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You are here: Home / Lifestyle / Let’s Get It Started

October 25, 2010

Let’s Get It Started

Cue the music! I’m only 27 for a few more hours

Princess this !

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Got lots done this afternoon, so we could kick back and enjoy dinner. And Karen brought over a gift!! I’m saving it for tomorrow : )

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I was supposed to go grocery shopping today, but I surveyed the fridge and determined I could make it until Wednesday before a trip, thanks to half a head of cabbage and a duo of leftover chicken sausages!

This dinner was characterized by Matt as such: "You could never describe this meal to someone else and make it sound appealing, but it is SO good!"

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But first, a cocktail. Literally!

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Photoshoot with the drink!

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A mini Manhattan just for me.

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Chicken + Apple Cabbage Tacos with Broccoli Salad

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Cabbage (1/4 a head of green), 1 apple, 1 small zucchini from the garden, sauteed in olive oil, salt and pepper

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Plus two of these, which I really cant’ recommend because they are a bit bland

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Our sauce was a sample sent to test for OpenSky.

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Because it’s a vinaigrette, I haven’t opened it in the longest time. It’s by the same company that makes that delicious Pear Fig Jam. As a salad dressing, I’m not sure how good this would be, but as a SAUCE it was incredible!! Definitely going to look to add this.

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We drizsled it onto the tacos as you would a taco sauce. Amazing!

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After eating some off the top, this actually made a great wrap!

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Karen’s broccoli salad was our side. She brought over some leftovers. It had a half and half mix of mayo and greek yogurt plus something sweet (honey), raisins, apple and almonds. I loved it!

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He had two beauties!

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We talked well into the evening.

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Just ended the night with this fig cordial that Brittany and Cara brought me on Saturday. I’m not sure what was in it other than a fig and chocolate, but it was incredible!!

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Tomorrow’s gonna be fun!!!

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  1. Christine says

    October 25, 2010 at 7:24 pm

    Wow, you wrapped that wrap well!

    Are you excited for lots of BUTTER and SUGAR?!

    = P

    Reply
    • Kath says

      October 25, 2010 at 7:25 pm

      Ha! I hope they are both involved!!

      Reply
  2. Amanda (Eating Up) says

    October 25, 2010 at 7:26 pm

    Those tacos looks amazing! A creation you would find in a restaurant!

    Reply
  3. Sarah K. @ The Pajama Chef says

    October 25, 2010 at 7:27 pm

    I love the idea of using that dressing as a taco sauce! I love having some sauce on Mexican/wraps but am not a fan of traditional taco sauce so I’ll have to try something like this out… yum!

    Reply
  4. Valerie @ City|Life|Eats says

    October 25, 2010 at 7:28 pm

    Happy early birthday 🙂

    Reply
  5. Amanda (The Nutritionist Reviews) says

    October 25, 2010 at 7:28 pm

    Haha your dinner does look and sound good silly! I like the idea of apples in it!

    Reply
  6. Michelle (The Runner's Plate) says

    October 25, 2010 at 7:28 pm

    I’ve made a broccoli salad like that before–it is good!

    Reply
  7. holly @ couchpotatoathlete says

    October 25, 2010 at 7:30 pm

    Happy early birthday 🙂

    I love your cocktail glass — that is so adorable.

    Reply
  8. stacey-healthylife says

    October 25, 2010 at 7:30 pm

    I love throw together meals, especially when they turn out really well.

    Reply
  9. Sarena (The Non-Dairy Queen) says

    October 25, 2010 at 7:32 pm

    Tacos are always a great fun meal! Looks like you guys had some fun tonight with it. Enjoy the last few hours…

    Reply
  10. Tricia B says

    October 25, 2010 at 7:36 pm

    I love that little rooster class! The drink loks amazing. Must have had a long day because the alcohol looks more appealing than the food. Guess I need a drink.

    Reply
  11. Angela @ Eat Spin Run Repeat says

    October 25, 2010 at 7:39 pm

    Wow, that looks like a great birthday meal! Sounds like you’ve been getting some great prezzies too – I can’t wait to see Karen’s gift tomorrow! If it was me, I’d be perfectly content with her bringing that broccoli salad lol 😀

    Reply
  12. Lauren at KeepItSweet says

    October 25, 2010 at 7:40 pm

    what an interesting dinner mix! happy almost birthday:-)

    Reply
  13. Allie (Live Laugh Eat) says

    October 25, 2010 at 7:40 pm

    Enjoy your last few hours as 26+1! Can’t wait to see all surprises Matt has in store for you tomorrow.

    Reply
  14. Maryea @ Happy Healthy Mama says

    October 25, 2010 at 7:46 pm

    I hope you have a great birthday! I have never seen such a tiny drink (that wasn’t an actual shot). 🙂

    Reply
  15. Estela @ Weekly Bite says

    October 25, 2010 at 7:46 pm

    I bet you’re sooooo excited for that cake 🙂

    Reply
  16. The Wife of a Dairyman says

    October 25, 2010 at 7:46 pm

    Oh my gosh! I love the little rooster glass! We’re also having chicken {and hot Italian} sausage for dinner tonight. Your dinner looks fabulous! Cheers;)

    Reply
  17. chelsey @ clean eating chelsey says

    October 25, 2010 at 7:46 pm

    That really does sound delicious! Great flavors!! I love broccoli salad – it’s one of my faves!

    Reply
  18. Camille says

    October 25, 2010 at 7:49 pm

    That dinner does sound good!
    Happy last day of being 27!

    Reply
  19. Simply Life says

    October 25, 2010 at 7:52 pm

    happy birthday eve! 🙂

    Reply
  20. Lauren says

    October 25, 2010 at 7:54 pm

    No, I definitely think if you would describe that dinner to me, I would think it would be fantastic without even having to taste it. LoL

    I’ll probably say it tomorrow too, but HAPPY EARLY BIRTHDAY!!!!

    Reply
  21. Emily says

    October 25, 2010 at 7:56 pm

    Haha I totally agree that that meal wouldn’t be appealing in description but yet somehow I really want to try it 🙂 Happy Birthday Eve!!!

    Reply
  22. Caitlyn (A Spoonful of Life) says

    October 25, 2010 at 8:09 pm

    Your jumping the gun! You already changed your age on your bio. Happy Early Birthday, Kath!!

    Hurray to October birthdays!

    Reply
  23. Gabriela @ Une Vie Saine says

    October 25, 2010 at 8:10 pm

    That dinner does look delicious- sometimes the most random combinations make the best meals! Happy early birthday!

    Reply
  24. Heather says

    October 25, 2010 at 8:12 pm

    Happy Early Birthday!

    I love when meals come together like that – especially when it pushes off a trip to the grocery store by one more day!

    Reply
  25. Erin (Travel, Eat, Repeat) says

    October 25, 2010 at 8:18 pm

    I love trying different flavor combinations and seeing how it tastes–sounds like you found a random winner!

    Reply
  26. Ashley says

    October 25, 2010 at 8:22 pm

    26+1+1 !!!!!!!!! 🙂

    Reply
  27. Katie (The Boston Marathoner) says

    October 25, 2010 at 8:27 pm

    I love the mini Manhattan! Anything with Maker’s Mark is delicious. Happy Birthday!

    Reply
  28. [email protected] says

    October 25, 2010 at 8:35 pm

    Aww, what a romantic (and creative) looking meal! Happy birthday!

    Reply
  29. Selena says

    October 25, 2010 at 8:58 pm

    Your taco dinner looks yummy. I love it when you can throw together dinner from whatever. You even had healthful whatever to throw together. Good job.

    Reply
  30. Jessica @ How Sweet It Is says

    October 25, 2010 at 9:06 pm

    T minus 54 minutes! Woohoo!

    Reply
  31. Hannah says

    October 25, 2010 at 9:13 pm

    I find your love for celebrating your birthday fascinating! I’ve never been big on celebrating myself, and I wish I was a bit more comfortable with it like you are!

    Reply
  32. Krystina (Organically Me) says

    October 25, 2010 at 9:23 pm

    That sauce sounds ahmaaaaazing

    Reply
  33. Mama Pea says

    October 25, 2010 at 9:33 pm

    Since you are probably asleep and won’t read this until tomorrow…let me be one of the first to say, HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!!!

    Reply
  34. Brittany says

    October 25, 2010 at 9:37 pm

    Woo-hoo for your b-day being right around the corner!

    And, I’m glad you enjoyed the fig bonbon – here’s a link if you want to know more about it: http://www.tienda.com/food/products/ct-02.html

    Reply
  35. Diana @ frontyardfoodie says

    October 25, 2010 at 9:41 pm

    Happy Birthday! I love your literal cocktail drink. I always thought that cocktail had a dirtier meaning (don’t judge me) but this makes more sense and I know realize what it really means. Still confused what mixed drinks are called that.

    Reply
  36. Diana @ frontyardfoodie says

    October 25, 2010 at 9:42 pm

    I mean ‘why’ they are called that. haha

    Reply
  37. Jessica @ The Process of Healing says

    October 25, 2010 at 10:04 pm

    Happy Early Birthday! And your dinner sounds very.. interesting! but sometimes the oddest sounding things just WORK!

    Reply
  38. Anna S. @ History Running Girl says

    October 25, 2010 at 10:10 pm

    Happy early Birthday!!

    I love the mini drink. What a great size.

    Reply
  39. Kristen @ Kristen, Sweetly says

    October 25, 2010 at 10:17 pm

    Ahhhh, happy birthday soon!!! I love Matt’s comment – delicious but indescribable. I feel like the majority of my meals are weird things I threw together that would sound dreadful out loud. I hope you ring in your birthday fantastically… or, you know, sleeping well. :-p

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

    October 25, 2010 at 10:26 pm

    Yum, those tacos look SOOO GOOD! I didn’t realize until recently that tacos can come in millions of different ways! I think your combo sounds excellent. 🙂

    Your new lens is sharp! Love it.

    Reply
  41. Ravenous Rowie says

    October 25, 2010 at 10:35 pm

    Have a happy happy birthday!

    Reply
  42. Lana says

    October 25, 2010 at 10:43 pm

    cock-tail!!! hahahaha, love it!

    Have a fabulous birthday!!

    Reply
  43. lynn (The Actors Diet) says

    October 25, 2010 at 10:44 pm

    i’ve been craving broccoli salad lately, which is so weird b/c i don’t even like raw broccoli!

    happy early bday!

    Reply
  44. Maddie says

    October 25, 2010 at 10:47 pm

    Happy early birthday! Your dinner looks great 🙂

    Reply
  45. Claire (Low Impact Fashionista) says

    October 25, 2010 at 11:02 pm

    Interesting combo! I love “cabinet” dinners (throw everything in the fridge/cabinets into some sort of dinner) because I hate letting food get old and wasting it!

    Reply
  46. Jasmine @ Eat Move Write says

    October 26, 2010 at 12:18 am

    I love cabbage anything, so actually that sounds pretty good to me! It’s the chicken sausages that don’t sound so hot. :p

    Reply
  47. Runeatrepeat says

    October 26, 2010 at 12:54 am

    I love cabbage, it’s been too long since I’ve had some 🙂

    Reply
  48. Little Bookworm says

    October 26, 2010 at 4:15 am

    Happy Birthday Kath! Hope you have a fantastic day. 🙂

    Reply
  49. sarah (the SHU box) says

    October 26, 2010 at 5:05 am

    HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! <3

    Reply
  50. Amanda says

    October 26, 2010 at 5:16 am

    Happy Birthday! I hope its a great one, you deserve it!

    Reply
  51. Christie {Honoring Health} says

    October 26, 2010 at 5:22 am

    I am early to the party but Happy Birthday!

    It seriously seems like yesterday you turned 26!!

    Reply
  52. Tabitha (From Single to Married) says

    October 26, 2010 at 5:48 am

    happy pre-birthday!

    Reply
  53. Cara Craves... says

    October 26, 2010 at 6:38 am

    I like the flavor mix you got going on in those wraps!
    Happy almost birthday!

    Reply
  54. Raewyn says

    October 26, 2010 at 7:14 am

    HAPPY BIRTHDAY, KATH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Have a fantastic, sweet-filled, golden day! Can’t wait to see how you celebrate!! 😀

    Reply
  55. Samantha @ Bikini Birthday says

    October 26, 2010 at 7:58 am

    Manhattans always remind me of my dad. It’s his drink. Kinda the way cosmos remind me of SATC.

    Reply
  56. Karen says

    October 26, 2010 at 8:07 am

    Happy Birthday, Kath!!!

    Wishing you all the best – great joy and good health – in the year ahead!

    – Karen

    Reply
  57. Chelsea @ One Healthy Munchkin says

    October 26, 2010 at 8:08 am

    I love it when I can make a good meal out of the random things in my fridge. These tacos look delicious, especially with that sauce!

    Reply
  58. Sonya says

    October 26, 2010 at 8:18 am

    PLEASE share information about the fig/chocolate cordial. Please? The dinner sounds yummy!

    Reply
  59. Sonya says

    October 26, 2010 at 8:37 am

    I scrolled up and found the site for the cordials. Ordered some! Yay!

    Reply
  60. Erin says

    October 26, 2010 at 8:58 am

    Okay, those are the cutest mini rooster glasses! I collect rooster items so I have to ask if you remember where you got them???? Happy Bday!

    Reply
    • Kath says

      October 26, 2010 at 9:00 am

      They were an heirloom from my grandmother. From the 20s I believe.

      Reply
  61. Cathy B. @ Bright Bakes says

    October 26, 2010 at 9:21 am

    Broccoli salad is one of my fav sides..I make it quite a lot, and always with that combo…part mayo, part Greek…add a touch of cider vinegar and honey and kosher salt..yum!
    love,m
    cathy B. @ brightbakes

    Reply
  62. Anne @ Food Loving Polar Bear says

    October 26, 2010 at 12:56 pm

    What a simple and filling (and delicious!) wrap / tortilla. I must try cooking cabbage like that too. I’d never heard of broccoli salad like that before, what a great idea!

    Reply
  63. laura says

    October 26, 2010 at 7:01 pm

    Hi Kath,

    I’ve just started reading your blog and I’m wondering…as someone who is really health conscious and “real” food conscious, you do seem to eat a bit of the sweet processed stuff particularly in the morning oatmeal with the cookies, toppings etc. Are those actually healthy? I don’t mean in the calorific sense because well, I don’t worry about calories these days cause I’m pretty active, but in the sugar-processed food sense? I’m trying to be pretty real food, natural food with my diet at the moment, and I’d just be interested to get your perspective?
    Thanks,
    Laura
    ps. I wish we had canned pumpkin in Australia – can’t find it anywhere 🙂

    Reply
    • Kath says

      October 26, 2010 at 7:11 pm

      I hardly think a birthday is a time to bring this up 🙂

      But the “cookies” and what not that I put on my oats aren’t all that processed. They are usually homemade and made with TLC. It would be different if I were putting Oreos on there, but a crumbled homemade granola bar or some made-from-scratch-last-week Mandel cookies I wouldn’t consider processed. Sure the flour might have been white, but on top of a 90% whole grain, fibrous, protein-packed breakfast, that little bit of flour isn’t going to do much.

      Reply
  64. laura says

    October 26, 2010 at 7:22 pm

    Thanks for the speedy reply Kath!
    Maybe I will try some of those recipes and see for myself!
    Laura 🙂
    ps. Happy Birthday 🙂

    Reply
  65. Allie says

    October 26, 2010 at 8:00 pm

    Happy Birthday! I hope your day has been really fun so far 🙂

    Reply

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