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You are here: Home / Lifestyle / Sun On Green On Green

March 31, 2010

Sun On Green On Green

Afternoon snack! Photographed exactly 24 hours prior

:mrgreen: this !
So much better than the iPhone, no?

I had one of Allie‘s granola bars around 4PM – TOTALLY AWESOME!! These were super crunchy + chewy at the same time. I loved the sunflower seeds and embedded nuts. A winning recipe for sure!! Also ate a furry kiwi. Yes, fur and all.

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Walked back to my car from the hospital, had a conference call on my ride home. Folded laundry. Cleaned up. Unpacked. Packed my lunch. Blogged lunch. Did Open Sky stuff. Every minute is filled! Hoping to relax for 30 minutes before going to bed tonight.

LUCKILY – Matt had already assembled dinner!! My hero.

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We had chickpeas, feta + kale in our fridge so we put together a chilled salad with them.

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The Chop

  • A big bunch of kale, lightly steamed.
  • ~2 cups chickpeas (cooked from scratch last weekend)
  • 1/2 a block of feta (~3 oz?)
  • 2 tbsp capers
  • Chopped English cucumber (~1/2 cup)
  • Chopped celery (1 stalk)

The Dressing

  • 1.5 tbsp olive oil
  • Half a lemon’s juice
  • 1/2 tsp honey
  • 1 big pinch salt

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Served with a generous dollop of homemade hummus!

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In my lovely Sagaform bowl 

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On the side: High Five Fiber toast croutons

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Enjoyed al fresco.

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We may have lost our chosen Great Harvest shopping center location so I’m kind of bummed after our dinner discussion. Don’t want to have to start the location hunt all over again!

Going to wind down in bed. I had a really great day and wish it had ended on a happier note! Hopefully a little fiction will help that.

Filed Under: Lifestyle Tagged With: Capers, Chickpeas, Feta, Kale

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  1. stacy says

    March 31, 2010 at 7:15 pm

    hey kath and foodies!

    so not related to this post but i was looking for some san diego restaurant recommendations and i figured who better to ask?! obviously healthy/local/organic and fun ones! would love any suggestions you guys have 🙂

    thanks!

    Reply
    • Sydney says

      March 31, 2010 at 7:31 pm

      I’ve never been to San Diego, but this website is awesome. You can search for local, organic restaurants, grocery, etc. wherever you’re headed! Maybe it will help?? 🙂

      http://www.eatwellguide.org/i.php?pd=Home

      Reply
  2. Heather @ Health, Happiness, and Hope says

    March 31, 2010 at 7:23 pm

    Lovely salad and what a lovely day! Sorry to hear about the location issue, but I’m sure it will all work out for you guys. You both are so committed to the business that it would be impossible for it NOT to be a success!

    Reply
  3. Jenny says

    March 31, 2010 at 7:25 pm

    That is a beautiful picture:) I eat the fur, too:)

    Reply
  4. Jessica @ The Process of Healing says

    March 31, 2010 at 7:26 pm

    Sorry to hear about the location issue. But i’m sure everything will work out in the end! I’ve never had kale raw before but it looks good!

    Reply
  5. Estela @ Weekly Bite says

    March 31, 2010 at 7:26 pm

    Bummer about the GH location!

    That just means it wasn’t meant to be… something better is on the horizon!

    Have a great night 🙂

    Reply
  6. Mary @ whatscookinwithmary.blogspot.com says

    March 31, 2010 at 7:27 pm

    I randomly picked up a bunch of kale that was intended for kale chips, but I’m thinking I may want to try out your recipe instead! Looks great Kath! Thanks for sharing 🙂
    -Mary

    Reply
  7. Anna @ Newlywed, Newly Veg says

    March 31, 2010 at 7:28 pm

    Oh no– I hope the Great Harvest location issue works out 🙁 I’m sending positive thoughts y’all’s way!

    Reply
  8. Cara says

    March 31, 2010 at 7:30 pm

    Oh no! How’d you lose the space? If you need me to do some scouting for you, I’m here! 🙂

    Reply
    • Kath says

      April 1, 2010 at 7:24 am

      It’s not totally gone, but I’ll be emailing you guys for some location advice!

      Reply
  9. Karla says

    March 31, 2010 at 7:36 pm

    Oh no! Sorry to hear about not getting the location you wanted. But you never know, it could be a blessing in disguise!

    Reply
  10. Cynthia (It All Changes) says

    March 31, 2010 at 7:37 pm

    Chilled salads are so good for dinners right now. And sorry to hear about your location problems. I hope they fix quickly.

    Reply
  11. Jil says

    March 31, 2010 at 7:38 pm

    Ohhh that dinner looks amazing! Aww, just know that whatever space you do end up with will be the perfect space for you!!

    Reply
  12. Beth @ Beth's Journey to Thin says

    March 31, 2010 at 7:46 pm

    For some reason I am scared of dried chickpeas… gotta work on that!!

    Reply
  13. Marisa (Loser for Life) says

    March 31, 2010 at 7:47 pm

    THAT is an EPIC salad! <3

    Reply
  14. Stacey@http://stacey-healthylife.blogspot.com/ says

    March 31, 2010 at 7:48 pm

    Easy dinners are the best. I can’t wait for nice day’s here. They just seem to come with easier more relaxed meals.

    Reply
  15. Food Makes Fun Fuel says

    March 31, 2010 at 7:48 pm

    Have faith wherever you end up is going to be best for business and trafficing!

    Reply
  16. lisa says

    March 31, 2010 at 7:50 pm

    I hope everything works out with the GH location! Isn’t it lovely to have a partner make dinner sometimes? I love that.

    Reply
  17. Jessica @ How Sweet It Is says

    March 31, 2010 at 7:56 pm

    That hummus just looks delicious on top!

    Reply
  18. Lisa @bakebikeblog says

    March 31, 2010 at 7:56 pm

    Beautiful dinner Kath! I am making a chickpea / broccoli salad for good Friday lunch 🙂

    Reply
  19. Sarah @ The Smart Kitchen says

    March 31, 2010 at 8:13 pm

    So sad about the location…you will find a better one, I know it! 🙂

    Reply
  20. Lauren says

    March 31, 2010 at 8:25 pm

    Oh Kath I hate to hear that! Darn your bad dreams 🙂 I will save the “things happen the way they are supposed to happen” or not since I just said it, but what I”m trying to say is that eventually something will work out and it will be better in the end, it always is! Good luck with the search!

    Reply
  21. eatdrinkandbemerrynyc says

    March 31, 2010 at 8:32 pm

    Salad looks amazing. So sorry about the GH location…I hope it works out!!
    Sara

    Reply
  22. lynn (The Actors Diet) says

    March 31, 2010 at 8:33 pm

    love a big dollop of hummus. sometimes i thin it out with a little water so it pours easily, like dressing.

    Reply
  23. Heather (Heather's Dish) says

    March 31, 2010 at 8:35 pm

    oh, i hope you guys didn’t lose it! but you know, even if you did it just means there’s something even more ideal for you guys. hope the rest of the night is fantastic and that you just get a chance to relax!

    Reply
  24. Lauren says

    March 31, 2010 at 8:45 pm

    Maybe that location didn’t work because an even better one is coming your way. Keep your chin up! 🙂

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

    March 31, 2010 at 8:48 pm

    I hope the location situation turns out okay! Keep up your spirits! Everything will work out for the best. 😀

    Reply
  26. Salah@myhealthiestlifestyle says

    March 31, 2010 at 9:12 pm

    the salad looks so fresh and so yummy!!

    Reply
  27. Veggielady4life says

    March 31, 2010 at 9:27 pm

    I had a furry kiwi today, too!! It was my first time to eat the peel. I have to say… it takes some getting used to!

    Reply
  28. Allie (Live Laugh Eat) says

    March 31, 2010 at 9:36 pm

    Weeee!! I was a teensy bit worried because the I used WFs organic rolled oats from the bulk bin (which is thicker and tougher) so the oats came out a little bit crunchier than normal. Thanks for the feedback–glad to hear you like them. We have similar tastes so I was hoping you would :).

    Reply
  29. Jessie says

    March 31, 2010 at 9:41 pm

    I’ll cross my fingers that the location is still yours. *crosses reeeeally hard*

    Reply
  30. Anne @ Food Loving Polar Bear says

    March 31, 2010 at 11:49 pm

    I can’t get ovet the fact that you eat the fur too 😀

    Reply
  31. Sarah @ THE FOODIE DIARIES says

    April 1, 2010 at 1:10 am

    mmm what a nutritional powerhouse of dinner! crossing my fingers for your location!

    Reply
  32. Freya @ Brit Chick Runs says

    April 1, 2010 at 2:27 am

    Oh no, that sucks about the location! I hope you get a new one sorted soon 🙁
    Hey, at lest you got to eat outside – it looks beautiful!

    Reply
  33. Hillary [Nutrition Nut on the Run] says

    April 1, 2010 at 2:52 am

    Mmmm…what a refreshing Spring supper! I’m sure something else will turn up for you and Matt. My fingers are crossed!

    Reply
  34. Hannah says

    April 1, 2010 at 3:27 am

    Chickpeas and feta… be still my clogged-with-Florence-gelato-beating-heart 😛

    Reply
  35. Rachel says

    April 1, 2010 at 5:57 am

    I am so sorry to hear about the location problem 🙁 I hope that it can be resolved and you guys don’t have to scout out a new place. I am sending positive vibes your way!
    On a happier note, your dinner looks amazing. I especially love that you were able to eat outside. Hopefully it will be warm enough soon in MN for me to dine out! It wasn’t bad here at all yesterday. It was warm enough to ditch the jackets! Yay!

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

    April 1, 2010 at 6:03 am

    Sorry to hear about the Great Harvest location falling through! Hopefully you’ll find an even better one.

    I love your sunlit dinner. Nothing is as striking as natural light for food photography. Oh, and delicious and fresh kale.

    Reply
  37. Cassie @ A Very Busy Mind says

    April 1, 2010 at 6:22 am

    Bummer, Kath. It will all work out (not what people want to hear when they’re bummed, but it will).

    P.S. Don’t know how you eat the kiwi fur! I’m cool with almost all peels, but I just can’t do the fur.

    Reply
  38. Becs in Britain says

    April 1, 2010 at 6:51 am

    I’m really sorry you may have lost your Great Harvest location hun. But I’m a great believer that everything happens for a reason. I’m sure it will all come right in the end.
    On a totally different matter, I’m so happy to find someone else who eats kiwi fur too! I always get the mickey taken out of me for that one, but I think it’s lurverly! Plus it must be a good source of fibre, right?!

    Reply
  39. Kath says

    April 1, 2010 at 7:24 am

    Thanks for all of your support everyone!

    Reply
  40. Heather @ Side of Sneakers says

    April 1, 2010 at 7:35 am

    Oh no, I hope you didn’t lose your location!! Fingers crossed it works out for you. I’m a firm believer in everything happening for a reason, so if this one doesn’t work out, I’m sure you will find something that works out even better!

    Reply
  41. Jo says

    April 1, 2010 at 8:37 am

    Bad luck re the location thing but I always think these things happen for a reason!

    Why do you call it an English cucumber? In the UK there is only one type – a cucumber!! Are there other types that i might not get in the UK because they are not English?
    My friend eats the Kiwi fur and she’s a kiwi. So must be right! I don’t like it particuarly so I don’t eat it. She thought I was weird cos I didn’t!

    Reply
    • Kath says

      April 1, 2010 at 4:09 pm

      That’s just what we call them! The American(?) ones are big and fat and juicy seedy and waxy. English are really long and tender and you eat the skin with ease.

      Reply
  42. Donna says

    April 1, 2010 at 9:40 am

    A conference call on your ride home…if you’re driving…is pretty irresponsible. Since you’re an Oprah fan, you’re undoubtedly aware of her No Phone Zone campaign. The stories of victims of distracted driving are heartbreaking.
    http://www.oprah.com/packages/no-phone-zone.html

    Reply
  43. sarah (the SHU box) says

    April 1, 2010 at 9:56 am

    totally agree that ALLIEBARS are destined for greatness!!

    Reply
  44. Sam (My Sugar Obsession) says

    April 1, 2010 at 10:40 am

    i LOVE how you steamed your kale before you made the salad! raw kale scares me so the only way i know how to eat it is when it’s in the form of kale chips (sooo good). i’m definitely going to try this asap!

    Reply

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