After wrapping up a project this morning, I decided to check out the group exercise schedule at the gym. I was planning to go swimming, but I just couldn’t stomach getting all wet today. But luckily there was a Cycle class that would work perfectly for my timing!
I ate at date before I left for a bit of quick energy, and because I knew it would be a while before lunch. Dates make the best fuel!
The cycle class was just OK – but I did have a great time. I wasn’t the biggest fan of the instructor or music, but I loved the bikes, the video screen that showed us biking through South Dakota (!) and also that the class was only 45 minutes. My attention span appreciated that
. Hour-long classes can drag sometimes. It felt good to get my spin on!
But my gosh the bike ride home was tough. My legs are still feeling the burn a bit. On my ride home I realized I should have just biked OUTdoors rather than indoors! It’s so nice out. But then the fact that two different buses kept getting in my way reminded me why sometimes indoor cycle is nice : )
Once home, we made a hot lunch!
I bought some green beans and mushrooms that had yet to be claimed, so they went into lunch instead of having a side salad.
Matt sautéed them up with two small zucchini with Garlic Gold nuggets and some herbs plus some toasted walnuts!
And with my leftover salmon from dinner last night, this lunch was quite the treat!
<3 capers, salmon, goat cheese AND Dakota bread!!
We dined outdoors and noticed – THE LEAVES ARE FALLING OFF THE TREES!! 
Check out KERF as one of Fox News iMag’s Top 5 food blogs!
Planting myself in front of the computer for the afternoon – lots to catch up on! Adios!
Beth @ Beth's Journey to Thin says
Congrats on making the top 5 food blogs!! You deserve it! 😀
It is really nice here in DC too. I’m planning a bike ride after work – – can’t wait!
Heather (Heather's Dish) says
what a perfect lunch! congrats on the top 5…that’s awesome!
rebecca lustig says
capers and salmon make such a great pair! theyre flavors compliment each other very nicely
Michelle (The Runner's Plate) says
That’s funny you were biking through South Dakota. I used to live in SD and it is pretty flat, except the western side is hilly! I wish it was still nice enough here to eat outside!
AllieNic (Frisky Lemon) says
Congratulations! You really deserve it…
I used to not eat dates…because I thought they looked like cockroaches. Boy was I missing out! Love them now…alone or with some almond or peanut butter!
Gavi @ GaviGetsGoing! says
Congratulations on being featured on Fox News iMag!! That’s totally awesome. I agree with you 100% about spinning classes–my attention starts to flag around the 45-minute mark, so a 45-minute class would be perfect! Enjoy your beautiful fall weather–it’s freezing here in San Francisco!
stacey-healthylife says
Wow top 5 that’s amazing. Congratulation on all your hard work.
Allison K says
Congrats on Fox iMag!
Angela @ Eat Spin Run Repeat says
WOW congrats on the Fox feature Kath!! That’s great! I personally enjoy teaching 45 min spin classes better than 1 hour.. you’re right, 60 mins really drags on!
Maddie says
Congrats on making the top five! That’s awesome! Your spin class sounds fun. That’s cool hat they have the video monitors. I’ve seen gyms with that before but unfortunately mine doesn’t have that. Have a good Thursday!
Alina @ Duty Free Foodie says
I am with you on spin class – my absolute cut-off is 50 minutes. And even then I start getting pretty bored around minute 40. Also, I must now go buy smoked salmon, stat. It’s been three weeks since my last bite.
Tabitha (From Single to Married) says
While not a huge fan of the salmon, I must say that the beans look great!
Jessica @ How Sweet It Is says
At first glance, I thought the date was a roach!
coco says
congrats Kath! 🙂 I have no doubt that you’ll win!
Samantha @ Bikini Birthday says
Congrats on being a Top blogger! How exciting 😀
Melissa @ HerGreenLife says
I’d definitely go for the outdoor cycling over the indoor given the beautiful fall weather, but I have been stuck in the annoying situation of playing leap frog with buses. I have to make myself remember that I LIKE buses, because they’re another non-car method that I can use to get places, especially useful when the weather’s not so nice for biking 🙂
Samantha @ Bikini Birthday says
I love the salmon and caper combo.
Amy @ Huffmania says
Oh oh – those green beans look SO GOOD!
Congratulations on being top 5 too! 🙂 That’s great.
Cathy B. @ Bright Bakes says
i agree on the “exercising outside thing”…here in the Northwoods I’ve been running nearly every morning…simply because I know the days are numbered until it’s indoor workouts!
love,
cathy b.
Holly @ couchpotatoathlete says
Congrats on making the top 5! That is wonderful!
I love the “leaves are falling” graphic — that is too cute.
laurie says
Yeah for KERF!!! Your blog is always the first one I look at every day because it is inspiring, creative and so FUN!! I’m in Utah and we are having gorgeous mid-70’s weather so I just finished a 2 hour bike ride outside and it rocked!!
Sarena (The Non-Dairy Queen) says
Lunch looks delicious…as always! You are quite the woman to bike that much! Yikes…your legs! Congrats on the top 5! That is awesome!
Stacey (The Habit of Healthy) says
Top 5? That’s great stuff! I love dates and I’m pretty sure I could ever eat just one. 🙂
Amanda (Eating Up) says
Congrats on the nod! I love how colorful your site always is!
Marina says
Congrats on top 5!
Mhm, smoked salmon and capers, love that combo!
yummieecupcake says
congrats on making it to one of the 5 imags!!!
sweetersalt says
Congrats!
That salmon looks so good right now. I heart lox!
Laura
Hope says
Lunch looks delish! I think it just made my stomach growl!!
Congrats on the Top 5!!
Marci says
I had smoked salmon for lunch today too. And I just wrote about spinning and why I don’t really like it anymore. www.marcigilbert.com. I used to like it more and agree 60 minute classes make it long!
Carolyn @ lovinlosing says
That’s funny that you biked to the gym to take a cycling class. 😆 It’s beautiful her in SE VA, too, but windy and warm, so I’m gonna hit the gym today, too. I planned on running, but my lower back has been sore all week since my impromptu 5.69 mi. run on Sunday.
lynn (The Actors Diet) says
so cool about being part of the top 5! congrats!
Erin@ Shortcut to Bliss says
Yay for Top 5! That is amazing*
Katie says
Congrats!! That is so awesome.
I hate getting wet sometimes too. That is what keeps me from being a swimmer.
sarah (the SHU box) says
what an awesome honor – fabulous early bday present!
can’t wait to see you SOON!
Camille says
Congrats Kath! That is very cool news!
Anna @ Newlywed, Newly Veg says
Congrats on making top 5 food blogs!!
I lovvvvve capers + smoked salmon
Jessica @ The Process of Healing says
Wow congratulations!
heather j. says
yay! congrats! you deserve it…i really love your blog!
lisasfoods says
Nice job with the FoxNews article. When stuff like that goes out, do you get an email, or do you find these links on searches? (Or maybe some other way?)
South Dakota is really beautiful – what great scenery to bike (indoors) through.
Kath says
She emailed me 🙂 But I saw it on Twitter first!
Sarah (Running to Slow Things Down) says
I agree. Dates really do make the best fuel before working out. 😀
Green beans and mushrooms. Such a perfect combination. Your lunch looks lovely! 😀
Tina @ Faith Fitness Fun says
We are going up to the mountains this weekend to be sure we get a drive in before all the leaves fall. I love fall!!!
And I agree that 45-50 mins is the best amount of time for a cycle class.
Lisa @bakebikeblog says
ooooh congrats on the article!! How awesome!
Elizabeth says
Congrats on being in the top five! You worked hard for that – go you!
Bess @ Bess Be Fit says
congrats on the top 5 food blogs!! you definitely deserve it 🙂 🙂
Liz @ Tip Top Shape says
Congrats!!
And dates are seriously delicious. They are super expensive at the grocery store by mine but I buy them anyway. So worth it!
Maryea @ Happy Healthy Mama says
Congrats on the top 5 shout out! Your blog is great!
Krystina (Organically Me) says
Congrats! That’s awesome. 😀
Chelsea @ One Healthy Munchkin says
That’s so neat that there was a screen showing you biking through South Dakota! I wish my gym had something like that. Sometimes I get bored without having something like that to hold my attention.
Congrats on being featured in the top 5! 🙂
Heidi - apples under my bed says
Gee that is a big deal! Well done, much deserved 🙂
Heidi xo
Kasey says
Congrats! That’s awsome 🙂
You definitely deserve it!
Heather @ Get Healthy with Heather says
I don’t know what it is about green beans but I just love eating them so much. I had some sautéd in my ruby red veggie hash last night and it was just amazing.
Cara Craves... says
That’s awesome about your blog status!
You are # 1
Stephanie says
I had my Olio leftovers for lunch today too – they were still as amazing as last night! Hope you had a great Thursday and enjoyed the sunny weather! 🙂
Lauren says
wow, Congrats Kath! That is so awesome that the blog made the Top 5!
Heather says
way to go with the top 5 food blogs! woo hoo!
Hannah says
Salmon and capers are one of the best combinations out there! So envious of your lunch 😀
Kate says
The classes at ACAC aren’t any good! The athletic conditioning in the morning is the only one worth your time. I quit and switched to the UVA gym. The classes are much better!
Kath says
I’m not allowed inside the UVA gym!
courtney says
Awww, I love KERF! Truly my favorite blog 🙂
Kate says
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Also a good and affordable workout in Charlottesville
Kate says
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Allie says
congrats on getting top 5! You’re definitely in my top 5 favorite 🙂 (or more like top 2:-P)
Lindsay says
How are you liking your new lens? These shots of the salmon and capers are awesome!!
Kath says
LOVE IT!
Dee says
I love it when leaves are falling! I saw some yesterday too on my way home from work.
ps. Congrats on being one of the top 5!