The weather has sure showed me who’s boss lately – I’m feeling a little under it!
Not sick, under the weather, just a bit blah and tired – from lack of sleep.
The interviews went great this morning, but boy was it fast-paced to do 6 in a row like that! Lots of great candidates!
When I was finished, the sun had come out, so I decided to go outdoors for a breather. I didn’t have the energy for a run, so I just walked. Took my audiobook (Water For Elephants) with me. It was a lovely walk!!
Home for a late lunch –
CHEESE ‘n’ JAM!!!!!!!!! My favorite sandwich ever. I don’t like it melted or grilled cheese style. Just nice and chewy! The sharper the cheddar, the better!
On the side –
Salad with romaine and a big carrot, dressed in olive oil, balsamic and lavender salt and topped with brown rice crispies, walnuts and avocado. All amazing toppings!!
Sparkles make the day shine
I’ve got a few more calls to make for the biz. I’m kind of scared we’re going to use up our cell phone minutes this month!!!
You know what I love: cleaning up the kitchen after lunch and knowing it’s the last time I’ll do it today. We’re going out to dinner!!
Two nights of great quick healthy homemade dinners = one night off.
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Wow, I didn’t realise you had so many people to interview!
Walnuts + avocado = awesome. I hardly ever have avocados in stock, but last time I did, I had that same mix. To die for!
I hope you feel a bit better this afternoon
Is that salad in a Salsabol?
Yes!!
Glad the calls went so great! Feel better.
P.s. huge salads at lunch are the BEST thing ever! Off to go eat mine
That salad looks so good — I love how it is just bursting out of that bowl!
that salad looks awesome
and yay for a night off from cooking!
Cheese and jam sandwidh…what a great idea!!
Audio Books.. never thought of walking with them before.. good thinking!
Oops..I meant sandwich with a ‘c’!
Hope you find some awesome candidates! Interviewing can be so much work.
Don’t let that weather hold you down
I love the combo of salty cheese and sweet jam! Yum. Hope you get over the weather soon.
ohh phone interviews, I hope you were able to get a good sense of the applicants over the phone I know that can be hard.
Sorry you’re feeling blah I definitely had that for a few days last week. I think the jam and cheddar sandwich, walk, and dinner out should get you right as rain!
Have fun!
Enjoy your night out to dinner and hope you’re feeling better by then. I agree, rushing around, lack of sleep, it all takes its toll.
I used to love cheese and jam sammies when I was a kid. I also used to put syrup on my eggs growing up. lol
I love cheese. I love jam. Together? I’m skeptical. But worth a shot!
You should Skype your interview candidates! No phone bills, plus you get to see what they look like
I thought about that but I’ve never skyped! Is it easy?!
But also, then they could see that I haven’t showered!
You can also call them from your skype to their phone. Its just like a normal phone conversation. No video chatting! My parents do it occasionally to me and the only difference is that their phone number shows up as 0000123456!
I just remembered why I don’t Skype: my desktop doesn’t have a mic! But my laptop does..
You can get ear phone for Skype that have a mic in them. We are stationed on Okinawa and used them at the USO when we first got here and didn’t have a house yet! Skype is super easy…our whole family loves it…even both grandmas!!
BOO for feeling under the weather, hope you feel better soon.
I’m a huge fan of making a huge meal and splitting it up for lunch and dinner so I don’t have to worry about the kitchen later. Cleaning the kitchen is a major thumbs down.
I’ve now tried cheese & jam and egg & jam sandwiches thanks to you – I would have never guessed I’d like either but I really do, glad I got pushed out of my comfort zone!
OMG – that sandwich looks awesome. Love the side view of the cut bread showing all the seeds and nuts.
I have never tried the cheese and jam thing! I need to make it a necessity after seeing this yummy looking sammie!
What kind of fruit jam do you prefer with the cheddar?
Raspberry!! Particularly, Great Harvest Raspberry!
It’s officially on the grocery list!
I saw a Red Jalapeno Jam at GH yesterday. Have you given that a shot? I don’t think I would ever be brave enough.
I haven’t tried that one, but I’ve tried similar and they rock!
i love cheese n jam too – unmelted. but without jam, melt baby melt!
Oooh we went out to dinner last night and it was GLORIOUS to have a break from cleaning the kitchen!
Glad you have some good candidates, I love interviewing people!
I need to try the cheese & jam asap!!!
I think I’m taking a night off from cooking as well, T just doesn’t know he will be running out to Chipotle for take-out, yet.
I have some outside work that I need to tackle in and around my gardens when I get home from work (at 6:30pm). I won’t much feel like cooking after that, tonight!
I love cheese ‘n jam sandwiches, too! Sharp is the ONLY way to go.
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Cheese and jam…I need to hop on this bandwagon. lol.
Blerg. Nacho Lindsay feels your pain. If spring doesn’t show up soon, I am going to crack some skulls.
I agree there’s nothing better than a cheddar and jam sandwich on chewy bread, it has to be chewy!!! yuuum!
mmm… cheese and jam on good bread = delish!!
I’ve never had cheese and jam before! Actually that sounds really good. I love jam on just about anything, so I don’t see why cheese would be any different!
What kind of GH bread is that? It looks to be full of seeds… yum.
I don’t eat cheese anymore, but that combo sounds mighty good. I used to like mozzarella cheese and cranberry dressing (the kind leftover from Thanksgiving or Xmas meals) sandwiches waaayyyy back when.
Dakota!
Wow that’s a lot of interviews! Good luck. Hope you found some great people.
Doing phone interviews is tough – Grats on getting them done.
I agree – the sharper the cheddar the better
Brown rice krispies on a salad–genius idea! Especially for those of us unable to eat wheat/croutons and desperately miss a little extra crunch. I’m going to try it for lunch today!
Sorry your feeling under the weather. That lunch look perfect for showing the weather who’s boss! Have fun tonight!
Cheese and Jam! Simple and perfect!
I had sparles in my water today, too. <3 seltzer
Cheese + jam = awesome. And yes, the sharper the cheddar, the better!!! I was thinking that parmesan and fruit spread would taste amazing, too.
I’ve never had a cheese and jam sandwich – I’ve never thought of it. And I am so excited to try it – I bet that it is better with sharper cheddar. And on a wonderful, nutty bread… Yum!
Feel better Kath. I understand what you mean by feeling “under the weather.” We’ve had record rains here (in the Pacific Northwest) and everyone seems to be just a little (or a lot) blah lately.
Sorry you’re feeling crummy today! I’m feeling a bit foggy from a lack of sleep too. Fresh air always helps though!
Kath – I thought I remembered seeing a millet and chicken sausage dish on your website, but I searched through and was unable to find one. Was this your site I saw it on or another one?
We had chicken sausage with brown rice just a few days ago?
April 13th the Get out post!! I remembered thinking that looked good and knew it wasn’t that long ago so I went to the archives and found it. At least that is what I think you were looking for.
Yes you are right!!!! Thanks Letitia!
Hope you feel 100% better soon!
Hmmmm…I ‘m on a major sandwich kick right now and I happen to be out of PB but do have jelly and cheddar. I am going to try strange sandwich idea! Question: what kind of jam? It looks like raspberry?
Random, unsolicited sandwich suggestion: Rosemary + cheddar is the best flavor combo ever and I’m obsessed with working it into sandwiches. My fav is smoked turkey breast, cheddar, apple slices and rosemary. Use toasted Ezekial Bread, of course, and drizzle it with olive oil. Amazing!
Yep- rasp! I love everything Rosemary!
Jam and cheese are the best together!!
You always remind me how much I do love sharp cheddar and jam sanwiches
I’m a pb and jelly girl at heart but I do like to give the rest of the family some love every now and again.
Hope you feel soon Kath! Good luck with all the phone calls!
::sigh:: I love it when we go out for dinner. I love nights off!
love that salad bowl!
“The sharper the cheddar the better…” I’ll remember that little rhyme
Hope ya feel better Kath!
Hurry and get a new cell phone plan.
yea for someone else doing our dishes tonight! where are the boys, I’m hungry!
Haha – just texted you the same question! Haven’t heard from Kanz all day!
I love jam on sanwiches…especially savory ones! Have you ever tried egg, jam, and laughing cow swiss on a corn tortilla?!?! It’s an amazing combo!
Cheese and jam…why haven’t I thought of that? I’ve eaten fruit compote with brie but not with cheddar in a sandwich. Must try this ASAP!
Margarine + jam used to be my fave combo when I was a kid! Cheese sounds even better, I wonder how Daiya would taste? Beautiful sunshine….and that salad!!
I agree!! The sharper the better! Enjoy your night off…I totally feel ya on that! I’m not opening a bakery but still crazy busy over here.
Busy day, but lunch looks great! Love the fun dish colors, very spring!
Same here with the weather – can’t wait till it turns around for the better! I must try a cheese and jam sandwich. They always look SO good when you have them!
I am SO jealous of your ability to just hop on your bike or walk to downtown for dinner with your hubby! I’m miles away from ANYTHING, it’d be a complete marathon for me if I wanted to do anything like that
Aka goal in life is to live somewhere like Charlottesville!
How bad was your rain last night? It was so bad up here in Central NY that it clogged up the highways and literally FLOODED them OVER the cars!!
I’m glad you had some good candidates. It can be so hard to find good hard workers who understand what excellent customer service is. I run a coffee shop so I totally understand.
This weather has made me so tired, too! During my appointments, I’ve yawned more than talked with patients.
Aw feel better, Kath! Hope you get some good sleep tonight (and me too!!)
Kath-
I need to try that cheese and jam sandwich-it always looks intriguing! Have you ever tried an egg and peanut butter sandwich? Spread peanut butter on one or two sides, and then make an egg-like patty (whisk the eggs and then pour into a pan), almost like an omelet, but smaller to fit the bread. I’m not sure if it would work with a runny-style egg?! The peanut butter gets all warm and runny when you add the hot egg….Yum! I definitely encourage you to try it
(spread the PB on the bread
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That doesn’t sound good, but I sure bet it is!!
I tried cheese and jam sandwiches because you mention it so much. Its actually really good! I like adding jam to lots of sandwiches now
I read Water for Elephants while standing in line at the Uffizi Gallery for three hours. Love that book!
Love cheese + jam sandwiches! If anyone doubts, one word: CHEESECAKE!!
This is my kind of lunch! A sandwich and a salad – perfection. And what a salad, it is overflowing with deliciousness. But I’ve never tried a jam and cheese sandwich, looks good, though!
mmmmm brown rice krispies on a salad, I must try this tonight. I read this as I was eating my salad with craisins and raisins….I love to say that!! But some would have been over the top if it was topped with the brown rice krispies-thanks for the idea
I’ve never had Cheese with Jam before. It sounds AWESOME!
Cheese and jam, huh? Huh, interesting, kind of want to try it now!
That looks so delicious! What kind of bread do you use? I keep seeing it appear in a lot of your post, and it always looks so delicious!
Great Harvest Dakota!