Went on a nice walk with The Strong Mama today, followed by a yoga class at our gym. The walk was great, but the yoga class was not. The only part of me that got a workout was my concentration (which is good!)
I got home just before dinnertime to find Matt getting a head start "for the sun." So nice of him! We just caught it again tonight.
On the menu: Roasted Apple Sausage, Roasted Potatoes and Braised Cabbage
For me?
Wait, you mean this isn’t for drinking?!
Cabbage braised in beer!
Here is the recipe page: Beer Braised Cabbage. The sweet brown beer sauce was REALLY good!!
Brace yourself…
…."They call him, Flipper, Flipper, faster than lightening. No one you see, is smarter than he!" Do you see him!?
YUM!
For dessert, we tried the these Ghiradelli Luxe Milk chocolates sent via the Foodbuzz Tastemaker Program. I loved the hazelnut one – reminded me of hazelnut butter love!! I have to say though, I really don’t love milk chocolate anymore. Bring it on dark! Hazelnut + dark would be dreamy. Still, these were great after a good meal 
I have to be up early tomorrow to travel to Richmond for a dietetics day. Might have juuuuust enough time to squeeze in a movie first!
Amy says
YES I see Flipper. That is freaky!
Sarah-Mae @ Eat, Run, Knit says
Yum yum yum!
It’s time I hop on the roasting train… tomorrow’s dinner!
lynn (The Actors Diet) says
that beer braised cabbage sounds delightful! just posted the recipe on my facebook fan page so i can remember to go back to it later!
Chelsea @ Strawberry Sweat says
I love the picture of Flipper in the beer! So fun 🙂
I love the idea of beer braised cabbage–perfect for fall!
Di says
Sounds yum, although I’d have to do the braising in something else, as beer is a major migraine trigger for me. We had apple sausage for dinner tonight too – the chicken/apple one from Aidell’s. So tasty, with mashed red lentils, a very KERFish dinner, if I do say so.
The lentils are super easy – I followed the directions on the bag!
Mads says
I’ve been on a chicken sausage kick too!
We made pizza tonight, but plain with some veggies on the side sounds delightful.
Gabriela @ Une Vie Saine says
Mmm hazelnut dark chocolate is the best…though milk chocolate sounds like it would be pretty good too 🙂 Hope you have a great night!!
Krystina (Organically Me) says
Haha I see Flipper! You’re cute. 🙂
Amanda (Eating Up) says
I’m a huge fan of sausage and anything roasted. Sausage and veggies are my go-to dinner probably.
christina cadden says
mm, it looks so good!
Mom says
Flipper! Do you remember watching? Those were fun days!
Erin (Travel, Eat, Repeat) says
I love Ghiradelli — used to buy the brownie mix all the time in high school but haven’t tried it in years.
Anna S @ History Running Girl says
I see flipper!!
Your dinner looks delicious. I used to like the yoga at my gym, but after going to a studio, I don’t like it anymore.
Lisa @bakebikeblog says
What a great way to use beer!
Jessica @ How Sweet It Is says
Beer braised cabbage sounds delicious!
Lauren says
You are seriously the queen of these food symbolisms. How freaky!!!!
Sorry that yoga didn’t meet your expectations tonight. At least dinner did. Looks fantastic! 🙂
Lauren at KeepItSweet says
yum those chocolates look awesome
Estela @ Weekly Bite says
I can totally tell the difference in your pics with that new lens!
(You were using your new lens… right? 😉 )
Kath says
Yay and yes!
Mary @ Bites and Bliss says
Cabbage and roasted potatoes are my favorite! So simple, so satisfying…well satisfying if it’s paired with a little protein..but you know what I mean 😛
Cathy B. @ Bright Bakes says
mouth watering supper! and I see we share an affinity for dipping things! 🙂 I agree…sausage hasta have some mustard, and roasted potatoes need the ketchup. Yummy.
love,
cathy b. @ brightbakes
Lee says
I totally see Flipper! That’s so weird.
holly @ couchpotatoathlete says
haha! I see Flipper 🙂 Makes me wonder what kind of shapes or tv stars I could see in my beer!
Macrae Carreker says
There is dark chocolate with hazelnuts! Ritter sport makes a great chocolate bar (or square) with huge hazelnuts in it. I hope you can find some!
Marisa @ Loser for Life says
Mmmm…I’m making roasted potatoes tomorrow! Love em 🙂
Maddie says
Haha I see Flipper! That’s so cool.
Hannah says
Beer-braised cabbage – what a brilliant idea!
Camille says
Ahh Flipper!
Dolphins are my favorite animals 🙂
Hope says
Great recipe idea!
I really do see Flipper! Awesome
Grocery Goddess Jen says
I’m with you – bring on the dark chocolate!
Susan Mc says
Saw Flipper!! Your meal looks amazing, LOVE every dish!
Jamie @ Food in Real Life says
FLIPPER! Hilarious!
I had roasted potatoes on the side of my dinner too. Love em!
[email protected] Shortcut to Bliss says
I love your table on the front porch. Mine is wrought iron on the patio and I think wood is definitely the way to go.
Angela (the diet book junkie) says
agreed: dark chocolate is THE BEST. actually scratch that, chilli chocolate is, but dark is a close second. 🙂
chelsey @ clean eating chelsey says
I had to do a double take, but I see flipper! Crazy!
J3nn (Jenn's Menu and Lifestyle Blog) says
I do see Flipper!! You have a lot of frothy friends, lol.
Ashley says
I’m kind of scared that flipper is in your beer!!! Eeeek! Also, I did not like the milk chocolate..blegh! Way too sweet 🙂
Cara Craves... says
Who knew beer watching could be as exciting as cloud watching ?!
Alayna @ Thyme Bombe says
Holy Crap there is a marine mammal swimming in your beer!
Kristen @ Kristen, Sweetly says
Sometimes the concentration is all I need for a good yoga class! I hope your next one leaves you shaky and tired, just like you like. 🙂
Dinner looks great, but I think my favorite part was the dolphin in the beer. And I wish I were more refined with my chocolate loves, but they all agree with me so, so much.
Samantha Angela @ Bikini Birthday says
Braised in Beer?? That sounds awesome!
Laughter-Loving Stacy says
Oh, I will put that on the menu this weekend! And I totally see flipper 🙂
Jessica @ The Process of Healing says
That meal sounds incredible in pretty much every way.. reminds me I haven’t had cabbage in AGES!
Kasey says
It totally looks like Flipper!!!
PS- loving the pics from the new lens 🙂
Liz @ Tip Top Shape says
Your meals always impress me! You take simple ingredients and then do such interesting things with them. That apple sausage sounds delicious!!
Allie says
I feel the same way about milk vs dark chocolate! I’ve gotten on such a dark chocolate kick the past few years that milk just isn’t the same. Hazelnut + dark does sound like a yummy combo!
maya @ finding balance in tokyo says
I used to be obsessed with flipper when I was younger! Spending part of my time growing up on an island in Belize sure didn’t help with that. I think I kept up a constant lookout for a while just in case he decided to stop by. 😀
Alaina @ The Jogging Concierge says
That is so weird, I totally see it!
Diana @ frontyardfoodie says
Now that is what I call a for reals Oktoberfest meal! Complete with mustard and beer. Love it.
Your rosemary photo makes me want to run to my herb garden and harvest.
[email protected] says
This is truly a comfort meal. Perfect for this season. I never braised anything in beer before. I must try it!
Sarah (Running to Slow Things Down) says
I see Flipper! He’s got that smile and everything…haha. 😀
Your meal looks fabulous! I love dinners like that. Simple but delicious. 😀
Sarena (The Non-Dairy Queen) says
I love cooking with beer! It really gives things such a great flavor! Dinner looks delicious!
Erika @ Food, Fitness, & Fun says
Mmmm. That looks like such a comfort food/fall lunch…YUMMY! <3
[email protected] says
That meal looks amazing! I keep forgetting to use the cooling rack when roasting potatoes. i don’t like milk choco anymore either! Been eating 70-80% dark chocolate 🙂
Chelsea @ One Healthy Munchkin says
I had roasted potatoes with my dinner last night too. I love that they are so simple but so delicious! What seasonings do you use for yours?
Andrea says
Milk chocolate is like a high school boyfriend who you just cannot see ever dating again even though you loved him madly at the time because now you are really into mature men (dark chocolate). At least, that’s how I feel about it. Milk chocolate no long has any appeal to me, bring me the DARK chocolate. The darker, the better!
Paula says
Flipper is the best so far!
Natalia - a side of simple says
Aw man I am such a fan of Flipper! Oh Sandy…..
Suzanne S. says
Could you tell me at what temp and how long you cooked the sausage/potatoes?
I have never roasted sausage in the oven (I’ve always cooked it on the stovetop).
Also, what brand of apple sausage did you use?
Thanks!
Kath says
400* for 30 minutes, I believe.
Don’t have the squash brand with me…it’s an organic one from Whole Foods
Suzanne S. says
Thanks, Kath! Did you mean you don’t know the brand of sausage? (you wrote ‘squash’) 🙂
When you say organic brand from Whole Foods – do you mean a brand that is sold at Whole Foods or specifically the Whole Foods brand itself (365 Organics)?
I shop at Whole Foods every week and haven’t found a sausage I love yet. So was just curious! Thanks!