Listen to this song. I DO NOT do things like this, but I swear I got out of my chair just to dance around the room to it this morning! (NOTE: Skip to :52 where the song starts ) I feel like I have shied away from country music and the South in recent years, especially since moving to a “big city”, but by gosh I used to go to bonfires in the country in hay fields just like the one in the video all the time when I was in high school!!
PS. The lead singer looks just like my bachelor neighbor, who LOVES beer on Friday nights 😉
I definitely think my mood is better today. Who knows if it was the vitamin, the song or a psychological effect. I went to the gym mid-morning and had a great workout. I didn’t bike there today because there was a chance of rain, but I sure feel guilty for driving! I arrived just 15 minutes early for a cycle class and decided to go (luckily I had thought to pack my shoes). I warmed up on the ET while I waited for class to start, sweat buckets in the 45-minute class, and then ended with some of Kelly’s moves. She sure is smooth! I was able to do the lunges and the pushup/pikes but I was sure more awkward than Kelly!
Winter Salad
I got home and put some veggies in the oven while I showered. I am SO THANKFUL to be able to cook lunch at home a few days a week. This was a small acorn squash, 1/4 a large green pepper, a portabello mushroom and a carrot, all sprayed generously with cooking spray and sprinkled with salt, pepper and garam masala and baked for 30 minutes at 400*. I ate about 75% with lunch and have a few leftovers.
I topped a bed of baby spinach (which was drizzled in EVOO and salt) with about half a cup of leftover Red Lentil Dal and Near East Pilaf long with the veggies and a sprinkle of pecans.
And had a plate of oranges with it –
And I had a few beans for dessert –
Rock on!!!
zestycook says
January 27, 2009 at 1:57 pmKath, that salad is killer! WOW. It looks amazing with the roasted veggies…. I will listen to the tune later today 🙂
zesty
Moran says
January 27, 2009 at 1:58 pmSuch a colorful lunch for winter!!!
Enjoy the rest of the day!!
fitforfree says
January 27, 2009 at 2:00 pmDoes acorn squash roast all the way through in 30 min. when you chop it up into little pcs.? I’ll have to try that to shave off some cooking time! looks wonderful!
Meg says
January 27, 2009 at 2:01 pmKath — I think it’s fantastic that you make a meal, and SIT DOWN and eat it, civilized-style. I find I usually eat standing in the kitchen, or sitting at my desk while working, or in the car…which becomes a problem. I need to do the above (pictures) more often.
brandi says
January 27, 2009 at 2:01 pmYum!
That’s one thing I miss about not being in school anymore – I never get to make a lunch at home during the week!
We live 30 minutes from work, so there’s no time to go home at lunch – that’s one of my goals one day. Live close enough to work to go home for lunch 🙂
Salad looks great!
Shelby says
January 27, 2009 at 2:01 pmI LOVE your winter salad, I need to roast up some veggies for one of those!
ashley (sweet & natural) says
January 27, 2009 at 2:02 pmYummmm roasted veggies. My fav!
Lara says
January 27, 2009 at 2:06 pmCountry music fan here!! Woo Woo! Never heard of this band though–I’ll have to check ’em out. Thanks, Kath!
Marlow says
January 27, 2009 at 2:07 pmWow! Yum! I love Roasted Veggies!
megan says
January 27, 2009 at 2:10 pmI wish I could make lunch at home too 🙂 I ended up having ramen noodles for lunch – I’m almost ashamed to admit it in front of so many health conscious bloggers…but it’s true…and i loved it.
gina (fitnessista) says
January 27, 2009 at 2:11 pmthe roasted look so delicious!
i’m at work right now, but totally going to listen to the song when i get home 😀
happy tuesday!
lauren says
January 27, 2009 at 2:11 pmLOVE this song!!! great salad!!
Lindsay says
January 27, 2009 at 2:14 pmI love this song. The country radio stations here play it every other minute.
You should listen to toby Keith “God Love Her”
soo good!!
Melissa (fitnessnyc) says
January 27, 2009 at 2:14 pmthe salad looks awesome! thanks for yet another great idea.
The song didn’t make me get out of my chair and dance, but that’s probably a good thing because I am at work!
Faye says
January 27, 2009 at 2:15 pmOoh, I did an elliptical warm up and a spin class as well! BTW- you’re the one who gave me the idea to try spin class! Good lookin’ lunch as well!
Mia says
January 27, 2009 at 2:16 pmGreat song! I too used to be a country girl with hog roasts and such. Then I moved to a bigger city, changed my ways and am now back into the country music. While I did not get up to dance, it did put a smile on my face 🙂
Gina says
January 27, 2009 at 2:18 pmLove the song! I usually make sure it’s the last one I listen to on the way to work so it wakes me up for the day 🙂
And that salad looks delicious!
Courtney (The Hungry Yogini) says
January 27, 2009 at 2:19 pmYum! I love garam masala..it’s almost sweet! So tasty.
I know what’s makin’ you happy…YOGA!
Mel says
January 27, 2009 at 2:25 pmThat salad is so good looking!
Heather says
January 27, 2009 at 2:25 pmThat song was GREAT!!! Thanks so much for putting that on and making my day that much better!
polly says
January 27, 2009 at 2:29 pmKath,
us country folks LOVE that song!! We sing it all the time… pretty much that is my kinda peeps. 😉
XOXO
JayhawkGirl says
January 27, 2009 at 2:30 pmI love that song. I honestly had never heard anyone call it “chicken fried” until this summer when we went to visit my boyfriend’s aunt and uncle in central Kansas (I’m from northeastern Kansas) and his uncle was raving about this “chicken fried”. I’ve always called it chicken fried steak and never shortened it, but this song always makes me think of that trip and smile. 🙂
Victoria says
January 27, 2009 at 2:31 pmHa. I used to love country music back in high school. Weird since I was living in Chicago.
Andrea [bella eats] says
January 27, 2009 at 2:35 pmYour salad looks so good! I can’t wait to watch Kelly’s video tonight, I am always looking for quick strength workouts to do at home! I need something quick because I lose interest way too fast…
And I can’t wait to listen to the song later either! My boss probably wouldn’t approve if I started blasting it out of my computer right now… 🙂
Oh She Glows says
January 27, 2009 at 2:35 pmWow mght I just say that the shot of your orange is amazing!!! I felt like I could almost taste it 😀 Great camera, eh?
I will listen to the song when I get home from work!
Heather McD (Heather Eats Almond Butter) says
January 27, 2009 at 2:35 pmYum – love roasted veggies. Glad you’re in a brighter mood today. I bet the vitamin did help. Enjoy the rest of your Tuesday Kath!
Betsy in Pgh says
January 27, 2009 at 2:36 pmYour citrus looks SO much better than what we get up here. Closer to the source, I guess!
Diana says
January 27, 2009 at 2:43 pmWow those Jelly Bellys are making me crave sweets! And the salad looks amazing! My lunch was a serious disappointment today! Oh well…there is always tomorrow!
Sarah says
January 27, 2009 at 2:58 pmLove countrey music! Always have, but I have a question for anyone from the South what exactly is chicken fried steak? I feel like I am having a very Jessica Simpson moment b/c I do not know if it’s chicken or steak! Lol.
The Duo Dishes says
January 27, 2009 at 3:01 pmThat song reminds us of pig pickins we used to see happening on our college campus! The roasted veggies are our fave. Delish.
Missy (Missy Maintains) says
January 27, 2009 at 3:09 pmI will listen to the song later since I am in a quiet office right now! I’ll take your leftover veggies 🙂
Meg says
January 27, 2009 at 3:11 pmYeah for bean desserts. Your salad looks delicious.
Nena says
January 27, 2009 at 3:12 pmI ordered some Barney Butter after reading your blog a few months ago. I am wondering why everyone uses it. Does it have more nutrients, lower in fat, calories? I love it, but I am just wondering why everyone chooses it over other butters.
I know you would be the perfect person to fill me in on all the great properties of Barney Butter.
Thanks
Maggie says
January 27, 2009 at 3:21 pmI lurrrrve lurve lurve country music. It all just makes me want to run around in my bare feet dancing like crazy. I’m not from the south but my dad drives a pickup and listens to country 🙂 (not a hick though – he’s a pension consultant; it’s like his secret side life or something.) So I grew up on it.
Steph says
January 27, 2009 at 3:30 pmhaha i love that song and country music- even though i am alone on that here in NYC & CT haha, can’t relate to any of it. salad looks great
theoddbod says
January 27, 2009 at 3:32 pmsweet beans 😉
Ashley says
January 27, 2009 at 3:33 pmKATH! this is my favorite song right now! it always puts me in such a good mood no matter what! thanks for liftin me up today 🙂
K says
January 27, 2009 at 3:36 pmLove the beany dessert!
Michelle in CA says
January 27, 2009 at 3:43 pmGreat song! I like my country music one in a while :-). Gorgeous salad – you have inspired me to roast some veggies in a pan like that – don’t do it often enough!
Katie says
January 27, 2009 at 3:44 pmLunch looks super yummy with all those veggies! Dessert looks mighty tasty, too. 😉
Oh, and you know I like my chicken fried. 🙂
Michelle says
January 27, 2009 at 3:46 pmAnother great lunch I need to try . I had your tuna salad today and tonight Im making your tortilla loaded with all that good stuff on top. Thank you for giving me inspiration to eat well! I feel so good. I love your jellybelly idea for a little sweet treat. I love those sugar free mini York peppermint patties. THere perfect for the sweet tooth and only 15 cal. for one.
Michelle says
January 27, 2009 at 3:47 pmOh had to add the tort. is for dinner along with our Kale chips! Will see what the kids think =)
neimanmarxist steph says
January 27, 2009 at 5:19 pmmy favorite part of this was the guy wearing overalls with no shirt underneath. classic.
Carrie says
January 27, 2009 at 5:32 pmLove the song!
emmetmd says
January 27, 2009 at 5:37 pmThat is one of my favorite songs! I have it on my ipod workout playlist and it always makes me smile! Thanks for sharing!
Lauren says
January 27, 2009 at 5:55 pmMy lunch today was also a salad with roasted veggies… such a great lunch this time of year!
seelee live (for the love of peanut butter) says
January 27, 2009 at 6:37 pmim with ZESTY-looks absolutely delish!!
Lori says
January 27, 2009 at 7:16 pmI love the bowl and the salad looks awesome!
When is the husband’s blog coming?? Would you be called “the wife” in his blog?
Kath says
January 27, 2009 at 8:07 pmfitforfree ,
I forgot to say that I nuked it for 2 minutes to soften it and then I did cut it into pieces.
Nena ,
I think we all just love the taste of Barney Butter. It’s roasted and very creamy smooth.
Lori ,
His blog will be up within the week – if he gets all of the rest of the posts done! I think I’ll be Kath, and actually, I think he’s going to turn into Matt when his blog debuts. It’s easier to type than the husband and since he’ll have his own online identity, seems like a good time to switch. But it’s so weird for me because I only call him Kanz in person!!
Kath
Hil says
January 27, 2009 at 8:56 pmThat salad looks amazing. It’s so great that you can cook lunches at home a few days a week. I miss hot lunches so much!
Bridget says
January 27, 2009 at 9:00 pmThat is definitely a good-mood song!!
Ashley H says
January 27, 2009 at 10:38 pmI love love love love that song! I totally love country and I have to listen to this song everyday and dance because it makes you feel so good! plus my boyfriend looks just like the main singer! lol 😀
Anne P says
January 28, 2009 at 7:17 amWhat a fun song! I’m not a huge country fan, but that was really cute, and I liked the video, too 🙂 I also love the sweet lyrics 🙂 Kind of refreshing after listening to dirty rap songs, haha.
Rosie says
January 28, 2009 at 10:27 amHi there I just found your blog through Di’s (http://theincredibleshrinkingfamily.blogspot.com/)… she mentioned how great you are. I will def be visiting again, great blog I’m glad I found it.
Jess says
January 28, 2009 at 11:55 amI love tossing leftovers onto salads.
jamie says
January 28, 2009 at 8:18 pm1. I totally went home an copied your roasted vegetable salad, it was fantastic! thanks for the inspiration.
2. I am applying for a DI in Georgia and that song made me want to head down south now! haha
keep up the good blogging!