The second half of my journey was much longer, and as the driver I wasn’t able to shift around and got very uncomfortable. Thank goodness for yoga tunas and tennis balls!
I came home to SUPER green grass.
And a husband who is cuter than I remember!
Andddddddddd….. dinner!!
Local bison burgers on local Virginia roll buns and local kale chips! With non-local ketchup.
Matt asked if I wanted any spinach on my burger. I said no. Then I found this leaf had snuck inside!! “For the nutrients,” I’m sure.
Perfectly cooked kale chips!
Served with a puddle of ketchup.
And later, an episode of LOST! Dontcha love it when Hurley’s mom calls him “Ugo” 
Excited to sleep in my bed, although I will miss the ocean.
Stephanie @ Legally Blinde says
Haha, that’s so funny that Matt snuck in a tiny bit of spinach.
Sana says
You and Matt totally play food tricks on each other. I guess that is what happens when you give him decaf coffee!!! Too silly 🙂
KathEats says
🙂
Olivia says
Oh Lost. The. Best.
Katie @ Peace Love & Oats says
I’ve fallen back in love with ketchup, today I made carrot and zucchini fries, dipped in ketchup! Glad you made it back safely!
Katie @ Talk Less, Say More says
I think you just made me decide on a veggie burger for dinner! 🙂
katie @KatieDid says
Love the bright dinner pics. Feels and looks like summer!
Susan H. @ The Food Allergy Chronicles says
Nothing like a home cooked meal made by your hubbie! Yummy, yummy!
Kaila @healthyhelperblog! says
Aww I miss LOST…. love Hurley!!
j3nn says
LOL! The lone spinach leaf is adorable.
kathleen @ the daily crumb says
i am not a fan of solo road trips — so much boredom and uncomfortableness!! good thing you had a wonderful hubby and delicious dinner waiting for you 🙂
The Mrs @ Success Along the Weigh says
HA! Food games, gotta love ’em!
Macy says
We had turkey burgers over here tonight!
And I’m soo jealous of all the vacations you get to take! I’ve actually never taken a vacation before (I’m so ashamed to say that) but we just don’t make a lot of money :*(
Jessica says
I like vacations, but I think I like coming home even more sometimes. 😀
Did Matt have to stay home for work at the bakery? I think its kinda adorable that he snuck in some spinach. Its for the baby <3
Justeen @ Blissful Baking says
How nice to come home to a delicious home-cooked meal after a long day of traveling 🙂 So funny that Matt snuck in the spinach leaf!
Sarena (The Non-Dairy Queen) says
Finally getting home is always such a great feeling after a long trip. Enjoy your night with Matt!
Heidi Bundles Of Hugs says
LOL, tiny little spinach leaf! What a sweet hubby you have 🙂
Lindzjane115 says
We had almost the exact same meal in Friday! Local beef burgers on GH Virginia rolls with kale on the side! Glad you made it home. Uncomfortable driving is the worst!
Kelly says
I love that Matt snuck two tiny spinach leaves on your burger. What a little prankster!
Lauren @ What Lauren Likes says
Aw! Haha welcome home 🙂
Barbara Hutchinson says
Love your blog! My husband (who never eats oatmeal) loved the whipped banana oatmeal we had for a late dinner tonight. I managed to remember Chia seeds and stopped by the bakery on Friday for the first time and came away with granola, bread and several butters to try. Thanks for the wonderful writing-I look forward to it every day now.
KathEats says
Thanks Barbara!
Michelle (Better with Berries) says
One time my boyfriend snuck a little broccoli under the cheese on my pizza. I’m not a broccoli lover, and I was not happy when I found it!
Kerry @ Totes My Oats says
Bison burgers – yum!! Have a relaxing night!
Laura @ She Eats Well says
Ha ha. I love how those two tiny innocent spinach leaves just snuck on there…creepin’ in! Looks like a delish burger, though. Happy Sunday!
Grace says
burgers, kale chips, and shorts. looks like summertime to me 🙂
Stacy @ Say It With Sprinkles says
Glad you made it home safe! Can’t get enough of that kale lately!
Jessica @ The Process of Healing says
Such a cute hubbie you have!!
Averie @ Averie Cooks says
a puddle of ketchup is the way I like to eat just about anything 🙂
Welcome home & glad you made it back, safe & sound.
Khushboo Thadani says
“A puddle of ketchup”–> you’re speaking my language 🙂
jojo says
Haha! I love the little leaves of spinach inside.
I feel his love to you and the baby 🙂
Blessing says
Man, it’s been awhile we had burgers
Simply Life says
I’m not sure I’ve seen the porch from this angle – it looks WONDERFUL!!!
Amy @ Nourishing Power says
I definitely have porch envy after seeing this post. 🙂
Chelsea @ One Healthy Munchkin says
Haha too funny that he snuck on some spinach! Next thing you know he’ll be pureeing veggies into your spaghetti sauce. 😉
Jodi @ Jodi, Fat or Not says
I always forget about making kale chips until I see them on your blog…then they are all I can think about! Welcome back home!
Hope @ With A Side Of Hope says
So glad that you had a great weekend and made it home safely. 🙂 Kale is yummy!
DeskSnacker says
You’ve got to try the “curry ketchup”. Way yum. I found it at the local Whole Foods CVille.
Jasper Naomi @ crunchylittlebites says
Is it summery and mild weather up in C’ville like it is in Durham, NC? 😀 it’s lovely!
Jeri says
I love road trips! Especially to Blackburg in the fall. (God really is a Hokie! LOL) Anyway your patio is my dream patio setting. I live in Va Beach and want a an enclosed patio that has a beachy feel to it. I might have to “borrow” that pic to use as my design base. I see why you eat outside. So peaceful isn’t it?
S/N what is Sunbutter? Like peanut butter but made with sunflower seeds?
Have a great day!
KathEats says
Yup! Ground up sunflower seeds. It’s even better than the seeds themselves!
Angel7 says
I know what you mean about being uncomfortable when driving long trips. The last time I was pregnant, I rode in the passanger side, and my back hurt so bad–I cannot remember how many weeks I was, though.
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~Christy @ wonderofallthings says
Somehow my kale chips never look so good — I’ll have to give it another go! Glad you made it home safe. 🙂
[email protected] Broken Cookies Don't Count says
Nice to have dinner ready when you get home!
Andrea @FrSeed2Stomach says
love the local emphasis!
Meagan says
You guys are adorable!
Lexi @ Cura Personalis Foodie says
Mmmmm ketchup! That’s a vegetable, right ? 🙂