Boy did Dave Farmar give me a hard time this morning! I’ve never had to go into child’s pose so many times! I think my muscles are tired from BodyPump because the 75 minute class totally wore me out. So far. Dave is the best yoga in Charlottesville (and yes, I listen to his podcasts from all over the world!)
When I commit to a long class with Dave complete with a space heater, I can really focus and get just as much out of it as a real yoga class.
After yoga I did some cleaning and then made lunch for the two of us (Matt is so helpful around the kitchen that it’s fun for me to surprise him with a lunch!)
I assembled big salads with baby spinach and got some sweet potatoes roasting while I was in the shower.
Then I pan-seared some veggies and plums (Faith gave me MORE plums and she still has BOXES of them left!)
In a pan with cooking spray, face down
Over medium heat. Wait for the char!
Oh yeah
With the crusty pan, I deglazed with an open bottle of Sauv Blan
Added 2 tsp of mustard, a tsp of olive oil, a tsp of honey plus salt and pepper and made a warm dressing
And lastly, chopped a FIG! LOOOOVE the texture of these Turkish figs!! So dry and chewy.
Lastly – topped with some leftover tofu from the other night.
See those swirled dried clumps on the sweet potatoes? They were chunks of peanut butter coconut butter from Tropical Traditions. It was awesome! You know I’ve never tried the nut butter crusted fries that Meghann raves about. I imagine this was similar. So good!
Lime H20
Meeting Faith for some errands this afternoon – then another delicious dinner is planned!
Debbie B. says
The salad looks great!! Loved how you roasted them whole and then made a dressing. The living room looks so festive too! 🙂
Lauren says
I love Dave’s podcasts…his intermediate/advanced ones are so challenging!
Amanda (Eating Up) says
I always just eat a sandwich for lunch with some fruit. This salad looks way better.
Katy (The Singing Runner) says
This looks great! 🙂 Yummy!
christina cadden says
mmm, your lunch looks great!
Claire (Low Impact Fashionista) says
Love that green place mat!
Sally Mae says
I love that you are drinking lime water! I’ve gotten into ayurveda health and nutrition and lime is great for all three doshas! Do you know what your dominant dosha is? I think you would love ayurveda because it’s all about nourishing foods and listening to your body!!! Have a great weekend:)
http://www.whatsyourdosha.com/
Kath says
I’ve taken those quizzes before. I definitely fit into one of the categories (but that quiz is making me put in an email so I Xed out 🙁 ) I’ve read about them in Natural Health and whole Living.
Lauren at KeepItSweet says
what a great idea for cooking the veggies, i never would have thought to do that! do you put cooking spray or oil in the pan?
rebecca lustig says
how festive and creative! i lvoe it!
Grocery Goddess Jen says
Both those plums and those figs look fantastic!
Madeleine @ Stepping to the Bright Side says
Ah ha, I love your de-crusting the pan with wine trick! Yet another reason to stock up on some bottles 😉
Krystina says
Dave always kicks my asana! I can barely finish his classes.
Gabriella @ Embracement says
Your lunch looks delicious!
Michele @ Healthy Cultivations says
Your sugar plums look so beautiful. I love the char on the bottom. But I’ve got to say that the sweet potatoes make the dish. I love sweet potatoes in just about everything!!!
Kori says
That salad looks exquisite! Another successful lunch that I will have to make sometime soon. 🙂 Have a great Saturday!
Eileen says
Wow, beautiful lunch!
Rachel says
I want that salad! Great trick making a warm dressing in the skillet. I’ve never tried that but so much good stuff gets left behind, especially when you’re charring things like plums!
claire says
cool that you and Faith are friends and are both launching new businesses!
chelsey @ clean eating chelsey says
That salad looks absolutely delicious!! I love the colors and the warm dressing looks amazing!
Blog is the New Black says
Gorgeous salad!
Bria says
Beautiful salad !! The whole thing looks delicious.
Your living room furniture is adorable too!
Melissa @ I Never Imagined says
Lovely!
When you take a photo of things being poured (usually wine :)) to you have someone else take it, use a tripod, or take it yourself? I’ve always wondered!
Kath says
A little of column A, a little of column B 🙂 Depends on my mood, but today’s was a tripod.
Natalia - a side of simple says
Oh boy, I’m jealous of your plums! They’re so expensive at the stores around me 🙁
Simply Life says
Oh those figs look great!
amy says
That salad looks amazing! I love figs I’ll have to try this one of these days!
Laura @ Sprint 2 the Table says
The Turkish figs look awesome – I’ve never tried them fresh before! Totally jealous of those plums. 🙂
Stacy @ Every Little Thing says
I will have to check out his podcasts. Yoga at home sounds like just what I need!
Camille says
What a tasty, fresh lunch!
Katie says
I can’t get enough roasted vegetables. Never had a turkish fig, but they are pretty looking!
Hannah says
Oh wow, maybe you and Matt should open a restaurant, not a bakery!
Sarah says
I want pan-seared plums.
Paige (Running Around Normal) says
What a creative and delicious looking lunch!!
stacey-healthylife says
I love your living room chairs, so cute.
Taylore says
Kath! this looks absolutely amazing and so autumn-y! I cant wait to make this for my family over Christmas break! Thanks for the beautiful recipes and ideas
Stephanie says
I LOVE this warm dressing idea with the wine and mustard!!!! I have to try this!!!!
Namaste Gurl says
Salad looks amazing, miss Kath. You never cease to create the most creative, delicious looking salads! As well as your layout and dishes 🙂
Enjoy the rest of your day!
[email protected] says
Great combo of flavors!
Laura (Starloz) says
this salad sounds DELICIOUS, all those flavors are insane but would completely work
Shannon (A Better Me) says
Salad looks delicious! Figs are one of my favorite things to eat 🙂 Those are awesome placemats by-the-way! Love them!
Foodie (Fab and Delicious Food) says
Looks like the perfect salad! An awesome combo of different flavors and textures! Mmmm!
Chelsea @ One Healthy Munchkin says
Roasted veggies + dried figs are my favourite salad toppers!
Are those yoga podcasts free?
Kath says
Yup!
Kate (What Kate is Cooking) says
Your lunches are inspiring 🙂
Cassidy @ takingmyplace says
Lunch always gets the short stick in my house- always leftovers or pb&j. I should start channeling you and get creative. Are the podcasts hard to follow? I don’t do yoga much but it is so nice the day after a long run.
Kath says
If you don’t know much about yoga you might want to try Yogadownload.com first. Dave assumes you know some of the pose names.
Cassidy @ takingmyplace says
Thanks I’ll try that. I’ve read your blog for awhile and just started my own! Thanks for maintaining an awesome blog with great content and photos.
Rachael says
I’m experiencing salad/veggie envy! We’re down to sweet potatoes and kale for the next few months. I guess I can live vicariously through your posts!
Glad you found a good yoga fit and fix in Charlottesville.
Kiran says
The salad looks yummy and oh so colorful! Ive made
Kiran says
Turnip nut crusted fries raved by Meghann, and they are sooo good 😀
Kristen @ Kristen, Sweetly says
SO many good meal ideas.
I always have a problem staying focused on yoga when I’m home. My parents always end up walking through, or knocking, depending on where I am. Can’t wait to have my own space and get in gear. 🙂
Heather (Heather's Dish) says
i’m determined to make it through a full 75-minute dave farmar podcast this month…it’s amazing but wears me out!
Kimberly @ Servantless American Cook says
I did yoga with Dave Farmer today too! It was my first time ever doing one of his videos! I really enjoyed it!
Elizabeth says
Love your blog! Where did you get those cute armchairs?
Kath says
They were Karen’s – custom made.