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You are here: Home / Travel / Hello From Bald Head

March 21, 2016

Hello From Bald Head

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Guys, I can’t thank you enough for your comments, emails and words of encouragement on my post Friday. I read every word of every comment and feel so loved and supported. That’s all I could ever ask for going through something like this, so I’m giving you all a virtual hug back. Mwah! (I also listened to Jess Lively’s podcast at your recommendation and loved it! Can’t wait to listen to more of her shows.)

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Friday Mazen and I drove down to Bald Head to spend a few days here with my parents and celebrate my mom’s birthday. We were hoping for balmy temps and sunshine, but we’ve been stuck inside with some chilly weather and rain. But our first night was beautiful!

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We went to the Peli for pizza, salad and beer for a casual dinner.

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We’re staying at the Marsh Harbor Inn as we always do, but I’m in a different suite then I’ve been in the past. Mazen has slept in the bunk room in my parents’ room for the past few nights, so I’ve had this glorious room all to myself!

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Saturday morning I had fruit, eggs and coffee for breakfast

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We didn’t do much at all on Saturday, which was our goal! I had leftover pizza for lunch – nothing more nothing less!

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We walked to the Riverside shop and took Mazen out to the beach. I went for a run for about 45 minutes, but I don’t really know how far I covered. My Apple Health said I’d done about 7 miles at the end of the day, but I have no idea if that’s accurate or not!

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We dressed up and headed to the Shoal’s Club for dinner. They have a new restaurant with a seafood-heavy menu. I just love how gorgeous it is on the point!

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Flashbacks to my sister’s wedding!

 

 

We drank some delicious Zin –

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Played monster games –

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Shared a kale and crab salad –

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And enjoyed Mahi Mahi with fennel and a spicy sweet potato cake –

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Back at the inn, we sang happy birthday to my mom!! I brought this cookie-dough filled cake all the way from Sweethaus! Go big or go home.

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Sunday morning we had brunch plans, so I had a light breakfast of hard-boiled eggs and fruit to tide me over-

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I got in a little work. Work with a view!

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It was drizzling rain and freezing cold. I tried to take a walk at one point and came right back inside, as I didn’t bring any warm clothes with me! Warm first day of spring it was not.

We went to the Club for brunch with none other than the famous CEO of Great Harvest, Mike, and his wife, Eadie, who have been coming to the island for decades like us. I consider Mike a good friend whom I hope to keep in touch with long after we move on from the Great Harvest network. It was such a fun coincidence that they were here the same time as us.

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Brunch was delicious! I had a veggie omelet, a roasted quinoa dish, bacon, grits, broccolini and half a pancake.

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I decided to get a slice of Toasted Coconut Cake at the last minute and am so glad I did – this totally exceeded expectations!! #vacationmode 🙂

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Hope you guys had a great weekend too!

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  1. Catherine says

    March 21, 2016 at 9:53 am

    I’m so glad you’ve been receiving the support and love you need. And I also hope lots more comes your way. It looks like you had a beautiful weekend. I hope your mom had a wonderful birthday!

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  2. Kate says

    March 21, 2016 at 9:53 am

    That coconut cake looks wonderful. I’m loving all the windows in your room!

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  3. [email protected] says

    March 21, 2016 at 9:59 am

    Brunch looks epic!!! Nice for you to get some space for a bit and what beautiful surroundings!

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  4. Lisa C says

    March 21, 2016 at 10:21 am

    It’s so nice to have a vacation spot that is “yours”. We finally found our family spot and it’s so nice to have a special place for our family.

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  5. Kim says

    March 21, 2016 at 12:40 pm

    Hi kath, I truly appreciated your honest post on Friday 🙂 a couple years from now, this difficult time will just be a blur in your mind…time does heal. Are you planning to go back to work as an RD or just work on the blog? It’s kind of exciting cross road path girl you 🙂

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    • KathEats says

      March 21, 2016 at 12:45 pm

      “Just” work on the blog 🙂 Things are going well online, so I don’t intend to change that right now! : )

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  6. cara says

    March 21, 2016 at 1:00 pm

    I’m so glad you were able to get in a relaxing weekend! That room looks so cozy, and that coconut cake looks AMAZING!!

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  7. Jess says

    March 21, 2016 at 1:40 pm

    Ahh Edmeades!! That is one of my top 5 all-time wines. I first had it working at a restaurant in college then randomly found it about 5 years later and fell in love all over again. It’s hard to find up in the Northeast (I’m in PA) so whenever I do I buy like a case haha Looks like a lovely time in Bald Head!

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  8. Bobbie says

    March 21, 2016 at 2:12 pm

    You deserve that get-away, and I’m sure that helped your parents, too, to spend some time with you, and see for themselves that you are ‘going to be okay’. Not to mention your need to hear that same thing FROM them! You look radiant in your pictures, though I’m sure you’ve felt better about yourself. Keep your chin up and keep pressing on. I found that prayer never hurts either in dark times such as these. Thinking of you, and I’ll be praying for you and your family, Kath.

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  9. Tracy says

    March 21, 2016 at 2:44 pm

    Happy Birthday to your mom! She looks great. She doesn’t seem old enough to be your mom! Hope you all are having a great trip 🙂

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    • Mom says

      March 22, 2016 at 3:40 am

      Ah. Thanks! My after-birthday pick-me-up!

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  10. Susan says

    March 21, 2016 at 4:31 pm

    I am literally drooling over that coconut cake pic!

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  11. Jeanie says

    March 21, 2016 at 6:34 pm

    You have the best getaways! It looks lovely, in spite of the weather. Love your room. Happy birthday to your mom.

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    • Mom says

      March 22, 2016 at 3:40 am

      Thank you! We had a delicious birthday cake from Kath’s favorite C-ville cake shop.

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  12. Laura says

    March 21, 2016 at 11:46 pm

    That cookie dough cake is epic and I love the special peep on top – too cute. : )
    Happy Birthday Kath’s Mom!

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  13. Mary says

    March 21, 2016 at 11:51 pm

    Hi. Glad you are enjoying your vacation. Just to let you know, you shared two pictures twice in this post. The one of your Zinfandel wine, and also your Davidson shirt selfie. Hee hee!

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    • KathEats says

      March 22, 2016 at 8:33 am

      I just re-read the post and see them only once! Could that be a computer glitch?

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      • Mary says

        March 25, 2016 at 9:15 pm

        I don’t think so. I’m viewing from an iPhone, with safari as my browser. The both show up twice!

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  14. Alison Ryan says

    March 22, 2016 at 11:07 am

    Long time reader, first time comment-er. Just wanted to say I am sorry you’re going through this. I’ve been there, and it’s tough. But you’ll make it through. You have a great blog and tons of people who love it and many who are rooting for you. Pretty fantastic that you were able to get away and have a great weekend with family. That cake photo though… Now it’s all I can think about!

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    • Nancy says

      March 22, 2016 at 1:42 pm

      I agree – that coconut cake looks fantastic! 🙂

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  15. Emily @ Life on Food says

    March 22, 2016 at 12:48 pm

    Such beautiful pictures. What a great place to relax a bit.

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  16. Tonya says

    March 22, 2016 at 12:49 pm

    Kath, I know you’re going through a lot…but how could you know show us the INSIDE of the cookie dough cake??? LOL :-)!! I’ll just use my imagination. mmmmmmmm!

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    • KathEats says

      March 22, 2016 at 1:37 pm

      It looked like this!!

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      • Tonya says

        March 22, 2016 at 1:56 pm

        Cookie dough AND confetti?! Good golly, miss molly! 🙂

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  17. NOLA Electrician says

    March 22, 2016 at 4:32 pm

    Sounds like a fun family trip! I will continue praying for you and your family as you go through this rough time of separation!

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  18. Jennifer says

    March 22, 2016 at 11:15 pm

    That is a good looking pizza! I love coconut cake, it is probably my favorite. Beautiful cake for your mom as well!

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  19. Amanda says

    March 24, 2016 at 8:49 pm

    Hey Kath, glad to hear you are doing well! I’m sure everything will work out wonderful for all three of you. Mazen always looks super happy and loved to me 🙂 Hope to see you soon.

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  20. Kenny the Poo says

    March 25, 2016 at 11:08 am

    Hey Kath! Thanks again for inviting me over to have dinner with your family at Bald head. Everyone was delightful and so upbeat! Hope to see ya’ll(southern) soon at the island! Wood floors are in and I am headed back for Easter..That piece of coconut cake looks really good..Take care..tailwinds!

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    • KathEats says

      March 25, 2016 at 12:17 pm

      Hi Kenny!! Thanks for stopping in to say hello! It was great to meet you and I’m sure we’ll cross (sandy) paths again on the island.

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