• Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Skip to footer
  • Instagram
  • Facebook
  • Pinterest
  • YouTube
Search
  • About
    • Press
  • Recipes
    • All Recipes
    • Oatmeal Recipes
    • Smoothie Recipes
    • Salad Recipes
    • 100 Oatmeal Recipes + Whipped Banana Oatmeal
    • The Best Overnight Oats Recipes
    • Smoothie In A Bowl
  • Nutrition
    • Top 10 Nutrition Posts
    • Healthy Mindset
    • Real Food
    • Weight Change
    • Becoming A Registered Dietitian
  • Organize
    • Free Workshop
    • Digital Clutter Course
    • Shop Our Home
    • How To Declutter Your Kitchen Cabinets
    • Kitchen Organization Accessories
    • 5 Tips for Keeping a Clean House with Kids
    • Organized LIFE
  • Beauty
    • My Beauty Routine
    • My Top 10 Favorite Beautycounter Products
    • Products For Brighter Skin
    • How to Apply Skincare in the Right Order
    • Anti-Aging Line Review
    • Safer Sunscreen
    • Beautycounter Body Products Review
  • Kids
    • Mazen’s Birth Story
    • Birch’s Birth Story
    • Birch’s Nursery
    • Baby Food Favorites
    • Favorite Baby Care Products
    • My Kids’ Favorite Toys
  • Life
    • Fitness
    • Wedding
    • Charlottesville
    • Travel
    • Shop
  • Free

Kath Eats Real Food logo

  • Instagram
  • Facebook
  • Pinterest
  • YouTube
Search
  • About
    • Press
  • Recipes
    • All Recipes
    • Oatmeal Recipes
    • Smoothie Recipes
    • Salad Recipes
    • 100 Oatmeal Recipes + Whipped Banana Oatmeal
    • The Best Overnight Oats Recipes
    • Smoothie In A Bowl
  • Nutrition
    • Top 10 Nutrition Posts
    • Healthy Mindset
    • Real Food
    • Weight Change
    • Becoming A Registered Dietitian
  • Organize
    • Free Workshop
    • Digital Clutter Course
    • Shop Our Home
    • How To Declutter Your Kitchen Cabinets
    • Kitchen Organization Accessories
    • 5 Tips for Keeping a Clean House with Kids
    • Organized LIFE
  • Beauty
    • My Beauty Routine
    • My Top 10 Favorite Beautycounter Products
    • Products For Brighter Skin
    • How to Apply Skincare in the Right Order
    • Anti-Aging Line Review
    • Safer Sunscreen
    • Beautycounter Body Products Review
  • Kids
    • Mazen’s Birth Story
    • Birch’s Birth Story
    • Birch’s Nursery
    • Baby Food Favorites
    • Favorite Baby Care Products
    • My Kids’ Favorite Toys
  • Life
    • Fitness
    • Wedding
    • Charlottesville
    • Travel
    • Shop
  • Free
You are here: Home / Charlottesville / Wigglin’ Worms

October 30, 2010

Wigglin’ Worms

Today we met a family of wigglin’ worms for a picnic at the top of Carter Mountain!

IMG_9007 IMG_9012 IMG_9010IMG_9011 IMG_9018

Blog reader Kate invited us to a picnic with her fun family!

IMG_9037

We had hoped to pick some apples, but after a few loops around, we could not find any single apple still in a tree!!

IMG_8975

Most were fermenting on the ground

IMG_8976

We knew there were apples to be found, but we were all hungry and decided to just have our picnic and think about apples later!

IMG_9030

No waste of a trip because we had quite the view for our picnic!

IMG_8970

IMG_8968

We had an amazing spread of gourmet foods!

IMG_8994

Matt and I brought a red quinoa salad

IMG_8977

1 cup of red quinoa cooked and mixed with about 2 cups of sugar snaps from our garden, 2 medium zucchini (sauteed), about 3 tbsp of chopped hazelnuts and cranberries. The dressing was about 1/4 a cup of Garlic Gold Lemon Vinaigrette.

IMG_8978

We also picked up a loaf of Apple Cider Sourdough from a local bakery

IMG_8979

But I think Kate’s homemade golden flax bread was even better!!

IMG_8996

I contributed a jar of Nuttzo PF  to have with apples

IMG_8980

Which were freshly sliced with some farmer’s market veggies

IMG_8989

Plus some herby hummus from Feast! here in Cville

IMG_8988

And some amazing cheese that escaped the camera

But my favorite thing by far was Kate’s homemade fig jam!!

IMG_8984

She said it was a simple recipe from Simply Recipes! I spent a few minutes searching Elise’s site and found this Spicy Fig Orange Microwave Jam. That has to be it (am I right Kate!?) I can’t believe this was made in the microwave! [While searching I also stumbled upon this fig galette and licked the screen]

IMG_8985

Just the beginning of a feast of amazing foods!

IMG_8992

Sippy Cups rounded out the picnic

IMG_8995

Dessert was cookies for the kiddos (we adult kids also had a bite!)

IMG_8997

And chocolates from Gearhart’s Chocolates – a famous Chocolatier here in town.

Matt and I shared the Maya, bittersweet chocolate ganache with cinnamon, Ancho chili and orange. It melted in my mouth!

IMG_8998

And we each enjoyed a Smoked Salted Caramel! [I also just saw they make a Mint Julep with bourbon! Going back for that one…!)

IMG_9001

Chocolate or dirt!? I’ll let you guess.

IMG_9004

IMG_9028

Fun times!

IMG_9031

Almost forgot about our speedy 4 miler we raced through on our way out the door this morning. I got a new strap for my Garmin – it’s Velcro! And awesome!

IMG_8967

Currently sipping hot tea and blasting Brendan James!

More posts from Kath:

Filed Under: Charlottesville

Reader Interactions

Previous Post
Pumpkin Lumpkin
Next Post
‘Round The Beer World

Comments

  1. Dee says

    October 30, 2010 at 3:18 pm

    Awww, what cutie pies! 🙂 WOW! That was quite a spread you guys had! Everything looked so good! The jam looked STAND OUT. Yum!

    Reply
  2. Gabriela @ Une Vie Saine says

    October 30, 2010 at 3:22 pm

    Awwwww- the boys are SO CUTE!! Quite the delicious looking spread there!!

    Reply
  3. Lauren at KeepItSweet says

    October 30, 2010 at 3:32 pm

    adorable pics! i want those chocolates!!

    Reply
  4. Meagan says

    October 30, 2010 at 3:57 pm

    What nice pictures 🙂 The weather looks like it’s definitely getting crips!

    Reply
  5. chelsey @ clean eating chelsey says

    October 30, 2010 at 4:02 pm

    Looks like a fun time! Those little boys are adorable!

    Reply
  6. Claire (Low Impact Fashionista) says

    October 30, 2010 at 4:04 pm

    Cute picnic! I wish it were still warm enough for an outdoor picnic here…but I’m a baby when it comes to the cold!

    Reply
  7. Mama Pea says

    October 30, 2010 at 4:05 pm

    Sweet kiddos…sweet day! Get that GH store out here and you can experience the girl version of Wigglin’ Worms!

    Reply
  8. Camille says

    October 30, 2010 at 4:05 pm

    What a lovely time!
    Those kiddos are adorable!

    Reply
  9. Nicole @ yuppie yogini says

    October 30, 2010 at 4:11 pm

    My old Garmin had a velcro strap and I miss it.
    Your pictures are so beautiful. VA is amazing in the fall.

    Reply
  10. Amy says

    October 30, 2010 at 4:35 pm

    That jam looks awesome, thanks for the link to the recipe!

    Reply
  11. Emma (Sweet Tooth Runner) says

    October 30, 2010 at 4:38 pm

    Must make that fig jam! Looks so good, I almost followed you in licking my computer screen! 😛

    Reply
  12. Shannon (A Better Me) says

    October 30, 2010 at 4:41 pm

    Cuties! Kids make things like that so much fun. Looks like a great time!

    Reply
  13. Caroline says

    October 30, 2010 at 4:52 pm

    Hi Kath,

    That fig jam looks almost like cranberry!
    I have a question a little off topic…but I know you have gone to many national meetings such as the Healthy living summit, blogher.etc, but have you thought of going to ADA’s national conference, FNCE this year? It’s taking place in Boston from November 6-9.
    Have an awesome Halloween!

    Reply
    • Kath says

      October 30, 2010 at 4:52 pm

      I very much wish I could have gone, but it conflicted with the Foodbuzz Festival 🙁 Hopefully next year!

      Reply
      • Kat says

        October 31, 2010 at 5:38 pm

        If you get to go next year (in San Diego) my dad is giving the presidental address (the main address at the conference). He’s pretty good (if i do say so) 🙂

        Reply
  14. Angela (the diet book junkie) says

    October 30, 2010 at 5:08 pm

    what an awesome place for a picnic! (i would’ve been all over those chocolates too!)

    Reply
  15. Michelle (The Runner's Plate) says

    October 30, 2010 at 5:12 pm

    What an amazing view! All of our leaves have already fallen off the trees. All the food looks so good–especially the breads and jam. (I’m a sucker for sweets and carbs!)

    Reply
  16. The Wife of a Dairyman says

    October 30, 2010 at 5:17 pm

    I’ll have to check out that fig jam recipe….it looks so good and if it’s easy to make, even better! Sounds like you all had a beautiful day:) Have a great evening!

    Reply
  17. Cville Kate says

    October 30, 2010 at 5:23 pm

    Hi Kath,

    You’ve got the link right. I am a novice jam-maker and that recipe, so like all of the recipes I’ve tried on Simply Recipes, went off without a hitch. Of course, it nearly impossible to ruin a perfectly ripe fig.

    I almost got the Mint Julep chocolates!

    Thanks for the fun afternoon and the great pictures to have as memories of my wigglin’ worms. Now, on to bathtime for those two dirt covered little boys! 🙂

    Kate.

    Reply
  18. Allie (Live Laugh Eat) says

    October 30, 2010 at 5:30 pm

    I want to live at Feast! and nosh on herby hummus and pumpkin chevre.

    Looks like you made it to the top of a mountain after all 🙂

    Reply
  19. Jessica @ How Sweet It Is says

    October 30, 2010 at 5:34 pm

    Aw they are adorable!

    Reply
  20. christina cadden says

    October 30, 2010 at 5:46 pm

    Such cute photos!

    Reply
  21. Kiran says

    October 30, 2010 at 6:00 pm

    Amazing array of foods for picnic.. And the kiddos are so adorable 😀

    Reply
  22. Chelsea @ One Healthy Munchkin says

    October 30, 2010 at 6:43 pm

    Aww those kiddos are so cute! And that fig jam looks delicious! I’m already dreaming up the delicious sandwiches with sliced pear and goat cheese that I could make with it! 😀

    Reply
  23. Hannah says

    October 30, 2010 at 6:46 pm

    Are the smoked salt chocolates from Gearhearts too, or are they Fran’s (which I used to buy at the little cafe next toe Rebecca’s Natural Foods at Barracks). Either way… I miss those!

    Reply
  24. A Teenage Gourmet (Sami) says

    October 30, 2010 at 6:47 pm

    What a delicious-look picnic lunch! 🙂

    Reply
  25. Christin L. says

    October 30, 2010 at 6:54 pm

    I really need to pick up some more Nutzo!

    Reply
  26. Meaghen says

    October 30, 2010 at 7:14 pm

    What a nice picnic. Those cookies look delicious!!

    Reply
  27. Joanna says

    October 30, 2010 at 7:17 pm

    fig jam = WANT. figs are amazing fruits. I love them! I’d run like 5 miles for a fig!

    Reply
  28. melissa says

    October 30, 2010 at 7:30 pm

    New here- directed from victory garden for tomorrow. You have my silver! Isn’t it just glorious?
    Enjoying your blog.

    Reply
  29. Kasey says

    October 30, 2010 at 7:46 pm

    Your picnic looks delicious!

    Reply
  30. Kasey says

    October 30, 2010 at 7:46 pm

    Your picnic looks so delicious!

    Reply
  31. Paige @Running Around Normal says

    October 30, 2010 at 8:30 pm

    What a fun picnic! Her boys are adorable.
    Oooh, I’m curious about the velcro strap. The rubber one is so bothersome at times!

    Reply
  32. stacey-healthylife says

    October 30, 2010 at 8:43 pm

    You are just meeting all kinds of fun people in your new town.

    Reply
  33. Susan says

    October 30, 2010 at 8:55 pm

    Hi
    I love your blog….if not for the Marie Claire article I never would have found it!!!
    I ordered the Nutzzo pf…. the money was taken out of my account, however, I never recieved a confirmation e-mail…..hope it arrives……

    Susan
    [email protected]

    Reply
    • Kath says

      October 30, 2010 at 8:56 pm

      Hey Susan,
      Thanks for coming! Nuttzo is awesome 🙂 If you have any questions, send them to [email protected]

      Reply
  34. Amy says

    October 30, 2010 at 9:47 pm

    You had so many of my favorites today! Carter Mountain … Feast … Gearharts … It’s so fun to experience Cville for the first time again through you.

    Reply
  35. Dimple Snatcher says

    October 30, 2010 at 11:22 pm

    “licked the screen”?
    hahahahahha
    and what a beautiful beautiful day!
    🙂

    Reply
  36. Anne @ Food Loving Polar Bear says

    October 31, 2010 at 3:44 am

    That hummus looks delicious!

    Reply
  37. Molly says

    October 31, 2010 at 10:44 am

    Love your sweater! Way cute. Where did you get it?

    Reply
    • Kath says

      October 31, 2010 at 2:38 pm

      Old Navy 🙂

      Reply
  38. Tyler says

    November 1, 2010 at 2:07 pm

    I have been meaning to get a new strap for my Garmin. Where did you find the velcro one?!

    Reply
  39. Candy says

    November 3, 2010 at 9:23 pm

    Found this quinoa salad tonight and whipped it up. Oh. My. Totally perfect. Consider it stolen (but will give you full credit, of course) for one of my Functional Foodie Friday posts! I need to stop coming here and seeing all that chewy bread. Bread and wheatberries are the only things I really miss on this gluten-free (by-choice) plan 🙁

    Reply

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Recipe Rating




This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

Primary Sidebar

Search

Topics to browse >>

Everything kerf delivered to you

    Footer

    hi! Im Kath.

    I'm a Registered Dietitian, healthy eater, and mom of two from Charlottesville, Virginia. Here you’ll find a healthy mix of real-life meals made from whole ingredients balanced with the pleasures of life, including buttercream frosting and good wine. Plus a sprinkle of nutrition, home life, beauty, parenting, and travel.
    about | privacy policy

    Recipes

    • Oatmeal Recipes
    • Salad Recipes
    • Smoothie Recipes
    • All Recipes

    Nutrition

    • Healthy Mindset
    • Real Food
    • Weight

    Life

    • Exercise
    • Wedding
    • Charlottesville
    • Travel
    • Instagram
    • Facebook
    • Pinterest
    • YouTube

    Copyright © // 2022 Kath Eats Real Food
    Jump to top