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October 20, 2009

Thrice Baked

Thanks for all of your congratulations! We are so excited 🙂 To answer> your questions:

  • We’re moving to Charlottesville, Virginia, likely late next summer, where the bakery will be (the location has long since been decided).
  • We’re hoping to open doors next fall, although it could be longer if we hit snags. It usually takes at least a year to open doors.
  • I’ll have plenty of time to finish my R.D. and internship, which is over in July, before we move.
  • I am not sure when I’ll finish my masters (there is a masters program for R.D.s at JMU in VA that I’ve researched)
  • And I have no idea where my career will take me, but I will be working at the bakery – likely more on the PR + marketing + owner responsibilities + event side where my interests and experience lie. Of course I still love nutrition and hope to continue my career as a pro blogger, online nutrition consultant, recipe developer and freelance writer on the side.

Ahhhh home. It’s so comforting and inviting to be here again 🙂

We spent the evening unpacking from our trip and sucking up dead bugs in the vacuum. Hopefully the colder weather has taken its toll on the population that spies on me at night!

Dinner came in baked form and we worked with what we had in the house: squash!

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When I go out of town I like to keep a root veggie in the kitchen for the return dinner and use pantry staples to round it out. (And I always grab a banana from the hotel or airport for breakfast!)

For these Curry Stuffed Squash, we baked an acorn and a delectica squash at 425* face down in a pan of water for about 30 minutes until they were fork tender.

In the meantime we cooked a cup of brown rice with a few tsp of curry powder and some raisins.

When the squash were ready, we stuffed them with the rice, some microwaved hot apple, cinnamon, pumpkin seeds and some of BethT‘s plum jam!

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The dish was great! I ate some of the squash skin (it gets very tender) but I didn’t eat it all mostly because I don’t want to hurt my intestines with too much fiber!

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We had quite a bit of mail arrive while we were gone.

First, some Intentional Chocolate.

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Do you guys believe the way food is cooked impacts the person who eats it? Intentional Chocolate does. This is the intention embedded into each piece:

"Whomever consumes this chocolate will manifest optimal health and function at physical, emotional, and mental levels, and in particular, will enjoy an increased sense of energy, vitor and well-being for the benefit of man-kind.’

A double-blind, placebo-controlled pilot study published in Explore: The Journal Of The Science and Healing (Oct. 2007) found that one ounce of Intentional Chocolate eaten daily for 3 days increased subjects’ well-being, victor and energy by an average of 67% and in some cases up to 1,000%.

And the company donates 50% of profits to organizations committed to the benefit of humankind, so all the more reason to partake.

Believe it?? Hard to.

It certainly tasted amazingly dark and rich.

I had a few pieces tonight and we’ll see how I feel in 3 days…

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Also on the package front – Pistachios! I thought the delivery box was quite clever

"What Do You Get For 100 Calories"

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With a circle of different portions and their nutritional value. Of course pistachios won out for the best snack choice!

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If you’d like to win some pistachio prizes, go to PistachioHealth.com and tell them how or why you plan to incorporate pistachios into your diet.

I like ’em because they’re GREEN! My favorite color.

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BRRRR it’s chilly up in he-yah! It’s only 6PM in Montana, but I’m out of energy for the day. Wish I had a big tub to take a bath in. Our dinky bathtub is not that appealing! Might just hit the sack early and read Wicked, or work on some projects. Or catch up on some blog reading! Wish I had been able to go to the POM Harvest with those lucky ladies – I had to turn it down because of our Montana trip 🙁

Nite!

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  1. KatieMoo says

    October 20, 2009 at 7:50 pm

    Congrats, Kath! I am so happy for you guys!

    Reply
  2. Food Makes Fun Fuel says

    October 20, 2009 at 7:53 pm

    Cant wait to see the future for the blog!

    Reply
  3. Suzanne says

    October 20, 2009 at 7:57 pm

    CONGRATULATIONS, Kath + Matt! How exciting! 🙂

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

    October 20, 2009 at 8:02 pm

    Thanks for all the info Kath. It sounds perfect for you and Matt. I’m definitely excited to hear how all the plans unfold over the next year or so!

    LOVE this dinner! Perfect squash recipe!

    Reply
  5. Allie (Live Laugh Eat) says

    October 20, 2009 at 8:04 pm

    CONGRATULATIONS KATH AND MATT!!!!! This is the best news ever!! You will make great bakery owners–I hope to visit one day 🙂

    Reply
  6. Sarah @ The Foodie Diaries says

    October 20, 2009 at 8:05 pm

    Congrats, again! It alll sound SO exciting! Let us know if the chocolate worked its magic on you 😉

    Reply
  7. Morgan @ Life After Bagels says

    October 20, 2009 at 8:08 pm

    Whoa, that is crazy good news . . . I’m glad you can finish school before you get into the nitty and the gritty of everything.

    Reply
  8. Jen(eatmovelove) says

    October 20, 2009 at 8:11 pm

    CONGRATS!! That’s amazing news. I’m new to your blog, but it’s great. Squash – yes! – I had that tonight as well – got home late and showered and didn’t know what to have…but I paired it many, many, many veggies (!), spaghetti sauce…and egg whites (yes, eggs…haha…I thought I should throw some protein in there I guess 🙂

    Wish I had that Invention Chocolate, I could use it…Oh well I’ll settle for the ‘stash’ I have. I have chocolate every day!

    I started my own blog and am intrigued to find out any advice/comments you could share about the blogging world, etc. It is my dream to get more serious with my writing…how did you transition into ‘pro blogging’? Would this be a silly dream for someone like me, entirely implausible?? Thanks!

    Reply
  9. Estela @ Weekly Bite says

    October 20, 2009 at 8:11 pm

    Kath!!! This is great news!! Very exciting times for you and your husband!

    Congrats to you both!

    Reply
  10. Stephanie says

    October 20, 2009 at 8:17 pm

    Ah this is SO exciting!! Oh and btw, I WENT TO JMU!!!! So if you have any questions at all let me know 🙂 🙂

    Reply
  11. Kristen @ frostingandfroth.com says

    October 20, 2009 at 8:21 pm

    Yippee! Congrats to you kids! What great news. 🙂

    Reply
  12. Jenna says

    October 20, 2009 at 8:25 pm

    yayyyy kath for the bakery! i am so proud of you and matt, that is awesome!
    that chocolate looks great, i wonder if you will really see results in a few days!
    jenna

    Reply
  13. Maggie says

    October 20, 2009 at 8:30 pm

    D’oh! Totally late to the party. CONGRATULATIONS! You guys will be such great bakery owners. So excited for you!

    Do you have any friends who can open a Great Harvest in NYC? Between the breads, oatmeal raisin cookies, and cinnamon rolls I think I could keep them in business by myself.

    And the French Meadow! Yum. I miss Minnesota sometimes.

    Hooray for happy news!

    Reply
  14. maureen says

    October 20, 2009 at 8:33 pm

    congratulations! i’ve heard wonderful things about charlottesville. i’m sure that you and matt will love it and fit right in to the community 🙂

    Reply
  15. Jessica @ How Sweet It Is says

    October 20, 2009 at 8:33 pm

    Such an exciting time for you!! 🙂

    Reply
  16. Adi (oatonomy.com) says

    October 20, 2009 at 8:33 pm

    Your news is so exciting!!! And I thought calling 911 to report a weirdo was exciting… clearly, my life is a bit dull these days! 🙂

    Your meal looks so tasty… reminds me of autumn. So nice.

    Reply
  17. Jac says

    October 20, 2009 at 8:39 pm

    sorry for being late, but congrats!!! looks like you’ll be doing what you love-the most important thing! have fun!!!

    Reply
  18. Megan (The Runner's Kitchen) says

    October 20, 2009 at 8:41 pm

    The baked squash looks wonderful – I have one of the acorn variety just waiting to be baked. I’m thinking: stuffed with blue cheese, cranberries, and brown rice!

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

    October 20, 2009 at 8:43 pm

    I missed the post earlier, but congratulations!! Its very exciting news!

    Reply
  20. Cynthia (It All Changes) says

    October 20, 2009 at 8:44 pm

    I love when I can see something tangible like what I could be eating instead. It helps me make better choices. I think that’s why the eat this not that sections in magazines are awesome to help make better choices.

    BTW huge congrats on the new endeavors. It sounds like you have this well thought out and are super excited.

    Reply
  21. Quinn says

    October 20, 2009 at 8:44 pm

    Agh! Congrats! From Charlotte to Charlotte-sville! Love it!

    If you ever need VA school tips, let me know – I’m pretty familiar with most of them. So exciting!!!!

    Reply
  22. Lee says

    October 20, 2009 at 8:45 pm

    Charlottesville is an awesome town. I did the C-ville half marathon a few years ago and it was so pretty.

    Reply
  23. Kristin (Kristins Nibbles) says

    October 20, 2009 at 8:46 pm

    Congrats! I can’t wait to hear all about your bakery adventure =)

    xo
    K

    Reply
  24. Emily says

    October 20, 2009 at 8:48 pm

    Ahh, Kath, congrats! Just now reading (been at FNCE this weekend) your good news. One of the girls I went to undergrad with went to James Madison for her internship/masters (she focused on sports nutrition).

    Can’t wait to read more about your adventures!

    Reply
  25. Meredith (Pursuing Balance) says

    October 20, 2009 at 8:59 pm

    Woohoo! I have a few friends who live in Charlottesville and they absolutely love it 🙂

    Reply
  26. Bev says

    October 20, 2009 at 9:11 pm

    What good news for you and Matt. I wish you the best 🙂

    Reply
  27. Emily (A Nutritionist Eats) says

    October 20, 2009 at 9:16 pm

    That is so exciting! Congratulations on your new ventures!!

    Reply
  28. Kat (Kat's Daily Plate) says

    October 20, 2009 at 9:19 pm

    CONGRATULATIONS KATH + MATT! I’m so happy for you guys, sounds like an incredible opportunity. I know your bakery will rock!

    Reply
  29. emmy - eatventures says

    October 20, 2009 at 9:22 pm

    Congrats to both of you! Such fun!

    Reply
  30. amanda (Two Boos Who Eat) says

    October 20, 2009 at 9:22 pm

    yay!! That’s going to be so exciting!

    Reply
  31. Lisa says

    October 20, 2009 at 9:40 pm

    Hooray for you and Matt! What an exciting challenge for you two.

    And you’ll only be about 2.5 hours from Alexandria! I think a trip to Old Town would be the kind of weekend escape that’s right up your alley!

    Reply
  32. Farah says

    October 20, 2009 at 10:20 pm

    CONGRATULATIONS Kath & Matt!!! Wow – that’s really fabulous news! I’m so happy and excited for both of you!

    It was great meeting you in Charlotte – and I hope I get a chance to visit Charlottesville some time next year – I’ll certainly come by your new bakery! 🙂

    Congratulations again, and all the best to you both!

    Reply
  33. amber says

    October 20, 2009 at 10:27 pm

    Congratulations on your new endeavor! How very exciting!

    Reply
  34. Whit says

    October 20, 2009 at 10:28 pm

    Congrats Kath and Matt! But sad that you will be leaving Charlotte. 🙁

    Reply
  35. lynn (The Actors Diet) says

    October 20, 2009 at 10:36 pm

    yummy squash dish! and that chocolate sounds like a bit of a snowjob but hey – whatever it takes!

    Reply
  36. maria says

    October 20, 2009 at 10:36 pm

    Here’s a late congratulations. I’m excited to see how this process works in the future as you get closer to an opening day! Best of luck!

    Reply
  37. Laura @ Backstage Pass to Health & Happiness says

    October 20, 2009 at 10:51 pm

    Congratulations! How very exciting 😀

    Reply
  38. Monica says

    October 20, 2009 at 11:02 pm

    Ahh so exciting! I just graduated from James Madison and LOVED it.. I have a few friends that did the R.D. program and have heard great things:)

    CONGRATS!

    Reply
  39. Monica says

    October 20, 2009 at 11:04 pm

    p.s.- I LOVE LOVE LOVE Charlottesville and you will too!

    Reply
  40. Chelsea says

    October 20, 2009 at 11:06 pm

    It sounds like BIG DEEP bathtub needs to be on your list of MUST HAVES for the next house. I know it is for me!

    Reply
  41. Marina says

    October 20, 2009 at 11:33 pm

    Congratulations! I am really happy for you! That bakery is going to be awesome. I wish I could come and see it when it opens next year.

    Reply
  42. Katherine says

    October 20, 2009 at 11:52 pm

    Congratulations! I look forward to seeing where this new adventure takes you. It was fun to see Yellowstone through your eyes. I’ve spent many a summer in that area as my parents live close by.

    Reply
  43. sue says

    October 20, 2009 at 11:53 pm

    congrats!

    Reply
  44. Becky says

    October 21, 2009 at 12:34 am

    Congrats to you both! What an amazing journey you are both starting on. Have fun and enjoy the little moments along the way!

    Reply
  45. Mama Pea says

    October 21, 2009 at 1:50 am

    This is going to be such a fun adventure in the next page of your life. I truly hope we are taken along for the ride!

    Reply
  46. Linda says

    October 21, 2009 at 1:53 am

    You two are a dynamo couple and will be excellent entrepreneurs. Congrats!

    Reply
  47. Lara (Thinspired) says

    October 21, 2009 at 2:52 am

    CONGRATS, Kath and Matt! It always makes me happy to see people following their dreams 🙂 You two will be perfect!

    Reply
  48. Shannon says

    October 21, 2009 at 5:17 am

    What a year ahead of you. Congratulations!

    Reply
  49. michelle says

    October 21, 2009 at 5:47 am

    CONGRATS!! 🙂 I usually don’t comment but I’m a JMU gal and the fam is from Charlottesville and Harrisonburg. The program for RD is great at JMU and it’s an amazing school. In fact, one of the fam’s close friends is a professor in the program! I miss the valley- you’ll love it there!

    Reply
  50. Amanda says

    October 21, 2009 at 6:37 am

    omg. so excited about this bakery.

    Reply
  51. Amanda says

    October 21, 2009 at 6:38 am

    okay this is my real site. i’m so excited about this bakery. i go to virginia tech and i guess i will now have to go to Charlottesville…

    Reply
  52. A@ Please Don't Eat Me! says

    October 21, 2009 at 6:46 am

    wow! that is awesome amazing news kath.. congrats you too! : ) my work has a branch in C-ville (maybe its the only big business out there??) but i hear that C-ville is really nice with lots of good dining options.. plus with the addition of a great harvest, i think it will put c-ville over the top.. lol good luck!!

    Reply
  53. Stacey says

    October 21, 2009 at 6:56 am

    So happy for you!!! This next year is probably going to feel like a whirlwind 🙂 Sounds so awesome to own your own franchise though, how cool is that?!

    Reply
  54. Paige(Running Around Normal) says

    October 21, 2009 at 7:11 am

    How exciting for you both! I think you guys will make the perfect bakery owners:)

    That squash dinner looks amazing. So creative!

    Reply
  55. Anne P says

    October 21, 2009 at 7:18 am

    Just wanted to say CONGRATS!! Charlottesville is awesome, I’m jealous.

    Reply
  56. Jessica @ JJsVinBlanc says

    October 21, 2009 at 7:21 am

    Welcome back to NC and congrats again on your huge news!!

    I love your non-alcoholic beverages that you post, great for nights when you want to be social and fun but not interested in a real drink. When you have a moment would you please post a list of your favorite non-alcoholic drinks – I think this would be great to have as the holiday work and social parties are approaching too.

    Reply
  57. Mom says

    October 21, 2009 at 7:23 am

    Congratulations! Since mom knows best (usually), do I get free bread?

    Reply
  58. Courtney (The Hungry Yogini) says

    October 21, 2009 at 7:23 am

    What a delicious looking dinner!

    Very interesting about the chocolates! My friend Annette believes in blessing her food. She kind of says something along those same lines every time she eats, just being grateful that it has and may it nourish her body. That kind of stuff. I think all of that can really change your mentality and make you happier and therefore healthier! No harm in trying =)

    Reply
  59. Sarah says

    October 21, 2009 at 8:06 am

    Congratulations!!! This is amazing. I love reading how you guys plan to split up the duties. I would love to own a coffee shop with my husband someday (and like you, that is a very different area than what my Master’s degree is in, but it would be okay because I have loved the education I’ve received!) I was rooting for you guys!!! Congratulations again!

    Reply
  60. Kath says

    October 21, 2009 at 8:23 am

    Jessica,
    All of my mocktails have a base of club soda or diet tonic with a splash of something fun – POM juice, cranberry, cherry juice with lime, etc. Very simple!

    Mom,
    Only the whole grain ones!

    K

    Reply
  61. Tina says

    October 21, 2009 at 8:39 am

    Ahhh that’s sooo exciting! I’m happy for you guys! I would love to open a restaurant with my mom and sisters someday. My brothers would probably even join! Haha. It’s really a dream of mine.

    Love the dinner–you both are so creative!

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  62. Beth @ DiningAndDishing says

    October 21, 2009 at 8:52 am

    Congrats to you both!!! That is so excitiing that you are both able to be working in jobs you really love at such a young age :O)

    Reply
  63. Rose says

    October 21, 2009 at 9:14 am

    Kath! I am so happy for you and Matt. This is an amazing opportunity, and I have no doubt you two will be great business owners! I will make it a point to visit you in C-ville at the bakery 🙂

    Reply
  64. jenn says

    October 21, 2009 at 9:31 am

    OMG! Cannot wait for ya’ll to come to cville!!!!!!! I live close by and will visit the shop often, its about time we have one!
    MAKE SURE TO VISIT THE DEVIL’s BACKBONE near wintergreen resort. Matt will be in HEAVEN!!!

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  65. Eileen says

    October 21, 2009 at 9:38 am

    Congrats again! And you’ve got a full plate ahead of you both, but I’m sure you can accomplish it all.

    I am so happy to see the tips on cooking squash- I love butternut squash braised in chicken stock with garlic and I picked up an acorn squash which I wasn’t quite sure what to do with yet! So, now I have an idea- thank you.

    Reply
  66. Joelle (The Pancake Girl) says

    October 21, 2009 at 10:11 am

    CONGRATS!!! So exciting!! I love Virginia! What a wonderful new time in your lives!!

    Reply
  67. Angela (Oh She Glows) says

    October 21, 2009 at 10:14 am

    haha I had to laugh at your review of the chocolate…it was so similar to mine. I thought the claims were quite hokey pokey 😉 lol it was awesome though!

    Reply
  68. Stephanie says

    October 21, 2009 at 11:18 am

    Congratulations on the bakery!

    I had a similar dinner last week with an Acorn Squash and curried quinoa with golden raisins – SO YUMMY! It was my first acorn squash, and I ate the whole thing! Skin and all!

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  69. allie says

    October 21, 2009 at 11:34 am

    wahoo wa! congrats on becoming small business owners and moving to one of my all time favorite spots with some of the best coffee (shenandoah joe’s, cafe cubano) and food (arch’s, farmer’s market, c+o) in the country. (clearly jealous and reminiscing about my college days).

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  70. Lindsey says

    October 21, 2009 at 11:53 am

    That is such wonderful news! I live not too far from there, and ever since coming to NYC for college, I have missed VA so much – it’s really beautiful. I think you’ll love it in Charlottesville. JMU is also a really good school, I have a lot of friends who go there.

    Good luck with everything!

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  71. Karen Widman says

    October 21, 2009 at 12:13 pm

    MMMM the chocolate looks GOOD! I can’t wait to hear about all of your planning and moving! It’s so exciting. I live very close to Charlottesville and am anxiously awaiting y’alls opening! 🙂

    Reply
  72. Pure2Raw Twins says

    October 21, 2009 at 6:34 pm

    Congrats again! Everything sounds so exciting… good luck with everything. I know you will do great at whatever you do. I have been to Charlottesville once before… nice little area.

    Reply
  73. Nicole (dishin') says

    October 22, 2009 at 8:31 am

    Congratulations! It must be kinda nice to know what’s in store for the future. I’m sure you and Matt are very excited!!

    Reply
  74. Andrea says

    October 22, 2009 at 11:47 am

    Kath + Matt,

    I am just catching up on the blog and realize a CONGRATULATIONS!!! and a big WOOHOO!!! are in order! Welcome to C’ville friends, you will love it here. 🙂

    Reply
  75. Tiffany says

    October 25, 2009 at 6:26 pm

    Congratulations and good luck on this new venture! Charlottesville is such a great town. I am sure you’ll love it there.

    Reply

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