After sleeping in in Larbs‘s cozy guest room bed (fitted with the fluffiest down comforter – wouldn’t expect anything less!), I said goodbye to the two of them as they departed for their Duke days – one to work and one to learn business. Our family is getting bluer! My grandmother attended Trinity College in the 40s, my parents Duke in the 70s, Matt and my wedding in the 07s and Larbs and Matt now!
Larbs directed me to Duke’s East Campus for a morning run. It was the most glorious morning – crisp, sunny, scenic. I ran about 4.5 miles around campus and through the beautiful bungalow neighborhoods surrounding it.
My plan was to walk to a coffee shop for tea and breakfast, but when I called my mom at 10am she invited me there for a poached egg on toast and hot tea, so I headed home.
Miss Billis met me at the door!
Frog Hollow Pear on the side!! These really are the best pears ever.
Lipton!
I got to witness another round of Lillian medicine this morning. She is so cute wrapped up in her swaddle! We all coo over her for the procedure!
Mom and I are going on a quick antique hunting trip to look for more wooden boxes, then to lunch and then I’m hitting the road to ole Cville.
Zoe @ loseweightandgainhealth says
Runny egg on yummy bread looks amazing. Re Food buzz – I can’t see the winners announced anywhere. Do you know when they do that? I am interested to see who won in each of the categories.
KathEats says
I’m sure they’ll post them today at some point
Katelyn @ Chef Katelyn says
Ahhhhh college campuses are the best to run through! ….unless you’re running through Syracuse. I like to call it Stairacuse, or UpStairs New York.
Lauren @ A Full Measure of Happiness says
Having grown up in Syracuse, I know exactly what you mean! Still beautiful but so…tiring! 🙂
Khushboo says
That yolk looks like perfection! Love ’em drippy!
Laura @ Sprint 2 the Table says
Your mom’s poached egg looks so good! I got back from SF last night at 11p and was craving eggs – I had to scramble up a couple for a late-night snack.
It was so nice to meet you! Safe travels home.
P.S. You guys look JUST like your mom!
Katie @ Peace Love and Oats says
Sounds like a beautiful run! In college I would get to run around downtown Charleston, I miss how beautiful it was!
Anjali Shah @ The Picky Eater says
Ahhh Frog Hollow Pears!! I miss them from the conference – I have to order some so I can have them at home soon!
Lynn @ the actor's diet says
Holy yolk! Have fun w your family.
Johanna B says
I love walking around our local college campus. It’s beautiful this time of year.
Cat @Breakfast to Bed says
I am jealous of your pears. They are my favorite. Especially caramelized.
Angela @ Eat Spin Run Repeat says
Sounds like a lovely run! I used to run a lot around my university campus, but it seemed like no matter what direction I went in, everywhere was UP! Have a great day Kath!
Lauren @ What Lauren Likes says
Looks amazing! Have funn 🙂
kathleen @ the daily crumb says
i love the way you edit your cell phone photos. do you mind if i ask what program you use? i don’t have an iPhone… and there for can’t get instagram…. 🙁 but i am looking for a similar app for droid. have a safe trip home!
KathEats says
I use Retro Camera for Android 😉
Maria @ Sinfully Nutritious says
Sounds like you packed in a full long weekend. Tea and toast is a perfect ending.
Get home safe, and good luck with the antiques!
Lauren @ Oatmeal after Spinning says
That egg looks to.die.for.
Seriously, I just wiped drool off of my mouth.
Jill in Chicago says
Sorry to post a comment not related to the post, but you’ve gotten me HOOKED on Adagio tea! I went to the store here in Chicago (well, Skokie) this weekend and stocked up. Having a cup of coconut now — it’s sooooo yummy!
I’d love to hear what flavors others have bought and are enjoying. They were having a ‘buy 4, get one free’ deal, so I also got hazelnut, gingerbread, tropical white and coco-mint green. I can’t wait to try them all!
Tracy says
Candy Cane from the holiday sampler is really good if you like peppermint!
KathEats says
Awesome!! Glad you like them. Let me know how your favorites are!
Hillary says
The Duke campus is one of the top three most beautiful college campuses I’ve ever seen in my life. I’d love to take a run around there one day!
Katryn says
Such a cute old-fashioned breakfast! And lovely pictures as usual. 🙂
Amanda- The Nutritionist Reviews says
I am very interested to try those pears that you love so much! What is different about them than other pears? Sweeter?
KathEats says
They are just the best all around pears – I think slightly sweeter – maybe more like honey?? And I love the texture of the skin. They’re almost like a bosc and anjou hybrid? Maybe that’s what they are!?
Gina @ Running to the Kitchen says
I love Duke’s campus. It’s one of my old clients for work and I got to walk around East campus a lot since the Facilities building (where I would spend most of my time) was so close to it. Gorgeous place for a run!
Molly @ RDexposed says
Hope kitty’s BUN and creat are under control.
KathEats says
She ran to me when I got here! A good sign
Molly @ RDexposed says
Precious!
Kate says
GO HEELS!
Kiran @ KiranTarun.com says
Mmmm.. yummy runny poached eggs on toast with tea.
Cute kitty’s! I hope Lillian is feeling better 🙂
Annette @ EnjoyYourHealthyLife says
I love LOVE eggs on toast. SO delicious.
Anna says
That egg looks so perfect. I thinking of having poached egg on toast for lunch, and now I’m definitely doing it. Though maybe on rice… either way, I hope I achieve as beautiful an egg as you (/your mom?) did!
Christine @ Oatmeal in my Bowl says
Great scenic run!
Speaking of tea, if you get a chance, try Lipton’s Orange herbal infusion tea. It is So Good. 😀
Angel7 says
Lillian looks so sweet swaddled in te blanket! Maroon is sooo her color 🙂
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[email protected] Flying ONION says
Aw, I love the cat pictures. What a cutie. 😀
Your breakfast looks simply perfect. 😀
Cait's Plate says
Safe travels back to Cville – enjoy the last few moments of family time 🙂
Morgan @ moments of mmm says
Poached egg and toast is my mother’s classic breakfast! Whenever I am home for the holidays, I look forward to sharing this breakfast with my mom 🙂 Enjoy your time with family!
Lindsay @ bikingbeforebed says
College campuses are some of the best places for running! I wish there was one closer to my house.
Sarah @ newlyeverything says
Hi Kath! I am a new follower to your blog and just wanted to say hi! I just moved from “up north” to Atlanta and I am loving all of my runs in this beautiful southern climate. Looks like you had a great run and even better company at your parent’s house! Look forward to reading more. Thanks for sharing!
KathEats says
Welclome Sarah! Love your blog name 🙂
katie @KatieDid says
mmmm runny yolks. Nice picture of your mom and the cat in the morning light!
Averie @ Love Veggies and Yoga says
I love the swaddled kitty picture 🙂
Glad you nice workout in and a good night’s sleep. After traveling, both of those are KEY!
Susan H. @ the food allergy chronicles says
Here in Southern Ontario, we are having one of the most glorious of days…the sun is out…the sky is blue…no wind…I was running with a T-shirt and tights in November! I was wondering myself, about Frog Hollow Pears…the name alone makes me want to try them! Alas…I don’t think we get them here…
[email protected] Broken Cookies Don't Count says
I love antiqueing. Hope you found what you were looking for!
TeenyLittleSuperChef says
Where do you get the Frog Hollow pears? Is that a mail order item? I feel as though I’m missing out on something awesome.
P.S. The kitty in the swaddle is pretty darn adorable. I too like to be all bundles up and loved on 🙂
KathEats says
I got mine at Foodbuzz. I believe they do mail orders here: http://www.froghollow.com/collections/fresh-fruit
Chelsea @ One Healthy Munchkin says
I love running through my school’s campus – as long as it’s on a weekend or really early in the day. Otherwise I have to dodge my fellow students the whole time. 😛
~Christy @ wonderofallthings says
Hope kitty continues to do well!
Lindsay says
I love walking a college campus, I already feel smarter being there…lol