‘Twas a jam-packed day!
I spent the morning packing for my trip. I swear, this is the most minimalistic and organized I have been on a trip. Let’s hope it feels that way mid-flight tomorrow! I am packing my DSLR in my suitcase (carry on) for the first time to lighten my bag a bit. It’s kind of like leaving a baby with a babysitter (sort of 
)
I went for a walk too, before lunch, and made myself late for the rest of the day!
Lunch was a “Burger In A Bowl” –
Garden greens topped with a No Bull Burger, pickle, and cheese. I didn’t know how I’d feel about ketchup touching my greens, but it ended up being OK : )
The best stone fruits!
Lemonader
I had a chiropractic appt. this afternoon and a pre-natal massage. Heavenly and great to work out all the kinks before my flight tomorrow. My hips feel so good!
I met my friend Lindsey for a walk at the Meade Park Market
Can’t not have a Pantheon Pop! Strawberry bomb.
I spent the afternoon finishing up all loose ends before I leave tomorrow. I’m speaking (twice) at the conference and rehearsed…in my head.
Dinner tonight was incredible…!
Ketchup me up!
We had cod – pan-seared and seasoned with salt, pepper and some Delicious Dietitian Creole Seasoning. I bought the cod at Whole Foods – in the frozen section. What a yummy fish!
Served with a mountain of roasted red potatoes in ketchup (a spring/summer favorite of ours)
AND with our version of the kale salad I had at l’etoile this weekend! We had garden chard on the menu, but I didn’t think I could consume it all soggy-steamed. I suggested a choppy salad? Then we remembered the l’etoile method! Thus, talented chef Matt chiffonaded (is that a verb?!) the chard by hand and then tossed it in parmesan cheese (the key ingredient), a wee bit of lemon, olive oil and S+P. It was awesome!!
This dinner left me totalllllly stuffed!! #pregnancy
My flight leaves at 6:30am tomorrow, so I’ll be up very early. I’ll probably see you in Chicago!
your dinner looks amazing! And yoga AND a massage! perfect for pre-travel!
Growing Swiss Chard in our garden…can’t wait to try it all chopped up like that with a dressing…looks delish.
Have fun in Chicago! It’s my home for next year when I play in the Civic Orchestra – and it’s a great place to visit:)
I’m only passing through the airport, but I will wave!
Pack snacks! Whenever I fly while pregnant, the motion sickness effects me more!
I love swiss chard fresh. I also saute it with onions, but I know that wouldn’t appeal to you. 🙂 It also works in a souffle, basically anywhere you’d use spinach you can use chard. Can’t wait for ours to be ready to harvest.
oooo a souffle would be a fun way to use up some greens!
that fish looks AMAZING
Your dinner looks so simple and fresh. I finally found some good organic ketchup with no HFCS – so yay. It’s definitely popsicle time! Jelly 😉
Loving this idea on how to prepare kale. It’s a new veggie in my house so I am interested in different ways to use it. This is on the top of the list to try!
roasted red potatoes in ketchup, the stone fruit, the popsicle….it all looks great!
Safe travels & I cannot imagine checking my dslr. Gulp. I wish you and your “baby” the best 🙂
Looks delicious! I love a seafood and cod is one of my favorites! It goes with everything.
Potatoes are so versatile 🙂
Love cod as well – white flakey fish is perfect for summer. Enjoy your flight!
I like your “burger in a bowl” idea!
We get all sorts of greens in our CSA half share–I’ll have to remember this salad technique.
Great to see you this afternoon! Have a great trip. Good luck with those two speeches 🙂
You too!
I can’t get enough of the cherries during the summer, I have them almost daily! I also love my roasted potatoes with lots of ketchup!
I love Chicago (it’s my hometown…ish). Say hello for me as you pass through! 🙂
I’ll be at Blogher Food too! It’s my first blogging conference and I’m really excited! Bring something warm..it’s cold in Seattle this week! Have a safe trip!
Oh fun! Please say hi so I’ll know it’s you!
You look amazing – seriously you look younger than ever! Pregnancy does you well. Safe flight!
For some reason when I saw you write that it was “a jam-packed day”, I interpreted it as a jelly-related pun. Bahaha.
🙂
Will you still attend BlogHer after you have the baby? Maybe you could take Matt, your mom, or Karen with you to watch the baby 🙂
You are so lucky to have had a prenatal massage! I want a prenatal massage really bad! Maybe sometime in the future.
Have a safe trip, Kath!
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Maybe in a few years if it’s East Coast…probably not soon though
i always wonder how you travel w your big camera! my husband makes his living on his too and he always leaves it behind b/c it’s so bulky.
Normally in a rolling briefcase, but since I have a carry on suitcase this time, I didn’t want to do double roll
I’m thinking of getting a prenatal massage to help with some of my hip discomfort too! Good to know that it worked for you 🙂 Safe travels to you!
Have a safe flight tomorrow!
What herbs did you put on the potatoes? What temperature did you roast them on? Sounds so good! I’m going to make some this week 🙂 Thanks!
By the way I have been having Cheddar and Jam sandwiches for lunch! So delicious! I love melting the cheese on the bread.
I’ve heard melted cheese is more fatty than when its in whole form…from the perspective of an RD is that true? (Considering the melted and whole cheese are the same ounce per ounce)
400* for about 30 minutes – and they were covered in thyme from our garden!
Cheese is cheese no matter which forms it’s in – unless you blot or drain off the grease after it melts (which doesn’t sound very fun!)
The massage sounds heavenly- good idea on getting it before getting on a flight!
Some lovely eats! I’m with you on the cherries and peaches, can’t get enough of them! Have a safe trip 🙂
I love doing roasted red potatoes with ketchup in the summer, too! I toss mine with olive oil, S&P and fresh rosemary from my herb garden – delicious 🙂
oh, tasty fish! it’s on the menu for me this weekend- thanks for the inspiration!
Lunch looks perfect to me. Have a great flight!
Your dinner looks delicious! Those roasted potatoes look amazing. I’ve been on quite the potato kick lately. Roasted potatoes are my favorite 🙂
Oh! I’ll be in Chicago next weekend- it’s a bday gift from my hubby ! I’ve never been and am so excited. Please post any info about restaurants you find that you like! I know there’s about a million, but it’s always great to get a good recommendation!
Safe travels!
I’m just at the airport!!
D’oh! I’m an idiot- I misunderstood. Have fun in Seattle (which is an amazing city-one of my faves!!)
Lauren, did you already come to Chicago? I can give you tons of recommendations, if you’d like, it’s an awesome city!
You don’t even look pregnant in those pictures! We had grilled Swai the other night with a fruit salsa and grilled/baked red & sweet potatoes. We love roasted potatoes, so good with fresh herbs. Love the lemonader. I kept looking at this word because I’m reading a book with my kids about a dog named Tippy Lemmey, but I said Tippy Lemony the first time I read the title and now I can’t stop saying it! Enjoy your trip. Glad you feel organized. Do you think your dream affected your packing?
Burger bowls are one of my favorite meals. Quick, easy & tasty- can’t beat it. Those potatoes look pretty darn good too. Hope you have a great trip
Wow what a busy day before traveling! Your lunch looks delicious–I actually just took a burger out of the freezer this morning to defrost for dinner tonight! And I was also planning on putting it over lettuce 🙂
Love your “burger in a bowl!” Kale salad looks great too!
I love doing burgers in a bowl! I love salads with a burger on top.
Yum! I have a serious ketchup addiction, so ketchup is allowed to touch any and all of my greens 🙂