More couch potatoing! But this time we were anything but lazy! Matt and I worked on bakery stuff all morning. [You wouldn’t believe how much there is to do! From little things like ordering baskets and tissue paper to take to businesses with bread inside to choosing a contractor!]
Working from home means looking at the clock at 12:30 and realizing if you don’t get out of your pajamas and into your running clothes and SCOOT you’re going to move right into lunch!
I managed to get out the door with a date in my mouth [always the best running fuel!] and went on a pretty fabulous run. I think not having to hold up a conversation helped keep up my speed. I often have great runs when I’m by myself! I covered 4.6 miles and kept my hilly pace under 9:00 minute miles.
Lunch was assembled quickly after a shower while we dialed into our Monday afternoon conference call with GH. What would we do without their advice!?
Leftover pizza heated under the broiler
A wintertime naval orange
Nice combo!
And a pile of green.
My usual salad that I never get sick of:
- Spinach
- Carrot
- Celery
- Pepper
- Honey
- Olive oil
- Lavender salt
- Dates
Now if I don’t scoot to the grocery store, we’re not going to have anything to put in the oven for dinner!
Annette says
I agree on the running thing- I’d much rather run alone! Have a fun call 🙂
Anna @ Newlywed, Newly Veg says
Ha, yep– I LOVE working from home (which I do three days a week), but I DEFINITELY have mornings where I look up and suddenly it’s noon and I’m still in my pj’s!!
Freya (Brit Chick Runs) says
The slicing of that orange makes me very very happy 🙂
Mom says
Me too! Love how you sliced the orange.
Allison @ Happy Tales says
I agree! That’s new to me, I’m going to try it 🙂
Estela @ Weekly Bite says
We always heat our pizza under the broiler. Its the best way to reheat it 🙂
Kris says
I used to too. Then I read the best way is in a skillet with a cover. The bottom gets recrisped, and with the pan covered, the cheese remelts. Super easy and quick!
Baking 'n' Books says
Really? Sounds like a great idea…somehow I never seem to have leftovers though…hmmm…:)
[email protected] says
That looks like the salad I ate for lunch today! I don’t think I’ll ever get sick of it either…Fresh spinach is so tasty.
Katelyn @ Chef Katelyn says
Your orange plate looks like a smiley face! I am jeal, now I think I will have to make pizza for dinner tonight!
Slash I need some sunshine ova here, it is WAY too cold to run outside, but today is was a sweltering 37 degrees..a big deal in my neck of the woods:)
Stacy @ Every Little Thing says
haha love how you sliced the orange. i’m going to do that with my grapefruit tomorrow! so much easier to eat then having juice flying everywhere, esp since i eat them at work 🙂
Beth @ Beth's Journey to Thin says
Ohh I haven’t had a date in ages. I’m going to have to pick some up next time I’m at the store!
Chocolate-Covered Katie says
Hi Kath!
I sent you an email a few days ago, but it came back to me as undeliverable. Before I re-send and accidentally clutter up some random person’s inbox, I thought I should check to see if I have the right address: katheats AT gmail DOT com?
P.S. Your photos are always so gorgeous! 🙂
KathEats says
OH no! That is indeed the correct email address!
Chocolate-Covered Katie says
Thanks bunches, Kath! 🙂
Melissa @ HerGreenlife says
If I looked up at the clock and saw it was 12:30, I’d go straight for lunch, unless there was someone who would prepare my lunch while I was exercising 🙂 Are you able to get local spinach for your salads in the winter? We have a farmer here with hoop houses, and local spinach in the middle of winter is the best thing ever — spinach never tasted so good!
KathEats says
I don’t believe it is local – but it still tastes good!
Angela @ Eat Spin Run Repeat says
I wish I could work from home some days! Your lunch looks delicious, and awesome job on the presentation – you make even the simplest things look so good!
Kandi says
The salad looks delish. I’m curious about the “lavendar salt.” Where do you get that?
~Kandi
KathEats says
The San Francisco Farmer’s market! $6
Kristina says
I was curious about that too – too bad I don’t live in SF! But there’s a place in MN that sells all sorts of flavored salts and sugars, they might carry it…
Averie (LoveVeggiesAndYoga) says
Hope you have a productive trip at the groc store! And i love the orange slices…so cute 🙂
Holly @ Couch Potato Athlete says
I’m sure there a gazillion things you and Matt have to do for the bakery — I don’t doubt that for one second!
I immediately though “boobs” when I saw the oranges. Sorry! haha!
KathEats says
Me too 🙂
Holly @ Couch Potato Athlete says
HAHA!!!
Emily @ One Sweet Vegan says
You have a lot more discipline than I do. If I’d noticed the 12:30 time, I’d have headed straight into the kitchen! 🙂
Kate (What Kate is Cooking) says
That’s a good way to reheat pizza if you hasve leftovers. Unfortunately, I never do 🙂
Amanda-The Nutritionist Reviews says
I love the way that you sliced your orange! It’s cute!
[email protected] says
That noon-PJs thing happens to me all. the. time! 🙂
Michelle (The Runner's Plate) says
That would be my ideal lunch: salad, pizza, and fruit!!
Dorry says
I had a very similar salad for lunch, but mine had avocado & chickpeas, too. Love red bell pepper and celery for crunch. Happy productive Monday!
Lisa (bakebikeblog) says
oooh I am so glad to hear that the business plans are coming along nicely!
Sarena (The Non-Dairy Queen) says
I hear ya! We do that so many times…sit here and start working and then realize it is 12 and we haven’t showered. Sounds like a productive day though! Have a great afternoon!
Amanda (tomboy that wears makeup) says
Mmm, you just inspired me to make a salad! Those oranges look great too….
Anne @ Baking Me says
Lavender Salt? I have never heard of it but sounds like it would be good, I will have to give it a try. Your lunch looks delicious 🙂
Jen says
Mmmmm oranges. Love them!
Hillary [Nutrition Nut on the Run] says
I had a juicy naval orange for lunch, too. What a fun way to slice it up!
Katie says
Those oranges look juicy and yummy! I have not had an orange in forever, I usually just buy apples ; )
Have a great rest of the day! xo
Anne @ butter and bear says
Your pizza looks delicious! The broiler really is the best way to warm up pizza, unfortunately, I am usually to hungry/lazy to take the time to do it.
[email protected] Sweet Life says
Love the way you sliced your oranges–so beautiful!!!
Emily @ Savory and Savage says
The cut up dates on the salad look delicious – hmmm, dates in a salad – I am going to have to try that one 🙂
Caitlyn (A Spoonful of Life) says
Dates do make the BEST running fuel…and snacks…or desserts! 🙂
Jen @ keepitsimplefoods.com says
I heat my pizza in the toaster oven- uses less energy than the broiler (but not as effective if you are heating a large quantity). I swear, I am addicted to our toaster oven, almost never use the microwave these days!
Felicia (a taste of health with balance) says
that lunch looks fabulous! i lovee dates 🙂
Namaste Gurl says
Where do you get your fabulous white salad bowls from? I need to find some like that…
KathEats says
Pottery Barn!
Natalia - a side of simple says
One of the best parts of having pizza for dinner is (hopefully!) leftovers the next day 🙂
J3nn (Jenn's Menu and Lifestyle Blog) says
I reheat my pizza from the bottom up in a frying pan to get the crust crispy. 🙂
lynn @ the actor's diet says
it’s funny how some salad combos never get old, huh?
Justeen @ Blissful Baking says
I tried your date trick the other day when I was feeling like I need some energy before my run – it worked great! It really is great fuel 🙂
Katy (The Singing Runner) says
I really need you to cook for me one day. 😉 Seriously!
Jil @ Big City, Lil Kitchen says
Love dates – and lunch looks delicious!
Jessica @ The Virtual Scrapbook says
I love couch days! I could use one right now!! But a lazy one, not a Kath productive type one 🙂
Heather @ Get Healthy With Heather says
Dates and raisins are 2 of my favorite out the door running bites. If I have just a bit more time to digest a banana is number one for me.
Great run!
Debbie says
Hi Kath,
Since you’re talking about spinach, I have a question! Do you know if wilting it takes away a significant amount of its nutritional value? I like to add it to hot pasta & rice, but am I losing a lot of nutrients in the process? It’s not like I’m sautéing it or anything…
Thanks!! (love, love, love your blog)
KathEats says
Debbie,
You shouldn’t be losing any significant nutrients with wilting so long as you’re not steeping it in water a la boiling. When you cook in water, some nutrients do leach out. But wilting should be fine!
Hannah says
Thank you for reminding me about lavendar salt! I’m determined to make it soon 🙂
Amy at TheSceneFromMe says
Scoot! You always come up with the best catch phrase lines for your blog post titles!
I love grocery shopping, I look forward to it! I love searching for new things and coming up with meal ideas as I walk around the store looking at all those ingredients!
[email protected] says
I wish I could mail you this amazing pizza around where I live! You’d melt… ^_~
Allie says
Lunch looks great! Love how you presented the orange 😀 very cool! Hope your day went well and scooted right along 😉
stacey-healthylife says
I can’t imagine all the things you must get together for your opening, but how exciting.
Mary @ Bites and Bliss says
It’s so great that GH is with you every step of the way. I can only imagine how much there is to do!!
Stacey (The Home-Cooked Vegan) says
It’s amazing how fast time flies when you are busy planning other things! Like your business 😉 *Shrieks in excitement* I’m so excited for you!
sounds like you had a nice run, and a 9 minute pace on hills?! That’s awesome 😀
Lauren @ MRS says
Another delish bowl of greens! 😀 We can really can’t get enough of veggies and a truly healthy meal. The olive oil is the only dressing you mixed?
KathEats says
And honey and salt
Chelsea @ One Healthy Munchkin says
I’m going to have to use your date as fuel idea! Usually if I run anytime after 11 am, I get hungry for lunch halfway through.