My favorite shows of the past few years include:
LOST, Mad Men, Survivor (clearly), Nashville and…. So You Think You Can Dance!
When this summer’s season ended, I immediately snagged two tickets for the tour in Richmond. I gave my ticket to the first friend I found who said “I love that show!” Turns out my Survivor-obsessed friend Ellen also loves SYT and we had a blast together (this was her third or fourth tour!)
It was really exciting to see everyone dance in person! Valerie was my favorite of this season. Rudy and Ricky really stole the tour show.
Before the show Ellen and I went to Pasture to see what the original location is all about. {Sidebar: Pasture opened a second location here in Cville and I loved it. Sadly, they have re-branded into a BBQ place. Apparently the first concept wasn’t well received (I don’t know why!), but I’m not sure Cville needs more BBQ because we have great places already. Going to give it a try though.}
The Richmond location was just like the Cville one – as it used to be! We got the amazing pimento cheese and Ritz crackers. Black bean falafel. Carolina rice grits with sausage. Fried clams. Autumn brussels and butternut squash and fried pickles!
Turns out the server and Ellen went to high school together, so he brought us one of their house-made candy bars for dessert. Unbelievable – especially the crunchy pecan-honeycomb stuff on the side!
Moving on to less exciting meals, we kept things pretty simple the rest of the week.
I made Gimme Some Oven’s Enchilada soup again!
We made Cook Smarts fish tacos another night. Featuring catfish and cabbage!
And the Cook Smarts Wedding Soup with turkey meatballs and couscous –
And finally, Matt and I went on a date night to Rocksalt, which is our new favorite restaurant at Stonefield.
We were immediately sold on these mussels and frits
I had a cup of shrimp bisque – thick, rich and everything I had hoped for!
And Matt had this seared tuna entrée with beans and kale.
Moving backwards to lunch!
Leftover soup. The best!
Half of Mazen’s leftover hamburger with a side salad, cheese and clementine.
A mix of all kinds of delicious leftovers – chicken, spinach, cheese.
And lunch at Eppie’s with KK! I got the Santa Monica salad (my favorite) and enjoyed some of Mazen’s black beans and mac and cheese.
Oatmeal is on the menu! Classic whipped banana with Good Spread Peanut Butter on top.
Next up: eggs + toast with grapes.
I’ve been making double the oats and reheating them with some milk another day that week.
This bowl was a mash up of yogurt, chopped pear, granola, raw oats and peanut butter. French press a la Perfect Coffee!
And finally – yogurt with blueberry sauce, banana and peanut butter. Coffee always on the side!
Hope y’all have a great week! What are your favorite current shows? I know I need to watch Homeland…and I started Orange Is The New Black but am so sucked into Survivor that I can’t find time to watch it!
Kaila @healthyhelperblog! says
OMG I love italian wedding soup! I had totally forgotten about it though! Now I’m craving some and really want to make some. 🙂 Also, LOST is for sure the best series of all time. Incredible.
Maggie says
So cool to visit the “first” Pasture! I went to the new pastureQ and I have to say I won’t be returning :/ it’s a shame the first concept didn’t work out, but all I can hope for at this point is that something great replaces pastureQ (because I unfortunately don’t see it lasting..)
the pulled pork and beans were actually okay, but i didn’t like the slaw or the pulled chicken. i think the issue is like you said there are too many amazing bbq places for a mediocre one!
KathEats says
Aw bummer. Maybe they will settle on a hybrid concept?
Kate says
I’ve been a reader for maybe 6 months, but this is my first comment – I have to because I was actually at Pasture when you came in and I recognized you! Hopefully I didn’t stare too much or anything, I was just doing a double take that my internet blog reading was coming to life. 🙂 I happened to be in Richmond for a couple of days last week and Pasture was near my hotel. I also had pimiento cheese, the grits, and the brussels sprouts. Glad you had a good dinner!
KathEats says
Haha you should have said hello! Isn’t the pimento cheese amazing!
Becky says
Did you have one of of Pasture’s fabulous drink specials while you were there? (They are the handiwork of my friend Beth)
KathEats says
Just vino but I love The Richmond!
Lindsey @ Simply Lindsey says
I absolutely LOVE Pasture!! I went last February with my Mom when we were in Richmond for a girls weekend to do some wedding planning and we loved it!
Linda @ TheFitty says
I’m a huge fan of So You think you can dance! Can’t wait for the next season.
mary @ minutes per mile says
between homeland and house of cards (both DC political dramas) i vote house of cards. homeland gets pretty weird and creepy, haha
Michael Clare says
Oh my gosh! This post makes me long for home! I am from Newport News and My family lives in Cville, Richmond, and everywhere in between! I am currently In Western NY for college- anxiously awaiting break! I love SYT… but my favorite is Mad Men! I don’t have a TV but I cant wait until I can buy all of season 7!!!! 🙂
Sam @ Grapefruit & Granola says
I’m embarrassed to share my favorite shows because they are all trashy reality TV 🙂
Chantel says
LOVE Homeland and Orange Is The New Black! Another show that we just cruised through was The Killing on Netflix. Sucks you right in!
Melissa @battleofmarathonblog says
I really don’t watch tv! I don’t even have cable in my apartment. I do use my boyfriend’s Netflix account, though…Always Sunny is crushing it for us right now. Talk about binge watching.
So jealous of the food scene in your neck of the woods. Philly is great for Italian especially, but I live just far enough for little corner places to be inaccessible. Sigh.
Kristen says
homeland is a must, so good and addicting!! Love the suspense! My husband and I can’t wait for shameless to air!!! That’s another great show!! ???? have a wonderful weekend!!
Laura @SheEatsWell says
I love Orange is the New Black, I got sucked into it for 2 weeks this Summer. I highly recommend The Blacklist…watch season 1 and season 2 (the current one). It’s SO good and James Spader is eerily good.
Hannah @ eat, drink and save money says
Definitely OITNB! Also check out Blacklist. We are mildly obsessed right now since the first season is on Netflix. I’m also obsessed with all the Shonda Rhime shows on ABC on Thursdays. I love getting a snack and sitting down for Grey’s Anatomy, Scandal and How To Get Away With Murder. It’s a total girls night for me every week!
Tracy says
Homeland is so good! You need to watch House of Cards and Scandal!!!
Livi @ Eat, Pray, Work It Out says
Those fish tacos look amazing!!
Liz @ I Heart Vegetables says
Your meals always look so delicious, Kath! 🙂
Meghan says
Hi Kath
Your soup looks delicious. Can u share the recipe or not bc it’s cooksmarts? If not can u comment on the type of greens used?
KathEats says
I don’t think I can because cook smarts is a subscription but we used baby spinach
[email protected] says
I love SYTYCD! I did not watch this season, but the dancers are always incredible!! I love Suits, House of Cards and just started watching Scandal. Netflix nights are pretty great 🙂
Lynn @ The Actor’s Diet says
I’ve been binge watching so many shows the past few months! My favorites have included Transparent, Black Window, and The Chair.
Emily says
I am really into Orange is the New Black – I am almost done with Season 2! Great show. Binge watching is the best.
I am OBSESSED with Scandal. We’re also watching House of Cards – season 2 of that as well.
Michele says
Scandal!! Love it!!!
BJ says
So is Perfect Coffee a brand?
KathEats says
It’s a subscription coffee service
Elisabeth says
I watch way too much TV, but there are just so many good shows now – thank God for DVRs! 😉
I like the hour dramas best, especially procedurals. I’m currently loving The Blacklist (hate that it’s on a winter break…), Forever (probably my current fav), Elementary, Blue Bloods, Hawaii Five-O and Person of Interest.
Shana says
When I can tear myself away from cooking and decorating shows, I found myself getting totally hooked on How to Get Away with Murder. It started out a little rough but totally sucked me in! I can’t wait for the new season to begin.
aimee says
does mazen also eat the dinners you prepare? if not do you guys make him something different?
KathEats says
Some of the time. Sometimes he gets leftovers from another dinner he loved. It depends on what we make! We try to offer him what we’re eating every night.
Natalie @ The Ravenous Mommy says
Can’t go wrong with homemade candy barss 🙂
I LOVED Lost, except for that crappy ending 🙁
Alex @ Delish Knowledge says
Pasture! One of my favorite places to eat when I visit home! I just called my mom after reading this to make sure we have time to eat here over the New Year! The pimento cheese is amazing!! Next time you head to Richmond you need to check out Southern Season- it’s like Sur la Table & whole foods in one! I went last time I was home and can’t wait to go back 🙂
KathEats says
I love Southern Season but haven’t been in ages!
Kayla says
Kath,
Where are you watching the past seasons of survivor?! My boyfriend and I are newly-obsessed and already up-to-date on the current season. We want to go back and watch the older seasons!!
KathEats says
I watch them on Vudu because it’s connected to my BluRay player and TV (verses having to watch on a computer screen). If you have Chromecast though, you can find a ton of them on Amazon Prime. I’d recommend watching them all in a row!