3 down, 1 to go!! This morning’s exam went pretty well – now it’s all downhill till tomorrow morning. I studied hard for 2 hours this morning and feel a lot better about my brain’s state.
But when I first got home, I did yoga 
20 minutes of stress relief kind from my YogaZone boxed set. I got SOAKED walking across campus and put on sweatpants and decided I was in the mood. I have to say, I did feel so much more relaxed after 20 minutes of stretching, especially when the session ended with one of those “let all the stress melt from your fingertips” kind of meditations.
The husband arrived home promptly at 12:30 for our lunch date. Although we have more eggs to eat, we decided bread should be the focus of today’s lunch and what goes better with bread than soup?
I got some Amy’s Low-Sodium Split Pea soup with a coupon this week since I’ve seen it around the blog world. It was just OK. I don’t think I’d buy it again. Too onion-y and canned tasting. Boxed soups are the only kind I can tolerate that don’t have that gross canned taste. But this one was OK. I did have to add salt and spice it up with some cayenne too. I’ve also got the lentil kind in stock to try.
The star of lunch – broiled with a little EVOO –
Plus apple + carrot with PB!
And Candy Cane Lane tea. I think this is my all-time favorite tea! It’s got the BEST aroma and is one of the best unsweetened I’ve found.
Arugula Lover!
Check out this article on the White House + green culinary efforts. Let’s hope the first family can set the example for healthy eating 🙂
Waters leads call for ‘kitchen cabinet’
And hahaha at this: “The newly elected, allegedly arugula-loving president”
Studying now until bedtime (with a break for dinner). I may or may not blog tonight – if I don’t, expect a long post tomorrow morning at 10am when I am finished with the semester!
Tina says
I just bought that same soup! It was on sale last week. I hope I like it!
Good luck with studying!
Fancy says
The only canned soup that I like is Campbell’s Tomato Garden….it’s delicious! Great article!
Stephanie says
Kath I just found the Quaker Banana Coconut True Delight bars in the grocery store this past week. And (wo)man, let me tell you…delight is the best word to describe it. They are incredible! Best of luck on the rest of your studying and finishing up the semester strong. 🙂
Kath says
Stephanie ,
They are good, aren’t they!!?
K
rhodeygirl says
you will be done so soon!!! light at the end of the tunnel alert! so exciting!!! Good luck!
and I lovvvveeee Dakota bread! It is my favorite! Does the hubby’s GH have biscotti these days too?
I must have a lot in common with the president. Arugula is my all time favorite! Especially on Pizza! thanks for the article link, i needed another work distraction hahaha!
KatieTX says
Keep going!!! I finished Monday and it is just the best feeling ever! One more!!! I taught yoga to stressed-out final takers yesterday, and I just love how I can tell how less stressed they are! so good.
Kath says
Rhodeygirl,
I haven’t seen the biscotti, but I’ll ask him tonight.
K
Maggie says
Candy cane lane is my fave too. I’ve been having it every night.
1 more test!!! GOOD LUCK!
BethT says
I hate canned soups too. I only like the boxed ones from Trader Joes or the Pacific brand.
JJ125 says
I have to say, Amy’s low-sodium lentil veg is soooooo good. I have at least one can of that per week (sometimes 2) so it is probably my favorite of the Amy’s soups.
Also I believe the new president and his family will definitely set a good example and I hope they seriously educate our society on the importance of locally grown, HEALTHY food.
Missy (Missy Maintains) says
Hey Kath,
Have you tried any other Yoga dvds or is this your first one? I def. would like to buy one but want to make sure you would recommend YogaZone. I’ve only done Yoga twice just to let you know!
Thanks!
Missy
www.missymaintains.blogspot.com
Oh She Glows says
Wow how exciting that your semester is coming to a close so soon! You must be so happy and proud of yourself for making it through another semester. Time sure flys.
Have a great night and goodluck!
Angela
www.ohsheglows.com
FoodRenegade says
Good luck! We’re all rootin’ for you.
And now, I’m inspired to do some Yoga.
Cheers,
KristenM
ray says
ha ha funny article. i love alice waters’ ideas–but from a public health perspective, i don’t know how much a difference putting an organic garden in white house will make in the health behaviors of low income americans….
runjess says
I don’t like that soup either. I love most Amy’s products, but their canned soups are nowhere near as good as the Pacific Foods soups.
Jess. says
i really really love that candy cane lane tea as well. i bought a box of that and the sugar cookie
(cause jenna was such a fan) a few weeks ago. I didn’t like the sugar cookie but really love the candy cane lane.
jenner says
omg I am drooling over the closeup of the GH bread!! looks sooo good–perfectly toasted. I’m going to have to make a run to Panera (no GH here!) today for some soup and artisanal bread…!
brandi says
That candy cane lane is my favorite of those holiday teas, too.
But I’m a sucker for anything with mint 🙂
caroline F. says
I wish your hub worked around me so I could some of that fabulous bread action in my life!!! Cool link, maybe he can start a major trend!
Also, check out my site, I’ve got a great challenge going on through the weekend 🙂
-Caroline
www.considereatz.blogspot.com
ashley (sweet & natural) says
So close to the end! My lil sis has her final exam tomorrow too and she can’t wait. 🙂
Mara says
YAY YOU’RE ALMOST DONE!!!!!!!
Glad you liked the soup 🙂
Shelby says
I am shocked you don’t like the soup! That is my favorite canned soup ever (well the regular split pea not low-sodium). I guess everyone is different though.
Betsy in Pittsburgh says
Yoga might be in the cards for me today… my schedule run is being thwarted by freezing rain. Ack!
Allison K says
Almost done!
Meg says
Kath – I hate to be a downer, but you might not like that Amy’s lentil soup. I have a similar aversion to onions as you, and I thought it was WAY too oniony. I’m sure it’s good if you like onions, but it’s not for me.
Biz319 says
The onion factor is always a problems with processed food – and people who like onions always say “you can’t taste it!”
Ugghh.
Moran says
I liked the bread! And am glad to hear that the semester will finally be over soon!
halie says
I really like Amy’s brand of soups, canned and all! Hey, maybe they will come out with boxed soups soon! They are always coming out with new stuff! I hope you like the lentil one, do, do try it, but I hope it’s not too oniony for you – if I remember there is more of a garlic flavor present. However – I love onions! So I might be a little biased.
Keep up the good work! You are almost finished!
Amanda says
Wishing you more encouragement on the home stretch of your final exams!!
Also does The Husband have any connections to other GH locations across the country? Pretty please?!
🙂
Fitness Surfer says
I’ve done lentil soup but never split pea. I always add too much salt (sodium). Lately I’ve added less or no salt to most recipes and just let the hubby add some if it’s too bland.
He has finals these next two weeks and is in one of his last two semesters. It will be nice to have a little break.
smilesara says
oooh…i love candy cane lane tea (and miss it here in israel, where there is no x-mas season) — is it still peppermint tea with green tea? i hate green tea, but i’ll drink that any day!
Rose says
Sorry you didn’t like the soup – I love that kind, and I don’t notice the canned taste. Though it does have a ton of onion and gives me garlic-y breath all day….ew.
Justy2003 says
Yay for almost being done!!! I can feel your excitement! I’ve still got another 6 days (and 5 exams 🙁 ) but it’s soooo close!
Megan says
I like the Healthy Valley split pea better! Good luck with all your studying. Glad it will be over soon for you!
Jennifer says
So is candy cane lane peppermint tea? I would so NOT be a fan, so I need to know before I out and get some!
Heather McD says
Woo-hoo, beautiful shot of your lunch bread! Sending good thoughts your way for a smooth ending to the semester!
VeggieGirl says
HELL YES FOR YOGA!!
Oh She Glows says
Candy Cane lane is a decaf green tea infused with peppermint/candy cane flavour.
I love it!!
Angela
www.ohsheglows.com
Jess's Food Coma says
So, I am kind of curious about how you ended up feeling about the thanksgiving challenge? Will there be another grocery challenge any time soon?
zestycook says
Kath, I am so with you on the canned soups. I am not a big fan either. That bread looks delicious.
Good luck on your exam tomorrow.
zesty
Adie says
I love candy cane lane tea! It’s one of my favs. And I love the polar bears on the box 🙂
Courtney says
I agree on the canned soups…
And GOOD LUCK
SH says
Good luck with the studying! You’ll be so relieved once tomorrow is over and the holidays can truly start for you!!
Kay says
Loved that article about Obama…can’t wait to see pics of him and his family out there wiping their sweaty brows as they hoe out that garden!!! ha! Now, that would truly set an example for everyone but I’m doubting you will see it. Very afraid that the examples they’re going to set, such as abortion at any time of the pregnancy, will NOT be good ones. Most of us are more concerned with more important issues than what they’re going to be eating!
Jennifer says
I think being allowed to have an abortion is fine example, thank you Kay.
Kate says
I love Candy Cane Lane. I buy enough to last me the full year because I like the peppermint/vanilla combination better than straight mint tea.
emmy says
I just have to add to the candy-cane lane love! Also, is it sad that I was a little sad that were was no evening post? 🙂
Saima says
Kath–good luck for your Orgo final!! my undergrad experience with the course was terror filled!! my course was two semesters long and my final was worth 50%!! brrr…..the morning of the exam was NOT good!! that A was hard-earned!! 😀
Elina says
I love split pea soup (homemade) but I was scared of Annie’s kind because it listed onions on the ingredients list. I’m glad you confirmed my fear so I didn’t have to find out for myself 😛
Good luck on your tests!
Ally says
Hey Kath – good luck today, actually by the time you read this I hope you are all DONE with the semester!! I’ve said this before but I totally admire your work ethic and how well you are doing with school. So congratulations and I hope you have a wonderful holiday!!
Regina says
Just thought I’d say that I thought that Obama article was fantastic. I’m very interested to see who he picks for Secretary Of Ag and I think it’s quite important — not on the same scale as other topical events, but significant none the less. Thank you for sharing it, Kath.
Regina says
PS. And a huge congrats to you for finishing up the semester!!
Kath says
Thank you all again for the luck!!
Missy (Missy Maintains),
I have tried only a few others. I like YogaZone, but I’m probably not the best person to review because I haven’t seen a lot. Perhaps someone else could chime in?
Meg ,
Thanks for the warning 🙁 Guess I’ll feed it to the husband.
Biz319 ,
Tell me about it!
Jess’s Food Coma,
I did some reflecting when I posted our grand total:
https://www.katheats.com/?p=11434
Ally ,
Thanks 😉
Kath
MelanieF says
I just love the taste of homemade soups or creams. The only canned “soup” I buy is broth (vegetable or chicken mostly) because I cannot always make my own. But homemade is the best!!! 🙂 Soup reheated the next day is so good!
Good luck!
Cheryl says
Amy’s spicy soups are good: chunky vegetable- very fresh tasting, and southwestern vegetable. I like a little heat in my soup to warm me up in the winter!!!
I’m sure you did great on your test! I admire your studiousness!