Hope y’all had a great weekend!! We had a wonderful time with Karen last week. She was here visiting, and packed in all the fun, and practical jokes she could. She and Mazen took their annual visit to the Halloween store (yes it’s already open!)
Karen also scared me with fake poop, a rubber snake under the sink, and this scary lady who was hiding in my closet!!!! (Remember the Booger Man she actually took on a beach trip?!)
We took KK to the airport on Friday afternoon, and Mazen sure was sad. We entertained ourselves by playing spiderman with Mazen’s new deconstructed soccer goal!!
Friday night I went out to dinner to Commonwealth before going to the Sturgill Simpson concert!
Jalapeno hushpuppies –
The Commonwealth Salad –
And the chicken with coconut broth, swiss chard, and plantains.
The concert was great!! I don’t know too many Sturgill songs, but I loved his voice and style.
Saturday morning I had eggs, toast, blueberries, and coffee.
Mazen and I went to the gym. I did a super quick workout because I wasn’t feeling it, and when I picked him back up he said “Why are you back so soon? Go workout more.” Ha! I should have, but it was nearing lunchtime, so we went home to eat. Leftover chicken noodle soup we made with KK!
Then we went grocery shopping! It’s fun to go with Mazen now, as he talks to me and we discuss fruits and veggies together (and all the not-so-healthy foods he wants me to buy!)
After that we headed over to the Belmont Bash, a block party for the neighborhood.
Mazen loves the Belmont Park playground, so we played there for a while and did a little shopping. I bought a turkish towel from Michael Turk & Company. Can’t wait to try it out!
And also this growth chart ruler from Buffalo Gals! This is such a great idea because you can take it from house to house. I’m planning to hang it in the office.
The best kettle corn I’ve ever had –
We went to Brazos for dinner! My favorite.
Chips and tacos FTW. The top one had mashed potatoes on it. Not sure I’d get that one again, although it was good. The pork belly one – with pickled watermelon – is my all-time fav.
Here’s to a happy, healthy week!
Julie says
Love this post! Karen looks like she’s so much fun, I can understand why Mazen was sad to see her leave!
Erin @ Her Heartland Soul says
Omg masks are getting so scary! I would be terrified! On a happy note, I love that ruler! Too cute!
Danielle @ Wild Coast Tales says
This looks like such a nice weekend full of food and family time! I can’t believe the Halloween store is already open, I’m refusing to accept October is only 2 weeks away.
Ashley says
Sounds like it was a great weekend- I LOVE Halloween!
Julie says
OMG, is that jackfruit???? At Whole Foods?! I literally have scoured all the grocery stores around here to find it. My kiddos are from Uganda and loooooove jackfruit, I know it would be a little taste of home for them. (Also, I’m kind of addicted to the weird and wonderful texture and flavor of it ;)!)
KathEats says
Yeah !! They were huge!!
Kelli @ Hungry Hobby says
I can’t imagine mash potatoes on tacos to be good, although I once had mash potatoes on a pizza and that was pretty delicious!
Chelsea says
I got Turkish towels and Lucy loves them. Shaun hates them. He says that they do not dry him off. I’m in the middle. I think they’re great for the beach but I don’t use them in my bathroom (their intended use). Lucy used one last night after her shower.
Amy says
I’m not a fan of being scared…glad you and Katen are still good friends:) You are a total trooper!!!
AC Del Rio says
Oh! So much fun! I cannot believe Halloween is right around the corner! That food looks fantastic too. Yummy!
Stephanie C says
Yep! Potato tacos are a thing. Not as common but they’re a legit taco! And pretty good if whoever is making it knows what they’re doing.
Stacie says
Great to see Karen! Hope she is continuing to well and she is happy in CA!
Stacey says
that chicken noodle soup looked amazing, maybe it was the noodles? Can you share your recipe and what noodles you used
KathEats says
We used this recipe but didn’t do it in the crockpot: http://www.familyfreshmeals.com/2014/10/best-crockpot-chicken-noodle-soup.html
Stacey says
Thanks so much for responding 🙂 I love your bog, and I’m also a fellow Dietitian!
Mary says
I haven’t been here in awhile & last time I remember you mentioned Karen she was ill. SO GLAD she is well – she looks GREAT!