We have been mellowed.
But we’re headed home today. First through Fayetteville to visit Matt’s family there and drop off Andrew. Then up I-95 through Richmond to Charlottesville. If anyone wants to have dinner along the way… : )
Breakfast today featured a few persimmons from a nearby organic farm that Rod gave me. Yay for the tomato kind!
Chopped and mixed with plain yogurt, banana, strawberries, pineappple, Quaker Squares, granola.
Hopefully the next time we’re here it’s 90 degrees and we can jump right in!
Brittany (A Healthy Slice of Life) says
That marsh is just gorgeous!
And your breakfast looks summery and makes me miss summer 🙂 but YUM!
Estela @ Weekly Bite says
Love those beach pics! Safe travels home 🙂
chelsey @ clean eating chelsey says
90 degree weather… you’re teasing me!
Jessica @ How Sweet It Is says
Love that last beautiful shot.
Suki says
That last photo is absolutely gorgeous! So shiny!
Stacy @ Every Little Thing says
Tomatoes are so good for you and I just can’t get into them! Ugh, so frustrating. I can deal with them pureed and in sauces, but whole or chopped? Nothx.
All that fresh fruit looks good though! Have a good day!
Krystina says
Beautiful pictures!
Sarena (The Non-Dairy Queen) says
I am sorry it is time to go home. Have a safe trip.
Anna @ Newlywed, Newly Veg says
Carolina marshland is just SO pretty…it makes me miss the lowcountry! Have a safe trip home!!
sweeter salt says
I tried a persimmon and found it tasted really off. I’m not sure if I got a bad one? It made my mouth feel like sand paper and my throat got super dry. It was also super mushy. I feel like there must be better persimmons out there!
Laura
Ashley says
I had the same experience. Kath, how do you get around the drying effect that persimmons have in your mouth?? I had to throw mine away 🙁
Kath says
You guys had the ACORN shaped persimmon – which I had once and did NOT enjoy! Apparently they have to be super-duper ripe to be good.
https://www.katheats.com/the-eighth-dwarf-drippy/
I eat the TOMATO shaped ones – which are good when they are slightly soft to the touch. No cotton mouth!
faith @ gracefulfitness says
Travel safely and hurry home, we miss you!
Debbie B. says
I’m loving all the marsh pictures!! Sounds so relaxing and like a great get away 🙂
jassy says
is the water deep? 🙂
Angela @ Eat Spin Run Repeat says
That bowl looks so delicious! After all the Christmas celebrations, I’m craving nothing but fruits and veg right now. Have a great day Kath! 🙂
Laura @ Sprint 2 the Table says
I have yet to eat a persimmon this season. Those look fantastic!
Safe travels home. 🙂
Cathy B. @ Bright Bakes says
such pretty water! And the breakfast bowl looks fantastic…I need something along those lines to detox from sugar overload this past weekend at Moms!
safe travels!
cathy b. @ brightbakes
Lauren says
please excuse my bluntness and curiosity but… is Andrew single? 😉
Kath says
Unfortunately, no 😉
Felicia (a taste of health with balance) says
i LOVE persimmons! i also love quaker squares 🙂
Camille says
Much as it sucks to have vacation end, isn’t it so nice to be going home?
Have a safe drive!
Khushboo says
Sorry if this is random but wasn’t sure where else to post this. I know you love okra so next time you put them in the oven, cut them into really small pieces. They end up becoming super crispy and make a yummy soup topper- much like healthy croutons 🙂
Kath says
I have a similar recipe that I love 🙂
Allison K. says
I’ve never had a persimmon. But I do know a great camp song that has the word persimmon in it…
Kate (What Kate is Cooking) says
I bought a persimmon once and never ate it. I’m so curious!
Liz @ Tip Top Shape says
I love persimmons! Whenever I eat them, though, my roommates think I’m eating a tomato.
[email protected] says
Persimmonssssssssssssss! Love!
Jasmine @ Eat Move Write says
What a beautiful place. I love that you guys go there as a family. Great tradition. 🙂
Tracy says
Ah yes, good ole’ Fayette-Nam! My husband and I met at Ft. Bragg when we were both stationed there 🙂 His job always threatens the possibility of returning. I love the Carolinas but not Fayville so much!
Leanna @ Raptortoe.com says
I really don’t like the texture of persimmons. Kinda….slimey. Hard to describe.
Jenifer says
Can’t do dinner… booo. But I can recommend you some great places anywhere between Richmond and Charlottesville. Lol.. I’m a Goochland Girl.
Kath says
Please recommend!
Ashley says
Sticky Rice in Richmond is good. They have a variety and it’s a very unique place to eat.
Jessi @ Life-Tangent says
I’ve enjoyed the pictures of your trip!
Namaste Gurl says
Have a good drive home! 🙂
lynn (The Actors Diet) says
it all looks so beautiful! i am not sure i’ve ever been to that part of the country before?
Heather (Heather's Dish) says
WATER!!! i miss being around water so much sometimes…90 degrees and a dip in a lake sounds like heaven to me 🙂
Jenna says
it looks like you all had so much fun! what a great break! I miss the beach and wish i could have stayed longer this past week. have a good trip back home! hopefully, 95 won’t be too busy for ya all!
Jen says
Beautiful pictures! Have a safe drive home 🙂
Jen
Katherine: Unemployed says
My grandmom lived in Cali for a bit and now insists on buying persimmons all the time. They’re great and an uncommon treat for me!
Kat says
I’ve never had a persimmon but I really want to try one
Faith @ lovelyascharged says
Same! Kath, what do they taste like? Is there anything they’re close to?
Kath says
Like a hybrid of a peach and a mango
Averie (LoveVeggiesAndYoga) says
Safe travels back home and the persimmon with banana, strawberries, pineappple looks delish! 🙂
Here’s to 90F next time, too!
St. Pete says
Amazing photographs, as usual. Looks like a really good breakfast!
carlee says
THats gorgeous!
90 degrees! In January, that’s crazy!
Jil @ Big, City, Lil Kitchen says
Safe travels – and the fruit looks delicious.
Amy K. @ Healthy Peanut says
I had a persimmon once but it was not the tomatoey one. I was not a huge fan but maybe I need to try that kind! Safe travels!!
Heidi - apples under my bed says
Safe travels! Wouldn’t it be nice to swim there, it looks gorgeous!
Heidi xo
Christine (The Raw Project) says
Breakfast sounds wonderful, have a safe trip home!
Alison says
Hope your trip home is going well!!! Your fam will be in our thoughts / prayers tomorrow!
Kaitlin says
Those persimmons look delicious! Glad you’re having a great time 🙂
stacey-healthylife says
Have a safe drive.
Justeen @ Blissful Baking says
mmm i love persimmons! have i told you how much i love your breakfast pictures? they make me want to eat breakfast all day long!
Katy (The Singing Runner) says
Pretty! 🙂
I’ve never had a persimmon , but I am dying to try one!
J3nn (Jenn's Menu and Lifestyle Blog) says
Pretty pictures! Glad you got some rest and relaxation. 🙂
[email protected] says
What a great view! I wish my winter looked like this!
Sarah (Running to Slow Things Down) says
Despite the chilly weather, your posts (and meals!) have been so summery and bright lately. I love it! 😀
Hannah says
Are those fuyu persimmons, the hard kind? I love those but can’t stomach the squishy hachiya kind… 😛