Lucky me, I got off work a little early today!!! I actually had a pretty emotional morning working in a clinic. It was sad to see some of the patients.
I got home about when Matt did and took a 15 minute floor nap! I actually didn’t fall asleep, but it was nice to rest on the floor. He slept for 45 minutes having been up since 4AM!
After some email catching up, I made us lunch.
Tempeh + Jam for me!
I sliced opened some 3-Grain Tempeh (Lightlife brand) and put it betwixed some GH bread. Matt’s was cheese, jalapenos, mustard and arugula and mine was Crofter’s and grilled.
Grilled to perfection with a little real butter
On the side I had fruits + vegetables drizzled in an almond butter sauce!
I made the sauce with 1 heaping tbsp of Barney Butter and 1 scant tbsp of milk. I heated both in the microwave for 15 seconds and then stirred with a small spoon. Then I added a tiny bit more milk and it turned into a sauce. Crunchy sauce!
Pepper, carrot, celery + broc
And most of a pear (shared the rest with Matt)
Thrilled to have a spring afternoon ready and waiting, we’re going on a biking adventure now!!
Meg says
I LOVE almond butter on veggies – it’s great on chicken too! Oh and turkey…okay, prettymuch everything 😉
Enjoy your bike ride and the weather!
Freya @ Brit Chick Runs says
I’m sorry you had a sad morning :s
That tempeh sandwich with the almond butter sauce…wow, that’s two of my favourite things right there 😀
I love that Matt slept on the floor – doesn’t he get neck ache or anything!? He must be SO tired!!
Have a lovely afternoon 🙂
jennifer @ take the day off says
I just got off of work early today too and I couldn’t be more excited to go out and enjoy the beautiful weather. I went a different way home today and passed by Atlanta’s only Great Harvest! I have never been but was thrilled to find it because I know you are a big fan (slight understatement). I had two tasty samples and bought two big loaves that smell delicious! Thought of Kath.
Thanks!
Johanna B @ Gluten-Free Kansas says
Yay to getting off early and going bike riding. My boss is out of town today and that’s kind of freeing too. It’s funny – I actually get more work done when she’s not here.
Beth @ Beth's Journey to Thin says
Ohh great idea on the almond butter sauce… i bet that would go really well with noodles and veggies instead of a peanut sauce.. and so simple!
Lisa says
I never would have thought to combine almond butter with veggies. Interesting…
Chloe (Naturally Frugal) says
Haha, a floor nap is sometimes the best kind of nap. Love the grilled sandwich, I need to make one of those soon. They’d be perfect for a quick breakfast!
Kelly says
Kath,
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Marissa says
That nutty sauce sounds tasty! Naps on the floor? Awesome!!
Jessica @ How Sweet says
Have a great afternoone! Sounds like it is jsut as beautiful there as it is here. 🙂
Eve (Nutrition by Eve) says
The floor nap looks so nice! I really really miss lying on my belly while pregnant. But I guess it’s all worth it 🙂
Mary @ What's Cookin' with Mary says
Every time you post a pic of Matt sleeping on the floor it makes me laugh 🙂 Not sure why I think it’s so funny, but it is!
Happy Fri Kath,
Mary
Coco @ Opera Girl Cooks says
Uhh wow, you lost me at tempeh and jam TOGETHER! I cannot even imagine how that works! Was it good? Would you do it again?
Veggielady4life says
I love a quick nut butter sauce. Sometimes… I add a dash (not too much!) of soy sauce to the mix to give it an extra kick!
shannon (the daily balance) says
nothing beats real butter.
nothing
Diana says
Yummy looking lunch 🙂 And floor naps! They’re awesome during the summer :p
Kacy says
That sauce sounds awesome! I love that it’s crunchy.
Sarena (The Non-Dairy Queen) says
Oh, what a nice afternoon! Sorry about the morning. I know that line of work can be so hard. My sister is a Physicians Assistant for a surgeon and she has to deal with some pretty bad stuff sometimes. Nutbutter sauce is the best on just about anything! Love it on pancakes!!! Enjoy your afternoon.
Lauren @ eater not a runner says
Real butter is a must. Delicious!
lynn (The Actors Diet) says
love your floor naps.
Cynthia (It All Changes) says
I miss naps on the floor. My back can’t take them anymore. I used to take one a day 🙂
Heather (Heather's Dish) says
love naps 🙂 i’m sorry your morning was emotional – but I’m glad you got to spend some time with your hubby afterwards 🙂
Megan @ The Oatmeal Diaries says
You have officially inspired me to try tempeh! Looks delish.
Kristin (Cook, Bake and Nibble) says
Tempeh & Jam sounds like an amazing combo!
xo
K
Sarah-Mae @ Eat, Run, Knit says
Use the beautiful afternoon to shake off the tensions of the morning. I am so jealous you got off early!!!
Camille says
The sandwich looks delicious as always!
Janet (Pantry Bites) says
Hmmm…never thought about using tempeh in a sweet sandwich. It sounds really good though, so must try it.
Erin (thehealthyapron.com) says
Maybe it’s best not to mention that you got off work early, especially since I am just ITCHING to get out of here!! lol Thanks for making me super jealous Kath!
Erin (Travel, Eat, Repeat) says
It’s such a lovely afternoon to be outside in the sun. We’re supposed to have rain all weekend so I’m soaking up this sun while I can.
Sarah (OC2Seattle) says
Still at work, so super jealous! Hope you have a great biking adventure!
Lauren says
Umm that looks delicious!
jen trinque says
Yum. That is the same kind of tempeh I buy and I definitely am loving it more and more. Haven’t used it on a sandwich yet, though.
Michelle @ Give Me the Almond Butter says
Looks like some beautiful weather you are having there 🙂 Enjoy your bike ride!
hungryforbalance.wordpress.com says
Why is it that men can always nap with such ease?! A skill I wish I had 😉 Keep your chin up w/ work- I’m sure the same patients that make you sad are the ones that need you the most!
runnerforever says
Yay for getting off early on a Friday! Enjoy the rest of your day and don’t let what you saw at work get you down.
Jil @ Peace, Love & Munchies says
Gotta love naps! haha
Anna @ Newlywed, Newly Veg says
LOL…I can never get over how funny it is to see your guy sleeping on the floor 🙂
Teri [a foodie stays fit] says
I never would have thought to try tempeh with something sweet like jam. I’ll have to give it a try! Great idea!
And why can’t there be a Great Harvest in Winston Salem??
BroccoliHut says
I’ve recently discovered the joys of tempeh, but I have yet to try it with jam! I’ll put it on the menu this weekend…
Simply Life says
Have a great time outdoors!
Cait (Cait's Plate) says
Mmmmm. That seriously looks like the perfect lunch. A little nut butter can make everything go a long way 🙂
Hope you have a fabulous Friday!!
Kim says
What does Tempeh taste like??? I see it all the time, but have been a little scared to try it. 🙂
Kath says
Hard to say. Kind of like brown rice? Try it! It’s cheap.
Heather @ Health, Happiness, and Hope says
Glad to hear you had an early Friday! And what a fabulous platter for lunch!
emmy says
I’m only writing this because i love your blog, which I read every day, and your recipes….and obviously, even though I don’t know you, you seem like an awesome, fun person.
I’m sorry that you had a sad morning in clinic, but I would still be careful about writing posts like that on the blog. I work in healthcare, and I have seen people get punished for mentioning things (particularly on the internet) as seemingly innocuous and general as what you wrote. HIPAA is definitely alive and well.
Again, I mention this only because I care, but not to be annoying….take it or leave it.
Have a super weekend 🙂
Stacey@http://stacey-healthylife.blogspot.com/ says
I’m glad that even for lunch you are able to fit in some pb and jam. Yummy, have a good bike ride and relax and enjoy the weekend.
Ashley says
What a yummmmy lunch!! We had a random blizzard today…lol..enjoy the nice weather!
Bec says
Your sandwich looks super good, hope you have a fun bike ride 🙂
steff from www.steffsays.com says
haha this has nothing to do with your food (which is lovely as always) but those chairs are absolutely amazing! i’m IN LOVE with them!!
Kath says
Thanks!! Karen had them made like 10 years ago 🙂
Hannah says
I love the simplicity of your nut butter sauces… I have all these recipes for satay sauces with peanut butter, soy, ginger, chilli, lime, etc… and I know they’re good but I rarely get around to it. Your idea is much better 😀