SO SO SO SO HAPPY!!!
It’s big. It’s fast. And Windows 7 has some really cool features.
Such as….a snipper! Remember the old Print Screen —> Open Paint —> Save as JPG?
Now you can just snip and paste anything on your screen!! And you can write or highlight on it too.
Like my double window post in the works!
There’s also a nice updated sticky note feature. Remember in Vista how it was over on the sidebar, small and very limited? Now you can open a note and stick it anywhere. So nice for little jots!
Old computer is up in storage now. Not sure if we should keep it or donate it. There’s that pack rat coming out again! Since we’re moving next year we should probably donate it, but you never know when you need a perfectly good, although slow, computer!
I spent the afternoon transferring files from one computer to another (Windows 7 had a handy wireless program for that too, although it took forever!), packing for FoodBuzz (tried to be as neat as possible!) and doing some work. I was so busy I didn’t get hungry for a snack. Love days like that!
They’re baaaaaaaaaacccckkkkk
Honest Foods has a redesigned product + package and a box of them arrived in the mail today! Remember the days when I ate granola plank on oatmeal everyday? I’m excited to have a little taste of that again. They are slightly lower in calories than the old ones and sport a brighter package. These are one of my favorite bars of all time (as a reader asked me earlier today)
Dinner tonight was "eat what you want" to use up some leftovers in the fridge. I planned on some pumpkin risotto and couldn’t resist another quesadilla!! I love quesadillas and have been living up having tortillas on hand this week 
I warmed up some risotto (which tastes like mac + cheese!) and spread it out with some sliced DATES and WALNUTS. Perfect combo of cheesy, sweet + nutty!
Munch.
I also made a side salad with arugula and romaine tossed in some Annie’s Gingerly dressing and BethT’s spiced nuts!
Can’t get enough POM + Tonics these days! But it left me chilled to the bone. Sipping hot tea now!
Matt dug back into last night’s gelato and I asked him to pack me a bite. Instead of on his spoon, he brought the single bite in a little pinch bowl – topped with some peanut butter. It was tiny + tasty.
I’ve got an early morning and a lot day of traveling tomorrow – but a pot of gold at the end!! Can’t wait to meet so many FoodBuzz bloggers.
I will miss Matt and my computer and my
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WIndows 7 looks awesome! What kind of computer did you get? It’s very sleek & pretty!
I just posted it at the end of this post: http://www.katheats.com/blogging-machine/#comment-120359
Have so much fun at Foodbuzz! I can’t believe it’s already here!
Which is better: POM and club soda? POM and tonic? POM and water? POM and alcohol
?
Krista- my favorite combo is POM and seltzer. yummmmm.
See you tomorrow Kath! Weeeeee!
I say POM + Tonic!!! POM + Water definitely loses.
I love that Matt brought you tiny bowl with one little bite. So cute!
Honest Food bars are the best- especially the blueberry flavor.
Granola planks are so fun! I need to find me some STAT.
Happy Travels!
I want a new computer now!
I love the tiny bite in a bowl! Have fun playing with the new computer and have a safe trip out west!
Windows 7 is that cool?! Want want
That tiny bowl is the cutest thing ever. Glad you enjoyed the bite 
Mmmm quesadillas are so versatile! The best! Extrreeeeemmeeeely jealous of your comp! And its largessss
Your new toy makes me want to get one! Thank god thanksgiving is soon
I was wondering if those Honest planks taste any good… Have a great flight tomorrow!
I love my laptop but I definitely have monitor envy. That screen is huge! That snipped tool sounds great. I might have to upgrade.
Have a great time in California!!
You’ve inspired me to pick up some pom and tonic this weekend
Having new toys is fun. Especially when they make life easier
SUCH a neat computer Kath. I’m so jealous!
LOVE those new honest food bars. The texture is amazing and the flavor is so delicious. Almost cookie-like, but amazingly healthy!
haha!
those features of windows 7 sounds a lot like mac OS X (though probably a little less awesome)
safe travels! hope the weekend is superfun.
I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but Vista had a snipping tool too. Your print screen technique sounds painful!
Enjoy the new computer. Can’t wait to upgrade my own to Windows 7 this weekend.
have fun on your trip!
Windows 7 Looks really cool – now it’s almost no difference with Mac. that’s really great.
btw I have see your POM+tonic for several days, consecutively:-) you are really addicted!
Have a safe flight, looking forward to seeing you!
love the new computer! so jealous you are going to foodbuzz
jenna
your computer’s beautiful! i am sure there is someone who will greatly benefit from your old computer!
I seriously need to try your risotto quesadilla! It really is the best idea ever! And I’m sure with the fruit and nuts, that just takes it to a whole new level!
Ha! I’ve had Windows 7 for months now (the perks of working for The Man) and I didn’t even know about half of the things you’ve mentioned!
I NEED to make that risotto. Stat.
Wow, it’s kind of sad how excited I got about the Honest bar news. What can I say? I like granola-ish things:)
Yay new computer! It’s your “office” so you need something fab! I’m waiting until (if?) I go back to grad school to upgrade, because for now I can’t really justify it.
Safe travels to Cali!
SO SO SO SO jealous. I can only see the top 2/3rds of my computer screen because I spilled coffee on my keyboard. At least it was French press.
That’s awesome. I really need a new desktop too. Working on my laptop isn’t very practical sometimes!
Safe travels!
From one packrat to another…do yourself a favor and donate the old computer!!! Especially since you’ll be moving soon, one less thing to pack!
Honest food bars were my favorite before I had to stop eating gluten. I never did try the planks but do remember how much you used to put them on oats
Can’t wait to read about all the fun at FoodBuzz!
Granola Planks!!! Glad to hear the new versions are a bit lower in calories.
Your risotto quesadilla sounds awesome… I love the addition of dates and walnuts.
Ohhhh..that computer looks very shiny and new
Have fun at the Foodbuzz Conference! Are you going to FitBloggin10 this year??
I’m jealous of that monitor! Plus, your workspace looks so clean and organized…
Have a great time in SF! That is the cutest lil’ bowl of dessert around.
Your new computer monitor is striking! At first glance, I thought it was at TV screen.
Wow, your new computer looks just like…a Mac!
Your new computer looks awesome.. congrats on getting one, must be a good feeling!
I love that idea of adding dates and nuts to your risotto and then stuffing it into a quesadilla! Have fun with your new toy
Blah. I hate that Windows keeps “coming out with” all the features that Mac OS’s have had for years. I would love it, most likely, if I hadn’t had a Mac for my whole adult life. I’ve been spoiled. Poop. Get a Mac next time =]
Yay for new computers!!!
yay for your new computer, looks awesome!
Love new toys to place with!!
I think I’ve only had one of those Honest Foods bars, and I’m not sure why I haven’t tried more! They’re actually really good.
It is actually kind of amazing how much Windows 7 just totally tried to rip off of Mac. haha post it notes? totally mac!
Great looking new computer! Thanks for the update on the Honest Food bars. I havent tried them yet but might give them a go this weekend. They look pretty tasty. I actually love left over night! Its amazing sometimes what you can come up with using what you have. have a great day!
Your quesadilla looks absolutely delicious! I want Mexican food now.
So glad you enjoyed your samples, Kath! Thanks for your kind words.
Have a great weekend!
Best of health,
Mariel Shaw
Honest Foods: the Musical! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p0x-2OIEGBE
I was just trying to figure out how to get those sticky notes on my computer today, and I have no clue where to find them (in Vista or Windows 7).