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You are here: Home / Lifestyle / The Great Thaw

January 2, 2010

The Great Thaw

So so so so so very very glad to be home!!! I love my house. I love my computer

:mrgreen: this !

The ride home was quick, and two conference call interviews kept me busy. We stopped into EarthFare to pick up a week’s worth of fruit, veggies + dairy. I iPhone-snapped a shot:

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We came home to a FA-reezing cold house!! I had the heat on hold at about 50* and I think the house was even colder. We were worker bees for about 2 hours straight unpacking. Unpacking from Christmas is the worst because you have gifts to unwrap and put away too! I was going to do some kind of workout this afternoon, but I decided unpacking was a workout in itself. You’d think all that moving would have warmed us up, but we were freezing straight to dinner. ALSO, the whole house was chilled to the bone because every time I’d open a drawer cold air would puff into my face!

I was also planning a snack when I got home but my busyness made me forget to have one and soon enough dinner was on the table.

Matt picked out a celery root and a bag of parsnips at the grocery store to put into a soup.

The result was a thick root soup with a nice bite to it!

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Ingredients:

  • 1 celery root, peeled and chopped
  • ~6 parsnips, chopped
  • 1 russet potato, chopped
  • 2 carrots, chopped
  • ~3 cups of chicken broth
  • ~3 cloves garlic
  • To taste: cinnamon, nutmeg, red pepper flakes, salt and pepper, maple syrup

To-Do:

  1. Brown veggies and garlic in large pot on high.
  2. Pour on broth.
  3. Add seasonings.
  4. Reduce to low and simmer for a while until veggies are tender to the bite.
  5. Mash with potato masher.
  6. Finish with maple syrup

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The maple finish was stellar! OH – and that’s my new Anthropologie bowl Santa brought me!! Love those bowls.

On the side I had some Sea Salt Melba toasts, which were part of the shipment I was sent to review a while back. Also presented in a new Anthropologie dish!

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Here’s its sister so you can see the design

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These melbas were the best flavor yet!!

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Dinner was served with tea to help us thaw

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We had some packages that the neighbors captured for us while we were gone.

Guess who?!

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POP!

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And a really fun surprise from VeggieGirl!!

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Organic peanut butter bonbons!

"Pink Himalayan salt infused into peanut butter and milk chocolate topped with Maldon salt"

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I had one for dessert – HOLY MOLY this was good!!!! The salt was incredibly flavorful and the peanut butter subtle and rich.

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Thank you so much Liz for your friendship!

Off to drink more water. I think the combo of marsh-flavored water and my toxifying NYE left me as dried up as a grape in the desert

24 hours until I’m going to bed for my first full-time job week again! It’s been 2 years and I’m scared.

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  1. VeggieGirl says

    January 2, 2010 at 8:42 pm

    Delurking from my hiatus (since you informed me that you posted, haha 😀 ) to say you’re most welcome, and here’s to continuing our friendship in 2010!!

    Reply
  2. Gracie says

    January 2, 2010 at 8:52 pm

    Those chocolates look TO DIE. Yum.

    Reply
  3. Food Makes Fun Fuel says

    January 2, 2010 at 8:53 pm

    Those bon bons look so good! What company were they?

    Reply
    • Kath says

      January 2, 2010 at 8:54 pm

      Sorry – forgot to add that!

      http://www.vosgeschocolate.com/

      Reply
  4. Hillary (Nutrition Nut on the Run) says

    January 2, 2010 at 8:54 pm

    Those Anthro dishes are super cute. What is the full-time job you will be doing?

    Reply
    • Kath says

      January 2, 2010 at 8:55 pm

      https://www.katheats.com/crunch/

      Reply
  5. Hillary (Nutrition Nut on the Run) says

    January 2, 2010 at 8:54 pm

    P.S. Welcome HOME!

    Reply
  6. Kristen @ Change of Pace says

    January 2, 2010 at 8:58 pm

    BRRRR!!! Glad you had a safe trip! 🙂 Get warm!

    Reply
  7. Lauren@ Reading and Running says

    January 2, 2010 at 8:58 pm

    I love the Anthropologie dishware!! Their stuff is so very cute!

    Reply
  8. theemptynutjar says

    January 2, 2010 at 8:59 pm

    You guys look so cute. Glad you got back safe and your soup is very delish looking. Your skills are beyond me.

    Reply
  9. amanda says

    January 2, 2010 at 9:04 pm

    Yummm bon bons. They have the best combo in the world peanut butter and chocolate!

    Reply
  10. jac says

    January 2, 2010 at 9:09 pm

    wow.. great to have presents at your doorstep!

    Reply
  11. Ashley says

    January 2, 2010 at 9:19 pm

    That soup looks tasty–I might have to try to make it (without the potatoes, since I’ve sworn them off for three months).

    Reply
  12. Karla says

    January 2, 2010 at 9:25 pm

    What an interesting sounding soup! I love the spice combination! Hope you have a warm night!

    Reply
  13. Jessie (Vegan-minded) says

    January 2, 2010 at 9:26 pm

    Anthropologie has the cutest dishes! I have those bowls in green and blue and I love them. Interested to hear about your full-time job. 🙂

    Reply
  14. Katie says

    January 2, 2010 at 9:33 pm

    Pop chips gifts!

    WOOP WOOP!

    Happy 2010,

    Katie

    Reply
  15. Deva (Voracious Vorilee) says

    January 2, 2010 at 9:37 pm

    Those chocolates look divine! I think you will do wonderfully during your first week back doing full-time work, just remember to breathe 🙂

    Reply
  16. Fei Fei says

    January 2, 2010 at 9:39 pm

    Cute Anthropologie dishes! I popped into one of those stores over Christmas break and ooh and ahhed over their home outfitter section 🙂 Best of luck on your first intern position, Kath!

    Reply
  17. Eileen says

    January 2, 2010 at 9:44 pm

    Nice looking soup! I’ve made several variations of your root vegetable “stoup” this fall/winter, and I love it. I’ll have to try this one, too.

    Welcome back!

    Reply
  18. Amelia says

    January 2, 2010 at 9:45 pm

    Love the Anthro dishes! I think that store is the best for home goods – and they’re more affordable than the clothing. 😉 I have a set of mugs from Anthro that I adore.

    Reply
  19. Jil says

    January 2, 2010 at 9:45 pm

    Love the Anthropologie dish! so cute! Those chocolates look divine…yumm. and popchips…yess. Love them!!

    Reply
  20. Mara @ What's for Dinner? says

    January 2, 2010 at 9:51 pm

    mmmm vosges is the BEST 🙂
    Happy New Year, Kath!

    Reply
  21. Diana says

    January 2, 2010 at 9:52 pm

    Welcome home! Good thing you guys had the cozy soup to warm you up…poor Matt looks frigid!

    Those chocolates sound yummy! 🙂

    Reply
  22. Nicole says

    January 2, 2010 at 10:01 pm

    Working full-time is so over-rated : ) Pop Chips are the best — so many flavors and way less servings per bag than other potato chips meaning you can pop way more before you should stop. That’s what I tell myself, anyways! I’m about to get some unpacking done myself…ugh!

    Reply
  23. Sharon @ What Is Sharon Doing Now?! says

    January 2, 2010 at 10:10 pm

    Yes, those organic peanut butter bonbons look delish!

    Reply
  24. Erin says

    January 2, 2010 at 10:15 pm

    That soup looks fantastic — I’m definitely going to make that soup this week. 🙂

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

    January 2, 2010 at 10:20 pm

    Love the in-action grocery shot. 😉 And that warm dinner sounds delicious to heat things up!

    Reply
  26. courtney says

    January 2, 2010 at 10:21 pm

    Wait, you turned the heat on again once you came home, right?? I think it is time 🙂 Have a good rest of the weekend, and good luck getting back to the real world for all of us…

    P.S. VeggieGirl is awesome. Just had to say that.

    Reply
  27. Anna @ Newlywed, Newly Veg says

    January 2, 2010 at 10:25 pm

    Love anthropologie dishes! I almost bought those bowls myself, but had NO room in my suitcase 🙁

    Welcome home, and good luck next week!

    Reply
  28. *Andrea* says

    January 2, 2010 at 10:31 pm

    what a nice gift from the uber-generous VEGGIE GIRL!!! the melba toasts sounds yummy with a nice warm stew. i love salty things 😉

    Reply
  29. Karmen @ Fit Twentysix says

    January 2, 2010 at 10:39 pm

    I love Vosges chocolates, especially the Mo’s Dark Chocolate Bacon Bar..probably a little too much, but chocolate and bacon are of my favorite things! Who knew they’d be so awesome together??

    I’m sure it’s nice to finally be home. Good luck tomorrow on your first day!

    Reply
  30. Penny says

    January 2, 2010 at 10:52 pm

    Ohhhh, I have been wanting to try Vosges! What a nice friend you have!

    Reply
  31. Cynthia (It All Changes) says

    January 2, 2010 at 10:53 pm

    Nothing like a good soup and tea to warm ya up. I’m sure it’s good to be home.

    Reply
  32. Estela @ Weekly Bite says

    January 2, 2010 at 11:06 pm

    I pretty much like sea salt on anything/everything 🙂

    Glad you’re home 🙂

    Reply
  33. Chelsea says

    January 2, 2010 at 11:11 pm

    Those chocolates look so good. The “To-Do” made me laugh-VERY appropriate.

    Reply
  34. lynn (The Actors Diet) says

    January 2, 2010 at 11:19 pm

    it must be so nice to be home! i still have a few more days left of my vacay….

    Reply
  35. Rachel says

    January 2, 2010 at 11:36 pm

    Those chocolates look amazing!

    Reply
  36. Cat says

    January 2, 2010 at 11:46 pm

    Good luck at your job this week! It’ll probably be a nice change from the classes and homework you’ve had to do for the past two years.

    I love your Anthropologie bowls. Very cute!

    Reply
  37. Katie says

    January 3, 2010 at 1:27 am

    That soup look so great and easy! And i love those melba toasts. I usually get the roasted garlic flavor, but I’ll have to try the sea salt next time.

    Reply
  38. Lisa (bakebikeblog) says

    January 3, 2010 at 2:49 am

    oooh that soup looks delicious 🙂 A perfect cold night’s dinner 🙂

    Reply
  39. Tasha - The Clean Eating Mama says

    January 3, 2010 at 3:56 am

    Welcome home!

    Reply
  40. Frogs and Men@ Paris Food Blog says

    January 3, 2010 at 4:22 am

    the soup looks so hearty and cozy. i need to start cooking more with parsnips! it is cold here too, i think you have inspired me to make a lentil soup.

    oh i miss greek yogurt! have you tried fage? it used to be my favorite!

    Reply
  41. Jeanette says

    January 3, 2010 at 5:05 am

    I love your new latte bowls! Your unique dishes / placemats always make your meals look so elegant 🙂 I’m envious!!

    Reply
  42. Jenn (www. j3nn.net ) says

    January 3, 2010 at 5:45 am

    LOL, I cracked up at “Puff of cold air” ! 😆

    Cute bowl + dishes. I LOVE dishes. You guys always make the best looking stewps! And OMG, those PB bonbons 😯 Sweet + salty = SCORE!

    Jenn

    Reply
  43. Madelin @ What is for breakfast? says

    January 3, 2010 at 6:16 am

    Hope you warm up soon! Love the plates 🙂

    Reply
  44. rungirlrunn says

    January 3, 2010 at 9:20 am

    Welcome home 🙂

    Reply
  45. Jenny says

    January 3, 2010 at 9:51 am

    2 hardest things about coming home from trips: freezing cold house and unpacking! At least you had that nice looking soup to warm you up 🙂

    I went to Anthropologie and seriously contemplated buying some of those bowls yesterday! Green was definitely my favorite 🙂

    Reply
  46. Heather @ The Joyful Kitchen says

    January 3, 2010 at 10:02 am

    i’m feelin’ you on the freezing house thing…when we got home there was extra snow piled up around the house and we hadn’t left the heat on at all….yikes! Santa brought me a stack of those bowls and the baby ones too, and I couldn’t be more excited! 🙂

    Reply
  47. Freya @ foodfitnessandfreya.wordpress.com says

    January 3, 2010 at 10:16 am

    Ok I’m jealous twice already in this post!
    That soup looks SO comforting and SO delicious!
    And then the peanut butter chocolates…why do England not do more things like that!?

    Reply
  48. Jenna says

    January 3, 2010 at 10:20 am

    Glad you are back home! Soup looks like it was the perfect meal to warm you up!
    I loveee anthropologie! I just bought my first bowl there a fwmew weeks ago and it I
    is super cute!
    Wow those pb Bon bons look so great!!
    Jenna

    Reply
  49. Heather says

    January 3, 2010 at 10:37 am

    Those pb bon bons look so good! I’d probably eat a couple chips with one. I love a little bit salty and sweet combo.

    Reply
  50. Christy says

    January 3, 2010 at 1:13 pm

    Perfect warm dinner for a chilly night! 🙂 Good luck with the work week!

    Reply
  51. Carolyn says

    January 4, 2010 at 8:29 pm

    Those bonbons sound delicious!

    Reply
  52. Susie says

    January 5, 2010 at 3:25 pm

    Your hubby sounds like a gem! It is my dream to marry a man who shares my love of health food and cooking!

    Reply

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