Charlottesville is still such a wild ride!! Matt and I went out for a quick run mid morning. My Garmin died on me, but I think we covered about 4 miles up and down every hill around.
While I dolled up, Matt assembled lunch.
Spinach salad with summer veggies, Garlic Gold, salt and pepper, sunflower seeds and leftover pasta. Plus Mediterranean hummus from Harris Teeter (which was just OK)
Ballin’
Haircut!!
He gave the garden a haircut too – and is going to plant some fall veggies! SO EXCITED!
I’ve just about finished packing. Luckily this is a short trip compared to my recent 12 day adventure.
Hit the road, jack.
Mimi says
A mash-up of leftovers is the best!
tanyasdaily says
that lunch looks great!
Kylie @ A Hungry Spoon says
Your garden space looks amazing! I have to admit that I’m a bit jealous you’re going to get to plant fall veggies 🙂 Enjoy your harvest, and keep running (the hills get easier…I promise!)
Holly @ couchpotatoathlete says
I love lunches full of leftovers — so easy and they always taste so delicious!
I can’t wait to see your garden! I hope J and I will have a garden at our next house (we’re in a townhome now and we can’t plant) 🙁
Beth @ Beth's Journey to Thin says
I got this lemon hummus from Whole Foods the other day and it was NASTY. I think i’m just sticking to my old standby – regular or roasted garlic!
Brittany @ A Healthy Slice of Life says
what fall veggies?!
Freya @ Brit Chick Runs says
Great looking lunch and good job on the run! Hills are a KILLER!
AllieNic (Frisky Lemon) says
That salad looks so good!
I wish my boyfriend would plant me some fall veggies! I’m dying to have my own garden…
Jessica @ How Sweet says
So envious of your garden! Beautiful!
Heather (Heather's Dish) says
mmmmmmmmm the salad looks great! i can’t wait to see what you plant too…if you grow kabocha be sure to send some my way 🙂
Anna @ Newlywed, Newly Veg says
Isn’t it crazy how hard hills are when you aren’t used to them? When we first moved to Altoona last year, I thought I’d never run outside again, ha!!! Luckily, I feel like they got expoentially easier with every run. Now I tackle them with ease! Well…maybe not ease…but at least I don’t feel like I’m going to die by the time I get to the top 🙂
Safe travels!
Estela @ Weekly Bite says
I love mixing a bunch of leftovers together!!
Have a safe trip!
Amanda-The Nutritionist Reviews says
That lunch looks awesome!
What veggies can you grow in the fall? I want to grow some too!
Lea @ Healthy Coconut says
What kind of fall veggies are you guys planting?
I haven’t tried Garlic Gold in my pesto but next time I make it, I will definitely use some Garlic Gold.
Jenn (Jenn's Menu and Lifestyle Blog) says
Oh man, that salad looks awesome! YUM x 1000000000000 🙂
Jenn
tia says
Your lunch looks delicoius! Lil jealous. Wish I had a garden, my yard is like rock, the dirt is SOOO hard you can’t even put a shovel in the ground, very frustrating! Growing grass was like .. an endless battle, we’ve decided to just gravel the entire thing lol Hope your time away is good : )
Mary Frances says
Don’t know what circumstances are for your ‘Rock Like’ yard; but if you have not filled it in with gravel yet, there might be some alternatives to a ‘yard full of’ gravel. If not a regional arid circumstance and not too large an area, aesthetic options could include truck load(s) of top soil to amend and plant the yard/garden you desire; install hardscapes (pavers, decks, etc.) with some added soil for small areas of gardens; or consider raised beds. Gravel could be an effective an less expensive option to pavers if done in moderation if used as a meandering pathway through some type of planting–even in ‘Rock Like’ yard, some native plant material to that environment can thrive. Good Luck!
Angela says
Your lunch looks delish! Love leftovers, especially cold noodles.
The garden is lovely – I have serious envy right now. No greens to be seen in my NYC apartment 🙁 I really wish I had a little yard.
Sara K says
Ahhh! I really need to get a hold of this garlic gold stuff you and Fitnessista have been talking about. Sounds and looks amazing 🙂
Erin says
I work for AOL and write for the company’s search blog — right now, our top-searched term is KERF and I thought of your blog! I actually don’t know if it *is* your blog or not but I have no idea what it is. 😉
Camille says
Holy moley, where are you going this time!?
Hills are roooough! Nice run!
Rachael @ Mrs-Adventure says
Wow I’m excited to hear about what you guys plant this fall… I love having a garden, I wish we could have a BIG one.
Tina says
Love the freshness…of your just showered look and the salad. 😀
Nicole - yuppie yogini says
I didn’t realize you had a garden! I wish I were a better gardener…I seem to kill everything :-/
lynn (The Actors Diet) says
garden is gorgeous! knowing you two i’m sure it will flourish!
shannon (the daily balance) says
i envy your garden! I wish I had a “bit of earth” (name that musical!) to have one of my own!
Kath says
A Secret Garden says that line!?
Sarena (The Non-Dairy Queen) says
You two are just too cute! I am jealous of the little garden! The critters keep eating everything I put out! Have a safe trip.
Jasmine @ Eat Move Write says
You are always going somewhere! How do you ever get anything done? :p
I love the pic of you two sitting there exhausted. I think that’s part of what makes a marriage great, doing things together, pushing yourselves and each other. Way to go. 🙂
Heather says
I love gardens! we did some tomatoes, strawberries, peppers, zuchinni and okra this summer and it’s been fun!
Mary @ Bites and Bliss says
Sounds like a successful run! Must have been great coming down to such a fabulous lunch and you not having to work for it haha 😛 Safe travels!
Laura says
Your garden looks so “healthy” compared to ours! xx
Brooke - One Healthy Cookie says
Your garden looks awesome! My roommates and I have basil and tomatoes growing on our porch, but it’s too hot here and they keep dying 🙁
kate says
Salad is the best medium for any meal! Enjoy your trip!
Callie says
I always drool over your lunch! It just looks so good. 🙂
Sarah says
Fall gardens are the best! I think some my favorite veggies come from them, beets, radishes, turnips, makes me think of sweaters, a foreign thought at the moment here in GA!
R @ Learning As I Chop says
I can’t wait to see more of the garden!
Caitlin @ Right Foot Forward says
Haha, love the pic of you guys on your porch. That is definitely how I felt today after my run – it is just so hot and humid!
sweetersalt says
Hills will kill you! I live on top of a huge hill, and bike up and down it a few times a day. It’s rough, but my quads are jacked!
Laura
Lauren @ 40Apples says
What an awesome garden!! Ahhh I wish I had one here (fire escapes are not so green-friendly, I’ve found 😉 )
Can’t wait to see what you grow!
Katie says
You’re house just gets better & better! Every time you post something about it I just die over how perfect it is. It’s adorable.
Sarah K. @ The Pajama Chef says
gardening is great! i can’t wait til i can have one….
jamie @ jamelafamela says
That pasta looks amazing. Need to make that pesto!
Vivi says
your garden looks awesome! can’t wait to see what you plant!
Stacey@http://stacey-healthylife.blogspot.com/ says
Oh hills how I hate thee, but it’s great for training and for calorie burning.
Sarah (Running to Slow Things Down) says
I can’t wait to see what your fall garden looks like. What a nice peice of land to grow winter veggies in. I’m so excited for roasted squash, beets and other veggies. Yum! 😀
Nicole, RD says
I love the garden, too cute!
Jessica @ The Process of Healing says
Pasta on a salad… the best idea ever!
Wei-Wei says
Love that first photo of you and Matt. So funny 😀
Char says
Yummmm!
Lauren says
I never knew you could still plant. What veggies is Matt planning to harvest for fall?
Simply Life says
what a fun garden!
Nora@LifeLifeEatRight says
You and Matt are just too cute! I love your photos!
coco says
hi Kath, I just read that you’re coming to Baltimore. I live in DC area, would you have time for a meetup or a run? 🙂
Chelsea @ One Healthy Munchkin says
Cute garden! I’m excited to find out what fall veggies you’ll be planting! 😀
Hannah says
I think it’s hilarious that your leftovers look better than most people’s “firstovers”. BRILLIANT.
Mallory@Little Miss Locavore says
Ooh, your garden space is looking good. What are you going to plant?
Laurel says
Kath! Have you found the Rivanna trail to run on around Charlottesville, yet? Not sure if you like trail running but to switch it up you should definitely learn the ins and outs of the trail. It’s awesome.
Kath says
Well, we found PART of it. And it was overgrown and definitely not something we could run on. Where are the nice parts!?
Rachel S. Gerber says
Hi Kath-I found your site through a friend. We just moved a few weeks ago and live in C’ville too. The Rivanna Trail runs by our house and it has really nice trails. The trailhead starts in Riverside Park (end of Chesapeake St. off of Meade). It is relatively flat and runs through the woods next to the river. We love it!
Thanks for your site. Glad I found you.
Anne@ Food Loving Polar Bear says
Your lunch looks so good, I like pasta salads!