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You didn’t think I was sick of bread, did you!?

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Just a wee bit tired of sandwiches. Bread always has a place in my heart and stomach! This afternoon while working I got hungry for a snack and tried out a new tiny jar of chutney we ordered for our retail shelves. I mixed it with Naturally Nutty almond butter and granola. Delish!

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Matt left work for a bit to get a haircut and apparently came back with frozen yogurt!! SOOO glad his sideburns are short again! Hot stuff.

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Peanut butter + cake batter + Resees – of course he fed me a few bites!

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We worked till after 7 and got the bakery lookin’ GREAT!! I organized our filing cabinet and we cleaned and straightened and I’m very excited about the state of things! I’m HOPING to take 2 days off before opening week begins. Matt has some handiwork to do there tomorrow but we’re both hoping to go on a hike on Sunday and do something non-work related.

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Back at the homestead, we whipped up a quick dinner. We used a soup sample that a vendor brought us in the doors this week – a 3 bean chili. We mixed that with collard greens (so it was more sauce than soup!) and topped it with bacon, cheese and sour cream! (Sour cream was also a sample)

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Under all that good stuff there were beautiful green vegetables : )

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Matt poured me a tiny beer to go with dinner. Because it really does bring out the flavor of food.

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Then we watched The Office. Great episode!

Then Karen came over for a beer (which she rarely drinks!) because she finished her last chemo treatment today!!!!!!!! If you’re new to the blog, Karen is Matt’s mom and she was diagnosed with endometrial cancer just before Christmas. She’s done 5 months of chemo + radiation plus surgery and we’re all hoping she’s cured for good. She’s been such a trooper through it all.

GO Karen!!

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Karen also brought over some brownies – going to have a taste!!

Nite!

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  2. Nancy says

    Am so happy things are coming along so well with the bakery. You both really deserve some down time before the grand opening. I wished I lived closer so I could come buy some delish bread and have a yummy sandwich. I wouldn’t even complain about the no onions thing! 😉

    And as happy as I am for you both and wish you much success, as a long time blog reader I am DELIGHTED to see Matt’s mom Karen doing so well. She looks great! Karen, I wish you nothing but good health and happy days!!!!

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  7. Sunya says

    Yeah Karen!!! I am going to crack open a Moose Drool and have a toast to you! Best of luck on the rest of your journey. The bakery looks amazing as well!

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  10. Sarah says

    Hurray for Karen finishing up! That was a much deserved celebratory beer. May her recovery continue steadily.

    Enjoy that time off! I can’t wait to trek to Cville and check out the store.

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  12. Mary says

    Thanks for letting us know that Karen is done with her chemo. So glad that ordeal is behind her. Great timing for the opening of your exciting new business.

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  14. Hilary says

    All that food is lookin’ GOOD! I seriously hope you’re not tired of bread before the bakery’s even open! And that frozen yogurt looks to DIE FOR!

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  18. Baking 'n' Books says

    Yay for Karen! I agree about the bread. I love sandwiches( tuna kick lately!) – but yeah, sometimes a great salad – WITH bread on the side is optimal for me – because really it’s just a vehicle (a.k.a excuse) for more almond butter and jam for me 🙂

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  22. Sarah R says

    Congrats to Karen! Here’s to hoping for only good news to come. I love bread and sometimes feel that having it for snacks or on the side of a meal is the best bet because then you can really taste it vs. having a sandwich with flavors that all blend together.

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  23. SAL says

    Woo hoo Karen! I love that you’re such a great daughter-in-law (probably because she’s an awesome mother-in-law:). Hope you all have a wonderful holiday together!

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  24. Eileen says

    Awesome picture of Matt and Karen! Congratulations on wrapping up the treatments, Karen … best of health to you!

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  25. Cyndi says

    That is one great photo of Karen and Matt! Love the mother/son connection.

    Karen is an inspiration – she looks strong and positive! Many good wishes to her.

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  26. Brooke Cordray says

    Kath! I really enjoy your blog. I send love arrows in my mind to you, your husband and your mother-in-law Karen and her battle w/ cancer. Thank goodness she’s done with chemo-yeah! My mother is almost done with all her treatments for breast cancer. I sometimes think we are on the same wave length with the the meals we create, and I definately have picked up some great ideas from you. Good job!

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  27. Jen says

    FABULOUS news that Karen is finished her chemo treatments! She looks wonderful…a positive attitude really does make all the difference! High fives indeed!

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  33. Averie (LoveVeggiesandYoga) says

    Glad Matt got his hair tuned up…I love it when my hubs gets his hair trimmed. Some guys can pull off longer hair but mine looks wayyyy better more clean cut.

    And major congrats to Karen for being DONE with her chemo!!! What a long road she’s been on, but more power to her for being done and finishing strong! She will be in my continued prayers, of course, for a full remission and recovery!

    Enjoy your brownies 🙂

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  34. Tessa @ Amazing Asset says

    So happy to hear about Karen finishing the therapy and doing so much better! I can tell she is one tough, strong lady and I’m sure that has helped her to pull through!
    I hope the brownies you had were delish 🙂

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  35. M says

    Karen always looks great!
    Something so vibrant about her- always enjoy seeing her on the
    blog and very best of health to her(hi Karen!)
    I like a mom who enjoys a little beer now and then 🙂

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  37. Amy says

    YAY Karen! As a pediatric nurse who gives chemo, I know what an accomplishment that is! give her my best!

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  38. Amanda says

    Congrats to Karen! She looks wonderful! I love seeing pictures of her on the blog, always a smile on her face. Wishing you all the best!!

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  39. annie says

    Yeah Karen, and congratulations! Best of luck to her! A beer with family sounds like the perfect way to celebrate 🙂

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  40. Carrie @ Nutrition By Carrie says

    Hooray for Karen! My dad recently finished going through more than 40 radiation treatments for prostate cancer (he also had surgery), and fortunately that knocked the cancer back and he didn’t have to do chemo. I was stunned how much the radiation took out of him…I knew chemo could do that, but I previously had no idea the effects radiation could have.

    The bakery looks great…all your hard work is definitely paying off!

    I love your tiny beer glasses…I have some from a local brewery that I like to use so that I feel like I’m having a “full glass” even though it’s more like a hearty taste!

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  45. Kathi says

    The bakery looks fabulous! All of your hard work has paid off. 🙂
    So happy for Karen and the last treatment is definitely cause for celebration!!

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  50. Sam says

    Where does Matt get his hair cut? I get mine cut on the Downtown Mall & I always hit up Sweet Frog after I am done.

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  53. Kim says

    Go Karen go!!! She is awesome : ) And I recently fell in love with sweet frog’s pb flavor. I had a tiny bit today too actually!

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  54. Melissa says

    Hi Kath,

    I am fairly new to your blog but have been following it for long enough to read about your bakery. Good luck with the grand opening! I found what you wrote about Great Harvest to be so interesting that I looked up to see if there was one in my area and luckily, there is! So today I went for the first time and died and went to bread heaven–I tried like 4 different types and loved them all. I wish you all the best with your bakery.

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  58. Lenna says

    That´s really so cool how you eat bread + granola! I would never make up such a combo, but it seems to work very well 🙂

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  60. Maggie @ livingfoodjunkie says

    That is wonderful that Karen is finished her last treatment! Best wishes for her 🙂 My mom has been going through breast cancer treatments for the past two years. Two surgeries and yesterday she started her first chemo treatment and will be on it for 6 months. I should show her your blog and Karen’s triumphs 🙂 Thank Karen for me, for sharing her part of her journey through your blog 🙂

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  63. Sandy says

    Congrats to Karen for being so strong through all of the treatments. Hope she is feeling great to enjoy your opening week. If the weather doesn’t improve in Indiana I may get in my car and come to Charlottesville to see your new store this week!

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  65. Katie says

    YAY KAREN!!!!! My mom just beat endometrial cancer two months ago–hoping Karen has also beaten it for good and that there are two happy recovery stories!

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  66. Cait @ Beyond Bananas says

    Kath – I hope you and Matt DO get to take two days off before opening week. — or at least one! You guys have been working SO hard to make sure everything is ready to day – and from what I have seen here.. you have done everything to the absolutely best of your ability! You deserve a little extra time!

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  67. Karen says

    Go Karen, Indeed…so happy and relieved for you, Fingers are crossed for continued good health. Hope the bakery work brings you lots of joy in the months ahead!

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  68. Jennifer says

    That’s great news about Matt’s mom! She certainly does deserve a beer and brownies. 🙂
    Definitely take some time off, even a day, before the bakery opens. It will probably be just what you need before the doors officially open. 🙂 So exciting!!!!

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  70. Riss says

    You eat soup just how I like it! I thought I was weird for preferring my lentil soup (more like stew) over collards!

    And way to go Karen! She’ a real rockstar. =)

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  80. Katie says

    Go Karen!!! 🙂 She is so beautiful! We found out after Christmas this year my dad had prostate cancer… he recently had the surgery and is now on the road to recovery, but it really takes a toll on not only the person going through it, but the family as well. It’s never easy to hear your parent say they have the “C” word. I’m so happy for Karen and for your family as well! What a beautiful day indeed! 🙂

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    • KathEats says

      It’s like a sweet jam with savory bits in it – like peppers and spices. This one had onion, so I wasn’t totally fond of it (although they’re normally cooked/simmered so not raw)

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  87. Liz says

    Hurrah for Karen! I posted before when she first received her diagnosis to let her know, that as a breast cancer survivor (one year on June 7!), there is life after surgery and treatment. I am so happy for her–I remember vividly the joy I felt the day of my last chemo, so I’m celebrating with all of you!

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  89. E says

    Congratulations to Karen (and you & Matt, too – you’ve been through a lot right along with her)! She’s looking wonderful 🙂

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  90. Alyssa says

    Go Karen! I remember when my mom had 2 bouts of skin cancer. It was caught really early, but it was very scary. Glad to know she is going strong!

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  92. Amy says

    DONE WITH CHEMO!! Isn’t that the best feeling in the world? Cause to celebrate indeed – congratulations and best wishes to Karen and to you and Matt!

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  97. marie says

    WOO-HOO!!! I’m so glad to hear that Karen has completed her treatment!! Y’all have been in my prayers since I first read of her diagnosis. I’ll keep that up and am thrilled that she’s through this rough period!! And just in time for the bakery opening, no less! It seems like everything is falling right into place for y’all. 🙂

    May nothing but good things and good news continue to come your way.

    Marie

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  98. Kathleen says

    I have “enjoyed” seeing Karen’s updates here, and am so glad she’s done. High-5s all around! It has been inspiring and heartwarming to see how close you all are, even through some of the toughest times (anyone that thinks opening a business is easy should go do it! *so* stressful and life-absorbing). Thank you for sharing so much of your lives with us.

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  99. Seamane says

    Congrats to Karen! Yay! I hope you guys have a wonderful Sunday. Looking forward to the grand opening next week!!

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  100. Susan Mc says

    Karen is so brave to share her treatment with all of us “out here” Brava! And what perfect timing that she finishes treatment the week before you’re set to open… You all get to turn the page and start new chapters together!! Hugs!

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  102. chickster says

    Any woman who celebrates an accomplishment with a cold glass of beer and friends/family is my type of lady! And that little beer glass is soo cute and perfect for just a teeny little sumpin’ sumpin’ (ale – yes, i did just insert my favorite beer, because it rocks).

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  104. Mary Frances says

    Karen, as stated in all of the comments, everyone is very happy for you to be finished your treatments and on your way through remission and remaining cancer free. Thank you for sharing your journey; I believe your doing that has helped and inspired others and their families going through similar experiences. With one of the features in this blog post being Matt getting his hairs cut, it made me think…maybe you can share with us when you eventually get your first hairs cut as your beautiful hair returns. You look beautiful. LOL

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  108. Heather says

    Oh, wow! So glad to hear this about Karen. Somehow I missed this post three weeks ago! Is she still doing well?

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