugs says

      March 28, 2015 at 12:39 pm

      I never tried that! Thanks for the suggestion!

      Reply
  12. Alanna @ Madeleines & Marathons says

    March 28, 2015 at 1:28 pm

    Yes, to all of these things! Yummy! I don’t think that I’ve ever had guacamole that I didn’t like. It’s even great plain with a little lemon juice, some salt and pepper.

    Reply
    • runswithpugs says

      March 28, 2015 at 1:42 pm

      Sometimes, it’s not as good as others. Maybe just missing a bit of seasoning or the avocados weren’t quite right. It happens, and it’s always very sad when it does.

      Reply
  13. Karen @karenlovestorun says

    March 29, 2015 at 2:34 am

    YES! to all of these foods…and now I am hungry :p
    Karen @karenlovestorun
    Karen @karenlovestorun recently posted…ThirtyMy Profile

    Reply
    • runswithpugs says

      March 29, 2015 at 7:19 pm

      This was a really bad post. The more I thought and the more I read, the hungrier I got!

      Reply
  14. jan says

    March 29, 2015 at 4:28 am

    Mmmmm fresh guac is one of my favorite things EVER. We have a lot of authentic Mexican restaurants and they have the best guacamole! I’m not sure what my favorite springtime foods are…I’ll have to think on that one!
    jan recently posted…Surprise!My Profile

    Reply
    • runswithpugs says

      March 29, 2015 at 7:21 pm

      It’s just so yummy!

      Favorite foods are always hard to choose. There are so many good ones.

      Reply
  15. Karen @ Fit in France says

    March 29, 2015 at 8:02 am

    I love avocados and guacamole. Just cut up onions, tomato and throw in some cilantro and I could eat the whole bowl.
    Karen @ Fit in France recently posted…Eats this weekMy Profile

    Reply
    • runswithpugs says

      March 29, 2015 at 7:25 pm

      I am the same way. Sans cilantro.

      Reply
  16. Abby @ BackAtSquareZero says

    March 30, 2015 at 1:05 am

    For me spring food is all about Easter which is all about sweets:
    jelly beans
    Cadbury Creme Eggs
    Mini Robins Eggs
    Reese’s Eggs
    and every other treat!!!

    I am trying to be good and resist a bit this year.

    Reply
    • runswithpugs says

      March 30, 2015 at 4:51 pm

      I can’t manage the Cadbury Creme Eggs. Yolks skeeve me out, candy or no!

      Reply
  17. John (Daddy Runs a Lot) says

    March 30, 2015 at 2:26 pm

    The difference in our climates is no more apparent than now — corn? That’s a summer food . . . eating corn now, in the spring? Seems sacrilege.

    Though I’ll argue that guacamole is an “anytime” food, but that’s mostly because avocado doesn’t grow anywhere near me, so everything we have in the stores is from Mexico, where they can grow it year-round.
    John (Daddy Runs a Lot) recently posted…Where the random comes to visitMy Profile

    Reply
    • runswithpugs says

      March 30, 2015 at 4:52 pm

      LOL! I can’t help it! We are practically halfway through spring down here!

      Reply

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

CommentLuv badgeShow more posts

This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

Primary Sidebar

well, hello there…

bio
Welcome to Runs With Pugs. My name is Jenn and this is the story of my love affair with running and finding myself through fitness. From C25K to marathon, from triathlon to SUP, from broken leg to the recovery journey... I'm sharing it all. I'm a wife and mother of one, living in NE Florida, in love with travel, adventure, and food. Oh. We have pugs and a hedgehog, too. Thank you for joining us! We're glad to have you along for the ride!
Follow on Bloglovin


Pinterest

find what you’re looking for

recently

  • how can runners celebrate earth day?
  • |week 16| gearing up for summer
  • 5 ways to manage seasonal allergies
  • why bdr safety harbor is my perfect comeback half (+ a discount code)
  • |week 15| bring the heat

Facebook Likes

archives

Footer

disclaimer

I am not a doctor or medical professional, nor do I play one on the internet. This blog reflects my personal experiences on my own fitness and running journey, and the processes that work for me. Before you begin any exercise regiment, please consult your physician.
Before I turn in for the night, a reminder that ju Before I turn in for the night, a reminder that just because Earth Day is coming to an end, the work continues. 

Pick up litter on your runs or works (#plogging). Recycle. Mind your waste. Work to minimize your carbon footprint on this beautiful world we call home.

"The Earth is a fine place and worth fighting for" - Ernest Hemingway

How do you plan to continue the work?

#EarthDay #savetheplanet #lovemotherearth #dogood #bethechange
🌎 Happy Earth Day! 🌍 “The Earth will not 🌎 Happy Earth Day! 🌍 

“The Earth will not continue to offer its harvest, except with faithful stewardship. We cannot say we love the land and then take steps to destroy it for use by future generations.”
—John Paul II

#earthday #DoGood #SaveThePlanet #LoveMotherEarth #BeTheChange
Let’s take a big step forward and smash the rest Let’s take a big step forward and smash the rest of this week!

Yesterday was a tense day, but Im seeing a small light at the end of the tunnel. Now to keep it going. There is always work to do, and the the only way to get it done is to dig right in!

Who’s digging in today?

#Running #SetbackToComeback
*** GIVEAWAY *** One winner will receive one FREE *** GIVEAWAY ***

One winner will receive one FREE month of @StudioSweat onDemand, an incredible platform for some of the best onDemand workouts around!
 
You know I love running, and that I miss
studio workouts, so @StudioSweat has been an incredible solution for my cross training and workout needs. Now, no matter where I am, I can enjoy a variety of top-quality workouts, with engaging, certified trainers at an affordable price.
 
They offer just about EVERYTHING, from
cardio, spin, and sculpt, to stretch and yoga, to youth and travel friendly options. Stream or download your favorite workouts to your available device and you can have a virtual
workouts wherever you are! Each class
description offers the duration, intensity and necessary equipment, so you’re always prepared and ready to go!
 
I’m getting back into spin with the Angry
Music Happy People session (those tracks, tho!), and I love all the incredible stretch options, to help me keep my runner’s muscles healthy!
 
GIVEAWAY RULES
- Follow @RunsWithPugs and @StudioSweat
- Like and save this post
- Tag three friends who would love to
try the Studio SWEAT onDemand platform
- BONUS - share this post to your
stories and tag me (good for one extra
entry)

{US Residents only. Giveaway is in no way endorsed or sponsored by Instagram. Studio Sweat and I just wanted to share the love. Giveaway closes Friday, April 23 at midnight ET. Winner will be selected at random and notified via DM).
 
  @StudioSweat #Giveaway #SSOD #FitnessGiveaway #hosted
Sunny days ahead! Five miles done with the ladies Sunny days ahead!

Five miles done with the ladies! The rain held off again and I’m grateful for that!

Busy day wrapping up school, going out for lunch, making Earth Day cookies, AND getting Dose #2 of my vaccine. Lots of emails to send, too! 

PS - keep watching this space! I’ve got a great giveaway coming up later today! You’re not going to want to miss it!

Anyone else loving this sunshine? 

#Running #SetbackToComeback
I mean.... Look at that pretty sit. This is five I mean....

Look at that pretty sit.

This is five seconds before she launched herself off the patio to go yell at her fur-ends for not inviting her into their yard (@sam3ph)

#pug #sweetlunapug
That feeling when you find your “lost”favorite That feeling when you find your “lost”favorite running tank AND the rain holds off! Winning!

Cool and breezy at the bridge. I didn’t push - it’s going to be a busy week so I want to conserve some energy for the days ahead.

How is Monday treating you?

#Running #SetbackToComeback
Slept in, waited out the worst of the rain and lai Slept in, waited out the worst of the rain and laid out a drizzly 5k walk. I followed that up with an ab and arm workout and am going to park it on the couch for the rest of the day.

I am hopeful that this upcoming week is bright despite the storms. 

How is your Sunday?

#Running #SerbackToComeback
Today, we volunteered on behalf of a Scout working Today, we volunteered on behalf of a Scout working on her Eagle project. Over the course of two days, she led a team of volunteers in the creation of these artificial oyster reefs. 

In total, there are about 400 of these artificial reef pieces, made of oyster 🦪 shells set in concrete with burlap rebar. These blocks will be set along the shoreline to help prevent continued erosion, as well as filter the water and serve as homes for other sea creatures and marine life.

It was such a privilege to be part of this process. 

#scoutlife #saveourplanet #lovewhereyoulive #bethechange #saveouroceans #oyster #volunteer #momlife #momblogger #scoutmom
Chilly, drizzly, ugly morning. Super quick four mi Chilly, drizzly, ugly morning. Super quick four miles before heading off to a conservation project. 

Got my long run done on Thursday so I would be able to fit everything in. Fingers crossed the weather holds so it’s a productive day!

#Running #SetbackToComeback

Copyright © 2021 · Wordpress Theme by Hello Yay!

This site uses cookies: Find out more.