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You are here: Home / Weekend / So This Fig Walked Into A Bar

September 6, 2010

So This Fig Walked Into A Bar

And we have a winner!!!

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12PM Vinyasa Power Hour with Annie was AWESOME. Because the class was just an hour, we said one OM and got right to business – vinyasas, warriors, half moons, eagles – the works!

I conquered the 3 things I hope to leave every yoga class with: sweat, shakes, peace

And it’s awesome that this class is offered 4 days a week at noon – which is a great time for me to take a break from my day. Hopefully all the teachers are as cool 🙂

I biked there – about a 15 minute trip and back. [Don’t laugh at my socks + shoes. Practicality > fashion today]

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Matt was my escort! He went out biking himself while I was at yoga and picked me up so we could ride back together.

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We quickly showered, then lunch.

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We had toast with egg as the centerpiece

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The egg was pan-cooked and stuffed with a few slivers of jack cheese.

Underneath the egg was a Pear Fig Jam I’ve been digging that came as an OpenSky opportunity. Opportunity –> Success. It’s the bomb!! Find it here: Pear Fig Jam.

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The the side, more figs. This time with spinach, pepper, cuc, almonds and sea salt dressed in balsamic and some maple syrup. Everything is better with maple!

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Nectarines just don’t appeal as much as apples these days…

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Back 2 work!

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  1. Freya (Brit Chick Runs) says

    September 6, 2010 at 1:48 pm

    I’m glad you’ve found a winning class – it’s taken a while!
    The jam sounds so good..and I agree 100%, maple always makes things better! I jsut made maple hummus 😀

    Reply
  2. Gabriela @ Une Vie Saine says

    September 6, 2010 at 1:50 pm

    The jam sounds delicious!! I love your biking ensemble…this morning I wore lime green running shorts and bright purple socks. Comfort definitely beats fashion when it comes to fitness!

    Reply
  3. Leianna says

    September 6, 2010 at 1:51 pm

    I wish I could find figs here in Iowa, they look so good on everything you’ve been eating!

    Reply
  4. Heather @ Side of Sneakers says

    September 6, 2010 at 1:51 pm

    I LOVE that you can bike to your yoga studio- that’s awesome!

    Reply
  5. Tina says

    September 6, 2010 at 1:52 pm

    That’s so great you found a studio that suits you! I bet it feels awesome.

    Reply
  6. JL Goes Vegan says

    September 6, 2010 at 1:54 pm

    Completely agree, EVERYTHING is better with maple!

    Reply
  7. Chelsea (Chelsea's Chew and Run Fun) says

    September 6, 2010 at 1:54 pm

    Your use of figs in the past few meals you’ve made has got me craving them like a mofo now.

    Reply
  8. holly @ couchpotatoathlete says

    September 6, 2010 at 1:54 pm

    I’m glad you found a nice studio — and noontime is perfect for you to take a midday break.

    I love your Fall salad — figs, maple syrup, it sounds delicious!

    Reply
  9. [email protected] ReshapeYourLife says

    September 6, 2010 at 1:55 pm

    congrats on finding a winning yoga class!

    Eggs are never something I think about for lunch, especially on toast with jam that sounds interesting… 🙂

    Reply
  10. lynn (The Actors Diet) says

    September 6, 2010 at 1:57 pm

    it’s raining figs – hallelujah!

    Reply
  11. steph says

    September 6, 2010 at 2:00 pm

    yay! so glad i got to introduce you to ashtanga and that you liked it as much as i do… such a beautiful studio with a lot of personality and great classes. enjoy!

    Reply
  12. Sarah (Running to Slow Things Down) says

    September 6, 2010 at 2:11 pm

    What a lovely sounding yoga class! I love it when yoga gets right down to business. No fooling around. 😀

    Also, I won’t laugh at your socks and shoes, because I would definitely do the same thing as needed. You can’t beet practicality sometimes. 😉

    Reply
    • Kori says

      September 6, 2010 at 6:38 pm

      You know you’re a nutritious foodie when you spell “beat” as “beet.” I love it! 😀

      Reply
  13. Jessica @ How Sweet It Is says

    September 6, 2010 at 2:13 pm

    I love fig jam with eggs! I eat that combo all the time.

    Reply
  14. J3nn (Jenn's Menu and Lifestyle Blog) says

    September 6, 2010 at 2:13 pm

    Dustin and I are going to be starting yoga soon–wish us luck! We’re total newbs. 😀

    I love the flavor of figs! I have a jar of unopened fig preserves that I can’t wait to delve into. I hear it makes an excellent marinade component.

    Jenn

    Reply
  15. Mary @ Bites and Bliss says

    September 6, 2010 at 2:15 pm

    Just wanted to say you and Matt are so perfect. It’s rare to find couples that do so much together and love every single minute of it. 🙂

    Glad you found a yoga class that fits!

    Reply
    • Kath says

      September 6, 2010 at 8:15 pm

      Thanks 🙂 🙂

      Reply
  16. Alaina @ The Jogging Concierge says

    September 6, 2010 at 2:17 pm

    I love figs! Now I just have to learn to cook with them. 🙂

    BTW, everytime I see a picture of your husband I can’t believe how much he looks like my brother-in-law. Long lost twin? haha

    Reply
  17. Valerie @ City|Life|Eats says

    September 6, 2010 at 2:20 pm

    So glad you found a studio and class (and time!) that suits you!! Yay!!

    Reply
  18. Natalia says

    September 6, 2010 at 2:20 pm

    So happy you found a yoga niche!

    And I have to say I agree with you on the apple front =) Can’t wait to pick some!

    Reply
  19. Kris says

    September 6, 2010 at 2:23 pm

    I have to agree with Mary that you and Matt are so cute! From someone who has been married for over 25 years, I love that you enjoy so many activities together. It goes a long way 🙂

    Reply
  20. Melissa @ HerGreenLife says

    September 6, 2010 at 2:26 pm

    I usually opt for practicality over fashion when biking. I’ll leave the fashion to others 🙂 The biking sounds like a great start and finish to the yoga session.

    Reply
  21. Liza @ Health Nutting says

    September 6, 2010 at 2:27 pm

    Lunch looks lovely! Totally agree on the apple front– I’m cravin’ ’em for real now!
    Im glad you found a yoga studio that works! 🙂

    Reply
  22. Tamara says

    September 6, 2010 at 2:31 pm

    extra figs?

    figs+brie+salty crackers= yum (special treat)
    figs + dried apricots+ almonds+ baby spinach+ cold couscous or quinoa= yum

    P.S. I am a returning reader. I read for awhile then got away from being healthy, so reading you was painful when I wasn’t mirroring a healthy lifestyle. Now that I am back on track, I had to pop you back into my reader because you are truly inspirational. Keep it up, you help people more ways than you would know.

    Reply
    • Kath says

      September 6, 2010 at 8:15 pm

      Welcome back!

      Reply
  23. Nancy @ The Wife of a Dairyman says

    September 6, 2010 at 2:31 pm

    Breakfast looks good….I just love fried egg:)

    Reply
  24. Camille says

    September 6, 2010 at 2:36 pm

    Yay! I’m glad you finally found a great class!
    Lunch looks great! I need to get my hands on some figs 🙂

    Reply
  25. Michelle (The Runner's Plate) says

    September 6, 2010 at 2:39 pm

    Eggs + jam? Sounds a little odd, but I want to give it a try!

    Reply
  26. Sarena (The Non-Dairy Queen) says

    September 6, 2010 at 2:42 pm

    Glad you found a class you like! Sounds like a great afternoon with a great lunch!

    Reply
  27. Susan says

    September 6, 2010 at 2:50 pm

    Where did you get your bike bag?

    Reply
    • Kath says

      September 6, 2010 at 8:15 pm

      At the bike store here in Charlottesville

      Reply
      • Susan says

        September 6, 2010 at 9:27 pm

        Who makes it? I like how it has the drawstring closure at the top.

        Reply
  28. Heather says

    September 6, 2010 at 3:05 pm

    how cool you can bike to your studio. glad you found one you like!

    Reply
  29. J.K. says

    September 6, 2010 at 3:10 pm

    I know this going to make me sound not cool, but what does a fig taste like I’ve only eaten them dried. I live in MT so we don’t ever get them fresh here. Are they sweet? creamy? Help a girl out….

    Reply
    • Kath says

      September 6, 2010 at 8:16 pm

      Hmmm… kind of like a plum and grass combined? Seriously. It’s a bit grassy but the texture of a ripe plum

      Reply
  30. Angela @ Eat Spin Run Repeat says

    September 6, 2010 at 3:34 pm

    I’m so glad you enjoyed your yoga class! I taught RPM (spin) this morning, then did Body Pump after, but my bod could certainly use some yoga right about now! Enjoy the rest of the day. 🙂

    Reply
  31. Mastering Public Health (@MasPublicHealth) says

    September 6, 2010 at 3:38 pm

    I have had the same issue with crunchy apples appealing much more than summer stone fruit of late — this even coming from a summer person — and the temperature hasn’t dropped at all yet. Some kind of odd body clock? Strange!

    Reply
  32. Lindsey @ Gingerbread Bagels says

    September 6, 2010 at 3:41 pm

    I’m so glad you found a yoga classes that you enjoyed.
    The pear fig jam sounds incredible! Thanks for entering my Barney butter giveaway!

    Reply
  33. Pete says

    September 6, 2010 at 3:42 pm

    Hey there, I’m really curious and since I’m shopping for a new one, what kind of bike does Matt ride (and does he recommend it)? I can’t tell if that’s a road bike or some sort of hybrid. Any help would be most appreciated, thanks and keep up the awesome blog!

    Reply
    • Matt says

      September 6, 2010 at 7:37 pm

      It’s a Novara Buzz, which comes from REI. I believe it’s a hybrid, but may be a road bike. Amazingly, a friend GAVE it to me, and not just that, he put on completely new rims and spokes for me. I actually don’t know how much upgrading he did to the bike, so I don’t know what are its original components. I love it for several reasons:

      1) It has disc brakes – I never knew what I was missing.
      2) It has a really forward-inclined riding position – took some getting used to, but it’s so fast.
      3) Horns on the handle bars make a huge difference.

      Other than those things, it’s just a great bike with great parts. It’s so powerful that my first week of owning it I was really going heavy and seeing how fast I could get it, and I noticed that my back was hurting. I thought it was because of the new riding position, but I realized that I was just pulling so hard on the handlebars that I was straining my back in some weird new way.

      If you’re not really sure what you want, or you expect to have a multi-use bike (commuting, errands, exercise) then check out the Trek 7.X line. They have lots of options and somebody at a bike store can help you find what you need.

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      • Pete says

        September 7, 2010 at 8:17 am

        Great tips, thanks Matt!

        I’m looking to replace my old mountain bike (that thing has been through the ringer). Ideally I’d like a bike with some speed but also rugged enough to handle gravel paths, the occasional shortcut across grass, or hop a curb without caving in on me. I’ve been hesitant about a full blown road bike because I can’t stand the narrow ram-horn handlebars (I can barely steer straight as it is with a straight bar), and also know the skinny tires will get eaten alive on gravel.

        Your bike looked like a great option. How does it handle unpaved routes? I’ll be sure to take your suggestion on the disc breaks, horns on the handlebars, and Trek line, thanks again.

        Reply
        • Matt says

          September 7, 2010 at 9:07 am

          My bike’s not that comfortable on unpaved. Its wheels are somewhere between a typical hybrid bike and a road bike, so pretty thin. Gravel paths are annoying. Dirt paths aren’t bad, but I do have some slipping. If you had the men’s version of Kath’s bike (Trek 7.2), I think you could do the kind of things you’re talking about. And upgrading to the 7.3 or higher only gets you better components.

          On a side note, when we were looking for a bike for Kath, we also looked at some Gary Fischer models, and they had one that was comparable to a Trek 7.3 but was at least $100 cheaper. Ultimately the frame didn’t feel right on her, but it was a good bike.

          Reply
  34. Lisa @bakebikeblog says

    September 6, 2010 at 4:09 pm

    Pear fig jam ??? oh my that sounds heavenly!

    Reply
  35. [email protected]://stacey-healthylife.blogspot.com/ says

    September 6, 2010 at 4:24 pm

    So glad you found a yoga class. That lunch looks awesome.

    Reply
  36. Michelle @ Give Me the Almond Butter says

    September 6, 2010 at 5:00 pm

    Yayyy for a winning class!

    Reply
  37. Kristen @ Kristen, Sweetly says

    September 6, 2010 at 5:31 pm

    Everything IS better with maple. 🙂 I just made my first-ever real maple syrup purchase while I was in the Poconos for the holiday. I got a little pot of “medium,” and a vat of Grade B because I kept reading about it. The guy behind the table actually poured me little cupfuls and told me I had to compare. So I drank maple syrup. Talk about a healthy weekend! Haha. They were so crazy delicious, though. I can’t wait to drizzle them on everything.

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  38. Maggie @livingfoodjunkie says

    September 6, 2010 at 5:38 pm

    Awesome, you found a yoga class 4 times week! Don’t worry I think your socks and shoe practicality is cute and smart 🙂 I would do the same. Lunch looked delicious..okay i’ll admit it I havn’t tried figs…*runs to the market to purchase one*

    Reply
  39. laine @ beets, butter and mountaintops says

    September 6, 2010 at 6:26 pm

    yay for finding a studio! Now you just need a class that leaves you in tears, that’s how I know I’ve had a good class.

    Reply
  40. Cara Craves... says

    September 6, 2010 at 6:43 pm

    Hopefully your continued classes with the other instructors go just as well.
    Glad you found a good one.

    Reply
  41. Tracy Stokes says

    September 6, 2010 at 7:13 pm

    I’m so glad you found your “yoga!” I was going to say that Ashtanga is probably going to be a good fit for you. It is my favorite. I have done Iyengar and Hot Yoga and just really like the flow of Ashtanga! I’m jealous as I don’t currently have a studio near me. Enjoy it!

    Reply
  42. The Vegan Tiffin says

    September 6, 2010 at 7:36 pm

    That is a beautiful sign at the yoga studio! Is the inside of the studio fab as well?

    Someone please send me some figs! We are figless over here!!! 🙁

    Reply
  43. Eileen says

    September 6, 2010 at 8:13 pm

    I’m glad you liked your yoga class! I prefer 60-minute classes to the longer ones. I feel bad saying that, because I know half the point is to just RELAX, but I start getting antsy at the hour mark.

    Reply
  44. Chelsea @ Strawberry Sweat says

    September 6, 2010 at 8:19 pm

    It’s so great that you and Matt are so active together! I always have a hard time getting my boyfriend to be active with me, and working out alone just isn’t the same.

    I am so happy that you found a yoga class you liked!

    Reply
  45. Kate says

    September 6, 2010 at 8:24 pm

    I need to start going to yoga again once I move back to campus. They have them at my school’s rec center several times a week, I’m just hoping they fit in with my class schedule this year. I miss yoga. Oh and lunch looks goood, I’m intrigued by the pear fig jam!

    Reply
  46. Hannah says

    September 6, 2010 at 9:22 pm

    So envious of all your figs! I’ve been craving them for years (no joke – I’ve onyl had one summer in the past three years). Can’t wait to make salads and lunches with them like you have been!

    Reply
  47. notyet100 says

    September 8, 2010 at 3:46 am

    again something terrific,.;-)

    Reply

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