Mom and I had fun at the mall! I got a handful of summery dresses on super sale from Macy’s – lots of hippie styles. They have really cute stuff. I didn’t get this one and now I”m wishing I did!
My drive to Hillsborough was pretty painless – except for the pain-inducing tennis ball wedged between my shoulder blades!! This is the best treatment in the world for a tense back, and that yoga class yesterday left my back ripped open!
After shopping for a bit we had a late lunch at Panera. I love Panera but don’t get there too often. It’s definitely my favorite “fast food” place. They have the best bread in the world! I didn’t eat my Luna Cookie (the smoothie was AWESOME in both taste and satiety) so I was pretty hungry for lunch at 1:30!
I am so impressed with the new bowls and platters they upgraded –
I got the Fuji Apple Chicken Salad, dressing on the side. What a fabulous salad!! I ate every bite, and it’s kept me full all afternoon (although it took a while for fullness to set in)
And I had the intention of eating only half of my baguette but it was awesome and I ate it all. Love how chewy their breads are
We came home and set out on a walk downtown to pick up some cheeses and salads for tomorrow’s Mother’s Day Picnic!
We passed by Hillsborough Wine Company and noticed a tasting, so we stopped in on the way home –
We told the woman who was serving the wine to just pour a teeny splash (we were thirsty for water!) so it was probably only about 1-1.5 oz total –
Tonight we’re going to a graduation cookout for some family friends. LOVE cookouts!!
Jen says
Buying summer dresses is seriously such a big bonus about the summer season. Keeping cool and looking cute at the same time! 🙂
The apple/chicken salad looks delicious. I loveee the combo of apple/turkey or chicken/cheese. Yum!
Have a blast at the cookout!
Lydia says
go back for the dress. looks great! I love dresses!
Angie says
Woo hoo for the dresses….I love summer dresses, but I hate shopping! I need to find some summer dresses…Looks like you found some cute ones!
I agree- I love Panera- the salad you got is awesome.
Have fun tonight!
Meredith says
Your mom is so cute! I love the dresses.
Heather says
Sounds like a great time with your mom! Can’t wait to see the new outfits!
I LOVE Panera Bread. I actually just went there yesterday! I got the Mediterranean Veggie cafe sandwich on whole wheat and it was SO good! Such a healthy and delicious fast food option.
Have a wonderful evening!
Hallie says
Cute dresses! I’ve decided to wear dresses a lot more this summer…so pretty and fun 🙂
I can’t remember the last time I got Panera…but man it sure is good!
Leah @ simply Fabulous says
Aw looks like you’ve had such a nice day! Makes me miss my mom. I def love panera bread! I had a greek salad last time i was there!
Sarah (lovINmytummy) says
What a fun day out with your mom…now where’s Oprah?!?! 😉
Jordan says
You should have gotten that dress! It looks AMAZING on you!
Adi (oatonomy.com - repaired!) says
I definitely need more summer dresses! Although summer sort of feels like it’s months and months away still…
That salad looks good, especially the chicken. Mmm.
Emily says
Wait… best bread in the world? What does Matt have to say about that??!! 😉 Just kidding! Were you able to snap any pics of Oprah? How was her speech??
Lisa says
Yay Panera! I went there about two months ago, I don’t think the upgrades have made it out to OH yet.
The dresses look great! Sorry about your achy back.
Sharon says
I love that summer dress, gorgeous!
K says
Panera did upgrade their dishware! Very nice!! Glad you and your mom had a great time shopping!
Stacey says
I have always wanted to try their Fuji salad! And you totally should have gotten that dress, its too cute!
Who would’ve thought that a tennis ball would cure tense shoulders? Good to know!
Have fun at the cookout!
Lori says
I love the Fuji Apple salad as well! Only I usually get it with a whole grain baguette or apple on the side. Our Panera let’s you choose the side.
Ours doesn’t have those nice plates, though! Still the big black trays.
You should go back and buy that dress, it’s very cute!
meg says
There is nothing better than shopping with mom! Panera is always so good!
Janet says
That dress is super cute! And I love the Panera tomato-basil bread. Mmm!
Have fun with your Mom!
ri'chele says
We also had a Panera lunch. Yum still energized from the deliciousness. Yeah Mom – Daughter time! Have fun! You look so cute in the dress. Leaver’s remorse?
Megan (The Runner's Kitchen) says
I love wearing dresses when the weather is warm! And panera is definitely my favorite healthy/fast food option. I like to get the black bean soup, 1/2 greek salad, and whole grain baguette. Yum!
Mara @ What's For Dinner? says
I’m a huge panera fan too… and thats my favorite salad there!!
Christina says
Mm I love Panera – their Mediterranean Veggie sandwich on tomato basil bread is probably my favorite sandwich ever!
Chris says
Kath, I think you’re going to have to go back and get that dress. Enjoy Mother’s Day with your Mom!
ChrissyD says
That dress is so very cute! I think you’re definitely going to need to get it!
Michelle Hisae says
Coolio, I didn’t even know Panera had salads like that. I always thought it was similar to Au Bon Pain – they try to be healthy but they kinda fail. But now it’s looking up for Panera!
Elizabeth says
🙂 What an awesome “mom & me” day! It’s been *too* long since I had a day alone with my mother. (and PS – that dress is fab – you should go back & buy it!)
Glad to hear the smoothie held you over well…. I’m making one for my breakfast tomorrow.
Jenn (eating bender) says
That dress looks amazing! I can’t wait to see the others you picked up in future pictures 🙂 I love shopping with my mom now. It reminds me of the good old days when we’d go “Back to School” shopping.
The Fuji Apple Chicken salad is one of my favorites from Panera. I was also very impressed by their bowl/plate upgrades! They are one of my favorites, too. However, when you come to Chicago you are going to have to try Cosi. I promise you that their “Etruscan whole grain” flat bread will give Panera a run for its money. But really, you can’t go wrong with any doughy bread, right?
Have a great night!
jennifer says
Seriously, go back for the dress! I’ve done that before and never regretted the decision.
Debbie says
The salad looks as good as the ones you make. I love the food at Panera too and wish they had one where we live.
I love the bowls shown in your pictures. The Panera closest to us didn’t have the bowls the last time I got a salad.
Bev says
That dress is so cute . Do you remember who is the designer ? I’m going to a summer wedding outside . I love the paisley print . You and your mom enjoy your time together.
Meredith (Pursuing Balance) says
That dress is super cute!!! And you’re right: Panera does have great bread!
janetha says
yeah go back for that dress, it is ultra cute! sounds like a fun, leisurely day!
Victoria says
Cute dresses. I haven’t been to Panera in so long. Those are cute new serving bowls. ENjoy the time with your mom!
Chelsey says
Fun day! I work at Panera, the Fuji salads are currently my favorite salad! I can’t stop eating them haha (I actually have to eat Panera usually 3 times a week, so it only feeds into the addiction…). The porcelain plates and bowls are nice, but as you can imagine, we break so many of them. When you dropped the old plastic trays, you could just pick em up again and wash them. When you drop the porcelain plates they break in half haha.
Kath says
Thanks for the dress comments – I might have to go see if the Charlotte Macy’s has it. !!
Re. Oprah,
That’s tomorrow!
Bev ,
I don’t, but there were tons of similar dresses there,so you could probably find the style pretty easily.
K
Erin says
Yep, you shoulda bought that dress cuz it’s supa fab. Can you go back and get it? I used to live in Greensboro so Hillsborough wasn’t such a hike, but I guess it kinda is from C’town, eh?
I adore that Panera salad. It’s the only thing I ever eat there. It’s even better with the dressing on the side, and just a drizzle over the top.
Caroline says
You’re making me crave Panera like crazy now! I love their fresh salads and fantastic breads, of course!
RK says
Oh, I haven’t had Panera in forever and I love eating there. I will have to go SOON. The plate/bowl upgrades are a definite improvement!
That dress looks beautiful on you.
Shannon (The Daily BalanceO says
lovin those long dresses- you should have gotten it!
MelanieF says
You should’ve got that long dress, it looks so beautiful on you 🙂