Who wants a sandwich!?
Today the sandwich wizards did a fabulous job making sandwiches for all of our neighbors here at McIntire Plaza. They practiced making ‘wiches and then we delivered them around.
Danskos for comfort!
And then we feasted!
Day 3 of sandwiches for lunch. It’s pretty cool that I can eat a free sandwich at my workplace any day I like! They are pretty awesome too! I had turkey then hummus and today: Twin Oaks Tofu with basil pesto, mater, lettuce, cucumber, and mayo (we did a taste test – it adds a lot of mouthfeel!). Deeelish! I haven’t had the Curried Tuna salad myself, but Matt’s had it two days in a row and it might be my favorite one!!
For dessert – we were given some Carpe Donuts – a local organic donut shop right in our shopping center.
My first time trying them! They are made with a touch of apple cider and are amazing!
Especially the crunchy sugar topping.
I had half and went back for 1/4 more!
We think we’ve decided on a menu board placement – time to get hanging. Along with the 1,000 other things on our to-do list!!
See ya!
Krissy @ Shiawase Life says
Tooo much fun!!! I am so stoked for it all, the team looks great!!!!
Holly @ The Runny Egg says
The sandwiches look great — but those donuts look amazing! I love going to the apple orchards in the fall and picking up some apple cider donuts. They are the best!
Freya (Brit Chick Runs) says
Ohh major sandwich craving now! Darn you Kath :p
Valerie @ City|Life|Eats says
The tofu sandwich looks AMAZING. I love Twin Oaks tofu 🙂
Jaime says
DITTO on both accounts!!!
colleen says
LOL – love the photos of Matt and the donuts!
Katherine says
Look amazing! I am so happy to see all of it come together!
Annette @ EnjoyYourHealthyLife says
Wow your sandwich looks super yummy!So cool that you offer tofu! p.s. The signs look great where they are holding them….. 😉
Lenna says
You are killing me with all those pretty sandwiches your are posting! I already had my dinner, but now I am in a serious mood for some sandwich! :))
Kayla (Little Miss Healthify) says
Ahh, I really want to try that tofu sandwich!
I get tofu and donut, but what’s with milkshake? 🙂
KathEats says
Oh just a blend of the two things in one post!
JenATX says
i thought you threw in some tofu & a leftover donut and made some weird dessert… jk!
Mrs A says
when are you guys opening again? i cant wait to come by!
KathEats says
June 3
Chloe (South Beach Girl) says
Ooooh, the tofu sandwich looks so good! And so do the donuts – what a fun treat after a hard day of sandwich making 🙂
Allison @ Happy Tales says
Yes, you are SO lucky you get those sandwiches for free, yum!! I love how everything is coming together… y’all are SO CLOSE!!!
Megan says
Oh my gosh I LOVE apple cider donuts! They taste like fall in your mouth! 🙂
Rachel @ Grateful Girl Goes Gluten Free says
That tofu looks too good. Those sandwiches in general oh gosh. Keep up the good work!
Katie @ Nourishing Flourishing says
Mmm. It would be dangerous for me to work near a place with organic donuts!!! 🙂 (GF of course, hehe.)
Kate (What Kate is Cooking) says
I wouldn’t mind a free sandwich every day… especially with a donut for dessert 🙂
Kelly @foodiefresh says
Curried tuna sounds really good! I love curry and can’t believe I haven’t thought of that already. So glad to see you guys are almost done with the bakery!
Jennifer says
My mouth is watering. 🙂
L.G. says
Don’t you think you’ll get sick of the food there after a while? I have worked at restaurants and after a while, I didn’t want to eat what they had! (I can imagine it’s worse when you OWN the restaurant!)
Looks delicious nonetheless!
KathEats says
I have no idea!
Emily @ Savory and Savage says
I was definitely drooling over the donuts.
It is great to see your store take shape!
Hope says
So lucky that you get to eat free sandwiches like that everyday! It looks really good and I’m nto even a fan of tofu! I love the menu boards! 🙂
lynn @ the actor's diet says
those donuts look divine. can you believe my husband doesn’t like them? what is wrong with him?!?
Cathy says
Matt’s face is priceless!!!
Now I’m off to look for a place that sells sandwiches like that around here! YUMMY!!!!
Taylor says
I have a question for Matt: How did you get involved in baking (bread)? Is it something that you have always loved or did you discover it at some point?
KathEats says
He started baking at home a few years ago and when he was unemployed he needed a job and turned his hobby into a career
Baking 'n' Books says
So he didn’t have a background in it? What did he go to school for?
Amy says
Haha I love those pictures of Matt. Now I want a donut!
Mom says
This is all so amazing to me. Bit by bit, you have built a bakery!
laurie says
I bet you are one proud mom! I’m proud of Matt and Kath and I’ve never actually met them!! 🙂
Mom says
Yes, I am. I almost feel like the bakery is my first grandchild (I know that might sound a bit odd.)
Krissy @ Shiawase Life says
this is a cute comment! goes well with Kath’s post the other day that was titled “bun in the oven” =)
staceyhealthylife says
Another delicious sandwich, yum enjoy!
Flourchild says
Wow it’s looking really good! The great Harvest my daughter works at has the same reader boards(chalk boards)..and the silver tin looking stuff on the sides of the counter:) I never get tired of her bringing bread home!
The donuts look good!
Karen says
Gosh, this is so fun to vicariously experience the opening of your bakery alongside of you, Kath…you’re doing such a great job of capturing every detail for us. I so wish I could swing by and give you a hug on a job well done.
I’ve been looking for that Twin Oaks Tofu since you posted re. visit to the community several months ago, but apparently it’s not sold in the midwest. I’d love to support such a cool enterprise and the flavor sounds really special too.
Just keep having fun…
Baking 'n' Books says
That picture of Matt!! – Freaky! – like a floating head.
kim says
ahh! I bought one of the donuts with plans of splitting in three ways when we were there – only I accidentally ate the whole thing by myself 🙂
Andrea @ The Skinny Chronicles says
Looks like you guys are having a blast! Good for you!
Melissa @ HerGreenLife says
I love that you have tofu (locally made, at that!) as a sandwich option at your shop. And now I want a donut 😉
Emma (Namaste Everyday) says
Danskos unite! I’m pretty sure that in order to get your teaching certification in Vermont, you are required to own a pair. I’m obsessed with my Mary Jane style!
Averie (LoveVeggiesandYoga) says
The sammie looks great but let’s face it, I am all about the donut!
Apple cider in donuts…you know, my grandma used to make donuts and I think she added it to hers…the grandmas know best!
Ida says
your bakery is going to be amazing. I dont even like sandwiches but I want one of yours!
Angel7 says
Your “wich” is making me hungry, and I had a late lunch 🙂 It must be nice to have access to great sandwiches any day of the week!
I have never had apple cider donuts, but I am sure that I would like them being that I like apple cider.
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Maria says
drooling………….Wish you were my Great Harvest!
kaila @ healthy helper! says
That tofu looks so GOOD! Wish I was in Cville so I could get my hands on some of that!
The Teenage Taste says
I’m not a big donut eater but even I have to admit that those donuts look pretty darn awesome. I definitely would have eaten 3! 😉
Angela @ Eat Spin Run Repeat says
Sounds like a busy day! I’ve never tried basil and tofu together but I have been successfully growing my own basil for the past month and I think I’ll have to give it a try!
Kaitlyn @ 7 Plates says
Looks so fun!! The donuts look good too!
Justeen @ Blissful Baking says
All of the sandwiches sound so delicious! Even more so than the donuts!! I can’t believe I’m saying this because I ALWAYS choose sweet over savory. 🙂
Miranda @ Working Mom Works Out says
Everyday this reminds me more and more of the cafe I worked at in college. If you start handing applicants paper bags for job applications, I’ll know for sure it’s the same 😀
SquatLikeALady says
Oh MAN those donuts look gooooooooood!! YUM.
Marina says
Sandwich looks amazing!
That bakery of yours looks like food heaven 🙂
mariana marques says
just thought you might like those paper plates!
http://www.fubiz.net/2011/05/17/paper-plates/
cheers
KathEats says
WOW – those are amazing!!!
Ashley says
Love seeing the progress!! The sandwiches look perfect as do those cakey donuts!! 🙂
Namaste Gurl says
That sandwich looks to DIE FOR- wish I could hop on over and get one! 🙂
Meredith says
My tummy is growling now! Must make it through Zumba before dinner tho…
I need to visit McIntire Plaza more often… I wish my office were closer so it would be easier to get over there at lunchtime! You can bet I will be making special trips after you guys open though 😀
Lisa @ Healthful Sense says
Love tofu sandwiches, especially with hummus! Congrats on the progress of your bakery!
Alexa @ Simple Eats says
That tofu combo sounds amazing! The store is looking awesome!
Grace says
Wow, what delicious looking sandwiches and bread! I’m so jealous and wish I lived in the Charlottesville area. I could go for some good, homemade bread from Great Harvest 🙂 And all the extra’s you are selling in the store. Good for you!
logan osterhout says
Great Harvest is seriously my favorite place in the world!!! I had one in my hometown, but now that I’m in college, I can’t go as often. I would go at least 3-4 times a week for the pumpkin chocolate chip muffins, zucchini bread, and dakota bread. Hook me up!
Lauren says
So exiting Kath! I found you beloved Twin Oaks tofu up here in Northern VA the other day and baked it this weekend. I am so glad i read your blog because I never would have tried it otherwise, it was fabulous! I’m not sure how I’ll ever go back to regular tofu 😉
Sarah says
Woohoo! Those doughnuts do look amazing!
Liz @ Tip Top Shape says
Oh man, those donuts look GREAT!!! And that’s coming from someone who doesn’t even like donuts!
Heidi - apples under my bed says
holy cow those sandwiches looks amazing! And local, organic doughnuts?!!! Yes please!
Heidi xo
Lisa (bakebikeblog) says
What a delightful sandwich!!!
Kristin @ STUFT Mama says
Those sandwiches look amazing!!!!!!!!! Now I am HUN-GRY!!!! And…. LOVE the Danskos. I have a pair for special occassion too! Soo excited for you and your bakery!
Molly @ RDexposed says
Can I give you my work address to bring lunch tomorrow for all the dietitians? Thanks!
Gina says
Wow, wow, wow! I’m a sucker for a good sandwich and those look amazing! Good luck with your business. I’m sure it will be a smashing success.
Tessa @ Amazing Asset says
Mmm those types of donuts are my favorite!
What a perfect meal, those sandwiches looks perfect too 🙂
Christine says
I never thought of the “free” sandwich concept. Nice! Do you think you’ll ever get sick of them?
Katie says
Everything is coming together! How surreal!!!!
omg…i want that donut..like now!
Felicia (Natural + Balanced) says
danskos are the best no? love wearing them to work- a nurses favorite shoe!!
Kat @ Cupcake Kat says
I’m starting to wish that I could have delicious sandwiches everyday too! Those doughnuts look so good. I love Matt in the background, he made my day!
Parita says
I just had my first tofu sandwich the other day and loved it! I like the idea of using pesto – yum!
Ash @ Good Taste Healthy Me says
There’s a local farm near my house that makes their own cinnamon sugar doughnuts. SOoooo delicious! Your pictures just reminded me of them. Yum!
Chelsea @ One Healthy Munchkin says
I’m not much of a donut fan, but I have to admit that those look good!
Melissa says
Coveting your eats today (as usual!). I really hope to make the trip out to Cville once you are up and running!
Kelly @ Laughter, Strength, and Food says
I wish I lived closer! I think I would probably be at your place everyday! 😉
tina @ vanillandspice says
If I lived anywhere near your bakery, I would be there every day for those sandwiches.They look so good!
McKayla @ Green Groats says
Gotta love the danskos! I wear them all year long…through the snow and with shorts. So stylish….
Tammy says
Speaking of Danskos, I, too, am in the restaurant business. How are your Danskos (and which style) on the slip resistance and support? I am looking into getting a pair, but have problems finding comfortable, supportive, and actually slipfree shoes. Thanks for any insight!
JoNita says
Your business looks fun. I admire you for that. I’ve always wanted to open my own little shop of some kind, but never had the guts to do it. Great job!
Khushboo says
After reading this post, I am SO glad that I brought the lunch that I did: peri peri tofu, cream cheese, tomato, lettuce, basil, and cucumber on wholewheat!
Alaina says
I love cider donuts!! There’s an orchard in western MA that my husband and I used to go to for apple picking and they had the best cider donuts. Imagine my surprise when I found out they have a stand at the farmers market across the street from my hotel! Woo-hoo! 😛
Hannah says
Donut fairies are the best kind of fairies 🙂
Mary Frances says
I had to laugh at that picture “We think we’ve decided on a menu board placement – time to get hanging.” Immediately, I pictured you standing by the windows saying, “No, a little to the left; no, now a little right; no, wait down a smidge and to the left…” Althewhile, picturing you taking it out on those poor people holding the signs thinking, ‘if I can do Chris’ bodypump with his out-of-the- ordinary extra long holds, you can too!’
J3nn (Jenn's Menu and Lifestyle Blog) says
I eat a sandwich every day, too! Welcome to the sandwich club 🙂
I love that your menus will be closer rather than on the far wall. When menus are written in small text and far away, they are hard to read! At least for me, lol. I better eat a carrot sandwich today.