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March 4, 2015 By Laura

We picked up an additional passenger.

He was begging to jump in the car with two women.

Me, Elvis, and Vegas

We had so much fun in Graceland we had to keep the party going all the way to Oklahoma.  You can follow his (and our) shenanigans on the Instagram.

Bobble Elvis has been a huge hit so far.  He was even recognized in Little Rock where we stopped to have lunch with the lovely Heather and her husband.

Heather and me


This WIAW is a day of eats on the road.  We’re embracing the impulsive life.

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Read on for my eats, and then check out Jenn’s blog for everyone else’s delicious creations!


Breakfast:

The usual morning cocktail followed by my morning sludge.  Even on the road.

The Courtyard Marriott has a decent turkey-egg white breakfast sandwich.  Except for the runny cheese… I scraped that off.

Courtyard breakfast sandwich

Lunch:

Unpictured banana pudding, followed by a grilled banana and peanut butter sandwich from a Graceland tourist spot.  I ate some BBQ Quest chips too.

Banana Sandwich and Elvis

Dinner:

Vegas and I met Heather and her husband for an early dinner at Baja Grill in Little Rock.  I’ve never met Heather in “real” life before, so it was really cool to connect after reading her blog for years!  I love with bloggers are exactly the same in real life as they are on paper… errr… the web.

We had beers and some delicious Mexican-ish food.  I ordered the “Pig Sooey” burrito bowl.  BBQ pork that I had to fight Elvis for.  Mmmmm…. pig.

Baja Grill

Snacks:

Too many M&Ms and Combos.  Vanilla Frosting Combos, specifically.  Don’t buy them… they’re like crack. 😉

Combos and MnMs

***

This trip is actually flying by!  It’s been fun… but my butt hurts from all the sitting!

Have you ever had a banana-peanut butter sandwich?  My mom used to make them for us with mayo.  #strangebutgood

What are your favorite M&Ms?  I love the peanut butter.  Vegas likes the peanut best.

Filed Under: Travel Tagged With: breakfast, dinner, Elvis, Little Rock, lunch, Marriott, snacks, WIAW

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Comments

  1. Khushboo says

    March 4, 2015 at 1:12 AM

    Ooh I’m with Vegas- Peanut M & Ms are the best! And hell yes to PB & Banana sandwiches…even better when they’re toast & get all ooey gooey delicious!

  2. lindsay says

    March 4, 2015 at 2:48 AM

    you have me craving a grilled PB and Banana. ah uh ah uh! ahh i’m so pumped you are almost HOME!!

    • Laura says

      March 6, 2015 at 1:39 PM

      You have me caving the ocean! Thinking of you two today!

  3. Arman @ thebigmansworld says

    March 4, 2015 at 3:36 AM

    I think you need to Elvis-fy your evening batter frozen concoction. Not going to lie, been jealous of your instagram feed these past few days!

    Dark chocolate peanut butter M + M’s from NYC. The purple ones.

  4. Carla says

    March 4, 2015 at 5:27 AM

    I LOVE YOU GUYS and am loving that youre bringing us along on yer trip.

    xoxo

  5. Allie says

    March 4, 2015 at 5:55 AM

    I love all things Elvis and that bobble head is just awesome. And I think I now have to make a grilled PB and banana sandwich! That’s good for breakfast, right?

    • Laura says

      March 6, 2015 at 1:46 PM

      Fruit is always good for breakfast! 😉

  6. Megan @ Skinny Fitalicious says

    March 4, 2015 at 6:13 AM

    I’ve never had a peanut butter banana sandwich. I feel deprived and now I must try!

  7. Jen @ Chase the Red Grape says

    March 4, 2015 at 6:28 AM

    My husband and I went to Graceland on our honeymoon as part of our tour of the South – I’m not a massive Elvis fan but it turned out to be one of the highlights of our trip!
    We only have 2 types of M&Ms in the UK, peanut and regular! #FOMO!

    • Laura says

      March 6, 2015 at 1:47 PM

      I didn’t really know what to expect, but it was one of my favorites too! All those gold/platinum records blew me away!

  8. Susie @ SuzLyfe says

    March 4, 2015 at 6:41 AM

    Crispy m&ms. I even went as one for Halloween.

    • Laura says

      March 6, 2015 at 1:48 PM

      That IS true love! 🙂

  9. Dietitan Jess says

    March 4, 2015 at 7:19 AM

    Such an adventure! My one friend has made a cross country trip 3 times, I can’t believe I’ve never done it. I have a West Coast trip planned for May though so Youll have to share you road trippin tips! Safe travels 🙂

    • Laura says

      March 6, 2015 at 1:50 PM

      You’re going to love it! I am a little sad it’s over now. Let me know when you go. Will you take I-40? Come to San Diego! 🙂

  10. Kaila @healthyhelperblog! says

    March 4, 2015 at 8:11 AM

    I have been loving all the FB pics!! Looks like you two are having a great tripe!

  11. Tara @ Sweat like a Pig says

    March 4, 2015 at 8:23 AM

    I think this is your best WIAW to date! How did I not know that peanut butter and banana sandwiches were a thing?! What are almond M&Ms like? I can’t imagine them being as good as peanuts, my true faves!

    • Laura says

      March 6, 2015 at 1:53 PM

      I thought of you the whole time I was writing this. LOL! You must try the sandwich. Bonus points if you grill it in mayo instead of butter (it makes the toast crispier!). The M&Ms are delish. I love almonds though. Come to the Staes and I’ll buy them all to do a tasting with you.

  12. Heather (Where's the Beach) says

    March 4, 2015 at 9:10 AM

    Almond M&Ms for me please! I’m loving seeing all the pics from your trek across the US. Glad you’re making the most of it. And it was so nice meeting you guys!

  13. Courtney Bentley says

    March 4, 2015 at 9:20 AM

    How fun I love meeting other bloggers! I would love to go on a roadtrip! xo C

  14. Debra says

    March 4, 2015 at 10:07 AM

    You came through OK????? Darn it! I would have treated you to adult beverages at a favorite spot! Hope you got through without ice and snow!

    • Laura says

      March 6, 2015 at 1:55 PM

      Awwww… I wish I ‘d thought of it! We just missed all the bad weather – lucky we’re not further East today!

  15. Lauren says

    March 4, 2015 at 10:37 AM

    PB+Banana+Honey was a real favorite growing up. I’m with you on the peanut butter M&M’s. I cannot even buy them because I will eat that ENTIRE package. Thank goodness I can’t eat combos because that vanilla frosting flavor sounds AMAZING. Hmm think I have a sweet tooth?

    Safe travels!

  16. Shashi at RunninSrilankan says

    March 4, 2015 at 11:24 AM

    PB & Banana sandwiches – are so good -i replace the bread with graham crackers and its sinful! But mayo…hmmm…now am intrigued!
    Safe travels Laura!

  17. Shashi at RunninSrilankan says

    March 4, 2015 at 11:26 AM

    Oh and thanks for the tip on where to get that rum jam – I am heading to Fresh Market this weekend!

    • Laura says

      March 6, 2015 at 1:57 PM

      Let me know what you think if you find it! They had several flavors… it was a tough choice!

  18. Kristina says

    March 4, 2015 at 12:39 PM

    peanut butter m & ms all the way. and those combos.

    Jason and I had an awesome time on our THREE WEEK road trip for the first half of our honeymoon… but yes, we would get antsy with all the sitting, and thankfully had planned a route that included many stops and sights during the days. sometimes I’d just have to get out of the car and run around in a field!

    following along – makes me smile big to see you on such a fun adventure!

    • Laura says

      March 6, 2015 at 1:59 PM

      We almost did pull over and go running a few times! I would love to do it for 3 weeks though – we’ve had SO much fun. And we’ve loved all of your commentary – you’ve been the topic of more than one conversation. Meet up SOON!!!

  19. Missy says

    March 4, 2015 at 12:41 PM

    PB and Banana is just the base camp from which to go on many wonderful (and strange but good) sandwich adventures.

    Add Bacon. Or and egg. Or both. Or add fried chicken with syrup and eat it on a waffle.

    I love peanut butter and mayo sandwiches but savory style. I add onion, tomato and pickles. And I use vegenaisse because it doesnt taste like real mayo.

    Peanut M&Ms for REAL.
    Birthday Cake are pretty righteous though.
    Basically, I really wouldnt kick any M&M flavor out of bed.
    Happy road tripping!

    • Laura says

      March 6, 2015 at 2:00 PM

      This whole thing cracked me up. And I’m from the South… you know we love our chicken and waffles! 😉

  20. K / Pure & Complex says

    March 4, 2015 at 1:11 PM

    I love your photos girl. You guys look hilariously cute. And just look at those M&M’s. You know you started something right lol. I’m headed to the corner and go get me some lol.

    • Laura says

      March 6, 2015 at 2:00 PM

      Thanks K! Were having the time of our lives!

  21. Ashley @ A Lady Goes West says

    March 4, 2015 at 2:28 PM

    Yes, on the PB&B. That’s what I call it, and I used to make them all the time. It’s actually a great re-fuel meal after a tough workout. 🙂 Have fun on the trip!!!

  22. danielle says

    March 4, 2015 at 4:17 PM

    i want a bobble-head Elvis!!! for our wedding i had or minister dress up like Elvis and present us at the reception, and all of our ceremonial music were Elvis songs. i’m NOT kidding!!! oh man i wish ya’ll could have been there. So. Much. Fun. elvis is the king. and our wedding was not all about Elvis, i just like doing really random and outrageous things for fun. we both love music and having fun so there ya go 🙂
    sadly i have not had a PB and banana sandwich.. so sad! i need to have one. i grew up in a predominatly asian household and we just didn’t have sandwiches. by the time i discovered them i kinda didn’t get it. i know, so sad! i have lots of catching up to do. right now i love avocado sandwiches, or just avocado anything.
    i’m all about the dark chocolate peanut M&M’s – i just found them recently and went bonkers on them. i’m still recovering lol.
    love your travelin eats and posts!

    • Laura says

      March 6, 2015 at 2:05 PM

      Did you really?!?! I told Vegas I wanted to come back to Vegas after we got married and get fake wedding pics with Elvis. Maybe we need to revisit that idea…

      What about an avocado-banana sandwich?! I am going to have to explore that…

  23. Christine @ Love, Life, Surf says

    March 4, 2015 at 9:38 PM

    I’ve LOVED seeing all the pictures of Elvis traveling across the country!

  24. Jody - Fit at 57 says

    March 4, 2015 at 10:40 PM

    I am loving your IG pics!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    • Laura says

      March 6, 2015 at 2:06 PM

      Thanks Jody! 🙂

  25. Sippitysup says

    March 5, 2015 at 10:16 AM

    I hope you bought those sunglasses. You need them in your life. Really. GREG

    • Laura says

      March 6, 2015 at 2:07 PM

      I’m having some serious non-buyers remorse.

      Which wine festival in CA should we take him to first?! 😉

  26. Cassi says

    March 5, 2015 at 10:39 AM

    I often had a PB banana sandwich, with or without jelly, growing up.

  27. Kim says

    March 5, 2015 at 8:49 PM

    So cool that y’all were able to have dinner with Heather & Jason!!!

    • Laura says

      March 6, 2015 at 2:12 PM

      It was so fun! They’re both great people!

  28. Abby @ BackAtSquareZero says

    March 5, 2015 at 9:47 PM

    I have never met an M&M I didn’t like. And no matter the size bag I seem to think it is a single serving. I can never decide if PB or peanut is my fav.

    • Laura says

      March 6, 2015 at 2:14 PM

      You mean they aren’t all meant to be a single serving? 😉

  29. Meghan@CleanEatsFastFeets says

    March 8, 2015 at 8:21 PM

    I’ll forgive the whole scrapping off the cheese bit considering it looked like plastic.

    I’m glad you, Vegas and Elvis had such a great trip.

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