Back in college, Matt and I [and the rest of the SAE brothers] had a name for Wednesdays that got a little wild….Wacky Wednesdays.
I’m sure you’ve heard of ‘em!
Exhibit A, Circa 2003
[Note the back surgery brace!]
Tonight was a Wacky Wednesday!!
But first, Faith and I attended a free yoga class taught by a new teacher of the Ashtanga Yoga Cville school. The class was hatha style, and therefore reallllly slow. But we enjoyed it for the mindful practice it gave us.
After a freezing bike ride home…
Faith broke out her homemade kombocha for a replenishment!
Look at this disgusting mushroom growth! Surprisingly, it tasted great!
Our Wacky Wednesday began last week…when we tasted Winter Warmers at Market Street Wine Shop. This wee was Christmas Ales! We made the 1.0 mile trek downtown for the event.
We tasted some delicious spiced ales this week:
Ridgeway Seriously Bad Elf (9% AVB) – Slight cinnamon-y. Light in body. Great flavor, and not too banana-y for a tripel.
Anchor “Our Special Ale” (5.5% ABV) – 100% log cabin. Slightly smoky on the finish.
Delirium Noel (10% ABV) – Cheesy, like roasted parmesan. Sweet. Thick. Almost bittersweet chocolate. (We recently had this is Boston on tap!)
Scaldis Noel (12% ABV) – Bourbon, alcoholic, sweet. Like apple cider.
Gouden Carolus Noel (10.5% ABV) – Chewy, roasty, caramely. YUM!! (My favorite!)
Back at Faith + Tate’s (after a freezing cold walk home) we put out some appetizers – hummus and veg and chips and crackers
And started to assemble Matzo Ball Soup!
Last week, they were making it for Hanukah (Tate requested it even though it was Hanukah!) and we had to miss out. So we made up for it a week later.
We broke into some of Faith’s fabulous new wines!
Soup!!
Loved those doughy balls!!
Matt and I also brought some Twin Oaks Tofu (Spicy Peanut Thai) to roast with some butternut
Butternut beauties!
Tate seared some venison loin for Matt and me, as we had never tasted it and he just got a bunch from one of his relative who hunts. There’s a first time for everything!
The venison tasted like a tough steak to me – very good!
After dinner drinks – Faith and Tate have a best / worst influence on us!!!!
Chocolate and Port for dessert!? Couldn’t’ ask for anything more perfect!
Tomorrow we are expecting snow – and I’ve got a busy day with appointments for Karen and me scheduled. Hope we’re not snowed out!
Nite!
kate says
Sending snowy thoughts your way!
Runeatrepeat says
I’ve never had matzo ball soup and keep meaning to find a Jewish deli for some. I don’t think that’s going to be easy here though…
faith @ gracefulfitness says
We are decidedly good influences! 😉 We walk, we yoga, we drink good wine, eat good food, how could that be bad?
Kath says
VERY good influences!!! 🙂
Alaina says
Ooh, funky plates. Very cool.
That looks like the perfect dessert to me too 🙂
[email protected] says
Venison is so delicious, and it makes wonderful jerky!
ilana says
Oh matzo ball soup! Perfect for snowy, cold nights. That kind is pretty good, but I highly recommend homemade if you can get it. The Ales look yummy– I loved (and also recommend) Schlafly’s Christmas Ale which I tried last night. 🙂
Christine says
I spy lots of Trader Joes! Mmm! Looks like a fun evening….beer and wine <333
Allie (Live Laugh Eat) says
I had a matzo ball for the first time last year and I kid you not I have been thinking about them nearly twice a week every since. So doughy and soft. I need to get some mix!
Melissa @ I Never Imagined says
Wow! Matt looks so young in that photo! Nawww you guys were/are so cute!
Katy (The Singing Runner) says
I love that picture of all of them smiling in the kitchen! 🙂
Rachel says
Ok, finally commenting. I’ve been reading your site religiously for a few months now…you’ve led me to tina and faith and larbs and peas and i just adore you! You’re a truly lovely woman, and I only hope to be in a city near you for a meet up at some point. Thank you for giving me something to be excited about everyday. You’ve helped this kid more than you know.
Kath says
Thank you Rachel!
Jess @ atasteofconfidence says
Wow, Matt looks so different in those old pics!
Mama Pea says
Balls…Wacky Wednesdays….I thought for sure this post was about me 😉
Kath says
: )
Sarah @ See Sarah Graduate says
Looks like a fabulous Wednesday night! 🙂
Dee says
Wacky wednesdays are the best!
Kiran says
Ive never had matzo ball, and those looks yummy! Not to forget the tofu. I love tofu 😀
Emily says
Blue fin is the best $4 bottle of wine at trader joes! I’m happy it finally made it’s debut on kerf!!!
Michelle says
My father-in-law just sent me a bar of the same TJ’s dark chocolate as a Christmas present. No, I can’t see through wrapping paper…but my dog sure can chew through it! The little bugger sniffed out the present hidden in the Christmas tree and ATE HALF THE BAR!!! I love my dog and all, but his stomach better be upset.
Kath says
Oh no!
Jessica says
That’s what she said!!! 🙂
Hannah says
I”ve never had matzo soup! And anyone who convinces you to have fun, whether it involves drinking or not, is clearly an awesome friend 😉
Suzanne @ continuing my education says
ahh, how I miss the market street wine shop!! I will have to make a trip when I am home next week!
Lauren at KeepItSweet says
lately i have been eating my weight in butternut squash… trying to take advantage of it being in season:-)
Lauren says
These are such great friends for you! LoL, they fit so well into your foodie style. 😉
Katie says
Tatstings are so fun!
I never had Matzo Ball Soup but it looks very good!
Love your pink vest!
Allie says
Fun night!! I hope you don’t get snowed it haha keep warm 🙂
chelsey @ clean eating chelsey says
Doughy balls – ahaha. Sorry, I’m back to the mature woman I’m supposed to act like.
Suzette says
This is so funny, but I think we have something in common….I get my hair cut by a girl named Megan @ Modern Salon and we were talking blogs (I have a fledgling little blog) and she mentioned you….I was all, wait! I think I read her! I enjoy your blog and I am inspired by your healthy food.
Kath says
In Charlotte!? I remember her!
Shannon says
That title had me going for a second. I had to read it twice.
Holly @ couchpotatoathlete says
Oh my gosh — I love venison. My dad likes to hunt so I’ve had it for years. I’m glad you liked it!
Heather (Heather's Dish) says
oh my gosh, i’ve watched videos on how kombucha is made and there is NO WAY i’m ever touching that! you’re a brave brave woman 🙂 that dinner sounds killer though…especially the butternut!
ashley nicole says
hey girl! your striped shirt is sooooo cute! i love all the colors. also, could you suggest some good ways to prepare tofu. i really want to incorporate it into my diet but am unsure how to cook it so that it’s super flavorful. thanks!
Kath says
I have a tofu tutorial on my Recipes page 🙂
Kjirsten- Balanced Healthy Life says
I can’t believe Faith makes her own Kombucha! I don’t think I could have looked in the bottle than drank some! The mushroom growths freak me out! Looks like you guys had a great night!
Katie says
We always called it Wasted Wednesday. 🙂 Then there was also Thirsty Thursday…
Cathy B. @ Bright Bakes says
my husband’s family always makes homemade kombucha too! 🙂
love,
cathy b. @ brightbakes
J3nn (Jenn's Menu and Lifestyle Blog) says
I am crazy about Matzo ball soup! YUM 😀
stacey-healthylife says
Wow you guys have really come along ways. You both look even more healthy and happy, Matt has really gotten in shape since college. Looks like a great night, love that soup.
Jil @ Big City, Lil Kitchen says
Love venison! and the soup looks great!!
Shonda says
Hey Kath! We only met once, I’m Johnnie Jones’s wife, Shonda =D
He’s made me into a “secret crush” blog fan of yours– so now I have to “publically” tell you that I absoutely love your blog! Johnnie has been pushing me to start blogging, but I’m sort of clueless to how. So, I hope you don’t mind me following your style so that I can grow up into a “big girl blogger” one day–like you! My only problem is, I don’t feel like I have a nice enough camera.l probably shouldn’t let that hinder me, but It was your awesome pictures that initially drew me to your blog. Are you using a big “hot shot” camera or do you just have a really excellent camera on your phone?
Kath says
Hey Shonda! I do have a hot shot camera, but I think you can take really pretty photos with a good point and shoot. Just use as much natural light as you can find and utilize the macro (flower) setting!
Stacy @ Every Little Thing says
Anchor is great, we have some of that in the fridge! Excellent looking dinner 🙂
Lee says
Matzo ball soup is pretty much the best thing ever. And so is your post title.
klm says
Faith + Tate look like funnnnnnn!!
Thealogian says
Project suggestion (that you could totally ignore & might already exist): reading this post a few others (like one of the Boston posts) you know quite a bit about beer/ale/etc. I know that Matt’s really the brewer, but maybe you could make a Beer for Girls 101 banner linking those posts? The reason being, I’m a wine drinker, but I’d like to know more about beer, especially interesting tasting beers/ales/etc. I know that there are other chicas like me who hate to seem ignorant (particularly when at an interesting Brewery or Bar) and are completely flumoxed about what to order. Of course, this guide might already exist, but I trust your taste!
Kath says
We are planning a beer video series for after the holidays!!
Thealogian says
Groovy! I look forward to it.
heidi says
You and your husband have gotten better looking with age. Seriously!
KathyZS says
My father, brother, hubby are hunters and we eat venison all the time. If it isn’t cooked correctly it is tough and tastes terrible.
It needs to be cooked in a very hot pan with some form of fat (as it is very lean) and very quickly, like two minutes per side. Best eaten on the rare side for ultimate taste and tenderness, medium rare is OK. Anything more than that and it will taste like shoe leather!!
And while it is a lean meat,our doctor tells us red meat is red meat.
Katelyn @ Chef Katelyn says
MATT WAS A SIG EP?! Those boys go hard!