Simple Summer.

June 19, 2012

I am most definitely in need of a second shower today – after all that attic work and then a later afternoon steamy walk with Faith, followed by some pool deck reading before yoga, then yoga, I’m all sweat!

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I had a little time to kill inbetween our walk and yoga, so I went up to the rooftop of ACAC for a little reading.

Shade please! [Too bad I left my suit at home]

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Prepared with a snack: 2 dates and a handful of vanilla maple almonds

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Yoga was a great stretch, and then I walked home to dinner on the table.

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Karen brought over some sausage lasagna she made and all we had to do was heat it up. It was a fabulous lasagna – it’s Karen’s specialty!

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On the side – the usual. Garden greens (love how tender our buttercrunch lettuce is!) with avocado and pecans, and a dressing of just a drizzle of honey and olive oil.

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After dinner playing!

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I should probably be in the basement – it’s about 20 degrees cooler down there!

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1 Susan H. @ The Food Allergy Chronicles June 19, 2012 at 7:33 pm

We are in a heat wave here in Southern Ontario…we finally broke down and put on the AC tonight! Tomorrow I am baking up a storm of allergen friendly cupcakes for my son’s Grade 8 Graduation…with the humidex to hit somewhere in the 40 Celcius range…I think I might be needing it! Lasagne with salad looks awesome! So cheesy!

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2 Christina June 19, 2012 at 7:34 pm

Hi! I know you have posted this before but can I ask where you got that wooded table on your porch? Did you guys make it?

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3 KathEats June 19, 2012 at 7:36 pm

Matt made it!

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4 Jordan @ Bake Write Sleep June 19, 2012 at 7:52 pm

Those almonds look great… Never heard of them until now, thanks! =]

I post wayyyyyy too many pictures of my cats on Instagram. They just do such cute things… But sometimes I look at my feed and think maybe no one else thinks so hahaha

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5 Ali @ Peaches and Football June 19, 2012 at 8:09 pm

It was 95 here in WI today and H U M I D. I went out on my porch to water my plants and it’s still super thick. Definitely head to the basement – I can’t believe you managed a walk in this. Holy cow! :-)

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6 Katie @ Peace Love & Oats June 19, 2012 at 8:12 pm

that lasagna looks so delicious, even better than the pretzels and cheese from this afternoon!

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7 kristen @ verbs and vignettes June 19, 2012 at 8:12 pm

that cat is too much! haha. and karen’s dish looks good enough to be a specialty! [minus the sausage.] I just had cheesy delicious pasta from my favorite Italian restaurant. but now I either need bedtime or a pre-bedtime nap. :p

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8 Sarena (The Non-Dairy Queen) June 19, 2012 at 8:14 pm

That dinner looks perfect. Ya gotta love a home made heat and eat meal like that! Enjoy your night Kath!

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9 Averie @ Averie Cooks June 19, 2012 at 8:19 pm

homegrown lettuce, the lasagna, and the vanilla maple almonds …with yoga…perfect day!

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10 Mom June 19, 2012 at 8:32 pm

Hi Pumpkin!

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11 Katie @ Talk Less, Say More June 19, 2012 at 8:35 pm

Mmm I love lasagna. I think I’m do for making a pan so I can freeze the leftovers for easy re-heatable dinners!

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12 Michele Sparrow June 19, 2012 at 8:40 pm

That close up photograph of you shows just how beautiful your skin is! It’s like porcelain!

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13 Jodi @ Jodi, Fat or Not June 19, 2012 at 8:58 pm

Butter lettuce is the best – I’m obsessed!

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14 Stephanie @ Joy in The Journey June 19, 2012 at 9:01 pm

I absolutely adore how simple and delicious all of your salads look!

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15 Annette @FitnessPerks June 19, 2012 at 9:08 pm

Mmmm I love a good side salad. Looks so crisp and fresh!

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16 Heather June 19, 2012 at 9:15 pm

That lasagna looks ah-mazing. Is it the same basic lasagna recipe of Karen’s you’ve posted before?

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17 KathEats June 19, 2012 at 9:20 pm

I think slightly different… With ricotta and sausage instead of cottage cheese and veggies

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18 Angel7 June 19, 2012 at 9:21 pm

Our daughter & I were totally in the pool today, because it was very hot outside! It was even 90 degrees around 6:45PM or so.

http://faithfulsolutions.blogspot.com/

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19 j3nn June 19, 2012 at 9:22 pm

Ibarely started my garden and you have been eating. Yours for weeks! Gah. I’m behind on life, lol.

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20 Maria June 19, 2012 at 9:30 pm

Hi Kath,

First of all, I love when you are back home from travelling because I love to see what you and Matt make at home. It’s far more interesting than any restaurant orders.! Simple yet so creative.

Question about the avocado and something that I struggle with. Do you end up using the entire avocado at once? Is that why it looks so fresh? I usually use half on my salads and the other half goes into the fridge for the next day. But the next day, it’s inevitably brown. :/ The lime/lemon juice on top doesn’t work that well….thanks.

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21 KathEats June 19, 2012 at 9:42 pm

This one is two days old, stored in fridge, with pit, in plastic wrap. I think you have to eat them sooner than you think to keep them green longer

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22 Kayley Ray June 19, 2012 at 9:55 pm

Before reading your blog I never would have imagined using simply olive oil and honey on a salad. Now, that’s all I prefer. Thanks for always inspiring me to think outside of the box (or bottle rather)!

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23 Andrea June 19, 2012 at 11:32 pm

WOAH. Stop for a second. WHERE is that rooftop pool/patio? It’s amazing! I wish I had somewhere like that to bask in the sun…

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24 KathEats June 20, 2012 at 6:10 am

At my gym!

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25 Khushboo June 19, 2012 at 11:39 pm

Love that salad- so simple yet flavorful!

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26 Emily Butler June 20, 2012 at 1:49 am

Oh thos almonds look good, as does the lasagna! it has been stinkin hot here in PA too! Definitely worse though when you’re pregnant!

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27 Ellie June 20, 2012 at 2:09 am

Please could Karen share the recipe for the lasagna? It looks delicious. It would be great to see a guest post from her!

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28 Fran@ Broken Cookies Don't Count June 20, 2012 at 5:57 am

It’s great when someone else gets dinner ready for you! Excellent!

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29 Hope @ With A Side Of Hope June 20, 2012 at 6:22 am

That lasagna looks delicious! :) I love when dinners are quick and easy like that.

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30 Jodie June 20, 2012 at 6:31 am

Is the cat yours or the neighbours?

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31 KathEats June 20, 2012 at 7:25 am

The neighbors – she just comes over all.the.time

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32 Chelsea @ One Healthy Munchkin June 20, 2012 at 6:40 am

The basement is my favourite place to escape to on hot days! Sometimes I’ll even set up a bed on the couch and sleep down there!

Also that rooftop deck looks so peaceful! What a great place to relax.

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33 Molly @ RDexposed June 20, 2012 at 7:21 am

Have you been trying to explain to the cat that a baby is coming along and that its play time will be decreased in months to come? Ha

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34 Cait's Plate June 20, 2012 at 8:47 am

Ooooh sausage lasagna!? I LOVE that idea!

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35 Ashley @ Hudson on the Potomac June 20, 2012 at 2:03 pm

Vanilla maple almond? Yum! Karen’s sausage lasagna sounds wonderful too!!!

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36 Lexi @ You, Me, & A World to See June 24, 2012 at 7:17 pm

I really need to jump on that honey + oil bandwagon. Sounds so light/refreshing :)

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