We had a great time at Foxfield – other than the fact that it was windy and freezing!!!!!!!!!!! Ahhh, I can never win.
But the tailgate spread was delicious, the company fun and the ambiance festive.
We were invited up to the grand stand with Sharon and Beverly, friends of friends of Karen 🙂
It was quite the scene!
And quite the view!
Matt and I bet a beer at Beer Run on a race. My horse lost 🙁
Lowlight of my day
Highlight of my day!
We had lots of snacks and a make-your-own sandwich bar
I had half a sandwich smeared with hummus, avocado, tomato, sprouts and lettuce
Plus veggies, chips, hummus, a few crackers (and more straight from he bowls!)
And a seltzer and cranberry
Throughout the afternoon I ate my weight in veggies – the best thing to munch on! Karen’s friend Tracy brought them and they were so fresh!
I had two small glasses of wine
And a brownie piece to end it
chelsey @ clean eating chelsey says
That looks like you had a great time! That is such a “southern” get together for me to look at! I LOVE IT!!!
Steph says
What an amazing spread you had! So nice to see the tailgating food can be healthy 🙂 Beautiful horses!
Estela @ Weekly Bite says
Looks like such a fun day!! I love events like that!
Sarena (The Non-Dairy Queen) says
Looks like a great event! The food spread looks perfect too! I love build your own meals…it helps a lot when you have food restrictions too! Glad you had fun…enjoy your evening!
hippierunner says
Glad you had more fun than last time. The make your own sandwich bar sounds cool!
holly @ couchpotatoathlete says
What a fun day! Too bad it was cold though, that tends to ruin an event for me 🙁 I spend the whole time shivering.
Ellie says
How Fun! Yep it twas cold in central IL today also! Your sandwich looks amazing
Stacey (The Habit of Healthy) says
It looks like a fun day and the food looks amazing – yum!
Freya (Brit Chick Runs) says
You totally had my perfect day! Horses, good food, good company. Bliss!
Jil @ Peace, Love & Munchies says
Looove sprouts on sandwiches. Yumm! Looks like a lovely way to spend the day.
Meg says
You and Matt are such a lovely couple 😀 Gives me hope that one day I’ll be happily married, too 😉 Seriously, though. It’s SO cold here in Maryland today, too, and overcast – boo! The sun needed to stay for the WHOLE weekend, not just yesterday, ugh! Anyways, glad you had such a fun day! Enjoy your evening Kath!
Kristy @ KristyRuns says
Y’all are so cute! 😉 Looks like a great time and awesome eats! That build your own sandwich spread is a great idea. Love the wine glasses, too.
Mary @ Bites and Bliss says
The horses ate beautiful. 🙂 I personally don’t care for racing since I’ve known so many retired racers that are just beaten physically and mentally..but it’s a sport and I respect anybody who participates none the less.
Portapotties would definitely be the low point of my day, too- those things are never pleasant!
Heather (Heather's Dish) says
you guys are adorable…that last picture made me smile 🙂
Whitney @ Whitinspired says
Super cute…looks like you guys had fun. The porta-potty would have been the lowlight of my day as well. Yuck.
Katie says
Kath, I love this blog.
…but I am am completely baffled by Southern culture.
Ha, sorry, hope that’s not offensive…I mean it in good fun. Cheers!
Kath says
What don’t you get!?!
mel says
I’m a southerner and horse racing is totally normal! I’m from KY and it’s what we do best- horse race, tailgate, and spend time with family and friends!! Love it Kath
Katie says
Just the horse racing — but I am certain there are things that baffle Southerns re: my culture! Hope it was fun! : )
Nancy @ The Wife of a Dairyman says
I’m from California and have never been to the south but I love horse racing! We have Golden Gate Fields just 30 minutes away and at one of our annual fairs they have horse racing every day during the two week event. Great post:)
Lindsay says
Funny! I’m from the South and this type of stuff is definitely what we associated with “East Coast” culture (esp the Mid Atlantic region) 🙂
Alaina @ The Jogging Concierge says
Awwwwww 🙂
Emily says
So the highlight of your day for me would have DEFINITELY been the spread of food and wine; everything looks delish, especially those sandwiches!! Happy Sunday to you!
Kristina @ spabettie says
that sandwich looks amazing… I want one JUST like it, RIGHT now! 🙂
your brownies look YUM also!
Mads says
haha I love the picture near the end of Matt…he looks so contemplative!
[email protected] says
This looks like so much fun! I’ve never been to a horse race before.
The last photo of you two are adorable!
Megan @ The Oatmeal Diaries says
This looks wonderful, despite the cold temps! I love horse races. Glad you all enjoyed yourselves!!
Dana says
Looks like fun! Great post and beautiful photos. My favorite picture was the last one. You guys make a lovely couple. How long have you been married?
Kath says
3 years!
Camille says
Those brownies look amaaaazing!
My boyfriend wants to know if it is possible for them to taste as good as they look? 🙂
Kath says
Yes!
Laughter-Loving Stacy says
I’m glad you had fun! Horse races are coooolio 🙂
Diana @ frontyardfoodie says
Aww, you guys are so cute:) Those veggies look so colorful and fresh. Now I’m craving veggies!
Shannon @ Freshman Yr of Life says
The guac looks delicious!!!
Jessica @ The Process of Healing says
Despite the weather (and the porta potty!) it sounds like fun!
Tina says
It does look chilly!!! But also fun.
Raw veggies and sandwiches are just so satisfying. As is wine, of course. 🙂
stacey-healthylife says
You guys are just too cute. 🙂
Gabriela @ Une Vie Saine says
So fun! I love that you snagged the brownie end- definitely the best part. All the pics of you two are great as well. I wish my BF were as cooperative with pictures!!
Jessica (Fit and Clean) says
I’ve been following you for a while and just wanted to stop by and say hi! It looked like a lot of fun today. I love that you were able to eat clean and healthy and be at the horse races! That’s fantastic!!
Alexa @ The Girl In Chucks says
Looks like a fun day! My guy friend and I always want to head out to Golden Gate Fields for a race, but we’re never available on the same day.
You two are too cute, btw. 😉
Katherine says
Looks like a great day! I’m curious whether you count calories at all or if you just eat intuitively.
Kath says
I eat intuitively these days
Jake says
Oh man life is WAY too short to have a piece of brownie that small.
Kati @ Living Well says
Beautiful! Ya’ll are too cute :>
Jamie @ Food in Real Life says
Looks like such a great day! I’m craving some chilly weather!
lynn (The Actors Diet) says
love all the pix but esp. the one of the jack russell, which is the kind of dog i have (except he’s black and white). they love horses!
Heather says
bbrrr it even LOOKS cold! boo for port o potties!
Katie says
I absolutely LOVE the horse races! My favorite track is DelMar in San Diego!
Heidi - apples under my bed says
Your eats look delicious!
Heidi xo
Kelli says
I have a green short sleeve cardigan and I love your long sleeve green cardigan! Looks like an awesome day!
Lea @ Healthy Coconut says
What a fun day at the race track. We had an outing at Del Mar race track in San Diego and I wish they allowed bringing our own food in so that I could bring healthier choices. It was fun during the actual races but in between the races, we also had fun drinking (it was too hot to have wine so it was a beerfest) and doing healthy pickings at the sandwich bar.
Lauren at KeepItSweet says
looks like a great day to me!
Hannah says
Squee! Horsies!!!! (I’m totally embracing my inner ten year old right now.)
Kristen @ Kristen, Sweetly says
What a classy way to spend the day in lawn chairs! Looks awesome. But I’m a sucker for a glass of wine and a veggie plate.
Natalia - a side of simple says
Horses are my favorite. So jealous of your afternoon!
Paige @Running Around Normal says
I agree – it definitely rings “southern” 🙂 Sounds like such a fun, fun day!
A says
those brownies look sooo yummy!! do you make them from scratch? If so, do post a recipe please!! 🙂
Angela @ Eat Spin Run Repeat says
Aww you and Matt are so cute! Looks like such a fun day, and all the food looks very tasty! 🙂
Sue says
Not to be a downer, but the only beings who don’t really have a good time at a horse race, are the horses. A little research into horse racing tells a terrible story. Ask anybody who rescues horses off the track. On the other hand, those brownies look awesome!!!
Kath says
I agree with you…
Amy K. @ onehealthypeanut says
Wow that is the healthiest tailgate I have ever seen! Gamedays at my school send people into another reality where calories don’t count and the only color on the table is from cupcake sprinkles 🙂
Toronto Girl West says
Horse races in the South are a world apart from anything I know in British Columbia, Canada.
Thank-you for sharing!
PS: You and Matt are looking extra cute in this post!
Sara @ myfancytuna.blogspot.com says
[email protected] the comment from the baffled non-Southerner 😀
Angela (Oh She Glows) says
I LOVE your drop earrings!
Jen says
Kath, your outfits are always so cute! Don’t you have any cute shoes to go with all those cute clothes? You always wear flip flops, it seems.
mdub says
flip flops are awesome… she looks casual chic 😉 Nice legs Kath!
Bonniejean says
Hi Kath! I enjoy your blog daily and love getting recipe and home decor ideas from you. But I must say, I hate horse racing. Just look at the bits! If you want to see a fun human/horse activity that the horses actually like, check out this youtube video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TEC_WE1AQLg
And NO bits, kicking or pressure on the horse. It’s fun for all!
Stepf @ dailyspark says
Looks like a fun day, but it seems like the bad weather was contagious judging from some of the comments. 😉 Wear those flip-flops with pride!
[email protected] Food Loving Polar Bear says
Beautiful horses! I love the sandwich bar-idea 🙂
Andrea (@ Puppy Dog Tales) says
So jealous. My sorority used to visit Foxfield all the time. Agh…the memories!
lauren says
I hardly ever comment, mainly due to time constraints, but I second the “casual chic”. Your style looks effortless, but great!