Not me, the baby! Judging from his little wiggles in there, he liked it!
Sparkling Apple Cider: just like champagne on a Saturday night (plus too much sugar and minus just a wee bit of fun)
Afternoon projects. What could this be!?
Followed by Saturday night relaxed dinner. I was so glad to come home today and know we didn’t have anywhere to be but the porch.
For dinner we made shrimp n grits. Very similar to this memorable recipe!
The grits were perfectly buttery thanks to 2% milk and of course butter. Topped with sauteed shrimp and local bacon, snap peas, tomatoes and bell pepper.
After dinner, we had a good hour of sunshine left and went for a glorious hour-long walk. With the hills here in Cville, this was no stroll! I bet we covered close to 5 miles today between the market walking this AM and tonight’s.
There was only one thing on my mind when we returned. I am so over ice cream – bring me all the popsicles in the world!
Hayley @ Running Down the Runway says
Is that a Caribbean bar from Trader Joe’s?! If so, my favorite!
KathEats says
Caribbean bar from Whole Foods!
Mary says
Have you tried their Coconut bar?! It’s my fav 🙂
Molly @ RDexposed says
Baby getting cray craaay!
Sana says
Sparkling Apple Cider is sooooo good 🙂 The baby better get excited to turn 21 😉
[email protected]LiveLaughEat says
Can’t remember the last time I had grits! No ice cream? Gasp.
Katie @ Talk Less, Say More says
That looks SO good!! SOOOO good!
Katie @ Peace Love and Oats says
Your dinner looks amazing! I can’t remember the last time I had grits, they are so good!
Kaila @healthyhelperblog! says
Mmm I haven’t had a good shrimp dish in a while! Such a perfect summer food!
Stephanie says
As beautiful as your sharp photography always is, that small snap of you in the sunset is easily one of the best of you +baby. Beautiful!
Lindsay says
Love that you’ve been walking so much for exercise, I live in a big city and its the only way to get around, and not having to worry about bursting major sweat in the gym is a plus! Also, yum to shrimp! I’m making a shrimp bisque today for dinner, and double gasp…no icecream?? I can’t give it up!
Colleen says
Your bump is adorable, Kath. Congratulations! Being pregnant is the best. So exciting. Plus, everyone is especially friendly and kind to you 🙂
Laura (Blogging Over Thyme) says
Are those cloth diapers drying out in the sun??? That’s my guess at least! 🙂
Cait's Plate says
I’ve never tried grits…I have no idea why but for some reason they scare me! I need to get over it quick cause those looks delicious. As do those popsicles! I’ve never been a big popsicle fan but your blog has got me craving some nice fruity ones lately!
Khushboo says
That sparkling apple cider sounds so good although I think I’d have to dilute it with sparkling water to tame down the sweetness!
Angel7 says
We are going to the grocery store tomorrow, and you inspired me to purchase a bottle of sparkling apple cider 🙂
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Averie @ Averie Cooks says
Gorgeous pic of you with the sunset in the background. And snap peas, tomatoes and bell peppers are my faves. Great looking dinner!
Lexi @ You, Me, & A World to See says
Mmmmmmmm shrimp ‘n grits! I used to be a grits hatahhhhh, but I’ve since been converted. I think butter is the key 😉
Stacy @ Say It With Sprinkles says
Just had grits for breakfast this morning! Love the Southern vibe they give off =)
Rori says
Hi Kath, I am planning an east coast beach getaway vacation for my husband and I. It seems that you have traveled throughout the region. Do you have any suggestions? We are planning to drive from our home in VT. Have you tried VA beach? Thank you! Have a great day!
KathEats says
I haven’t been to va beach before, but I think it’s pretty wild/ crowded. I’d tell you to go a little farther and go to the Outer Banks. Around Nags Head/ Kitty Hawk… And climb Jockeys Ridge!
Kat @ Balance & Spice says
I’ve been making my own “cocktails” with sparkling “teazer” drinks (sparkling grape or apple-juice) – just a dash, topped with soda water. For me, I often go alcohol free because of early morning studying, but it’s always fun to have something sparkling in a champagne glass!
Kat @ Balance & Spice says
I’ve been making “cocktails” with a dash of sparkling juice and soda water. I find the soda water takes out the cloying sweetness, but still looks pretty in a champagne glass! Of course, my lack of alcohol is for early morning studying, not pregnancy, but it’s still fun to drink from a flute. 😉
branny says
My husband and I don’t drink at all so we often have that stuff on special occasions.
[email protected] Broken Cookies Don't Count says
Without the shrimp and bacon…that dinner sounds great!