We may be on vacation, but our hosts are not. Larbs + Matt had to run off to work today. I remember from my days of working for the big boss how wonderful it was to have breakfast made [and cleaned up!] on a busy day, so we rose with the worker bees and made them pancakes.
Or really, Matt made his special topping pancakes while I floated around the apartment like a fairy
Of course Larbs is hooked on Kodiak Cakes [so is the rest of my family!]
Matt made two varieties: coconut choco chip and banana flax
Topped with almond butter + peanut butter and a few more bananas
Always coffee
Matt and I are unsure of our plans for the day, but we don’t have anything major. Tomorrow, we’re driving up to Newport! But today is “explore Boston on foot” day. Possibly a run, possibly just lots of tourist walking. We’ll see how we feel!
Happy Friday!!
Tina @ Faith Fitness Fun says
Enjoy your day! And I bet they loved you cooking for them. Sure looks delicious.
J3nn (Jenn's Menu and Lifestyle Blog) says
I love Kodiak cakes!! 😀
Angela @ Eat Spin Run Repeat says
Sounds like a great day ahead! And a good start too… Kodiak cakes look delicious. Have fun today! 🙂
Samantha @ Bikini Birthday says
Oh I’d love to be in Boston right now. I visited for the first time this summer. What a beautiful city!
http://gamereviewwiki.com/bikinibirthday/2010/07/05/boston-walks-and-eats/
Grocery Goddess Jen says
Those look so beautiful! You’re a good sister 🙂
Jess says
I loved walking around Boston when I lived there, even on cold days! Hope you enjoy : )
Judy says
Have fun! Super cute and interesting bookstore/cafe in your neck of the woods : http://www.tridentbookscafe.com/
Stacy @ Every Little Thing says
As soon as I get my coconut butter in, I’m going to start putting it on everything. Chocolate chip pancakes sound amazing right now, so maybe I’ll just throw a tiny bit on top of those!
Marian says
you should walk the freedom trail if you haven’t before – it is so beautiful and historic!! it’s a great way to see the city. and then make sure you stop off at Legal Seafoods for some chowdah 🙂
Jessica @ How Sweet It Is says
Perfect pancakes for friday! Have a good one Kath.
Nicola says
Just curious, but whats with the pancake mix? Isn’t pancake mix just flour, egg, and milk? Why would anyone buy this in a box when it is so easy to make using real ingredients?
Or is there something special about these “kodiak” pancakes.
Kath says
Easy peasy for busy people
Dee says
Or really, Matt made his special topping pancakes while I floated around the apartment like a fairy
Love this! That’s totally how I roll too! 😉
Michele @ Healthy Cultivations says
Your pancakes always looks so wonderful — perhaps the best in the blogosphere — definitely in the top two.
emily says
And now I’m hooked on Kodiak cakes too! Just in case you need another Boston on foot summary:
http://ehwilder.blogspot.com/2010/09/boston-eats-walking-feets.html
Holly @ couchpotatoathlete says
Kath I know you and Matt have worked to be where you are — but I can’t help but sometimes be a little envious — traveling around, no working for the “big boss” — and I know you do work, but its just different than us 9-5ers, you know?
It really makes me think about what I want to do and change within my own life.
Kath says
And I feel bad sometimes doing anything fun when I know so many are at work! Sometimes I just want to yell to the skies how freeing it is to be able to work for myself, but I also want to be sensitive to those who don’t or can’t, ya know? My goal in going back to school was to work a flexible lifestyle and build my RD career through writing and a private practice. I’ve been really lucky to be able to shift the practice to a blogging career instead, but I think my goals are still the same.
And that’s just me rambling out some thoughts 🙂
Holly @ couchpotatoathlete says
Oh please – I don’t want to make you feel bad about being able to do what you want to do! I find it inspiring.
Keri says
Hahaha, acting fairylike and eating pancakes sounds like an ideal way to start off the day!
Amanda (Eating Up) says
I want to try Kodiak cakes–I was perusing Bon Appetit’s website the other day, and they were on it for some of the best pancake mixes!
Angie says
Come explore Harvard Square! Check out Clover, a new vegetarian spot. Or get a hot chocolate at LA Burdick. Amazing.
Lynna says
DOWN to Newport, silly!
Kath says
It’s probably even worse that I didn’t even know what state it was in and had to look that up! I don’t know much New England geography being all Southern and all
Anna @ Newlywed, Newly Veg says
Aw, so sweet of y’all to make breakfast for the worker bees 🙂
Enjoy your day in Boston!!
Sarena (The Non-Dairy Queen) says
Sorry your sister has to work today. I am sure the two of you can get into a good amount of trouble on your own though. Have fun!
Allison (PickyEatingRD) says
Yummm! Anything with chocolate and coconut I inhale!
Colleen says
Enjoy your day in Beantown! If you’re looking for any good bars/restaurants with great microbrew selections, I’d recommend Lord Hobo in Cambridge (fun and funky), Cambridge Brewing Company (a must go-to brewery for the beer lover!), Publick House in Brookline (a great spot on a cold, wintery day!), The Other Side (I think you’ve been there!), Lower Depths in Kenmore Square, Bella Luna in JP (Jamaica Plain – where Sam Adams is), or Doyle’s in JP (oldest Irish pub in the city). Have fun and stay warm!
Kath says
Thanks for the recs! Some of those are on our list already 🙂
Colleen (What's Baking in the Barbershop) says
Awesome! Looking forward to hearing about where you go. 😀
Gabriela @ Une Vie Saine says
I’m ALWAYS too lazy to make pancakes, so the only way I ever eat them is if they’re made for me…yum!! Have a great day exploring!
Heather (Heather's Dish) says
i am so jealous of y’all walking Boston all day today…i’ve heard how it’s an amazing walking city and it sure beats sitting in this desk chair for the next 8 hours!
Kate (What Kate is Cooking) says
Yum! Where did you get that pancake mix? They look great!
Kath says
Click the link
Camille says
You should walk the freedom trail! It’s really cool and fun!
Katy (The Singing Runner) says
Mmmmm yummy! 🙂
Alaina says
If you want to look at some beautifully decorated lobbies, check out the Fairmont Copley! 🙂
barefootgirl says
How nice of Matt to make them breakfast!
I’m just south of Boston , in Plymouth… My favorite thing to do it to explore Beantown on foot! have blast today.. can’t wait to see pics!!
On the way to Newport is Sakonnet Vineyards.. I just love it there.. although it probably doesn’t compare to Napa or C-ville ( DMB) vineyards..
I want a bottle of DMB wen SO badly but they won’t ship to Ma 🙁 I’ll just have to go there!
have fun today!
stacey-healthylife says
Enjoy the day. I would just walk you can see a lot and cover the city.
Caitlyn (A Spoonful of Life) says
I need to make pancakes.
[email protected] says
I look forward to being able to explore Boston some day. I’ve heard it’s such a fun city!
britt says
how sweet of you guys to have breakfast ready!! those pancakes look so good!
lynn (The Actors Diet) says
have fun in boston! if you find yourself in reading, MA stop by swiss bakers where my cousin rachel works and get an awesome pretzel croissant:
http://theactorsdiet.wordpress.com/2009/11/29/lynn-welcome-home-2/
Dawn (HealthySDLiving) says
Aw! Love days of exploring a new city–have a great time!!!
hungryforbalance.wordpress.com says
Hope you’re having fun. My belly is rumbling looking at your pancakes- next stop the kitchen!
Natalia - a side of simple says
I’m in Newport!!!! Please make my life complete and let me have a “Kath sighting” 🙂
Mimi says
I’ve never been to Boston, but would absolutely love to go. Do you have any favorite attractions?
Kath says
I really just love walking through the scenery – the Charles, Newbury St., the North End.
Alexa @ The Girl In Chucks says
When I went to Boston we did the “Freedom Trail”…tons o’ walking!
Krystina says
Happy Friday, Kath! Welcome to Boston. 😀
Chelsea @ One Healthy Munchkin says
Have fun today! I love exploring cities just by walking. You can discover so many neat places that way!
chelsey @ clean eating chelsey says
That’s so nice of you for making your sister breakfast! I would love to wake up and have breakfast, lunch, or dinner made… ahh to be my husband. 🙂
Shannon @ A Better Me says
LOL! Love those polka dot britches Matt has on! 😀 Breakfast looks yummy!
Jessica @ The Process of Healing says
I’ve ALWAYS wanted to go to Boston!
Jess @ atasteofconfidence says
How nice of you to make pancakes- they look great!
Faith @ lovelyascharged says
Can I have an apartment-hopping fairy that makes me pancakes in the morning too? I swear, that’s all I’m asking for for Christmas…
Mary @ Bites and Bliss says
Ohh those pancakes look perfect. Great way to start an unplanned day 🙂
Claire (Low Impact Fashionista) says
I need to buy me some Kodiak cakes! Also I really really love your photos today, for some reason the pancakes on that square plate against the fun pattern is really beautiful. You know your a foodie nerd blogger when you make comments like that haha…
Allie says
I love looking @ your breakfasts, they are so scrumptious looking! I’ve got to try kodiak cakes and pero still :o) Have fun tomorrow!
Christine (The Raw Project) says
Yum, I haven’t had pancakes in ages and these look great. Sounds like a nice day planned, enjoy!
Louise Olafsson says
Hope I bump into you walking around Boston. I have lived here my whole life but never get tired of walking the different areas and neighborhoods. I would love to meet up but Sunday nights aren’t good for going out…Family dinner with teenagers. I really love your blog. I read it every day.
Namaste Gurl says
Looks like your having a good time off thus far– especially with the addition of pancakes! 🙂
[email protected] The Fitted Apron says
Can’t wait to try my new box of Kodiak Cakes. Your pancakes look amazing.
jen says
Delicious little cakes!!! Love the banana + flax option!
Have a great weekend 🙂
Jen
ashley nicole says
probably TMI, but Matt’s boxers are so cute! i love polka dots!! i still haven’t tried Kodiaks. i need to get on that!
Monique says
Man, those cakes look soooooo friggin yummmy. mmm mmmm
evelyne says
Wow – that kitchen looks exactly like my first kitchen in boston!
DeLacy says
Okay, I have to ask about the green spoon in the banner. I’ve noticed that Caitlin on Healthy Tipping Point as one that looks similar. Where do you get those cute little spoons? Thanks!
Kath says
Crate + Barrel
Marissa says
You & Matt are such sweet & thoughtful house guests to make breakfasts for them!
Shannon @ Philadelphia Phitness Pharmacy says
That’s so nice that you made them breakfasts! You guys are great guests!
Hannah says
Oh, how nice! Can I invite you to come stay at my place in Australia, if you’ll promise to make me amazing pancakes? 😉
Nate says
It’s great to see awesome restaurants like Sonsie in smaller cities – and what better place than Charlottesville? So hungry after reading your post…
Cara Craves... says
Sign me up for the banana flax!
Mmmm!
Have fun exploring.
Char says
Those pancakes look really good. Reminds me it’s been forever since I made them.
xoxo
Katie says
Have fun in Newport! I live there, and it’s fabulous. If you are there long enough today, be sure to catch the sunset – and brave the cold – at Brenton Point on Ocean Drive.
Moi says
Kodiak cakes ROCK!
If you have a BIG LOTS…..they sell them there for $3.