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January 18, 2010

Celebrity Treatment

I just started to get hungry for lunch before we boarded our plane and grabbed an apple and a salad to take on board. [So impressed by all the healthy options at JFK!!] SO glad I did because I was ravenous within 20 minutes of taking off!

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This salad was incredible!!! Candied walnuts, cranberries and two nice hunks of goat cheese – plus a packed bed of greens.

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Dessert came by at just the right time!!! Biscoff tastes even better at a cruising altitude of 30,000 feet!

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Lucky us, Karen [Matt’s mom] gave us the celebrity treatment tonight! She picked us up from the airport and had a full gourmet dinner packed to unpack when we got home!

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Homemade chicken + white bean chili (topped with Oikos and cheese)

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A gorgeous rainbow of a salad

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And homemade cornbread!

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She brought over this fun bowl her friend Julie gave her to feature on the blog

:mrgreen: this !
Love the shape!

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We celebrated Matt’s birthday last week with a Snickers Cheesecake!

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She 2/3ed the recipe, so it wasn’t the most visually appealing, but it tasted great. [Sorry I don’t have the recipe, but it was a pretty traditional cheesecake with Snickers pieces embedded inside]

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I was so full from dinner I couldn’t finish my slice, but it was awesome. Snickers is my favorite candy bar!

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Open Sky has had such an incredible response to their "Helping Haiti" initiative, that they’ve decided to extend it for a few more days. Many shopkeepers [including KERF] have also volunteered to donate any profits.

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SQUEAL –> image

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As soon as I answer> a few emails I’m headed to take a bubble bath, fold laundry and get in bed nice and early. I’ve got to be at work really early tomorrow, so I need my beauty sleep ASAP.

P.S. The air smells sweeter in the south. Seriously.

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  1. Maggie says

    January 18, 2010 at 7:49 pm

    I believe it! NYC never really has a smell I’d describe as “sweet.,” but this weekend has been pretty good. Just wait till you come back in the summer 🙂

    Rainbow salad is beautiful! And such great news about the Open Sky initiative.

    Reply
  2. Sarah (OC2Seattle) says

    January 18, 2010 at 7:59 pm

    How sweet of Matt’s mom to have dinner all ready for you! And so nice of you to donate proceeds from Open Sky to Haiti.

    Reply
  3. Christy says

    January 18, 2010 at 8:07 pm

    Oh my, your eats today look so awesome. Both the salads look delish!

    Reply
  4. Anna @ Newlywed, Newly Veg says

    January 18, 2010 at 8:13 pm

    What a sweet MIL 🙂

    That salad looks so gourmet! Great for an airport!

    Reply
  5. Morgan @ Healthy Happy Place says

    January 18, 2010 at 8:14 pm

    my favorite kind of salad is greens + Dried fruit + goat cheese+ whatever else i can find in the house.

    YUMMM!!!

    Reply
  6. Casey says

    January 18, 2010 at 8:15 pm

    I love Matt’s mom!!!

    Reply
  7. Estela @ Weekly Bite says

    January 18, 2010 at 8:15 pm

    So glad you made it home safe! That is truly the gourmet treatment! That snicker cheesecake looks sooo good!

    Reply
  8. Food Makes Fun Fuel says

    January 18, 2010 at 8:15 pm

    Oh man that cheesecake looks amazing!

    Reply
  9. Adrien says

    January 18, 2010 at 8:19 pm

    Welcome home! Looks like you had such a great trip!

    Bought $30 worth of Nutzo from you today in support of Haiti (that and donated to red cross- the nutzo butter I needed and open sky is being so great!)

    Reply
  10. Lauren @ eater not a runner says

    January 18, 2010 at 8:21 pm

    Your salads look amazing!

    Reply
  11. Angela (The Lady Loves to Eat) says

    January 18, 2010 at 8:21 pm

    I love cheese cake and I think I would probably love it even more with snickers in it!! Glad you guys made it home safe!

    Reply
  12. Jil says

    January 18, 2010 at 8:21 pm

    Ohh, that cheesecake sounds awesome – and that salad is beautiful!! Love Biscoff — yummm, and that salad from the airport looks awesome.

    Reply
  13. Lauren says

    January 18, 2010 at 8:24 pm

    AWww, poor Karen! She looks soo cold! 🙂 Haha, girl, I think it’s time to turn on the heat. 🙂

    No just kidding with you. I am so glad you had a great trip and I am so happy to see that you made it home safely.

    Enjoy your evening!

    Reply
  14. Marisa (Loser for Life) says

    January 18, 2010 at 8:25 pm

    Your salad looks terrific! Way to travel in style 😉

    Snickers = yum! My favorite, too!

    Reply
  15. Jamie says

    January 18, 2010 at 8:26 pm

    Candied walnuts AND goat cheese? I’m surprised you didn’t die and go to salad heaven (what a terrible pun…) Anyway, I agree that traveling with healthy food makes the experience SO much better. I’m traveling for my job starting in the fall and I’m so nervous that I’ll have a tough time finding healthy, delicious things to eat!

    Reply
  16. Amanda (Two Boos Who Eat) says

    January 18, 2010 at 8:27 pm

    Snickers is totally my favorite candy bar too although I seriously can not remember the last time I had it! LOL

    I bet it’d be awesome in a cheesecake!

    Reply
  17. Sarah @ See Sarah Eat says

    January 18, 2010 at 8:27 pm

    Thank God for warmer weather! And welcome back 🙂

    Reply
  18. Heather says

    January 18, 2010 at 8:27 pm

    Yummy dinner how nice of her~ do you think Matts mom would share her Chicken and White Bean Chili Recipe?

    Thank you~
    Heather

    Reply
    • Ashley says

      January 18, 2010 at 10:00 pm

      I second this Kath–I’d love to have her recipe. It looks amazing!

      Reply
      • Gretchen says

        January 18, 2010 at 11:28 pm

        I already posted a request… but I “third” this! LOL!

        Reply
  19. Eve (Nutrition by Eve) says

    January 18, 2010 at 8:27 pm

    Yes – JFK really does have great choices!! I’m finding that most airports have some healthy option these days. That was so nice of Karen to pick you guys up and have dinner, and that cheesecake – looks amazing! Well how could you go wrong with the combo of cheesecake and snickers?!

    Reply
  20. K says

    January 18, 2010 at 8:29 pm

    That bowl is so funky – I like! Feel free to ship some of that cheesecake to Michigan 😉 What a lovely dinner!!

    Reply
  21. Cole says

    January 18, 2010 at 8:29 pm

    I love salads with goat cheese in them. So perfect.

    And I’m definitely glad that the southern weather is returning. The cold was awful!

    Reply
  22. Mama Pea says

    January 18, 2010 at 8:30 pm

    I don’t know which made me feel dumber: the fact that I thought you got that amazing salad on an airplane or the fact that I didn’t know Karen is Matt’s mom!

    Reply
  23. lynn (The Actors Diet) says

    January 18, 2010 at 8:30 pm

    so sweet of matt’s mom! it’s nice to come home and have things prepped for you like that.

    Reply
  24. Allie (Live Laugh Eat) says

    January 18, 2010 at 8:33 pm

    We have a Balducci’s near my house. I’ve only been inside ~3 times because it is $$$$$$!!! Those slabs of goat cheese look incredible! Glad you made it back safely.

    Reply
  25. eliza says

    January 18, 2010 at 8:34 pm

    LOVE the Southern smell..even as someone from the North, I know what you mean!

    Do you know the Hendersonville area at all??

    Reply
    • Kath says

      January 19, 2010 at 5:51 am

      No, not really. But I’ve been there.

      Reply
  26. Erin (Travel, Eat, Repeat) says

    January 18, 2010 at 8:35 pm

    I can’t believe you’re going to hit 65 — major jealousy! 😉

    Looks like a gorgeous dinner – I’m sure you’re happy to be back home in your own bed. That’s always the best part about returning from a trip.

    Reply
  27. Jessica @ How Sweet It Is says

    January 18, 2010 at 8:36 pm

    Snickers cheesecake!! OMG!

    Reply
  28. Jessica @ The Process of Healing says

    January 18, 2010 at 8:37 pm

    Snickers cheesecake… can you say incredible?!

    Reply
  29. Julie @savvyeats says

    January 18, 2010 at 8:38 pm

    How sweet of her to send you home with a delicious, healthy, and gourmet meal!

    Reply
  30. ashleigh says

    January 18, 2010 at 8:41 pm

    What an awesome dinner Karen put together for you two! and the cheesecake… jealous!! Have fun with the nice weather tomorrow!

    Reply
  31. Cynthia (It All Changes) says

    January 18, 2010 at 8:43 pm

    Those are some serious chunks of Goat Cheese.

    And it’s awesome that you have a lovely chaffeur and person chef. How nice to have such a good relationship with your MIL.

    Reply
  32. Mara @ What's for Dinner? says

    January 18, 2010 at 8:46 pm

    So glad you made it home safely, and that dinner looks fantastic! My mom is constantly finding me new bowls and plates to feature… too bad they’re all breakfast dishes!

    Reply
  33. Jenna says

    January 18, 2010 at 8:50 pm

    Salad looks great and I am glad you had your biscoff cookie;) we all know how much you love them! Did you get some extras? Ha.
    Lovely dinner made by the MIL and cute bowl!
    Yummy snickers pie!
    Jenna

    Reply
  34. Kristen @ Change of Pace says

    January 18, 2010 at 8:56 pm

    Oh my Snickers cheesecake! YUM! It really does smell sweeter in the south… Especially when it’s 70 degrees in January!!! Lovin the weather 🙂

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

    January 18, 2010 at 8:58 pm

    That salad does look amazing. I heart goat cheese. What was the dressing?

    Reply
  36. Katherine says

    January 18, 2010 at 8:59 pm

    Snickers cheesecake? Yes please!

    Reply
  37. Mae @ OhhMay says

    January 18, 2010 at 8:59 pm

    Booooo. You southerners stink with your nice weather!! I’m excited when we get past 32* in the winter!!
    Airport food has improved a lot over the last 10 years. Last time I took a flight I found a hummus and veggie whole wheat wrap, kashi bar and fresh mellon! It’s nice to know you don’t have to cart a diaperbag full of food and rely on nutrition bars while traveling. The only deterrent is the high price!! I believe the wrap was around $9! Eek.
    Enjoy your sweet air and 65* day Kath!!

    Reply
  38. Jac says

    January 18, 2010 at 9:00 pm

    snickers + cheesecake? can it get any better than that!

    Reply
  39. Lindsay says

    January 18, 2010 at 9:07 pm

    it sounds like you had a great night with your hubby and his mother!! I also think that the cheesecake looks awesome!! But your mother in law looks a little cold!! Do you guys turn down the heat when you leave town??

    Reply
    • Kath says

      January 19, 2010 at 5:52 am

      Yes and it was just coming back on

      Reply
  40. Heather says

    January 18, 2010 at 9:09 pm

    Both salads look amazing – I love craisins!

    Karen is so sweet to have made you and Matt such an amazing dinner. That cornbread and cheesecake look delicious!

    Reply
  41. Paige (Running Around Normal) says

    January 18, 2010 at 9:23 pm

    That salad looks so freakin’ good! Very impressive 🙂
    So lovely of MAtt’s mom to treat you to that fabulous dinner spread!
    Get some rest, chica!

    Reply
  42. Mom says

    January 18, 2010 at 9:30 pm

    Looks delicious. Good picture, Karen!

    Reply
  43. jessicaamc says

    January 18, 2010 at 9:53 pm

    Oh wow! That salad looks absolutely delicious!

    I got really excited when I saw the temperature image. Then I remembered that I live in Canada and you live in the south 🙁 If you thought NYC was cold..that was nothing compared to here !

    Reply
  44. Gina says

    January 18, 2010 at 9:59 pm

    What a beautiful dinner! How nice!

    Reply
  45. Gretchen says

    January 18, 2010 at 10:00 pm

    can you post the recipe for white bean & chicken chili? that sounds delish!

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

    January 18, 2010 at 10:16 pm

    Love your lunch salad, that’s perfect! Just needed a hunk of bread to go with. 😉

    Matt’s mom is awesome, what a great return home meal. 😀 Snickers cheesecake? DROOL! lol

    Jenn

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

    January 18, 2010 at 10:19 pm

    LOVE those healthy airplane goodies!!! I’m totally impressed by the healthy airport selection.

    Wow, that dinner honestly looks fabulous! Lovely rainbow salad and I’m craving that cheesecake right now. 🙂

    Reply
  48. Danielle says

    January 18, 2010 at 10:20 pm

    That snickers cheesecake looks delish!

    Have a great day tomorrow!

    Reply
  49. Carolyn says

    January 18, 2010 at 10:24 pm

    Cheesecake with Snickers! Yum!

    Reply
  50. AnnQ says

    January 18, 2010 at 10:31 pm

    Ummm, Snickers AND Cheesecake? Yeah, I really don’t think you can go wrong there! 🙂

    Reply
  51. Karla says

    January 18, 2010 at 10:52 pm

    Wow what an amazing dinner! I wish I had that tonight (frozen veggies for me, not fun). Glad you made it back safely!

    Reply
  52. Deva (Voracious Vorilee) says

    January 18, 2010 at 11:01 pm

    I’m not hungry and both of your salads are making my mouth water! Snickers is one of my all-time-favorite candy bars. I love the peanuts in it!

    Reply
  53. Hillary @ Nutrition Nut on the Run says

    January 18, 2010 at 11:50 pm

    Your airport salad looks great, but I bet it cost a small fortune =/ Envious of your semi-sunny weather. Enjoy!

    Reply
  54. Penny (Blonde Bibliophile) says

    January 19, 2010 at 12:43 am

    Wow, that salad looks great.

    Reply
  55. Heather (Heather's Dish) says

    January 19, 2010 at 12:46 am

    what a great dinner! that really is all-star celebrity treatment 🙂 glad y’all made it home safely!

    Reply
  56. Run Sarah says

    January 19, 2010 at 1:39 am

    I’ve never had a white chili – I’m interested to make a tofu / white bean version!

    Reply
  57. Freya @ foodfitnessandfreya.wordpress.com says

    January 19, 2010 at 2:41 am

    awh what a lovely In Law you have! That must’ve been great to come home to such a nice meal, you’re very lucky 🙂 I loovvee cornbread too, so you were especially lucky!

    Reply
  58. Lisa @bakebikeblog says

    January 19, 2010 at 4:15 am

    oooh Kath – all that food looks wonderful! love it! Thankyou for sharing 🙂

    Reply
  59. Kath says

    January 19, 2010 at 5:50 am

    Ask And Ye Shall Receive (but you guys are so demanding!!!)

    WHITE BEAN CHILI

    Bring to boil, then simmer until done (20 minutes?) 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts in three cups water. Remove chicken and chop. Return to broth.

    Saute one cup chopped onion, 4 cloves chopped garlic in 1 teaspoon olive oil. Then add to broth.

    Add to above:

    juice from one squeezed lime
    approximately 18 ounces frozen white shoepeg corn (can use yellow if can’t find white)
    one whole chopped jalapeno
    2 15-ounce cans Great Northern Beans (drained)
    1 tbsp cumin
    4 oz can chopped green chilis (drained)

    Simmer all approximately one hour. May need to add some more canned chicken broth if it’s too thick.

    Top with tostitos, jack cheese, sour cream, salsa, green onions, olives, the kitchen sink!!!!

    Reply
    • TXMommy2 says

      January 19, 2010 at 2:36 pm

      Thanks Kath! You rock!

      Reply
  60. Kristin @ Iowa Girl Eats says

    January 19, 2010 at 8:42 am

    SIXTY FIVE degrees?!?!?! Ugh, what I wouldn’t GIVE to see 65 degrees in this frozen tundra known as Iowa!!

    And you’re right – as much as I love NYC – most air smells sweeter than that place! 😉

    Reply
  61. The Paris Food Blague says

    January 19, 2010 at 9:23 am

    i’m glad something in JFK impressed you….because otherwise it doesn’t have a great track record

    Reply
  62. Heather @ Side of Sneakers says

    January 19, 2010 at 9:54 am

    Wow that salad looks awesome!! Check out those hunks of goat cheese!

    Reply
  63. Heather (The Single Dish) says

    January 19, 2010 at 10:10 am

    That chili looks fantastic! I made a white bean soup with sausage and kale last night- yummy.

    Reply
  64. Katy @ These Beautiful Feet says

    January 19, 2010 at 10:46 am

    Oh the Carolina air, I would always get out of the car and be like “what is that smell??” in a GOOD way! The fresh air there is so sweet and wonderful, I am in Florida even more south and the air is not that sweet here.

    Reply
  65. Nicole (dishin') says

    January 19, 2010 at 11:12 am

    That snickers cheesecake looks amazing!! I bet the combo is awesome!

    Reply
  66. Amanda @ Cakes and Ale says

    January 19, 2010 at 11:13 am

    I’ve been so impressed with airport healthy dining options lately… At OHare in Chicago they’ve opened up this place Cibo Express that has all organic, good-for-you eats and treats… perfect for grabbing before I hop on board!

    Reply
  67. Kelly says

    January 19, 2010 at 11:42 am

    I’m beeming over this lovely weather in Charlotte. Running outside has been awesome this weekend. 🙂

    Reply
  68. Sarena (The Non-Dairy Queen) says

    January 19, 2010 at 12:56 pm

    Wow, that’s a nice spread to come home to! What a great mother-in-law!

    Reply
  69. Heather @ Get Healthy With Heather says

    January 19, 2010 at 3:06 pm

    That is so sweet of your M.I.L to pack such a yummy looking dinner for you guys! I love that she chose to use the gifted bowl just for the blog… awesome

    Reply

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