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You are here: Home / Weekend / A Good Day

October 6, 2009

A Good Day

I am loving that I don’t have any tests this week – it sure takes the pressure off. And have I mentioned that I’m going to the BEACH this weekend!? My family is taking a trip to Bald Head Island to celebrate our fall birthdays – Larbs is Oct 18, I am Oct 26 and Dad is Nov 1. All 7 days apart! We used to go to the beach every fall when we were little and would often go near our birthdays. There will be cake involved on this trip!!

Victoria and I made plans yesterday to meet today for a Power Hour athletic conditioning class. The class started at 9:30 – a little early for my post-oatmeal stomach!! However, I had a surge of energy at 9 and was excited to go. It was drizzling out, but who would guess that I BIKED IN THE RAIN! This is the girl who used to hate biking to the gym way back when and the thought of driving there was just unbearable today so I just decided I’d get misted. So. Glad. I did.

Power Hour was awesome! It was in the gym so we had tons of room to spread out, unlike our Ballantyne Y classes. We did all kinds of squats, jumps and intervals for 30 minutes, including a 10 minute run. Then we spent 15 minutes with the Gliders – have you ever used those!? They are tough! My poor wrist/thumb has been bothering me again (too much computer work!) and it did not like the Gliders. But I did

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And finally we ended with 15 minutes of "athletic stretch," which was lunges and stuff done slowly to stretch while we did them. It was a nice twist on normal static stretching. We will be back!!

I came home at 11, and it was nice to have my workout done with time to spare before lunch. I used the 2 hours to shower and then knock off an assignment. Whoo hoo! It’s always more fun to enjoy lunch with a clear mind.

Today’s menu featured eggs!

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I have no idea what put this idea in my head, but I wanted baked eggs! I did a little research on method and oven temp before I got started. The inspirations:

Baked Egg Cups

Dinner Tonight: Baked Eggs with Mushrooms

I started with some baby spinach, which I microwaved to lightly steam

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Then I put on some goat cheese and then the egg

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And finally, 3 slices of delicious Parrano cheese

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~13 minutes at 400* plus salt + pepper

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It was delicious! I could have used another veg or two on the bottom and would probably only cook them for 10 minutes next time since they cooked a bit more as I photographed.

I also had good lunch timing because Matt came home!

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Flax Oat Bran – still warm. LOVE.

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Topped with a bit of goat cheese + raspberry preserves

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And some fruity grapes

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Lunch was so good, but my stomach feels a little empty and it’s only been 2 hours! Maybe I needed two eggs instead of one…

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I also had a sip of pumpkin beer – uncarbonated! The boys were tasting it after fermentation but before bottling + carbonation.

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The flavor was spot on, but it still had a bit of a sour aftertaste that I did not care for. Hopefully it will improve with age and bubbles!

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Craving Pasta?

KERF reader Sky is a college student and studying abroad in Bologna, Italy this year. She shared with me this film about how the Italian nonnas make homemade pasta. Take a peek 🙂 I want to eat some of that dough!

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Foodbuzz Fun

I was shocked to see that I was nominated for three categories of the 2009 Foodbuzz Blog Awards!! And totally honored to be among these fine blogs –

Best Overall Blog:
1. 101 Cookbooks
2. Bouchon for 2
3. Kath Eats
4. The Pioneer Woman Cooks
5. Smitten Kitchen

Best Healthy Living Blog:
1. Carrots ‘n Cake
2. Eat, Live, Run
3. Gluten-Free Girl
3. Healthy Tipping Point
5. Kath Eats

What blogger would you most like to cook a meal for you?
1. Kath Eats
2. Macheesmo
3. Smitten Kitchen
4. Taste with the Eyes
5. Viet World Kitchen

Congrats to Caitlin + Operation Beautiful and Jenna and Angela and Tina for their nominations as well! I’m off to go vote 🙂

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More work, brussels sprouts for dinner!!!

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  1. JENNA says

    October 6, 2009 at 2:41 pm

    congrats on the nominations!! Inspiring lunch! 🙂

    Reply
  2. Anne [email protected] Weigh of Life says

    October 6, 2009 at 2:42 pm

    Congrats on your nominations!

    Reply
  3. Funky Lady says

    October 6, 2009 at 2:46 pm

    Cograts on the nominations!!

    Now I’m in the mood for baked eggs!

    Reply
  4. Whit says

    October 6, 2009 at 2:48 pm

    Congrats! I voted! 😉

    Reply
  5. Sarah Jayne says

    October 6, 2009 at 2:48 pm

    Congrats on the nominations! Voting is going to be tough!

    Power hour sounds really fun! I wish we had different classes like that around me…

    And those eggs look totally amazing. YUMMMM

    Reply
  6. Food Makes Fun Fuel says

    October 6, 2009 at 2:49 pm

    grats on the noms! That loaf looks delicious

    Reply
  7. Ali @ Food, Fitness, Fashion says

    October 6, 2009 at 2:50 pm

    I voted!!!! That post makes me REALLY want eggs!

    Reply
  8. Leah @ L4L says

    October 6, 2009 at 2:51 pm

    I’ve never thought to bake eggs! What a great thought! This is being added to my (mental) to-do list!

    Reply
  9. Sarah @ The Foodie Diaries says

    October 6, 2009 at 2:53 pm

    Congrats on the nominations, Kath!

    I agree that sometimes eggs don’t fill me–at least not as well as oats!–so I usually try to make sure my egg dishes are LOADED in the veggie/cheese department. I’ve never had baked eggs but yours look great!

    Reply
  10. Morgan @ Life After Bagels says

    October 6, 2009 at 2:54 pm

    Congratulations on your nominations! I can’t believe that meal didn’t fill you up, it looks like a tonne of food, you must have worked out super hard this morning that it’s just burning it up!

    Reply
  11. Kristin @ Iowa Girl Eats says

    October 6, 2009 at 2:55 pm

    Ooo – your eggs look so gourmet!

    I tried some Great Harvest bread for the first time last week – and it was just to die for! I got a loaf of cranberry orange for myself, and my husband got a loaf of white bread. They were both just to die for!!

    Reply
  12. Allie (Live Laugh Eat) says

    October 6, 2009 at 2:56 pm

    I don’t have any exams this week too–but that just means I do next week! WAHH! Congrats on the nominations…I’m gonna go vote now too 🙂

    PS I’m the BSI host for this week–I’d love for you to make something scrumptious! Only if you have time though, I bet your busy busy with the beach trip coming up.

    Reply
  13. Diana says

    October 6, 2009 at 2:57 pm

    Congrats on the nomination! 🙂
    Baked egg? That’s a first!

    Reply
  14. Hallie (Healthy Twists) says

    October 6, 2009 at 2:57 pm

    Oh have so much fun on your beach vacation! I’m dying for a weekend getaway myself.

    Those eggs don’t look good to me as I don’t like cheese or runny eggs LOL but it sure is pretty! I love your photos (I say this all the time but its true)

    Reply
  15. christie, honoring health says

    October 6, 2009 at 2:59 pm

    Congrats on the nominations!

    Reply
  16. Jess says

    October 6, 2009 at 3:00 pm

    Congratulations on all the well-deserved award nominations! Congratulations to Matt for his nomination as Best Beer Blog as well!!

    Reply
  17. Courtney says

    October 6, 2009 at 3:02 pm

    I am in LOVE with your lunch! I would eat that for breakfast any day of the week and plan to make it soon. Unless you can come make it for me…you did get nominated in that category!! :>
    Good luck on the Foodbuzz awards!!

    Courtney
    Adventures in Tri-ing

    Reply
  18. Angharad (Eating for England) says

    October 6, 2009 at 3:08 pm

    Congratulations on the nominations! That’s really exciting – and very well deserved!!
    The baked eggs look amazingly good – that’s a really good idea that I WILL be trying! Good tip on the more veggies too…
    And I’m just forever jealous that you get brought warm fresh bread on a daily basis – gah!!

    Reply
  19. Veronica says

    October 6, 2009 at 3:22 pm

    Who is that dude in the green tie-dye? He looks interesting.

    Reply
  20. Whitney @ Lettuce Love says

    October 6, 2009 at 3:25 pm

    Congrats on the nominations, you definitely deserve them. Your lunch looked very tasty and healthy –like always! 🙂

    Reply
  21. Courtney (The Hungry Yogini) says

    October 6, 2009 at 3:25 pm

    That looks delicious!! I’m definitely going to have to try that.

    SOOOOO jealous you don’t have tests this week. I am studying now…blahhh! Oh well, it’s almost over. =)

    Reply
  22. Weekly Bite says

    October 6, 2009 at 3:31 pm

    Congrats on the nominations! Your lunch looks delicious! Quite creative!!

    Reply
  23. Marie says

    October 6, 2009 at 3:31 pm

    Hi Kath, I remember you mentioning disclosing info on your blog about free products, right? Have you seen this

    http://www.nytimes.com/2009/10/06/business/media/06adco.html?_r=1

    I thought it was you that mentioned the FTC was changing its rules.

    Reply
  24. hungry says

    October 6, 2009 at 3:34 pm

    where could i found white ramekins with handles like these? so cute!

    Reply
  25. Kasey @ Fit For Wellness says

    October 6, 2009 at 3:39 pm

    Biking in the rain is dedication! Congrats on the nominations… I love your blog 🙂

    Reply
  26. sue says

    October 6, 2009 at 3:46 pm

    the baked eggs look delicious- i’d definitely love to have you cook a meal for me 😀 congrats on the nominations!

    Reply
  27. Mellissa says

    October 6, 2009 at 3:46 pm

    Congrats on the foodbuzz nominations! I love the ramekins with handles, it gives me an idea to use our Le Creuset ones that are still in the packaging.

    Reply
  28. amanda @ fake ginger says

    October 6, 2009 at 3:57 pm

    Mmm, baked eggs! Looks delicious!

    Reply
  29. Kristin (Kristins Nibbles) says

    October 6, 2009 at 3:58 pm

    I’ve never made baked eggs- they sound awesome!!

    Congrats on the nom =)

    xo
    K

    Reply
  30. Scott says

    October 6, 2009 at 4:02 pm

    Congrats on the nominations! Those baked eggs look fantastic; I may give them a try this weekend.

    Reply
  31. Marcia says

    October 6, 2009 at 4:05 pm

    nice…congrats on the nominations

    Reply
  32. Jessica @ How Sweet It Is says

    October 6, 2009 at 4:06 pm

    Love the egg idea!

    Reply
  33. Heather @ Health, Happiness, and Hope says

    October 6, 2009 at 4:19 pm

    It always feels nice to have a break from tests!

    What a neat lunch!!! Totally original and creative. And it really does sound good! 🙂

    Congrats on being nominated. You totally deserve it Kath!

    Reply
  34. Karina (Like Some Cat from Japan) says

    October 6, 2009 at 4:32 pm

    Congrats on your nominations!
    Your breakfast looks very yummy, I think 2 eggs would have done the trick though 😉

    Reply
  35. Amanda @ Cakes and Ale says

    October 6, 2009 at 4:35 pm

    Nice cheese selection!

    As for the homemade pasta, that is a skill I would love to acquire. I’ve tried on multiple occassions and have ended up with less than stellar results. Obviously, there is an art to this!

    Reply
  36. Erin says

    October 6, 2009 at 4:38 pm

    Congrats on the nominations!!

    Your foods look SO good today – and I don’t even really like eggs! That bread looks soooo good too!

    Reply
  37. anne says

    October 6, 2009 at 4:45 pm

    I just voted for you!! I really think you deserve the Best Healthy Living award. To me, your blog represents balance in all of those areas.

    Reply
  38. Kailey (SnackFace) says

    October 6, 2009 at 4:49 pm

    Ahh! Congrats on the nominations! You SO deserve them!

    OK, I don’t eat eggs (or cheese, for that matter), but your egg cup looks absolutely divine!

    Reply
  39. Jenn (www. j3nn.net ) says

    October 6, 2009 at 4:51 pm

    The egg looks delish! I definitely would have had 2. 🙂

    Congrats on your nominations!!

    Jenn

    Reply
  40. Danica says

    October 6, 2009 at 5:04 pm

    I just posted a Power Hour workout last night too – funny! 🙂

    Congrats on the nominations!!! There are so many amazing people and categories – LOVE it!

    I bet you are glad to be going now for sure so you can accept an award or two or three 🙂

    Reply
  41. Niki says

    October 6, 2009 at 5:31 pm

    Congrats on the nominations!! I made sure to vote for ya!!

    Reply
  42. lynn (The Actors Diet) says

    October 6, 2009 at 5:45 pm

    congrats on the blog nominations!!

    Reply
  43. lynn (The Actors Diet) says

    October 6, 2009 at 5:45 pm

    congrats on the blog nominations!!

    Reply
  44. Madelin @ What is for breakfast? says

    October 6, 2009 at 5:45 pm

    That class sounds like fun! Congratulations on your nominations – I need to go vote 🙂

    Reply
  45. The Duo Dishes says

    October 6, 2009 at 6:17 pm

    Congrats on your noms. Good luck!

    Reply
  46. Laura @ Backstage Pass to Health & Happiness says

    October 6, 2009 at 6:27 pm

    What a unique egg idea! I may just have to try this for dinner tonight.

    Reply
  47. Jenna says

    October 6, 2009 at 6:40 pm

    you should be soo proud of yourself kath! congrats on all the nominations!!
    jenna

    Reply
  48. Mary :: A Merry Life says

    October 6, 2009 at 6:45 pm

    Congrats on your nominations! 🙂

    Reply
  49. Lauren says

    October 6, 2009 at 6:58 pm

    Your baked eggs look incredible. I am so excited to try this method of eggs now!

    BTW, have you heard about the new FTC Rules on bloggers accpeting endorsements? Apparently, they are starting to crack down on disclosures and regulations for free products and reveiws. Here is the article, if you get a chance….
    http://www.pcworld.com/article/173169/ftcs_new_rules_for_bloggers_a_quick_guide.html

    Reply
  50. Shannon (The Daily Balance) says

    October 6, 2009 at 7:12 pm

    congrats on the nominations, girl!

    the egg cups look fantastic! Love the cheese topper!

    Reply
  51. angieinatlanta says

    October 6, 2009 at 7:21 pm

    That workout sounds AMAZING! I wish my gym offered something similar!

    Your baked egg dish looks yummy! I have never baked eggs before but you may have inspired me!

    Reply
  52. Kath says

    October 6, 2009 at 7:29 pm

    Thank you so much everyone!!!

    Allie,
    If I use any AB, I will!

    Jess,
    Ah! I forgot to mention him!

    Veronica,
    Ha! Conor works for Great Harvest and loves beer too.

    Marie + Lauren,
    Yes, I’ve seen it. Remember that came up at BlogHer? I am hopefully already practicing all of the “rules”

    Kath

    Reply
  53. Melissa says

    October 6, 2009 at 7:44 pm

    Congrats on the nominations! Your blog is awesome…you totally deserve it!

    Reply
  54. lk - healthy delicious says

    October 6, 2009 at 8:49 pm

    congrats on the noms!! that egg looks fabulous!

    Reply
  55. Donna says

    October 6, 2009 at 10:12 pm

    Congratulations on the nominations. You have my vote! Your blog deserves to win. It is the most consistent, most informational and the most valuable.

    Reply
  56. Katie says

    October 6, 2009 at 10:31 pm

    I can’t believe you are going to Bald Head Island! I love it there! Our family friends have a house and we usually go down once a year. It is a great place to relax, kayak, bike, and run. I always feel refreshed when I go down there. It is also fun driving the golf carts around and taking them to the store!

    Reply
  57. Kath says

    October 7, 2009 at 7:25 am

    Katie,
    It’s my favorite place on earth! We’ve been going since it was all marsh with a general store 🙂

    Kath

    Reply
  58. Madeleine @ Notes On A Page says

    October 7, 2009 at 10:06 am

    Eggs and toast are one of my all-time favorite lunches. Will have to try baking them!

    Reply
  59. NIcole (dishin') says

    October 7, 2009 at 2:29 pm

    I love pumpkin beer! Your egg creative looks amazing!

    Reply
  60. Mel @ bouchonfor2.com says

    October 10, 2009 at 7:49 pm

    Yay 🙂 Love your blog! Congrats and loving the friendly competition. Exciting, no?

    Good luck and keep up the healthy cooking girl! See you on Twitter.

    Reply
  61. Gretchen says

    January 12, 2010 at 11:33 pm

    I was in the mood for eggs tonight, so looked here for some inpiration… made pretty much the same version w/ a little variation… baby spinach, herbed goat cheese, sliced turkey b-fast sausage links, eggs (2), & grated parm cheese. Baked at 400* for ~15 min w/ salt & pepper and a couple dashes of hot sauce. WOW – it was soooo yummy! I love getting new ideas from your blog! Thanks!

    Reply

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