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You are here: Home / Charlottesville / Fueled By Sun

April 14, 2011

Fueled By Sun

What a wonderful, wonderful day this was. I hate to attribute it all to the glorious sunny warm weather, but I have a feeling that had a lot to do with it! I spent a lot of time outside, working that didn’t feel like working, exercising that didn’t feel like exercising and ending the day relaxing with our friends.

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I had a crumbled up piece of Faith’s manna bread with some Flying Squirrel PB Nutty-Buddy residue! What a fun mash!

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My new sign stands are here and they are perfect!

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And Matt and I took a bunch of headshots for bakery marketing use – I’m really pleased with how well they turned out using just a tripod and a remote control!

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I really liked this one – but not enough logos are showing!

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So this one is the favorite!

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Yup – my secret is out. I have a remote control and it is awesome!! Cost me about $15 bucks, I think.

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Then we BIKED! AGAIN!

Downtown

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Where we met up with the Cville Green Drinks club!

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Have you heard of Green Drinks? It’s a club for eco-minded peeps who also enjoy a cold one. There might be one in your town!

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The event was held at Brookville, a restaurant where we went on my birthday and I need to get back! It’s extremely local-minded and really cute!

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Unfortunately the meeting was all men – plus me – and there wasn’t a huge turnout, but we still had fun.

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I ordered the Bornem Dubbel – mmmmmmm dubbels are awesome! Look for one on your next beer menu visit and I promise you’ll love it! Thick and sweet!

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We left Green Drinks and headed to Faith and Tate’s!

Bless them and their hospitality!!

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We were greeted with an outdoor table set, dinner cooked and sparkling wine!!! I stuck to one tiny pour because I’d already had one [green] drink already.

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Lounging in Tate’s homemade surfboard chair!!

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On the menu: Fish Tacos!

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With all the fixins – cabbage, cheese, avocado, mango

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Plus a side salad (with homemade sprouted beans – I’d expect nothing less from Faith!), homemade salsa, and homemade refried beans!

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They tasted quite incredible!!! Perfect almost-summer meal –

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We moved inside for dessert, where we chatted for 2 hours and munched on apple, dark chocolate and mint tea

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We owe them a gourmet dinner at our place next time!

The bike ride home was cold, but also a little refreshing by the end of it. And I’m ready for bed!

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  1. Averie (LoveVeggiesAndYoga) says

    April 14, 2011 at 10:25 pm

    using just a tripod and a remote control that cost you $15….oh, I am ALL OVER that!

    I just got my tripod…today! Showed up in today’s UPS and I love it. I went to a really awesome photography workshop with some “famous” photographers over the weekend and realized I couldnt put off a tripod purchase any longer. And now I see a remote control…I need that too 🙂

    Your pics turned out beautifully!

    Fish tacos with mango and avocado…oh, yummy!

    The cute pillow.

    So much in this post I love!

    Reply
  2. Allie (Live Laugh Eat) says

    April 14, 2011 at 10:29 pm

    The photos your took via remote look so good! I need to get me one of those. My fam members get so nervous with my big ol’ camera. I like the 2nd photo with the logos better than the first, actually. So cute.

    Reply
  3. Dalai Lina says

    April 14, 2011 at 10:29 pm

    It looks like you had a very productive day – I think you took more pictured in one day than I do in an entire week! Made me want to have fish taco’s 🙂

    Reply
  4. Jenny @ Fitness Health and Food says

    April 14, 2011 at 10:32 pm

    you guys look too cute! those pics will certainly do the job!

    Tacos look delish as well. I wish we had warm weather so that we could also dine al fresco! ahhh chicago, sigh… 😛

    Reply
  5. Kat @ Cupcake Kat says

    April 14, 2011 at 10:37 pm

    Wow those photos are very well done. Good job!
    Yummy looks like such a great dinner!

    Reply
  6. J3nn(Jenn's Menu and Lifestyle Blog) says

    April 14, 2011 at 10:40 pm

    Your head shots came out well! I need to get that remote for my Rebel, and a tripod! I’ve been fibbing myself needing more hands for pictures lately!

    Your dinner loons spectacular! I love everything about it. Yum!

    Reply
  7. Shannon @ Fresh Year of Life says

    April 14, 2011 at 10:40 pm

    Literally like the 4th blog I’ve read when someone eats fish tacos. Super jealous. The pics look awesome!

    Reply
  8. J3nn(Jenn's Menu and Lifestyle Blog) says

    April 14, 2011 at 10:41 pm

    Omg, so many typos due to iPad autofill!! That should say finding and looks, not fibbing and loons! LOL 😳

    Reply
  9. Morgan @ moments of mmm says

    April 14, 2011 at 10:41 pm

    I love the photos! They look really good 🙂

    Tried making some tofu tacos tonight, but these look a lot more successful than mine! Should have stuck to fish!

    Reply
  10. Justeen @ Blissful Baking says

    April 14, 2011 at 10:42 pm

    You and Matt look great in those pics! Great job with the tripod + remote 🙂
    And fish taco dinner looks scrumptious! mmmm 🙂

    Reply
  11. Katy says

    April 14, 2011 at 10:44 pm

    Is that a tea press? COOL!

    Reply
    • KathEats says

      April 15, 2011 at 8:01 am

      It’s a regular coffee french press and you can make tea in them

      Reply
  12. Abby says

    April 14, 2011 at 10:44 pm

    The pictures are awesome! I like the second one better than the first one you liked! Very cute! Dinner at Faith and Tate’s looks tasty as usual! 🙂

    Reply
  13. Jane says

    April 14, 2011 at 10:49 pm

    Great promo pics!

    Sounds like a great day and a great way to end the day with awesome friends. Faith and Tate put together a yummy looking meal.

    Reply
  14. Chelsea says

    April 14, 2011 at 10:58 pm

    This whole dinner looks AMAZING!

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  15. Alaina says

    April 14, 2011 at 11:03 pm

    Hmm, those tacos do look amazing!! 🙂

    Just by your pictures, I can honestly say that I love downtown C-ville.

    Reply
  16. Laura @ Sprint 2 the Table says

    April 14, 2011 at 11:09 pm

    I bet those were the best OIAJ ever. 🙂

    We have a Green Drinks group in ATL I’ve been meaning to check out. Their meeting locations are awesome.

    Reply
  17. Namaste Gurl says

    April 14, 2011 at 11:18 pm

    I love all the headshot photos– you two are such a beautiful, glowing couple and I”m sure that will attract so many customers to your store! 🙂
    What lovely friends you have to make you that yummy, wholesome meal- jealous much? 🙂

    Reply
  18. Runeatrepeat says

    April 14, 2011 at 11:27 pm

    Love the remote – totally worth the money!

    Reply
  19. Jenny says

    April 14, 2011 at 11:29 pm

    Do you wear a helmet while you are riding around town? My boyfriend just bought me a bike for my birthday and I’m just curious.

    Reply
    • KathEats says

      April 15, 2011 at 8:03 am

      Always!!

      Reply
  20. Kate (What Kate is Cooking) says

    April 14, 2011 at 11:30 pm

    I love the back to back one 🙂 So cute!

    Reply
  21. Laura (Starloz) says

    April 14, 2011 at 11:30 pm

    i’ve got to admit, when i’m at home, i use both a tripod & remote. they are easier & i’ve got more control.

    i love the pictures of you & matt, i’m so excited for you both.

    Reply
  22. Angel7 says

    April 14, 2011 at 11:39 pm

    I like the remote control. That is pretty inexpensive for it! I thought it would be more than that.

    I wish I could grab one of those fish tacos through the computer screen, because they look amazing, and I am getting hungry just looking at them. I do not need to eat, though, at 12:37AM 🙂

    http://faithfulsolutions.blogspot.com/

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  23. Hannah says

    April 15, 2011 at 12:13 am

    Guess which two people love the camera! 😛

    Reply
  24. Claire says

    April 15, 2011 at 12:44 am

    Hey there, ran across your blog. I live on the dt mall but am moving with my bf to a house in the neighborhood up behind McIntire Plaza (literally like a 2 min walk 🙂 I’m usually @ Cville Coffee writing my dissertation a few times a week so I can’t wait to check out the bakery when it opens! I used to go to GH a good amount in Ann Arbor when I lived there. Good luck!!

    Reply
    • KathEats says

      April 15, 2011 at 8:04 am

      Oh how fun!! Is it Birdwood Ct? There’s a house for sale up there that I like 🙂

      Reply
      • Claire says

        April 15, 2011 at 10:55 am

        yep Birdwood!! 🙂 Seems like it will be a nice neighborhood, still close to downtown but not right on the mall where I live now (parking is a nightmare!)

        Reply
        • KathEats says

          April 15, 2011 at 10:58 am

          Oh fun!! The house on that street for sale has a killer master bath 🙂

          Reply
          • Claire says

            April 15, 2011 at 11:32 am

            Really??! The one we’re moving into is right on the corner where it turns from Birdwood St. to Ct. It is completely renovated inside but def doesn’t have a killer master bath haha. Maybe we’ll be neighbors sometime soon?? 🙂

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            • KathEats says

              April 15, 2011 at 11:44 am

              Maybe so! We’re hoping to buy in the North Downtown area. We’ll have to come check out your place sometime!

              Reply
      • Krissy @ Shiawase Life says

        April 15, 2011 at 3:47 pm

        I know EXACTLY the one you are talking about, Kath!! =D

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        • KathEats says

          April 15, 2011 at 3:50 pm

          Haha – real estate nerds!!

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          • Krissy @ Shiawase Life says

            April 15, 2011 at 3:52 pm

            Guilty as charged!!

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  25. Katie @ Nourishing Flourishing says

    April 15, 2011 at 12:47 am

    I HEART those photos! Too cute.

    Reply
  26. lynn @ the actor's diet says

    April 15, 2011 at 12:52 am

    i love the headshot you chose! looks very natural.

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  27. Allie says

    April 15, 2011 at 1:02 am

    Tate and Faith always make the best food! Such great friends to have 🙂

    Reply
  28. Lara says

    April 15, 2011 at 1:28 am

    Loving those headshots — with or without the logos. Super cute. Love my tripod & remote, too! It’s so much better than the “long arm reach” when we want a pic together!
    So, random question: Any chance you have any idea where Faith & Tate got their dishes? I <3 them, and have been looking for something similar to no avail…

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    • faith says

      April 15, 2011 at 6:51 am

      Bed, Bath, and Beyond and I’m pretty sure they still have them. I’m glad you like them because once Kath started taking pictures of them I never looked at them the same (I don’t think the color photographs very well 🙁 ). But thanks!

      Reply
      • Karen says

        April 15, 2011 at 6:59 am

        Lara – If you have no luck at BB+B, I’ve seen very similar (the same?) earthware at Crate and Barrel.

        Reply
  29. Khushboo says

    April 15, 2011 at 2:32 am

    Man I’m so jealous of your snack in the jar! After weeks of anticipation, it was finally time for oats in a jar this morning. After excitingly making it, I had one bite and bam- the milk had gone off and the whole breakfast (pb-encrusted jar included) had to be chucked away. I almost cried.

    Reply
    • KathEats says

      April 15, 2011 at 8:05 am

      Oh how tragic!!

      Reply
    • JenATX says

      April 15, 2011 at 8:51 am

      no! i wait so long to use up that pb jar for oats that I would’ve been crushed had this happened 🙁

      Reply
  30. Kayla says

    April 15, 2011 at 2:38 am

    you two are just way too cute!
    I am totally craving fish tacos now, but unfortunately it was only 45 degrees here today!

    Reply
  31. Cait @ Beyond Bananas says

    April 15, 2011 at 4:30 am

    I love how you bike everywhere! I honestly don’t even own a bike.. but really want to get one.. it is such a more convenient and healthy way to get around.. for the person riding and for the earth!

    Dark chocolate and apples … are amazing. As is nut jar mash ups!

    Reply
  32. Vicki says

    April 15, 2011 at 4:45 am

    Your headshots turned out great! I love the second one better than the first actually. I think the gap in the first one is too distracting perhaps.

    And fish tacos is definitely something I will have to try soon, those look delicious.

    Reply
  33. Hats @ See How She Runs says

    April 15, 2011 at 4:52 am

    Superb headshots, they’re really lovely! I need to get my bike out again (it’s currently gathering cobwebs in the shed). Dark chocolate and apple is such a delicious combination – and I love mint tea too, so two thumbs up for dessert.

    Reply
  34. Jumanah @ Healthy Living in the Middle East says

    April 15, 2011 at 5:31 am

    Very cute pictures! What a fabulous dinner! Fish tacos look so good!

    Reply
  35. Sarah (Running To Slow Things Down) says

    April 15, 2011 at 5:34 am

    A remote! Love it. I was always wondering if they had some sort of control like that. Now you have me checking out amazon. 😀

    All the pictures are great and I think my favorite is the one who you guys ended up choosing. So exciting! 😀

    Reply
  36. Ally (Girl V Food) says

    April 15, 2011 at 5:36 am

    You look AMAZING, and those pictures are so sweet! 🙂

    Reply
  37. Lauren says

    April 15, 2011 at 5:46 am

    I LOVE the picture of you guys!! Honestly, it’s perfect! 🙂

    Do you think Tate and Faith need any more friends because I would love to get to know them, LoL.

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  38. presley says

    April 15, 2011 at 5:50 am

    Photos look great! A remote… what an awesome idea!

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

    April 15, 2011 at 6:02 am

    Such a fun afternoon/evening! Those shots do look amazing – I like #6 and #9 if you are counting going across. Those fish tacos looks so good!

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  40. Lolly says

    April 15, 2011 at 6:06 am

    I think the classic children’s book needs to be retitled:
    “The Matt in the Hat”

    great pics….what an exciting time in your life!

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    • KathEats says

      April 15, 2011 at 8:06 am

      :mrgreen:

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  41. Stephanie says

    April 15, 2011 at 6:22 am

    Biking in crisp spring or fall weather is the best sleep aid around! I’m always so happy-tired when I’ve had a good long bike ride. You’ve inspired me to take out the bike this weekend and make sure that all’s running well. The meal that your friends made you is beautiful! I love that they sliced fruit and took out some dark chocolate for dessert. I would never think of serving that to guests…although I eat it for dessert myself almost every night.

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  42. Sarena (The Non-Dairy Queen) says

    April 15, 2011 at 6:22 am

    I like the ones you chose too! They look great! I’m glad you had a great day Kath. I know you needed it!

    Reply
  43. Baking Books says

    April 15, 2011 at 6:26 am

    I love the 4th photo in the second row – but it’s similar to one you selected as well!

    Your skin is gorgeous by the way.

    Downtown C-ville looks so cute!

    Reply
  44. Jess (Sweet Potato) says

    April 15, 2011 at 6:27 am

    Your pictures look great!

    Reply
  45. Molly says

    April 15, 2011 at 6:49 am

    Dubbels are great, working my way towards feeling the same for tripels

    Reply
  46. Holly @ The Runny Egg says

    April 15, 2011 at 6:52 am

    Those tacos look amazing! Faith when are you going to invite me over? 🙂

    Reply
  47. Karen says

    April 15, 2011 at 6:54 am

    Love the headshots! The one you chose for a business partner photo would be my pick too, though your smile looks particularly joyous in the previous no-logo one…maybe you could crop it for your singular standard professional headshot. (Mango-orange is definitely your color!)

    Reply
  48. Miranda @ Working Mom Works Out says

    April 15, 2011 at 6:55 am

    Could you guys be any cuter? I love the headshots!

    And I’m gonna look into Greendrinks.

    Reply
  49. kate@ahealthypassion says

    April 15, 2011 at 6:57 am

    I love your little photoshoot I cant believe the tripod and remote was so cheap, im definitely on the lookout for one. Food looks amazing as usual and im jealous of your bikeride I need to get outside and get some sun its amazing how it just energizes you!

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    • KathEats says

      April 15, 2011 at 8:06 am

      Just the remote was cheap – tripods are much more expensive!

      Reply
  50. Lee says

    April 15, 2011 at 7:01 am

    Oh cool, there is a Green Drinks Atlanta chapter. I might have to check that out. It reminds me of something else called Drinking Liberally which is a bunch of liberals who like to talk about politics and like to drink.

    Reply
  51. Chelsea @ One Healthy Munchkin says

    April 15, 2011 at 7:02 am

    Your headshots look fantastic! Great idea to do them yourself instead of shelling out mega $$ to get someone else to do them. They look super professional as is!

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  52. Kim @ Spoonful of Sass says

    April 15, 2011 at 7:10 am

    Camera remotes are one of the least expensive, but best camera accessory. We use ours to take a family portrait at Christmas every year!

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  53. Amy says

    April 15, 2011 at 7:12 am

    What a great day! I love the headshots and your dinner looked delicious.

    And yes I LOVE that surfboard chair! What a cool idea.

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  54. Courtney says

    April 15, 2011 at 7:18 am

    The photograph of the girl you took in the bar is so ellegant & sheik!

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  55. kristine says

    April 15, 2011 at 7:21 am

    Awesome photos!

    Those refried beans look so good!

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  56. Elizabeth@The Sweet Life says

    April 15, 2011 at 7:27 am

    Beautiful photos–you two make quite the pair!

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  57. Hope says

    April 15, 2011 at 7:29 am

    Those pictures are beautiful! You and Matt are very photogenic! 🙂 Dinner looks incredible too!

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  58. Cindy says

    April 15, 2011 at 7:35 am

    I’m loving that dish wear!

    Reply
  59. Stacey (The Home-Cooked Vegan) says

    April 15, 2011 at 7:36 am

    I love ALL of the pics! It’s hard to decide which is the best, haha 😀

    All of your biking makes me want to get my ol’ road bike outta the shed and go for a long ride! I’m glad you were able to get a little fun into your work day, and I’m loving that homemade chair haha

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  60. Amanda says

    April 15, 2011 at 7:46 am

    your outfit is so cute! love the necklace with that color shirt! wish i could pair stuff like that!!

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  61. Dani says

    April 15, 2011 at 7:53 am

    We do have a Green Drinks here in Burlington, VT. It’s always packed! The fish tacos look SOOO good!!

    Reply
  62. michelle says

    April 15, 2011 at 8:37 am

    I just bought some of that sneaky squirrel peanut butter per your recommendation, can’t wait to use it in my morning oats!

    Reply
  63. becca (bellebottoms) says

    April 15, 2011 at 9:02 am

    that dinner looks uh-mazing! you have such great friends!

    I’m craving fish tacos now….and I love the addition of the mango!! MUST BUY IT SOON! 🙂

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  64. Ash @ Good Taste Healthy Me says

    April 15, 2011 at 9:11 am

    I just love your downtown!! It is so quaint and adorable!

    What a great dinner with friends too!

    Reply
  65. Jo @ Jo In the Kitchen says

    April 15, 2011 at 10:19 am

    This makes me need summer and barbecues so bad!!
    Looks like it was a lot of fun

    Reply
  66. Amy says

    April 15, 2011 at 11:24 am

    A remote eh? Hmmm.. I might just have to go investigate! Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
  67. Kaitlyn says

    April 15, 2011 at 11:27 am

    this day sounds awesome! so many of my favorite things!

    ive really been meaning to get back to Brookville as well. i love the chef and his concepts!

    the GH photo is a great one. so sad i will of already graduated by the time it opens!

    Reply
  68. Annette @ EnjoyYourHealthyLife says

    April 15, 2011 at 2:22 pm

    AWESOME dinner-wow!! I love the remote control idea, that is so flippin’ fabulous–going on my wish list!!

    Reply
  69. Noelle Loves Oatmeal and Apples says

    April 15, 2011 at 5:39 pm

    Awesome pictures kath. You guys should do one of you jumping in the air! or HANDSTANDS!

    Reply
  70. Michelle (The Runner's Plate) says

    April 15, 2011 at 8:48 pm

    I think the sun makes a HUGE different in my mood!

    Reply

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