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You are here: Home / Lifestyle / He’s Here!

November 24, 2009

He’s Here!

A potential work crisis and a missed flight, and Andrew is here!

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I was a starvin’ marvin’ by the time we got to Karen’s at 5:45 and was so excited for a meal!

And of course a little Mark West, which she always has for us. Such a great mid-priced pinot.

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No time for cocktail hour – Karen had to get to choir practice so we had to eat promptly.

She made this AWESOME beef + veggie soup (don’t have the recipe – sorry! It was pretty classic)

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Plus a spinach salad with veggies and nutz

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And Trader Joe’s cornbread, which is awesome!

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With some tea. Delish!

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Karen left for her rehearsal (she’s in a Xmas performance in a few weeks for a barbershop choir!) and we had a sip more wine and cleaned the kitchen

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We will likely move in with Karen if we sell our house before July. This is one kitchen I wouldn’t mind cooking in!! It was even fun to clean.

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A while later Andrew and I dipped into the ice cream Karen bought for us while Matt napped. He’s had a reallly long, hard pre-holiday baking week 🙁

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I had a taste of each flavor with an unphotographed shortbread cookie. Love shortbread! I need to bake some. Have any recipes?

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Tonight was a great intuitive eating night. I was never full and enjoyed little bits of everything on the menu, and everything tasted simply delicious.

I’m debating going to bed kind of early so I can get a head start on my day tomorrow by getting up early. The brothers are brewing beer and I’ve got some setting up to do before we host our families on Thursday. My parents are coming to spend two nights and Matt’s dad and Cheryl are coming too! It’s going to be a full house. Can’t wait!

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  1. Allie (Live Laugh Eat) says

    November 24, 2009 at 9:23 pm

    Haha you WOULD enjoy cleaning a beautiful kitchen!

    Reply
  2. Madeline @ Greens and Jeans says

    November 24, 2009 at 9:37 pm

    Looks like you guys have a full house! Enjoy your family!

    Reply
  3. Anna @ Newlywed, Newly Veg says

    November 24, 2009 at 9:37 pm

    Oh, cake batter ice cream…love of my life! I’ve never had the Ben and Jerry’s kind though– is it as good as Cold Stone’s?

    Reply
    • Kath says

      November 24, 2009 at 9:39 pm

      Not even close to as good as Coldstone’s, but what is!?

      Reply
      • Anna @ Newlywed, Newly Veg says

        November 24, 2009 at 10:31 pm

        True. That.

        Reply
  4. Estela @ Weekly Bite says

    November 24, 2009 at 9:44 pm

    Coldstone has the BEST cake batter ice cream…

    now i have a craving for ice cream…. dang!

    goodnight!

    Reply
  5. Leianna says

    November 24, 2009 at 9:44 pm

    Looks like a great light meal, perfect combo of soup and salad!
    Love the ice cream:)

    Reply
  6. Kara says

    November 24, 2009 at 9:51 pm

    That kitchen is so gorgeous and spacious!! I would love to clean it too! I hate my stupid tiny NYC apartment kitchen 🙁

    Reply
  7. Courtney (The Tasty Balance) says

    November 24, 2009 at 9:53 pm

    I love that cake batter ice cream! But coldstone’s takes the cake! haha, just realized that was kind of a pun!

    Reply
  8. Gloria says

    November 24, 2009 at 9:54 pm

    seriously, just a taste of Ben and Jerry’s?? live a little, will ya?

    Reply
  9. Megan (The Runner's Kitchen) says

    November 24, 2009 at 9:55 pm

    I love Ben & Jerry’s PB Cup! Back in the day I used to take whole pints to my bedroom to consume while reading books. Now I try to put a serving size in a cup 🙂

    Reply
  10. Joelle (The Pancake Girl) says

    November 24, 2009 at 9:55 pm

    woohoo for intuitive eating! hard sometimes but oh so worth it!

    Reply
  11. Jenn (www. j3nn.net ) says

    November 24, 2009 at 9:58 pm

    Dinner looks fabulous! Matt’s brother looks just like their mom, so cute! 🙂

    Jenn

    Reply
  12. Jessica @ How Sweet It Is says

    November 24, 2009 at 9:59 pm

    Have fun with your company!!

    Reply
  13. Heather says

    November 24, 2009 at 10:01 pm

    That’s a beautiful kitchen! Speaking of shortbread, I’ve been wanting to try this coconut shortbread from SmittenKitchen: http://smittenkitchen.com/2009/02/toasted-coconut-shortbread/

    Reply
    • Kath says

      November 24, 2009 at 10:16 pm

      Wow, those look great!

      Reply
  14. homecookedem says

    November 24, 2009 at 10:03 pm

    Lovely kitchen!! Way to go on the intuitive eating – I’ve been trying to be better with it lately, but it’s not always so easy…

    Reply
  15. candice says

    November 24, 2009 at 10:04 pm

    Whoa, that kitchen IS beautiful! So much open space! I love your little glass of ice cream—so cute!

    Reply
  16. Runeatrepeat says

    November 24, 2009 at 10:05 pm

    Every time you have an Intuitive Eating success it give me hope 🙂

    Reply
    • Kath says

      November 24, 2009 at 10:16 pm

      LOL. There is hope!

      Reply
  17. Cynthia (It All Changes) says

    November 24, 2009 at 10:05 pm

    I bet matt is super tired. At least you got some good food and fellowship with family. 🙂

    Reply
  18. M says

    November 24, 2009 at 10:08 pm

    You look so pretty in that picture!

    Reply
    • Kath says

      November 24, 2009 at 10:16 pm

      Aw thanks 🙂

      Reply
  19. NatalieG says

    November 24, 2009 at 10:19 pm

    Try these vanilla shortbread cookies! (to die for)

    http://www.playinghouseblog.com/2009/05/vanilla-bean-shortbread.html

    as an fyi — I used 2 tsp vanilla extract instead of the bean

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

    November 24, 2009 at 10:22 pm

    Glad to hear your visiter arrived safe and sound! OMG, that kitchen is SO amazing!!! I think any foodie would be in total heaven there. 🙂

    Reply
  21. Kasey @ Fit For Wellness says

    November 24, 2009 at 10:22 pm

    Cake batter ice cream is my favorite!!!

    Reply
  22. Danielle says

    November 24, 2009 at 10:24 pm

    What an AMAZING kitchen! I wouldn’t mind cleaning up in their either 🙂

    Reply
  23. Jil says

    November 24, 2009 at 10:24 pm

    The meal looks lovely! And that kitchen is beautiful! I want it! haha — If I could put something like that on a Christmas list…I would. haha 🙂

    Reply
  24. Sam (Merit to the Carrot) says

    November 24, 2009 at 10:26 pm

    I LOVE that kitchen. Lucky Kath!
    Have fun in that full house!

    Reply
  25. Erin says

    November 24, 2009 at 10:41 pm

    Looks like a yummy, balanced dinner. Gotta love soup on a cold night. I came home and made grilled cheese. It was that kinda night. 😉

    Reply
  26. Jerilynne says

    November 24, 2009 at 10:48 pm

    Hey Kath!

    If you’re still looking for a shortbread cookie recipe, check this one out: http://www.marthastewart.com/recipe/icebox-shortbread.

    it is SO easy and you can change up the mix-ins any way you want!

    Reply
  27. Jenna says

    November 24, 2009 at 11:06 pm

    wow! that kitchen is beautiful! yummy ice cream!
    jenna

    Reply
  28. Lizzy says

    November 24, 2009 at 11:07 pm

    i’m going to practice intuitive eating on thankgiving. i want to be able to enjoy each dish, so i’m going t to take little tastes of everything and make sure not to deprive myself, but not over stuff!

    Reply
  29. Kate says

    November 24, 2009 at 11:26 pm

    Love that you mention intuitive eating! So good to thing and remind ourselves about this time of year.
    That cornbread looks delish, haven’t since it in the shops here, so may just have to make some!
    🙂

    Reply
  30. Grace says

    November 24, 2009 at 11:36 pm

    Dude, what a hunk! Is it considered incestuous if you find your in-law attractive?! Haha.

    Reply
    • Kath says

      November 25, 2009 at 11:17 am

      LOL 🙂

      Reply
  31. Frank says

    November 24, 2009 at 11:41 pm

    To the finer things. This time of year brings out the best in food and friends and your under-indulgence is refreshing. Thanks for sharing.

    Reply
  32. Mama Pea says

    November 24, 2009 at 11:47 pm

    I’m looking for a vegan shortbread recipe. I know, it’s hard to imagine it without butter, but Earth Balance is pretty tasty in my book.

    I just picture Andy from The Office when I think of Karen’s barbershop group. Hopefully you can go to the performance!

    Reply
    • Kath says

      November 25, 2009 at 11:17 am

      I love Andy!!

      Reply
  33. Gretchen says

    November 24, 2009 at 11:48 pm

    OMG ~ that kitchen ROCKS!!!!!!!

    Reply
  34. Lisa says

    November 24, 2009 at 11:53 pm

    Ohhhhh that kitchen is AWESOME! I would LOVE LOVE LOVE to have a kitchen like that! I don’t think I would ever stop cooking 🙂

    Reply
  35. MarathonVal says

    November 24, 2009 at 11:55 pm

    I’m amazed at your willpower… I could never eat such tiny scoops of ice cream and be satisfied, but it’s something I strive to do one day haha…

    PS…. what a PHENOMENAL kitchen!!

    Reply
  36. lynn (The Actors Diet) says

    November 25, 2009 at 12:24 am

    wow that is a beautiful kitchen!!! i love being super duper hungry for dinner….makes for a lovely intuitive eating experience, i find…

    Reply
  37. happyshoes says

    November 25, 2009 at 12:33 am

    Kath,

    This is unrelated to this post but relevant to your recent cleaning posts. Would you consider at some point posting a video or instructions on just how much “stuff” you do keep and what your methods of storing them are? I am a “keeper” trying to become more of a “purger” and it helps to see what anti-clutter people in the real world (versus in pretty organizing magazines) do with their things.

    Thanks. 🙂
    Sam

    Reply
    • Kath says

      November 25, 2009 at 11:18 am

      Sam, I’m hoping to do a cleaning + organizing video over the holidays.

      K

      Reply
  38. Marina says

    November 25, 2009 at 12:34 am

    That really is a beautiful kitchen, I love that style.
    Brothers really look alike 🙂

    Reply
  39. ellen eats beets says

    November 25, 2009 at 2:43 am

    TJ’s cornbread is my absolute fav! Peanut butter cup Ice cream was my brother and my go to choice when we were younger. It just never gets old!

    Reply
  40. Stacey says

    November 25, 2009 at 6:22 am

    Sounds fun! I love all the chaos of family around the holidays 🙂 That is a cute sweater/turtleneck ?? too!!

    Reply
  41. christie @ honoring health says

    November 25, 2009 at 6:28 am

    Wow, that kitchen is so pretty!!

    I had Mark West Pinot and thought it was OK. I think I actually prefer Oregon Pinot.

    Reply
  42. Erin @ Big Girl Eats says

    November 25, 2009 at 6:41 am

    Le sigh. That kitchen is so beautiful! My mom used to be in a barbershop quartet and my siblings and I thought it was the best thing ever (mainly for our amusement) but it was really cool!

    Reply
  43. Naomi (onefitfoodie) says

    November 25, 2009 at 7:59 am

    here is an awesome shortbread recipe from Ina Garten (Barefoot Contessa) she is amazing!

    http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/ina-garten/shortbread-hearts-recipe/index.html

    have a happy thanksgiving and enjoy your company 🙂

    Reply
  44. Beth @ DiningAndDishing says

    November 25, 2009 at 8:54 am

    I LOVE that kitchen!! Absolutely gorgeous :O). You will be a very lucky girl if you get to cook in it for a few weeks!!

    Happy Thanksgiving :O)

    Reply
  45. Sarah (Running to Slow Things Down) says

    November 25, 2009 at 9:08 am

    I *just* read your thoughts on sweetened vs. unsweetened coconut and I COULD NOT AGREE MORE! 😀

    I’ve been eating the unsweetened kind after buying a big container from whole foods, and I can’t wait to get back to the sweetened kind. You’re totally right, that the taste is so much better.

    Oh, and a big thanks for the help when I emailed you about the Canon Rebel…I ended up going with the XS and could not be happier. It’s such a fun camera and I’ve only touched the surface of what it’s capable of. 😀 Thanks for the help!

    Reply
    • Kath says

      November 25, 2009 at 11:18 am

      Glad you like the camera!!

      Reply
  46. Liesl says

    November 25, 2009 at 9:09 am

    I’m sure the Coconut Shortbread that Heather suggested would be delicious!!!
    But I know that Smitten Kitchen’s Espresso Chocolate Shortbread is just AMAZING!!! I’ve made it twice and it is wonderful tied up in cute little packages for gifts too!! 🙂
    Hope you have a lovely Thanksgiving, can’t wait to read about it!
    http://smittenkitchen.com/2007/12/espresso-chocolate-shortbread-cookies/

    Reply
  47. Lauren @ Eater not a runner says

    November 25, 2009 at 9:19 am

    Looks like a great dinner! Good work with the intuitive eating, always hard around the holidays I find…

    Reply
  48. JENNA says

    November 25, 2009 at 9:22 am

    karens kitchen looks soooo cozy!! I love love love kitchens!!

    Reply
  49. Amanda @ Cakes and Ale says

    November 25, 2009 at 9:28 am

    There’s a great, classic shortbread recipe in Joy of Cooking… and my Scots heritage loves a good shortbread cookie!

    Reply
  50. Cait (Cait's Plate) says

    November 25, 2009 at 9:29 am

    Oh my gosh I LOVE Karen’s kitchen! I could do some serious cooking in there if I do say so myself 😀

    And she made a nice choice on those B&J pints. I’ve never had Cake Batter but I’m always curious – was it good?

    Reply
    • Kath says

      November 25, 2009 at 11:19 am

      It was good, but nothing compared to Coldstones. Or even Breyers Vanilla Bean in my opinion.

      K

      Reply
  51. Tina says

    November 25, 2009 at 9:51 am

    Ben and Jerry’s is the bestttt. How can you stop at just two bites?! haha 🙂 Major willpower right there.

    Reply
  52. Jo says

    November 25, 2009 at 9:54 am

    OHMIGOD – Peanut butter cup and cake batter – are you joking??!!! Why, oh, WHY don’t we get these flavours in the UK??????? Actually – probably a good thing we don’t, otherwise I would be the size of a house.

    Reply
  53. Kristen says

    November 25, 2009 at 10:02 am

    I always use this recipe
    http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/Butter-Shortbread-Cookies-236612 for classic shortbread cookies. The best part about it is that it makes a lot so and makes it easy to bring as a holiday/hostess gift.

    Reply
  54. rhodeygirl says

    November 25, 2009 at 10:11 am

    Karen’s kitchen is gorgeous! Have fun playing host and hostess tomorrow!

    Reply
  55. Kelly @ Bite and Run says

    November 25, 2009 at 10:30 am

    I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE Mark West Pinot Noir! Happy Thanksgiving!

    Reply
  56. Eileen says

    November 25, 2009 at 11:12 am

    That is a beautiful kitchen. I think it would work in my house … if I blew up our current kitchen, LOL.

    That’s a nice pre-Thanksgiving meal. I’m always trying to convert my husband to the idea that soup and salad is a real dinner … he’s a meat maniac and can get a little pouty if I try to just do light meals.

    Reply
  57. Kath says

    November 25, 2009 at 11:16 am

    Thanks for the shortbread recipes!!

    Reply
  58. sarah says

    November 25, 2009 at 11:21 am

    Hey someone at Self.com recommended your blog recently and I’m loving it! Definitely bookmarked to check back daily. Here is my rosemary shortbread recipe: http://syrupandhoney.typepad.com/blog/2009/09/shortbread-cookies.html

    Reply
  59. Sheila | Live Well 360° says

    November 25, 2009 at 1:07 pm

    That’s cool that you have the option to move in with fam if your house sells fast. That is what we did after we sold our house in MI and it worked out really well.

    Have a great Thanksgiving Kath!

    Reply
  60. Amanda says

    November 25, 2009 at 2:35 pm

    my favorite shortbread is from the back of the argo box. http://www.argostarch.com/recipe_details.asp?id=1220
    wishing you a great thanksgiving!

    Reply
  61. Jess says

    November 25, 2009 at 3:41 pm

    This is a really great espresso chocolate chip shortbread recipe: http://smittenkitchen.com/2007/12/espresso-chocolate-shortbread-cookies/

    Reply
  62. Stacey says

    November 25, 2009 at 6:05 pm

    So, I have missed several posts because I got really busy- when, where and why are you moving? I assume its for an internship????

    Reply
    • Kath says

      November 25, 2009 at 10:00 pm

      Moving to Charlottesville, VA this summer after my internship is over to open a Great Harvest Bread Co franchise!

      K

      Reply
  63. Katrina says

    November 25, 2009 at 11:29 pm

    I just went on a shortbread kick and made some delicious shortbread cookies with toffee bits and pecans and/or also mini chocolate chips. These are so good!
    http://www.bakingandboys.com/2009/11/toffee-pecan-shortbread-cookies-recipe.html
    Have a great holiday!

    Reply

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