Say farewell to Allie! Her summer at GH Cville has come to an end. We will miss her daily laugh (and daily oranges!)
Hannah will miss her most of all (PS. we didn’t plan the shirts!!)
Matt went home to chill this afternoon, and as part of our husband + wife contract, whoever isn’t at the bakery makes dinner. Most nights that is me, or we are both there, so it was a treat for me to close and come home to a Man Meal!
Not only did I walk in the door to a delicious meal – but my blog setting was all set up for me too – camera and all! So considerate of him : ) 
I picked up some chicken from the Organic Butcher the other day along with some Virginia potatoes and green beans. Along with the home-brewed beer, this meal was 100% local!
My half pint turned into a quarter pint when I tipped it 🙁
LOVE the rosemary olive oil chicken from the OB!
Beans cooked with some vinegar, garlic, salt and peppa
And fire-roasted taters [precious]
After dinner we walked to the UVA grounds for an A Capella Rotunda Sing!
We felt like we blended right in. Although I’m not sure Karen did (no offense Karen!)
We enjoyed hearing a wide variety of performances – I love music!
I get chills thinking about Thomas Jefferson founding this university so very long ago. I loved hearing the alma mater on the steps!
The real reason we went to the event was to see our employee Jenny and her group, the Virginia Belles!
Jenny actually had a SOLO, which made it extra exciting for us. And the song she sand – Lady Gaga’s “You and I,” which I absolutely loooooooooooove!
Sing it Jenny!! She was amazing, especially how they put “Virginia” in the song : )
Lastly, I really loved this crazy group of boys!!
Long walk home. Time for bed!
Alexa @ SimpleEats says
This looks like such a fun night! I love how they are all standing on the steps for the performance. I love acapella groups!
Molly @ RDexposed says
Gorgeous!!
PS, I’m glad Matt is still talking to you after spilling some of his homebrew! 😉
Sweet and Savvy says
I’ve always wanted to see an a Capella rotunda scene! I need to visit uva!
Kim @ Spoonful of Sass says
I love your appreciation for Jefferson! It’s so charlottesvillian of you!
KathEats says
🙂 When I first heard that Monticello had a naturalization ceremony on the 4th of July, I thought it was to become a CVILLE citizen!! I was running to sign up. Karen + Matt still make fun of me.
Mollie says
ha!!!!
love your blog! btw, turns out my bf went to davidson with you both AND is matt’s fraternity brother. small world!!
KathEats says
oh my gosh!! Can you share who!?
Liv @ The Salty n' Sweet says
I’m sure it’ll be sad when Allie is gone 🙁
But I love that you go to UVa events. The Virginia Gentlemen are my favorite, their voices are so amazing!
Meaghan O'Connor (My Spoonful of Inspiration) says
I was in an a capella group in high school! So much fun and such a great, creative outlet! 🙂
Shaya says
fire-roasted potatoes? please explain the making of these. sounds sooo yummy!
Kinley @ Better Off Barefoot says
A Capella groups are so impressive to me! Crazy skillz!
Ali @ Peaches and Football says
Wow that looks like the PERFECT place for a little concert! I love music too. I went and listened to the Mambo Kings a couple months ago and it made me realize how much I miss all the musicals I used to listen to as a kid… and still know every single word 🙂
Julie H. of Spinach and Sprinkles says
Everyone will miss Alli at the bakery, even if we never actually ‘saw’ her there… Tonight looks great, especially the singing! 🙂
Meredith says
That crazy group of boys is called “The Academical Village People” 😀 hehe
Kelsey @ My Search of Summer says
That’s a delicious looking meal Matt made for you! And an exciting night on the town :).
Kait @ One Love Run says
your hubby looks like such a good cook! i loved going to listen to our college’s accapella groups, they were always so good! and made me wish I could sing! and UVA is such a great campus, I toured it while my brother was looking at schools and took a nice run through it 🙂
Estela @ Weekly Bite says
What a great way to end the night!!
Kristen, Sweetly says
i am sure karen fit in just fine tonight. 😉 and dinner and a show: sounds like an awesome wednesday.
Allie (Live Laugh Eat) says
So sad I missed Jennaaaay!!!
BYE!!!!! See you in Durham…?
Kate (What Kate is Cooking) says
One of the main reasons I would love to live in Virginia is for all the history. Charlottesville sounds like such a fun city!
Averie @ Love Veggies and Yoga says
What a fun night and farewell to Allie. I’m sure it’s sad to see your employees move on, espi when they are fellow bloggers.
All the food looks great.. Matt is a good cook!
Glad you all had a great night out, too 🙂
Hannah says
My heart aches! I miss UVA!
Sana says
Karen totally fits in with the college kiddos 😉
Molly says
I just graduated from UVA in May and this makes me miss it so much! Rotunda Sing is one of the best traditions there. The Academical Village People are hilarious!
lynn @ the actor's diet says
i was the musical director of my a cappella group at wesleyan! we were called “onomatopoeia.” i miss all out cheesy songs!
Kristin says
Sad to see Allie go…..:(
Maria says
A Capella groups are a-mazing, especially while sitting outside on a warm summer evening! I want to go back to college 🙁
J3nn(Jenn's Menu and Lifestyle Blog) says
The live singing sounds so fantastic! Looks like a great time.
Funny, Dustin’s and my marital contract specifies that he never cooks. Ever. Whether I’m home or not, his kitchen privileges are minimal, lol. This was my stipulation, by the way. Haha
Namaste Gurl says
How sweet of your hubby to make such a yummy looking meal– glad you had a good evening! 🙂
Gina @ Running to the Kitchen says
A cappella groups are the best. I never missed a concert in college, it was one of my favorite performing groups. I’m so impressed by people who can do that. My voice is not even remotely good enough!
Khushboo says
I’m going to miss seeing some of my favorite bloggers working together!
Aine @ Something to Chew Over says
So sweet that Matt had your dinner all made and blog-ready! 🙂
Evyn says
I loved watching AVP perform while I was at UVA! glad to see they’re still crazy. 🙂
Brooke @ Tea and Tofu says
Hi Kath, just wanted to let you know how much I adore your blog. I almost feel healthier just by reading it! 🙂
KathEats says
Thanks!
sara @ real fun food says
I wish I would have gone to UVA. It seems like such an amazing school and I love everything about the history of the whole area. After I visited Monticello last year I knew I wanted to someday live in that area of Virginia. I love it when you post about UVA and the Cville area!
Jumanah (Healthy Living in the Middle East) says
Such a fun night! Dinner looks amazing! I have never tried vinegar with my green beans- sounds good!
Krissy @ Make It Naked says
SO FUN! AVP used to give such a great show.
Christina says
I loved AVP and Hullabahoos (the guys that wear the robes) when I went to UVA. Jealous!
Fran says
I love experiencing music live, and outside is even better!
Mom says
Go Jenny!
Mom says
And bye Allie. I’ll miss seeing you when we come to the bakery!
Lynda @ healthy hoboken girl says
What a beautiful summer evening! Love the man-meal!
Claire @ Live and Love to Eat says
You’ve got a good man! 🙂
Living, Learning, Eating says
Fun stuff!
Marissa @ Apples of My Eye says
This is one of the reasons I love reading your blog 🙂 – I’m actually from northern virginia so ALOT of my friends are at UVA so I love seeing and hearing about it! – it’s funny because I actually know a few people in those singing groups 🙂 hope you enjoyed the show!
Hillary says
Hearing you talk about UVA kind of makes me wish that I went there! Haha!
Laural @ Being Healthier says
looks like a fun night and so sweet of the husband to make a man meal for his lady!
Baking N Books says
Do you really have a contract “written”? 😉
Wow, Matt really knows how to grill – that chicken is charred perfectly. Fun night out! How come Karen didn’t ‘fit in’…age? Not that she’s old of course!!
Ash @ Good Taste Healthy Me says
This looks awesome. Acappela groups can be so awesome.
Lindsay @ Lindsay's List says
I used to love listening to our acapella groups at UNC! Such talent!
Cait's Plate says
Um, can I move to Cville and take Allie’s spot!?
Also – that was so sweet of Matt. My boyfriend did the same thing for me last night – it seems like such a little thing but is actually SUCH a huge help.
I’m so jealous you have UVA so close to you! It must be so fun to “go back to college” every once in a while 🙂
KathEats says
Sure!
Alaina says
I love a capella groups! Have you ever heard of Straight No Chaser? They are one of the best. 🙂
KathEats says
Yep!
Angie @ Musings of a Violet Monkey says
How lucky are you to come home to a home cooked meal! 🙂
My man’s idea of cooking dinner is getting Chipotle take-out. 🙁
Looks like a fun evening!
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Angel7 says
I never know how to cook beans. I will have to cook them that way.
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Sarah says
I was there too! This is the second time I have been at the same UVA event as you and not seen you!
KathEats says
Well it was pretty crowded 🙂
Katie G. says
it is so awesome that you can walk to enjoy something like that! i am slightly jealous
Katie @ Peace Love and Oats says
I know this is kind of a stupid question, but I’m very new to cooking. For your potatoes, how do you cook them? Do you bake them a bit first and then chop them up and roast them? Also, I love the UVA campus! I was there a few years ago when I went to Foxfield with my sorority sister who transferred to Maryland. Hope you enjoyed the beautiful scenery!
KathEats says
I really don’t know the details – Matt cooked them.
Ashley says
Those taters look EXcellent!!!!!!!!!
Kristine says
Yay for a cappella! Your post reminds me of concerts featuring the Generals, Delilahs and Androgyny on Chambers lawn….such fond memories! 🙂
Sarah says
That looks like such a fun night out!
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Suzanne @ continuing my education says
Aw, so fun, I miss UVA!!!
Hilary says
Good luck Allie!
Allison says
Sounds like a fun summer night! I’ve never heard that song before but just listened to it and am a fan 🙂 I went to visit one of my girlfriends at UVA a couple of years ago and attended a holiday acapella show and all of the groups were great- so much talent!
Minnooo says
I can’t wait until I start getting manmeals like that…Frozen Pizza does not a man-meal make. 🙂
Lara @ TresLaLa says
I am so jealous. Honestly, seeing these pictures of the Rotunda Sing literally brought tears to my eyes. I graduated 10 years ago, so you’d think I’d get over it somehow… When I was at UVA, my fave acapella group (The Virginia Gentlemen) would sing “Meet Virginia”. Love. And, the last time I was at the Rotunda, it was for a group shot at our wedding, then pics walking down the lawn with my new hubby…