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January 12, 2010

Beer And Cheese And Soup – Oh MY!

Went for a run this afternoon and it was painful!

While I did run with my Twilight audio book on my iPhone – which was totally fun!!!!!!!!! – I had everything going against me:

  • 7 mile run just 48 hours ago (I would have liked more time but I had to seize the day)
  • FREEZING cold
  • Afternoon slump (I am always faster in the AM)
  • HUNGRY because I didn’t want to eat before I ran but it was really snack time
  • Thirsty!! I don’t drink enough now that I’m on my feet a lot all day
  • Oh, and I was on my feet all morning!

I was just going to do a short 4 miles but I ended up not wanting to cross a busy street and went on a loop that was longer than I had remembered. I ended up doing close to 6 miles and was grumpy by the end to get home and warm and fed! I was running 9:45 miles instead of 8:30-8:45 today. Lesson learned: good runs happen when you are primed to run!

Luckily my hero was scheduled to make dinner tonight and so I could catch up on emails and blog work while he prepped. He has been assigned one soup a week (that he chose from a soup cook book called The Soup Bible throughout my internship).

On the menu: Irish Ale + Cheese Soup!

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Recipe From Matt:

  • -3 carrots, 2 taters, 3 cloves garlic, sauteed in 1T canola with salt, pepper
  • -add half Tbsp of mixed thyme and rosemary
  • -add 1C chick broth and 3C water, bring to boil
  • -boil covered for 15 mins
  • -mash with masher
  • -add 3oz cheese and 1 beer
  • -grate cheese over serving

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Wish I could say this was fabulous, but it was just OK. A little too potatoey. We both agreed it could have used some CREAM but then it wouldn’t have been as light 🙂 The cheese was awesome though, and the beer flavor was there. He used a homebrewed Irish red ale! It was still good though!

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He enthusiastically brought home a whole wheat sourdough baguette loaf for us to have with the soup. Crunch + chew!

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A bit later I felt kind of empty and decided on a healthy dessert – Oikos topped with a little Crunchy Coconut Granola, Biscoff and a few pieces of dark chocolate. YUM!

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We’re going up to bed soon – it feels so late! I haven’t gotten my full 8 hours two nights in a row and am determined to get them tonight. Hafta fold laundry and read some blogs first.

By the way: the best way to fall asleep – a soothing audiobook with headphones. It’s like mom + dad reading a story to you at bedtime! [I always have to rewind 5 minutes in the AM ’cause I dose off and miss the last few minutes 🙂 ]

Nite!

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  1. BethT says

    January 12, 2010 at 8:10 pm

    I LOVE falling asleep to audiobooks. Very soothing.

    Reply
  2. Jessica @ How Sweet It Is says

    January 12, 2010 at 8:11 pm

    Delicious sounding soup! That is a great idea to RUN to your audiobook. Never thought of it!!

    Reply
  3. Lauren @ eater not a runner says

    January 12, 2010 at 8:14 pm

    I was just thinking about downloading some audiobooks! Great idea!

    Reply
  4. Estela @ Weekly Bite says

    January 12, 2010 at 8:14 pm

    I LOVE Beer & Cheese soup. The one I’ve had was called Guiness Cheddar Soup. It was amazing 🙂

    Hope you get plenty of sleep tonight 🙂

    Reply
  5. Eve says

    January 12, 2010 at 8:15 pm

    I’m also so much more of a morning workout person! If I don’t go in the morning it just doesnt happen. Even though I find I usually have more energy later on in the day.

    Reply
  6. Molly says

    January 12, 2010 at 8:17 pm

    that soup looks yummmay!

    Reply
  7. ashleigh says

    January 12, 2010 at 8:18 pm

    I always have the worst runs when I havent drank enough or I am thirsty.

    That soup looks delish… especially with cheese and sourdough!!!

    Reply
  8. Wendy says

    January 12, 2010 at 8:18 pm

    Sorry about the not-so-great run! It sounds like the odds were stacked against you. I’ve tried listening to audiobooks on runs, but I almost always end up switching to music, b/c it makes the run feel easier. That’s just me – I guess I need the tempo of the music to help me maintain my pace. That said, the best running books IMO are fast-paced mystery type stories. Or vampire-chase stories. 😉

    I often fall asleep to my audiobooks, and miss HOURS of it b/c I fell asleep! You are right, it is very soothing. 🙂

    Reply
  9. Heather @ Side of Sneakers says

    January 12, 2010 at 8:20 pm

    I like the idea of falling asleep to an audio book–except I would probably keep listening and never fall asleep!

    Reply
  10. Sarah (Running to Slow Things Down) says

    January 12, 2010 at 8:21 pm

    Soup looks amazing! 😀

    Good job on the run, even if it wasn’t *perfect.* Usually the “just okay” runs are what make the amazing runs even better. 😀

    Reply
  11. Foy Update - Cook. Garden. Write. Repeat. says

    January 12, 2010 at 8:31 pm

    wow! that soup looks amazing. I’m saving it in My Favorites for future reference. It’s a good excuse to buy beer too.

    Reply
  12. Anna @ Newlywed, Newly Veg says

    January 12, 2010 at 8:32 pm

    Mmmm…well, that soup LOOKS wonderful! Sorry it was just “okay.”

    Reply
  13. Anna @ Newlywed, Newly Veg says

    January 12, 2010 at 8:33 pm

    Can I ask– what setting is your camera on for these photos? They’re just lovely and SO clear!

    Reply
    • Kath says

      January 13, 2010 at 6:24 am

      Canon XSI, Canon 50mm f1.8 lens, AV setting ~ f3.2 or so 🙂

      Reply
      • Anna @ Newlywed, Newly Veg says

        January 13, 2010 at 7:40 am

        Thanks Kath!

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

    January 12, 2010 at 8:35 pm

    I’ve never had beer and cheese soup but that sounds like an awesome combo! I’ll have to try it sometime. The bread looks divine!

    You sure are a busy bee!! Bless your little oats. 🙂

    Jenn

    Reply
  15. Marisa (Loser for Life) says

    January 12, 2010 at 8:36 pm

    Mmm…what a delicious and comforting soup!

    I haven’t thought about running while listening to an audiobook! Great idea 🙂

    Reply
  16. Alison says

    January 12, 2010 at 8:40 pm

    totally agree with you on having to be primed to run. i love to squeeze in workouts whenever possible but sometimes there are circumstances–being hungry, cold, etc that don’t allow for the most enjoyable workout. good that you went though. y’all are so inventive with your meals. even if it wasn’t your favorite, that’s good that you’re experimenting.

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

    January 12, 2010 at 8:41 pm

    Sorry the soup didn’t turn out quite as planned… it certainly LOOKS fabulous! 🙂

    Reply
  18. Annie says

    January 12, 2010 at 8:44 pm

    That soup looks yummy! I love cheese. How nice to have a husband who cooks!

    Reply
  19. Jenna says

    January 12, 2010 at 8:46 pm

    At least the bread looks great and crispy!!
    Nice healthy dessert to end the day on!
    Jenna

    Reply
  20. Jen says

    January 12, 2010 at 8:49 pm

    Sometimes it’s okay to have a frustrating run so you can better appreciate the good ones!

    Reply
  21. Jamie says

    January 12, 2010 at 8:57 pm

    Glad you are enjoying Twilight (it’s addicting, isn’t it?) and I flew another airline (I’ll protect the guilty and not say the name haha) the other day and they had NO snacks on the plane. I almost died: why fly if you can’t enjoy a Biscoff? Have a good night!

    Reply
  22. Jenny says

    January 12, 2010 at 8:58 pm

    Holy cow! I never thought of downloading the Twilight series on my ipod to run to!! Definitley happening soon 🙂

    Reply
  23. Pat says

    January 12, 2010 at 8:58 pm

    I love falling asleep listening to a book or podcast. My MP3 player has a sleep mode so that I can set it to shut off in x amount of minutes. I have it set to shut off in an hour, that way I don’t miss much. If I’m listening to my iPod, I choose a podcast or something short.

    Reply
  24. Kristen @ Change of Pace says

    January 12, 2010 at 8:59 pm

    I’ve got to try that soup! I saved it so I can try it later this week!

    Reply
  25. Karla says

    January 12, 2010 at 9:10 pm

    Sorry to hear the soup was just “OK”
    It sounds and looks amazing!

    Reply
  26. Jessica @ The Process of Healing says

    January 12, 2010 at 9:20 pm

    Yogurt has been my go-to basis for a healthy dessert lately. It’s soo good and creamy and the toppings are endless!! I like some pumpkin butter, chocolate chips, and sliced banana.. yum!!!

    And sorry to hear about your run. Runs are definatly NOT fun when you just aren’t feeling it for whatever reason.

    Reply
  27. Shannon (The Daily Balance) says

    January 12, 2010 at 9:27 pm

    Kath, this looks amazing! love that cheesy goodness 😉

    I’ve never used audiobooks, but I just might have to — sounds like a great way to power through a elliptical session! Do you order them online? Have a preferred site?

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    • Kath says

      January 13, 2010 at 6:25 am

      I found a way to get them through my library!! I have to wait for them like you’d wait for a book on loan, and on your computer they have a 21 day limit before they self destruct, but once you DL them to your iPhone or iPod you have them for life. Audible.com and Amazon both have them too. I know there are more sites but they cost.

      Reply
  28. Paris Food Blague says

    January 12, 2010 at 9:28 pm

    so cozy looking…..i’ll have to try it. what kind of cheese? cheddar?

    Reply
    • Kath says

      January 13, 2010 at 6:26 am

      It was a New Zealand aged cheddar

      Reply
  29. The Local Cook says

    January 12, 2010 at 9:31 pm

    DH is a homebrewer too – might have to give this recipe a try!

    Reply
  30. Meg @ Be Fit Be Full says

    January 12, 2010 at 9:33 pm

    Sourdough is the BEST bread to have with soup! Sorry to hear your run wasn’t that great, but at least you got out there and did it 🙂

    Reply
  31. Sharon @ What Is Sharon Doing Now?! says

    January 12, 2010 at 9:41 pm

    Good for you going to be; I should be there too.

    Surprised the soup wasn’t amazingly delicious because it looks like it!

    Reply
  32. Jenn Eats Nutritiously Now says

    January 12, 2010 at 9:43 pm

    I just can’t fall asleep with any noise for some reason. Good job on your run, even if you were grumpy!

    Reply
  33. amanda says

    January 12, 2010 at 9:52 pm

    That soup looks super good. BTW, before a run I would eat a kashi go lean bar and I would be okay to where it wouldn’t mess me up since of its low glycemic value.

    Reply
  34. Lisa @bakebikeblog says

    January 12, 2010 at 9:52 pm

    Congrats on your run – it certainly sounds like the ‘elements’ were against you 🙁
    Man that soup looks interesting….shame it was not quite spot on in the flavour department…

    Reply
  35. Naomi(onefitfoodie) says

    January 12, 2010 at 9:54 pm

    beer in soup=sounds perfect!! 🙂 I am sure it was delicious with the home brew AND fresh bread. nice job on the run even though you werent in your element. the dessert sounds perfect to round out the meal!!

    Reply
  36. Erin says

    January 12, 2010 at 9:58 pm

    Soup is the best winter meal ever — I could eat it for every dinner and be happy until about April. 😉

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  37. Penny says

    January 12, 2010 at 10:00 pm

    I can’t believe the soup wasn’t fabulous. It certainly looks the part.
    Your snack looks even better.

    Reply
  38. Lesley Lifting Life says

    January 12, 2010 at 10:04 pm

    I have yet to ready or watch any Twilight … am I completely missing out??

    P.S. Cheese soup?? Fabulous! 😀

    Reply
    • Gretchen says

      January 12, 2010 at 11:41 pm

      Book series is great… movies ok, but lack a lot of detail that the books capture.

      Reply
  39. Christy says

    January 12, 2010 at 10:14 pm

    crunch + chewy is the best combo ever! 😀

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

    January 12, 2010 at 11:00 pm

    That soup looks GOOD. I love the lighting with the candle and all. It looks very romantic.
    You photography amazes me!

    Reply
  41. Chelsea says

    January 12, 2010 at 11:10 pm

    Beer and cheese soup sounds so good. I like falling asleep reading a real book 🙂

    Reply
  42. Katherine says

    January 12, 2010 at 11:15 pm

    That soup looks incredible, and I’m sure it’s made even better b/c it used a homebrew. So sweet!

    Reply
  43. Gretchen says

    January 12, 2010 at 11:39 pm

    The Twilight Series is soooo addicting! The movies don’t even compare to the books!

    Reply
  44. Mandy @ University Cooking says

    January 12, 2010 at 11:41 pm

    That soup looks fantastic 🙂

    Reply
  45. Heather @ The Joyful Kitchen says

    January 13, 2010 at 12:12 am

    dessert looks divine…and i just told my husband about the soup and he got excited. i think i know what i’ll be making sometime next week 😉

    Reply
  46. lynn (The Actors Diet) says

    January 13, 2010 at 12:58 am

    i don’t drink alcohol but i love the idea of beer in my meals.

    Reply
  47. Hillary [Nutrition Nut on the Run] says

    January 13, 2010 at 1:57 am

    It would be hard to do a low-carb diet in your house. Your bread always looks to die for!

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  48. Leo @ Cupcakes In Paris says

    January 13, 2010 at 2:05 am

    The soup looks FANTASTIC! I sure wish my husband could cook like Matt!

    Reply
  49. christie @ honoring health says

    January 13, 2010 at 6:29 am

    I love audio books for my long commute. I love multi tasking 😀

    Reply
  50. Joanne says

    January 13, 2010 at 8:35 am

    I hardly ever detect the beer flavor when it’s used in recipes. I’m not sure what it does – maybe it acts on meat proteins? I’m pretty sure it’s not just for flavor although you were lucky to detect it in your soup. I looks good anyway, even if it was just so – so.

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  51. Erin says

    January 13, 2010 at 9:20 am

    Bad runs make the good runs even better! Everyone has their off days but at least you got out there instead of skipping it!

    Reply
  52. Barbara(Blood, Sweat and Heels) says

    January 13, 2010 at 9:45 am

    *Drool*

    It looks VERY tempting!

    B

    Reply
  53. Ash @ Good Taste. Healthy Me says

    January 13, 2010 at 10:10 am

    Wow that soup looks positively divine!! I was bummed to hear it was just average…although I do love my potatoes so maybe I’d love it! 🙂

    Reply
  54. Amanda @ Cakes and Ale says

    January 13, 2010 at 10:10 am

    I’ve been looking for a good beer cheese soup recipe… that’s not too, too heavy! Do you think it just needed more seasoning or something? I think its always hard with potatoes because they definitely mellow things out, flavor-wise.

    Reply
  55. [email protected] says

    January 13, 2010 at 11:31 am

    It’s too bad the soup wasn’t as awesome as you had hoped, but I do like that combo!

    And, even though your run wasn’t great, you still got out there, so you’ve got that going for you!

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

    January 13, 2010 at 11:40 am

    The soup looks amazing 🙂

    Reply
  57. Holly says

    January 13, 2010 at 12:47 pm

    Might have to give this soup a try!

    Reply
  58. Ginger Johnson says

    January 13, 2010 at 6:48 pm

    The Soup Bible has all kinds of great recipes (I have it as well) – to follow exactly or to use for inspiration. Cheers!

    Reply

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