Matt and I like to do something outdoorsy together on Sundays. A scenic run, a hike or a long bike ride. Last weekend we hiked. Today we biked!
We biked ALL over town – covering 16 miles in an hour 45 minutes.
We aren’t planning to buy a house for a while – at least a year – maybe longer. But we used today to scope out neighborhoods. We’ve pretty much decided exactly where we want to live and the style of house we want. Now it’s just a matter of saving and saving until we can afford to buy there.
I didn’t feel all that tired …until I got off my bike!! I walked inside like a cowboy who’d rode 100 miles on a horse!
We were both ready for lunch – a pimento cheese-based lunch!
Lots of leftover veggies with a honkin’ pile of Kelsey’s pimento cheese
A few almonds
An AMAZING stack of Carr’s whole wheat cookie crackers with chocolate goat cheese
Look closely! They were amazing! [I can’t get enough of these Wendy!]
Chip crumbles
Oh, and pineapple.
Tasting plates are the best!
I got a little to do this afternoon, and then we’re going to dinner – we have an invitation!
Evan Thomas says
Chocolate goat cheese? Sounds terrific.
Valerie @ City|Life|Eats says
I know – that was totally my reaction too. Kath, did you buy the chocolate goat cheese at a farmer’s market or make it yourself with plain goat cheese?
Lauren at KeepItSweet says
Those crackers look like cookies, yum!
Beth @ Beth's Journey to Thin says
Wow 16 miles is awesome! It’s fun to dream about owning a house and where to live and what you’ll do with it. I have another 1-2 years until I can realistically buy, too. Wish it was sooner!
Holly @ Couch Potato Athlete says
Awesome bike ride!
It is so nice here in MN today (almost 40 degrees!) and I am heading out to take a nice long walk. I can’t wait!
That goat cheese looks fab!
Freya (Brit Chick Runs) says
What an awesome bike ride!
I thought you’d just bought a house..is it a rental?
KathEats says
Yup, we’re just renting
Jil @ Big City, Lil Kitchen says
Chocolate goat cheese?? Amazing!
Amanda says
dude, those are my favorite cookies ever. they taste almost like dessert and they crumble in your mouth with sweet goodness!
Kristy @ KristyRuns says
Tasting plate looks amazing. I need to do that more often!
Owning a home is great…minus all the little repairs you have to do yourself all the time. 😉 No landlord anymore! But it’s worth it.
Stacy @ Every Little Thing says
I love bike-riding! I could go forever, but then I die when I get off haha.
Yummy tasting lunch!
Estela @ Weekly Bite says
Gorgeous looking plate!! The chocolate goat cheese has my attention 🙂
Meg says
What an epic bikeride 😀
…and an EPIC tasting plate for lunch! I love fresh pineapple!
Simply Life says
those cookie cracker look great!
Averie (LoveVeggiesAndYoga) says
What a great ride! I havent ridden a bike in ages.
I think it’s AWESOME that you are sitting tight, really evaluating a home purchase, and just really really making sure. I have JUMPED into many real estate transactions only to find myself with a house I dont truly love or a payment that’s ridic expensive and then have had to un-do it all. You are smart for taking your time and in this market, it’s SUCH a buyer’s market, you can name the tune 🙂
Katie @ peacebeme says
Before my nerve disease started, I used to love going on long bike rides with my boyfriend on the weekends. He just got home from Afghanistan, but I enjoy going swimming with him now when he comes to visit. That’s all I can do now, and I am lucky he used to swim competitively because he loves it.
Katelyn @ Chef Katelyn says
Cookie crackers?! I die. That plate looks scrumdiddlyumptious!
hippierunner says
That tasting plate looks great. I need to remember to make that more often especially as I love having bites of different things to eat.
Christie {Nourishing Eats} says
Tasting plate is my lunch today, too. I just saw your wild oats in O magazine!! So very exciting!
Laura @ Sprint 2 the Table says
I love to ride around looking at houses (and crashing the occasional open house) and I own a place. So much fun to see what others have done with their spaces!
claire says
Wait…wait. Chocolate AND goat cheese? Those might be two of my favorite things and now I see I can get combined? Wow.
kell says
chocolate goat cheese!!! yum! . . . is that a recipe??
Camille says
Chocolate goat cheese!? Holy cow! (cheese humor 🙂 )
KathEats says
The choco goat cheese is from a gourmet shop here in Cville called Feast!
ilana says
Of course! That’s where I got you the pumpkin one! 😉
Lisa (bakebikeblog) says
wow – I love all the colours!
Namaste Gurl says
Mmmm, chocolate goat cheese sounds beyond amazing.
Annette says
I love LOVE taster plates as well 🙂
Baking 'n' Books says
So…I totally got the O magazine today – call me as lame as you want – I think I’ll look as it as inspiration. In my dreams.
That’s a lot of biking! -do you road bike? Also, a “hot topic” among my female friends is that their BF’s/husbands eat differently than they do and more – making it difficult to live together! Do you and Matt eat the same pretty much?
Lauren says
I got on the bike for the first time in months last weekend and I swear just NOW is my butt feeling back to normal. WOW I forgot how rough it can be on the behind. Sounds like a wonderful Sunday so far.
Mary Frances says
Try a Gel bicycle seat.
Carol says
My hubby and I bike around the developments near us also scoping out our next house. So much fun! Glad you had a great day!
Heather says
I wish I had a bike – as soon as we get a place I could store one!
Great workout – and I love tasting plates as well. Each bite is different!
Jasmine @ Eat Move Write says
We’re moving to Portland in 2.5 weeks, and I’m really looking forward to getting a bike. It’s considered one of the most bikeable of all cities. Woot!
I’m a little freaked out about riding on the road. Does it scare you?
KathEats says
It did in Charlotte where the drivers were crazy, but here I’m very comfortable with it. Plus there are tons of bike lanes!
Lee says
I am also in awe of the chocolate goat cheese. Please elaborate on this!
Liz @ Tip Top Shape says
Chocolate goat cheese?! Where can I get this???
Mary @ Bites and Bliss says
That’s so strange how biking can do that! They either wear you out while riding, or keep you feeling fine until you get off!
Katy (The Singing Runner) says
Perfect day for a bike ride! 😀
Alexa @ Simple Eats says
Mmm…chocolate goat cheese?! I would’ve never thought of that, yum!
Michelle (The Runner's Plate) says
My husband and I love getting outdoors, but not today–it is 13*. Spring, please come soon!!
Mama Pea says
I miss tasting plates. Yours is gorgeous! And I know I’m late to the game, but congrats on Oprah. Can I be your “Gayle?” 🙂
Hannah says
Tasting plates are absolutely the best – yours include more veggies and less chocolate than mine usually do, though 😛
AJ @ Flowing to Fifty says
Don’t you love when someone else cooks for you? Twice the food pleasure.
Chelsea @ One Healthy Munchkin says
Chocolate goat cheese? Now that is something I’ve got to try!
Jackie says
OMG, I love Carr’s whole wheat crackers! They taste like delicious gram crackers! I love them with blue cheese.
Stacey (The Home-Cooked Vegan) says
chocolate goat cheese? what will they think of next! I guess it goes to show that chocolate can be paired with anything and make it tastes amazing 🙂
Glad you were able to enjoy some outdoorsy time! We are looking at houses too, it’s so exciting, isn’t it?! 🙂
Jess (Sweet Potato) says
Your food is always so colorful! I love it!
wendy sue says
glad you liked the chocolate goat cheese! thanks for having me over!
Marisa @ Loser for Life says
I used to buy those Carr whole wheat crackers all the time! They had a sweet taste to them that was so good. I kinda forgot about them; thanks for the reminder!
Lee @ Fit Foodie Finds says
I call this a “garbage plate.” I give it a 2 thumbs up!
Allison @ Happy Tales says
Chocolate goat cheese?! I have never heard of such a thing!
Lisa Fine - lisasfoods says
Those are my absolute favorite kind of cracker! I love that they’re sweet – delicious with cheese, especially some ricotta with a drizzle of honey. Yum.
Errign says
I love that about biking – the tiredness doesn’t really hit until you’re done!
Heather says
Chocolate goat cheese! Oh, I think my heart just skipped a beat! I agree, I love plates with a little bit of everything!
Allie (Live Laugh Eat) says
I’m gonna guess and say you edited these photos in RAW?! They look SO much better!! Way to go.
KathEats says
NOPE! 100% cooked.
KathEats says
PS. I don’t believe in raw
Allie (Live Laugh Eat) says
Really?! I thought you liked it? Or are you just editing cooked in lightroom now?
KathEats says
Yup! I’ve never shot in RAW. I did once and couldn’t notice a difference, so I went back to JPG in a heartbeat
Baking 'n' Books says
LOL – so I thought you were talking about the food itself as in eating raw versus cooked 😉
stacey-healthylife says
I love having party leftovers. It makes for fun lunch’s or dinner’s the next day.
Kristen, Sweetly says
hahahaha. i believe, when i sat down at the dinner table, my dad made the comment that my plate looked fit for a cowboy. i was so confused! it was because it was probably bigger than my face. :-p
[email protected] says
Those Carr’s crackers are so cookie-ish!!
Alaina says
Tastings plates are the best!
I met someone at the hotel yesterday who was from Charlottesville, VA and told her about how I follow your blog and love the town that you’re from! I would love to visit when all of the galleries are open. 🙂
Alaina says
Or should say, when the galleries are open and serving free food and wine. 🙂
Kiran says
Love the plethora of healthy yet sumptuous foods 🙂
Natalia - a side of simple says
I know it’s already been admired, but chocolate goat cheese?! Sigh*
Kelly - meatlesswithaman.blogspot.com says
Yum!! Looking forward to having nice enough weather here in Nebraska to enjoy a bike ride!
Angelea says
I love, love, love how you guys plan an outdoorsy activity on Sundays. I’ve been trying to get my husband to commit to doing the same thing, but no luck so far! He has weekend commitment issues. Haha! I think I’m going to have to just load my toddler up and go on my own!!!
Molly @ the F-spot says
I can SO relate to the “and then I got off my bike” comment! I went for a 44-mile ride on Saturday and had to stop mid-way through for a water refill. Getting off my bike was the biggest mistake! My bike fell over and the brake caliper got nudged into the wheel rim. I rode the last ~20 miles basically like I had the brakes on! MY LEGS WERE ON FIRE! I just blogged about it… Ha!
It does make the food taste that much better, though! 😉
Molly
sab says
where can I find the recipe of teh whole weat cookies?????
KathEats says
They are Carr’s brand