I’ve been a ball of nervous energy all morning – no news on Karen yet.
But we did take out the tree!
These guys are much happier now that they don’t have to be angels!
I burned off some more energy on a conference call and then I biked to the gym and back while Matt babysat the phone.
I returned, no news, showered and we sat down to a great lunch.
Smoked Salmon + Cuc Pitas with side salads and fruit
The WW pita was stuffed with wild Alaskan salmon (a post-holiday treat to make healthy eating extra fun!) plus cucumber, capers, dijon mustard, jalapenos. All was baked for 5 minutes to warm it up
Side salads were made of spinach drizzed in olive oil and cherry vinegar plus espresso salted nuts, rosemary salt and goat cheese (another treat!)
Citrus for me, apple with PB for him
Served in a ginko mug!
More Match!
All these wonderful colors are part of a new line in OpenSky – KERFy colored and perfect for blogging : ) I’ve been requesting more unique dishware products and was very excited to find these –
The set of four ginko mugs is $32
Also the similar floral mugs from today’s breakfast
And the fun TAG plates – a set of 6 in every color. These just went through a 30% off flash sale via my OpenSky newsletter this week – hope all of you who bought them are pleased!!
Check out my Green Smoothie recipe in Volleyball Magazine!!
We’re getting the crockpot going with this recipe in anticipation of being at the hospital this evening and needed someone thing to cook for us!
Adios!
Beth @ Beth's Journey to Thin says
I’m keeping your MIL in my thoughts and prayers. I hope you get some good news soon!
Samantha Angela @ Bikini Birthday says
Cute pictures of you and Matt. Did you set up a tripod for those?
Stacy @ Every Little Thing says
What beautiful colors! Love everything 🙂
Averie (LoveVeggiesAndYoga) says
The dishes and deals$ are awesome…thanks for sharing these, Kath!
Enjoy your new crockpot, too…I just got one about 3 mos ago and it’s been fun to play with.
Fingers crossed for Karen’s speedy recovery!
🙂
Sarena (The Non-Dairy Queen) says
I thought you would have news…I am on pins and needles here. Hopefully you will hear soon!
Valerie @ City|Life|Eats says
All best to Karen. I hope you hear soon.
And what a nice lunch 🙂
andrea says
The smoothie sounds great..what can I use instead of milk and are rolled oats the same as quaker old fashioned oats?
Jackie says
Andrea, when I make mine I use almond milk…I’m not a huge milk fan 😛
Kath says
Yeah, use any kind of milk alternative you like and any kind of oats!
Marci says
All the best for a speedy recovery! Do y’all really sit on the same side of the table? Looks like a lovely and colorful lunch.
Allison K. says
aww. I love sitting next to my husband. I know that some people find it strange, but we always do!
Anna @ Newlywed, Newly Veg says
Cute pics! Lunch looks so professional!
chelsey @ clean eating chelsey says
I hope everything went well with Karen. I had plans of starting to take down my Christmas decorations, but a fever is getting in my way.
Felicia (a taste of health with balance) says
love the photos. and this is full of my favorite loves at the moment: goat cheese, citrus, and smoked salmon!
Kate (What Kate is Cooking) says
I love the color of your walls!
Tiffany @ Conor & Bella says
Those colored mugs are really cute!
Jil @ Big, City, Lil Kitchen says
The ginko mugs are so good! You all are in my thoughts – best to Karen for a speedy recovery. Oh, and the time lapse pics of you and Matt are too cute.
[email protected] says
I love the candid set of eating pictures!! Super cute! Fingers crossed for Karen.
Kelly says
I immediately regretted my decision to not buy smoked salmon at the g-store after reading this. Major craving now. 🙂
Sarah says
Kath,
I am so glad that I have discovered your blog! I love all the recipes and LOVE your tribute to Oatmeal! I made the whipped banana and it was yummy! I can’t wait to make Almond Butter!
Thanks for blogging!
Kath says
Welcome!!
Ashley says
The best way to get through the day is by staying busy…hope you have good news soon!
carlee says
Those pics of you two are sooooo cute! 🙂
lunch looks fabulous! I always look forward to seeing your pictures every day!:)
Camille says
I had a pita sandwich for lunch too 🙂 Tasty, huh!?
Ally (Girl V Food) says
Keeping Karen in my thoughts!
And sidebar: That shot of you and Matt side by side is adorable!
Sarah @ The Strength of Faith says
Still praying for you guys! I know the waiting is so hard.
I’m really curious to see how your blogging changes once your Great Harvest opens. I anticipate a lot of meals to go?
Kath says
Maybe at first I will spend a lot more time there, but my ultimate goal is to continue my work as a blogger and writer while working part time doing the marketing / PR / website for the business. My hours are better paid off at the computer, if you know what I mean. So I will make every effort to keep KERF going as it is – with perhaps a bit more stress and pre-planned meals in the mix.
Sarah @ The Strength of Faith says
I understand completely – and I am selfishly really glad KERF will stick around like it is now. You are really good at what you do!
Kath says
🙂
Fi says
Haven’t had salmon in a sandwich for ages! Smoked salmon on brown soda bread is a big Christmas thing in our house though. I love the smoothies recipe too. I can’t imagine my house without my Christmas decor now! It’s going to look so boring! X
Mom says
I’m so glad the Bears are out of the tree. It didn’t seem like a very productive way for them to spend the holidays.
Jill says
The pics/smoothie look great for the mag, but will it improve my volley? 🙂
Kelly says
Random question – do you happen to have a grandmother who lives at the Elks Home in VA? I just returned from visiting my grandmother who lives there and was chatting with another resident who mentioned that her daughter was a dietitian in Charlottesville. I wanted to ask if her granddaughter had a blog, but wasn’t sure if they would known what a blog was 🙂
Kath says
Haha, no, that’s not my grandmother unfortunately!
Natalie @ Will Jog for Food says
Green Smoothie Recipe looks great!
You guys are such an adorable couple 🙂
Sana says
I hope you guys hear good news soon!
Kaitlyn (College Girl Runs) says
Your house is soo cute!!!
alana (at) the food says
that pic of you and matt staring at each other is so sweet 🙂
Justeen @ Blissful Baking says
aww those are the cutest pictures!! your lunch looks so yumm!
Anna @ ciaotochow says
Adorable living room!! 🙂 Keeping your mother-in-law in my prayers!
Namaste Gurl says
What fun colored new plates– I gots to get myself to Crate and Barrel and find me some new and improved ones 🙂
Amanda (Eating Up) says
Cranberry chicken? I may need a Crock Pot just so I can make that!
Cathy B. @ Bright Bakes says
wow, your lunch table was gorgeous!
love,
cathy b. @ brightbakes
lynn (The Actors Diet) says
hope you hear soon! the pix of you two at the table are adorable
Krystina says
I hope you get news soon. <3
Sarah (Running to Slow Things Down) says
Aw, I love the new dishes! They’re so bright and cheerful. 😀
kell says
love the side by side seating arrangement, so cute!!
Lisa says
I love the photos of you two! My thoughts are with you guys. Fingers crossed that you get (good) news soon!
Betty says
It’s terrific that you will be able to cook for her! You may already know this, but some pain killers can be VERY constipating, so keep that in mind for your menu planning. Another thing you can do is rearrange some of her things so that they are easier for her to get to herself. It’s nice to have help, but nicer to be able to do things for yourself. Ask her what her coziest comfy clothes are and put them in a drawer that is easy to reach. My fingers are crossed that the news will be good and Karen will have a quick recovery.
Kaitlin says
Sending good wishes for Karen!! Hopefully things go smoothly for her.
Love your collage of you and Matt at the table– very cute!
notyet100 says
wish ya happy new yr 2011
Lauren says
I love your montage of lunch photos. Haha you guys are too cute. That is just how I imagine your lunches would be. 🙂
Heather (Heather's Dish) says
i hope you guys have some relieving news tonight! at least you have eachother 🙂
sarahMTSBB says
waiting is so excruciating! been there…too many times. thinking of you all and hoping for the best possible news!
Liz @ Tip Top Shape says
omg-those lunch pictures were so cute!! You two are adorable 😀
Emily says
These house and lunch looks great. I am definitely ready to be done with the Christmas decorations, too. we have the little candles in our window and it always drives me crazy that they keep the shade from being completely shut when I go to sleep at night. Hope all is well with Karen, sending love your way!
Lauren @ Fun, Fit and Fabulous! says
Those dishes are too cute! I’ll keep Karen in my thoughts and prayers and I hope you get good news soon!
[email protected] says
Cute pictures and colors! Your lunch looks amazing. I don’t know if I’d be able to finish it all!
Amy says
Any news on Karen yet? Thinking of you!
Hannah says
Ohhhh, such cute photos of you two lunching together! 🙂
lani says
Best wishes for Karen’s speedy recovery. I hope it all goes as well as possible.
Meagan says
Exciting!!
Sara says
I’m sending lots of good thoughts and prayers your way. I hope all went well today.
Katy (The Singing Runner) says
I love the photos of you eating lunch! 🙂 Super cute!!!
Sending my best to Karen!
kristin says
Sending lots of good thoughts and prayers your way tonight.
I am glad to hear KERF will live on after GH, yay!
J3nn (Jenn's Menu and Lifestyle Blog) says
Your stuffed pitas look delish!
Mads says
I love the photography experimentation in this post. The eating series is too cute!
Stephanie @ The Travelling Tastebuds says
I’ve said this in a previous post… but I just love your house!!! Makes me smile every time I see it… it looks so… happy 🙂
stacey-healthylife says
Your house is always so cute. Love the new dishes perfect for when spring comes back.
ashley nicole says
Kath!
your photography is so wonderful. i LOVE the pics of you and Matt at lunch…y’all are the cutest!
ashley
rebecca lustig says
i LOVE the series of lunch pics! you two are just adorable.
wishing you a happy healthy and safe new years eve!