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January 10, 2011

Homecooked

Today was long, but it went by quickly. So much to absorb! So much to taste!

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Actually we won’t be tasting that much this week, but today we went to the GH kitchen to do a little sampling.

First, feeling flour grinds. All Great Harvests grind wheatberries into whole wheat flour every day – freshest flour around! [And best tasting too, I will add!]

Next up was honey

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Licked off of Matt’s hand!

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And then a Goldilocks selection of breads – too dry, too doughy (no such thing!), juuust right

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SO delicious!! Matt and I are still in GH withdrawal, so we can’t get enough of the stuff.

Our final event of the day was “networking” at the bar next door.

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This place was a fly fisher’s heaven!

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Perhaps Mr. Don here, who I met and told about KERF, had been out fishing today?

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I decided on Kettlehouse Brewing’s Cold Smoke Scotch Ale – loved!

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After our drinks (and an exciting discussion of nutrition between the two RDs and the rest of the crew!) we all peaced out. Matt and I decided that relaxing in our hotel sounded better than eating out, so we decided to do one of our homemade meals since tomorrow night is a group dinner.

Welcome to my kitchen!

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It’s located just at the end of this long passageway in the lobby of the hotel

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We brought broccoli – which I tore off the stalk with my hands – and sweet potatoes to microwave. Both were easy and required no cutting board, knives or can openers (which I realized when planning our dinners would be required for opening a can of beans! At $13 a piece, we opted to choose a different meal)

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The potatoes were microwaved after poking holes in them for 6 minutes followed by another 3 and were perfectly done

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The broc went in next for 3 minutes and was seasoned with breakfast bar salt and pepper. Then we carried them back through the negative 0 temps in a paper bag with papertowels to try to keep them warm. It worked!

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Another romantic dinner for two. We actually have a pretty good time eating these meals!

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We had originally planned to have a tin of sardines with this meal, but we both agreed after the bread and beer we weren’t super hungry so we saved them for another night. Instead I put a little almond butter in my potato a la Meals + Miles.

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And we had sun-dried tomato hummus from the Good Food Store – it was awesome!

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Plus that carrot – just for a third component!

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I am thinking a hot shower would be ideal right now. We walked about 3 miles today – not much – but my legs feel pretty tired! Perhaps all that snow or our early morning exciting race to get to breakfast. Tomorrow we don’t have to be in until 8AM and I’m already excited about peanut butter toast!!

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  1. Lee says

    January 10, 2011 at 10:39 pm

    I had peanut butter on a sweet potato tonight. Such a good combination!

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  2. Stacy @ Every Little Thing says

    January 10, 2011 at 10:42 pm

    That bread looks amazing! And I would love love love to sample honey 🙂 Have a great day tomorrow!

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  3. Sana says

    January 10, 2011 at 10:43 pm

    I love how easy it is to microwave a potato! It is done in less than 6 mins!

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  4. Namaste Gurl says

    January 10, 2011 at 10:49 pm

    Sweet potatoes and nut butter sound like my kind of meal anytime! Glad you were able to enjoy a nutritious meal in the comfort of your motel 🙂

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  5. Dorry says

    January 10, 2011 at 10:51 pm

    I love your addition of the carrot! That’s a great example of eating healthy on the go. I’ve been in that position before and I look for cans with the tab on top so I don’t need a can opener. GOYA beans have the tab top….but then I suppose you’d need a strainer to rinse them. 🙂

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  6. Emily @ One Sweet Vegan says

    January 10, 2011 at 10:53 pm

    Clever hotel homecooked meal! I like Matt’s “Eat Tofu” shirt. Looking forward to seeing what you’re up to tomorrow.

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  7. Camille says

    January 10, 2011 at 10:54 pm

    I love Matt’s shirt!

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  8. Chelsey (Cookteen) says

    January 10, 2011 at 10:56 pm

    That looks so yummy and super simple! Taste testing is my favorite part of any baking adventure…

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  9. Katy (The Singing Runner) says

    January 10, 2011 at 10:56 pm

    I never thought of bringing my own veggies to a hotel and using their microwave to make dinner! That would save me so much money on meals!!! 😀

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  10. Maryann says

    January 10, 2011 at 11:01 pm

    I love the tips for home-made dinners while traveling. Looks like you two had a fun little dinner! I am addicted to sweet potatoes right now!!

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  11. Sarah @ See Sarah Graduate says

    January 10, 2011 at 11:02 pm

    Aww, that looks like the cutest/most fun dinner ever. 🙂

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  12. Kate (What Kate is Cooking) says

    January 10, 2011 at 11:04 pm

    I sampled honey at Pike Place Market and it was soooo good! It was like a dream 🙂

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  13. The Robertsons of Mumbai says

    January 10, 2011 at 11:10 pm

    Perhaps shockingly, it has never occurred to me to bring a sweet potato to a hotel, but that’s a [email protected] fine idea! Thanks! They are also great with coconut oil drizzled on top, but you most likely already know that!

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  14. Angela says

    January 10, 2011 at 11:14 pm

    I saw that you loved the Kettlehouse Cold Smoke beer… before you leave, you need to go to Big Dipper Ice Cream…. one time, they made the newspaper for making ice cream out of that same beer. They have very cool flavors… here’s their website:

    www.bigdippericecream.com

    Glad you’re enjoying Montana! It’s a great state!

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    • Kath says

      January 11, 2011 at 7:47 am

      OH wow – just looked at the flavors! Not sure if we’ll have time in Missoula again, but we’ll try!

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  15. Christine says

    January 10, 2011 at 11:18 pm

    Sounds like an fun day — I want to make bread now! For a second I thought that the honey in the measuring cup was attached to the string around your neck. ….

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  16. Alaina says

    January 10, 2011 at 11:30 pm

    What a yummy MO-tel gourmet meal.

    I just love going to a restaurant/bar and seeing a whole line of taps that I had never seen before. Sampling new beers is a lot of fun. 🙂

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  17. Hannah says

    January 10, 2011 at 11:32 pm

    The best thing is knowing how passionate you guys are, and will be, about your business. if only all business owners were like you guys!

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  18. Erica D (Gratitouille) says

    January 10, 2011 at 11:33 pm

    Where did Matt get his shirt?!

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  19. Averie (LoveVeggiesAndYoga) says

    January 10, 2011 at 11:33 pm

    love the recap of your day!

    and all that honey…mmm, good! licking if off hands? Sounds fun 🙂

    and i love that you rocked an entire meal in the microwave! yay for microwaves, they are a tool, and i do not fear or shun them!

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  20. [email protected] says

    January 10, 2011 at 11:38 pm

    I am giving a presentation to my daughters 2nd grade class on healthy eating next week (including a demonstration on grinding whole wheat into flour) and I think they would love the sweet potato/almond butter combo. Love Matt’s shirt!

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  21. Heather (Heather's Dish) says

    January 10, 2011 at 11:40 pm

    i bet your legs are tired from clenching because of the cold! i know mine get that way…they work way harder than they normally would. dinner sounds perfect…fresh foods sound so amazing these days!

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  22. Kat says

    January 10, 2011 at 11:46 pm

    Looks like your having lots of fun.
    ps I love Matt’s t-shirt

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  23. Cara Craves... says

    January 10, 2011 at 11:51 pm

    I made peanut butter hummus the other day…it rocks on top of a sweet potato.

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  24. Kendall says

    January 10, 2011 at 11:56 pm

    Your trip is looking like so much fun so far!!
    What kind of boots have you been wearing? They are awfully cute and look functional 🙂

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  25. [email protected] says

    January 11, 2011 at 12:10 am

    I love adding nut butters to sweet potatoes… melty goodness!

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  26. Christine (The Raw Project) says

    January 11, 2011 at 12:18 am

    What a fun trip, so lucky. The bread looks wonderful and such a creative, resourceful dinner – nice! Eating out gets so pricey.

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  27. Beatrix @ Beaglebea says

    January 11, 2011 at 12:19 am

    Hmm… almond/peanut butter on a potato? Would have never thought of that..may have to try it soon.

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  28. Allie (Live Laugh Eat) says

    January 11, 2011 at 1:27 am

    You are right…NO such thing as too doughy. My latest loaf was the doughiest of all. You could see the stretchy lines. Mmm.

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  29. J3nn (Jenn's Menu and Lifestyle Blog) says

    January 11, 2011 at 4:26 am

    I agree, no such thing as bread that’s too doughy!! 🙂

    Your motel meals look like fun! I think Dustin and I would get a kick out of them, too.

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  30. Lauren at KeepItSweet says

    January 11, 2011 at 6:06 am

    I wish I had a Great Harvest near me! I will be near one this weekend, though, so I might have to stop by!

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  31. Meaghan @ OhReillyWrites says

    January 11, 2011 at 6:22 am

    I love microwaved sweet potatoes, but I never thought to try almond butter on them!

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  32. Katie says

    January 11, 2011 at 6:37 am

    Peanutbutter and toast is worth the excitement ; )

    I have to say I LOVE that color on you, you look beautiful and that sweater is pretty as well!

    Glad everything is going good!

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  33. Kerry says

    January 11, 2011 at 6:39 am

    I think I see a market for beans packaged in a bag, perhaps similar to the way that tuna is packed in bags. Very creative travel dinner!

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  34. stacey-healthylife says

    January 11, 2011 at 6:43 am

    Mmmmm tasting bread and honey, what a good day.

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  35. faith @ gracefulfitness says

    January 11, 2011 at 6:56 am

    The broccoli reminds me of when I “cooked” in our hotel room in Tibet last year. We had one of those electric kettles and I stuffed it full of broccoli and carrots with a little water. It sort of worked!
    If you need some dinner protein you could do eggs in the microwave.

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    • Kath says

      January 11, 2011 at 7:49 am

      Good idea!!

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  36. Carrie says

    January 11, 2011 at 6:57 am

    Ahhh! I cannot believe you set your eating utensils on a motel table!

    My boyfriend makes me remove the comforter first thing, throw it in the corner and then he puts the remote in a plastic bag… even in very high end hotels. That’s what watching too many of those TV specials will do to you. LOL.

    Your trip looks like so much fun!

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    • Kath says

      January 11, 2011 at 7:46 am

      oh well!

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  37. whitney says

    January 11, 2011 at 6:57 am

    I really like your sweater. I microwave my sweet potatoes all the time.

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  38. Simply Life says

    January 11, 2011 at 7:00 am

    I seriously am so impressed with your meals in the hotel -I usually feel good bringing bars and snacks for breakfast but this is much better!

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  39. Katelyn says

    January 11, 2011 at 7:29 am

    I love your creativity! Seriously, if I had to cook in a hotel room my mind might explode. Lack of fresh vegetables = crazy Katelyn.

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  40. Kath says

    January 11, 2011 at 7:44 am

    Matt’s shirt is from Twin Oats Tofu where we visited this fall, and my boots are the Ugg Broom’s from Fleecefootware.com, a gift from them for my birthday

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  41. Sarena (The Non-Dairy Queen) says

    January 11, 2011 at 8:17 am

    I love cooking like that at hotels. Most people think we are crazy, but there is something completely comforting and romantic about eating in a hotel with your husband and just relaxing. I hope you slept well last night and have a great day today!

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  42. Meagan says

    January 11, 2011 at 8:23 am

    That’s cute about dinner 🙂 I would definitely be stuck with other food if I wasn’t eating out because I HATE microwaves.

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  43. Michele @ Healthy Cultivations says

    January 11, 2011 at 8:33 am

    Looks like a good day. This is a really exciting time for you!

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  44. Allie says

    January 11, 2011 at 8:34 am

    Props to ya for creating a homemade meal at a motel AND keeping it warm! Plus it looks delicious 🙂 Hope you are having fun!

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  45. [email protected] Sweet Life says

    January 11, 2011 at 8:39 am

    I’m impressed that you put that meal together sans kitchen-and kept it warm! Hope you had a restful sleep.

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  46. Hope says

    January 11, 2011 at 8:39 am

    That is great how you were able to have a homemade dinner at your motel! Very impressive! I can’t wait to read about the rest of your trip!

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  47. Jennie @ Designed to be Fit says

    January 11, 2011 at 9:00 am

    Just reading these last few posts is making me cold!

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  48. Justeen @ Blissful Baking says

    January 11, 2011 at 9:04 am

    I would have loved to sample some honey! Looks so good! 🙂

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  49. Haleigh says

    January 11, 2011 at 9:05 am

    I’ve never tried the almond butter+sweet potato combo before, sounds interesting! Your trip to GH sounds like it is going to be so much fun! Enjoy 🙂

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  50. Tracy says

    January 11, 2011 at 9:18 am

    I read your blog every single day but barely ever comment (Don’t know why!!). But anyway – you guys are so resourceful! Hope you have a great trip and enjoy your time in Montana, I love it there!

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  51. Lauren says

    January 11, 2011 at 10:12 am

    Your enthusiasm really comes out in this very exciting time for both of you. Nuking the food then walking back in those temperatures is fun because of this new venture your on. I really enjoy reading about your experience and look forward to your opening.

    Lauren

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  52. Leah @ a lil of this.. a lil of that says

    January 11, 2011 at 10:40 am

    I LOVED the motel dinner. Whenever I travel I end up eating out ALL THE TIME!!

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  53. Mary @ Bites and Bliss says

    January 11, 2011 at 10:57 am

    Delicious dinner for a motel making!!! And glad to see you guys had a fun networking time. 😛

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  54. Maria @ The Fitted Apron says

    January 11, 2011 at 11:48 am

    What a romantic dinner. You are so lucky to have a guy who’s willing to eat Mo-tel style instead of heading to some random greasy restaurant. My hubs would do the same 🙂

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  55. Penny says

    January 11, 2011 at 12:16 pm

    Where did you find Matt’s shirt? LOVE and MUST HAVE.

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    • Karen says

      January 11, 2011 at 1:19 pm

      Me too! It doesn’t look like they sell the t-shirt per their website, though.

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  56. Raya @ RayaRuns says

    January 11, 2011 at 3:19 pm

    I am in complete agreement about the bread-there’s NEVER any such thing as “too doughy!!!!”

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  57. Sabina says

    January 11, 2011 at 6:47 pm

    great idea for a healthy, wholesome dinner! i like that you’ve planned ahead and are using the hotel’s microwave and fridge.

    i have a small tip for you – bring camping forks and camping plates (i.e., reusable, thin plastic plates); waaay better than disposable plates and cutlery. i do this when i go on trips. 🙂

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  58. Tina says

    January 11, 2011 at 10:33 pm

    Oh wow, the bread you had for breakfast looks so heavenly. I’ve never had GH bread, apparently there is one an hour away, next time I head that way I’ll have to check it out.

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  59. Ty says

    February 20, 2012 at 6:53 pm

    We developed a ‘Road Trip Kit’ we take in the car. It includes a can opener, kitchen knife, couple of plastic bowls, table flatware, coffee cups, small coffee pot and a toaster. We generally take pre-measured quick oats in zip lock bags, instant coffee and creamer, cocoa mix packets.

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