This afternoon I wrote while munching on Chocolate Food Should Taste Goods and a decaf tea
I wrote over 3,500 words about my journey to become a Registered Dietitian! I’ve been meaning to write the post for ages (I’m still sending inquiry emails a canned response that uses the present tense!) and it’s 80% done. I need to add links and photos and edit it through.
Be prepared to read an essay – I have a lot to say about 2.5 years!
For dinner tonight we had pizza on the menu and I had a craving for Faith + Tate!
They joined us for a casual meal – such fun! I always love their conversations.
Jefferson Petit Verdot – yum!!! Conversation starter 😉
Pumpkin Chipotle Pesto!?! I’ve had it frozen and just thawed it out. It was everything I had hoped. Bring on Fall!!
Pizzas on GH dough!!
We had tomato, cheese and basil pizzas with the pesto underneath. They were ooey gooey fluffy good! Great Harvest Cville crust is the best!
On the side: okra fries mixed with green beans.
I just baked the two together covered in olive oil, Liquid Smoke, Garlic Gold nuggets and salt for 15 minutes at 400*. Served with ketchup!
GAH the pizza was good! I had 2.5 slices!
For dessert we demolished half a watermelon.
It was everything I had hoped for.
Going to catch a wee bit of SYTYCD and then get in bed! It’s been a long day.
Jaime says
SO excited for your RD post – I’m glad it’s essay length! 🙂
Lauren says
Wow that pizza looks good! Bet it would be great on cheddar garlic dough-picked some up today. I think I’ve been at least 3 times this week to GH-just for lunch and bread and almond butter 😀 Had watermelon today too, its so perfect for summer!
Allie (Live Laugh Eat) says
Love the action photo of the boys (men…) chewing!
lynn @ the actor's diet says
i love just eating watermelon, watermelon, watermelon…
Baking N Books says
I haven’t had cheddar cheese on a pizza in a while. I went into a cute bakery today and they had the most beautiful home-made pizzas laid out. Apparently they make whole pies to go in the later evening – so I’ll definitely be going back for my “take out”!
I’m so looking forward to the essay. Is it meant just for the blog or are you writing it for other publications? I would love to spend time to really write more meaningful stuff to post and whatnot – but it feels like a waste of my time if I’m not being paid for it. Time is money for me I guess. That’s my issue with even trying to write a book that I’ve always wanted to do!! The fear of it being a waste of time that gets nowhere.
Vanessa says
Oh my gosh. That pizza looks fabulous. I want that fluffy looking dough.
Coco says
Okay okra question for you…I LOVE okra fries but sometimes when I roast them in the oven they stay really tough and fibrous no matter how long I cook them for. Usually I find this happens with larger pieces of okra. Does this ever happen to you?
KathEats says
I have had that happen before and I think it’s overripe okra. The smaller the pieces, the more likely it will be tender. I don’t think there’s any way to tell though
Lauri (Redheadrecipes.com) says
I always thought this happened because I overcooked them?!
Kate (What Kate is Cooking) says
Seeing the word ‘pumpkin’ makes me CRAVE fall!
Christine @ BookishlyB says
That dough looks great. Do you guys sell it at the bakery?
KathEats says
Not yet!
Tiffany says
The pizza looks amazing! Did you notice that chipotle was spelled “chilpotle” on the lid?
KathEats says
I didn’t – oops to them!
staceyhealthylife says
Love the GH dough for the pizzas, looks so fluffy and amazing.
Amy says
I just finished a glass of Jefferson Petit Verdot. YUM!
Holly @ The Runny Egg says
I’m excited to read your RD post!
The pizza looks delicious. What a nice dinner to have with friends!
Shayla @ The Good Life says
I can’t wait to read your RD story! And wow does that pizza look delicious!
Isn’t it great when you have friends you can talk hours on end with?! Good times 🙂
Molly says
Looks so good! Hope you had a wonderful night 🙂
Jess @ atasteofconfidence says
Looking forward to your RD post. I am thinking about doing the same, so I want all the details I can get!
Brittany @ Itty Bits of Balance says
Watermelon looks delish, along with the rest
Have a great night
Becki @ Becki's Whole Life says
That pizza looks amazing. You are definitely a southern girl with those okra fries! I tried cooking with Okra a while back and it got too gooey on me…You will have to explain how you make the okra fries…its everywhere in NC right now and I always feel bad that I don’t give it another chance:-(.
KathEats says
The slime is NORMAL!!! Embrace it. It’s like flax + chia seeds – just a part of the plant. I love the slime! It makes the okra have a wonderful mouthful – like butter/oil without the fat.
The okra fries directions are in the post
Becki @ Becki's Whole Life says
Ok, I will try to embrace the slime:-)…thanks – funny I actually read the recipe – I must have been tired when I wrote that!
Tami@nutmegnotebook says
That dough looks awesome! Okra fries-now that is something I have never tried.
Sophie says
Yum!! I still want you guys to sell pizza by the slice!
You and Faith have the cutest summer dresses!!
No way am I ready for fall. Summer in Boston lasts about 6 weeks…Yes, fall is gorgeous up here but I am not ready for it!! Don’t rush my summer away :))
chelsey @ clean eating chelsey says
Can you believe I’ve never tried okra before?
Allyson says
Ugh bring I’m fall no way. Fall equals winter. I know this 100 degree heat and humidity sucks
( from Philly so similar weather). Def take this heat over the cOld.
Averie @ Love Veggies and Yoga says
holy moly that’s ALOT of words!! And you cranked it out in record time if you just started working on it today??!! Yes, it was in the making for a couple years but actually putting pen to paper, or fingers to keyboard, that’s different than just warehousing the story in your gray matter 🙂
can’t wait to read War & Peace 🙂
CheezyK says
and again you’ve left me wishing that OpenSky shipped to Aus … 🙁
I know that the bakery’s recipes are, of necessity, a closely held secret but any hints on that pizza dough would be appreciated – it looks fabulous!
Like many above I am also looking forward to your RD post.
KathEats says
Good pizza crust = a pizza stone and a 500* oven
CheezyK says
Cheers! I take it that means that a hint on the actual ingredients is off limits then … although looking at it more closely now it doesn’t look as multigrainy as I thought earlier.
KathEats says
The crust is just 5 ingredients: yeast, water, honey, salt, flour. Plus some herbs and I think some olive oil. The reason it’s so good is because we grind our own flour at the bakery and our wheat is so delicious!
kaila@ healthy helper blog! says
Delish dinner right there!!!!
Hillary says
As much as I LOVE summer, I cannot wait for fall if only because I can’t wait to get my hand on all things pumpkin!
Laura @ Cookies vs. Carrots says
That pizza looks soooooo good! Can’t wait for the RD post!
Robyn @ Blueberries and Oats says
Very excited to read your essay on becoming an RD. I am hoping to get into an RD program myself in the upcoming year!
P.s. I love okra!!
Annette @ EnjoyYourHealthyLife says
Oh wow, that crust looks REAllY good! I like fluffy, chewy. YUMM.
Emma (Namaste Everyday) says
i love creative pestos! That combo sounds delicious, I’m going to try and recreate it!
Robin says
I am so anxious to read your RD post!
Kelli H (Made in Sonoma) says
Looks like a great dinner. I’m not one to have people over during the week for dinner but you always make it look super fun and easy.
Liz @ Something To Chew On says
Looks like a great dinner! That pizza looks amaaaaazing!
Mauimandy@The Grains of Paradise says
Pizza looks delish as usual! Love the idea of okra fries…Fun!
Margo @ peanut butter trees says
This pizza looks so good! Love the pesto idea. Can’t wait to see your post on the RD process! 🙂
Gina @ Running to the Kitchen says
I don’t ever wish away summer but seeing that pumpkin pesto makes me excited for fall days 🙂
can’t wait to read your RD post!
Susie says
I’m so excited to read your essay-length RD post–I’ve realized that I want to have some sort of career dealing with food, nutrition, cooking, and agriculture post-college, but am not quite sure what form that career would take. Becoming an RD is one of the paths I’ve been looking into, so I’m very much looking forward to hearing your perspective on the process and the degree.
One more quick question, Kath–I’m looking to get a commuter bike, and you seem to love yours. If you don’t mind me asking, what kind of bike do you have and how did you decide upon it?
KathEats says
I have a Trek 2.0 (I think!) and love it. It was about $600 but it’s a good bike and I sure use it all the time
Dani Delicatessen says
So looking forward to your RD story…I have 2 years left of my dietetics undergrad so it will definitely be interesting and useful to see exactly everything thats involved : )
Kristina says
I can’t wait for your post about becoming an RD!! I’ve actually been thinking about doing it myself lately… I’m a product manager at a healthcare company and one of our biggest products is wellness programs. After fixing an entire power point by one of our staff RDs, my marketing coordinator mentioned how awesome it would be to have someone with dietary and business/communications expertise so we wouldn’t have to re-do everything before sending it to the client, and that got my wheels turning… my mom was a research nutritionist so I have a lot of knowledge but nothing official. Anyways, enough rambling, can’t wait to hear about your journey 🙂
Nancy~The Wife of a Dairyman says
That’s a lot of writing for one day, good for you! We had pizza tonight also…not homemade and I’m sure not as tasty as yours:) That dough looks GOOD!
Jessica @ The Process of Healing says
I’m DYING for some GH pizza dough!
MaryAnn says
That pizza look ammmazing!
Jackie @ That Deep Breath says
Wish I had a GH closer to me, that dough looks delicious! I can’t stand super crunchy thin crust pizza, so that thick, doughy crust looks amazing!
Hannah says
Looking forward to reading your epistle!
Michelle (The Runner's Plate) says
No thank you. . . .I am NOT ready for fall yet because after that comes the season-that-shall-not-be-named!!
J3nn (Jenn's Menu and Lifestyle Blog) says
YAY, winter! lol Sorry 🙂 This summer heat has done me in this year…
Kath: The pizza looks good. 2.5 SMALL pieces, they hardly take room up on the plate. 😉
Shelley says
My oh my that pizza is totally calling my name! Oh and i am SOOOOO excited for your post on becoming an RD, it’s the perfect timing! I am in a real pickle i finally have the opportunity to go to college after having kids and torn on what to do, my true passion is anything nutrition and health related it seriously is my life, but i am unsure on if it is a really well paying job so was looking into teaching which pays quite well. I know you should just follow your heart and do what you love but i’m a single mum with two young girls to raise so i need to earn enough to support us all. Gah decisions decisions
!!
Bee @ Icky Bee's Piece O' Cake says
Oh my gosh that pizza looks good! I wish we had GH over here. I’d love to open one, but I’d probably eat the profit!
Khushboo says
Cannot wait to read your RD post, the longer the better 🙂
Annika says
I am looking forward to reading all those words!
[email protected] says
I am sooo wishing I had a Great Harvest around here (Rhode Island)! When I first started reading your blog, (maybe 1.5 yrs ago?), I googled to see if there was one around and there was! When I drove there, it had just closed its doors for good. I was so upset! I am praying another one pops up– till then, I am going to drool everytime every time I read your blog and live vicariously through you!
Lauren says
Sounds like it will be a great post. I know so many must be interested in this journey of yours.
Aine @ Something to Chew Over says
Really looking forward to reading about you becoming an RD! 🙂
Rebecca says
I can’t wait to read your RD post!!! You are so inspiring to me for making your dream a reality! 🙂
Watermelon = best summer dessert. I just love cracking into a good sweet and juicy one!
Win says
The pumpkin pesto reminds me that I saw Weyerbacher Imperial Pumpkin Ale at Whole Foods last night–fall is coming soon! #bringonthepumpkinale!
Molly @ RDexposed says
I’ve been wanting to do the same thing-put up about becoming an RD, but thinking that it took me 5 years-including all of my undergrad is overwhelming! I’m interested in reading your thoughts on yours!
Lauren @ What Lauren Likes says
I am excited to read the essay/post! I have never tried orka before! it looks so cool 🙂
Erin at Hungry Heart says
That pesto sounds divine. I loooove pumpkin and chipotle together.
Whenever I make pizza I always end up eating 2.5 slices!
Sarah@The Flying ONION says
I can’t wait to read your RD post! I’m going for my RD exam in September. It’s been a long process (5 years counting the internship) but SO worth it! 😀
Mindy @ GlutenFreeMinG says
How do you make your Okra not be slimey?? I always end up throwing out any okra I make because it’s seeming to emit this slimey gel. I know there’s got to be a secret I didn’t learn growing up since I’m a Yankee… And now that i live in the south (Roanoke, VA), everyone else’s okra seems slimeless!
KathEats says
See my respond to Becki above – the slime is normal and not a sign it’s bad! It’s good!
Hilliary @ Happily Ever Healthy says
That pizza is picture perfect! I cannot wait for the RD post! I will hopefully be stating the path to becoming an RD this fall taking pre requisites!
faith says
Second that, GH Cville IS the best crust! Dinner was delicious, thanks again!
Courtney @ Love, Thoughts and Prayers says
That pizza crust looks incredible! Do you know if the Great Harvest in Kansas City sells bread dough?
Joyce @ Jranola Joyce says
Need to get on that GH pizza crust…looks amazing and fluffy and chewy and…AMAZING
Lisa says
I just bought Okra at the farmers market this morning. I was about to Google how to cook it, I have never had it other then deep fried before! I LOVE your Kale Chips, so I am sure I am going to love these Okra chips! Thank you, thank you!
Christy says
I’m the GM of the GH in Burnsville, MN and we sell both our wheat and white doughs frozen as pizza doughs for DIY pizza crusts. If you’re interested, I’ll email you the size/price and our pizza on the grill/pizza in the oven recipes! Love the blog 🙂
Sonya says
Okra gets such a bad rap! I grew up on okra cooked as a stew with tomatoes. It was my favorite hot or cold! Yet, my sister intensely disliked it. Go figure. Once In a while, I’ll make a batch for myself. The natural effect of the cooked okra makes it so comforting! Okra without slime just wouldn’t be okra!
Cait's Plate says
I die a little inside every time I see that pizza dough – it’s just the dough to top all doughs in my book (and I haven’t even tasted it!) Do you guys sell it in store?
Also – that pesto is like stuff dreams are made of. I’m SOOOO with you – bring on the Fall baking/cooking/flavors!!
Maria @ Beautiful Busy Bee says
I’m excited for that post!!! 🙂 Why did you become a RD and then run a bakery instead of seeing clients/patients? I might want to be an RD, is it possible to become a pediatric RD?
KathEats says
Because RDs can do anything related to food and nutrition. To assume that an RD must work in a hospital is like assuming a piano player must only play classical music!
Lesley says
Oh, I just tried the Jefferson Petit Verdot this past weekend (I was in Charlottesville for a Wine Bloggers’ Conference) and really enjoyed it! Glad you did too. I’ve been reading your blog silently for a while and always enjoy it. I wish I’d clued in before I went to Charlottesville that you live there, because I would have checked your site for tips. Looking forward to your long RD post. Cheers!
Chelsea @ One Healthy Munchkin says
I can’t wait for that post! I’m currently in my last year of undergrad to become an R.D, so I think it’ll be super helpful to read about your experiences.
That pesto sounds amazing!
Lauri (Redheadrecipes.com) says
I’m excited to see your RD post! Especially since I was there for most of it 🙂
jenna k says
i can’t wait to read your RD post! i’m applying to medical schools right now, but if that doesn’t work out for any number of reasons, becoming an RD is one of my backup plans. i actually wish i could just do all my plans and work somewhere different everyday! 😉
Heidi says
That looks GREAT! I have been following your blog for a while and love seeing all your delicious recipes. I was curious, is there anyway to get a hold of that GH gluten free pizza crust? Is it just from your bakery? I love making homemade pizza 🙂