Got my secret video project done this AM, so Friday is looked much more wide open 
Then it was off to the gym. I met Victoria in the cardio area for 20 minutes of Stairmaster before we went into Sculpt class. Yet again, the class left me shaking. I can’t stand that burn when your muscle is SOOOO tied and you think you’re done and she says “One more set!! 16….15….14…” ARGH! So much pain!! But I survived 
Oatmeal fueled me well this morning and by 1PM I was ready to eat -
Yep, that’s a good ol’ hot dog!!
Applegate Farms sent me some dog-shaped goodies! Um, a LOT of goodies!!! Most are going in the freezer to be enjoyed throughout the fall.
I started the taste exploration with a good old fashioned nitrate-free, organic, grass-fed hot dog. There’s zero guilt in this dog! They are 110 calories each and come with a piece of mind. Sure hot dogs are a bit high in fat + saturated fat, but consider I do not dine on red meat, whole milk, sausage, french fries etc. on a daily basis, no worries here. The nutritional info can be found here.
I didn’t have time to grill him, so I nuked until hot and put on a toasted fresh Great Harvest bun (which Matt made for me this morning – otherwise I would have just had it wrapped in a slice of bread!) + ketchup and mustard. It was totally awesome!!! I can’t tell you the last time I had an old fashioned hot dog. What delicious flavor! Could have been the grass-fed beef, which I actually prefer to regular these days. (I can’t describe the difference – it’s almost gamier (is that a word?))
Served with grapes
And a salad
Greens dressed in olive oil topped with some leftover sweet potato fries, carrot, green beans and the very last of my hummus.
My dog was very filling, though, so I only ate half of the salad (and of course all the good toppings!) and am saving the rest for later.
Beverage -
Sleeping Beauty. He loves his floor naps!!
I’m off to a walking study session, then test + class, then home to a husband-made soup.
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Applegate farms have some of my favorite chicken sausages! it’s funny Matt sleeps like that…my dad used to “power nap” on the floor.
I love applegate farms products, but never tried there hot dogs, looks pretty good!
Another great LaCroix! Love the napping picture!
oh man, that’s quite a spread!
we got some yummy chicken garlic sausages at costco-i never knew i’d like a sausage (not in a bun) for dinner till we got them…
which reminds me, i think there are still two hiding in the freezer!
My boyfriend would be SO JEALOUS of all the Applegate farms stuff you got!! He loves their sausages so much more than any other brand and bought a pack of their hot dogs a couple weeks ago – he hadn’t eaten a hot dog in years prior to that because of all the junk in most of them. Enjoy everything!
Wow I can never eat that few grapes. Multiply that by 5 and that’s what I eat in a sitting.
I am still obsessed with your photos and look forward to see them getting even better with practice! The food is seriously delectable.
I rarely eat red meat but I much prefer grass fed beef- I can totally taste the difference too.
That assortment looks fabulous. Applegate farms isn’t readily available in my area. Looks like something else I need to track down when I travel!
You’ve got a lot of hot dogs to try, ha ha!
And what a sleeping beauty:)
xxx Julia (Taste of Living)
Kath~
That was me this morning…took me everything I had to get in those last few reps. It helps to have a coach screaming at you though:)
Lunch looks nummy!
B
So I made my first ever “kerf” inspired oatmeal…oats, strawberry, a little kashi go-lean and almond butter – a first using the almond butter, and it was SOOOO delish!! I think your blog is starting to rub off on me!
I’ve never tried any of applegate’s products, but they sure do look good!
Aww. Sleepy guy!
I love Applegate hot dogs as well, and I totally know what you mean about the grass fed taste being different.
Ryan and I love using them to make homemade chili dogs. Yummmm…… Hot dogs remind me of summer and backyard evenings.
PS Kick ass photos!!
YUM!! I usually only have a hot dog about once a year at a sporting event! I doubt they are nitrate free there…I would love to try Applegate. All the varieties looks amazing! Can’t wait to read your reviews on the rest.
Courtney
Adventures in Tri-ing
What a yummy looking hot dog! You photos are great!
ooooh hot dog sounds great right now! it looks like they sent you lots of yummy varieties to choose from in the future. YUM.
I just found Applegate hot dogs last night at our local HEB. The only other place around here is Whole Foods in Austin that carries the products, so I thought I was out of luck! I saw the regular hot dogs, but opted for the turkey hot dogs to try out. They are 40 calories each, and since I’m watching my calorie intake, I decided that would be suitable! Got the La Croix too which I’ve had for lunch!
PS, love your blog!
I will admit that I do love beef hot dogs. It’s great to know there’s another great option out there.
I agree that grass fed beef does taste a big gamier. I have been trying to put my finger on the taste and I think you nailed it on the head. The sad part is that for years and years, I believed that it was supposed to taste the other way! But, now I know better!
As a graphic designer/artist – I’m loving your photos. Wasn’t craving hot dogs…now I want one
) Awesome Kath, so excited for you and your new camera.
WOW!
That’s an awesome package from Applegate Farms, they rock!
Your hot dog looks soo yummy!
Jenn
mmm i totally need a hot dog now!! looks delish!
Love Applegate products!
PS: Loving your new pics with your new camera
I’ve never had any Applegate products–sounds great!
I’m loving your side salad though, sweet potato fries are great on top of anything!
Oooh, I’ve been avoiding hot dogs, even the light ones, because of all the “stuff” in them, but these sound really good! The nutritional info is great for a hot dog! I’ll have to look for those!
I really like the Cran-Raspberry La Croix, too
wow, I didn’t even know Applegate Farms MADE that many products! We must not have many here.
I need to find them – the flavors sound great!
have a great afternoon!
I love hot dogs, but they’re generally SUPER unhealthy! I need to find those healthy, organic ones! Yum!!
xo
K
Hey! Thank you for the info on Applegate Farms.I just found out they sell them where I live.I living cooking dogs on my Foreman Grill:-)
That salad looks wonderful!
I don’t think I’ve had an Applegate hot dog before, I’ve always gone with Al Fresco or trader joe’s. But as long as they’re all natural I definitely want to give them a try
Quite a selection of hot dog flavors! I’m a fan of the ones with a little spice to them.
Umm your boy slayed out on the floor like that is about the cutest thing ever! Haha.
Yay for Applegate Farms – love them
I love hot dogs and never get to eat them since I started ethical eating.
Now that Applegate makes ethical-eating-friendly ones, I’ve got to try them out!
My husband sleeps just like that! He especially likes it when he can lay in the spot where the warm sun has been.
I agree that there is a different taste to grass-fed beef. I feel like it’s eating a whole carrot instead of baby carrots. It tastes like it’s “supposed” to taste like! That’s one of the main reasons I like to eat organic whole foods…the taste is “true”!
Yummmy! I used to love hot dogs but I don’t like the ingredients. I’ll have to check these out at the grocery or TJ’s
So fun to be a kid again!
I love the occassional hot dog. I’ll have to check those out since you gave them a good review. The other stuff looks good too!
Yum, I’m a sucker for an old school hot dog!! I also love floor naps too
I love Applegate farms, and what a great review of this product. I’ll definitely look for it in stores.
LOVE that side salad. Sweet potato fries?? YUM!
i am not a big hot dog fan :/
hope you do well on your test tonight!!
jenna
Ugh.
did you have to ruin your hot dog with ketchup?
If you couldn’t tell by my comment, I’m from Chicago. Here in Chicago, Ketchup and hot dogs don’t mix. Seriously, please only put mustard on your hot dog.
If you’d like more condiments, I suggest pickle relish, sliced onions, celery salt, cucumber, tomato, mustard, and sport peppers. Now, that’s a hot dog.
those dogs look great! as does sleeping on the floor….
hey kath,
I have a research conference coming up soon and have an abstract brewing on my blog but would love your input as well as anyone interested on how to make it better. If you or anyone who is interested in women and nutrition (everyone) don’t mind just stopping by my blog to give your opinion it would be greatly appreciated!
Sometimes I get weird cravings for hot dogs–odd since I really hate the taste of beef! I’ve been turning to turkey dogs when I need a fix–but I think I’ve realized its the toppings (by that I mean sauerkraut!) that i crave, not the dog itself…
Love the sweet potato in the salad btw
kath,
Thanks for catching that. I re-posted and hopefully it should make more sense now. I really appreicate you taking the time to check my blog out.
Those grapes look so good! Where I live (New Zealand) it’s not the season for anything like that and I live on fruit! Lol! Can’t wait for late summer/autumn!
Yum! A hot dog sounds so good right now; I can’t remember the last time I had one! Some veggie chili on top would have sent that lunch over the edge for me!
kath
i know a zillion people have asked you, but can you please do anything about the extra extraneous characters that keep popping up??
thanks – still love the blogging!!
Enjoy your blog.
I have to be honest and say I find it a bit pretentious to have a list of blogging awards on the blog though.
It’s pretty obvious you are angling for votes….
anyways I am sucka and did vote for ya,but I am sure you would win some without the “helpful hint”!
I just had their Chicken and Turkey Sweet Italian Sausage….so good!!! You will love it!
I have also oddly enough had a hankering for hot dog, maybe I’ll get those next time!
a spinach and feta hot dog sounds awesome! what a cool package!
Scott,
How dare you even consider putting ONIONS on a hot dog!!!
grammie2maddie,
I really don’t know how to fix them. Perhaps a browser update?
I thought they had all cleared up
Kath
hi kath.. just wondering.. the sweet poato fries.. how do u store them if you don’t finish ‘em? fridge? Will it still be good?
jac
Applegate Farms is a great company… lucky you!
I tossed some leftover sweet potato fries on a salad earlier this week, and was impressed by what a fantastic addition they made. I’ll have to keep that in mind!
Jac,
Just in a tupperware in the fridge. They get a little soggier but are still good.
K
Those are my favorite hot dogs by far! I found them early this summer and they made an appearance in every BBQ and Cookout we had!
I just looked into the Applegate Farms website and I was EXCITED when I found out they actually sell these at my local grocery store!! I am so excited to buy some tonight!!
haha that is so Eric on the floor too. I should post the pic tonight or tomorrow on the blog.
I love those great uncured hot dogs!
How do you *deal* with some of these comments? haha!