I had a really rough day today – for personal reasons
But my husband fixed that right up with some liquid therapy!
An email I received earlier today:
Spontaneous Date
I saw that you went running this morning so your afternoon is free…
And I also have a source saying that Pisgah Brewing’s dopplebock is on tap at Duckworth’s, and tonight is $2 pint night!
Therefore I propose I buy you a beer at 4:45 this evening. What say you!?
I say YES!!!
Matt took me out for a beer! A delicious Pisgah Organic beer! We just visited the brewery for our anniversary and LOVED their beers.
We went to Duckworth’s, which Matt describes as “the best beer in Charlotte but the worst food.” It’s a Cheesesteakery – with unique craft beers!
I actually liked the Founders Curmudgeon Old Ale even more! It was almost a barley wine (which probably means high alcohol = not good for this lightweight!] and was SO thick and sweet and malty. Just how I like them!
Why is it that I like the high alcohol beers the most!?!
We debated dinner….
- Flying Biscuit
- Sushi
- Pizza @ Duckworth’s
- Jason’s Deli
- Good Food On Montford
- EarthFare salad bar
and decided on…
The Flying Biscuit!! A surprisingly healthy, local Southeat Southeast chain of a breakfast place that also has a really great [healthy] casual dinner menu.
Next door = my name!!
Liquid for Him
[The Wacko wasn’t all that great – tasted like a canned lager with pink food coloring!]
Liquid for Her
For dinner I ordered an entree that came with a side salad, which was awesome! Tons of arugula!
And it came with a famous flying biscuit! With apple butter for dipping. I ate it all. Half to start and half for dessert. So good!
For my main course I got the Sweet Cakes = black bean cakes with tomatillo salsa and a feta-sour cream topping. I ate about one plus topping, gave one to Matt and brought the third home.
Matt shared his meatloaf with taters and beans!
I forget how unbelievably fun and easy it is to go out to dinner on a school night!
Home now, blogging 3 meals (B+L for tomorrow with this D), about to do some clinical reading, then hit the hay.
Friiiiiiiiiiddddddaaaaaaaaaaayyyyyyyyyyyy come to me!!
Matt says
fun date!
Jackie says
What was the point of showing Catherine’s next door to the resturant?
Kath says
Because it’s my name!?!
Judy says
Sorry you had a rough day! Quality company, food and drinks always makes it better;)
Coco @ Opera Girl Cooks says
Aww, what a good husband you have! Nothing a little beer won’t fix ;-). Looks like a great dinner, too.
Evan Thomas says
I love ho you still call it “a school night”
Stacy says
Sorry you had a rough day! I’m having a giant glass of wine to remedy my terrible day.
Rachel says
I love Wacko and all the Magic Hat beers. Wacko is colored with beet juice!
Casey says
You have the best husband in the world.
Kath says
🙂
Amanda @ Vegacious says
That looks fun! Love spontaneous date nights with my husband!
Veggielady4life says
I’m so sorry to hear that you had a bad day, but I’m glad you had your husband to cheer you up! That’s what they’re good for! 🙂
Hillary [Nutrition Nut on the Run] says
You work HARD, Miss Kath. That beer/night out was totally necessary. Hope you have a better day tomorrow 🙂
Meg says
I live in GR Michigan where Founder’s brewery is located and we LOVE it! So exciting you can get it there!!! If your ever in MI, you will need to check out the brewery. Best sandwiches around…oh and the beer’s not bad either. ;o)
Coley says
Kath, where is your shirt from? It’s soo cute:)
Kath says
Old Navy a few years ago!?
Kori says
I have the same shirt. 🙂 Old Navy has some pretty cute stuff most of the time. It’s one of my go-to stores. You look fabulous in it btw! I hope you have a MUCH better day tomorrow, Kath! You will be able to do your “happy Friday dance” soon! :)))
Kath says
Thanks 🙂
Jenny says
What a great date night! I love flying biscuit… And beer!
Amy @ Amy Starts To Run says
Spontaneous date nights are the best. Especially when the day before that has been sub par. Also especially if a tasty brew is involved. Hope things are looking brighter 🙂
MelanieF says
I hope your day ends on a good and happy note!
Stacey@http://stacey-healthylife.blogspot.com/ says
What a fun date night. Hope whatever happened today was washed away.
Alicia says
Sorry to hear you had a crappy day, but an adorable thoughtful husband helps, right? (you have a few blog readers thinkin’ about ya too)
Nicole says
Rough days suck, here’s looking to a better tomorrow 🙂
I lurve Magic Hat! I went to college upstate, NY across the lake from Burlington, VT where the brewery is. Before it was offered here we used to take the ferry over to buy it and bring it home (what college kids would do for good beer!) and eventually our local bars were one of the first to get it on tap! #9 and Fat Angel are my 2 favs. I actaully have some Wacko now. It’s a bit light for my liking but not bad. Hubby and I are going to take a day trip there soon!
Stacie @ Imperfectly Healthy says
I love tomatillo sauce! Yum!
Mary @ Bites and Bliss says
At least you got a wonderful date after a not so great day. Hopefully tomorrow’s better. It’s the start of the weekend (after work) after all!
Lisa @bakebikeblog says
Sorry re the rough day….but yay re impromptu date nights! Happy Friday 🙂
Heather @ Side of Sneakers says
Hang on, Friday’s ALMOST here!!! Sometimes liquid therapy is the best kind:)
Anne W Falk says
I usually really enjoy your blog but today I was a bit perplexed (offended?) by the Catherine’s reference. I am a plus-sized woman. I am working my way towards better health and size but for now I am plus-sized. I got the feeling you are making fun of this, by your reference. I am surprised that a person working on entering your field of work would do such a thing. You probably did not mean to come across like this, I am sure.
Kath says
NO, not making fun at all!! My name is Katherine with a K and I just thought it would be fun to show the “Cath” part. I’m not sure what was wrong with just showing the name of the whole store to explain the Cath part?
Kristie says
I know your intention was different than that, but I too thought you were poking fun at the restuarant being next to the plus-sized store. I guess if I don’t see Katherine with a K I don’t make that connection first.
TP says
If you didn’t think she meant to come across like that, then why dig at her when she has a bad day? Just doesn’t make sense.
Kimberly says
Eh, people read into things what they want to. I think people who have followed Kath’s blog regularly know she wouldn’t do something like that! She’s a classy gal 😉
Becky says
Totally agree with you Kimberly! I didn’t read it that way at all! (PS- great looking date night. Husbands are the best for helping you on days that aren’t going so well).
Christena says
My goodness. I wear plus sizes and I didn’t make that sort of connection AT ALL. She even explained in the post that it was her name!
jessica says
Did you skip the line that said next door = my name in the post? You do know the name of the person you are accusing of being offensive, right? (Kath=Katherine)
Nora@LifeLifeEatRight says
you have such a sweet husband! I love reading the chronicles of Kath and Matt…give me hope and inspiration!
Liz says
I’m also confused by the Catherines pictures and hope that you weren’t posting them to be negative. An explanation would be nice. 🙁
Kath says
See above. I don’t know why you guys think I would be making fun???
Allison K says
Because sadly,some people in the world are mean, and make fun of those who wear plus sizes. Not the plus size thing specficially, but for their size.
I don’t think people who read you regularly think you would ever make a negative comment on your blog in this fashion, but for those of us who have to buy plus size clothes, it’s touchy—as the multiple commets on the post suggest.
I wasn’t offended, btw.
Nicole says
I don’t know how anyone would be offended! I picked up the “Cath” reference right away. I’m a plus sized gal and had no offense what so ever Kath. I don’t see how anyone could think that you of all people would even make any sort of joke or reference like that!
Ashley@thehungryscholar says
Weekday date nights are the best :).
What a great hubby!
Hannah says
Sorry to hear you had a rough day, but hurrah for dates and beers and the husband to make it all better! Hope Friday treats you better 🙂
Gabriela @ Une Vie Saine says
I think all women can learn an important lesson from men: a beer makes everything better, at least temporarily. Glad you were able to cheer up, hope you have a wonderful Friday!
Sara @ myfancytuna.blogspot.com says
I love The Flying Biscuit! Their apple butter is AWESOME and I actually got the same thing you did when I went (except mine had onions 😉 )
Hope tomorrow’s better!
Sarena (The Non-Dairy Queen) says
Oh no, so sorry you had a bad day! Great date with your hubby though! I love the flying biscuit. They have great hummus too! I hope you get some good rest! Get a hug from your man…that always helps be out!
Jill says
Cath=Kath, c’mon peeps!
Kath says
Thank yoU!
Eileen says
That restaurant looks great! I’m always very impressed by the restaurant posts you share. I’m in Philly, and I don’t even eat cheesesteaks here, let alone anywhere else. Sooooo not my cup of tea.
Have a brighter day tomorrow!
julie says
I was also momentarily put off by the “catherines” pictures until I realized Kath had taken a picture specifically of the “Cath” part of the name! Cath = Kath
First time commenting too, I’ve enjoyed this place for awhile. Unfortunately I have a number of digestive issues, the main one being IBS and for me, eating huge salads and lots of fresh veggies like Kath is completely out of the question. I have to cook all my veggies, limit my fiber, and even avoid legumes and whole wheat breads. It feels counter-intuitive to what we all know about general nutrition, ie: eat 5-10 servings of fruits/veggies a day, try to eat some raw foods, eat more fiber. In my case, these things all make my body quite sick. Just wondering if anyone else suffers from similar issues. It definetly makes it harder to be creative in the kitchen.
Elle says
I have the same issue julie. I used to be a vegetarian and lived off lentils and beans – I had an amazingly healthy diet but I had to give it up because my body couldn’t handle all the fibre. Luckily I can still have brown bread, rice and pasta, but raw salads are a no-no. And I loooove cooked veggies but they give me bad gas so I have to go easy on them. It’s rubbish really, and does make it difficult to lose weight.
Camille says
I think it’s funny that there’s a plus size clothing store next to a cheesesteak restaurant 🙂
Kath says
It wasn’t next to Duckworth’s – and I didn’t put it to be funny!
Cara says
Oooh I love Flying Biscuit! Wish we had it here in C-Ville!
Courtney @ Sweet Tooth, Sweet Life says
What a sweet move from your sweetie! Hope you’re feeling better about things…keep smilin’! 🙂
I tried the Wacko before too (I visited the brewery back in April) and I really wasn’t that impressed with it.
Liz says
Kath, I think those of us who are overweight are just sensitive to someone making fun. You didn’t put any explanation with the pictures which you normally do. We just jumped to the most negative conclusions about it. I’m glad you had a great evening with your hubby. You definitely deserve it!
jessica says
She DID put an explanation – her name!!
Liz says
I believe she added it after the comments started. I don’t think it was there at first or most of us wouldn’t have commented.
Kaci Higgins says
It was explained in her post at the beginning. Maybe try reading the whole post before getting upset or just don’t read it at all. Kath didn’t mean ANYTHING negative at all (if you read regularly then you would know). Plus, this world is full of harsh crticism so maybe it would be more beneficial to find a coping skill to deal with moments when you feel targeted for any insecurity rather than getting upset with someone else.
I’m glad you had such a great night Kath! I’ve known about the Flying Biscuit for years but have yet to try it. I must make a road trip to Atlanta to do so! 🙂
Robyn @ Frugal 'n' Fit! says
After the day you’ve had (along with some of the confusion based on the comments of this post), I just want to say how much I enjoy your blog and all that you do. TGIF (almost!).
Katie says
Agreed! People are getting offended a little too easily it seems!
Good thing tomorrow is a new day!!
Emilyeatsclean says
Sounds/looks like a fun night!! 🙂
Paige @Running Around Normal says
How cute is Matt’s email?! We never go out on “school nights” it seems….well except for wednesday night volleyball and brew ha ha’s!
Lee says
I love the Flying Biscuit. The original one is near my house.
Anne says
The Flying Biscuit is amazing! I used to live down the street from the original location in Decatur, GA. The oatmeal pancakes are about my most favorite thing in the world! Do you have the FB cookbook? It’s great!
Anne
Krystina says
I really don’t understand why/how people thought you were making fun of plus sized people. But anyway, I’m glad you had a good date! Sometimes nothing beats a good beer.
kara says
I love impromptu date nights with the hubby! Hope it helped cheer you up after a bad day. It didn’t even cross my mind that you were making fun of plus sized people, I get excited any time i see my name too! (Even though most people spell mine with a c instead of a k also!)
TP says
I have a great idea….so let’s read about how someone has a bad day, someone who we know always means the best, and let’s make them feel worse. Done and done!
Carolyn @ lovinlosing says
Seriously people. Did you even read the post!? It says “Next door = my name” and she even specifically took a picture of the “Cath” part. Geez.
Sorry, Kath. This probably isn’t helping your crappy day, but I hope you don’t let it get to you.
maxinthegym says
Awww! Your husband is so cute and sweet 🙂
Marina says
going out for a beer always makes a bad day better.
I hope you feel better now, and don’t let the weird comments bring you down!
Lele says
I am so cute-d out by that email.
Since my name is Ileana, I do not see stores named after me… ever.
The closest is Illy espresso, but no one is ever, ever allowed to call me Illy.
Kari says
Kath–don’t let the comments get you down. Your intentions were in the right place, and some folks are overly sensitive. You can never please everyone, but I adore you!! I’ll take this moment to say that I look at your breakfast post when I get to work; your lunch post around 1, and your dinner post the first thing when I wake up in the morning. You make a huge positive impact on people’s lives.
Michelle @ Give Me the Almond Butter says
Awww your husband is so sweet! What a great guy for taking you out on a Thursday night 😀
Melissa @ For the Love of Health says
So sorry to hear you had a bad day! So sweet of hubby to make it better!
Farah says
Hi Kath,
Sorry to hear you had a bad day…hopefully tomorrow will be better….and Matt had a really nice date planned so I hope that made up for it!!:)
And to all the people who get up in arms about little things – like a store being called Catherine’s – and it so happened to be a plus-sized store ….(so what? It could have been any store for pete’s sake…a wine store, socks shop, sex shop …whatever….)…get a life people!!!! Why get so sensitive about piddly things? And why pick on Kath about it? I never usually comment on things like this but sometimes it just astounds me how picky and petty people can get.
Kath – I think you have a GREAT blog – so I hope you don’t take any negative comments to heart!
G’nite ya’ll – and may tomorrow be a better day – and display less negativity.
Colleen says
Hey Kath!
I went to Flying Biscuit today, too! Down in Atlanta! I had the BLT Salad with a big ‘ol fluffy wheat biscuit. I swear, every time I go there I always have a serious heart-to-heart with myself over whether or not I should take home a dozen of those doughy delights. I decide to for-go it because 12 biscuits is a lot for one little girl!
Just got some Buddha bowls in the mail! I love them. My boyfriend said if you ever had a red color he would hop all over them!
Kath says
<3 the biscuits too!
Have fun with the Buddhas!!
Wei-Wei says
Aww, your husband is so sweet! I’m sorry you had a bad day – I know how negative comments can drag you down, but the people who love you will always outnumber them! I love how you stay positive, and you’re such an inspiration to all of us. You’re awesome 😀
The Flying Biscuit’s biscuit looks so good… apple butter!! :O Haha and I love how you call it a school night 😉
Wei-Wei
Freya @ Brit Chick Runs says
I’m sorry you had a rough day 🙁 nothing like a nice meal out with your husband to cheer you up though right!? 🙂
Kath says
Thanks guys 🙂
Gena says
I’m sorry you had a rough day, sweetie. Sending a virtual hug.
Elizabeth says
I LOVE flying biscuit! Every time I’m in Atlanta, I head to the original location. So yummy, and great to see vegetarian choices 🙂
Katherine says
I’m inserting a musical post here: she said yes, I said wow, she said when, I said how about right now… Brad Paisley “She Said Yes” this post just made me think of it
Amanda says
Im sorry you had a bad day! I always like to take pictures of things that have my name in it too! Even though I never really see stores called Amanda ! You are here to inspire people to be healthy and share your healthy journey and people should know that you weren’t making fun of them!
Gita says
Sorry, You had a bad day. But at least the day ended on a positive note. Your husband is really sweet. People seems overly sensitive now a days, please don’t let them bother you. You have a great blog here.
Brittney says
Wow, big time misinterpretation of your Catherine’s picture huh? I think most of us know what you are getting at 😉
Flying Biscuit is on my list of places I NEED to go to in Charlotte! Your meal looked really good! Have you had their breakfast? I’ve heard that’s really good too!
Looking forward to meeting you Sunday!
AllieNic (Frisky Lemon) says
Biscuits with apple butter–that sounds fantastic! We need one of those places in New England…
jessica says
Wow, people are really over sensitive!!! If these readers read Kath’s blog frequently they should have noticed the reference. She even stated it right with the pictures. Stop trying to start drama, people!
Callie says
Sorry about the rough day! Glad you enjoyed your meal. 🙂
Allie says
Haha, love when I see “Philly Cheesesteak” outside of Philly 🙂 Week night dinner dates are the best. Hope you have a great weekend!
Nick (Macheesmo) says
Fun Date! Just have to chime in a say I was also disappointed by the Wacko beer. I usually love their beers but that one was a bit blah.
Marissa says
Ah, biscuits were my favorite food for a couple years when I was a kid! I remember whenever we went out to eat ANYWHERE I would always ask my mom “Can I have a biscuit??” lol, now I’m super picky about my biscuits–they have to be nice and buttery crisp on the outside and soft and fluffy on the inside!
Tracy says
Ok, I have to comment. I felt really bad when I saw that you were having a bad day yesterday. And then as I’m reading the comments today and seeing the drama going on..I want to remind people to stop being a victim. It’s not about being overly sensitive, it’s about creating an environment that harbors negativity anywhere you go. Changing your attitude and the way you look at things about everything in your life can change your world. If you constantly create drama, with even the smallest things, it’s all you are going to get back. And anyone who has followed this blog for even a day would know that Kath would NEVER put someone down. She’s an inspiration and a positive light in this sometimes overwhelming world. Ok..I’m getting down off my soap box. Love ya Kath!
Anna says
I know this is an older post but I just had to say something about the Founder’s brew!!! I actually got to experience Founder’s brewery first-hand when I took a road trip from my home state of AZ to Connecticut (it was a loooong journey). I have some friends in Grand Rapids, MI and so we stopped by to say hello and get some brews here. They have awesome stuff!!!
Cates says
Poor Matt on the yuck beer! I tried the Wacko last night, and I didn’t care much for it either. I keep trying Magic Hat beers, but they’re all just a little off to me.
I hear ya on the high-alcohol beers, too, Kath! And unfortunately, where there’s (high) alcohol, there are also calories (lots!). But I say, if you’re going to have one, have one of what you love, and enjoy!
Tiffany @ Simply Shaka says
I agree, Duckworth’s food is pretty bad but love their beer selection and the outdoot area.
And they opened up a Flying Biscuit over there? I used to live over there then trekked down to Ballantyne and now moving up there in a couple of weeks. I had no clue about the Flying Biscuit up there though, that just made my day!