If only every day could be this pleasant – the weather, the to-do list, the foods. Might as well appreciate it while it’s here.
I pittered around this morning knowing that my long-term projects are not urgent. I’m sure I’ll regret that later – d’oh! I did do some blog work though, which I often put into the “wasted time” part of my brain, but it is really work for me since this blog is part of my career + income. So I’ll change my report: I did some work 
I left for the gym around 11:30. I wanted to be outside, but my surgery-dissected foot can only handle so many miles per week before getting stiff (or at least I don’t want to push it) so I decided not to go running. My bike ride was awesome, and I discovered a new route that takes me through the neighborhoods longer and less bumpy sidewalks. I went inside (by a window!) for just 35 minutes on the elliptical to work up a sweat and then finished by walking a mile and a half on the track with Natural Health. I LOVE that magazine!!
I was just beginning to get hungry at 2pm. Don’t know if I’m still just not in a hungry way today or if that bran muffin was extra branny! Regardless, this was the best meal I’ve had all week! The most satisfying and flavorful.
I made this slaw from more of our leftover cabbage. (If you want to eat healthy for cheap, buy a green cabbage! We’ve still got at least 2-3 cups left).
The slaw turned out awesome!! Worthy of a recipe page: Mustard Pecan BBQ Slaw.
Second on my plate was a leftover Coconut Maple Tofu + Pruney Pumpkin Butter Sandwich. Equally delish!!!
Some pickles…
Reading material. This book is gorgeous.
+ Sugar Cookie Sleigh Ride tea from Sarah. I forgot how good that tea is!!
I picked out this pear to have as well but I was pretty full (and also feel like I’m not very hungry today!?) so I saved it to have in a bit if I want him. Strange that I chose to eat it out of hand and then it was easy to save it for later. Perhaps that’s a good lunch strategy to judge fullness.
I will get some stuff done now!! See y’all for dinner.
tina says
Pretty pear photo!
Betsy says
I just noticed that you changed your placemats from breakfast to lunch – you really pay attention to the aesthetics of eating. 🙂 If we had more than 1 set I’d try it out too!
Allison K says
Maybe I’ll try your slaw, it doesn’t look too gooey. I really dislike traditional gloopy coleslaw…but yours looks good.
Courtney (The Hungry Yogini) says
That looks really yummy!! All this tofu lately is makin’ me hungry!!
I love Natural Health too. Such a good mag. I need to learn to walk and read though. It’s definitely a skill!
megan says
That tofu sandwich looks mighty good!! As well as the cabbage slaw. I had a pear with lunch today!
I hope you enjoy the rest of your afternoon!
rhodeygirl says
and I don’t know if I’m especially HUNGRY or something but your food today looks especially delicious!
Good luck getting your work done!
Kailey (SnackFace) says
Whenever I walk to class while reading my notes before a test or something, I always think of you! Haha, is that odd?
That lunch looks soooo pretty!
Kath, I’m asking because I figure you’re the expert on this, but Google Reader isn’t showing my latest blogpost. Do you (or anyone) know how to fix that?
Danielle says
Wow your lunch looks so appetizing today, something about all the colors.
brandi says
Yay for nice days – I’m ready for a lot more of them!
That mustard/cabbage combo sounds great
Jenner says
I love your blog by the way! Can you explain the blogging for a job/career. I guess I just do not understand how someone makes an income from a blog. I know, I know, I guess I am behind the times a bit. Keep up the good work!
Weekly Bite says
Your photographs are getting better! Keep up the good work!
Missy (Missy Maintains) says
Lunch looks great! Love the tofu sandwich!
Kori says
Hey Kath- this is a bit off topic, but I was perusing the POM website today (inspired by your POM spritzers!) and they have a fabulous recipe section with great cocktail/mocktail recipes and I thought of you and the other blog readers! If you haven’t checked it out yet- it looks right up your alley!
seelee live (for the love of peanut butter) says
this is creative, simple and so hearty. The wonderful ideas never stop!! You’re awesome!
Maggie says
I like your intuitive eating 🙂
lauren says
yum – great recipe. I just got some country bobs in the mail to try, so I will definitely have to try this recipe!
If anyone wants to try country bob’s – I am having a giveaway over on my blog that ends tonight. 🙂
VeggieGirl says
Hope the rest of your day is mighty pleasant!! 🙂
Amelia says
Mustard-BBQ slaw sounds really good. Probably a much healthier alternative to the slaw that’s drenched in mayo.
Shelby says
Your pictures are gorgeous Kath!
coco says
haven’t had pear for ages! want one now 😀
Emily W. says
I agree with the whole “green cabbage = healthy + cheap”! And delicious…if done right! 😀
Chelsea says
I think I need to make that tofu for lunch next week!!!
Beadie @ What I Ate Yesterday says
I love the shot of the peppercorns and salt!
Diana says
you pictures today are great! i especially like the one of the salt and pepper on granite!
Elizabeth says
That looks so good! I love slaw in many different forms! You are so creative. I love the pear.. I dont know what it is but I think pears are so pretty!
K says
That slaw looks SO much better than the typical cole slaw!!
Kiersten says
That slaw sounds really good. It sounds so much better than traditional mayo-based slaws, which I always hated.
sue says
that looks delicious- i have some cabbage waiting to be used in my fridge right now!
Sarah (lovINmytummy) says
Sometimes I prepare everything I might want for a meal for the sake of photographing it, i.e. if you had sliced your pear, and then I’ll get full before I eat it all. What a dilemma. I guess its not that hard to go back to the fridge for that pear or whatever later 😉
Red Head, Yellow Dog says
love cabbage! I have some in the fridge riiight now! I’ve been making a wacky creation of lentils + black beans on a bed of cabbage with balsamic vinegar. I don’t know what it is..but it hits the spot every time!
zestycook says
Kath, the photos look great. Do you recommend that cookbook. Let me know – I am always on the look out for great books.
zesty
Kath says
Kailey (SnackFace),
Reading and walking is easy, right!?
Sorry, I don’t know much about Google Reader behind-the-scenes 🙁
Jenner ,
Blogs make money through ads, like the Foodbuzz sponsor ad on the right sidebar. They pay each time the page refreshes, so the more readers you have, the more you get. Few can call blogging a full-time job, but it pays the grocery bills for many 🙂
Kori ,
I’m planning on making POM cocktails for our party on Saturday!
zestycook ,
I don’t know if the recipes are really that original (meaning you can probably make them up yourself or find them online) but it’s a great coffee table book.
K