Hello from a bench along the Greenway! As our first very warm day (75*!), I had to eat my lunch outside. And I discovered this bench last week and knew I’d be back!
[iPhone photo courtesy of the Camera One app, which has a self timer!]
Wish I had the proper shoes for walking to get in a few steps!
Sadly, I’m wearing the WORST shoes today!! I’m not sure if it was that funky elliptical last night or my run this AM or both, but my feet want to be in comfy tennis shoes and I just happen to be wearing these boots that are killing me! I gave them a rest after a morning on my feet in the cafeteria working on a video shoot on portion size with a Yoga Tune Up ball. I got these balls as a sample to test out and love them!! You know how I use a tennis ball in my car as a back massager? These are even better because they are grippy and firm. I used it to roll my foot this AM and felt SO much better afterwards. Coming to Open Sky soon, I hope!
On to that lunchbox surprise!
Fruits + Vegetables – the foundation for every good lunch!!
A container of leftover cabbage (leftover dinner veggies are the easiest way to add them to your lunch). MY GOSH cabbage is SO GOOD!! Sweet and chewy. I found a new [cheap] favorite veggie! Loved it plain with just black pepper and some salt (and a bit of oil from cooking)
Carrot + Celery, sparked with a dollop of Cinnamon Cherry Naturally Nutty (the second easiest veggie to add to lunchboxes! Third would be a salad made with pre-washed lettuce)
Strawberries + Kiwi
Followed by the Main Event: Siggi’s with Galaxy Granola! Love this flavor. All the flavored Siggi’s are great – not too sweet but with a wonderful hint of flavor.
Cutlery (both from Crate + Barrel, cause I know you’re gonna ask!)
Quite the masterpiece – yummmmm!!!
Hump Day!
I’ve got a date tonight and it’s not with my husband!!
(Although I have a pre-date with him first 😉 )
Jessica @ How Sweet says
It is gorgeous out! I hate when I get into a pair of shoes that are hurtin’ me. Wish you could go for a stroll!
Heather (Heather's Dish) says
that lunch looks like perfection to me! i adore cabbage…it’s such a great addition to soups and stews as well since it’s super filling and flavorful, and it holds up well! enjoy your sunny gorgeous day!
Julie @ Peanut Butter Fingers says
oooh hot date night! 🙂 have fun kath!
also, i love all the different elements to your lunch. definitely prevents any boredom!
Food Makes Fun Fuel says
75?! It’s like 45 here, with a wind chill bringing it down 10 degrees… not looking forward even to walking to class
Lily @ Lily's Health Pad says
Your shoes may not be comfy, but they sure are cute!
Hannah says
What a lovely day to have lunch outside – and what a lovely lunch to have on such a nice day! I love cabbage too – though I don’t recommend eating 10oz raw like I did once… bit uncomfortable 😛
Beth @ Beth's Journey to Thin says
gorgeous day and nice looking lunch! the boots are VERY cute, even if painful! 🙂
Ellen says
do you eat the skin on the kiwi???
Kath says
Yep
Anna @ Newlywed, Newly Veg says
Those boots are cute!!! Too bad they’re uncomfortable 🙁
But wait– I thought you didn’t own any cute shoes?!? 🙂
Kath says
Ha!
Colleen says
I’m so glad you mentioned where you bought your spoons! I’ve been wondering about them. Your flatware and dinnerware are very eclectic – love them.
Brittany says
I’m so jealous of your nice weather! We just had a snow storm!
Jen Trinque says
I had red cabbage in my lunch today! A little more expensive than green, but I like them both. I wish I was eating lunch outside right now…
Lauren says
I wish I could maybe just SEE outside 🙁 Have I mentioned I despise my little gray cube and the fact that I am a 5 minute walk from fresh air? UGH!
Janet (Pantry Bites) says
Hi Kath. Do you find that you get hungry because you don’t have some form of protein (vegetarian or not) in your lunch? I always find that I need some form of protein to keep me satisfied for a few hours.
Kath says
I hope you’re not referring to this lunch ’cause that yogurt had 15 grams of protein! And the PB added another 4 or so (probably) and the granola probably had some. I’d say I had about 20 grams!
Janet (Pantry Bites) says
Didn’t realize that the yogurt had so much protein. What are your views on so called complete protein ie- from animal sources vs. protein from vegetarian sources?
Kath says
Why do you mean by my views? I think so long as you get all the essential amino acids over the course of one day, you’re fine. I wouldn’t worry too much about combining at every single meal.
erin says
after reading yours and tina’s blog, while munching on M & M’s, i was like, man i should eat that apple. So i did!
Michele | aka Raw Juice Girl says
Oh, look at all those yummy REAL foods!! YUM!!! 😀
And I’ve been craving kiwi – gonna have to get some soon!!
Hope your feet feel better!
Lauren @ Eater not a runner says
I’m so jealous of that beautiful weather! It’s a chilly one here 🙁
Rose says
Beautiful lunch outdoors!
Allie (Live Laugh Eat) says
I still need to get my tush over to C&B to get me a mini spoon. I got one from a bloggy package (in a set with a mug) but I think my roommates are hiding it from me!! I can’t find it!
It’s so nice outside but I have a stinky exam tomorrow. School for once has to come before vitamin D. Good thing I got a sunny run in this marnin’ 🙂
rachel says
That lunch looks delicious and filling. I love cabbage and always got weird comments for it. Guess it is an acquired taste for some 🙂 I can’t wait for the 70 degree days to reach MN. Still in the 30’s and 40’s here and we think that is WARM!
Chelsea (Chelsea's Chew and Run Fun) says
Hooray for warm weather and bench lunches! The lunch you packed looks so nutritionally dense, energizing, and yummy. You have all of your recommended fruits and veggies servings in this meal, too! Love the flavor combo of strawberry and kiwi, nothing beats it!
Becky @ flybynyght says
I’m having a bad shoe situation today too! Mine keep flopping off my feet… good thing I sit at a desk 95% of the day!
Your lunch look great – isn’t cabbage completely misunderstood? It’s so tasty!
Enjoy your date (s!) tonight!
Jenny says
that is such an impressive lunch! so many textures, tastes and flavors!
Estela @ Weekly Bite says
What a colorful lunch! Enjoy the beautiful weather 🙂
Lindsey says
Me JEALOUS! We have 40s and RAIN today. :-/ I just keep telling myself, “It makes the grass green! It’s good reading weather!” But it’s only making a dent in my psyche. I just want sun and warmth and flipflops! LOL!
Two dates in one night! How fun! (a different kind of “double date”! 😉 )
Jessica @ The Process of Healing says
Your lunch looks sooooooo good!!! I love cabbage too! Cooked so simply, it’s so amazing. Mmmm…
(Gosh I use the word so a lot…)
Hilary says
I need one of those yoga tune up balls! I love a good foot rub and it’d be great to be able to just roll away to happy feet
kate says
I love having multi parts to my lunch – makes eating so much more fun!
Jenn (www. j3nn.net ) says
The weather is gorgeous here today, too! Your lunch looks very light but filling. Can’t wait to find Siggi’s in a store. 🙂
Jenn
Heather @ Health, Happiness, and Hope says
Such a gorgeous day Kath! I can’t get over how good that cabbage looks!
The Paris Food Blague says
lucky you!
i am dying to try galaxy granola……
a bientot
lisa says
I love cabbage! One of my favorite veggies. I like to add a splash of tamari to mine 🙂
Stacey@http://stacey-healthylife.blogspot.com/ says
strawberries and kiwi, yum. I just got a case of really good looking strawberries today from Tj’s. Now I’m going to have to get some kiwi. I love that summer is coming with a wonderful variety of fruits and veggies.
Freya @ Brit Chick Runs says
Awh lucky you with the hot weather! I think spring is finally here 😀
Gah with the Galaxy granola, I’m seeing it EVERYWHERE! I want some!
Mama Pea says
There’s an app with a self timer? Yes! I can be even more narcissistic on a smaller level 🙂
Jessie says
Have a wonderful date with and without the husb!
Greg's Free Weight Loss Newsletter says
Perhaps I’m picky, but I always peel off the kiwi skin. It’s probably healthier to leave it on, but it just looks all fuzzy and nasty to me, and I just can’t stomach it.
Heather @ Side of Sneakers says
What a fun lunch spot! I love being able to enjoy the sun in the middle of the day 🙂
Simply Life says
I can’t wait to eat outside!
lynn (The Actors Diet) says
i need to get myself an iphone – it would make blogging so much easier!
lisa :: lisasfoods says
I love adding cabbage to stirfries. It’s so cheap, loaded with nutrients, and full of fiber. I even eat it raw (sliced into chunks) sometimes, and dip it in hummus. It’s really good!
astridphotography says
siggis just arrived at our grocery store- i can’t wait to try it!! ohhh the choices…
Lisa @bakebikeblog says
Wow what a great lunch – so varied!!! Love it!
Maggie @ Fit.Fun.Food says
Wow! This reminds me that I need more fruit in my life! Yay for spring and fruit bounty! Have a great night on your mysterious date!
Cynthia (It All Changes) says
I always have to have comfy shoes or my feet would be killing me. That is key to me even buying shoes.
Annie@stronghealthyfit says
Looks like my kind of lunch! You’re lucky to have such warm weather… I’m used to it not really warming up until June-ish. I think i need to move somewhere South of New England for awhile 🙂
Sheila | Live Well 360 says
I have the Tune Up balls too! LOOOVE them!
Pam (@ TotalHealthCounseling) says
Yum, your lunch is so beautiful and tasty looking as always!
Enjoy your pre-date and date tonight 🙂
Foy Update - Cook. Garden. Write. Repeat. says
I have a confession – cabbage makes me gas-y. I like it but I don’t want to eat too much.
Salah@myhealthiestlifestyle says
mmmmm I love kiwi!
christina cadden says
Looks like a great dinner!
Lauren says
The only way my family has ever cooked cabbage is boiled, but next time I’m at the fruit stand, I’m totally going to grab some and use this method of yours!
Samantha says
Oh my gosh your fruit looks so delicious!! I am so craving fruit!
Krystina says
Hi! I stumbled upon your blog recently and love it.
That spoon is precious! I’ll be on the lookout for one just like it. That naturally nutty spread sounds delicious. I’ve heard about it but have no clue where to find it. Anyway, nice to “meet” you!
Krystina 🙂
Kath says
Welcome!
steph-exercise physiologist and artist! says
Bad shoes and aching feet are possibly one of the worst things!! I used to suffer through pain for fashion for years and now my feet just cant take it!! Good thing you had that yoga ball thingy!
My work also has a tennis school so often we will grab a tennis ball to workout the knots in our backs, shoulders, feet, and hip joints. I would be interested in trying your new little toy!! Sounds great!
Susan says
Have you tried the Siggi’s Orange/Ginger flavor? After seeing Siggi’s on your blog I saw them in my local Whole Foods and grabbed several of the grapefruit flavors as I freaking love anything grapefruit. I was a little bummed about the flavor after trying it, but totally stoked about the consistency. Needless to say, I grabbed every flavor the next time I went to the store. I can now say that Orange/Ginger Siggi’s is my FAVORITE yogurt flavor. PERIOD.
Also, have you tried Milk & Honey brand granola? I like me some Galaxy Granola, but I recently tried Milk & Honey for the first time ( pumpkin & CHOCOLATE!! flavors) and I am in love!!
Kath says
I haven’t tried either of those!!
Meagan says
Do you EAT the kiwi SKINS?!
Sarah says
You know, I’ve seen Siggi’s at my local grocery store, and I’ve been wondering if they’re worth the pricetag. But I’ve seen them so often on your blog, read your reviews, and I think you’ve convinced me to try some Siggi’s! 🙂