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You are here: Home / Lifestyle / Sweet Home Sweet

January 7, 2012

Sweet Home Sweet

Surprise! We’re in North Carolina : )

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Kanz and I came home for the night to celebrate a belated Christmas with my family. We’re staying at Larbs and Matt’s urban loft in Durham, but we stopped through my parents’ house to say hi to Lillis Billis and use the facilities. We also had a snack of cheese and crackers!

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At the loft we got started on more apps and a few drinks – including Matt’s latest homebrew transported in a growler. [Also got to pay a visit to Sarah!!]

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Larbs and Dad worked on a great dinner

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My dad’s famous London Broil

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Brussels sprouts

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Grilled Great Harvest bread

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And delicious whipped sweet potatoes!

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Plus a spicy syrah

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After dinner we exchanged gifts. Mom got me a Davidson plate!

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I gave her a Buzz necklace (her nickname)

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We got dad a beer tumbler of his favorite flavor (which he says he can no longer get). Thankfully he also appreciates fine craft beers!

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Matt trying on Matt’s bowtie!

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Love this bottle of wine we got too!

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Matt’s birthday is next week, so Larbs surprised him with a cake!

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29 years young!

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It was an awesome carrot cake from Whole Foods

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Plus we had some leftover Christmas goodies

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Dad also insisted we finish the Christmas eggnog – it’s now gone!

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Full of sugar, gifts and family time, I’m ready for bed!

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  1. Katelyn @ Chef Katelyn says

    January 7, 2012 at 10:46 pm

    That necklace is so vintage-tastic. Belongs on Etsy, I swear. Being home is one of the greatest things in the world, especially when you’re home from college. And then you want to be back.

    SoCo Egg Nog? —- there really is a God.

    Reply
    • KathEats says

      January 7, 2012 at 10:53 pm

      It’s from Etsy!

      Reply
  2. Krissy - Shiawase Life says

    January 7, 2012 at 10:50 pm

    Fun!!!

    Reply
  3. [email protected] says

    January 7, 2012 at 10:54 pm

    My Mom had that egg nog too and it was awesome – STRONG – but yummy.

    I haven’t had London broil in forever, your dad did a great job! 🙂

    Reply
  4. Mom says

    January 7, 2012 at 11:05 pm

    Love my Buzz necklace. Thanks!

    Reply
  5. Cara @ I Don't Believe in Diets says

    January 7, 2012 at 11:06 pm

    It looks like a magnificent celebration. So cute.

    Reply
  6. Khushboo says

    January 7, 2012 at 11:08 pm

    Looks like a great evening to get rid of the lingering Holiday blues! Is Matt a big b-ball player?

    Reply
    • KathEats says

      January 8, 2012 at 8:39 am

      Haha – no – he’s my dad’s old bball birthday guy

      Reply
  7. Bee Goes Bananas says

    January 7, 2012 at 11:08 pm

    It looks like you guys had a wonderful time in North Carolina!

    Happy [early] birthday Matt!!

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  8. Averie @ Love Veggies and Yoga says

    January 7, 2012 at 11:17 pm

    southern comfort nog, never heard of that one…I bet it was good!

    Happy early bday to Matt…I love the cake topper! And I love carrot cake.

    What a fun little surprise trip down to celebrate a belated xmas with the fam. Glad you guys could do this!

    Reply
  9. Ashley @ Coffee, Cake and Cardio says

    January 7, 2012 at 11:33 pm

    Isn’t being home with family the greatest? I’m glad y’all are having fun!

    Reply
  10. Jen says

    January 7, 2012 at 11:35 pm

    Carrot cake – (one of) my faves. Happy early birthday to Matt…and belated Christmas to you and your family! 🙂

    Reply
  11. Angel7 says

    January 7, 2012 at 11:37 pm

    Wow!!! … That London Broil looks AMAZING/mouthwatering!!! I love meat, and that makes me hungry for it!!!

    http://faithfulsolutions.blogspot.com/

    Reply
  12. Janelle says

    January 7, 2012 at 11:54 pm

    Wow that looks wonderful -Now u have me wanting carrot cake ! I can’t believe how much you look like your dad !

    Reply
    • KathEats says

      January 8, 2012 at 8:39 am

      Haha really!?

      Reply
      • Janelle says

        January 8, 2012 at 9:55 am

        Yes ! The splitting image

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        • Mom says

          January 8, 2012 at 10:23 am

          She acts like him too, sometimes…

          Reply
          • Jen says

            January 8, 2012 at 10:38 am

            LOL – Mom: the “…” makes me wonder if that’s good or bad?! 🙂

            Reply
          • Mom says

            January 8, 2012 at 10:42 am

            95% good. 5% bad!

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            • Jen says

              January 8, 2012 at 11:11 am

              Haha. Aren’t we all?! 🙂

              Reply
              • Janelle says

                January 8, 2012 at 11:57 am

                Lol I’m sure kath is always lovely 🙂

                Reply
  13. Sunya says

    January 8, 2012 at 12:35 am

    Okay Kath, it not so weird that the other day when I had overnight oats and so did you but now I am kinda amazed that tonight I am having a glass of syrah while reading your blog and picked up a bottle of Seven Hills Malbec today at a local shop. Seems we are both having a very good evening! Enjoy your family time!!

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    • KathEats says

      January 8, 2012 at 8:39 am

      🙂

      Reply
  14. Stacy @ Say It With Sprinkles says

    January 8, 2012 at 12:44 am

    Aww how fun that you got to have a little Christmas celebration in January! =)

    Reply
  15. Cait's Plate says

    January 8, 2012 at 1:05 am

    Ah yay! So fun 🙂 Enjoy NC!

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  16. Lynn @ the actor's diet says

    January 8, 2012 at 1:44 am

    Mmm my bday cake was from whole foods too. Just ate a frozen leftover piece for dinner!

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

    January 8, 2012 at 2:23 am

    That’s cool that you guys get to see each other even if it wasn’t exactly on xmas. 🙂 Everything looks delicious, your dad rocked the Broil. Enjoy your time at home!

    Reply
  18. Roxanne says

    January 8, 2012 at 3:53 am

    Once the eggnogs are gone from the stores, that’s when the the holidays are officially over… 🙁

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  19. Dorota says

    January 8, 2012 at 4:31 am

    Hi Kath,
    Awesome you got to catch up with the family!
    Looks like such a fun & wonderful celebration.
    Hope you enjoy the rest of your stay.
    –Dorota

    Reply
  20. Kinley @ Better Off Barefoot says

    January 8, 2012 at 6:51 am

    That London Broil looks amazing!

    Reply
  21. Brittnie (A Joy Renewed) says

    January 8, 2012 at 6:54 am

    What a lovely night. That London Broil looks amazing!

    Reply
  22. J Lo S says

    January 8, 2012 at 7:08 am

    Oh, what a beautiful necklace! Wish I were your mom 🙂

    Reply
  23. Stephanie @ Ultra Ambitious says

    January 8, 2012 at 7:47 am

    Looks like a very fun night! Whole Foods makes such awesome cakes, I bet the carrot cake was delicious 🙂

    Reply
  24. Rebecca @ Naturally Healthy and Gorgeous says

    January 8, 2012 at 7:58 am

    I’ve always wanted to try WF carrot cake!

    Reply
  25. Katie @ Peace Love & Oats says

    January 8, 2012 at 9:00 am

    I love it, one more holiday celebration! and those whipped sweet potatoes look delicious!

    Reply
  26. Sarah says

    January 8, 2012 at 9:22 am

    As much as I love egg nog, I can only handle it for so long. Thank goodness it’s seasonal!!

    Reply
  27. [email protected] Broken Cookies Don't Count says

    January 8, 2012 at 9:24 am

    You can’t beat brussel sprouts and sweet potatoes!

    Reply
  28. Katie @ Talk Less, Say More says

    January 8, 2012 at 9:25 am

    Looks like a fun night with family! 🙂

    Reply
  29. Lauren @ What Lauren Likes says

    January 8, 2012 at 9:33 am

    I love the necklace! Looks like an awesome night 🙂

    Reply
  30. Susan H. @ The Food Allergy Chronicles says

    January 8, 2012 at 9:34 am

    Family and Christmas go hand in hand…what a wonderful time it looks like you all had together! Love Carrrot Cake…the cream cheese icing is always my favourite part!

    Reply
  31. Julie H. of Spinach and Sprinkles says

    January 8, 2012 at 9:52 am

    You must have had a wonderful time! Family make the heart so happy 🙂 …..The delicious birthday cake is calling my name, I think I should make carrot cake cookies TODAY!

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    • Jessica says

      January 8, 2012 at 10:05 am

      Carrot cake cookies?! Do tell! Next week is my brother’s birthday and carrot cake is his favorite!

      Reply
      • Jen says

        January 8, 2012 at 10:39 am

        Google carrot cake cookies and recipes pop up. Or you could always just take the cake batter but form it into small cookie balls on a baking sheet instead. (Sometimes I just a Muffin Top pan).

        Reply
      • Julie H. of Spinach and Sprinkles says

        January 8, 2012 at 2:18 pm

        I am debating between a carrot cake cookie and a carrot cake bar….
        Carrot cake cookie recipe I’d use: http://ohsheglows.com/2010/11/20/itty-bitty-carrot-cake-cookies/
        Carrot cake bar recipe I’d use: http://spinachandsprinkles.wordpress.com/2011/07/11/carrot-cake-anyone/

        Reply
  32. Alexandria says

    January 8, 2012 at 10:16 am

    It looks like you had a great time with your family, even if the celebration is belated. 🙂 Where, oh where is that necklace from? My mom’s name means the bee, so I’m always looking for things like that!

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    • KathEats says

      January 8, 2012 at 10:45 am

      It’s from Etsy, although I can’t remember the shop name right now. But if you search for “Bee necklace” you might easily find it?

      Reply
      • Alexandria says

        January 9, 2012 at 8:51 pm

        Thanks Kath!

        Reply
  33. Kelly @ Vegolosophy says

    January 8, 2012 at 11:35 am

    mmmm sweet potato’s and brussel sprouts, my kind of dinner! I LOVE brussel sprouts, especially with a dash of maple and salt..YUM! And that carrot cake to top it off, WOW!

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  34. Emily @LivingLongfellow says

    January 8, 2012 at 11:55 am

    Wow, is your brother in law related to Matt? They could be brothers! That dinner looks delicious!

    Reply
    • KathEats says

      January 8, 2012 at 1:29 pm

      No, but they do resemble each other! His name is actually Matt too 🙂

      Reply
  35. Keri says

    January 8, 2012 at 11:55 am

    We have been loving Syrahs lately–but always seem to grab the same label. Do you have favorites?

    Also, I definitely will be making Brussels sprouts this week. Those look so so good!

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    • KathEats says

      January 8, 2012 at 1:30 pm

      I am horrible with wine labels but I love anything from Sonoma!

      Reply
  36. Hannah @ Eat, Drink and Save Money says

    January 8, 2012 at 11:58 am

    Family time is the best. Enjoy your time with them!

    Reply
  37. Emily says

    January 8, 2012 at 12:15 pm

    Loving that necklace you got for your mom. Its gorgeous!

    Reply
  38. [email protected] says

    January 8, 2012 at 12:26 pm

    That’s my nickname too! When I was young they called me Bee, because I was as busy as one. Eventually it went to Buzz. That necklace is so very cool, I love it. Interesting, original gifts that have meaning are the best.

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  39. Christine (The Raw Project) says

    January 8, 2012 at 12:26 pm

    How fun and I adore that necklace too, so nice to extend the holiday celebration!

    Reply
  40. Ida says

    January 8, 2012 at 12:44 pm

    who is Kanz??????????????

    Reply
    • KathEats says

      January 8, 2012 at 1:30 pm

      It’s my matt’s nickname!

      Reply
  41. Matthew says

    January 8, 2012 at 12:45 pm

    The pictures on this blog are amazing! You must be a photographer too. Keep up the awesome work and we look forward to following.

    Matthew

    Reply
    • KathEats says

      January 8, 2012 at 1:31 pm

      Thanks Matthew. I’m not a pro photographer, but I’ve been taking dozens of photos daily for over 4 years!

      Reply
  42. Angela @ Happy Fit Mama says

    January 8, 2012 at 1:31 pm

    That’s so nice that you could spend time with your family for a belated holiday. The brussel sprouts, sweet potatoes, and carrot cake – my kind of celebration!

    Reply
  43. Lexi @ Cura Personalis Foodie says

    January 8, 2012 at 2:01 pm

    Mmmm love carrot cake! That meal looks like something straight out of a restaurant 🙂

    Reply
  44. Anna says

    January 8, 2012 at 2:03 pm

    Thst picture of your sister in the kitchen could totally be you!!

    Reply
  45. Allison says

    January 8, 2012 at 5:00 pm

    Grilled bread- great idea! BTW, it’s always fun reading anything about Davidson because my elementary school and still BFF went there [graduated in May] and loved it! Were you in an eating house?!

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    • KathEats says

      January 8, 2012 at 7:43 pm

      Yeah I started out in Connor and finished in Warner!

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      • Allison says

        January 9, 2012 at 7:49 am

        She was in Connor! Small world…

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  46. Darlene says

    January 8, 2012 at 5:26 pm

    Tell your Dad they still sell Schaffer in NY!!

    Reply
  47. Betty says

    January 8, 2012 at 6:55 pm

    And who can sing the jingle for Schaffer….? I cracked up when I scrolled down to the picture to see the Schaffer – what’s next ? Genny or Ballentine? Did Dad spend time up north? Looks great all.

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  48. BriiHappy says

    January 8, 2012 at 7:08 pm

    Kath – that necklace is adorable. If you can remember the name of the artist that would be great. I tried looking on etsy but couldn’t find that exact one, and it would be a perfect gift! Thanks!

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    • KathEats says

      January 8, 2012 at 7:43 pm

      Found it!

      Reply
      • KathEats says

        January 8, 2012 at 7:44 pm

        Here! http://www.etsy.com/transaction/65354818

        Reply
  49. Zoe @ loseweightandgainhealth says

    January 9, 2012 at 4:52 am

    I am intrigued (coming from London, England) – what is a “London Broil” ? It looked wonderful.

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    • KathEats says

      January 9, 2012 at 9:35 am

      Apparently it has nothing to do with London!

      It’s basically a broiled or grilled flank steak: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/London_broil

      Reply
  50. Janiek says

    January 9, 2012 at 5:48 am

    Wow, can you believe, at 28 (almost 29) you have your own well-doing buisness… That’s pretty amazing!

    Reply
    • KathEats says

      January 9, 2012 at 9:36 am

      I am 29 🙂 But yes, it’s quite amazing!

      Reply
  51. Katie says

    January 9, 2012 at 9:24 am

    Hi! Great post per usual 🙂 Random question-do you have any idea where your sister got that dining table?? I’m in the market for a new one and love the almost-hammered look of the top. Thanks!

    Reply
    • KathEats says

      January 9, 2012 at 9:36 am

      I believe she got it at World Market

      Reply
  52. Jackie says

    January 9, 2012 at 10:29 am

    That house (I assume your parents’) is beautiful!!!! It reminds me so much of my childhood home — it’s an historic farmhouse with the same style, color, roof, siding and shutters.

    Reply
  53. Kavi @ Lab to Fab says

    January 9, 2012 at 10:47 am

    Seems like everyone got really cool, unique gifts! The necklace is awesome!

    Reply
  54. BriiHappy says

    January 9, 2012 at 3:13 pm

    Thanks for the Etsy Website link Kath!!

    Reply
  55. Emily Reiter says

    January 15, 2012 at 6:21 pm

    This is awesome, someone sent me a link — I am the maker of the Buzz necklace (owner of Luccichio & Co on Etsy). Thanks for sharing it, Kath! Exciting to see my creation “in print.” 🙂 xo, Emily

    Reply
    • KathEats says

      January 15, 2012 at 10:50 pm

      Hey Emily! My mom loved the necklace!!! Thanks for stopping by 🙂

      Reply

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