No, I didn’t throw a few back
But I did have a shot portion cocktail and a shot glass milkshake tonight!
And….I FOUND CHOBANI!! I called Lowes Foods first to make sure they had it. And the best part? They were all on sale!! I got 2 big tubs and 2 of each small flavor. But since they’ll last until September I probably should have gotten more, but I didn’t know how much I’d like it.
The verdict? I tried the honey flavor and honestly, I think I’d rather have the plain one with my own honey drizzled on top. I think I’ll have similar feelings about the other flavors – why not put a cup’s worth of fresh blueberries for much more volume and less sugar? However, when fresh berries aren’t available, affordable, or the yogurt needs to be on-the-go = perfect solution. I can’t wait to taste the plain flavor, but I have to finish our open container of Fage first. I have a feeling I might like Fage better, but for 60% of the cost, I’ll pick the cheaper.
I really didn’t want to have this before dinner (I got home at 4:45) but I wanted to try it so we pushed dinner back until around 8:00. I spiked my chobani with another new find: Kashi Honey Sunshine!
I found HS and the new U cereal at Lowes. What’s with Harris Teeter being so behind the rest of the world!? I liked Honey Sunshine, but I prefer H2H, which I can buy in bulk at Costco. U is pretty calorie dense (more like a granola) so I think I will use it as a topping more than a base, but I still can’t wait to try it. Waiting until we’re out of HS before I open it though. If I can resist…
I also found Method candles majorly on sale!!
Cocktail Hour
While we were waiting for hunger to come to start dinner, the husband made a cocktail and made me a tiny one in a Cocktail glass. Basically an Old Fashioned minus the orange. I always get double cherries!
Dinner
The husband had plans to bake bread tonight so we centered dinner around a spelt loaf hot out of the oven.
Grilled veggie sandwiches with goat cheese and cilantro pesto. I ate mine open faced:
At the farm stand today I picked up some fresh okra and the husband did it cornmeal style again. It was more steamed than crispy from a crowded pan, but still good. With ketchup for dipping.
Girls On The Run
I am excited to share that I am going to be working with Girls On The Run this fall as a site volunteer for one of the girls running teams! GOTR is an after-school program for 3rd-8th grade girls that uses the power of running to help prepare girls for a lifetime of self-respect and healthy living. At the end of 12 weeks of training, they run in a 5K. I worked with the program when I was a camp counselor in college, and it’s a really fun way to get girls excited about running. I’ll be volunteering on Wednesday afternoons throughout the fall semester with 3rd-5th graders. I hope I can move up to assistant coach in the spring (I had too many schedule/lab conflicts this fall). I think it will be a perfect match for my career in wellness.
So while we prep for the season to start, I’ve been cutting brochure stuffers out the wazoo! I did 400 tonight while watching House Hunters on HGTV!
And lastly, the husband made a milkshake tonight with mint chocolate chip and brought me a shot’s worth. Perfect portion!
Adios!
HangryPants says
I had pesto in my dinner, too!
I am so happy you are working for GOTR. I looked into doing the same thing, but there is no existing team in my area and I knew I could not make the time commitment to start one myself. I look forward to reading about it.
– Heather
Melanie says
Hi Kath! Just wondering is Lowes is a local supermarket where you live in NC? I only know lowes the home improvement store and figured you probably didn’t find yogurt there!
I live in VA just outside DC and find that our Harris Teeter is slow to stock new products too!!
That sandwhich looks great!!
Melanie says
Oh I feel silly now because I read your post again and see that you called it Lowes Foods! LOL just disregard my post! 🙂
Jen (Simpsons quote girl) says
kath! girls on the run friggen rocks!
i donated in my best friend’s name as her bday one year. she is huge into working with kids in need AND a marathon runner. total perfect gift.
we even tried to open our own chapter here in philly and, well, we didn’t get great support from the main office unfortunately, so it never came together. congrats for supporting a great cause though!
if ya wanna outsource some voulnteer work – heh heh. 😉
SH says
We are the most behind in Toronto, where I live. We don’t have Fage, much fewer Kashi products, no Trader Joe’s, etc… I wonder if there are unique products that we have that can’t be found in the US? I’m sure there are some, but I can’t think of any right now. Maybe others will chime in…
B_Hlthy says
Lowes is in NC… and scattered through surrounding areas …
I TOTALLY went to sleep last night thinking “I should have bought more Chobani”
hahaha
and I went into work today and told all of my co-workers about it today (when i found Fage I told them about it and one of them got it and hated it! ) I didnt know if I would like Chobani or not.
I agree – I will stick to the chobani plain with fresh fruit and save the sugar and save the money vs fage/oikos.
I will enjoy the fruit ones I did buy for the mean time though.. a little sugar goes a long way!
P.S My fridge looks like that too!
Foodie (Fab and Delicious Food) says
The grilled veggie sandwich looks good! Maybe I’ll make that this week!
Rachel says
Your sandwich looks so good!
Good luck with GOTR!
Molly says
Grr….all of the greek yogurts where I live are so expensive…
Justy2003 says
I need to track down some Chobani. A girl at work had some the other day, but it didn’t seem as thick/creamy as Fage. However, if it’s a lot cheaper I may go for it anyway! How much are the small containers of Fage for everyone else? They’re about $2 each where I shop…is that about average?
GOTR sounds like it’s right up your alley…and definitely sounds like it’ll be a fun way to spend some of your (limited) free time!
Oh and the husband’s baking bread again…yum!
Molly says
Oh…I know this is mainly a foodie crowd, but for anyone who’s interested in the environment, check out the blog I started recently!
Rose says
Girls on the Run sounds like a great program, and I’m sure you’re going to really enjoy it. I’m so excited to hear how it goes for you!
Sammie says
I think that your volunteer job sounds awesome. It is great to get the kids involved in healthy activities at a young age. I am a huge fan of Chobani (they use hormone free dairy) but I agree with you on the fruit flavored cups, I would rather add something to a plain yogurt. Enjoy!!
caitlinbo (see bride run) says
as usual your dinner looks delicious! its exciting to hear you’re doing community service! i can’t wait to hear more… you rock 😉
have a nice night!
Ali says
I love the Girls on the Run program! It is a great program! As I third grade teacher, I cannot say enough good things about positive role models and organized physical activity for kids. You go girl!!
🙂
Heather says
LOVE the method candles- which kind did you get? We have Eucalyptus Mint in all of our bathrooms, but Fig is the best.
GOTR sounds like a cool program. Can’t wait to hear more about it!
M says
Hi Kath,
I completely agree about the yogurt. I bought one blueberry flavor, tried it and was not thrilled with it, but I didn’t want to be wasteful so I ate it anyway. I just thought the added blueberries were just too artificial. I definitely like the plain yogurt better when you mix in your own fresh or even frozen fruit.
I’m an elementary teacher in PA and my school has the after school program Girls On The Run. I didn’t realize that it was national program. I think it’s great that you’re getting involved with the organization. You’ll be an amazing role model.
Thanks for the blog! I enjoy reading it daily!
M
Liz_inTO says
SH, I’m in Toronto also, and I’m ALWAYS sad when I hear people talk about fage yogurt and trader joes! I’m trying to think of Canadian specific brands but I haven’t been to the states recently enough to think of anything
Brie says
I just had Chobani for the first time the other day and I loved it! I actually liked it better than Fage…but that may be because I accidentally bought the 2% fat instead of 0%. Oops.
GOTR! I had never heard of it before…it sounds like an awesome program. Good for you Kath for volunteering. I love it when I hear about other people my age giving some of their free time for a good cause (I volunteer with two different organizations).
Kath – can you give some more details about okra?? I am a Yankee and I’ve never eaten it, but I’m curious to try it! Thanks 🙂
Jordan says
It’s so weird to read that you bought groceries at Lowes, because down here in Florida, that’s a home improvements store, similar to Home Depot. Heh. I keep imagining you picking up some Chobani while loading lumber into your cart, heh.
Hayley says
SH and Liz, I’m from Toronto too! I’ve been trying to find Greek yogurt around here for the longest time, and I’ve even asked grocery stores why they don’t carry it. Apparently, there are legal issues with importing yogurt from the states. Actually, no dairy products at all can be brought over, or at least that is what Whole Foods told me! They only carry one Greek yogurt that is manufactured in Canada and it is full fat. I also find that there are SO many products in the states that we can’t get in Canada, it makes me so sad!
awudj says
thats so funny! i got the honey sunshine kashi cereal for the first time too. great minds think alike! i hope its good 🙂
thanks for all your hard work, kath! keep it up.
Little Black Dress says
Hmm, any dinner centered around bread sounds fabulous to me. And I love your baby drink- so cute!
Katie says
OH FUN!! Looks like you had a great night! OMGOsh those method candles I LIVE by!! I always have to have three in the house at one time. ahah.
Andrea says
love the candles!! the girls on the run organization looks so wonderful – it’s great to see that you’re so involved in the community too! 😀
Kaylie says
What do you think the difference in texture is b/w chobani and fage? I tried oikos, but hated it!
noodle says
It seems like a few of you are from Toronto..I live in Calgary and am going to Toronto at the end of the month. My boyfriend and I are major foodies and are looking forward to eating some good meals. We are staying in downtown Toronto for 4 days……do you recommend any good restaurants?? We will have a car…
Ellie says
Oh that new Kashi cereal again! Now I know it’s called U. I’ve looked for it in a few places (in Chicago) and I am really dying to try it since I saw it on Jenna’s blog. Right now I am in the Boston area, do any of you Boston blog readers know where to get it around here?!
sarah says
i did GOTR 1.5 years ago (as a 4th year med student when i had time!). i was an assistant coach and it was SO rewarding. our girls were so cute and many of them really enjoyed everything so much! i know charlotte is where the program was founded so i bet there is super heavy interest there. anyway, that’s so exciting!
Joyce K says
Hi Kath,
I usually eat my okra (we call it Lady’s fingers here in Singapore! haha) this way… spicy!
http://www.rasamalaysia.com/2006/08/recipe-malaysian-style-ladies-fingers.html
Just thought I’d share how we eat it on the other side of the world! 🙂
Love your blog
xx
Joyce
Sammy says
Boulder?
Hello Friends and the lovely Kath,
I’m going to be visiting my (very picky but healthy eating) sister in beautiful Boulder, CO this weekend, and I was wondering if anyone had any good dining spot recs? Healthy, yummy, yet not too fancy? (yeah, I know, lots of parameters). She just moved there, so she doesn’t have too many ideas yet either. Thanks!
Claire says
Ellie-I found the Kashi U at the Shaws by the Pru…unfortunately, I wasn’t the biggest fan, but good luck!
Kath, I am so happy to hear you are helping with GOTR (I can’t believe that I have never heard of it before!)…I remember my first race 5K at 10 years old and 10K at 13…running early in life has made it a lifelong passion!
C says
I love that honey sunshine cereal, it makes a nice dessert!
GOTR sounds like a wonderful organization, you rock!!
Sidi says
Chobani translated from Romanian is “shepherd” or “morons” ( in few cases)…
I am looking for a bike, too.
Christie says
I feel the same way about the yogurts I love chobani but after having the plain the other ones seem too sweet I would rather add my own toppings… but they are great on the go when you dont have time. The best is adding in a mini cliff bar!
Jenn says
Wow, the blogging world really is small! That’s so funny that you mention Girls on the Run, because I’m actually working with a company who is a big sponsor for my big project at work right now! I have my presentation today…should I mention, “Well you know, Kath is helping out…” 😉 I know you’ve had your celebrity sightings, so who knows what they’d say, right?!
I’m hoping you like the plain Chobani. I found that I like it better than Fage, and I’m hard to please because I don’t like Greek yogurt by itself – I have to sweeten it somehow!
Have a GREAT Friday, Kath 🙂
cindy says
Morning Kath-
cindy says
Morning Kath-
We have both Chobani & Fage up here in Buffalo, NY, I prefer the Fage. Stoneyfield also makes a greek yogurt that I tried. Fage wins hands down. The new Kashi cereals sound great. Have to keep cereal out of my house, it is one of my trigger foods and better off left at the store for me. Have a good weekend.
Ana76 says
I love Trader Joe’s 0% fat Greek yogurt. It is hormone free and has more calcium than Fage and is MUCH cheaper ($2.99 for a big 16 oz container). I put my own berries in (or honey/nuts if not in season). I can’t taste the difference between this and Fage, but I may have an unsophisticated palate!
Cathy says
I LOVE Chobani yogurt. I eat it every morning in the warmer months, with 1/2 cup of thawed frozen blueberries and 1/4 cup of Kashi’s Mountain Medley Granola. Yummmmmy!!! It keeps me going for about 3-4 hours.
Since I’ve started to eat the Chobani yogurt, I can’t eat regular yogurts, they taste like chemicals to me.
I’ve adjusted my budget fort he price.
Sarit says
To all the Toronto/Canada readers,
I am also very upset about the fact that there is no Greek yogurt anywhere here!!! However, I did
miraciously find Chobani yogurt one time (and last time) in Sobey’s supermarket… If I would have known they supply it so infrequently I would have bought the whole shelf!!!!!!
Anne P says
oh girls on the run! that’s such a great program! i forget how i heard about it but i remember reading all about it a couple years ago and being really impressed and wanting to get involved but there weren’t any near me at the time. that’s great you’re going to volunteer! how fun 🙂
SH says
noodle: What comes to mind right away is Canoe.
http://www.oliverbonacini.com/canoemovie.html
It’s on the 50-something floor of the TD Centre and you have excellent views. But, I’ve only been there during Summerlicious, which is a prix-fixe dining week. Otherwise, it’s really, really expensive. The bar, though, is very nice and faces the windows. It would be an excellent spot for a late day drink because the views really are amazing (out over Centre Island and the lake).
And, I will actually be in Calgary on business for a few days on the 18th!
Kath says
Melanie + Jordan ,
Lowes Foods is headquartered in Winston Salmon, NC (I believe) and Lowes Home Improvement is headquartered just up the road from Charlotte in Mooresville. We’ve got both here 🙂
Justy2003 + Kaylie ,
I agree that the Chobani didn’t seem to be as thick, which is what I love most about Fage. We’ll see how the other flavors are. My Fage is usually $1.79 a container. But I think it’s worth it – it’s THAT much better than regular store brand yogurts and has none of the sugar OR artificial sweeteners…
Molly ,
I think the health crowd and the environment crowd go hand in hand 🙂 Love your new blog!
Heather ,
Sweetwater and Lavender were all they had on sale. I haven’t smelled the fig but it would be appropriate for my new fig sampling! I have the Vanilla Pomme air freshener in our bed room and love it, and love the Sage one as well.
Brie ,
Here’s some background info on okra:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Okra
It’s kind of like a snap pea meets green bean? There are little white balls in it that seem scary but they are flavorless. Okra also has a nice gel ability to thicken soups and sauces. I love the texture. You just gotta try it!
Joyce K,
Yum recipe!! Funny name for okra 🙂
Jenn ,
Haha – if I ever do become famous I can be the spokesperson 🙂
Ana76 ,
I think I like TJ’s Greek the best too!! And you’re right its the cheapest. TJ’s isn’t that close to my house so it’s kind of a hike to get it. But then again so was Lowes. I need to remember to get TJ’s more often.
Kath
Micaela says
Hi Kath,
I love your blog! I stumbled upon it a month and a half ago and I haven’t missed a day since. I really enjoy what you have to say!
I have to agree about Chobani’s flavored yogurt cups, but I haven’t tried their plain yet. You’ll have to let us know how it is, as I love Greek yogurt but can’t bear coughing up the money for Fage at my grocery spots in New York — it’s almost $2 per cup!!
Also, those goat cheese & grilled veggie sandwiches look a-ma-zing!
– Micaela
JJ125 says
Awww… look at the cute little shot! In my house something like that would lead to the bf and I doing bad, bad things to our liquor cabinet…
Sami says
KATH!
I don’t know if you already know about this but. . .if you buy the Kashi U cereal you can take an online survey about it. After finishing you will recieve a Kashi coupon! [It’s either 5 or 10 dollars off] My mom took it for the both of us. Since she likes surveys is was quite the treat. =] I don’t know if you or anyone else would be interested. Just letting you know it’s avaliable. . .[check the inside of the box flap for details, haha]
Jill - GlossyVeneer says
That’s awesome that you’re working with Girls On the Run… it sounds like a great organization. Of course, I went to their site and clicked on locations…. the big empty white spot in the west is Nevada, where I live! No chapter here… I can’t wait to learn more about the program though.
KarenR says
I had never heard of GOTR, but now I have a million questions. I have a 9yo daughter who LOVES to run, and I would love to get her into this! The closest chapter to me is about an hour away, though. How often do they meet? Is it an everyday thing, or like once a week? Does anyone who’s been affiliated know the nuts and bolts stuff?
melisa says
What 5k are Girls on the Run doing this year? I know I saw them last year during Charlotte’s Jingle Jog in December. What a great organization!
Kris says
Noodle- if you like Thai, Golden Thai is fabulous. It’s right downtown TO. There are many cute/trendy/delicious restaurants all in a row on King St W….Joe Mama’s, Forget About It, La Fenice, etc.
If you want to venture just outside of the downtown core, I love La Bruchetta (on St. Clair).
Kath says
Sami ,
I’ll check when I open it! Thanks for the tip.
KarenR ,
It’s twice a week, but some are once a week. I’ll see if I can find more info about starting a chapter for you, if you’re interested.
melisa ,
Yep! It’s the Jingle Jog on Dec. 13th. (part of the Thunder Road Marathon).
Kath
Aimee says
Girls on the Run is an awesome program, I went through all the training and was going to be a site leader last Spring, and then only 2 girls signed up for my site so it was cancelled. There are a lot of sites around Pittsburgh, which are VERY popular, the one I picked just wasn’t. I can’t wait to hear how much you love it.
KarenR says
Thanks Kath, I looked at the info they had about starting a chapter and it seems quite involved. You basically have to start a non-profit first. I might just contact the one closest to me (just outside Boston) and drive my daughter if it doesn’t meet too often. I know she would love it! There are so few opportunities for kids to do any distance running, I want to encourage her while she loves it.
melisa says
Great!! I will be there too for Thunder Road! I’m planning on doing the half marathon!